The Bothy on the Bolinas Lagoon

The house sits on the Bolinas Lagoon with stunning views of the water and Mt. Tamalpais.  It started its life as a summer retreat on the SF Bay around the turn of the century.  These little houseboats were called Arks and they were moored near Belvedere and Tiburon.  At some point in the mid-20th century, they were towed out to Bolinas and a number of them now sit on piers along Wharf Rd.

The Bothy is a 30-second walk to the beach and a 2-minute stroll to our downtown shops and restaurants where you can grab a delicious pizza at 11 Wharf or an Acai Bowl at Bovida.

The cottage features 1 bedroom and a comfortable living area with built-in seating and expansive views of the lagoon. There is a nice deck overlooking the lagoon with an outdoor shower. The galley kitchen has a small electric range with oven and has a lovely view of the breakers. There is no dishwasher.

There is parking on the street but there is no assigned spot. On the weekends in the summer, it can get crowded and it might take a few minutes to find a space and require a short walk (30 seconds..). Otherwise it’s typically easy to park in front of the house.

Laundry facilities are available in town at the local laundromat if needed.