Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views

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A cozy living area with a sofa, wicker chairs, a wooden table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden table, and a dining area with wicker furniture.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and window.
A wooden staircase with white railings leading to a deck area surrounded by lush greenery and a hedge.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mount Tamalpais State Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Stinson Beach, CA
  • Place, Stinson Beach Books
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Tamalpais State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stinson Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Stinson Beach

Located in Stinson Beach, this cottage is near the beach. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Presidio of San Francisco and Ocean Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park, or consider a night out at Golden Gate Club. With surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Stinson Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Stinson Beach Books - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stinson Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Upton Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Red Rock Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 38 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mixt - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sol Food - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Stinson Beach Books, Mount Tamalpais State Park and Stinson Beach. Upton Beach and Bolinas Lagoon Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute place! Would totally stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, all was good!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Great stay for a relaxing weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing by the beach and trails

Cute property, very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House clean and comfortable. Nice views. Good located
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great overall. It was close to downtown and the beach. The place had almost everything that one could think of. The deck had great views and very nice for sun bathing. The bed was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great little cottage with a beautiful view. Overall, the host was very communicative and welcoming. The couch needs a deep clean, but other than that the property was great! We were lucky enough to not have a neighbor stay right next to us the whole time, so that made the stay a little more peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get Away

We needed a get away, we enjoy just hanging out, walking the beach and love the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t wait to come back!

What an incredible indoor/outdoor beach cottage esperience! So charming and relaxing. The icing on the cake for us with our 2 year old was being pleasantly surprised with a training seat on the toilet for her. We can’t wait to return soon. The only wish for the space would be a better mattress, but it didn't deter us from loving our experience! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peaceful view towards the ocean through the opened wall of windows. Great room was spacious, well supplied kitchen. Large rainfall shower with good water pressure. However, there is no storage for clothing, so we lived out of suitcases for the 5 days we were there. It met our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Cute place with beautiful view conviniently located to all the Stinson ahops and restaurants. Could use a fan and/or insultation to help cool the place down. And the sofa bed mattress could be relaced. Otherwise lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
You were here during the heat wave (lucky you...!) and we have ordered a fan for those rare days. Looking into new pullout mattresses. Thanks so much for your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well Equipped!

This place was perfect for two and still felt like you could entertain a crowd with all the kitchen equipment and the indoor/outdoor living (cool nano-wall!). Our only complaint is that there are no windows in the living area to keep open at night. It can get a little stuffy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Semi-Private Unit/ Difficult Entry/Exit

The unit itself was very nice, well appointed and in a great location. It had everything we needed to cook and bake. The fresh loaf of local bread was a really nice surprise. At the time of our stay (May 2024) the staircase down to the unit was under construction. The only way down to the unit was a dangerous trail with wobbly steps. This was a challenging climb in and out, but with luggage, it was a nightmare.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage!

The cottage was the perfect size for 2! Great views of the town. You can hear the ocean from the deck! Kitchen was stocked well with appliances and spices/essentials. It was a trek up and down the stairs anytime you wanted to leave the cottage. Parking was difficult most of the time, but honestly your within walking distance (down a hill) to restaurants, shops and the beach. It had a heater for the cold nights. No AC but with the windows open it was very comfortable during the hottest times of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love staying here - however couch is looking dirty and outdoor furniture needs power washing. The TV goes on/off and flips what is on the screen randomly. This happens throughout day and night. Rental company tried to fix but was unsuccessful so we unplugged it.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No disclosure about the situation with the cottage next door. They had to walk across our "private" deck everytime they came and went. I would not have rented this property if I had know we would have NO privacy. My wife was sunbathing when the showed up without warning. Not cool. You should have been honest with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Incredible Views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was very convenient with expansive views of the ocean and the hills. For the cost I would have expected a little more on the inside. The sofa and sofa pillows were dirty/stained and in need of cleaning. The sofa bed was awful. The deck furniture was dirty/stained and in desperate need of cleaning. The deck could use a powerwash. Many of the dishes were sticky from the open shelving and not having been washed. There were no extra blankets for the sofa bed. The bed in the bedroom could use an update as well. It just seemed that everything needed an update. Kathy in the rental office was wonderful. When the nano doors didn't quite work she had Pine Tree, the handyman come and take a look and he got them to open for us. The customer service was great.It was a great unit to sit on the deck and people watch for sure. The full time neighbors were awesome! We actually had a drink next door one night with them. Super kind and generous people.I'd love to stay again but would need the place to be in better shape.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described. The accommodations were perfect for two people. The mattress was very comfortable. We spent most of our time hiking trails and walking the beach but when we got back to #5 it was so delightful to sip cocktails on the deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean! Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again, soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
It was excellent although somewhere along the way I didn’t get the email regarding how to get keys. So I was frustrated but I imagine it was sent I just didn’t get it or see it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was exactly as depicted and very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay but the mattress was a problem for us. It's very soft so both of us had sore backs for a week (in one case longer) after our stay. We'd like to come again but only if they get a new mattress. Not being picky, this one was really bad. Very much appreciated the delicious sourdough loaf, thank you!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, love the open air features

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I visited this property, for the 2nd time, for a friends hiking weekend. The space is perfect for 2, with maybe even the addition of a child. It is very easy to walk to the store, the hiking trails, and restaurants. I love that the whole front of the house basically opens-- with folding windows on a slider. There wers some lightbulbs out, and we needed to buy batteries for the battery-operated (very pretty!) candle. Though I am sure that they are very difficult to maintain in the ocean climate, I feel like the outdoor furniture and cushions could use some rehab. Overall, the location and comfort was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view is everything!

Property could use some updates with sofa (saggy and not so comfortable to sit on). The bed mattress was also a bit uncomfortable as it kind of "dips" in the middle. We are not really fussy people, but upgrades could be implemented to enhance the comfort of renters. I wouldn't stay in this specific property again The property works for 2 people and the outdoor deck space is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The space was lovely and clean. We loved the opening glass panels leading to the big deck which we used daily! Thank you for the great vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful retreat, could use some updates

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, this is a wonderful, cozy place to stay. The place is cozy and yet has the feeling of space because of the nanodoors, which open up on to the front deck. Sharing with near by neighbors passing through to get to their rental was easy and unobtrusive. According to our 15 year old son,the foldout couch is pretty old and worn and could use updating. There are some quirks to the doors and locks, but they are easy to learn and adjust to. Perfect place for a couple, a little tight for 3-4 but doable!
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