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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 457.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Stinson Beach Cottage - 1 Minute Walk to Beach, in Town with Amenities Galore!
An A+ Location, this cottage has quality amenities, and everything you'll need to enjoy a beach getaway! No need to drive once you park inside the gates. You'll walk everywhere. Conveniently located beside the village park with kiddie playground, and basketball court. The cottage is across from the Parkside Cafe/Snack Bar/Bakery/Marketplace with the best eats in town, in my opinion. Take a beach wagon, piled high with beach toys from the 'Red Shed', you'll be seated on the sand within 2 minutes!
There are 40+ wetsuits, boogie & surfboards, beach chairs, umbrellas, totes, towels, blankets, footballs, smash ball & soccer balls, and sand toys for the little ones.. Shoot hoops, or play pingpong in the neighboring park.
Lounge, Dine, and Relax on the back deck with 2 adjustable lounges, teak table, chairs, bench and a Mt. Tamalpais view. In the evening watch the stars come out after a sunset beach walk. There's a 3 burner propane Weber grill, and a well stocked corner grocer, if you want to bbq. Or, order a pizza (clam with tomatillo sauce is my favorite) and calamari from Parkside.
The Dipsea and Matt Davis Trailheads are steps away, opening up the entire Mt. Tamalpais Park, Muir Woods National Park, and Golden Gate National Recreation Area to hikers. Or, walk the entire 2 mile length of Stinson & Upton Beach to the inlet of Bolinas Lagoon.
Bring the binoculars, and view migratory and resident shore birds. Flocks of pelicans, terns, cormorants, herons, egrets and many more visit or reside on the lagoon, and seashore. You may see migrating whales pass by in late fall heading to mexico, returning north in the spring with their young.. Harbor seals routinely sleep side-by-side along the exposed Bolinas Lagoon sand spit during low tide. There are many places to park along the lagoon to enjoy the peaceful comings and goings of wildlife. Bring beach chairs and a picnic. You may even see the resident family of river otters hunting along the shore for fish, shellfish & crabs. There's always plenty to do!
The cottage is 1 level, sunny & bright. The Kitchen/Great Room has a large butcher block island with propane gas stove, overlooking the living area. You can view the large, wall mounted, smart TV with family and friends during meal preparation. The well appointed kitchen has a Bosch Dishwasher, Fisher Paykel Refrigerator, microwave oven, gas stove, quality cookware and dinnerware.
Primary bedroom has desk & chair, full length bench, and a large closet with a folding infant crib. Both the primary and secondary bedrooms, have black out curtains, featherbeds and down comforters. Very comfortable and cozy sleeping....
There is on-demand hot water, 2 modern electric wall heaters and good lighting. An outside shower, on the back fence, has H/C water for rinsing off after a dip in the ocean, or before using the spa. The full bath has a shower over the tub. There is a full size Washer & Dryer, that are stacked in a closet.
Parking is for 1 Car inside gated driveway. Abundant on-street parking available for large SUV vehicles.
Owner lives in the back cottage, parks beside your vehicle, and has a private fenced yard & back gate.
There are 40+ wetsuits, boogie & surfboards, beach chairs, umbrellas, totes, towels, blankets, footballs, smash ball & soccer balls, and sand toys for the little ones.. Shoot hoops, or play pingpong in the neighboring park.
Lounge, Dine, and Relax on the back deck with 2 adjustable lounges, teak table, chairs, bench and a Mt. Tamalpais view. In the evening watch the stars come out after a sunset beach walk. There's a 3 burner propane Weber grill, and a well stocked corner grocer, if you want to bbq. Or, order a pizza (clam with tomatillo sauce is my favorite) and calamari from Parkside.
The Dipsea and Matt Davis Trailheads are steps away, opening up the entire Mt. Tamalpais Park, Muir Woods National Park, and Golden Gate National Recreation Area to hikers. Or, walk the entire 2 mile length of Stinson & Upton Beach to the inlet of Bolinas Lagoon.
Bring the binoculars, and view migratory and resident shore birds. Flocks of pelicans, terns, cormorants, herons, egrets and many more visit or reside on the lagoon, and seashore. You may see migrating whales pass by in late fall heading to mexico, returning north in the spring with their young.. Harbor seals routinely sleep side-by-side along the exposed Bolinas Lagoon sand spit during low tide. There are many places to park along the lagoon to enjoy the peaceful comings and goings of wildlife. Bring beach chairs and a picnic. You may even see the resident family of river otters hunting along the shore for fish, shellfish & crabs. There's always plenty to do!
The cottage is 1 level, sunny & bright. The Kitchen/Great Room has a large butcher block island with propane gas stove, overlooking the living area. You can view the large, wall mounted, smart TV with family and friends during meal preparation. The well appointed kitchen has a Bosch Dishwasher, Fisher Paykel Refrigerator, microwave oven, gas stove, quality cookware and dinnerware.
Primary bedroom has desk & chair, full length bench, and a large closet with a folding infant crib. Both the primary and secondary bedrooms, have black out curtains, featherbeds and down comforters. Very comfortable and cozy sleeping....
There is on-demand hot water, 2 modern electric wall heaters and good lighting. An outside shower, on the back fence, has H/C water for rinsing off after a dip in the ocean, or before using the spa. The full bath has a shower over the tub. There is a full size Washer & Dryer, that are stacked in a closet.
Parking is for 1 Car inside gated driveway. Abundant on-street parking available for large SUV vehicles.
Owner lives in the back cottage, parks beside your vehicle, and has a private fenced yard & back gate.
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack 'N Play, primary bedroom closet.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 079399
About the area
Stinson Beach
Located in Stinson Beach, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Stinson Beach Books and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Stinson Beach, CA
What's nearby
- Stinson Beach Books - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Stinson Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Upton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Mount Tamalpais State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Red Rock Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Equator Coffees - 21 min drive
- Mamahuhu - 20 min drive
- Le Marais Bakery - 21 min drive
- Super Duper Burgers - 20 min drive
- Millie’s Crepe And Cream - 21 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
Location
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18 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
alicia p.
16 Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Betsy R.
31 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Betsy R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ryan E.
2 Feb 2026
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Ryan E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Trina H.
24 Jan 2026
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Trina H.
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10/10 Excellent
Lily B.
4 Jan 2026
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Lily B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Candy M.
9 Oct 2025
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Candy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good
Mark S.
23 Dec 2025
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Mark S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
8 Oct 2025
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Laura D.
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10/10 Excellent
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16 Sept 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tracy M.
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tracy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Scot S.
21 Sept 2025
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Scot S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
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9 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth J.
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Denise
19 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Denise
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Betsy R.
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay
Betsy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Brett B.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little secret
Brett B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Christie R.
10 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location steps away from Stinson Beach
Christie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin C.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Kevin C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Matt K.
22 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding host and location
Matt K.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
RENE B.
19 Aug 2025
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RENE B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Alicia M. B.
6 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Spot and perfect location
Alicia M. B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Chad K.
28 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cabin amazing location.
Chad K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
John C.
27 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Alexandra M.
30 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rebook for sure
Alexandra M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Linda Saint Amant
I'm from a small coastal town in Massachusetts, hence the New England vibe of Horseback Cottage. As a career real estate broker (Golden Gate Sotheby's Realty) I'm quite adept at providing quality service, and finding a great 'location'.
I enjoy being a short-term rental host, providing guests with the very best beach experience possible! I'm responsive to inquiries, questions, and advice on where to go, and what to do in Stinson Beach, Bolinas and Marin County.
I volunteer as a Muir Woods guide to schoolchildren, through Wildcare, on most Wednesdays. I'm also a docent at Duxbury Reef in Bolinas, with the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin.
Horseneck Cottage was previously a 5* Airbnb rental, from 2019-2023.
I enjoy being a short-term rental host, providing guests with the very best beach experience possible! I'm responsive to inquiries, questions, and advice on where to go, and what to do in Stinson Beach, Bolinas and Marin County.
I volunteer as a Muir Woods guide to schoolchildren, through Wildcare, on most Wednesdays. I'm also a docent at Duxbury Reef in Bolinas, with the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin.
Horseneck Cottage was previously a 5* Airbnb rental, from 2019-2023.
Why they chose this property
I love living in a very small town where I can hear the ocean at night, and seldom miss a walk at sunset on the beach.
Arguably, driving just over 20 minutes to Mill Valley, usually with the top down on my convertible, along the coast on Highway One, or through the Redwoods on Panoramic Highway, must be the most beautiful routes anyone drives to work, or play!
You'll likely be envious of my, 'little slice of heaven', as my friends call it. But, you can visit!!
Arguably, driving just over 20 minutes to Mill Valley, usually with the top down on my convertible, along the coast on Highway One, or through the Redwoods on Panoramic Highway, must be the most beautiful routes anyone drives to work, or play!
You'll likely be envious of my, 'little slice of heaven', as my friends call it. But, you can visit!!
What makes this property unique
Situated in the heart of the town, it is a rare, fully fenced residential location. Bordering the Village Green Park on two sides, and a seldom used property, owned by a utility on the 3rd side. It's the 'eye of the storm' on a busy summer weekend. Quiet and private within, you'll forget entirely that beach visitors are just a short distance away.
You'll never hesitate to take a walk on the beach. Just cross the street, go over the pedestrian bridge, through parking lot #2 at Stinson Beach, and you're there. It may take longer to find your flip flops...
Come and see for yourself. If the cottage is vacant, I'll be happy to show it to you.
You'll never hesitate to take a walk on the beach. Just cross the street, go over the pedestrian bridge, through parking lot #2 at Stinson Beach, and you're there. It may take longer to find your flip flops...
Come and see for yourself. If the cottage is vacant, I'll be happy to show it to you.
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