Be taken back in time with the redwood paneled interior walls of the main living room. Sit in front of the spectacular fireplace and bask in the amazing ocean views from the redwood wrap around deck while sipping on your morning coffee or gaze at the stars while keeping toasty in front of either of the two gas fire pits on the deck or the front patio. With a hot tub to de stress in and a wild garden for the kids and adults to explore there's lots to do without even leaving the property. The kids play structure hidden at the bottom of the garden is big enough to keep the little people and not too little people entertained (my 9yr old is partial to hanging out down there) The house comes with four boogie boards and a few skim boards to make beach time more fun. We have a ring camera youâll see it at the front door. It faces the exterior stairs which are at the entrance to the patio. This is the only security camera/device on the property and we wanted to let folks know itâs there.
Our stay was delightful! The home is clean and well appointed with all that we needed to make our weekend fun and relaxing. The deck is amazing and the views stunning. The location could not be better; the beach is a short 5 min walk, yet the home is far enough away from the main drag that you don't get caught up in the weekend mayhem. Our host was super responsive and even accommodated a special request we had. I can't recommend this home enough! Truly a great experience all around.
Definitely rundown and in need of some TLC: Sofa cushions exposed to sun completely bleached out. Upper deck nice but lower floor patio with hot tub needs deep cleaning. Path down to play structure has areas of disrepair-play area itself needs pruning and sprucing up. Dead plants in front area window boxes not a good first impression.
We had a wonderful time staying in Stinson Beach. The property was perfect for our family and parents with plenty of sleeping room. They had beach chairs, toys, boogie boards and wetsuits for the kids which luckily fit them well enough not to need to rent anything. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful in the mornings and evenings and the deck was great for lounging and enjoying the views with a coffee or cocktail. The house is just up the hill from the main beach access and is centrally located for all Stinson beach has to offer.
Our family had a wonderful time, really loved how close home was to town and beach and Joanne was so warm and welcoming. Home has everything you need for family time at beach. Kitchen was so well stocked with cooking supplies and organic cooking oils we loved cooking all our meals. My boys loved the piano, endless legos, and bin of beach toys and activities.
We loved our stay at this beautiful house! We were a group of 4 adults and 2 kids ( ages 3 & 5). Plenty of space for everyone, multiple lovely outdoor gathering areas, cupboards of games and legos and a hot tub I could barely get my kids out of. Itâs an easy walk to the store, restaurant and beach- especially with the wagon and sand toys provided! We loved our stay here and would definitely come back.
We really enjoyed the location. Very short walk to the beach, little market and Parkside Cafe. We never used a car. The house has an amazing deck with ocean views. Kitchen was well equipped and stocked, including with toddler friendly dishes. House also came with toys and a wagon to take to the beach.
Joanneâs beach home is clean, well cared for, and the perfect set up for a family gathering. The neighbors are friendly and the location convenient for beach time, hiking, and shopping. We loved sitting in the sun with the doors to the deck open to the sounds and smells of the ocean. Everything about the home and our stay in Stinson exceeded expectations!
We really loved our stay and would like to come back soon! Our group included five adults and three kids (two babies and one 2-year-old). The house had plenty of space for everyone. This is the best-stocked kitchen I've ever encountered in a rental home. We also loved the backyard with a swing set and hot tub. The house is a 5 minute walk from Parkside cafe, and a 10 minute walk from the beach. The views from the kitchen and living room are beautiful. We spent 3 happy days in this home and would highly recommend it!
Great space and view. Plenty of room
For my granddaughters to get ready each day for excursions and activities. The Host was quick to respond to texts and information to check in was made so easy for us. We WILL be back again. We LOVE this home. Also This home was equipped with many cooking and grilling supplies. We highly recommend this home for a group of 8.
We had such a wonderful stay! The pictures do not do it justice. This house is perfect for all ages, well stocked, easy access to the shops and restaurants in town, and the host is a pleasure! I'd highly recommend for families with children or groups with members of all ages.
Could not have had a better experience in Stinson Beach. We explored the amazing local trails, spent time at the beach, and walking around the town. Even our time just sitting at the house doing puzzles, listening to music, and relaxing was so enjoyable with the amazing ocean views and comfortable coziness of the home. We hope to return again! Thank you!
We've stayed in dozens of rental homes all over the place, and this was among the best.
The home itself is darling, a bit of a time warp back to the 50's or 60's, but impeccably designed and well maintained. The kitchen and bathrooms are newly updated and gorgeous.
The host, Joanne, was great. Super communicative, easy to work with, and she has the home stocked to perfection. I don't think I've ever seen so many beach towels, boogie boards, sand toys, and other beach gear ready in one place before.
It's an easy 5min walk to the beach, and even less to the main restaurants and attractions in Stinson beach.
We're already planning our next trip back here!
I planned a surprise trip for my husbandâs birthday. We walked in the house and were greeted with treats from a local bakery and a kind note from Joanne.
We were four adults and two kids. We had a birthday dinner one night with ten adults. Although the dinning table can fit eight chairs, it was tight.
This house has been loved. I could feel it in the thoughtful touches. I forgot the birthday candles and there were some in a kitchen drawer. I forgot the stakes for the sâmores and there was set in another kitchen drawer. Our friends brought their own coffee beans and luckily there was a grinder. They loved the Ninja blender! The kitchen had a big refrigerator and all the tools, including sharp knives.
The living room had blankets to cuddle on the couch with and interesting books. The fireplace in the living room was well ventilated. When it was lit. I didnât want to leave.
I used the yoga mat in the mud room every morning. The TV room was perfect for our kids to have their own space. They explored the play structure in the backyard as well. The beach toys were conveniently located by the back deck. We really appreciated the beach towels and the efficient washer and dryer.
This house was just right for us to celebrate a birthday. We will reminisce about the sunsets and fun times.
Thanks Joanne!
We had a nice time visiting Stinson with our kids. The house is lovely, however it was a little bit challenging for us to kid proof it for our toddlers.
I think it's a good house for adults and older children, but for toddlers who want to get into everything it wasn't a great fit (not the fault of the owner).
Also, a member of our family is 6'6" and found himself hitting his head a lot in the downstairs portion of the house (door ways, etc), again not the owner's fault. Just a heads up for the very tall folks out there.
Otherwise, the house is well stocked and it's easy enough to get to the beach.
We had a perfect weekend at this charming beach house with family & friends. Excellent views and short walk to the beach/town. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay here.
Our family with two kids (ages 6 and 7) loved this house. So comfortable and beautiful design touches. Easy to walk everywhere in town and to the beach. The kids wanted to see redwoods and Muir Woods was an easy drive. Phenomenal hiking trails start just a block from the house. Be sure you have directions loaded before you leave SF because cell service is spotty to nonexistent close to town.
We had a wonderful week in Stinson beach! The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Plenty of towels for the beach and great hot tub for after surfing in the cold waves! Town is right down the hill making it easy to pop out for a bite or a walk. And the views from the house are gorgeous. Joanne was super responsive and accommodating.
We had a fantastic time!! We are from OH and are not familiar with CA. We did not anticipate the potentially treacherous drive to our beach stay, but the extraordinary beauty made it worth every switchback. We were in awe of the Pacific Ocean, the mountains and scenery daily. The quite beach town made for a perfect contrast from our day trips to San Francisco. We spent each morning walking with the kids to the little coffee shop, eating our delicious pastries while they played at little little park across the street. The property was fantastic. We would recommend the stay to anyone. (Donât forget to bring your coat!)
The owner/host was very thoughtful and communicative. We felt she truly cared for our comfort & enjoyment in the home. We had a wonderful time and the house was perfect for our needs- enough bedrooms, good spaces to hang out and chat and âwalkable â to everything.
Hi there my name is Joanne and I'm excited to share my beach house with you all. I've called the Bay Area home for more than 20 yrs and Stinson is a really special place that my daughters and I have fallen in love with and we'd love to share it with you all. Welcome!
Because it's a little slice of paradise. The overgrown garden is home to so many butterflies, hummingbirds and bees, it's magical. There's a swing set and playhouse for the younger family members hidden under the Holly Tree. The house has ocean views from almost every room, it's amazing to be able to check out the waves from the comfort of the living room couch and kitchen table. The hot tub is a perfect place to relax after a day spent in the refreshing sea waters and the outdoor couch is ideally located for optimal sun exposure, sheltered from the seas breezes. Relax, read a book, cook on the BBQ enjoy beach time with family and friends. Roast some s'mores over the fire pit and make yourself at home.