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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Stinson Beach, CA
  • Stinson Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bolinas Lagoon
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cute & Colourful Oceanside Cottage w Garden

Offering a true beachside experience highlighted by the delightful touches of the owner with a flair for the "joie de vivre", the cottage blends perfectly with the relaxing location, a few minutes walk to the Stinson Beach.

Conveniently situated at Calle de Occidente, this lovely 1BR cottage is designed for a comfortable stay with all the necessary amenities and an awesome outdoors area.
A bit of whimsy and lighthearted, with warm touches that reinforce a vacation beach getaway.

■ Quirky interior and wood accents give the property a delightful cottage feel, captivating a very relaxing vibe. The unpretentious and practical set up gives an extra charm to the place that can perfectly accommodate 3 people.

■ Living Room
Colourful variety compiled in an open plan living room/kitchen with a laid back dining island. Sofa bed and window facing the garden.

■ Kitchen
If you decide to roll up your sleeves and master some of the culinary options of the local flavours, the fully equipped kitchen is there with all the amenities and then some.
The adjoined area with the living room and easy access to the garden.

■ Bedroom
One bedroom with a queen-size bed match in simple style and comfort of this Stinson Beach cottage. Along with the regular commodities found in the room, the area has generous windows offering plenty of natural light.

■ Outdoors space
Highlighting the outdoors area with garden furniture, loungers, sun umbrella, BBQ and an outdoor shower as the reminders of the freedom of the beachside living.

Professionally cleaned:
Lysol wipes.
Deep clean.

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Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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 Point Reyes National Seashore 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.
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Stinson Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Upton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Stinson Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Red Rock Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bolinas Lagoon - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 20 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 39 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute & Colourful Oceanside Cottage w Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cute & Colourful Oceanside Cottage w Garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute & Colourful Oceanside Cottage w Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute & Colourful Oceanside Cottage w Garden located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Upton Beach and Stinson Beach Books. Stinson Beach and Mount Tamalpais State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lillie s.

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

Casa Azul

The “Mouse Hole” was as advertised. Located near the beach, restaurants, and a grocery store, it's the perfect getaway! The house was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked. It's also close to Bolinas and hiking trails. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Weekend getaway

Loved the cute little cottage! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim C.

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

Mouse Hole

Cool little house with a great location. The beach is just at the end of the street. Easy walk from the Mouse!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory H.

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

Great location

If you are looking for some beach time - this is the place. Great access to the beach. If the evenings/nights are chilly there is only 1 space heater so use accordingly. The sofa bed is lumpy but serviceable. The TV is in the bedroom and we could not get it to work. The owner offered suggestions but they did not work. The cottage has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The back deck needs a little repair. The back yard is great for morning or evening gatherings. Great outside shower to rinse off the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Great proximity to the beach

Cute and quaint beach house ideal for enjoying during the warm weather seasons as it is the perfect distance from the sand. Unfortunately the rain prevented us from spending much time at the beach. We chose the wrong time of year to stay somewhere like this as we didn’t get to fully enjoy the amenities like the cozy patio or nearby beach..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get Away House

A colorful cottage only a short block to the gorgeous beach. The house is very dog friendly with a charming enclosed back deck and yard. The bathroom and kitchen are modern and the rest of the house is informal with a very comfortable bedroom. The pull-out bed in the living room needs to be upgraded. Our stay would have been more successful if the weather hadn't been pouring rain.The manager was very friendly, helpful and available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh F.

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

Cute place

The place is very cute and comfortable. Perfect for two or three people. Easy access to the beach. We did have to clean up pet mess in theback yard from the prevoous guests. The place could use some updates furniture and indoor painting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will D.

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

Great place and a great location

My wife and I (and our two dogs!) got away for three days and this cottage perfectly fit the bill. We were maybe one minute from the beach and it’s a quiet block. We were also about a one minute drive from the tiny town of Stinson Beach. The market is well-stocked and there are two good restaurants. Make sure and grab wood from the market, because this cottage got cold at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy B.

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

Communication

Communication was an issue. Some of the amenities were not as described. Heating mainly. All in all the casita itself is charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynden T.

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

Great little beach house

We loved the vibe at the cottage, and only minutes to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

Great vacation getaway

Stinson beach was wonderful and our stay at the cottage was perfect, thank you for making our trip fun and the checkin process a breeze. We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

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

Great Place

Love this little house. We had stayed in both houses before and just love them! Host is great, house has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reynold W.

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

Ideal location

Steps from the beach. Away from the State Beach portion, yet only a short walk short walk
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lori L.

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

Great beach access

Pros:-Excellent access to a great beach (Upton Beach).-Bed was comfortable, although seemed small for a queen.-Cottage was clean, but did have a musty smell.-Good communication.Cons:-Very cold with only space heaters provided, which we weren't comfortable running while we slept. One could only be plugged into a specific outlet and barely put out any heat. -Outside light does not work and it is VERY dark when arriving at night. Dangerous, especially those of us with mobility issues.-Most rentals provide coffee; we found a small baggie in the freezer. Would be a nice touch to have coffee and tea available.-Pictures of the backyard make it look like you're at the beach (sandy, clean, uncluttered). In reality, it is overgrown and cluttered. We expected to sit out there quite a bit of our time, but did not at all. Needs a good cleaning or update the pictures to reflect how it really looks.Overall, it's a decent place, so I'm giving it a good review, even though I don't know that I'd stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Perfect getaway

Great location within walking distance to downtown area of Stinson Beach. Cozy cottage, with very comfortable garden and deck. Very short walk to the beach. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan Moen P.

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

Weekend getaway

Cute and funky property. Very cozy. Well equipped. Literally steps from the beach! Pillows in bedroom are not clean and need replacing. Reported that bathroom light did not work but nobody ever came to fix it. Spacious and fenced in backyard. Bring your own wood for fireplace. Walking distance, along the beach, to town! Easy parking in front yard! Spices Ns cooking oil in kitchen! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna J.

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

Great walk ability to beach and restaurants

Nice getaway for the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Pam G., Sparks Nevada

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

Relaxing vacation

Great vacation spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allyssa M.

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

Great Trip

We had a great time staying at this cute cottage. Very relaxing with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

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

Just what we needed

This was just what our family needed. It’s close to the beach and has enough room for the three of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawson R.

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

Such a great getaway !!

The location of this place is super convenient and the house is beautiful. We loved being able to walk right over to the beach and come back whenever we wanted and having an overall awesome trip. The house felt clean and had great character.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Perfect Little House

We had such a great time here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick K L.

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

Soft sand, soft bed, soft tiwels

Great stay at the cute oceanside cottage. We had everything we needed and Colby made sure we were well informed. Loved information on the checkin website. Great stay close to Muir Woods, panoramic highway, and the best oysters on up the coast to Tomatoes Bay! Highly recommended for a couple of any age.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley C.

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

Birthday

Had a great time, lots of room for dogs. Some hot water issues and internet. But would like to go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Cozy Cottage

Best place to stay. Small cute cozy & relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colby Gilbert

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Kathleen is a retired HR Expert/Consultant who served many years working in Bay Area municipal government including 12 years with the San Francisco Police Department. I love Stinson Beach, staying in these cottages and working in the yard and doing little things to keep them attractive. I am happy to be able to share my little cottages with people who also enjoy a Bay Area convenient beach getaway. I am also grateful to the Colby Gilbert and his team at Dipsea for their assistance in helping manage the rentals for me at 415-209-5847.

Why they chose this property

The historic 1937 cottage, affectionately known by locals as the 'Mouse Hole' offers charm and a real local beach experience. This unique custom cottage is one bedroom and one bath. You will never get the feeling you have stayed in a place quite like this before as it is quite individual and architecturally different, both inside and out, as is its sister cottage, the Casita Azul that rents for the same rate. The Mouse Hole property offers a bit of whimsy and lighthearted, warm touches that reinforce a vacation beach getaway. Steps to the beach (just five houses down the path) there is attractive private outdoor yard space as well.

The Mouse Hole has a complete kitchen, compact but fully stocked and functional. It has custom concrete counters with colorful glass chips as well as modern appliances. This cozy home has modern lighting, skylights and colorful tile shower, fir flooring and an efficient wood-burning brick fireplace. There is a queen-sized bed in the bedroom and an optional pull sofa in the main living area. There are shaded and sunny areas in the deck and yard at most hours of the day as well as seating in a sandy yard that also has a year around flower garden with many attractive potted plants.

Stinson Beach itself is a pristine sandy white beach which is wonderful for collecting shells and sand dollars and enjoying the 3 miles or so of beautiful beach front. The nearby lagoon attracts a wide range of water birds and it is common to spot seals as well. There is a wonderful microclimate in Stinson that affords more clear and warmer days than would be found only minutes away up or down the coast. Water temperatures in the Bay Area area are cool and except for hot days most people who surf or engage in water ocean sports wear a wetsuit. The Golden Gate National Recreational Area protects most of the surrounding parklands, including nearby Muir Woods, and affords many wonderful walking and hiking opportunities.
See Oceanic website for more info!

What makes this property unique

Getting out to the beach is a real escape. There are modern conveniences of phone and TV as well as wireless internet but those can be ignored entirely or used as desired to be as much or little in touch with the outside world. Once you turn onto the private drive and walk down the path to the beach it is just like letting everything else roll off the shoulders and within minutes of walking along the water there is a feeling of relaxation. Stinson Beach is such a pristine area, with white sandy beaches, and views of the mountains. On a clear day you can see out to San Francisco to the left and to Bolinas on the right. The surrounding hills are protected by the National Park Service and offer hiking and beautiful vistas. The town of Stinson hasn't changed much over the past 35 years. There are three restaurants, a couple fast food options near the beach in season, an ice cream store, a kayak rental, small library, a general market that is pretty good with organic options and even the Sunday NY Times, a health clinic and massage studio, an interesting book store, flower shop with curios, beach shop and just a few other establishments make up this small town that has a population of about 600 residents. For a small town it is really safe with two functional fire stations!