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The Bolinas Cottage-Just a Minit!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bolinas Cottage-Just a Minit!

When Sha Sha was a young adult she made a doll house just like this with hand cut furniture and homemade sewn coverlets, and arched windows. This is an old redwood house, the bottom half built in 1910 as a garage ,and hotdog stand.The upper half is tall and airey,built when we bought it,as well as the little porch room.The cottage has antiques amongst a timeless and soothing quality to being surrounded by wooden redwood timbers and beams.
We are just 200 steps from the Bolinas Beach and the town and in the middle of one of the most beautiful locations in California nestled between a national and state parks.
This cottage serves as a place for open studio,students to stay during workshops,and also as a home for visitors to rent for the weekend or week,or to trade for a home abroad.Nestled at the base of a 40 acre quail reserve,there is naturally privacy out back as if you were in the forest.
Rooms: 2 bedroom with lots a creative architectural spaces with arched windows that opens up into an expansive upstairs after ascending a set of troll stairs into a loft space which can easily become cozy sleeping areas.
upstairs loft study studio,enclosed porch room,1 claw foot bathtub,outdoor Japanese hot tub, intimately sleeps 2 comfortably . EV charger onsite but must notify owner as there is a charge. Pets allowed.Beds: 1 queen bed, 1 queen futon couch-bed,1 single futon-couch
Bath/Shower: 1 claw foot tub/shower with personal warm water bidet,Japanese Hot Tub
perfectly located between the natural splendor of the coastal parks and the cosmopolitan charms of San Francisco, You are one hour from the major San Francisco museums, 2 minutes from the beach and trails,and the town of Bolinas,Muir Woods,half hour from oysteris in Point Reyes , and one hour quarter from the heart of the wine country.You can surf in the morning, shop for fine organic food at the Bolinas Peoples Store and eat in Point Reyes restaurant for lunchtime. Spend the evening at the ballet, the opera or hear some of the best live music at Sweet Water in Mill Valley 30 minutes away.. Or best of all, just relax and barbecue in the peace and quiet of the environs of the house, especially on a stormy evening.
Yet still there are all the modern conveniences of a fancy hotel and more, including cozy bedding feather pillows, electric blankets, 2012 new washer drier, wireless high speed internet,unlimited nationwide calls, subscription to ‘netflicks,’ 2 flat screen tv’s ,stereo,cards,games,etc.
Kitchen has antique gas range,electric oven,microwave, coffee maker,fresh organic coffee and cream,blender,waffle iron,comprehensive set of cooking utensils and spices,antique french telephones for local calls or unlimited nationwide calls.
Time Warp Cozy handcrafted two story house breaming on the edge of a private quail reserve, yet located only 200 steps from Bolinas Beach and one block from Bolinas Village near shops. Charming cozy rustic spirit redwood cottage downstairs with old fashioned arched windows upstairs with European feel antiques wide and open views on all sides, unique staircase to views of Bolinas Ridge. This does not have a view of the ocean but you can walk to the ocean in a couple of minutes for evening strolls.
Downstairs floor plan has one bedroom, handmade stone hearth, old fashioned kitchen with gas stove, full claw foot tub bath with warm water bidet and lounge. Also we have a new outdoor Japanese soaking bath situated in the forest.

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Enjoy the afternoon sun on an enclosed porch bedroom listening to chimes and the wind/reading den with lots of windows,skylights, cubbies, and wooden carvings from Indonesia,bamboo. Or walk out onto a deck to relax privately . There is also a garden with and Japanese hot tub with open land behind. You are secluded but in the village.It is expecially intimate at night with the stone hearth and handmade felt rugs,like entering another era ,yet all the modern amenities,even heated rugs.
You can also cook a meal to enjoy with guests and have them stay over. Organic Coffee,tea,cream,and cereals,spices,syrup,butter are provided. We have oil,spices,vinegar,etc. We have a local health food store 'the Bolinas Peoples Store' where you can buy fine organics right down the street from our house.The upstairs loft/second story overlooks the floor below if you need to be private but aware of your children or friends. It is the home of an international sculptural costume artist,Sha Sha Higby. Scroll down below to see more pictures at the websight link.
Nestled between three National Natural Wildlife parks, it is great place to spend the day hiking in Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods State Parks, Pt Reyes National Seashore. You can walk along Bolinas Beach, find and dine oysters in Pt Reyes, great cuisine at the local restaurants,or spend the day writing,drawing, or visiting shops of local artisans. You can make a dramatic trip along Highway 1 to visit San Francisco for the day.
Pets accepted.

This Cottage Home sleeps very comfortably, four people that know each other.Welcome! We’re committed to enhanced cleaning protocol, which was developed in partnership with experts in health and hospitality. Here’s what we’ve done to clean and sanitize the space: You might want to take your shoes off in the house.
We use disinfectants approved by global health agencies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Protective equipment We wore protective equipment, like a mask and gloves, while cleaning
Cleaning supplies on hand We provide extra cleaning supplies, so you can clean as you stay, but please no bleach on the bidet use only provided Meyers soap.
Each room was cleaned using extensive cleaning checklists
All high-touch surfaces have been sanitized, such as doorknobs, cabinets and light switches
When you checkout You might put your linens in the washer for the protection of the cleaner. Turn off all heaters when leaving.
Thank you!!

Property manager

Sha Sha Higby,Albert Hollander

Languages

English, Indonesian, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Bolinas Just A Minit
Bolinas Mökki vain Minit!
The Bolinas Cottage just a Minit!
The Bolinas Cottage-just a Minit! Cottage
The Bolinas Cottage-just a Minit! Bolinas
The Bolinas Cottage-just a Minit! Cottage Bolinas

About the area

Map
Bolinas, CA

What's nearby

  • Bolinas Beach - 9 min walk
  • Bolinas Lagoon - 7 min drive
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 19 min drive
  • Stinson Beach - 24 min drive
  • Upton Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 49 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Home Inn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Breakers Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coast Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Parkside Snack Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bolinas Cottage-Just a Minit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Bolinas Cottage-Just a Minit!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bolinas Cottage-Just a Minit!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Bolinas Cottage-Just a Minit! located?

This family-friendly Bolinas cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bolinas Museum and Bolinas Beach. Bolinas Lagoon is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

The Bolinas Cottage-Just a Minit! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanted cottage
This property is lovely and charming. Art everywhere, a beautiful handmade feel, but also as comfortable as any 5 star hotel. Highly recommended for those who want a true Bolinas experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting place
Lots to see in the house. A very interesting place. Some spaces a little tight for us (both over 6ft tall).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marc M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unpleasant Experience
As we were getting close to Bolinas, the host texted us to report that her husband was at the hospital with a medical emergency and that she had therefore been unable to prepare the cottage for us. She suggested that we postpone our trip for a day, which would have been impossible to fit into our schedules and also wouldn’t have worked because the purpose of the trip was to celebrate my wife’s birthday, in addition to the fact that we had already driven most of the way to Bolinas. Based on the host’s description of the issues with the cottage, we told her that we would stay at the cottage as planned and we proceeded to go there. When we arrived at 4:30, we found that the beds weren’t made and, more importantly, that much of the cottage was filthy, particularly the kitchen and bathroom. We started to clean the place, but there was too much to do and in some cases we didn’t know what was clean or dirty. At 4:44, we asked the host whether the towels in the bathroom were clean. When we didn’t hear back for more than two hours, we informed the host at 6:50 that we were leaving and that we expected a full refund. At 7:10, after we were on the road and had already booked a new place, the host offered to come by to clean the cottage, but by then it was too late. The host initially refused to provide a refund (except for the cleaning fee) and ultimately agreed to a refund only after a long, unpleasant argument while we were trying to eat dinner at a restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Roz C., San Francisco, California

Liked: Cleanliness
A couple of thoughts
We were very much looking forward to our stay. The "hobbit" house (self proclaimed) was a perfect get away from the city. The house was clean and cozy. What we weren't expecting was 1) issues with the propane heater that caused us to question whether we were dealing with some type of gas leak (my partner and I both woke up with extreme migraines and the dog vomited out of the blue) and 2) a lack of outlets but a concerning number of extension cords leading us to be worried of a safety hazard. To be fair, we did not contact the owners before we left, but we did email them as we were leaving, about 16 hours after we got there. I am sure that some people wouldn't mind the issues we found as problems, but it is important for renters to have all of the information.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

elysa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gettaway perfection
If you want a perfect getaway in bolinas staying in a work of art. this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect place, perfect location, perfect size, perfect weather. What’s not to love?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C., Old Lyme, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
Living in a work of art
Of course the location is perfect, the hosts gracious and welcoming and the fairytale magic is unique. Tiny and cozy, living in the dollhouse of our dream my sister and I enjoyed the unexpected luxury (heated toilet seat!) modern convenience automatic lights, plants and flowers…and BOlinas of course. My sister and I are small old ladies yet we used the outside stairs which are convenient. It’s like living on a boat.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique retreat near the coast
Really unique and cozy stay! Loved how fun the layout of this cottage was and the location right in town and so close to the beach. Wasn’t able to get the outdoor soaking tub to get hot water on my last night, but the indoor tub was just as nice surrounded by all those plants! Be cognizant that if you’re a party or 2 + there are water restrictions, but I’d say for 1-2 people it would be perfect. Would definitely be happy to come back again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith M., WALNUT CREEK

Liked: Cleanliness
The most unique living space imaginable
Sha Sha’s cottage overflows with her family of masks and sculptures, who welcome you at every turn, inside and in the garden. Her cottage blends hi-tech with antique—like big new washer and drier, fancy bidet, large tv’s with a zillion channels, a pair of totally cosy remote controlled recliners, microwave and electric kettle, next to antique paintings and furniture…in a hobbit house with handmade staircase, Japanese soaking tub, all graced with lush fabrics and plants and handmade tiles and Sha Sha’s very amazing art pieces. We experienced her cottage during huge storms with power outages and flooding but still found our time there very special. I can envision the cottage in warm weather as absolutely delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

chloe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful relaxing stay
I had the most peaceful, relaxing time in this cozy cabin. I will absolutely come again when I need a little getaway ♡ if I could give the experience 100 starts I would!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, charming cottage!
Will be back for sure, thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy quirky retreat
Funky little redwood cabin with lots of character. Very Bolinas cool. Not as great for tall folks. Enjoyed the coyote serenade!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Lovely place near the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harmony U.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful hobbit house
We had an amazing stay at this wacky hobbit house. The space is overall much roomier that presented or expected. Charmingly Hodge podge but all the essentials are there and very nice. While there were 6 working land line phones throughout the house, there were zero in the bathroom or upstairs sun room... Just beware in case you need to make a call in either of these locations...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Artsy vintage Bolinas vibe
A piece of history and a great location. VERY quirky and not for those who need room to stretch out or a serene, spare setting. If you’re prepared to enter into a Bolinas mindset and have a bit of an adventure, you’ll enjoy it, but it’s not your average VRBO. The owners do a lovely job of providing all the comforts of home and then some, with helpful pointers and little signs everywhere guiding you through the world that they’ve created.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Artsy and funky
This home would be much improved if a lot of stuff were removed. For instance there were three mattresses on the futon frame and thirteen pillows. Can't sit on it without clearing stuff off. There is a lot of clutter in general Also the areas for sitting outside have not been kept up I think the first picture is misleading because the picture is of a space upstairs which is only accessible from an outside staircase and is not particularly useful space because the kitchen, living room and bathroom are on the first floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky house in quirky town
We were just going to sleep in the house and hike during the day. Instead, we explored the town, relaxed in the home, cooked in the little kitchen which had all the gadgets we needed, plus pans, mixing bowls, spices. Sha Sha was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V., Reno, Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, interesting property.
It's a funky little house but worked for us. Great location near town and beaches. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
dreamy
ShaSha's place feels like stepping into a little dream. It's really the best of both worlds in that the wood stove, functional antique phones and 1910 construction gives you the sensation of being away from it all, but you don't lose out on amenities - there's high quality bedding and towels, strong hot water, TV with streaming networks hidden under textiles that suit the décor, and a Very fancy bidet with a warmed seat. You can spend a couple days just discovering all the gorgeous intricacies of the space. There are many quirks but ShaSha left clearly labeled instructions all over the house, which I really appreciated. We didn't need to ask any questions, but when we did contact her she was very prompt/available. The Japanese tub is a tight fit for two, but we didn't mind, it still beats out a hot tub with all the chemicals and loud noise. Looking up at the stars in the bath was a highlight. Overall we loved our stay and hope to come back. Also we recommend the early morning kayak/paddle board tour with Cecilia through the Stinson beach shop. She'll make sure you're out at high tide and that you respect the local habitat. Two baby seals swam and played in the wake of my paddle board and I'll never forget it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage in ideal location
As advertised, this is a sweet little hobbit house, just a very short walk to the beach and to the center of town. It was a terrific base for hikes on Tam, strolls on the mesa, and lots of beach trips. We were thrilled to be able to bring our well-behaved dog with us. (And Sha Sha makes it easy, with plenty of dog towels on hand.) While it was perfect when the weather was good, the place felt pretty small for us with the dog when it rained all day. If you are bringing a pup, I recommend going when it is dry -- you will love it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spots like this are so rare...
This isn't a home it's an experience into a creative mind. I loved it and the energy was perfect. If you feel the calling - it is for you! Checkin, communication, everything was perfect and easy. The bed was SO comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genny F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Quirky Cottage in Center of Bolinas
The Cottage has a lot of great art work, comfy furniture and little rooms/sitting spaces you get to explore. Loved the upstairs sun room and TV room. The internet is very fast in the house. The location is walking distance to the "main" strip. My husband and I did a longer walk, to Agate beach along the coast line as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and very cool house.
We had a fun few weeks enjoying Bolinas. The house is truly unique and special.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Cottage by the Sea
A truly unique and special space! Perfect location. My daughter and I loved our time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

shannon s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
We had a wonderful stay and loved the cottage and location could not be better!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021