House in Bolinas, CA

The Bolinas Cottage-Just a Minit!

The Bolinas Cottage-Just a Minit!

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upstairs bright porchrom with single futon bed
upstairs porchroom with Balinese window
upstairs sleeping space and porchroom
livingroom and futon

Overview of The Bolinas Cottage-Just a Minit!

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Bolinas, CA
  • Popular LocationBolinas Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBolinas Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationPoint Reyes National Seashore6 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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 4-6. Pets allowed.Beds: 1 queen bed, 2 queen futon couch-beds,2 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
Premier Host
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Languages

English, Indonesian, Japanese, Spanish

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
7 night maximum stay
Need to see proof of vaccination card or proof of test 36 hours before checkin

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Bolinas

Located in Bolinas, this cottage is in the city center and near the beach. Adubon Canyon Ranch and Martin Griffin Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stinson Beach Books and Doodlebug. Traveling with kids? Consider Book Passage, or check out an event or a game at Marin Bocce Federation. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bolinas Museum - 6 min walk
  • Bolinas Beach - 9 min walk
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 6 min drive
  • Adubon Canyon Ranch - 6 min drive
  • Martin Griffin Preserve - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Parkside Cafe - 11 min drive
  • Breakers Café - 11 min drive
  • Mountain Home Inn - 24 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 50 lbs 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!?

Check-out 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.

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

3/5 Okay

Roz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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

5/5 Excellent

elysa m.

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

5/5 Excellent

Tony M.

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

5/5 Excellent

Emily C.

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

5/5 Excellent

Alyssa R.

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

About the host

Hosted by Sha Sha Higby,Albert Hollander

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Albert and Sha Sha love to be near the ocean,and can Albert loves to be handy and fix things in the cottage and Sha Sha Higby makes elaborate costume sculptures and performs in them as pictured here. She has performed all over he world.Sha Sha used to come to Bolinas with her family when she was a child and the house looks likes the dollhouses she made. Albert handcrafted much of the house himself and works in the Bolinas Peoples Natural Food store.

Why they chose this property

We both love this town as it is rural,we can walk to the ocean every afternoon and yet be in the city in an hour to have whatever culture we need. Albert lived in this house for years before we bought it. It used to be a garage during the turn of he century and was gradually enlarged over the years.

What makes this property unique

Cozy evenings. We spent a long time making the house an artistic experience filling it with the textiles we collected during our travels when I was performing. Sha Sha had a Fulbright in India for research in textiles when she and Albert were married. At night I love to take walks to the beach and a loop around the town. It is all very close.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Japanese, Indonesian

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