40-42 Arenal Avenue , Stinson Beach, CA 94970 - Marin County

Two Cottages (two-bed/one-bath and one-bed/one bath) share uniquely private, fenced and gated, flat lot in town with two+ car parking. One block to beach, Dipsea Trail, grocery, shops, village green playground and basketball court, and Parkside Cafe! No need for your car until you leave. Originally owned by Nathan Stinson, these 1914 cottages have been updated without losing their historic charm.

Amenities: Bosch Dishwashers, Fisher & Paykel refrigerators, propane gas stoves (one is Bertazzoni), on-demand gas water heaters, modern electric wall heaters, full-size washer/gas dryers, wood floors, propane hookups for barbecues, outdoor showers, and #42 has a Softub Spa. The cottages have private redwood decks with Mount Tam views for dining and entertaining, along with sitting areas to have a private read or sunbathe.

The Red Shed has three areas:

1) Beach toys, wetsuits, boogie boards, chairs, and a chest with towels.

2) Storage for bikes, cushions, etc.

3) Exercise Room with spin bike, bench, mirrored wall.

Plum and apple trees, hydrangeas, roses, fuchsia, trumpet, honeysuckle, nasturtium and jasmine vines, bulbs, and majestic Black Walnut Tree provide the beauty of nature and privacy. Buy with friends/family to share, or keep it all to yourself! Guests loved their stays for six years. VRBO reviews 9.8 rating.