The Cottage at Muir Beach

Nestled above Muir Beach overlooking the ocean, the headlands and San Francisco in the distance, you’ll find The Cottage at Muir Beach – a stylish getaway ideal for those looking to relax and unwind in the peace and tranquility of glorious ocean and mountain views.

This magical and enchanting rural escape features a queen master bedroom with ocean views, attic/loft sleeping area with 2 twin beds. Please note that the loft space is not full head height so is best suited to children. Adults willing to be more flexible have also made use of this extra sleeping room while staying. There is also a built-in sectional sofa in the living area with extra bedding in the roll out drawers below. Also included: a charming living / dining area, kitchen, and bathroom. Private deck and parking for 2 cars.

The Cottage at Muir Beach is located in the heart of Marin County’s stunning Golden Gate National Recreation Area providing fabulous opportunities for outdoor pursuits. 

The Cottage At Muir Beach is situated next door to Mole's Cottage separated by a private and inspiring succulent garden. The location of both these cottages not only provides privacy for those seeking a private retreat, they also cater to families and friends who wish to book two properties in reasonably close proximity so they can vacation in the same spectacular location if required.

The Cottage at Muir Beach is enveloped by the constant therapeutic sound of the ocean and is the kind of heaven on earth that soothes the soul. Although it is within easy reach of everything, it feels like a world apart. Owned, operated and decorated by renowned British interior designer Victoria Hamilton-Rivers.

The Cottages At Muir Beach were sold in December 2019.
Neither cottage is therefore now available as a vacation rental.


ACCOMMODATIONS AND USEFUL INFORMATION

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4: ideal for 2 adults and 2 children.
Queen size Bed (1)
Queen master bedroom with ocean views on the main level.
Twin or Single Beds (2)
Attic space bedroom with 2 twin beds. This room is not full head height so is ideal for children or flexible adults!
Sectional sofa (1)
Also there is a large built-in sectional sofa in the living room with spare bedding in the roll out drawers below.

Bathroom

1 Bathroom
Tub and shower combined

KITCHEN

There is a fully equipped kitchen at the property. This is a self-catering facility. We recommend that all our guests stop to buy groceries on route before checking in. By the time you arrive, you will just want to kick back and relax and be glad you have everything you want, on hand. Please see our Useful Information pdf for details on the location of local grocery stores.

Kitchen Includes:
Refrigerator
Freezer
Oven
Microwave
Cooking Utensils
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Stove
Dishes & Utensils
Kitchen
Fully equipped

Living Room

Sectional Sofa
Coffee Table

Dining

Dining for 4 people in living area. Additional deck dining for 6 people with umbrella. Extra outdoor seating: front porch bench, main deck area bench, 2 chairs and coffee table.

OUTSIDE

Wrap around deck with full ocean views and sounds of the surf.
Outdoor Weber Grill – gas provided
Deck / Patio: Full ocean views from deck and outdoor dining

Useful Documents

Muir Beach Cottage Directions: PDF Map
Muir Beach Cottage Parking: PDF Instructions
Rental Agreement: PDF

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Please see Rental Agreement PDF for full details under Useful Documents sections. All bookings are done on-line through our host sites where a full quote is provided for any dates you may be interested in, by providing those details.

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

GENERAL

Heating is by electrical wall heaters. Please be sure to turn these off when you are leaving the premises.
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Shampoo
Basic Soaps
Toilet Paper
Linens Provided
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Towels Provided
Wireless Internet password: cottagebythesea

Amenities

Internet
TV
Washer & Dryer
Kids Welcome
Parking
No Smoking
Wall Heater(s)

Parking

Two private off street parking spaces (side by side) outside The Cottage and top left of the driveway. Please see our parking pdf for details.

Entertainment

Television – there’s a TV at the property that has a built-in DVD for streaming videos or playing movies from our library of movies. There is no cable connection at the property.
Bose Blue Tooth sound system.

Books: tour guides, maps, fiction, coastal living and interior books and magazines are available to read on the premises.
Games: There are several boxes of games on the premises
Toys: Some soft animals in the attic space for children
Video Library: There is an extensive library of movies for several ages

useful links

The Cottage at Muir Beach is located in the heart of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area which is renowned for it's spectacular hikes and views and the National Monument of Muir Woods. Muir Beach is a small village community on the edge of the Pacific about 30 minutes drive north of San Francisco. You can see the city from The Cottage at Muir Beach. It’s magical!
Muirbeach.com
The Pelican Inn
Muir Woods

Local Services & Businesses

The nearest local town is Mill Valley that is approximately 10 minutes drive from the property. There are stores, restaurants, banks, cinema, Sweet Water Music Hall (where local bands play) and more, in nearby Mill Valley.

Muir Beach has it's own local pub and restaurant - The pelican Inn. Please see Useful links for more details.
Muir Beach also has it's own local well water supply that is regularly tested and drinkable.We have our own highly trained volunteer Fire Department too so any emergency response needs are prompt and dependable. In the event of emergency please call 911 and our volunteers will immediately be paged.

Tourist & General Attractions

Muir Woods, San Francisco, Napa & Sonoma wine country and other northern California coastal towns: Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Point Reyes, Marshall and Inverness.

Stunning succulent gardens
Easy Beach access
The Pelican Inn - within walking distance
Muir Woods - 5 minutes drive, reservations required.
Muir Beach Overlook - 5 minutes or you can hike, breathtaking views of The Pacific and coastline.
Local Hiking - some of the best in the world.
Mountain biking - as above.
Napa & Sonoma wine country - approximately 50 minutes drive from the property.
SFO and Oakland Airports - approximately 50 minutes drive.
Marin Headlands (which overlooks the Golden gate Bridge and provides stunning views) is approximately 20 minutes drive.
San Francisco - approximately 30 minutes drive.
Stinson Beach - approximately 20 minutes drive of spectacular scenery and a route that's frequently used to make car commercials.

There is a comprehensive folder of local attractions and links left at the property for your use while you're staying.
Please also see our Useful Links and Useful Information pdf.

Sports & Adventure Activities

swimming
mountain biking
surfing
hiking
kayaking
Please see Useful Links for a comprehensive list of useful information

Notes

The Cottage at Muir Beach is located in the heart of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area which is renowned for it's spectacular hikes and views and the National Monument of Muir Woods. Muir Beach is a small village community on the edge of the Pacific about 30 minutes drive north of San Francisco. You can see the city from The Cottage at Muir Beach. It’s magical!


photography

All photographs on this site are authentic and taken either at the
property or on Muir Beach. Photographs by: Sean Mullens, Kurt Lai, Maureen Kringen, Chris Gove,
Louise Veys and Victoria Hamilton-Rivers.

Web design by: Kringen Media in collaboration with Victoria Hamilton-Rivers.