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Guest house in Stinson Beach
Beach View at the Bird’s Nest Bungalow
Relaxing refuge set on a lush hillside in the quiet seaside town of Stinson Beach. Feel transported by the Asian inspired design and tranquil outdoor shower and soaking tub. Indulge in treetop ocean views from the comfort of a queen bed, and watch the sun set from the privacy of a wooden deck. Walk only five minutes to three miles of perfect beach. It's worth the journey down through the trees on uneven stone stairs and very steep wooden stairs to find yourself transported away from it all. A comfortable queen bed with plenty of pillows affords the perfect sitting spot to look out through the branches of the treetops at the ocean. The small kitchen area has all you need for simple cooking. You'll find extra blankets in the closet behind an antique Japanese room screen while the new handcrafted shoji screen conceals the toilet and bathroom sink. The outside shower is exhilarating (and for the adventurous in the rain and winter) while the soaking tub is beyond relaxing while looking at the ocean watching the sky change colors at sunset. Ahhhhh. Good WiFi, flashlights for night walking, aromatherapy for fully relaxing, eye masks for sleeping in! I like to give my guests total privacy, but I’m always available if needed. ( text is easiest) Stinson Beach is a quiet seaside town popular for its calm surf, smooth sand, and miles of mountain trails. The beach bungalow set on the hillside with wooden and stone stairs to arrive. Worth the trek, but if you have a bad knee, a tricky ankle or a hitch in your get-along, this is not the property for you. A car is recommended for day trips to Muir Woods, the Point Reyes National Seashore, Mt Tamalpais, a ferry ride to San Francisco and shopping in Sausalito. The Marin Airporter will get you from SFO to Mill Valley and then you can hop on the Stage Coach to town. (See Marin Transit Website). The Stage will take you in and around Marin County. However the best way to get around our small beach town is to park the car and walk. Our tiny town has three restaurants, one with fresh baked bread and take out, a library, bookstore , surf shop, kayak and surf rental shop, photography gallery, upcycled denim and hand dyed clothing shop, art galleries, jewelry, flower shop, and more. The Stinson Beach Market has all you'll need for a weekend getaway. You'll want to take a long or short hike on the beautifully maintained hiking trails of the Matt Davis or Steep Ravine and stroll the three miles of perfect sand of one of the best beaches in Northern California. You can surf, boogie board, paddle board, kite sail, or just plain put your feet in the water and marvel at the wonder of the ocean. Whether it's mountain or sea it's all about nature here in our coastal town. Guests must be realistic about climbing stairs. If you have a trick knee, an ankle that aches, or a hitch in your get-along, this is not the place you'll want to be.
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Guest house in Los Angeles
Private LA Guesthouse with Pool, Mediterranean Garden & View
Feel at ease at this peaceful getaway under the California sun, surrounded by a Mediterranean Garden set back on a serene private lot. This Beautifully Appointed Modern Guest House is a detached standalone structure set back from the main family residence on a gated secure lot with a dedicated off-street guest parking space. • Swimming pool is a shared amenity w/ hosts and is not heated. • Hot tub is not available to guests. • Non-smoking / vaping property • Two Airbnb guests only per stay — No visitors allowed. Stand alone detached dwelling with its own separate and private entrance. This is a brand new & spacious light filled modern living space featuring stunning view of the Los Angeles National Forest to the north. Beautifully appointed with modern but comfortable furnishings with a comfy queen sized bed and quality fresh linens - courtesy snacks and continental breakfast available. This is a stand alone private guest house - It has a 2nd floor access via a dedicated staircase and can be accessed 24 hours. Late arrivals are not a problem with us at all. You may park one personal vehicle in the driveway, we will assign a space for you. We live on the property and are available if you have any questions. We are respectful of your privacy and tend to be low key but do let us know if we can help in any way. We are happy to text with you when you are here or you can call us direct if you have any more elaborate queries. We are always available. The guesthouse is centrally located in between the communities of South Pasadena and Highland Park, Pasadena, Eagle Rock, and Downtown L.A. There are a variety of amenities, craft coffee shops, restaurants, and bars to suit any taste. 5 minute drive to South Pasadena & Highland Park downtown areas. 10 Minutes from Pasadena & Rose Bowl and 15 minutes from Downtown LA POOL USE We are a family of 4 and use the pool on a daily basis during the Summer & warm days. The pool is not heated. There is no lifeguard on duty and we are not liable for any incidents in regards to the pool. The pool is strictly for the use of the registered Airbnb guests ONLY - no other visitors are permitted to use the pool. No Glass or breakables in and around the pool area - plastic containers are available in the pool room. Please follow pool rules which are located in the handbook in the studio. Whilst we are happy to extend the use of the pool to our Airbnb Guests during daylight hours, please keep in mind that we run a tranquil private guest house and not a holiday resort.
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Guest house in Garden Valley
Reverie Cottage - infinity pool - outdoor soaking
Reverie Cottage offers tranquility among the trees with a private outdoor soaking tub on the redwood deck. A gorgeous infinity pool and hot tub with spectacular views are located a short walk away from the cottage. The hot tub is heated year-round during the two hours around sunset; the pool is heated May through October. Up to two dogs welcome with a fee of $20 per night. Note: in 2023, we are only renting the cottage - no other units.
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Family-friendly guest house rentals

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Guest house in Joshua Tree
Cozy Desert Escape in Joshua Tree
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Guest house in Winters
Modern and Comfortable Two-Bedroom Guesthouse
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Guest house in Kings Beach
Quiet 1 Bdrm walk to beach & trails
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Guest house in Cayucos
Cayucos Paradise in the Country
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Guest house in Redding
Monthly private GuestHome w/ Kitchen & Laundry
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Guest house in Laguna Beach
Cozy Beach Cabana
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Guest house in Kensington
Secluded luxury cottage & hot tub
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Guest house in Los Angeles
Romantic Guesthouse with a Private Yard in Westwood
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Guest house in Costa Mesa
Fully Loaded Newport Beach Studio
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Guest house in Los Angeles
Cozy North Hollywood Guesthouse with Designer Kitchenette
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Guest house in Berkeley
North Berkeley Backyard Cottage
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Guest house in Los Angeles
The Silver Lake Guesthouse
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Guest house rentals with a patio

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Guest house in Morongo Valley
High desert wilderness cabin with wood-fired tub
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Guest house in West Hollywood
West Hollywood Bungalow Oasis with Pool
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Guest house in McKinleyville
Surf Sanctuary Retreat and Sauna: Close to Beach
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Guest house in Los Angeles
Cozy Guesthouse in Jefferson Park
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Guest house in Arcata
Modern & Clean 2 Bedroom Private Redwood Retreat
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Guest house in The Sea Ranch
Schoner Haus at the Sea Ranch
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Guest house in Three Rivers
Still by the River: Rustic, studio cabin for two
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Guest house in Malibu
Malibu Ocean View Home with Pool, Kid/Pet Friendly
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Guest house in Santa Barbara
2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Hendry's Beach Guesthouse
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Guest house in Murrieta
The Retreat - Wine Country Pool House Bungalow
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Guest house in San Marcos
Tranquil 9-Acre Horse Farm Retreat - 11mi to beach
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Guest house in Oakhurst
The Little House in the Big Woods
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Guest house rentals with a washing machine and dryer

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Guest house in Fair Oaks
2.5 Acre “Resort Style” Gated Getaway!!!
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Guest house in Weldon
Sky Retreat
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Guest house in Venice
Venice Beach Guest Studio with Pool and Hot Tub
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Guest house in Malibu
Malibu Modern 1 bedroom Pool House
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Guest house in Calabasas
Monte Nido Retreat, minutes to Malibu/Pepperdine
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Guest house in Altadena
Art and Nature Lovers Haven
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Guest house in Los Angeles
Highland Park Designer Retreat
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Guest house in San Jose
Welcome Home Cottage nearby SJ Downtown/Airport
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Guest house in Pacifica
NEW Private Studio! Close to SF/SFO/Beach Sanitize
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Guest house in Oakland
Unique tiny house/deck near Lake & no shared air
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Guest house in Long Beach
Coastal Luxury Getaway
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Guest house in Redondo Beach
Zen Paradise. Resort Life in LA.
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