Vacation rentals with beach access in San Rafael

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Home in Pacifica

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 291 reviews

Oceanfront Boho Retreat - Pacific Sunset Views 🌅🌊🐳

Remodeled oceanfront home with sweeping Pacific views and whale watching! Ultra clean and comfortable. The perfect cozy boho getaway for couples, families and travelers. 3 bed, 1 bath. • Self check-in🔑 • Directly in front of the ocean with beach access steps away 🌊 • Wonderful restaurants just two blocks away 🥗 • Professionally sanitized✨ • Renovated with smart tech • Fire pit with Adirondack loungers in the front, fire pit with chairs on the back deck • Foosball/Pool/Pac-Man🕹️ • Free Parking

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Guest suite in Outer Sunset

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

Great Highway Oceanfront studio and backyard oasis

Come stay at the only AirBnB located on the historic Great Highway in San Francisco. Come experience what the New York Times includes on it's best places in the world to visit list. This private studio includes a Saatva luxe King mattress, Luxe sheets and down duvet, fire pit, picnic table, and giant back yard with a 50 foot pine tree and clover lawn. This is one of the few rentals that is located directly on beach/great highway in San Francisco. Come enjoy a secluded beachside escape.

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Home in Marshall

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviews

Family Beach Cottage

Third generation family cottage with beach, private hot tub on the deck and amazing views of Tomales Bay. The gravel frontage road leading from State Route 1 to the Beach Cottage was once part of the narrow gauge railroad that took vacationers, farm animals and lumber up and down the coast from 1871 to 1930. If you need more space, you can also book our Rustic Beach Cottage, which is directly next door and offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, as well as its own outdoor hot tub and fabulous bay view.

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Rental unit in Stinson Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 353 reviews

Bright and Cozy Beach Retreat

Beautiful beach bungalow in Stinson Beach Village sits at the base of Mt Tamalpais. A short walk to the beach, shops, restaurants, and local store. Great hiking trails, Mat Davis Trail, Bolinas, a beautiful drive to Point Reyes and Tomales Bay Oyster Farm. A Day trip to Muir Woods National Park is a must. Lots of great outdoor activities to enjoy! Best suited for couples, girls week end or a quiet, relaxing retreat by the sea. Be sure to check out the awesome pastry brkfst cart at Parkside!

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Home in Stinson Beach

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Stinson Beach Retreat

Stylish open floor plan on this newly built home. Perfect location just 5 houses from the beach. Far enough out of town to avoid the crowds but close enough for a 10+ minute walk to the quaint village. Great volume and light throughout the home with beautiful finishes. Chef's kitchen, linear gas fireplace. Large deck off main living area with dining table and Hot Tub at pebbled patio. Garage/spillover room provides queen sofa bed, added flat screen TV, games, laundry. Parking for 3 cars.

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Tiny homes in Pedro Point-Shelter Cove

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 254 reviews

NEW!Beach Bungalow 4 Private, Clean,No Common Area

Anchor Inn is a modern coastal getaway, located just a five minutes walk from where the local's surf at Linda Mar Beach. Designed to be light and open, this space was built from the ground up for a private getaway. You can conveniently walk to Pacifica's cutest surf shops and cafes on your way to the sand - or take a short drive to the bustling city of San Francisco. Enjoy a quiet beach neighborhood as you rest and relax on the California Coast. This studio has a calm coastal theme!

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Home in Marshall

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Driftwood - Cottage Quiet Stay w/ Beach

*Relaxing and cozy 2-person retreat *Coastal + modern cottage vibes *Stunning sunsets and views of Tomales Bay *Waterfront and private beach access at low tide *Hot tub + gas BBQ + deck to dine/relax on *SONOS Bluetooth sound system *Deluxe amenities *Dedicated workspaces + high speed wifi *Fully equipped kitchen (complimentary organic coffee, tea, oils, condiments) *No cleaning chores upon check-out! *Professionally cleaned and well maintained *Kayak rental - 5 minutes away

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Home in Marshall

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 346 reviews

Bleu Bay Cottage

*1 bdrm/1 bath charming coastal cottage *Hot tub on the deck, over top of the water *Enjoy your own private low-tide beach *Overlooking Tomales Bay, offering phenomenal views *Deluxe amenities *Fully equipped kitchen (complimentary organic coffee, tea, oils, condiments) *Gas stove provides gentle heat and ambiance *Dedicated workspaces + high speed wifi *Professionally cleaned and well maintained *No cleaning chores upon check-out! *Generous arrival/departure times (3pm+noon)

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Condo in Pacifica

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Game room, 20 min to SF, hot tub, beach 1 block

Our beach condo is the ultimate family-friendly spot. For the adults, a hot tub. For the kids, a decked out game room with pop-a-shot, arcade games and Mario Kart. There's 200+ mbps internet, a giant 77 inch TV and a workspace. There are premium Helix mattresses and heated toilet seat. You can hear the ocean! It's walking distance to the beach, breweries, an 18-hole golf course and gorgeous coastal hiking. And it's just 20 minutes from downtown SF and 15 minutes to SFO airport.

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Cottage in Stinson Beach

5 out of 5 average rating, 420 reviews

The Beach Cottage- A Simple Sanctuary

You will be about 40 paces to the beach (4th house from the beach) and a lovely 5-minute walk to town. On its own separate lot, with a sweet little yard with lounge chairs, Bbq, and a firepit, The Cottage is fresh, immaculate, peaceful, cozy, comfortable, romantic, and tranquil. Please know that without exception we do not accommodate children, pets, or stays over 12 days. IF YOU ARE GOING TO REQUEST A BOOKING AND SOMEONE WILL BE JOINING YOU PLEASE GIVE THEIR FIRST NAME.

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Townhouse in Pacifica

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews

Safe and Serene Beachfront Sanctuary! (Mermaid 2)

This wonderful 1bed/1bath townhouse sits right on the beach promenade of Pacifica and the Pacifica Pier (see aerial photo). Sleeps up to 3 people on 1 Queen bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 Air Bed. End each day with a breathtaking view of the Pacific sunset on your private front patio or entertain friends in your large landscaped back yard (with BBQ). Backyard also included outdoor shower. Private parking space for 1 car included. Washer and Dryer in unit!

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Cottage in Pacifica

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews

Beach Cottage Shelter Here

Cute 2 bedroom and 2 full bath cottage. Kitchen and bathrooms completely updated this year. Although built in 1951 has had multiple upgrades. Big back yard with pergola, large fire pit and BBQ. Smaller front yard with beautiful landscaping and comfortable seating - a great place to people watch, as we are close to the beach and fishing pier. Ready to live in with all the linen, towels, dishware. Driveway parking.