Stinson Beach Family Retreat

Located on a pedestrian and bike-friendly road along the scenic Marin coast of Northern California, this weekend vacation home offers a tranquil escape from urban life and a place for a multi-generational family to gather. The house embraces a vernacular modern aesthetic, blending seamlessly into its coastal surroundings and concealed behind dramatic hills.

Built with a simple one-story layout, the home's design prioritizes indoor-outdoor living, with three distinct spaces to use individually or combined for entertaining. The interior features three bedrooms and three bathrooms centered around a spacious great room that serves as the heart of the home. 

Design details in the home include floor-to-ceiling windows and Western red cedar, sourced sustainably from Canada, that adorns the exterior and interior. Concrete floors throughout maintain a calm, easy-to-maintain surface that seamlessly transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. A rear deck runs the width of the property, providing access to a boat dock on the lagoon from which the owner can launch his scull, as well as a hot tub to soak in upon his return.