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Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Inverness, CA
  • Tomales Bay
  • Tomales Bay State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Heart's Desire Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪77 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Inverness

In Inverness .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Inverness vacation home, you'll find Tomales Bay State Park and Shell Beach. Heart's Desire Beach and Point Reyes National Seashore are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tomales Bay State Park - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Shell Beach - 10 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Heart's Desire Beach - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Marshall Beach - 24 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Due West - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Toby's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Marshall Store - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bovine Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cowgirl Creamery at Pt Reyes Station - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View!

Inverness Vacation Retreat is a 2 bedroom home near Chicken Ranch Beach where you can enjoy a weekend get away or a longer stay. Perched on a hillside amid madrones and oaks, this beautiful 2200 sq home overlooks Tomales Bay with views of the rolling hills north of Pt. Reyes Station.

The house has an open floor plan including architectural floor to ceiling poles giving the feeling of a tree house in the woods. The main living area has extensive floor to ceiling windows looking into the forest in one direction and towards Tomales Bay in the other. The small galley kitchen is fully stocked with all the cookware you need to prepare a gourmet meal and a table that seats 6-8.

The home has fiber optic internet and a cell phone extender to improve spotty coverage in the area. There is a DVD/VCR player (and plenty of DVD and VHS! tapes to choose from) and HDTV (no cable TV but many channels are available). Or unplug with one of the homes many games or puzzles or pick up a book to read.

For sleeping, your group will have plenty of options and places to spread out. There are two bedrooms downstairs each with queen sized beds which provide privacy and a quiet oasis. Above the main living area there are two semi-private lofts, one with a queen-sized plus bed and the other with two twin futon mattresses, and several options on the main floor. The house has 1-1/2 baths upstairs, 1 full bath downstairs. The house's interior was painted recently and custom artwork installed.

Inverness Vacation Retreat is located a 5 minute walk from Chicken Ranch Beach and is accessible to all that the area has to offer – beaches, great hiking, and local restaurants. Inverness is just 0.6 miles away, and Point Reyes Station is 5.3 miles.

Come and enjoy – rest, relax, and get away to the Point Reyes area!

NOTE: The home has floor to ceiling windows and is located in a forested area. If you are looking for a very warm home during winter months, then this house will not be a good fit for you.

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  • Washer
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  • Parking available
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Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Be sure to handwash the dishes, and leave used bedding and towels next to the washing machine.
Turn off the lights and heat (if on), check for your personal items, and take the garbage up to the road.
We hope you enjoyed your stay and let us know if you have any suggestions!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View! to the airport?

This vacation home is 50.3 mi (69-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View! to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi (4-min drive) from Shell Beach and 6.9 mi (66-min drive) from Marshall Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View! to downtown Inverness?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Inverness.

Inverness Vacation Retreat - Tomales Bay View! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and cool vibe. Clarissa was very accommodating and responsive. Overall a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inverness Retreat

It was a lovely and clean place to stay. I really enjoyed the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Reunion and Inauguration Boycott

We like this house and this is our second stay. It's not fancy but everything works. Just a few things would make it easier and safer for older (68-75) guests. Brighter lighting inside and out. The shower in the upstairs bathtub needs hand rails, or at least a slip mat, and the water is mostly going down the drain instead of into the showerhead. It would be very easy to slip in that tub and there's nothing to hold onto. A decently SHARP veggie cutting knife would be very welcome. More dishtowels for drying! Otherwise everything was great! Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Madhura N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandice H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous property, but recommend for warmer temperatures!

The house and the property are absolutely stunning! The view is beautiful in the house is just as much so on the inside. The only thing I would say is that we came in the winter time and we were cold most of the time. I recommend this property during warmer temperatures where the house will be warmer and the Balconies usable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous views

This house is a gem overlooking gorgeous Tomales Bay. I could have looked out the window for hours. It was a great setting for a work retreat with two co-workers. And the beds are very comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House in the Forest

We had a wonderful stay in Inverness. The location was perfect—just a short walk to the beach, with easy access to hiking and the town. The house was clean, well-appointed, and offered breathtaking views of Tomales Bay from the deck. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice L., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Spot!

Three college chums in our 70’s thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is convenient to the wonders of Point Reyes. When we were done sight seeing, we sat back in the comfy deck chairs and soaked up the view of Tomales Bay. The location is quiet- completely surrounded on three sides by woods. The host responded promptly to our emailed questions. We would go again in a heart beat,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J., santa cruz california

Liked: Cleanliness

my birthday

with my sister, her partner and my daughter lots of hiking, cooking great meals there great location beautiful space/views
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rocky A., Atlanta and London

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

Cute cabin just wish it had been properly cleaned prior to our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get-a-way overlooking Tomales Bay

Comfortable, cozy house - plenty of room, yet intimate at the same time. AMAZING views of Tomales Bay and the surrounding hills. Close to so much - Point Reyes National Seashore, the local villages, and so much more. Enjoyed it a lot, and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flora M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and house!

We loved this house and would return in a second. We had hoped for great weather but found ourselves there during a pretty strong storm that lasted most of our weekend there. The house was perfect for staying indoors, most especially for storm watching. There's a great view from the front room and we took advantage of watching beautiful sun rises, wonderful clouds and even did some bird watching. In between we headed to Point Reyes for a few, lucky us, short but dry walks. The kitchen is well stocked - a bit tiny for more than one cook but we worked it out. Great set up if you had kids with you but there is not much yard for them if you need to occasionally kick them out of the house. Truly enjoyed our time there; the hosts made if very easy to do so! Easy check in; easy check out. I probably missed it, but only street parking available and a bit of a downhill walk to the front door. Not difficult, but something to consider if you have someone who doesn't walk well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Spot

We loved this house! There was plenty of space, it was well-equipped, and the views were spectacular. It felt like a well cared for home. I would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy stay with beautiful view

What a great location! We enjoyed our stay at the house. It was in quiet area on a hill, The house was lovely. It has large windows in main room great views of Tomales Bay. The main deck was great place for morning coffee. There are 2 main bedrooms downstairs, while also have sleeping areas in loft sections upstairs. And there are additional sleeping areas, couches that turn into beds. There were just two of us, but would be great for families or friends traveling together. We loved all the seating options in the living room, enjoyed the tv nook area. Liked the Bluetooth stereo option. Kitchen was well supplied. Really appreciated having laundry facilities. The house was a great place to base out of for cycling and hiking in and around Pt Reyes. Favorite food options nearby, Inverness Park Market, has a great deli with tasty sandwiches and sides. Also have the Taproom restaurant. Closer is the Saltwater restaurant in Inverness. It wasn’t open this trip they were on holiday, but we have eaten there before, would definitely recommend it. Additional food, shopping options are not far away in Pt Reyes and Olema. Owners of the house, very nice, easy to connect with via texting. We loved our stay at the house, would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters reunion

Front deck looking over Tomales Bay was a winner, especially for a full moon rising. Coziness of various sitting areas worked well for us. We enjoyed the variety of outdoor activities Point Reyes offers, including Saturday’s Farm Market.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

June O., San Francisco, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Super comfortable home, with great view

We all agreed we would want to buy this house if we could. There were only three of us but the house would be well-suited to two families. The kitchen is very well-outfitted, with everything functioning properly. If you tend to wake up with first light, you might consider bringing eyeshades as the window coverings are minimal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway cabin!

Clarissa's place is an architectural gem, full of interesting art and furniture, as well as great views of the woods and the bay. The front and back decks are quiet places to have coffee or a glass of wine, and we saw deer passing through almost every day. The house is ideally located to explore the National Seashore, and is a 10 minute walk from a beach on the bay. There are several great restaurant options within 10 minutes. Would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for Point Reyes National Seashore

We loved the uniqueness of the home and the views of Tomales Bay were perfect. It is super easy to get Point Reyes Station and Point Reyes National Seashore from this house. Communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in Tomales Bay

This is a great property that we will visit again. Lots of sleeping options, wonderful place to gather with family and friends and actually be together. Table is large enough to host the number of guests staying at this home. Brand new grill just off the kitchen for ease of BBQ'ing and not having to go far with the food. Views out of every window including the bay. Decks galore with seating to chill and enjoy the views. Located in the heart of things, so never have to drive far to reach all the popular sites to visit. Plenty of extra blankets, pillows and linens. Not your run of the mill hotel like place to stay, instead you will be welcomed to a warm, cozy home with fun decorations that you will discover throughout your stay. The host was also very responsive, helpful and provided any necessary information.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house with excellent view

The house is spacious, clean and comfortable; we enjoyed the view of Tomales Bay as well as the close vicinity to Inverness and the beaches. The house was well stocked with towels and bedding. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in Inverness

Wonderful views, great, uncomplicated layout for a group of friends. Beautiful in the morning, cozy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Like being in a whimsical treehouse

The property manager is extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Domenic S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful retreat!

Close to San Francisco, but feels like worlds away. We had a wonderful, relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie (Sharon) J., santa cruz california

Liked: Cleanliness

girls get away

beautiful! the view is lovely, the beds great. The kitchen a bit small but we made do, everything worked! so quiet too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022