Tidal views over new Giacominni Wetlands filled with birdsong and dusk sunsets
Location: Point Reyes Station, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (4 miles from Inverness, 60 minutes from SF and Wine Country) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
Perched along the bluff overlooking the new Giacomini Wetlands restored by the Point Reyes National Seashore, Egret’s Overlook Home is a vacation rental home available for intimate gatherings of friends, family and for reunions. Expansive vistas await you from its wrap-around deck. Below is Lagunitas Creek as it merges into the Tomales Bay, restoring vital wetlands for egrets, gray herons, and osprey. Sky reflecting views complement the expansive backdrop as the westward sun drops behind the panoramic view of the Inverness Ridge.
Relax in privacy and enjoy the comfort and spaciousness of this contemporary California home. The oversized master suite has a high vaulted ceiling with a queen bed, large bathroom and private garden. The second bedroom suite has a brass double bed and large attached bathroom. The guest loft has a double futon bed. An office den has wi-fi high speed cable modem internet service. Our fully equipped kitchen can serve up Thanksgiving dinner, brew fresh coffee, or warm up dinner leftovers. Come together in the central dining and living area to share a meal and create lasting memories. Southern exposure and silent radiant floor heating assure comfort all year round. Built level with extra wide passageways, the home is handicap friendly.
After a day of hiking, kayaking, exploring, or just relaxing, return to grill fresh local Tomales Bay oysters on the barbecue and watch the sunset. Or dine nearby on local gourmet fare in nearby restaurants. Finish your perfect day with a soak in the hot tub under the cloak of the Milky Way. Located an hour's drive from San Francisco and the wine country.
For availability, see the calendar associated with the web page.
“…We were blessed to have been able to spend this time in such a special place. It was magical… but more than that it was life-changing. We feel more connected than ever to the beauty of Pt Reyes and to the simple harmony of life that your home and its glorious setting helped us to find once again. Thank you again for all the spirit you put into your home and for your willingness to share it with others.”
“…We were searching for a quiet place to rest and your home was a lovely choice. We especially enjoyed the seamless way the fresh air, light and valley view filled the interior space.”
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Bring High Efficiency Laundry soap
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking: Limited to 2 vehicles
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed: in Master Bedroom
- Double Bed: in second bedroom and loft
- Child Bed: in master bedroom.
- Convertible Bed: in living room
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Vinyl records
- Private Hot Tub: Large Spa on panoramic deck ideal for evening viewing of the Milky Way
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: With real pots, pans and appliances sufficient to cook a Holiday meal
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Large charcoal grill
- Deck/Patio: Expansive wraparound deck with private access from each bedroom suite
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Overlooking Giacominni Wetlands with outstanding bird viewing and sunset views.
- Mountain View: Towards the Inverness Ridgeline facing the Westward sunset. Lovely
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free Wi-Fi access
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Handicap "friendly" with wide passageways, level, bathroom with transfer into tub with pull down showerhead or option of walk in showerstall.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly: Families encouraged
- Smoking Not Allowed: No exceptions. NO SMOKING
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$300/night for 4 guests; $275/night off season mid-week Jan-Mar
Cleaning Fee $75.Extra Person $20/person/night:for up to 6 maximum adults.
Holiday$325/night:Thanksgiving,Easter,Christmas,New Year,Memorial
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1992
Why the Owner Chose Point Reyes Station
Point Reyes is located approximately 22 miles north of San Francisco, in West Marin. Close enough to drive out to for the day, yet remote and authentically rural.
When I moved to Point Reyes in 1987 to practice medicine, I loved that it had postal boxes where neighbors gathered. I still love how all you need can be found within 4 blocks.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Located on the Point Reyes Mesa across from Inverness Park. Stroll within a private neighborhood, passing a small pond, Cypress groves, and daffodils. We are located one scenic mile north beyond the town of Point Reyes. A favorite day starts with a morning cup of rich coffee and sticky morning buns from the Bovine Bakery,browsing at the Point Reyes Books independent bookstore, and catching the local farmers market in the Summer and Fall at Toby's Feedbarn. Purchase all else at the local Palace market and the Cow Girl Creamery deli replete with local cheese, oven-baked bread, and pick up some local grass fed organic meats at Sun Farms. Or prepare your lunch in our well stocked kitchen before heading out to the Point Reyes National Seashore Headquarters for a full day's hike. The Point Reyes National Seashore contains unique elements of biological and historical interest in a spectacularly scenic panorama of thunderous ocean breakers, open grasslands, bushy hillsides and forested ridges. Drive out to the Lighthouse stopping along the landscape characterized by spectacular shorelines, dairy farms and over 65,000 acres of wilderness protected by the Point Reyes National Seashore. Head home stopping for fresh mussels and oysters from local shellfish Hog Island farms to grill on the barbeque, or select from fine or casual dining options.
Try morning sticky buns, oatmeal date muffin, or Armando buns and fresh rich coffee
Farmer's Market held seasonally on Saturdays not to be missed. Local and regional items.
At Chimney Rock. Also best native California wildflower region in Pacific northwest
Owner's Map of Point Reyes Station
Patty bought the property in Point Reyes in 1989. She felt like the luckiest person in the world. As the town's Family Doc in Point Reyes, while working two jobs she spent late nights imagining her "dream house"; she had never designed anything. After two years reading about design, principles of kitchen flow, Japanese gardening, and energy efficiency, she presented her plans to a local designer-builder. The home was completed in 1992. The Southwest orientation maximizes views and solar passive energy. The street side remains private with few windows. Two large bedroom suites placed at opposite wings of the home optimizes the view and privacy for all occupants. The central common area is unifying. The open kitchen can accommodate many working simultaneously. The loft is a great place to get away for a nap. As Patty's nephew uses a wheelchair, she designed the doorways and halls wide and the second bathroom is handicap friendly. The master bath indoor-outdoor design pulls you into the garden. Its wrap-around deck overlooks the wetlands facing westward towards the sunset and Inverness ridge. Most visitors spend their time there relaxing, barbecuing as the sun sets, and soaking in the spa under the expanse of the Milky Way.
Property Photos
- Tidal views over new Giacominni Wetlands filled with birdsong and dusk sunsets - Point Reyes Station, California Vacation Home
- Spacious living room with high vaulted ceilings,woodstove, radiant heated floors - Point Reyes Station, California Vacation Home
- Sunny master bedroom suite with stunnig views and exquisite privacy - Point Reyes Station, California Vacation Home
- Outdoor spa and deck dining overlooking Inverness Ridge and Giacomini Wetlands
- Second bedroom siute filled with light and its own private deck exit
- Fully equiped kitchen, gas stove, appliances for real family cooking
- Central dining-living area for sharing. Warm window seat for vista viewing.
- Relax on the wrap-around deck with panoramic bluff and ridgeline views.
- Finish your perfect day soaking in the spa as the sun sets behind the ridge.
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From a writer: I meant to leave you a THANK YOU! note, but I was literally working up until the last minute. Thank you so, so much for lending me your lovely home. What a perfect retreat, so many nooks to tuck into and write . . . and so many flat surfaces to spread out on and organize! And the sun, oh the sun. The way you managed to situate the house so that it gets morning, mid-day and afternoon sun is so impressive. I’d love to visit again with my husband and my daughter when she’s a bit older. She’s a girl who gets very absorbed in things and I can see her spending hours with binoculars identifying various water fowl.