Beautiful place to stay

Guest: Ann (Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 01/27/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

Beautiful, pet-friendly home, right in Point Reyes Station. Perfect if traveling with responsible children and/or well-behaved pet. Owners are very gracious and accomodating.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, families with teenagers.

Charming cottage getaway

Guest: Jack (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 11/19/11

The property appeared just as described in the review. Located in beautiful Point Reyes, the cottage was well-cleaned, quiet, charmingly decorated. The property owner provided a number of amenities (including bathrobes, soap/shampoo, slippers, guidebooks to the local area, etc.) that made the unit feel comfortable and welcoming. The cottage comes with a nice backyard and hot tub. The owner provided a brief tour of the property upon our arrival, but otherwise respected guests' privacy during our stay. I would highly recommend staying at Lavender House Cottages. With easy access to Point Reyes (along with restaurants, shops, and markets) as well as the surrounding natural beauty of Marin County, the cottage makes a wonderful romantic retreat, or a great place to get away with a couple of friends. We would definitely stay there again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+.

Charming, Cozy and Convenient

Guest: love to travel (Billings, MT)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11 Review Submitted: 10/21/11

We loved staying at this cozy little house. It is beautifully furnished with thoughtful attention paid to a traveler's every need right down to books, magazines, travel guides, bath products, black-out blinds and binoculars. It is a quick walk to main street ,where restaurants are located and an hours drive to Sonoma. The back patio and hot tub were thoroughly enjoyed by us and our little one loved crawling around the fenced back yard. The charcoal grill and kitchen appliances were top notch, as was everything in the home actually. If we have the opportunity to stay here again, we would grab it without hesitation.

Owner response:So happy you found us and we hope to see you again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfect vacation getaway!

Guest: Paish (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/19/11

Lavender House was wonderfully relaxing vacation getaway for the 4 of us. There was thoughtful attention to every detail in providing guests with a comfortable enjoyable stay. The location was perfect. The house was a quiet street yet just around the corner from the restaurants and shops. The front yard garden and back yard were lovely, the kitchen was the most fully equipped ever and all the linens were high quality. We also appreciated the variety of good books, many with information on the area. Our host Eileen was delightfully welcoming and helpful. We will look forward another stay. Many thanks!

Owner response:Thanks Paisha, We look forward to you and your lovely friends' return! Eileen and Martin Lavender House Cottages hosts

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Lavendar House was Terrific!!

Guest: dale (Reno NV)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11 Review Submitted: 06/27/11

We spent a terrific four nights at Lavender House last week. It was very clean, well decorated and offered all the amenities from Peets cofee in the fridg to luxerious bath towels, and bedding. The owner was very helpful in suggesting hiking in the area. The Tomales Bay Trail was spectacular. We would highly recommend a stay there!

Owner response:Thank you Dale! Lots more trails to explore when you return!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Our favorite rental in the Point Reyes area

Guest: Anonymous (Oakland)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11 Review Submitted: 04/13/11

My family (two young children) has stayed at five places in Point Reyes, Inverness, and Olema, and this is our clear favorite. The restored Craftsman has lovely character details: original hinges on the doors, a wainscoted dining room now converted to a second living room with the original china display ledge. The amenities were great: very plush towels, slippers and sandals, comfortable duvets, a selection of local cheeses waiting in the refrigerator (including my local favorite, Point Reyes Blue), a recently renovated and nicely equipped kitchen, all the beds (including the pullout couch) were very comfortable. The location (literally) next to central Point Reyes Station is very convenient, and we didn't fully appreciate its benefits until we arrived there: I walked quickly for pastries and coffee in the morning, we walked to the nearby playground with the kids for an hour before dinner, we took our son to the toy store and bookstore when he started getting restless, we could have wine at Stellina since no one had to drive back, we bought groceries a few minutes before dinner. We typically like to explore new houses, but this is the first place we will surely return to.

Owner response:It is our pleasure....... So happy you enjoyed your stay! Eileen and Martin

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Stay

Guest: Juanita (Mountain View)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

My fiancée (at the time) and I stayed at the Lavender Cottage for a friends wedding. The reception was held at a restaurant on the main street and we were very happy to see we were walking distance from the site. The house was perfect and was exactly what we were looking for. We had the added bonus of the hot tub and the nice deck. We had a great time at the house and we're definitely coming back when we're in the area. Thank you again for everything! Juanita and Hector Gonzalez

Owner response:Thank you Juanita! And, Best Wishes to you and Hector on your wedding! Eileen and Martin

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

Just what we needed to get away and relax

Guest: Chris and Suzanne T. (Danville, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10 Review Submitted: 10/03/10

This cottage was so warm and inviting and filled with everything you'd ever need. We LOVED the craftsman-style look and the feel of the place. The private Hot tub in the back yard and the claw-foot tub were a nice bonus too :) We also absolutely LOVED the location. A 1-3 minute walk to just about any of the great shops and restaurants and the local market which we could get anything you could find at almost any regular supermarket, but this one has a much nicer small-town feel. Also conveniently located to tons of trails and hiking (We hiked out to Arch Rock at Pt Reyes-- stunningly beautiful!). Although the cottage was so close to town we could still sleep with the window open and it was so quiet and peaceful. Overall this was the perfect spot for my wife and I and our daughter to get away and relax. Eileen and her husband are just a stone's throw away if you need them for anything and they are so friendly and helpful and informative. We shall plan to stay here again should our travels bring us back to the area.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.

Perfect house!

Guest: Tessa (Sebastopol, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

This house was perfect for our family. The location is ideal, and PRS is a lovely town. The house is meticulously cared for and very comfortable. Kitchen is well appointed. Bedrooms are super comfortable. I would stay there again, and I have already recommended this house to friends.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

5 star accommodations in a World Class Park

Guest: Stephanie & Jay (Corte Madera, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/15/10

I am always pleading for a day trip to Point Reyes, one of the most beautiful, easily accessible parks in the Bay Area. Until Lavender Cottage, we've had mixed experiences with our overnight stays- some too funky and some too expensive with attitude. Eileen and Martin have renovated an original vintage cottage with a design sensibility that you don't find in western Marin. The location is perfect, whether you choose to enjoy the park, downtown restaurants, the coast, or a hot tub and elegant meal at home. The accommodations are flexible enough to accommodate a small family or group of close friends who seek to appreciate the best Point Reyes has to offer.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.