Casual Sunny Pt. Reyes Cottage: Close to Town: Family Friendly
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Welcome to our home in Point Reyes, a five-acre rectangular piece of land on the Mesa above Pt. Reyes Station. The house is located in the sunniest part of town where summer fog from the Pacific/Inverness usually burns off by mid-morning (at least during the warmer months). We have a remodeled deck at the back of the house which provides a great area for enjoying the sights, sounds and beauty of this special part of the world. It's also a great place to grill local foods on our easy-to-use and well-maintained gas grill.
Our house is a cozy and casual place. It's great for families and kids and is nice to come home to after a long day out hiking, beaching, or exploring the beautiful Pt. Reyes area. The main area of the house has an open floor plan with kitchen, dining and living room. There is a wood-burning stove perfect for those chilly evenings. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first bedroom has a queen bed and ample closet space. The second bedroom has two twin beds. The third bedroom is a master suite with a queen bed, attached bath and ample closet space as well.
There is also a pull out couch in the living room which will sleep an additional 2 guests. Ideally the house sleeps six, but can accomodate 8. We also have a pack and play for infants and can provide a high chair if needed.
Nearby you will find the Point Reyes National Seashore with an amazing diversity of hikes, coastal ecosystems, and history. Choose to spend time in any one of several local towns each with their own personality and something great to offer.
Easily drive or walk to nearby Point Reyes Station (just under a mile) for breakfast treats at the Bovine Bakery, a trip to the local market (Palace Market), a yoga class (Yoga Toes), a visit to the Farmer's Market or a meal at Osteria Stellina, a local Italian restaurant recently named one of the SF Chronicle's Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants. There are a host of other delicious food and charming retail establishments. Other towns worth a visit include Inverness (Vladimir's), Nicascio (Rancho Nicascio), and Olema (Olema Inn).
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Property Type
- 1 story
- House
- 1100 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Considered
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Amenities
- Wood Stove
- Hair Dryer
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Parking Off Street
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Books
- Toys
- Television
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Broadband Access
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
Pool & Spa
- Hot Tub
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Lawn / Garden
- Deck / Patio
Theme
- Adventure
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Churches
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Mountain Biking
- Golf
- Surfing
- Swimming
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Medical Services
- Kayaking
- Whale Watching
- Shopping
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Sight Seeing
- Scenic Drives
- Horseback Riding
- Walking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Playground
- Library
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
Reviews
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Great House in Great Location
Great House in Great Location
- Guest Maya
- Date of stay 04/27/12
- Review Submitted 05/02/12
I have stayed in this home numerous times and can honestly say it is one of the best vacation rentals I have visited. The location is fantastic because it is an easy drive from the Bay Area, yet feels like you are so far from the hustle bustle of the city. The house is located on a huge meadow that is all a part of the yard so you feel like you are secluded and have lots of privacy. The deck opens right out onto the meadow so if you have kids or a dog it is heaven! It is far from the road so it is quiet and we always see quite a few deer roaming around in the meadow. It's an easy walk into the darling town and short drives to beautiful ocean beaches or Kayaking on Tomales Bay. Lots of fresh Oysters and good organic food abound, or you can utilize the great kitchen or BBQ on the deck. All in all the house has all the amenities I look for in a rental getaway, it's clean, comfortable and quiet. I highly recommend it.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
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Comfortable Company
Comfortable Company
- Guest T.Y.
- Date of stay 11/10/11
- Review Submitted 12/02/11
A relaxing setting was the perfect way to describe the house. Lucky for us, the weather was AMAZING so we took advantage of the patio, BBQ, and let the dogs run the property. It's great for dogs -- lots of room for them to explore and it's far away from the street. The kitchen and living room is nice and open which is great for cooking/serving/sharing food and drinks. The living room furniture was pretty basic, but we spent most of our time outside anyway. The only two things we would negatively comment on: (1) the master bedroom bath window in the shower is not obscured so the neighbors could see you showering and (2) the garbage cans are way too small to accommodate a party of 8 for 3 days. It's recommended to either limit your trash or be very diligent with sorting compost and recycling. But, all in all, our friends and family enjoyed themselves which is all that matters. Thanks for the experience!!Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children.
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Great family rental
Great family rental
- Guest Grandma Arlene
- Date of stay 11/01/11
- Review Submitted 11/10/11
Perfect place for grandparents from the Midwest to meet and spend relaxed quality time with son, daughter-in-law, and 4-year-old grandson from Oregon. The property was as pictured in the photos - comfortable, cozy, quiet, clean and well-equipped. Toy box was a great plus. The rental agent was quite helpful and friendly. Comfortable beds, hot showers, sunshine, hikes, beaches, bakery, animals in the back yard...what's not to like?! Hope to make this a yearly tradition.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Well-appointed, lovely home with a pastoral view!
Well-appointed, lovely home with a pastoral view!
- Guest Jody
- Date of stay 05/19/11
- Review Submitted 05/23/11
This is hands-down the most well-appointed vacation rental I've stayed in: full kitchen, beautiful stove and refrigerator, some staples and even a beer cooler on the back porch. We spent our mornings on the back deck having coffee, our evenings on the sun deck enjoying the sunset, and half the day chasing the toddler around the enormous yard. It's not fancy, but it's just perfect for three generations to spend some time together and relax. We saw two deer, several moles, an osprey and countless other birds. Wonderful!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great Cottage!
Great Cottage!
- Guest Kristie
- Date of stay 09/09/10
- Review Submitted 10/19/10
We stayed here this fall and loved it. Cozy, close to town, a lovely deck - a terrific place for a family vacation!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great getaway in West Marin
Great getaway in West Marin
- Guest SarahFinn
- Date of stay 09/26/10
- Review Submitted 10/11/10
Had a very relaxing stay here with my hubby, son and in-laws. The house was perfect for my 21/2 year old( even a toy box!) and lots of yard to explore- also loved the sheep and donkeys down the road. The walk into town was a pleasant 15 minute stroll past paddocks and cute houses. Loved waking up to the distant sounds of cows mooing. hens clucking, birds chirping and deer in the yard. Awesome star gazing at night and bbq oysters out on the deck- perfect! The house was very well equipped- my highlight was the master shower with a view of the trees!!!Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.
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Great House! Great Town!
Great House! Great Town!
- Guest Gwen
- Date of stay 09/10/10
- Review Submitted 10/04/10
We love this property. The house is darling and functional for a family or 2 couples. So relaxing to sip wine on tne back deck and enjoy the sundown. Pt Reyes is such a cute little town. Great farmer's market, nice shopping, and friendly folks. Perfect getaway spot!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, people with disabilities.
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Wonderful weekend at your Pt. Reyes home
Wonderful weekend at your Pt. Reyes home
- Guest Kirsten
- Date of stay 09/17/10
- Review Submitted 10/02/10
We had a wonderful girls' weekend of relaxation, fine-dining on the porch (as we watched the sunset) and delicious oysters in Bolinas. The house is very comfortable and decorated with an eye for detail. It's also a within walking distance to town, which was a plus for shopping. It worked perfectly for the seven of us.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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sweet house in a great part of west marin
sweet house in a great part of west marin
- Guest Tracy
- Date of stay 09/10/10
- Review Submitted 09/16/10
I have stayed at this house a couple of times and love it. It's pretty close to town (very short drive or medium length walk), and situated in a lovely open field so you feel like you have no close neighbors. Quiet and peaceful. It is also great to sit on the deck, put your feet up and watch the sun set after a day of hiking, eating oysters and poking around Pt. Reyes Station. House has all the basic amenities anyone could need and a nice open kitchen/living room/dining room area where everyone can hang out together. Our kids especially love picking blackberries in season and having some wide open space to run and play!Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
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a great getaway!
a great getaway!
- Guest citydweller
- Date of stay 09/11/10
- Review Submitted 09/16/10
the house is simple, clean and comfortable. very comfy beds with great bedding! the decks are lovely and put the focus on the great outdoors. went kayaking, hiking, strolling to farmers market and restaurants in town. great breakfast at pine cone diner.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
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Rates
$750/weekend :: $220/additional night or week night :: $1800/week (7 nights) Holidays* $850/weekend :: $2000/week additional fees: 10% county tax cleaning fee $100 (+$25 for dogs) :: $200 refundable deposit :: 2 night min. *Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2004
About the owner: The owners use and enjoy the house throughout the year and are hoping to share the joy of a Point Reyes getaway with friends and friends of friends so please pass the word.
Why the Owner Chose Point Reyes Station:
We have been going to Point Reyes on weekends since 1994 and think it is one of the most special and undiscovered (at least under-utilized) natural treasures in California, which places it right near the top of the most amazing places we have visited in the world (night time stars in the sky, beautiful forests, beach and coastal waters, berries, apples, birds, elk, coyotes, salmon (hopefully), cheese, hiking and biking on fire roads, a surprising amount of culture for a tiny little town, oysters, rancho nicascio, bovine bakery, western saloon, station house, cafe reyes, yoga, toby's, olema inn etc...).
The Unique Benefits at this House:
our simple ranch style house is set on a rectangular parcel of land that is 5 acres in size and characterized by an open main field bounded on two sides by mesa road and two sides by neighbors separated by spruce and cypress trees, respectively. the perfect blend of openness with privacy, the Mesa area in Pt. Reyes is the sunny part of town so bring sun protection. nights are cool with incredible stars on clear nights. there are wild blackberry bushes on the property which fruit during the summer. the house is less than a mile walk from town - flat with one 2-3 minute uphill on the way home.
Contact us
- Primary: (415) 663-9543 (California, USA)
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Photos
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Property (5 acres) looking West with Inverness Ridge in background
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House and Back Yard from field
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Kitchen
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bedroom #1 with queen bed
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Deck and Back Yard
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Driveway with house in background behind redwoods
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dining area/living room with wood stove
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bedroom #2 with twin beds
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