Location: Inverness, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (Located at the entrance to Tomales Bay State Park) View Map
Accommodations: Elevated Tree Top Glass House, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Hi House is a unique elevated studio style glass home located ridgetop amidst Bishop Pines overlooking Tomales Bay State Park and the Point Reyes National Seashore. Situated on five acres and completely surrounded by State Park and National Seashore, this tree top home is the perfect getaway for two. Just relax in comfort neslted in the swaying trees, or venture and explore the historic lighthouse, ocean & bay beaches, or hiking trails and numerous other activities located just minutes away. Your access to this unique home is by electric tram or spiral staircase. Due to the unique nature and features of Hi House, children are not permitted.
Located on Pierce Point peninsula at the entrance to Tomales Bay State Park, The Trees By Tomales Bay consists of two private vacation homes situated on 5 acres. The property features spectacular views of Tomales Bay and Abbotts Lagoon, and is surrounded on all sides by State Park and National Seashore.
Enjoy the solitude and peacefullness of our unique setting amidst bishop pines, oaks and beautiful vistas, or venture to the beaches and trails of Tomales Bay State Park (5 minutes) or the many vistas, trails, historic sites and beaches of the Point Reyes National Seashore (5-15 minutes).
POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE comprises over 100 square miles, including 32,000 acres of coastal wilderness area. Estuaries, windswept beaches, coastal scrub grasslands, salt and freshwater marshes, and coniferous forests create a haven of 80 miles of unspoiled and undeveloped coastline. Abundant recreational opportunities include 147 miles of hiking trails, backcountry campgrounds, and numerous beaches, including over 10 continuous miles of unspoiled beach. Kayaking, biking, hiking, beachcombing, surf fishing, seasonal whale and elephant seal watching, bird watching and wildlife viewing are just a few of the activities awaiting your visit. Additionally, you can explore geology, Coast Miwok Indian culture or Lighthouse history by visiting the many historic sites within the park. Located just an hour’s drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Seashore is a great escape from a busy city life.
TOMALES BAY STATE PARK is comprised of a 2,000-acre day-use park which features four gently sloping, surf-free beaches, protected from winds by Inverness Ridge, the backbone of the Point Reyes Peninsula, as well as forests, fields, hills, meadows and marshes - each with its own plant life, including varieties of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. One of the finest remaining virgin groves of Bishop pine in California is in the park's Jepson Memorial Grove. Wildlife in the area includes foxes, raccoons, badgers, weasels, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, deer, bobcats, skunks, wood rats, field mice, moles and other animals. There are also land and sea birds, including the spotted owl, quail, goldfinches, puffins, great blue heron, pelicans, ruddy ducks, woodpeckers, meadowlarks - and more. The park has hiking trails connecting all its bay beaches, and is a popular place for picnicking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, bird watching, clamming and boating.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Elevator: Electric tram transports guests to Hi House
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Vistas of Abbott's Lagoon, Ocean, and Point Reyes National Seashore
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Decks on East and West side(watch sunrises and sunsets), and as we are located in the heart of the National Seashore and State Park and it's abundance of wildlife, we do not allow any pets.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children: Due to the nature of the house, children are not permitted.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$160 night weekdays /$185 night Wkends & Holidays / Plus 10% Tax
Minimum 2 night stay / Minimum 3 night stay for Holidays.
Maximum occupancy 2 Adults - Children not permitted
Payment in full required with reservation.
14 day advance cancellation required for full refund,less processing fees.
For cancellation within 14 days of stay, you will be credited back any portion of
your stay we are able to rebook, less processing fees.
Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Tree Top Glass Home in the Heart of the National Seashore
Year Purchased: 1954
Why the Owner Chose Inverness
This property was purchased as a vacation home by my grandparents. They added a second home, Hi House, in 1960. My siblings and I purchased the property from the family(s) in 1974. We rented occasionally to friends, and in 2004 my wife and I began to offer the homes as vacation rentals.
The Unique Benefits at this Elevated Tree Top Glass House
Peace, solitude, nature. Surrounded by Tomales Bay State Park and the Point Reyes National Seashore. Property is isolated, yet only minutes from the seashore, bay, hiking, biking, birding, whale watching and dining.
Tomales Bay State Park entrance to Heart's Desire Beach, Indian Beach, Vista Point picnic area and hiking trails.
Great bay beach for kids and families. Picnic tables, bbq's, easy hiking trails to neary bay beaches, fishing and easy access for kayaking.
Beautiful ocean bay beach with small restaurant, sandy beaches, swimming, surfing, fishing, etc. With it's beautiful white cliffs it is a spectacularly beautiful beach and more protected than the ope
Classic California coastal lighthouse beautifully preserved. Spectacular vistas of the rugged coastal seashore, the Farallone Islands, San Francisco. Seasonal whale watching.
Chimney Rock features seasonal elephant seal viewing, birding, hiking, fantastic vistas of Drake's Bay and it's cliffs. Also home to the historic Point Reyes Lifesaving Station.
Wonderful new restaurant located in the Golden Hinde Motel and Marina.
The Olema Inn - Great food, Fine dining 415-663-9559 The Farmhouse Restaurant - Family dining - 415-663-1264
Station House Cafe - 415-663-1515, A gourmet neighborhood cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1974. Cafe Reyes - 415-663-9493, Thin crust wood fired pizzas.
Park Information, gift store, Miwok village, extensive hiking trails.
Property Photos
- Hi House...Spring sunrise with a light fog. - Inverness, CA - California Vacation Real Estate Rental - Unique Accommodations
- View of bed, kitchen to left with spiral stair access. Bath to right of bed. - Inverness, CA - California Vacation Real Estate Rental - Unique Accommodations
- A tranquil getaway for two... - Inverness, CA - California Vacation Real Estate Rental - Unique Accommodations
- Dine with a view...
- ...Relax on the deck
- Tomales Point Trail Vista
- Grazing Tule Elk at Tomales Point
- White Pelicans at Indian Beach
- Tomales Bay at Dusk
- Tomales Bay State Park Indian Beach Trail
- Point Reyes Historic Lighthouse
- Drake's Beach
- Pelicans at Arch Rock
- Big Waves, Windy Day on the Great Beach
- Local visits during lunch stop
- Deer grazing along the Chimney Rock trail
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Barb & Brad , Virginia Beach, VA
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Jay Spooner , Sacramento Ca.
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Mark and Laura , Modesto, California
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Rich & Lois Gast , West Lafayette, Indiana
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Thank you for sharing this lovely home. We thought the view inside was as beautiful as the view outside! We stayed here two nights while on our honeymoon. We listened to Sinatra & Dean Martin while sipping champagne. I cooked for Eric the first time as his wife here at Hi House. We will be back!
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What a unique house in a very beautiful part of your country. Quite a contrast to the hustle & bustle of San Francisco! We enjoyed the hiking and beaches and Point Reyes Station is such a great little town with a lovely atmosphere. As architects, Hi House was of great interest to us!
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So much to do, so little time. The hustle & bustle of everyday life. Hi House and it's surroundings change that. Crisis fade, and time slows down. The perfect way to recharge the batteries. Thanks for the wonderful weekend.
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Back again to one of our most favorite, relaxing places! This is our third stay here and I'm sure there will many more in the future!
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What an amazing house! The tree house is a perfect place to chill & relax and Tomales Bay is wonderful to remember that nature is the best remedy for busy, stressed lives. The fog-shrouded trees at 1'000 feet are a sight we'll never forget.
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Thank you for providing the Hi House as a weekend rental.It truly is a magical place, from the time we arrived- and the cable car was lit w/fairy lights & the Hi House glowed above us in the Bishop pines- until the final morning when we awoke "floating" high in the trees the sun streaming through all the windows- everything has been perfect. Thank you too for the privacy you give to your guests- it compliments the wildness of the place. We look forward to returning.