The Raven's Roost: Expansive Views of Tomales Bay and Hills Inverness, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 72305

Every room has this view of Tomales Bay and the hills beyond.

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Location: Inverness, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (Point Reyes Station (3 miles away))

Accommodations:  House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 5-12)

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This is a wonderful house for families, company retreats or groups of friends to get together in a very peaceful setting. There is ample common space - the dining room seats twelve - and the four bedrooms (five including the cottage) are each large and well seperated from each other. The perfect setting for two to five couples. Add the futon and sofa sleeper to accomodate a few extra.

Privacy and tranquility: This 12 year old, architect designed home sits high on the Inverness Ridge with breath-taking panoramas of Tomales Bay and Elephant Mountain. Walking distance to Point Reyes National Seashore trails. Migratory birds transit the area en mass, as well as the occasional gray fox. We have a resident bobcat, who may let you photograph him. We had a report of a mountain lion in the driveway, but I'm skeptical. The Raven's Roost is located just a little over an hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge and is immediately adjacent to the incredible Point Reyes National Seashore.

Large living room has vaulted ceilings and custom lighting. Dramatic views from all rooms. Kitchen includes granite counters, custom cabinetry, restaurant-grade oven with hood. Upstairs/downstairs decks and patio offer plenty of outdoor space.

Relax in the hot tub after a day on the trail or at the beach.

This rental consists of a four bedroom, two and a half bath home and a detached guest cottage. In the main house, one room has a king bed, the other three have queens. The cottage has no cooking facilites but adds a queen bed, full bath (shower only) small refrigerator and a sink.

The house is to be used by our overnight guests only, and cannot be used for larger parties, weddings or groups of more than 12 adults.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
  • Private Hot Tub
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Water View
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Birding, Beaches, Relaxing

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Rate for the house (1 king bed, 3 queen beds, futon in tv room,
Sofa sleeper in lounge) -  $650/nt.
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Add the studio cottage (queen bed, full bath(shower only)) - $130/nt.
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Cleaning fee of $125 regardless of length of stay.
3 nt minimum stay -4 nt minimum July4th/Thxgiving; 5 for Xmas/New Years
Two nt minimum Dec 1 thru Apr 1.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 12/16/08
  Positive Rating
  
  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Oh my Gosh. I left there so euphoric that I just woke up this very moment to realize that I never thanked you!!!!! It was wonderful. Truly an inspirational place. It was much warmer in feel that the photos could express. We danced, we drummed, we hot tubbed, we slept under the stars, we cooked and cleaned and cooked again. We ate dinner on the deck with warm november breezes! We watched the full moon rise and set. We did yoga and meditation as the sun rose. We worked very, very hard at what we came to do and accomplished so much! I hope we can return.
• 07/07/06
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  Jim Slotta , Berkeley California
  • We had a GREAT retreat in The Raven's Roost - brought up 7 programmers and spent an awesome two days making plans, drawing on whiteboards, staring off at the horizon, taking walks along the ridgeline. Everything about this house is fantastic. You are really on top of the world. Thanks largely to the wonderful inspiring space, our group came up with new visions, and had a great experience together. One of us even had new twin babies, and stayed in the guest house with babies and spouse! The kitchen was amazing, as was everything else. We'll hopefully be returning again one day soon. Finally, all interactions with the owner were very low key and pleasant. Thanks, Tom, for making your home available to us.
• 06/06/06
  Positive Rating
  , San Francisco, CA
  • Highly recommended for large groups. This is really a beautiful home. We had six adults, four teenagers and two small kids in our party, plus five more adults dropped in for cocktails and dinner. There was plenty of room for everyone. The layout is very well thought out, the architecture and garden are spectacular, the beds are comfortable, and the rooms are well-appointed and spacious. A disabled member of our party found it very easy to park her car and get around using her motorized scooter-chair. There are lots of fun things to do a short drive down the hill. We went on a 2-hour trail ride at Five Brooks Stables, and some of our group enjoyed hiking and watching a parade in Point Reyes Staion. We spent a lot of time looking at the view and just enjoying how comfortable and attractive it was. We made great use of the lovely kitchen, hosting 14 for dinner one night. It was such a treat to find good knives and nice pots and pans. On our last night, after the crowd left, my husband, my son and I sat in the hot tub looking over the valley as the sun went down and the fog rolled in. Our daughter spent a long time walking around saying goodbye to the place on our last morning, as she felt immediately connected to it--it was a lovely time for all of us. We hope to return every summer. There is so much more to explore in the area.
• 04/06/06
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  • I'm not sure if I've ever stayed in a more spectacular home. The views... I can't describe them. When you pull in the driveway you can hardly believe you have the correct address. The home itself is beyond lovely. Gorgeous views in every bedroom, a spectacular kitchen and living room, and the deck is unlike anything I've seen. If you have the chance, you must stay here.
• 01/03/06
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  • There is no way a photograph could do this home justice! It is simply a wonderful home, with the most indescribable views imaginable. The hosts are delightful people - kind and thoughtful, and eager to make one's stay as perfect as possible. You may as well not look at any other properties, because this is the best listing! Gorgeous setting with deer all around, quiet, impeccably maintained, and every amenity imaginable. I have stayed at many properties through this service, and this is hands down the best. Best rate, best house, best view, best location, best hosts! GO!! You will miss the vacation of your life if you don't!

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