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Historic Inverness Retreat with Tennis Court near Point Reyes

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a comfortable sofa, and a dining area.
A two-story building with a porch and a sign that reads "U.S. Postal Office".
A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a piano, and a fireplace.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a sign welcoming visitors to a 'Shuck your own day' event, and a view of the lake in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Tomales Bay State Park

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • On-site fitness center
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Inverness, CA
  • Place, Tomales Bay State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Reyes Lighthouse
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full bathroom, upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half-bath, downstairs

Toilet

Main bathroom, downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomales Bay State Park and Point Reyes National Seashore, while Tomales Regional History Center and Tomales Town Hall are cultural highlights. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Inverness, CA

What's nearby

  • Tomales Bay State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Point Reyes Lighthouse - 36 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 51 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 55 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hog Island Oyster Farm - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Toby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Seafood Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Marshall Store - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Inverness Park Market - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Inverness Retreat with Tennis Court near Point Reyes pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Inverness Retreat with Tennis Court near Point Reyes?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Inverness Retreat with Tennis Court near Point Reyes on Oct 25, 2026 start from $1,043, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Inverness Retreat with Tennis Court near Point Reyes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Inverness Retreat with Tennis Court near Point Reyes?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Inverness Retreat with Tennis Court near Point Reyes located?

This family-friendly Inverness vacation home is located near the bay, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tomales Bay State Park and Chicken Ranch Beach. Shell Beach is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazinf rustic stay!

We had an amzing time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place!

Wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and storied place, great for a trip with friendskids. Kitchen is well-stocked, living room great for dinners and games, the yard and tennis court are stellar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, quiet, comfortable, altogether delightful! We loved the tennis and ping pong.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property with lots of room for the kids and dogs to run around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Inverness

A group of friends and I stayed here for a quite weekend away. Great old house feel and nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WE love this place! Gorgeous location and old construction. Fireplace is magnificent. Great enclosed yard for our small dog. Great deck with deck chairs in the sun. We've stayed here twice and hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

90th birthday family celebration

Perfect place to have the family fly in from out of state to celebrate the head of the family 90th birthday
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed get away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Inverness. This is a quirky house which is perfect to escape the heat of the bay and unwind and a beautiful part of northern California’s coastline.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unplug from the busy life

We loved the Colby House! It's really such a special hidden retreat. The location is amazing and very close to Point Reyes and the Cypress Tree Tunnel which is a must see..We'd be delighted to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Inverness Gem

This place is magical. Cozy, beautiful, charming….everything we needed to have an amazing family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get.away

We had a great time away with our teen boys. Lots of board games and yard games to entertain everyone! Great close to home get away!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Colby every time we stay! Even in the rain, we loved our time.!

Great family spot. Real, authentic, rich history. We feel a part of Colby having stayed here many times! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

This is a very special and historically interesting property in a lovely neighborhood in a wonderful area. We had so much fun with the tennis court and yard and exploring everything there is to do, and the house was very relaxing and cozy. It was a lovely stay and we will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Home

The rustic setting and old California Coastal style was exactly what we wanted and Colby House delivered it perfectly! The area is a favorite of ours and there was plenty to do and see. Our family group was three generations wide and each of us was continually charmed by the ambiance. We hope to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would recommend this place

What a dream! We felt like we were at adult summer camp. Perfect space for a small gathering or friends and family and secure for animals. We hope to be back! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for an extended family

My dad, aunts and several cousins from Mexico made this their home base during my wedding weekend. It was exactly what they needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

This was the absolute perfect spot for us to sit around and play games by the fire, play the piano, and be together. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Everything went smoothly. Very comfortable. Classic Inverness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Holiday House!

Colby House is an old-fashioned charmer of a property that reminds the visitor of Inverness' summer-house history, a tender place for children, trail-seekers, and those given to the imagination. Sprawling, comfortable, and welcoming—Colby House was a treat for our family's holiday gathering. We loved how welcoming and relaxing it was, how splendid the fireplace, how functional the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Inverness at it's Best!

Great old school "cottage." Wonderfully quiet and serene! Even though it rained and tennis was out, we and our two dogs thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Looking forward to better weather on a future stay and lots of tennis!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you so much for your review and I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Colby House is a great place for winter getaways - some of our best memories are of cold and rainy winter days, friends and family gathered around the fireplace in our cozy living room, good food, and lots of laughter and sharing. We look forward to having you - and your two dogs - for another visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Inverness Classic

A beautiful rainy winter stay here at the Colby House. This is true classic Inverness experience where you get to go back in time and live a magical life with family or friends. We are definitely coming back! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location

Quaint, rustic

Would be a great place for a family with kids; birding was wonderful; easy access to Point Reyes Seashore, birds, whales, elk, coyotes, and other creatures. For a group with couples there was a lack of privacy, and it was more rustic than we had expected from the online profile.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend in Inverness

Beautiful weather, charming cabin, excellent location. We adored Colby house. The camp-like atmosphere was perfect for our family. We played loads of tennis, beach and yard football, shucked too many oysters, and would absolutely go back. Great for families and friends who get along well and love the outdoors. Dogs love it too! Zoomies of happiness everyday! Thank you Kerry for sharing this gem with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Iconic Place

We had plenty of room for 6. Unfortunately the water heater for the main bedroom and bath went down and we never had hot water in that bathroom. The place was a very comfortable and authentic throwback in time. We had a great time. If you are going for the tennis, ask the host to clean the court prior. We received a discount from the host to compensate for the lack of hot water....great genture!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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