SPECTACULAR VIEW Bayfront Getaway -- great for family or friends!

Marshall, CA, USA

House1290 sq. ft.
Bedrooms3
Sleeps6

Bathrooms2
Half Baths0
Minimum Stay2 nights

House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6)

OUR BEACH COTTAGE 'Helen's Hideaway' is a wonderful setting for a family or friends vacation. We listened to our visitors and recently upgraded the cottage to enhance your comfort and enjoyment of this spectacular setting. This is a simple and well-maintained beach cottage, located right on Tomales Bay.

NEWS -- our dock has been rebuilt and is ready for fishing or just contemplating the beauty of the bay!

NEW ADDITION -- INTERNET ACCESS AND NEW FLAT SCREEN TV with Sony Entertainment Network, Netflix and connection for your laptop (pc).

The center of this cottage is a large living room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Tomales Bay. You can experience the Bay from anywhere on the first floor. It's a great place to watch wildlife while you have an intimate or family meal, read a novel in front of the fire, or just sit and relax.

The house has a master bedroom downstairs with an adjoining bathroom with shower. Upstairs has 2 bedroom, one with a queen size bed and one with twin beds. There is a bathroom on the second floor, with a tub and overhead shower.

The house is surrounded by a deck and has a dock that reaches out into the bay. It's a perfect place to watch the sunset, sip a glass of wine and just enjoy the bliss of beautiful Tomales Bay.

The house is walking distance to the Tony's Seafood Restaurant, The Marshall Store, kayaking, and Hog Island Oysters. Enjoy day trips to Point Reyes Seashore, the Russian River, local wineries, whale watching, etc. We are very well located to take advantage of all the West Marin has to offer!

If you are not up for driving around, its a great place to sit in front of a roaring fire with friends and loved ones. We have a collection of old DVD and videos and a paperback library. If you like to fish, you can throw a line out from the deck or the pier. Digging clams under the house is another afternoon activity. Small charcoal barbecue available to cook your catch!

This is not an elegant house, but comfortable, family-friendly and situated in the midst of spectacular beauty.

Keywords: Vacation House, Bay Front Property, Family Friendly, Bay View

Property Manager

SANDY GRAY, Property Manager or Barbara, Co-Owner

Member Since 2009

Response rate:
100%

Response time:
within a few hours

Speaks:
English, Spanish

Calendar last updated:
Jun 23, 2018

About SANDY GRAY, Property Manager or Barbara, Co-Owner

This house was owned by our mother who bought it as a family getaway. All of our family has spent weekends and vacations here. We want to share it with you because it a place that means so much to us. We hope you and your loved ones enjoy it as much as we do.

SANDY GRAY, Property Manager or Barbara, Co-Owner purchased this House in 1970

Why SANDY GRAY, Property Manager or Barbara, Co-Owner chose Marshall

This is one of the most pristine locations in the Bay Area. Though it is not far from San Francisco and the East Bay, you very quickly feel you are in 'the country', away from the fast pace of city life. Our mother bought this house as a family getaway and it certainly has been that for our family over these many years.

What makes this House unique

This is house is great for a weekend away with a friend or for a family vacation. Located right on Tomales Bay, you find yourself in one of the most pristine seaside locations in California. It's just a great place to escape the busy-ness of every day life and regroup! We are also walking distance to Hog Island Oyster Bar and the Marshall Store Oyster Bar. To the north you can go to Nick's for dinner. To the south, you find Tony's, then Point Reyes Station restaurants, Olema or Inverness are all close by.

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Amenities

Internet
Pets Welcome
Accessible
Heater
Fireplace
Kids Welcome
Washer & Dryer
Parking
TV
No Smoking

Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

Bedroom 1
1 double
Bedroom 2
1 queen
Bedroom 3
2 twin/ single

Queen size Beds (1) One of the upstairs bedrooms has a queen size bed with adjoining bath, Double Beds (1) First floor master bedroom has a double bed with adjoining bathroom, Twin or Single Beds (4) One bedroom with twin beds located on the second floor with adjoining bathroom. It's possible to put twin beds together if desired., Baby Cribs (1) A portable baby crib is available. It is located in the closet of the master bedroom. Access to second floor bedrooms require ability to navigate stairs.

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

Shower in the downstairs bathroom; Tub with overhead shower in the upstairs bathroom

Location Type

Beach View
Beachfront
Water View
You have a gorgeous view of Tomales Bay from the whole lower floor of our house. If you are really worn out, you can sit all day and just look at the water -- it's very therapeutic!
Waterfront
This house is built over the water on Tomales Bay. Has a spectacular view of the Bay. Fishing is possible off the dock.

Theme

Romantic
Family
Away From It All

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Towels Provided
Telephone
Recently includes nationwide long distance service
Linens Provided
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Parking
Parking is available for two smaller cars or large SUV type vehicle in front of the house.
Internet
We recently connected to the local internet service. This makes is possible to connect to the web, netflix, etc. We also have a ROKU player so you can access tv stations, movies as well as buy HBO.
Heating
The house is not insulated, We have several space heaters to complement the heating system and wood burning stove.
Wood Stove
The woodstove provides excellent heat for the house. Firewood is available with the rental.
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Parking Off Street
Living Room
Overlooks Tomales Bay -- floor to ceiling windows on three sides.
Wood Fireplace
Fireplace in the livingroom. Wood for fireplace included

Kitchen

Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Cooking Utensils
Kitchen has cooking utensils as well as a full set of pots and pans.
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Dishes & Utensils
Kitchen
Kitchen is equipped with dinnerware for at least six. Kitchen also has basic spices, coffee, tea and some condiments.

Dining

Dining Area
Dining
Dining room table seats four comfortably. Looks out over the bay from every seat. There is a picnic table on the deck that seats six.
comfy seating for 6 people

Entertainment

Television
New 32'' flatscreen tv with a ROKU internet player and dvd player. We now have internet access so you can connect your laptop to the flatscreen tv. TV equipped with Netflix and Roku.
VCR
DVD Player
Books
Great selection of thriller and detective novels.
Games
Vintage Monopoly game as well as checkers, cards, etc
Video Library
We have a selection of old and classic videos and dvd's. Current dvd's are available in Point Reyes at the deli and the library

Outside

Lawn / Garden
Small front garden
Balcony
Outdoor Grill
Please bring your own charcoal
Deck / Patio
Our home has wrap-around deck and a dock. The deck has a gate to the dock which should be kept closed when children are present.

Suitability

wheelchair accessible
A small wheelchair may fit through the entry door or the sliding door to the deck. A person with limited mobility can access the front yard, the deck and the first floor living room, dining area, bathroom and bedroom

Attractions

restaurants
winery tours

Leisure Activities

walking
beachcombing
bird watching
whale watching
scenic drives
boating
shelling
wildlife viewing
photography

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

Sports & Adventure Activities

sailing
cycling
fishing
hiking
pier fishing
sound/bay fishing
kayaking

Notes

Private dock for boating or fishing, Private front yard for outdoor eating or sunbathing. Possible to swim off the pier -- at your own risk!

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

24 Reviews

Good3.9/5

1 - 6 of 24

Stunning g views!!

5/5

Stayed Nov 2017

Pat S.

We had such a wonderful time! The property has an as absolutely STUNNING view that we enjoyed throughout our stay, but especially at sunset. The home is comfortable and welcoming, but not ostentatious. Sandy, the property manager was immensely helpful in answering my questions about parking ahead of time. She also had suggestions for me as to where to buy crab for a special meal. We brought kayaks and were able to launch them right from the property. We had such a special family rrunion over the Thanksgiving holiday. Highly recommended Helen's Hideaway!

Owner's Response:

We're happy that you had a great Thanksgiving at our family vacation home. It's a wonderful place to have a family gathering. Your experience is what we hope for our guests -- comfortable and welcoming. I hope you have the chance to come again. Happy Holidays!

Spacious, comfortable, on the water, clean rustic home

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Greg M.Mission Viejo

Stayed there, more that plenty of room four for people, very comfortable, very convenient location, first time to Tomales Bay, very impressed with area and available activities. Will be coming back!

Funky with the best deck on the bay

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Oyster GuySanta Cruz, Calif.

Have stayed here many times. It is dated but charming and your not coming here for the house your coming here for the views the atmosphere and the water. This house has all of those. Just installed new spiral staircase to upstairs much more user friendly than old one. large picture windows lets you fell right in the bay. the large deck and pier is a real bonus for those warm afternoons and sunny mornings. You can't go wrong for the price. I will stay here again.

Rustic

4/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Frank G.

Comfy like a pair of very old slippers & robe. Sure there are things that are in need of upgrading, the blinds should be replaced, both sets of slider’s glass have failed, etc., however, close the side blinds, open the front blinds, turn the couches and coffee table to face the bay and enjoy the view! Ate at Nick’s cove everyday, loved the sound of the waves lapping up under the house, read endlessly, perfect! Came away rested and happy! Will return!

Comfortable with a great view

4/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Frank B.

The overall impression is nothing fancy. But, if you are looking to relax and stretch out on a couch, fire in the fireplace, cup of coffee in your hand and watch the fog burn off the peninsula across the bay...this is the place.

The area is fabulous and i come here often. This cabin is well equipped and...i am going to use this word again...comfortable.

Pt Reyes Seashore is such an incredible natural area. We saw elk, whales, elephant seals, falcons, bobcats, coyote, deer....beaches, great hiking trails, the estuarys and the dairy farms.

We also had a nice drive up to Armstrong Redwoods, Goat Rock, wine country.

Lots of good food in the area and the Palace Market in Point Reyes Station is a gem.

To reiterate, if you are looking for the lap of luxury, look elewhere. But, if you want to truly relax this is a great choice.

needing major updating!

1/5

Stayed Feb 2018

Linda z.

We were so looking forward to staying here at the bay and were very very disappointed in the accommodations. . First off in the kitchen I wouldn't use the stove . It was so caked on with old grease inside I didn't dare use it. The coffee pot had used coffee grounds in pot and dirty coffee cups in cupboard. I did mention this to the manager who informed the owner and I was refunded for my cleaning deposit. The owner had just stayed there before we came. At night there was a party of 6 people next door to us and the curtains had these vertical strips blinds the ones that clip on, over half were missing so at night the people could see right into the living room. the other blinds were also missing many of there strip blinds. The upstairs comforter had holes in it, the washcloths stacked near the sink were clean but tattered and had old stains. The downstairs shower leaked down the wall. The whole place just smelled musty !! I get that it is an old place but really what does it cost to replace the blinds so your guest can have privacy, go to Costco and get a stack of washcloths, replace the bedding, replace the squeaky old saggy mattresses.. WE as guests pay good money for a nice getaway and you could have easily replaced some of these things listed. If your are planning on renting this home I would ask the manager if the owner has done any updates on this place . Once we were there we saw a lot of other places for rent that were much more nicer on the bay than this rental.