SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!

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A wooden deck with potted plants and a view of a calm lake with a boat in the distance.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a view of the kitchen.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a sink, and a stove. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A fireplace with a screen, a stack of firewood, and a wicker basket.
A waterfront house with a wooden deck and a small bridge over water.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Tomales Bay State Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Marshall, CA
  • Place, Tomales Bay State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Reyes National Seashore
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Graton Resort and Casino
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Marshall

Located in Marshall, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomales Bay State Park and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park, while Tomales Regional History Center and Tomales Town Hall are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
Marshall, CA

What's nearby

  • Tomales Bay State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 21 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 47 min drive - 53.4 km
  • Charles M. Schulz Museum - 58 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Russian River - 58 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hog Island Oyster Farm - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nick's Cove - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Marshall Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tomales Bay Oyster Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends! on Nov 8, 2026 start from $613, 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 SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends! located?

This family-friendly Marshall vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tomales Bay State Park and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park. Tomales City Park and Tomales Regional History Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing house right on the water with unbelievable views. It's not fancy, but it was perfect for us. The host was kind, and responded quickly to questions. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Super unique. Great relaxing location. Tons of charm. Even better than the pictures!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th year at Helen’s Hideaway and we immediately made a booking for 2027.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2026
Thanks Steven you are a treasured guest at Helen’s. We are so happy to share the house with you year after year. So glad you get the specialnesses of Helen’s Hideaway! Meg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Beautiful views, lots of space, and easy to get to surrounding shopping, dining, and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2026
We are so happy you had a good stay and enjoyed our beautiful views! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Perfect spot for a weeks vacation on Tomales Bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2026
Exactly it is just that! The views are mesmerising. Thanks for your visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3rd Visit to Helen’s Hideaway

A fantastic place…so much so that we have already reserved for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2026
We are so glad to hear this! We love return guests. It’s so great to share Helen’s with others. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is wonderful. The view and access to the dock and deck were the best part of the house for our family. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2026
We are so happy you got the full Helens’s experience. It’s a pleasure to host and share the house. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!!

We loved the property and thoroughly enjoyed our visit! It was the perfect way to destress and have family time. The house was fully stocked and communication with property manager was easy. The location was great and we loved our relaxing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location charming stay

Thank you for a wonderful relaxing trip. We really loved being right on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
We are always pleased to share with guests the lovely location of this property and its surroundings. mgr
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay in heart of Marshall

Great location near many of the great restaurants in Marshall, easy to travel to neighboring towns as well. Clean, amazing views, as pictured in property photos. Would definitely consider staying here again when visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location

Lovely location

It was peaceful, quiet and so nice to stare out at the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location right over the water was spectacular and the view out of the windows couldn't have been better. Downstairs bed was pretty hard and the sticky kitchen cabinets put up a bit of a fight but nothing that took away greatly from our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2026
Thanks for sharing your experience we will work on the doors. Appreciate hour feedback. Glad you enjoyed your time at Helen’s!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Cozy and the views are amazing, very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoy the wonderful aspects of our beautiful location. mgr
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful cottage on the water

Fabulous view, well equipped kitchen and expansive decks to enjoy the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 5, 2022
Thank you for staying at Helen’s Hideaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

Perfect for our family. Great location. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you for the appreciation of our property. We are always glad to share our wonderful location and home with our guests. mgr
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SAME TIME NEXT YEAR

This was our second stay at Helen’s Hideaway and we enjoyed everything so much, we booked for the same week next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2026
We love to hear that and really enjoy our return guests! Thsnks for sharing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An unusual find, peaceful and surrounded by nature, we saw five otters in 2 days.

Sandy is quick to help with any details and the location, simplicity and private dock of this fishermans hideaway is unparalleled on Tomales Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
I am sitting here in Marshall at our dining room table, looking out onto Tomales Bay. You're right about the quiet, private space. It's a simple luxury to watch nature go by in front of you. We just finished more upgrading -- new mattresses upstairs, new window coverings to enhance your privacy. We've addressed all the little things that happen naturally to a house on the water. Thanks for appreciating Sandy, our house manager, who goes out of her way to help make our guests' stay a wonderful experience! We look forward to welcoming you back to Helen's!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

Had a marvelous time. A little cold in the morning, a fireplace insert would be nice but the deck the view the location all marvelous!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2020
Thank you Debbie! We appreciate your feedback and will look into your suggestion. We do have space heaters for the rooms in the meantime. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view, comfortable home

This is a great location on the bay, great wildlife viewing, fishing, crabbing, birding. Home is "nice rustic" with all you need to just relax & appreciate the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We have stayed at various houses in the area and this is my favorite place. This is going to be our to-go place in Marshall from now on. We loved the huge deck, fireplace and just glancing out the floor to ceiling window to the beautiful water views. It's quiet, serene and just the place to relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2020
Thank you Glenda! We are so happy you could stay at Helen's Hideaway and enjoy staying over Tomales Bay! Please come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage on the Bay

Very cozy and comfortable house right in the heart of oyster/seafood heaven in Marshall! Great deck for outdoor living. Well equipped kitchen. Hosts are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Scene on Tomales Bay

Great house for couple and friends. Well-stocked Host available and helpful. This is our third time in the Tomales/Bay/ Marshall area and it is a perfect getaway. We wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it! So relaxing.

We loved our stay at this house. Cozy, rustic and not pretentious. The house is right on the bay and you can hear the water at night and spend the day on the deck. We walked up the road and got oysters to bbq. Great stay and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2020
Thank you Jennifer! We are so happy you had a wonderful stay at Helen’s Hideaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in point Reyes area

We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO. The aesthetics of this home are gorgeous. I felt very unplugged it was a welcome change.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful rental in amazing setting

The four of us celebrated a special occasion by renting this wonderful property on the water in Marshall. We enjoyed all the beautiful local scenery and fantastic variety of restaurant choices. We had a minor issue we needed help with and resolved it quickly with the property manager. Looking forward to staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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