Tranquility on the Bay in Marin - Renovated Waterfront Home
- House1850 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 2 nights
House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Bedrooms
Owner
Fred
- Languages:
- english
About Fred
I am in my 60s and enjoy a daily yoga practice, kayaking, hiking up the hills, nature photography, writing, playing saxophone and listening to live music. I bought the home after my SF employer offered me the option to become a telecommuter and I have never regretted it. Now I watch the cormorants and blue herons do their morning commute. Instead of hearing the morning news, I listen to the chatter of the swallows. I particularly enjoy the people and food of west Marin. Picking berries and mushrooms, enjoying kale and other veggies from our community garden, indulging in locally grown oysters and clams, eating at local restaurants, savoring locally caught salmon, Dungeness crab, and Halibut, eating Straus ice cream and Greek Yogurt, or Point Reyes Blue Cheese with Bovine Bakery organic bread and a bottle of Pt Reyes Pinot Noir is my idea of thinking globally but acting locally. Concerning the people who live here, we love us. Don't be afraid to talk to us. We love to share our bliss. Do you speak Marshall?
Fred purchased this House in 2010
Why Fred chose Marshall
I bought this home because it has a unique setting perched over a clean bay teeming with wildlife and with views of beautiful unspoiled hills and beaches. It is a spacious, comfortable and renovated home with newer dual-pane windows, light birch floors, and sunny southwestern exposure.
What makes this House unique
I enjoy swimming, yoga, hot tubbing, kayaking, bird-watching, photography, hiking, biking, hearing local musicians, eating the freshest sweetest oysters, clam chowder, and crab. I also enjoy wonderful food at Nick's Cove (3 miles north), Locals' Night at Tony's Seafood (one mile south), and in Point Reyes Station: Station House Cafe, Osteria Stellina, Reyes Cafe, Saltwater (Inverness), and Sir and Star (Olema). Nearby entertainment is at the Dance Palace and Old Western Saloon, among others.
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Internet
- Heater
- Hot Tub
- Fireplace
- Parking
- Accessible
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
- Exterior lighting
- Deadbolt lock
Location Type
- DowntownNearby Point Reyes Station has a charming downtown with great restaurants, a food market, a great bakery, Old Western Saloon, a progressive book store, handwoven fabrics, a bank, a Western store, etc.
- MountainBlack Mountain and Mount Vision are central features to the landscape
- Near The OceanMiles and miles of undeveloped ocean beaches in Point Reyes National Seashore; nearby Dillon Beach also has a 2-mile beach.
- RuralOrganic farms abound and there are farm tours; first organic dairy west of Mississippi is Strauss who has tasty products served in old-time bottles, as well as the BEST ice cream and Greek Yoghurt
- VillageMarshall is a charming fishing village. The boat works is still operating but the herring fleet is in mothballs. There are about three fishing boats left at Fishermen's Village. Salmon and crab!
- WaterfrontPerched over pristine Tomales Bay
- Beach ViewSandy beaches are a one-mile kayak paddle across the bay; 30 mile long ocean beaches at Pt Reyes National Seashore; nice ocean beach at Dillon Beach, 11 miles north
- Mountain ViewTree covered mountains are west of the bay
- Ocean ViewBay connects to ocean about three miles north; ocean roar can be heard from Abbot's Lagoon, two miles west
- Water ViewPanoramic 180 degree view of Tomales Bay and the Point Reyes National Seashore across the bay with various beaches
- WaterfrontHouse is on piers over Tomales Bay, a pristine tidal bay connected to ocean and fed by freshwater streams; ocean waves can be heard.
General
- TelephoneLand line offers free phone calls throughout USA
- HeatingGas fireplace and electric baseboard
- Linens Provided
- Fireplace
- Parking
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Fitness Room / EquipmentBowflex adjustable dumbbells
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomLeather sofa, two Danish modern chairs, teak coffee table and gas fireplace
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorLarge stainless steel with ice maker and full of condiments you can use
- StoveElectric range with full sized oven and four burners
- OvenStandard oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Ice Maker
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenAlmost new stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, skylight. Full size range-oven, large refrigerator-freezer with icemaker, dishwasher, disposer, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, etc.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningTeak dining room table that is expandable; brass chandelier from Tivoli
Entertainment
- Television46" 240Hz 1080p High Def Samsung TV in den; 36" High Def flat screen TV in master bedroom with swivel wall-mount
- Satellite / Cable2 TVs with DISH Satellite
- StereoTIvoli in Great Room; Sony CD player in Media Room
- DVD PlayerBlu-Ray and regular player
- Books
- Game Room
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Music LibraryVarious titles
- Pool TableChild's pool table in Media Room
- Toys
- Video LibraryVarious titles
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Kayak / CanoeTandem kayak
- Bicycles
- BoatAluminium row boat
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / Patio(2) wrap around decking with wire railing to preserve views, front porch, patio, and large dock
Suitability
- wheelchair accessible
Pool / Spa
- Hot TubJetsetter by Hot Springs suitable for up to three people
- Spa Whirlpool
Notes
- Amenities include a large fishing dock and crane to launch two-person kayak or row boat that you are welcome to use at your own risk
House Rules
Children not allowed - Not safe for toddlers since we are over the waterNot safe for toddlers since we are over the water
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking - Not allowed inside of houseNot allowed inside of house
Max guests: 5 (sleeps up to 5 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
72 Reviews
The View!!!
What a beautiful spot. This house, right on the water in Marshall, has everything one needs for a relaxing
visit. The hot tub is an added bonus. Highly recommend this property.
Right on the water!
Easy communication with Fred through the whole process as well as getting into the property. It was our first Valentine's Day as a married couple and he left us a bottle of wine in the fridge, super thoughtful (thank you!). We pretty much relaxed by reading, fishing (right off the dock on the property!) and enjoying the hot tub . Great place to unwind.
Glad you had a relaxing time, Amy. Thus the name Tranquility on the Bay. You are welcome to return. Thanks for treating our home with respect. Fred
Very relaxing holiday getaway
Everything about our stay was perfect. Extremely clean(which was very important as I have terrible dust allergies), well stocked, exceptional location with panoramic water view, wonderful vacation amenities(row boat and 2 person kayak as well as hot tub for 2). Everything you'd want in a five star resort.
Great location for visiting oyster bars and Point Reyes
Large deck directly on Tomales Bay with great sunsets. Walking distance to Tomales bay oyster bars. Master bedroom and bath very spacious and comfortable. Other bedrooms are small so property may be more suitable for a family than couples traveling together since rooms are very unequal.,
Wonderful stay
Everything was perfect. We would to love to stay again in the further.
Map
West Marin is close to civilization but a world apart once you pass over the verdant hills and descend toward the Pacific, traveling past Lucasfilm's Skywalker Ranch, through stately redwood groves, past lakes and along streams to a more peaceful, friendly way of life. A dominant part of this land is the Point Reyes National Seashore that offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails, horse trails, a Miwok Indian village, and miles of undeveloped sandy beaches.
In the fall and spring there is whale watching from the Point Reyes Lighthouse. Take the Tomales Point trail past a huge heard of Tule Elk.
A variety of birds come at different seasons. Keep your eyes open for Osprey, Red-tail hawk, Pelicans, Falcons, Blue herons, Snowy Egrets, Buffleheads, Commorants, and many others. Elephant seals, sea lions, and harbor seals are abundant.
Enjoy eating fresh oysters, clams, King Salmon, Halibut, and Dungeness crab from local waters. There are two major oyster farms and picnic areas within walking distance.
For wine-tasting the Point Reyes winery is six miles south and features very good estate grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, among others. Sonoma wineries are 30-45 minutes, Napa wineries are 1 hour east.
West Marin is foodies' paradise with great restaurants, an organic farmers' market on Saturdays, wonderful local cheeses (there is something special in the air). A visit to Cowgirl Creamery in Point Reyes Station offers a tour of the cheese-making process. There are food and farm tours. The Heidrun Meadery in Point Reyes Station produces a variety of mead beverages made in the Champenoise method (not sweet and bubbly like Champagne) and the various honeys impart a taste of whatever the bees ate, such as radish.
Nightlife is abundant due to local talented musicians. Live music can be heard on the weekends at the Old Western Saloon (one of the great dive bars dating back to 1800s), Station House Cafe, Dance Palace, Rancho Nicasio, and Smiley's in Bolinas. On Friday's Tony's Seafood had Locals' Night and featured live music, but it is being renovated and should open mid-summer 2017. On Tuesday Nick's Cove has live music and features a great prix fixe from a new excellent chef, as well as $1.50 Miyagi oysters.
In the mid to late afternoon I like the sunlight that bounces off the bay. There are many artists in the area attracted by the light and landscape. One of the better art galleries is Route One Gallery in Point Reyes Station operated by a collective of local artists. In addition to various art galleries in the area, Open Studios are usually Memorial Day, Labor Day weekends, and early December. You can also visit art galleries and antique shops in nearby Petaluma.
West Marin is made up a many interesting people. We have well-known authors and poets, famous musicians, celebrity chefs, an Oscar-winning actress, entrepreneurs, a scientist who chairs the National Academy of Science, corporate executives, professors, and progressive farmers. Most everyone is friendly and grateful that we live in such a beautiful area. Links that hold us together include our wonderful local radio station, KWMR (91.1FM or www.KWMR.org) and the Pulitzer Prize winning Point Reyes Light, our weekly newspaper.
If this isn't enough for you, San Francisco culture and night life is one hour away, or check out the various music venues in nearby Petaluma such as McNear's, Lagunitas Brew Pub, and others.