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Experience luxury living in a converted historical bank building

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Luxury bed upstairs in super quiet bedroom.
Dining room, art gallery, music hall. The bank lobby.
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10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Tomales, CA
  • Popular LocationTomales Town Hall2 min walk
  • Popular LocationDillon Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationTomales Bay56 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)106 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Downstairs “lobby”

1 bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Experience luxury living in a converted historical bank building

Imagine spending the night in an historic old bank building in Northern California! Welcome to Not A Bank, a converted residence with modern amenities. Stay in the same building that Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton “robbed” in the movie BANDITS.
The space
This vacation spot is a short hop from:
★ Napa and Sonoma wine valleys
★ Bodega Bay where Alfred Hitchcock filmed “The Birds,”
★ Point Reyes National Seashore
★ Tomales Bay
★ Pacific Ocean.

Hike. Bike. Kayak. Enjoy the beaches. Relax with modern comforts. Located in the sleepy, west Marin town of Tomales, surrounded by open hills and agriculture. Sleep in a quiet luxury loft. Feel safe and secure at Not A Bank!

Renovated in March 2022, this building is a favorite for musicians who have recorded movie soundtracks and produced new streaming material. QR codes throughout the building provide detail about the art.
Guest access
FEATURES
Guests have access to the entire two-story 2,000 sq. ft. (185 m²) building:
★ one bedroom upstairs with a California king bed
★ couch hide-a-bed downstairs
★ downstairs bathroom with shower
★ linens and towels provided
★ kitchen with stove top, convection oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, toaster, French press coffee maker, & coffee grinder
★ local whole bean coffee & selection of teas
★ baby grand piano, Hammond organ, & guitars
★ Roku streaming TV
★ phonograph player with vinyl records
★ Bose sound system with mini jack and Bluetooth connections
★ high speed WiFi
★ yoga mat, kettlebells, & dumbbells
★ solar powered security lights
★ water from a spring-fed well, purified at the source for drinking
★ Verizon cell service only (or make calls over internet)
★ Level 2 Electric Vehicle charger (EV plug J1772)
★ recommended that you park behind the building off street
Other things to note
PLEASE NOTE: Although the rental is listed as sleeping 4 people, it is most comfortable for 2. The second bed is a couch hide-a-bed located in the downstairs bank lobby/living room.

Property manager

Bert

Languages

English, Indonesian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tomales

Located in Tomales, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary and Bodega Harbour Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Point Reyes National Seashore and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tomales, CA

What's nearby

  • Tomales Town Hall - 2 min walk
  • Tomales Regional History Center - 3 min walk
  • Dillon Beach - 12 min drive
  • Doran Beach - 20 min drive
  • Tomales Bay - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 44 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bodega Bay Oyster Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Two Rock Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tracen Lower Galley - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Two Rock Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hog Island Oyster Company - ‬12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One-of-a-kind place to stay!
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at Not A Bank. Bert was very responsive, and the app/website he put together for the property was very helpful - it included directions on how to make everything in the property work, as well as information on the art on display and the surrounding area. I loved the artwork on display in the interior, and the two of us had fun playing the piano and guitars. The stereo system also made for a fun evening. My trip just ended a couple days ago and I've already recommended Not A Bank to several friends and family members. The next time I book an overnight trip in the area I'd gladly book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Birthday Trip
This is one unique place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bert

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Over educated world traveler, writer of fiction, 360 video content

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Polish
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