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Midcentury Waterfront w/Spectacular Views & Private Dock on Tomales Bay.

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Livingroom view from the kitchen.
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View of Tomales bay from the living room of the Whitney House.
View of the house from the pier

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Inverness, CA
  • Tomales Bay
  • Tomales Bay State Park
  • Heart's Desire Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Midcentury Waterfront w/Spectacular Views & Private Dock on Tomales Bay.


Enjoy a 180 degree view of Tomales Bay, Elephant Mountain, Mount Tam and a two acre sunny meadow, all while relaxing in front of the fire in our rustic but beautiful Bernardi designed mid-century redwood and glass living room. (Each bedroom has a bay view as well.) Walk down the meadow to a magical stairway in the woods that leads to the shore and pier. Feel free to bring your own watercraft to fully enjoy this remarkable location. Or just jump off the float for a refreshing swim. Chicken Ranch Beach is two minutes to the south and Shell beach five minutes to the north; and the beaches of Point Reyes as well as the lighthouse are just 15 minutes by car. The large brick patio offers the fullness of indoor outdoor living. Words cannot describe the beauty and serenity of dawn or dusk in this truly unique setting.

The stairs and pier are shared by Whitney family members who use the pier to swim and to launch boats. It is very unlikely that you will see any of us, however, as we access the property below and use those areas infrequently.

Keywords: waterfront, vacation, dock, near Point Reyes National Seashore ,quiet, views ,meadow, beach

Property manager

Dakota Whtney
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should be supervised closely.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay State Park, while Tomales Regional History Center and Tomales Town Hall are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Inverness, CA

What's nearby

  • Shell Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Heart's Desire Beach - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Point Reyes Hiking Trails - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Marshall Beach - 24 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inverness Park Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bovine Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Marshall Store - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Seafood Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Hog Island Oyster Company - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Midcentury Waterfront w/Spectacular Views & Private Dock on Tomales Bay. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Midcentury Waterfront w/Spectacular Views & Private Dock on Tomales Bay.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Midcentury Waterfront w/Spectacular Views & Private Dock on Tomales Bay.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Midcentury Waterfront w/Spectacular Views & Private Dock on Tomales Bay. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Inverness holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tomales Bay State Park and Shell Beach. Point Reyes National Seashore and Mount Wittenberg are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Perfect get away

Perfect location had everything we needed close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Wonderful stay

I had high expectations from the listing and the reviews and it was even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric James L.

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

Wonderful getaway!

I can’t wait to come back to this property. The kind of place you don’t need to leave to feel like you’re on vacation. Communication was great and the experience was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Tomales Bay View

Beautiful location, great fireplace for cold days and evenings, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach V.

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

Beautiful and comfortable

This was a comfortable home for our family to stay in for a few days. The view was terrific and the location very convenient for exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlotte w.

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

Fantastic, once again

This is an exceedingly comfortable and well-equipped home in a superb location — whether sitting reading by Tomales Bay or hiking the shores and trails of Point Reyes. The hosts are also friendly and helpful and welcoming. We are repeat customers and highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne V.

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

We love the Whitney House!

We stay at lots of Inverness properties and this is one of our faves.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoying Inverness.

Overall sense was that we were part of the family spending a weekend on the water. Comfortable, convenient, and very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Great Getaway on Tomales Bay

We were looking for something cozy, quiet and intimate. This was perfect. It was so quiet. The fireplace was nice, we had wine and my boyfriend brought his guitar. We spent time playing ping pong and chilling on the deck. We hiked, had great food and an overall great time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francie H.

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

Great location

Lovely property with amazing views. Rustic and charming
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

charlotte w.

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

We highly recommend Whitney House

As long-time visitors to Point Reyes, we highly recommend this comfortable, well-appointed and beautiful home. It has spectacular views along the waterfront, even if you never leave the property. It is also an unbeatable location for accessing all that this National Seashore offers. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Craig R.

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

Great View/ Unique Home

Step back in time to a 1950 era weekend vacation home. I wanted a great view with lots of privacy and that is exactly what we got. Grand children loved the swing and the walk to the pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M., San Francisco, Ca

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

Beautiful stay

We spent a weekend here with our 2 boys and had a wonderful stay. The house was very clean and in a beautiful location. We loved the fireplaces and the electric heaters kept the rooms cozy. The beds were super comfortable with down pillows and comforters. My kids even loved that they had to go outside to go to their rooms. Made it feel magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Wonderful

Amazing as always. Thank you Deborah and the Whitneys!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie F., Kentfield, California

wonderful relaxing stay in welcoming comfortable home.

We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend getaway to the Whitney House. The well-equipped inviting home, overlooking Tomales Bay, had all we needed. Dakota was easy to reach, very helpful and accommodating. We enjoyed local hikes, long bike rides and a trip into town (Pt. Reyes Station) for art, books and a delicious dinner. We are eager to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Classic mid-century on Tomales Bay

If you value simple and classic design, and a dock on the bay, Whitney House is just about perfect. The house is simple, not “fancy”. But that is not what you are here for. Beautiful views, and space to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Best Place Ever

This property is a gem in what is my favorite place in CA. The house was built in 1952 by the family who still owns it. Unique architecture and stunning views of Tomales Bay. Bedrooms in separate building from living room/kitchen area. Huge parcel. The ambiance is casual and outstanding. If you like stark modern sterile black and white - then don't come here. If you like warm, cozy, spacious yet intimate then DO come here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Pt. Reyes vacation

We like the house very much. It is on a bluff overlooking Tomales Bay. We liked the fireplace as it was cold. The next door cabin was a small issue. We could overhear their conversations unless they were inside the cabin which was a bummer. We had come for peace and quiet and every time they came out of the cabin and talked we could hear them while we were reading in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katya S.

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

Best of all

This is the most amazing rental property we have ever had the pleasure of staying in. It is a beautiful house, in an even more beautiful natural setting. The history of this place is palpable, instantly creating an atmosphere that is cozy, welcoming, and deep. We had wonderful conversations by the fire, shared meals on the patio with sweeping views of the bay, and got to dive off the dock for glorious morning swims. I cannot wait to come back here, and incorporate this magical place into our family traditions. Thank you to the Whitney family for sharing such a special treasure with us, allowing us to feel so welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dino c.

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

Classic West Marin, not for yuppies.

Surprised there is anything like this left in Marin County. No cheesy artwork, no sheetrock, no Anderson windows, no big screen TV, and nothing from Restoration Hardware. Timeless design, vintage pre-Sunset magazine, a simple wooden house, surrounded by trees, a big lawn, good firewood, lots of great books (that some might want to burn) about Miwoks and Francis Drake, local birds, plants and poems, a bitchin' view, and oh yeah, a dock. Great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adreahna L.

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

Beautiful and relaxing getaway

Our family really enjoyed this beautiful home. There are a lot of stairs leading to the dock but there is a really nice private area where we dug for clams (w/a fishing license of course)! We brought our own kayak/boat and in about 10 minutes landed at another secluded beach where we were able to gather mussels at low tide! The kids had a really great time playing on the beach! The home itself was as described, but actually much cleaner than I anticipated. Though the home has been passed on through generations, it’s clearly been well-maintained. The linens were clean and the beds were comfortable. We got used to the living area being separated from the bedrooms, so that wasn’t a big deal. The kitchen doesn’t have a dishwasher, but we ended up eating out a lot because outdoor dining was available. Also the kids were disappointed that there was no TV, but we were glad for them to have less screen time! Overall, our family of 5 enjoyed this lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

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

Lovely time

A beautiful place on earth.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Scenic location

We loved the location. The house has an amazing glass walled great room with fireplace which was the highlight of our stay. The bedrooms are accessed by going outside through a breezeway. Both of the bedrooms are very rustic and share a basic full bathroom which is the only bath for the entire house. There are some nice walks accessed right from the house without getting in your car. Nearby the Tap Room restaurant had fantastic, super fresh sushi! Nice surprise for a beer joint!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

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

Magical Retreat

Location is wonderful and having the dock for our kayaks and swimmers was ideal. Laying in bed watching the stars and looking across the bay at sunrise is hard to beat. We rented this house and one 2 doors away to accommodate our family & friends. Great weekend. We did meal preparation at the house and I have got to say they have the worst knives I have ever tried to use, cut my fingers before I could get through a carrot. I would bring a pair of kitchen shears and some knives next time! Other than that a good time was had by all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy p.

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

The Best

We are all - from age one and a half to 74 -very very fond of this special house!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dakota Whtney

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Hello my name is Nick Whitney and I was raised in Berkeley, California. and grew up coming to our family home in Inverness on weekends and summers.
I learned to swim and sail on Tomales Bay with my two siblings Kathleen and Pete we are now the owners of this family gem and are caretaking it for the use of generations to come.

Why they chose this property

Back in the 1930s my father, Jim Whitney, then a teenager, would walk from the village of Inverness the two and a half miles to Shell Beach climbing the hill just north of Chicken Ranch he would crest a hill above the bay and cross the most beautiful meadow. He told his young bride Deborah that if the land was ever sold he'd love to build a home and raise their family there. Fortunately, what had been McConnell's Dairy's pasture was soon subdivided and Jim and Deborah were able to fulfill their dreams. They raised three children there, Kathleen, Peter, and Nick. Deborah is now 97 and still spends time every summer at this wonderful retreat, as do Kathleen, Pete and Deborah's 10 grandchildren. Nick, his wife Elan, and their daughter Dakota manage the property.

What makes this property unique

This rustic family home is a great location for friends and families to just relax and enjoy the view or play a pick up game of whiffleball in the meadow. Our home appeals to every generation.
When you are staying at Whitney House it's easy to enjoy Tomales Bay and the numerous Pt. Reyes National Seahore activities because you are so close to the bay and beaches.
The large open living room and dining area make for memorable family dinners and then it's fun to curl up in front of the fire place and play a game or read. PLEASE NOTE: Gatherings of more than ten people are not permitted.

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