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Midcentury Waterfront w/Spectacular Views & Private Dock on Tomales Bay.
Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft
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Explore the area
Inverness, CA
- Place, Tomales Bay State Park10 min walk
- Place, Shell Beach14 min walk
- Place, Golden Gate Bridge52 min drive
- Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)65 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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should be supervised closely.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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 Tomales Bay State Park and Point Reyes National Seashore, 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.
Inverness, CA
What's nearby
- Tomales Bay State Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Shell Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Muir Woods National Monument - 41 min drive - 54.6 km
- Golden Gate Bridge - 52 min drive - 68.0 km
- Presidio of San Francisco - 55 min drive - 71.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Toby's - 11 min drive
- Hog Island Oyster Farm - 26 min drive
- Inverness Park Market - 8 min drive
- Bovine Bakery - 11 min drive
- The Marshall Store - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Dakota Whtney
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.
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.
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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