Sunny, Rustic Family Retreat.

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Inverness, CA

Tomales Bay State Park19 min walk
Heart's Desire Beach13 min drive
Tomales Bay21 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)112 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Detached Unit

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

cabin bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

main house bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Rustic family vacation home invites relaxation in redwood paneled house with large wrap around decks and separate sleeping cabin. A retreat for 2 generations of our family is now available to you and yours. Sunny and sheltered, this property offers the ideal combination of traits desired for the ultimate Inverness vacation. In the main house enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and bath with shower. Relax in the main house living room with a fire in the woodstove. Need room to sleep more people or want to spread out your group? Separate sleeping cabin sleeps 4 more people and has a half bath. Decks extend the living from inside to out with large common areas and private get away spaces. A large, flat yard invites you to play.

Access to tennis court one block away included in rental. Other nearby area amenities include easy Tomales Bay swimming beach access (dogs allowed), kayak rental and boat launch. Hike from the house to many trails offering views of Tomales Bay and Pt. Reyes. The beaches of Pt. Reyes, the Pt. Reyes Lighthouse, Drakes Beach, Tomales Bay State Park and all of the Pt. Reyes National Seashore are just a short drive away. Truly a magical place you will want to return to over and over again.

Keywords: Lovingly cared for and personalized family compound; great for family gatherings; walk to swimming beach; access to tennis court; pet friendly; easily accomodates two families

Property manager

Peggy Dodge

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

groups must not be on outside deck or yard after 9:00 pm Sunday-Thursday or 11:00 pm Friday & Saturday

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this cabin is near the beach. Tomales Regional History Center and Tomales Town Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Point Reyes Hiking Trails and Woodward Valley Trail. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

Tomales Bay State Park - 19 min walk
Shell Beach - 5 min drive
Point Reyes National Seashore - 9 min drive
Heart's Desire Beach - 13 min drive
Tomales Bay - 21 min drive

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

Cafe Reyes - 9 min drive
Inverness Park Market - 7 min drive
Tony's Seafood Restaurant - 23 min drive
The Marshall Store - 24 min drive
Hog Island Oyster Company - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, Rustic Family Retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny, Rustic Family Retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, Rustic Family Retreat.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Sunny, Rustic Family Retreat. located?

This family-friendly Inverness cabin is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tomales Bay State Park and Shell Beach. South Beach and Heart's Desire Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

8 Apr 2024

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

Simply perfect getaway

This property is simple and a little quirky, but in a good way! It's located in its own private valley with lots of outdoor space for dogs and sunbathers. Our family appreciated the homey eccentric vibe. With Tomales Bay and Pt. Reyes Station on one side and Pt.Reyes Nat'l Seashore on the other, it's a perfect base for exploration.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F., Palo Alto, CA

12 Mar 2024

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

perfect weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Good place to recharge. Clean, quiet, well-maintained rustic cabin near Pt Reyes. Sunny deck. Perfectly fenced yard for our little dog to explore. However realize no cell service and DSL internet is barely enough for email and web surfing. Probably not a good place for doing remote work. But a great weekend getaway. We'd definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cory m.

18 Feb 2024

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

Cozy House

This is a small, 2-bedroom house with wood floors, walls and ceilings built in 1963, owned by the same family and little-modified since then. The neighborhood is very quiet and very dark - great sleeping and certainly feels like there is no need to lock anything ever. Things to know: The internet is OK for email but not much else. The shower is very small - like RV small. The gate on the driveway (to keep animals out more than for security) is manual so you need to get out of the car to open/close each time. If these things are OK then it's great; we'd stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

28 Nov 2023

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

Lovely respite in Point Reyes

Our family celebrated a birthday weekend here and enjoyed walking the hills of the neighborhood and charm of the rustic cabin. Make sure to plan some time to soak up the sunshine on the deck. Worked well with the dogs too.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

9 Oct 2023

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

Charming, private, classic Marin cottages

Peggy’s place is great! We had the entire property with 2 cottages, decks and yard to ourselves. Bordered by trees and a fence, feels private & idyllic. Lovely old school wood interiors and everything we needed. Well-equipped kitchen & good appliances. We made a few meals for 5. Be sure to read the binder to locate the china cabinet. Location is excellent for Pt Reyes & Tomales Bay access. My family and I think this place is a gem!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peggy Dodge

I grew up spending weekends and summers in this house, retreating from the urban demands of San Francisco. I have had the chance to raise my own children in this timeless place. Inverness remains a magical place that I hope will always be a place where I can retreat and unwind.

Why they chose this property

This is a second generation family vacation cabin. With all the fabulous memories and the continued attraction to the area, we want to keep this treasure in the family.

What makes this property unique

Staying at this house has always meant a slower pace of life. There is deliberately no TV or internet at the house. There are book, board games and sports equipment. It is truly a place to take a time out from the fast pace and constant accessibility of our lives today. TV and internet are available nearby but the need to be intentional about accessing them keeps me honest about truly being on vacation. Tennis courts and Tomales Bay are within 2 blocks of the house. Foot paths in the area provide easy access to all of Inverness. Nearby hiking trails and fire roads offer even more choices for encounters with nature and spectacular vistas.

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