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Wonderful house surrounded by decks and beautiful gardens

Living Room with Vermont Castings Stove for Chilly Winter Nites

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

Inverness Park, CA

Mount Wittenberg19 min walk
Point Reyes National Seashore3 min drive
Point Reyes Hiking Trails3 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)106 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Great location, easy to check in, plenty of light throughout and nice amenities. Steam shower was extremely relaxing and...

Tristan L.

Nov 5, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest House Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming Point Reyes Cottage with Decks and Lovely Garden

4 PERSON MAXIMUM - NO EXCEPTIONS. STRICTLY ENFORCED.
NO PETS
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The Robin's Nest is a cottage home surrounded by decks and a lovely flower garden and located in the heart of the Point Reyes National Seashore.

The Robin's Nest was built as a hunting and fishing retreat in the 1920's when people came to the area by boat, train and stage coach. It is located in a residential area overlooking Tomales Bay in a sun belt. It is 3 miles from the Point Reyes National Seashore headquarters and the park trail system. It is 2 miles from the town of Point Reyes Station which is the regional center(although only has a population of 500) with restaurants, an excellent grocery store and various shops. The Point Reyes lighthouse is approximately 15 miles out to the coast and provides an excellent vantage point where the whales pass by twice a year .

Inverness Park and the Robin's Nest are 38 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge so it is readily accessible to San Francisco. Because it is located in the National Seashore and along the coast line, it is in a protected zone so the surroundings are rural even though so close to the urban attractions of the Bay Area.

The house has a living room, dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms and two baths. A third bedroom and bath are located in a separate smaller building behind the main house. The two buildings are totally surrounded by approximately 900 square feet of decking which allows for taking full advantage of the outdoors.

There is a sauna and one of the bathrooms in the main house has a steam bath, so getting the ache out after a long run or hike is no problem.

The house is well equipped with a gas grill, TV (with cable tv) WiFi , and comfortable furniture and art work reflecting the Latin American travels of the owners. The kitchen has necessary cooking equipment, a self cleaning electric stove and basic cooking condiments.

The house is heated by a Vermont castings wood burning stove and there is plenty of fire wood. Electric heaters are available to supplement the wood stove while it heats up.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Grace Brown

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Water view

Fireplace

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

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

MAXIMUM 4 People - NO EXCEPTIONS. NO PETS NO PARTIES MUST SIGN RENTAL AGREEMENT BEFORE BOOKING WILL BE ACCEPTED NO SMOKING

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

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

Property Registration Number 078352

About the area

Point Reyes Station

Located in Point Reyes Station, this holiday home is near the bay. Point Reyes Hiking Trails and Woodward Valley Trail 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 Tule Elk Preserve.

Inverness Park, CA

What's nearby

Mount Wittenberg - 19 min walk
Point Reyes National Seashore - 3 min drive
Point Reyes Hiking Trails - 3 min drive
Woodward Valley Trail - 14 min drive
Limantour Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Reyes - ‬3 min drive
‪Inverness Park Market - ‬15 min walk
‪Bovine Bakery - ‬3 min drive
‪Old Western Saloon - ‬3 min drive
‪Toby's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Point Reyes Cottage with Decks and Lovely Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Point Reyes Cottage with Decks and Lovely Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Point Reyes Cottage with Decks and Lovely Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Point Reyes Cottage with Decks and Lovely Garden located?

Situated near the bay, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mount Wittenberg, Point Reyes National Seashore and Point Reyes Hiking Trails. Tomales Bay State Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tristan L.

5 Nov 2023

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

Weekend getaway

Great location, easy to check in, plenty of light throughout and nice amenities. Steam shower was extremely relaxing and the walk-in closet was perfect place for our infant to take a nap without any light interference

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

19 Aug 2023

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

Dreamy spot for a weekend getaway

I stayed at the Robin’s nest with my husband, toddler, and good friend, and we all had an incredible time. The grownups enjoyed the art, gorgeous views, and the steam shower, while we all enjoyed birdwatching and the beautiful garden. Lovely house, lovely location, I hope to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Newark, CA

17 Aug 2023

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

Point Reyes home away from home

Our family had a wonderful stay at Robin's Nest! The cottage exudes warmth and comfort, making it a perfect fit for the beauty and natural environment of Point Reyes National Seashore.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

14 Aug 2023

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

Long Weekend Getaway

This property is comfortable, comes with plenty of cooking utensils, and has easy access for Point Reyes Station and hiking trails on Point Reyes. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonia B.

29 July 2023

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

Great access to Point Reyes National Seashore

This place was a perfect base to explore Point Reyes National Seashore for a few days. Many miles and many birds heard and seen (including some new ones for our life lists).

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George K.

3 July 2023

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

Perfect home in Point Reyes

An older but lovely home, with big windows overlooking a beautiful garden. Clean and nicely decorated. Bathrooms have been remodeled. Gets a bit warm on a hot day, but opening the windows brings in a cool breeze. Overall we had a great time, we would like to come in the winter too, to enjoy the wood stove. We had a perfect 4th of July getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T C.

23 June 2023

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

Point Reyes Station

Wonderful stay in a beautiful cottage perfectly located close to town and hiking trails.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred B., Berkeley

23 June 2023

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

A little bit of Inverness Heaven

A short drive past the Red Barn Visitors Center lies Inverness park where sits Robbin's Nest. The fence and gate hide the garden treasure behind its walls. The house is comfortable, though a little musty at first but that soon dissipated with all the double doors open. The kitchen met all our needs as did the rest of the house. Our only issues were with the departure instructions which we found to be a little confusing and the skylight blinds in the living room, otherwise it was all we could hope for.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

31 Dec 2022

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

Family Christmas House

We had a lovely stay. Easy access to trails. Lovely overlook to Tomales Bay. Very comfortable home.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

29 Nov 2022

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

such a sweet retreat

Robin's Nest is beautifully situated, furnished, and appointed, We felt like we were staying in the home of a friend with great taste. Having each bedroom with its own bath worked well with 2 couples. Evenings by the wood burning stove was cozy, the sauna divine, and we headed out the door to hike in stunning spots within 20 minutes.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V., New York

26 Nov 2022

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

Perfect escape to natural beauty yet easy to reach from SFO

This cottage is easy to reach yet feels like a true getaway to a beautiful site with lots of hikes. We spent a Thanksgiving weekend exploring the natural parks (state and national) while making a wonderful meal, with ingredients supplied by excellent local shops, in a beautifully appointed and super comfortable country cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Auburn

6 Nov 2022

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

Quaint and Lovely

Our stay was very nice. This home is comfortable, bright and well furnished. Kitchen has all the amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

20 Oct 2022

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

Cozy Cottage in Wonderful West Marin

Delightful, thoughtfully furnished home in which to relax while spending time hiking Point Reyes trails. Kitchen is well-equipped for cooking. Back bedroom ideal for sleepers who like to snooze through a misty morning, front bedroom ideal for sun-loving morning folk inclined to enjoy that lovely deck.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

23 Aug 2022

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

Idyllic Stay

Such a LOVELY, LOVELY property. Beautiful gardens, Charming folk art throughout the house. Wonderful hikes nearby. Grace the owner is incredibly accommodating and warm-hearted. Looking forward to staying at the Robin's Nest again one day.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MIKE C.

8 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful stay

We loved our relaxing stay in this beautiful home. Close to everything the area has to offer. Hosts were kind and easy to communicate when needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

1 Aug 2022

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

Cozy Robin's Nest

Modest and quiet, lovely location with garden view and birdsong. 20 minute walk to a great little roadhouse with the best burger we've had in a long while. Enjoyed the sauna and steam shower - and an excellent night's sleep.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francie H.

14 June 2022

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

Lovely place

Lovely place to stay and enjoy one of our favorite hiking spots.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

15 Jan 2022

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

Charming and delightful!

Warm and interesting decor. It felt like a well cared for home - not like a vacation rental. Charming neighborhood and close to Point Reyes Station. Enjoyed the sauna. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet S., Portola Valley, California

20 Dec 2021

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

Peaceful, Charming Inverness Home

We loved this cozy, carefully decorated home. The location was great for hiking, enjoying the area's serenity, and access to great food. The house is perfect for relaxing, enjoying the natural surroundings, and finding new trails to explore. The neighborhood is quiet, and the home is welcoming and sparkling clean. Such a joy! We hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

17 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful getaway in Inverness Park

We spent a wonderful long, mid-November weekend in this home and were generally very happy with its cleanliness and amenities. It is beautifully decorated and has a great floor plan that affords privacy and convenience. Close to both Pt. Reyes National Seashore and Tomales State Park, it presents wonderful opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and surfing. Our only complaint was the lack of central heat. It has electric heaters in bedrooms, bathrooms and dining room, but most of the heat must come from a wood burning stove. The wood provided was much too wet to burn, so we had to make a few trips to purchase wood. It was a warm weekend (for mid-November), so that wasn’t much of a problem, but I would be cautious about staying there during really chilly weather. We really had a great time and loved the house, though!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

17 Oct 2021

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

Excellent home, great location

Such a lovely house—comfortable, clean, cozy, and charming. We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., California

17 Sept 2021

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

Couldn't have been better

Grace was a wonderful host. The house was absolutely lovely. The location was great, it was sparkling clean, everything we needed was there, everything worked, the interior decorating was delightful, the neighborhood was quiet. Did I omit anything? We hope to be able to stay again and highly recommend Robin's Nest.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S., USA

17 Aug 2021

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

Art filled Cottage

Loved this place! A beautiful collection of folk art, comfortable rooms, great beds—wonderful birding right in the garden. A great spot! Grace was a terrific, responsive host.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

22 July 2021

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

Excellent place near Point Reyes Seashore

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting, very close to Point Reyes. Well equipped for cooking, sitting on the decks, many gorgeous views, sweet garden.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B.

6 July 2021

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

Perfect relaxing getaway

Had a wonderful long weekend getaway with a girlfriend. Robin's Nest was the ideal place for us to escape from work, kids and families. The cottage is wonderfully equipped with everything you need, and in a great location to explore Point Reyes and surroundings. Will definitely try to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021