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SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!

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A lovely place to spend the day
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Beautiful sunset on Tomales Bay.
a view of the neighborhood
Master on first floor with attached bathroom.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6119.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Marshall, CA
  • Tomales Bay State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Heart's Desire Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Tomales Bay
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Novato, CA (NOT-Gnoss Field)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!

OUR BEACH COTTAGE 'Helen's Hideaway' is a wonderful setting for a family or friends vacation. This is a simple and well-maintained beach cottage, located right on Tomales Bay. Helen's is our family cottage that we enjoy sharing for you.

WE HAVE A NEW DOCK -- rebuilt and ready for fishing or just contemplating the beauty of the bay!

OUR FRONT GARDEN IS SURROUNDED BY A SECURE FENCE -- a lovely and private place to read the morning newspaper or surf the web. A gas grill invites you to barbecue local fish, fresh veggies from Point Reyes or a good local piece of meat.

OUR INTERNET ACCESS IS EXCELLENT AND OUR FLAT SCREEN TV with Sony Entertainment Network, Netflix and connection for your laptop (pc) can connect you to the outer world.

The center of this cottage is a large living room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Tomales Bay. You can experience the Bay from anywhere on the first floor. It's a great place to watch wildlife while you have an intimate or family meal, read a novel in front of the fire, or just sit and relax.

The house has a master bedroom downstairs with an adjoining bathroom with shower. Upstairs has 2 bedroom, one with a queen size bed and one with twin beds. There is a bathroom on the second floor, with a tub and overhead shower.

The house is surrounded by a deck and has a dock that reaches out into the bay. It's a perfect place to watch the sunset, sip a glass of wine and just enjoy the bliss of beautiful Tomales Bay.

The house is walking distance to the Tony's Seafood Restaurant, The Marshall Store Restaurant, and Hog Island Oysters. Enjoy day trips to Point Reyes Seashore, the Russian River, local wineries, whale watching, etc. We are very well located to take advantage of all the West Marin has to offer!

If you are not up for driving around, its a great place to sit in front of a roaring fire with friends and loved ones. We have a collection of old DVD and videos and a paperback library. If you like to fish, you can throw a line out from the deck or the pier. Digging clams under the house is another afternoon activity. Charcoal barbecue available to cook your catch! Bring briquettes.

This is not an overly elegant house, but a comfortable, family-friendly home situated in the midst of spectacular beauty. If you are looking for "hotel perfect" this is not the house for you. We welcome you to share our family space and to live in it as though it were your own home.

Check out www.pointreyes.org for great local beaches, hikes, kayaking, horseback riding, dining, art studios and oysters!



Keywords: Vacation House, Bay Front Property, Family Friendly, Bay View

Property manager

Meg Cadiz, property manager or Barbara Dawson, co-owner

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Dock area fenced, adult supervision required.
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Events

No events allowed
Parties and events are not allowed at this home.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Fee for small dogs with manager consent. NO CATS.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed on this property.
This is a quiet area. We ask guests to respect the atmosphere of this area and not engage in loud activities and respect quiet mornings and evenings.

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
Note from host: Parties and events are not allowed at this home.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marshall

Located in Marshall, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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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Marshall, CA

What's nearby

  • Tomales Bay State Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Heart's Desire Beach - 35 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Tomales Bay - 44 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Marshall Beach - 118 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marshall Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hog Island Oyster Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tomales Bay Oyster Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Saltwater - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends! located?

This family-friendly Marshall holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tomales Bay State Park and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park. Pelican North Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 162 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dad's 80th
We are a family of birdwatchers and had a ball just hanging on the deck. Had a great bday dinner up at Nick's.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage on the Bay
Very cozy and comfortable house right in the heart of oyster/seafood heaven in Marshall! Great deck for outdoor living. Well equipped kitchen. Hosts are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SAME TIME NEXT YEAR
This was our second stay at Helen’s Hideaway and we enjoyed everything so much, we booked for the same week next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a Gem!
What a wonderful place this is! We feel so lucky to been able to stay in this family home, with windows and a deck right on the water. The down-to-earth, relaxed vibe was family-friendly and fun. It had all the things we needed in the kitchen and it didn't have the dumb trappings of other short-term rentals we've stayed-- yay! Communication with the hosts was easy, prompt, and friendly. Stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leopard Shark slayers!!!!
We fished right off the dock and caught sharks and bat rays., crabs, perch fush and such. Amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in heart of Marshall
Great location near many of the great restaurants in Marshall, easy to travel to neighboring towns as well. Clean, amazing views, as pictured in property photos. Would definitely consider staying here again when visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nanci M., Grass Valley CA

Liked: Location
Lovely location
It was peaceful, quiet and so nice to stare out at the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

T.l. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location charming stay
Thank you for a wonderful relaxing trip. We really loved being right on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway
A place to go, relax and enjoy the view
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jack cardoza c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect spot
This home was right over the water. We fished, ate oysters and mussels. The house is well maintained and it was a surprise how well stocked the pantry and household necessities were. We will be back as soon as we can.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Scene on Tomales Bay
Great house for couple and friends. Well-stocked Host available and helpful. This is our third time in the Tomales/Bay/ Marshall area and it is a perfect getaway. We wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Peaceful and beautiful views, nice little getaway that's dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, comfortable home
This is a great location on the bay, great wildlife viewing, fishing, crabbing, birding. Home is "nice rustic" with all you need to just relax & appreciate the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Cozy and the views are amazing, very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage on the water
Fabulous view, well equipped kitchen and expansive decks to enjoy the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
Perfect for our family. Great location. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

An unusual find, peaceful and surrounded by nature, we saw five otters in 2 days.
Sandy is quick to help with any details and the location, simplicity and private dock of this fishermans hideaway is unparalleled on Tomales Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE L., Napa CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Had a marvelous time. A little cold in the morning, a fireplace insert would be nice but the deck the view the location all marvelous!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

sonal a.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in point Reyes area
We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO. The aesthetics of this home are gorgeous. I felt very unplugged it was a welcome change.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda Y., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We have stayed at various houses in the area and this is my favorite place. This is going to be our to-go place in Marshall from now on. We loved the huge deck, fireplace and just glancing out the floor to ceiling window to the beautiful water views. It's quiet, serene and just the place to relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

celeste L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rental in amazing setting
The four of us celebrated a special occasion by renting this wonderful property on the water in Marshall. We enjoyed all the beautiful local scenery and fantastic variety of restaurant choices. We had a minor issue we needed help with and resolved it quickly with the property manager. Looking forward to staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J., Napa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Views
My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our anniversary. Our goal was to 'get away from it all' and 'eat lots of seafood'. We did just that! The house was perfect! Comfy couches and bed and that view never gets old! I highly recommend Hog Island, Tony's Seafood and Nick's Cove for food. If you like hiking, The Tule Elk Trail is absolutely beautiful and full of wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer C., Santa Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! So relaxing.
We loved our stay at this house. Cozy, rustic and not pretentious. The house is right on the bay and you can hear the water at night and spend the day on the deck. We walked up the road and got oysters to bbq. Great stay and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved this place! The view and homy atmosphere made it a lovely stay.
Although I was working at a camp (Walker Creek Music Camp) for much of my stay, each night and morning I got to enjoy a comfortable, clean place with anything I needed. The bed I slept in was unexpectedly comfortable. I have to say I was a little sad to leave! I plan on being back though.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL & Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical location!
It was such a treat to stay in one of the iconic over-the-water homes in Marshall. A magical experience that you can’t find elsewhere! Meg, the property manager, fulfilled all of our needs. Communication was seemless! And the huge decks and dock highlighted the unique beauty of Tomales Bay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Meg Cadiz, property manager or Barbara Dawson, co-owner

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This house was owned by our mother who bought it as a family getaway. All of our family has spent weekends and vacations here. We want to share it with you because it a place that means so much to us. We hope you and your loved ones enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This is one of the most pristine locations in the Bay Area. Though it is not far from San Francisco and the East Bay, you very quickly feel you are in 'the country', away from the fast pace of city life. Our mother bought this house as a family getaway and it certainly has been that for our family over these many years.

What makes this property unique

This is house is great for a weekend away with a friend or for a family vacation. Located right on Tomales Bay, you find yourself in one of the most pristine seaside locations in California. It's just a great place to escape the busy-ness of every day life and regroup! We are also walking distance to Hog Island Oyster Bar and the Marshall Store Oyster Bar. To the north you can go to Nick's for dinner. To the south, you find the Marshall Store for oysters, or Tony's (as soon as it is renovated!) then Point Reyes Station restaurants, Olema or Inverness are all close by.

Languages:

English, Spanish