Unique & Spacious Secluded Woodland Home

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15445.9 sq m

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Barbecue grill
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Parking available
Dryer
Outdoor space

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Point Reyes Station, CA

Mount Wittenberg
‪18 min walk‬
Point Reyes National Seashore
‪2 min drive‬
Point Reyes Hiking Trails
‪3 min drive‬
Novato, CA (NOT-Gnoss Field)
‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Relax and enjoy your time away from it all in this spacious, secluded, woodland home with strong WiFi. In the midst of COVID-19, we take extra cleaning precautions as noted below.

NEARBY
Grocery stores, delis, coffee shops, and various restaurants are only 5 minutes away. Hiking and biking trails, kayaking, the ocean & the bay are within 15 minutes. Walk the nearby beaches and trails, enjoy the many great restaurants, or maybe find where Sir Francis Drake hid some of his treasure.

INDOOR
- Strong WiFi, Netflix, DVD player
- Pool Table
- Knabe Baby Grand Piano
- Jacuzzi bathtub
- Hardwood floors
- Woodland views from every window
- Radiant floor heating in the bathrooms
- 2 fully stocked kitchens
- Coffee makers, espresso machine, bean grinder, blender, toaster, microwave, Le Creuset pots & pans, baking sheets & pans, measuring cups & spoons, mixing & serving bowls, serving dishes
- Olive oil, vinegar, condiments, sugar, flour, spices, eggs, milk, butter, etc.
- Dishware, silverware, glasses, wine glasses and coffee mugs accommodate 24+ people

OUTDOOR
- Gas grill
- Large wrap-around deck & 2 balconies
- Backyard with gardens and a variety of fruit trees
- Outdoor games
- Chicken coop (no roosters)

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
There is room enough to comfortably sleep 15 but we have accommodated as many as 24 people using sleeper sofas and the inflatable mattresses on hand.
Bedroom 1: King bed, Sofa bed around the corner, space for an Inflatable mattress
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Single bed in the wall-loft
Bedroom 3: Queen bed, Sofa bed, space for an Inflatable mattress
Bedroom 4: Queen bed
TV room: Sofa bed, closing doors
Entertainment room: Sofa bed, no closing doors

CLEANLINESS
The cleaning charge is high because we require a cleaning crew due to the size of the house - 5000 sq ft.. This is for routine cleaning and Covid sterile cleaning. In the midst of COVID, we are taking extra precautions. We follow CDC guidelines and thoroughly ‘clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces (with each new reservation) in household common areas (e.g. tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles, desks, toilets, sinks).’ We extend this to countertops, cabinet & drawer knobs, railings, window sills, floors, and all bathroom surfaces. We wash and dry all towels, sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and blankets on high heat for extended time. Disposable gloves are used for all cleaning.

Property manager

Sherburne and Maricel Slack

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

Extreme wildfire danger

No drop in guests. No pets or service animals. Allergy No shoes in house. Driveway gate must remain closed. No parking outside our gate. No flame

Important information

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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 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 and a first aid kit

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Point Reyes Station

Located in Point Reyes Station, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Self Health Institute and Indian Valley Golf Club 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 Tomales Bay State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Point Reyes Station, CA

What's nearby

Mount Wittenberg - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Point Reyes National Seashore - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Point Reyes Hiking Trails - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Tomales Bay State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Secret Beach - 23 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

‪Inverness Park Market - ‬14 min walk
‪Bovine Bakery - ‬3 min drive
‪Tap Room - ‬15 min walk
‪Toby's - ‬3 min drive
‪Side Street Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique & Spacious Secluded Woodland Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique & Spacious Secluded Woodland Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique & Spacious Secluded Woodland Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique & Spacious Secluded Woodland Home located?

This family-friendly Point Reyes Station holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Wittenberg and Point Reyes National Seashore. Point Reyes Hiking Trails and Tomales Bay State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

18 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 days and 3 nights in Inverness Park

The house is very spacious, artfully decorated, and comfortable in every way. We had 9 adults and 2 4-year-olds and everyone had a warm bed. Plenty of space heaters, and some radiant heating, so no reason to be cold. I only wish that the hosts had alerted us a few days ahead of time that they weren't providing the check-in instructions until a few hours before the arrival time. They have good reasons for the last-minute notification, but it did cause us some anxiety, worried whether we would get the information before check-in time, or be left stranded. All in all, it's not a big complaint, but we didn't enjoy the last-minute instructions.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Molly A.

20 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful home in the woods

This large house was nice for celebrating a birthday and spending time together as a family.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Laure C.

21 May 2024

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

Character and Setting!

From the birds chirping and waking us up to the glorious view to the eccentric touches of the house, we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Tamales Bay. The kitchens are very well equipped, hot water never ran out and each little outdoor space a little piece of paradise. Excellent location!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

30 Apr 2024

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

Lovely, Welcoming Property

We very much enjoyed the large and spacious interior with singular furnishing and art work. We stayed mostly inside due to rain and the pool table was a very welcome and fun diversion.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

4 Aug 2021

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

Great location and place

We loved our stay, the house and property were great, easy access to Point Reyes, and beautiful deck in the forest to hang out in the mornings and evenings.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah and Adam

18 Aug 2023

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

Escape to the coast

Great location! Perfect for a large family get together!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

23 July 2021

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

Awesome house and excellent location.

Awesome house and excellent location for Pt. Reyes and surrounding area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georg A.

15 Mar 2023

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

Great stay

Very large house with lots of character. Host is very responsive and helpful. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn V.

21 July 2023

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

Plenty of rooms

We were very busy with our daughter’s wedding but the house was amazing. We enjoyed our family time at the pool table and the wonderful spaces to eat. They accommodated our large family. We would recommend this place to others. Quiet and secluded.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marybeth B.

10 Aug 2021

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

Fun, quirky old house

Great property for a large group. House has a lot of personality and interesting artwork, and is surrounded by beautiful foliage. We wished more of the windows had screens on them, as our stay was in August with warm weather and bugs who also wanted to enjoy the inside.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John V.

7 Aug 2021

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

Eclectic gem

Lots of interesting and artistic spaces in this roomy house.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

17 Aug 2023

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

Unique home, great location!

Really cool home with fun details and art! A little hard for my 2 yo to navigate so many stairs, we had an infant with us that needed the first floor so my family was on the 3rd. It got pretty hot up there as well. It was also hard to find together spaces with so many rooms and 3 floors but then not a lot of comfortable seating. Overall impressed with the cleanliness and uniqueness of the property and it was super close to point Reyes station shops and restaurant area!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

22 Apr 2023

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

An Enchanting Home!

We had a delightful time at this unique and spacious home. It is a one of a kind home filled with fun things like: antique furniture, murals, artifacts, books, a piano and even a pool table. The natural setting is lovely with plenty of birds, flowers and wildlife. Sherb and Maricel even supplied us with eggs from their chickens. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and condiments. The location is great as it is near Pt Reyes shopping and restaurants but is on a hill in a very quiet location. We spent 4 happy days here. Sherb was very accessible and came over to help when we needed him. We will definitely plan to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicole F.

6 Mar 2019

Odd space, finicky owner

Big old house, but not a great space for families to hang out. There are a lot of rules regarding noise, coming and going, parking etc. Price is per person after the first 4, so though it sleeps a large number, it is very expensive for a big group.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

18 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

nice house but loud construction noise right next door

We really needed a de-stress getaway with family and choose this place because it looked like it would be quiet. What the owner didnt disclose was that there is loud construction noise starting at 7:30 am very close by and pretty much you cant get away from the noise. We loved the house, and it was very well equipped with everything you could want. but they should let people know about the noise in the ad and they didn't. The parking is also very challenging and you have to deal with a gate. I dented my car trying to get in and out of a very tight spoace with rocks on the edges.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

pamela m.

1 Oct 2018

Very mixed. Lovely 4 bedroom place. But friends who had to stay in 5th room had horrible nights.

The place is unique, large rooms, big kitchen, comfy, but the 5th room is no bedroom and should not be advertised that way. It was highly uncomfortable for my guests. A horribly uncomfortable fold out couch, to which we had to place an over mattress which turned out to be miserably uncomfortable ,very embarrassing for me as the hostess. No working hot tub, great piano and pool table. Coffee maker moldy, was. Slightly musty smell but would be good place for 4 couples but not 5

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Sarah E., SF Bay Area, California, USA

29 Aug 2023

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

huge home for extended family getaway

Nice BIG house with quirky art pieces throughout the home and cool murals on the interior. Good place for a bigger group. Convenient location near Pt Reyes Station and Inverness Park but off the main roads. You can walk backroads to Inverness Park store (about one mile). Pretty location with lots of trees and gardens surrounding the house. Owners live next door and were available to answer questions. The dirt driveway required a little attention for entering and exiting, but it was easy to manage for confident drivers. We had warm days during our stay and opened the windows to cool down the interior, however most of the home does not have screens on the windows, so we had some mosquitoes. Screens on the windows, especially on top floor, and a fan or two would help in warmer weather. With extra guest fees for more than 4 people and all of the other fees (VRBO service fee, cleaning, insurance, taxes) it ended up being on the pricey side for our extended family group of 8 people. I realize it is standard for most rentals that the estimated price per night ends up being a lot less than final amount owed. We did have a nice stay overall.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick S.

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely home in Inverness

A group of four dads rented this house for a long weekend to relax and play some music. The setting is beautiful! Lovely gardens and trees surround the house and we really enjoyed spending time on the large deck with a view of the valley. Location was great too. The house itself is huge! There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the ground floor and the master suite with two beds is on the third floor. We spent most of our time on the second floor, which has the kitchen and lots of living space. We loved the pool table and piano. The kitchen had everything we needed, including oyster knives! The artistic touches were great as well (be sure to check out the cactus on the third floor). Overall, we would highly recommend staying in this house for a small or large group. A couple of issues to be aware of. The driveway is steep and it took us a couple of tries to get it right in terms of not spinning the wheels on the gravel, but it's easy enough to get up. One of us had a minivan and it's a tight turnaround to get out, but doable. Please be advised there is no outdoor hot tub, but there is a jetted tub in the master bath. Last thing: while this house is "secluded," as the listing says, the owners do live in a smaller house on the property (about 40 feet away) and there is a house immediately to the south of this house. Neither of the houses obstructed views or otherwise got in the way of our enjoyment, but it's more "rustic" than "secluded." Enjoy!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Victoria D.

17 Nov 2014

Amazing location, unique property

We loved this house! It was in a great location and setting and allowed us to really enjoy and unwind. The house was as pictured; kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms etc were very clean and well appointed (the house does need high area detail cleaning and is in need of some paint work but nothing that bothered us or hindered our stay). We really enjoyed how close the house was to everything in the area especially the town of Point Reyes with fantastic restaurants very nearby. A couple of points to consider - the house only has one TV and it is not connected to cable or satellite. Description mentions Netflix is available but only if you have a device that makes the connection - there is nothing in the house that streams Netflix or any online channels. There is a great selection of DVD's available. Bring a Roku streaming stick and you are all set to watch your favorite shows! There is also no dishwasher in either of the two kitchens so be prepared to do dishes - this may not bother most but it was a small issue for us. Also, there is no washer/dryer available but it wasn't an issue as we asked prior to arriving so we packed accordingly. Lastly there is no air conditioning which was not a problem at all in October, not sure how cool it stays in the summer months. The owners were very pleasant and live next door. They even brought over fresh baked bread and apples from the tree! We would definitely stay here again if in the area; the views in the morning from the balconies are beautiful and relaxing!

2/10 Terrible

Elaine F.

31 May 2018

Stay Away

This was a grim place to stay. It was dusty and had spider webs in corners and was not comfortable or inviting. It is oddly laid out and not conducive to a family gathering. It is either poorly maintained or was never really finished. I'm guessing both. Not a pleasant place to be in, dark inside, an unkept and unusable yard space outside. There was a deplorably filthy and depressing chicken coop in the yard. Our host explained that sometimes "it just gets away from us". Our host was surprisingly unhelpful...we arrived on a chilly day and the house was cold. The owner said because of the complicated nature of the radiant heat it was "not possible" to make the house any warmer. He pointed out a stash of small electric plug in space heaters to use in each room. Lights don't work? Our host explained where the light switches were. It was up to us to find the fuse box and flip the breakers. This place has an overall run-down feel to it, broken tiles, missing baseboards, loose wobbly door knobs, kind of thing. Not well cleaned after the last guests, however long ago that may have been. Although the house has 5 bedrooms and can accommodate many guests, there is no dishwasher, no garbage disposal and no attempt to separate trash from recycling. Up a moderately steep but mercifully short, rutted, gravel driveway with no place to turn around. If there is more than one car in your group, someone will get blocked in. You'll have to back down the driveway, stop and open the gate, drive thru, and get out and close the gate. No one in our group would ever want stay here again. However, if you like looking at cobwebs on the ceilings and enjoy the dusty stuffed heads of (formerly) beautiful animals on the walls, this might be the place for you.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

PETER R.

1 Jan 2019

Very interesting, large home.

The Sherburn house is quite unusual. I stayed there for four nights with my wife, three sons, two daughters-in-law, and one additional relative who came for two nights. The house is rambling and filled with interesting antique furniture, salvaged Victorian light fixtures, a huge book collection (ranging from treatises on particle physics and mathematics, to human evolution and behavior, many other technical and art volumes, to diverse fiction by the best authors), and original artwork by the owner, Sherb (artistic glass) and others. It consists of three stories, with the entrance foyer, three bedrooms, laundry room and kitchen on the 1st floor, kitchen, dining, pool table, and TV on the 2nd, and a large master suite on the 3rd floor. There are a number of excellent wall murals, especially in the master suite. The hot water was good & we had plenty of towels and pillows. We enjoyed 3 great meals at the dining table as a group, also including my nephew and his wife and daughter and a close friend whose second home is nearby. All of us enjoyed the pool table, with many games over the 4 evenings, and some lively board games at the kitchen table. The aging charcoal barbecue worked pretty well for two meals. The kitchen is well stocked with tableware, pots, pans, grinders, a mixer, a range, and the "cadillac" of citrus squeezers that we exercised heavily. We always appreciate the environment around Pt. Reyes Station and enjoyed this location in the midst of woods, frequented by ruby-throated humming birds and visited one evening by a grey fox that crossed the lawn in back. It is very quiet there in the night. The owner responded graciously to our principal concern, which was that we were very cold on the first morning. The house is hard to heat in chilly weather using only space heaters spread around the rooms. Some of us were wary of the space heaters and would not sleep with them running. The rooms were very cold in the mornings. Sherb brought us new, less intimidating space heaters that improved heating in a lot of the house after the first morning. We had sunny weather, and the deck was warm when the sun was high enough. The house has many windows facing south, so the sun warms it a bit by mid-day. Without sun, it would have been too cold. All in all the sojourn at the Sherburn house was a success. The great meals, excellent Pt. Reyes Station coffee shops, comfortable beds, hiking, and each other's company gave us a good and memorable reunion.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mimi M., Stanford, CA

31 Dec 2022

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

Unique house, perfect for our family gathering

We needed a large house to accommodate 3 families of 4 for a 2 night holiday gathering. There were cheaper, cookie-cutter options, but Sherb and Maricel's house has so much charm and character that it made the stay special for everyone. We loved the rambling layout with 2 kitchens and hidden bedroom through the laundry room. We cooked all our meals in their well-stocked kitchen. The cookware was high quality and in excellent condition, and there were plenty of plates, glasses, and flatware. Having a dishwasher was great! The teens enjoyed the piano and pool table, and the long dining room table allowed us to eat together. The house is close to Point Reyes Station and many great hiking trails. We were able to park 5 cars in front of the house, though it was tight and required some maneuvering. The doors to the house do not have locks, which seemed strange, but we felt safe in the quiet secluded area. We did not meet our hosts in person, but we were able to communicate online easily before and during our stay. This was the perfect house for a memorable family gathering.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward S., Menlo Park CA

1 Dec 2022

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

Spacious, comfortable, well equipped, clean

Our group of five adults thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay. The house is exactly as shown in the many pictures and there were no surprises. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor common areas to enjoy communal or separate activities. Everyone reported that the beds were very comfortable. The main kitchen is well stocked even for a much larger group and there is also a complete second kitchen that we did not use. The house is close to the town of Point Reyes Station and is a relatively short drive up a narrow road off Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. We found this access convenient for our many outings. In comparison, other rentals in the Point Reyes / Inverness area where we've previously stayed require much longer and twisty drives into the hills. Communications with our host were always prompt and pleasant.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

6 Sept 2022

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

Excellent Family Vacation

Our extended family gathering for four days was a great success. Sherb and Maricel's home was perfect for our stay. Huge home with privacy for everyone and a deck surrounded by gorgeous trees and foliage. Great art, antique furniture, book collection and a grand piano for sing alongs. We look forward to visiting again soon. Vanessa

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

1 July 2022

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

Peaceful and beautiful stay

Our family and our best friends' family stayed a week here and it was lovely. The gardens are gorgeous and the house was big enough for 11 of us (mostly teens and adults). The house is quirky and charming, and kept everyone entertained. The murals, sculptures, and artwork were cool! Lovely views from every window and very peaceful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sherburne and Maricel Slack

I have lived in Pt Reyes for over than 30 years. I raised my children here and my wife and I enjoy working in our glass studio. I also do research in nanotechnology. We enjoy traveling and cooking. Family is very important and we look forward to spending as much time as possible with family.

What makes this property unique

Decorated with murals and art, surrounded by forest and gardens. Ruby-throated hummingbirds dart about the kitchen window and osprey nests are visible from the deck. It's only a short drive away to see whales migrating and elephant seals lounging.

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

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3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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