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Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay

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Helen's House Living Room
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Dining
Living Room & Dining Area
Stone Fireplace
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5111 sq m

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  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Washer
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  • Dryer
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  • Water view
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Inverness, CA
  • Popular LocationTomales Bay State Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHeart's Desire Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTomales Bay13 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay

Helen's House is a cabin style home which has a large living room with a stone fireplace, dining area and king bedroom, all with picture windows which have scenic vistas of Tomales Bay. The home has a picnic area with wood slab tables and gas barbecue which also overlooks Tomales Bay and the State Park lands.

Located on Pierce Point peninsula at the entrance to Tomales Bay State Park, The Trees By Tomales Bay consists of two private vacation homes situated on 5 acres. The property features spectacular views of Tomales Bay and Abbotts Lagoon, and is surrounded on all sides by State Park and National Seashore.

Enjoy the solitude and peacefullness of our unique setting amidst bishop pines, oaks and beautiful vistas, or venture to the beaches and trails of Tomales Bay State Park (5 minutes) or the many vistas, trails, historic sites and beaches of the Point Reyes National Seashore (5-15 minutes).

POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE comprises over 100 square miles, including 32,000 acres of coastal wilderness area. Estuaries, windswept beaches, coastal scrub grasslands, salt and freshwater marshes, and coniferous forests create a haven of 80 miles of unspoiled and undeveloped coastline. Abundant recreational opportunities include 147 miles of hiking trails, backcountry campgrounds, and numerous beaches, including over 10 continuous miles of unspoiled beach. Kayaking, biking, hiking, beachcombing, surf fishing, seasonal whale and elephant seal watching, bird watching and wildlife viewing are just a few of the activities awaiting your visit. Additionally, you can explore geology, Coast Miwok Indian culture or Lighthouse history by visiting the many historic sites within the park. Located just an hour’s drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Seashore is a great escape from a busy city life.

TOMALES BAY STATE PARK is comprised of a 2,000-acre day-use park which features four gently sloping, surf-free beaches, protected from winds by Inverness Ridge, the backbone of the Point Reyes Peninsula, as well as forests, fields, hills, meadows and marshes - each with its own plant life, including varieties of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. One of the finest remaining virgin groves of Bishop pine in California is in the park's Jepson Memorial Grove. Wildlife in the area includes foxes, raccoons, badgers, weasels, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, deer, bobcats, skunks, wood rats, field mice, moles and other animals. There are also land and sea birds, including the spotted owl, quail, goldfinches, puffins, great blue heron, pelicans, ruddy ducks, woodpeckers, meadowlarks - and more. The park has hiking trails connecting all its bay beaches, and is a popular place for picnicking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, bird watching, clamming and boating.



Keywords: Vacation Home

Property manager

Barbie & Jeff Fairchild
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Water view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
All guests staying in a short-term rental must be part of an existing single household unit. No outside visitors are allowed within the unit.

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 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
Property Registration Number 024661

About the area

Inverness

This holiday home is located in Inverness. Tomales Regional History Center and Tomales Town Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tomales Point Trailhead and Point Reyes Hiking Trails. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Inverness, CA

What's nearby

  • Tomales Bay State Park - 1 min walk
  • Heart's Desire Beach - 4 min drive
  • Shell Beach - 11 min drive
  • Tomales Bay - 13 min drive
  • Marshall Beach - 90 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inverness Park Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Seafood Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Marshall Store - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Hog Island Oyster Company - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tomales Bay Oyster Company - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay located?

Situated in Inverness, this holiday home is steps from Tomales Bay State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Heart's Desire Beach and Shell Beach. South Beach and Tomales Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Lovely, peaceful venue. Simple and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spirit renewing retreat
As always, an extraordinarily spiritual time at Helen's House. A rare May rainy moring invited more repose, coffee and converstation. An afternoon sojourn to Abbot's Lagoon nearbyyielded many shore bird sightings as well as a never before seen coyote mom with 3 pups in the field nearby. Bats seeking bugs, a doe and fawn. So much natural beauty in the most comfortable house complete with much lounging space, gorgeous views and a great kitchen setup.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Point Reyes Gem
This little house is a beauty, has a fabulous view of Tomales Bay, lovingly tended gardens all around, well stocked kitchen, and the location can’t be beat. Beds are soft so if you like a firm mattress, you may not find them as comfortable as at least one reviewer stated. But for us, the beauty and location was what it was all about. The hosts were responsive to requests and otherwise completely unobtrusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peak Experience
Incomparable natural beauty, quiet and peaceful, pristine redwood cottage, artfully decorated. Perfectly framed views from every window. Couldn't have been better. Greeted by a doe and her fawn in a field of daffodils.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh and Fox G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful time
We had a lovely stay here for a couple nights. Calm evenings by the fire and watching the sunrise through the dining room window were definite highlights of our outing. We would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a calm getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always great
We have stayed at Helen's House and the Glass House many times over years. We've always had a wonderful time. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely home with an equally lovely view of the landscape.
Listen up VRBO what my wife and I do, while we are seeking a peaceful, well planned weekend to celebrate our 30th Wedding anniversary, is our personal business.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Stanford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall delights us at Helen’s House
We hiked Bear Valley and Muddy Hollow while comfortably lodging at our favorite delightful location next to a Tomales Bay State Park. We cooked our own meals mostly in the well equipped kitchen, played scrabble evenings with excellent light and a forest view from the dining area, read and lounged on the voluminous couches and again at night read a bit in bed with great lighting and a glorious full moon view! Outside I recorded great horned owls,, spotted towhees and California towhees first morning on Merlin and in the afternoon viewed two new warblers and a sweet nuthatch in the birdbath from the kitchen. We love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Blake E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
midweek stay at Helen's House
The house is cozy with dark wood paneling but large windows to take in the view of the carefully landscaped garden and Tomales Bay beyond (fog permitting). It's very quiet and private, with easy access to some of the most scenic locations at Point Reyes National Seashore and a short drive into town for shopping or dining. We plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view
Great location, amazing view, and fabulous garden. Well stocked kitchen. Minimal soap and shampoo in the bathroom. Unclear why half bath was locked and not available for use. A few more amenities would be nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim
Fabulous house in an amazing setting. Clean, comfortable and well-appointed. Easy drive to many activities and a wonderful spot to just relax as well. One of our favorite VRBO stays ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Helen's house
Cozy house with wonderful views and beautiful grounds. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
Our family of four was looking to stay at a peaceful getaway for a weekend not too far from San Francisco. This place was perfect! It had everything we needed to unplug and reconnect as a family. We also did some nearby sightseeing during our brief stay. Barbie and Jeff are terrific hosts. I hope they will have us again sometime. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage
What a perfect original home on beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Our relaxing 3 day stay at Helen's House came at a perfect time of year. The view of Tomales Bay, the morning fog, lovely gardens and the location right inside Tomales Bay State Park made the house site extra special. The comfortable home was well stocked with plenty of comfortable seating, lots of kitchen tools, a nice guidebook selection and plenty of extra bedding. Hikes were filled with beautiful views, the scent of wildflowers and lots of wildlife. A lovely nearby grocery store and other mealtime options helped round out the stay. Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location & views
Adorable house in a beautiful location. There should be better info about how to get Wi-Fi. Very important because there is no cell service. My only issue was that the owner lives on the same property and that wasn’t disclosed. I don’t care because I followed rules, but knowing that they are there watching us was a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Gorgeous views & garden, nostalgic, not far from some great hikes and the water, clean & homey, and had everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay & recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Helen’s House
Terrific in all ways
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and fireplace
We enjoy Helen’s House a lot. Great location with views and wild animals. Wonderful wildflowers this time of year. Furnace didn’t work but Jeff quickly supplied space heaters and more firewood which was adequate. One of our favorite getaway places.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Cozy house with all we needed. Gorgeous views and garden with wildlife to observe. Big working fireplace, very comfy couches. Location is ideal. Best vacation we’ve had in a long time. I recommend Marshall Store (hours are Friday through Monday only), Inverness Park Tap Room, Brickmaiden bakery (open only on weekends), and the boutique Vita Collage.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helen's House and Hi House
The rentals are clean and well appointed. The surrounding property is full of wildlife. We saw fox, deer, coyotes, quail and many other birds. If you want serene and relaxing, this is your place! Wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Hideaway
This is a wonderful quiet spot in an excellent location. The house is comfortable and well-equipped with a lovely view. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Comfy beds, great views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helen's House is great!
Thoroughly enjoyed a stormy weekend by the huge cozy fireplace with wind, rain and fog whipping at the windows. Loss of power and road flooding did nothing to impair our comfy cabin stay! Thoroughly looking forward to coming back for longer stays in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool place
Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Barbie & Jeff Fairchild

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Why they chose this property

This property was purchased by my grandparents and is now owned by our family. We grew up here enjoying the beaches, trails, nature and beauty, and hope to share it with our guests.

What makes this property unique

Helen's House is a beautiful rustic retreat that offers a getaway from the hectic daily grind and allows one to get back in sync with the peacefulness of nature. We are away from it all, and in the middle of it all being surrounded by the Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay State Park.

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