Amazing Cottage Sitting Directly on Tomales Bay. Dogs OK.

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Perched Directly Over Tomales Bay in Western Marin, Point Reyes

South facing deck with doc feels like summer during winter and blocks the breeze

Hot tub overlooking Tomales Bay and Tomales Point

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub
Dryer
Fireplace
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

Marshall, ca

Tomales Bay
Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park
‪2 min drive‬
Tomales Bay State Park
‪2 min drive‬
Novato, CA (NOT-Gnoss Field)
‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Bayglow: Where the Water Meets the Sky, and Time Slows Down
Welcome to Bayglow – a serene waterfront sanctuary nestled along the quiet edge of Tomales Bay, within the heart of Point Reyes National Seashore.
Here, each day begins with birdsong and the hush of morning light over the water, and ends in the soft golden glow that gives Bayglow its name.

Surrounded by lush private gardens and wraparound decks, the cottage invites you to unwind into stillness. Soak in the hot tub under a canopy of stars, dine outdoors with the bay as your backdrop, or simply sit and watch as herons glide, seals surface, and otters play just beyond your doorstep.

Though it feels a world away, Bayglow is just a short stroll to Hog Island Oyster Company and Blue Waters Kayak rentals. The nearby towns of Inverness, Point Reyes Station, Olema, and Tomales offer warm welcomes, local flavor, and timeless charm.

With Tomales Bay Park, Point Reyes, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area all close by, Bayglow is more than a place to stay—it’s a place to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the rhythms of the wild.

Property manager

Don J Marzetta

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Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

The home is over the water with a pier. Be safe.

Events

No events allowed

Up to 10 people can day-visit, but not stay.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoor smoking only.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Up to 10 people can day-visit, but not stay.

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Marshall

Located in Marshall, this cottage is on the beach. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Marshall, ca

What's nearby

Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Tomales Bay State Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Heart's Desire Beach - 34 min drive - 30.0 km
Tomales Point Trailhead - 45 min drive - 40.7 km
Marshall Beach - 102 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Marshall Store - ‬14 min walk
‪Tony's Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Hog Island Oyster Company - ‬2 min walk
‪Tomales Bay Oyster Company - ‬1 min walk
‪Saltwater - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Cottage Sitting Directly on Tomales Bay. Dogs OK. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Amazing Cottage Sitting Directly on Tomales Bay. Dogs OK.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Cottage Sitting Directly on Tomales Bay. Dogs OK.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Cottage Sitting Directly on Tomales Bay. Dogs OK. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marshall cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Tomales Bay State Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park. Pelican North Beach and Tomales City Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ena O.

Jul 15, 2024

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

Bayglow glow up!

We had a wonderful stay at Bayglow! Already booked again for next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alicia g.

Mar 22, 2024

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

One of my happy places

I have been coming to this property with my family for years. It is fabulous. Beautiful views from almost every room. They have upgraded with additional deck seating and backyard landscaping since we last rented and it is really nice!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Mar 18, 2024

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

Birthday Get Away

This property is wonderful... The view of the Bay is spectacular, the kitchen is expertly equipped, the bedrooms very comfortable, and the living area well laid out. Then there is the deck over the water and another seating area with shade and great bay views. A very enjoyable stay/1

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE L., Napa CA

Mar 25, 2023

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

Absolutely Beautiful View

Loved this house. Loved the gas fireplace, kept us toasty warm, didn’t even use the heaters. The spa was amazing, plenty of room and the jets worked beautifully. The beds were so comfortable. The downfalls were you can’t really walk anywhere because the road is very narrow. The stairs were a little difficult to navigate. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi R.

Feb 14, 2023

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

A charming getaway - highly recommended!

We couldn’t have been happier staying in this beautifully appointed, charming and well-furnished cottage (with hot tub!) on Tomales Bay. It’s hard to adequately describe the unique natural beauty of the surroundings and the enchantment of being in their midst. The only thing we would change is to double the time of our stay. We’ll definitely be back. The host, Donald, was wonderful—very responsive and accommodating. Do yourself a favor and book the place for your next getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Dec 12, 2022

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

Special!!

Don’s Marshall property sits right on the beautiful Tomales Bay; westward facing for incredible sunlight/sunset views over the Point Reyes national seashore. Close proximity to Point Reyes Station and Inverness - quaint towns with great shopping and food, respectively. Other great seafood shacks along highway 1 are worth checking out. We will definitely return if we are able in the future. This placed fostered a magical weekend spent with friends and family.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Oct 9, 2022

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

Love The Improvements

We’ve stayed here multiple times, and Donald made some really tasteful improvements since we last visited (dolled up the area near the grill near the entrance, added furniture on the deck near the shed), while maintaining the air of beauty and supreme relaxation. Bayglow is likely the best rental we’ve stayed at in, and we’ve been fortunate to stay in lovely rentals all over Europe and America. We’ll be back again for a fourth time if they’ll have us!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandra D.

Aug 26, 2022

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

Peaceful Getaway

The cottage is vey charming, clean and bright. We loved sitting on the dock with morning coffee and listening to the sounds of nature and being lulled to sleep at day’s end by the lapping of the tide. Wonderfully refreshing for the soul.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Teri B., San Francisco, USA

Jul 5, 2022

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

Sweet, comfy cabin

Such nice touches, like the heated bathroom floor. It wasn't as secluded as I would have liked, but it was a lovely stay nonetheless. Pros: Beautiful views Hot tub Comfy furniture Everything you need in the kitchen Cons: ON the highway, no sidewalk, nowhere to walk the dog Neighbors on both sides that you can see and hear The stairs to the upper level are more like a ladder

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Narasimha C.

Jun 10, 2022

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

Awesome experience

Really nice property on the water with beautiful views, a hot tub and a grill! House was well equipped with amenities and everything worked well. Two upstairs bedrooms with gorgeous views to wake up to. We had a wonderful weekend stay and would absolutely go back..

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Dec 15, 2021

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

Great place. Very cozy! Loved all the amenities.

Had a great time. Definitely a great spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., San Francisco

Dec 6, 2021

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

Stunning Tomales Views

Cozy spot with incredible views of Tomales Bay. Awesome place to unwind.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori N., San Francisco, CA/USA

Nov 11, 2021

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

Very peaceful getaway!

Beautiful cozy property right on Tomales Bay. Close to The Marshall Store and Nick’s Cove. Was treated to a pretty sunset as we arrived around 5 pm on our November checkin and a half harvest moon over the hill across the bay on our last night. Great TV with lots of options so we watched 2 movies. Celebrated my friend’s birthday there and just relaxed. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine O., Oakland

Oct 3, 2021

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

Bayglow Cottage is Heaven!

I get extreme rental house anxiety - I have rented enough properties to know that pictures can sometimes be deceiving but I can honestly say that pictures could never do this place justice. If you think it's lovely in the pictures, just wait until you go there! It's a very special and unique place. There is a wrap around deck that has a large gap to enter onto the dock and access the hot tub. The garden is lovely with a nice little dining alcove and a sitting area where I enjoyed my morning tea each day. There is also a very nice propane gas grill to use. The living/dining room is large and sunny with every window overlooking the bay. A really nice day bed and couch and a super comfy retro reclining chair that I spent my nights curled up on reading from the well curated collection of books. There is a nice television with roku built in. The gas fireplace is persnickety for sure but be patient, follow the instructions and get it going because it is truly lovely on the chilly evenings. There is a bedroom and full bath right off the living room - I slept downstairs and was lulled to sleep by the lapping tide underneath the house. The bathroom is beautifully retro with gorgeous tiling and the shower is equipped with high quality dispensers with body soap, shampoo and conditioner. The tile floor is heated which was absolute heaven on the chilly bay mornings! The kitchen is small but very well equipped. The appliances are top of the line and there are enough cooking utensils, pots, pans, bowls, etc to make an amazing meal. Pantry has what almost all rental houses seem to have - a whole lot of different teas, maybe some salt, pepper, oil, random spices. The stove has a lovely little griddle in the middle - I highly suggest bringing stuff to make pancakes because I really wanted to but didn't have the ingredients. Coffee machine, french presses, coffee grinder and even one of those fancy milk frothers are available for use. Nice washer and dryer as well! People mention the stairs to the second floor. . yes, they are narrow and steep but completely safe if you take them slowly and hold onto the rail. I must comment on the window coverings. . .absolutely top of the line - there are so many windows in this house and it makes a difference! There is a spirit of generosity to this house - the owners seem to really care about your experience and that is reflected in absolutely every detail.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marty G.

Sep 1, 2021

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

Exceptional get-away

My sister and I and our 2 dogs had a really lovely time. The house had everything we needed. The view of Tomales Bay is wonderful. We saw jellyfish, pelicans and otters. Point Reyes Station and Dillon Beach are a short drive away. The one possible drawback for travelers with mobility issues is that the stairs to the two upstairs bedrooms are steep and narrow. Don was a great host, very quick to respond. I will definitely come back next year

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin G.

Sep 1, 2021

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

Paradise as always

This is one of our favorite getaways from the city. It's even better than photos can do justice. Thank you Don for another great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Jun 17, 2021

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

What a perfect, beautiful home

What a wonderful property. So grateful to have stayed there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

Jun 11, 2021

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

Gorgeous, tidy, relaxing

We had the best time and so did our dog. Bayglow was clean and had everything we needed (except a usable dresser) in downstairs bedroom. We were short on storage for underwear and sweats..warm hats. Not much room to store food so we put it in the oven! The fridge and stove are awesome! We would love to return!! ❤️❤️

10/10 Excellent

Lynka A., San Francisco

Mar 20, 2021

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

Just the fresh air we all needed!

Spent three nights here for my birthday with my family including our gorgeous new granddaughter. The stillness of the air and water was sublime. And then the raucous sloshing of the water and wind. Yummy. House is perfect. The hot tub was umbrellaed by stars and we were all so happy.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

ari b., Oakland, Ca

Jan 19, 2021

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

Lovely as always

Bayglow is our favorite special getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

whitney m., California, but originally South Africa

Dec 1, 2020

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

Total perfection

If you are looking for a peaceful, beautiful and comfortable retreat, this is it. From stunning views, comfortable beds, fabulously equipped kitchen to a hot tub on the deck, facing the views, this home has everything we wanted. Communication with owner was fast and very kind. We enjoyed it so much we would like to make it an annual retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Oct 9, 2020

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

A little slice of heaven

We loved our stay at Bayglow cottage. We had everything we needed and more. We are currently rebooking!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

ari b., Oakland, Ca

Dec 9, 2019

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

Location is everything

As always Bayglow cottage is divine!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Sep 7, 2019

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

Perfect!

Wonderful views - nice location - it had everything we wanted including no cell phone service. A perfect place to get away from it all and relax. The bed on the main floor was very comfortable and so relaxing listening to the water underneath the house. The kitchen was well-stocked but we didn't prepare any meals there. Fantastic food at Marshall Store and Nick's Cove. Did not use the rooms upstairs because there were only 2 of us and our dog so there was no need. However, the stairs leading upstairs are very steep and narrow. We hated to leave and will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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