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The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House

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Beach/ocean view
Great room facing the common space with a full view of Tomales Bay to the left
The Great room - a great place to connect
Great room facing the dining area. Wall of windows facing the bay to the right
Downstairs bedroom with (1) twin and (1) queen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 92000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Inverness, CA
  • Tomales Bay State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Point Reyes National Seashore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tomales Bay
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Novato, CA (NOT-Gnoss Field)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bottom floor bedroom, queen & twin

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bottom Floor Twin (x 2) Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Den

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bathroom

Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House

The Cliff House is situated on a hill above Tomales Bay. It is an open split level home with exposed beams and a huge great-room with amazing bay views. The beautiful master bedroom has a king size bed and attached full bath. It looks out through sliding glass doors over a large redwood deck with views of the bay. On the same level there is an additional 1/2 bath with a den next to it. The den has two twin beds. Downstairs there are two bedrooms and a full bath. Room #1 has two twin beds and garden views of the property and a view of the bay. Room #2 has a queen size bed and a twin bed and has a view of the bay. All rooms are appointed with comfortable bedding and have closets for storage (except the den).

A fully equipped kitchen is located on the upper floor with a stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer along with cookware and place settings for your gourmet meal. Adjacent to the kitchen is large dining table that can seat 10 and is parallel to the great-room's wall of windows! This is a perfect setting to enjoy a meal with a view, have a glass of wine, play a board game, and have many memorable conversations and moments. The great-room is a large common area on the upper level with a focus towards the wall of windows. There is a custom crescent shaped seating area that can accommodate 6 people around a round table and brick fireplace. Additionally there is a full sized couch and two large padded over-sized chairs perfect for reading a book or watching the birds swoop by in front of the windows. There is an HD flat screen TV and DVD player in the great-room and another flat screen TV and DVD player in the master bedroom. There are two speakers in the main part of the house that connect to a stereo; perfect for background music. The large deck is off the master bedroom and also accessible down from the great-room via a sliding glass door and set of stairs. There is a large outside landing with a table perfect to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. The main deck has chairs, and lounge seats. This private house sits on one acre in a wooded and park like setting. There is ample parking under a 3 car covered car port. Attached to the covered parking is a Recreation Room with a Ping Pong table, Foosball table, and extra large comfy chairs; a perfect teen getaway!

The Cliff House is walking distance to two beaches and is the perfect place to entertain, vacation, retreat, relax, rejuvenate, escape, or simply center yourself.

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Marilyn Mazer
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this holiday home is in the mountains and near 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. 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shell Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Heart's Desire Beach - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Tomales Bay - 19 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inverness Park Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bovine Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Marshall Store - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Seafood Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Hog Island Oyster Company - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House located?

This family-friendly Inverness holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Tomales Bay State Park and Shell Beach. Point Reyes National Seashore and Heart's Desire Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 129 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

Lovingly crafted around a gorgeous view

We loved our long weekend at the Cliff House! Low key and well crafted old NorCal vibe. The space was both cozy and spacious for our crew of 4 kids and 5 adults. Very equipped kitchen, functional fireplace, loads of games in the cupboards, and that view!!! Walking directly to Shell Beach was a huge bonus. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

j k.

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

Great trip

Great location to experience Point Reyes area. Comfortable for a group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

A wonderful house for a family gathering

The Cliff House was a perfect place to gather family from across the country for a beautiful California weekend wedding nearby. It had everything we needed, and was close enough to stores and restaurants, and a lovely beach, but set up on a beautiful hillside in a quiet neighborhood, with stunning views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Gorgeous view!

A group of seven friends united to have our friend’s private memorial and a reunion this week. Plenty of space, well outfitted kitchen, comfy beds, plenty of soace, big dining room! It for the bill well. We enjoyed our time and the home is rustic but comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya B.

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

4th annual Inverness visit

This is our 4th annual Inverness visit and 3rd stay at cliff house. We are a group of childhood friends that were all born and raised in west Marin. We look forward to our summer visit every year and staying at cliff house feels like coming home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Great location in Inverness

Beautiful location in the trees with views of Tomales Bay. Easy hike to a small beach that is pretty private. Recommend stopping in a larger town for groceries before arrival. Inverness and Point Reyes are both pretty small towns. They do have grocery stores for limited items. All the restaurants were quite good. It was a lovely and relaxing visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Great Family House!

We stayed here over the 4th of July week and it couldn’t have been more perfect! To be able to walk with the kids to Shell beach was a huge plus! Plenty of room for all of us and killer views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara G.

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

Beautiful views

We enjoyed a wonderful weekend stay. House was perfect in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya C.

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

Group of writers

This is the third time our group of writer's has stayed at this home for a weekend getaway. Always a pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne L.

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

Love the house!

Great place to gather with friends and relax. Amazing views, perfect location to enjoy point Reyes and house is spacious and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harvey R.

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

family get together

Lovely property , great views, lots of bathrooms and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Big down-to-earth home in amazing location

This was our second stay since it's the perfect place for large family gatherings! Amazing views, birds and crickets and deer, short walk to a lovely small beach and short drive to all of Point Reyes hikes and beaches. We had so much fun playing ping pong even though the garage room has some water and mildew issues. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

70th BD celebration

We were a party of 5 women who have known each other for 40 years. It was one friend’s 70th BD. We enjoyed the area and the house so much. It was wonderful to sit out on the deck overseeing Tomales Bay. The fireplace was great. The kitchen had every kind of amenity one could think of. Thanks for a great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine P.

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

Fabulous House

We were staying in Inverness as my youngest lives here with her family. The Cliff House easily accommodated myself, a couple friends, and my son’s family. The view from the living room windows was spectacular and it was relaxing to sit on the deck in the evenings. The house provided everything we needed as far as comfortable furnishings and supplies/equipment for preparing meals. We were able to get to Love Field for a celebration with no problem. The only thing that could be better was if there were screens for the windows so we could keep them open. Other than that, the place was fantastic and I’d definitely rent here again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcey H.

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

Annual Inverness Reunion

We are a group of six friends who all grew up in Inverness/Olema. This home has allowed us to get together and re-experience all our favorite things about the area. The walking distance to Shell Beach cannot be beat except maybe by the stunning views from the Cliff House. The four bedrooms allow us all to stay in comfort, no one is stuck on a pull-out couch or livingroom floor! We can't wait for our annual visit in 2024!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Wonderful.

Everything is fantastic just as described elsewhere. Perhaps not yet noted: the beautifully maintained, vintage 1970s interior design (tiles, formica etc.) is lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H., Mount Nebo, West Virginia, USA

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

Close to it all

This house suited the needs of my 7-member family very well as the final stop in our 2,100 mile road trip around California. The house was very comfortable and well-appointed. We had plenty of space and bedding for the group. I loved having an open fire in the fireplace at night. The house is close to the amenities of Inverness, Inverness Park, and Point Reyes Station. It is also very close to the beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore. The drive to San Francisco International is easy as well. This allowed us to avoid an overnight hotel stay in San Francisco to end our trip. Thank you to the owners. I highly recommend this property if your travels take you to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Great Location for a Family Weekend

The property had everything we needed to accommodate our extended family - six adults and four children. The location was peaceful and the surroundings, beautiful. The location was convenient to many Point Reyes attractions, and the game room and movie and board game collections were an unexpected bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daphne M.

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

Heaven

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Fabulous home w/ gorgeous view

Six of us had a fantastic weekend here. The view from the living room and decks is spectacular, and the property had everything we needed. It's a quick walk to a secluded beach, and we really enjoyed our dinner at the Tap Room. Hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great house, great location

The house was just as picture, in a beautiful location. Communication was great. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

martina r., Berkeley, California

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

A writer's retreat

We had a lovely time at this spot. Wonderful views. Great for folks writing and cooking together. It's a great location. And it's a pleasure, even in the rain, which we had a lot of.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asifa K.

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

Delightful Weekend

We'll equipped. Wonderful fireplace. Cosy. Homey. It was the perfect place for us. Despite the stormy weather, the big wall to wall windows with incredible views kept us all smiling. The host was extremely responsive to our needs. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H., Sam Francisco

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

Wonderful Reunion Home

We stayed at this lovely place in February 2023. It is perfect for a reunion of family and friends. There were 6 of us: 3 couples in our 60s and 70s. Long time and new friends getting together - coming from San Francisco, Oakland, and Cincinnati. The house was perfect: 4 separate sleeping rooms with 3 toilets and 2 showers, plenty of linens and extra blankets, large common and dining areas, excellent furnishings for cooking and eating as a group, a fire in the fireplace at night with seating for everyone and space for more. And the views! So many stars at night, the Bay and hills in the distance, trees all around. We enjoyed our favorite hiking trails in nearby Point Reyes. What an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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