For check in they leave your keys in the room with the door unlocked! The room was colder inside than it was outside. The room itself it gross and dirty..... hair everywhere from past guest, dead bugs everywhere, dirt in mini fridge/ freezer (even in the ice tray). I picked off huge food chunks from the containers and tables. All the outlets on the walls are loose and falling off the walls, you can't plug anything in to charge your items! The owner should also keep their personal political beliefs to themselves and not put posters and signs everywhere! read more

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A year later, still the same great experience, again. The people running the place are very friendly, it's neat and clean. The fireplace and hot tub make it a cozy place to relax after hiking all day. Will be back! read more

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The Cottages at Point Reyes is an absolutely beautiful place to visit. The grounds are lovely, the rooms are well equipped, nice pool and hot tub, tennis courts, and horseshoe pits. You are surrounded by nature, trees, greens everywhere, birds chirping and playing. I'm not sure how anyone could be disappointed in the view. I saw a review mentioning political signs littering the place- they have a few signs on the property that are in no way political, only pointing out what it means to be a decent human being. Great place to stay. read more

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Sue and Andy put are the absolute salt of the earth. Our car broke down quite literally right outside the main entrance to their lovely establishment. They were gracious enough to let us use their WiFi and just hang out. And when all of our other options proved fruitless, Andy graciously offered to take us 45 mins south to Fairfax. Truly cannot say thank you enough to you both (and Taser) for the hospitality and generosity! read more

Lovely cottage! Comfortable, clean, & affordable. We enjoyed the comfy beds with clean linens. The signage directing us to our cottage was lovely as well. The kitchenette had everything we needed ... there was even ice in the freezer. We especially appreciated that there were scissors! We'd brought some picnic/food items. Let me tell you, our eyes lit up when we found kitchen scissors in the cottage! We enjoyed the pool & hot tub! We even got to meet a gorgeous, gentle, lovely dog that let us pet him/her for a minute. The heating unit gave off a beautiful light, & made us feel cozy. Perfect kitchen area for a 2-3 day stay! Water pressure to die for read more

A lot to unpack here, no pun intended. Checking in was a breeze, the location is excellent, the accommodations are a 2.5 out of 5. I'm sure the owners are very nice people BUT I don't go to PT Reyes to be indoctrinated by leftist propaganda and unfortunately that is everywhere on this property. Good news we enjoyed our stay and are not going to trash this place over politics, bad news we won't go back. Again if I could give 2.5 I would but it doesn't deserve 3 and it doesn't deserve less than 2. read more

Beautiful location. Very clean and a wonderful home base as you explore Inverness - cheese, oysters, and elk country.

My husband and I went here for our 20th wedding anniversary. The cottages were a one unit structure split in half. Not as nice as we'd expected. There were political messages littering the property. That does not provide for a beautiful serene place to get away. Basically ok if you want to go out and explore a bit-see some Tule Elk, hike a bit. Restaurants are few and not very good. I think it was Far West that served us pretty horrible food for an inflated price. We went back to the room and had cheese & crackers. Overall I'd say do a day trip here if your able. This was not a memorable Anniversary read more

Nice and pretty natural around. Not far from city. I cane here 8 years ago and I would Recommend read more

Cottages at Point Reyes Seashore - Hotels Near Me - Inverness, California

I see a lot of good reviews from 2014 and 2015 so I think it used to be a lot better. I don't see anything recent but I have to say when we made our reservation, we booked a 2bdrm cottage. That's pretty much what it was: no common area no where to sit and eat a meal- it was literally only 2 Bdrms with a bathroom and a tiny kitchen with a sink so small it's hard to wash dishes and nowhere to have them dry. It was actually 1/4 of the cottage- they had clearly put up walls in each house to make 4 hotel rooms. And the walls they put up are so thin we heard the family in the other part of the cottage talking in what was a pretty regular voice - they weren't being noisy. When we woke up in the morning, there were ants on the edge of the floor so we packed up real quick and got out of there. The person I spoke with on the phone seemed super-nice but other than that- bleah. read more

We had a lovely time. Dog friendly! Comfortable beds. Nice to have a kitchen for a quick breakfast. We will return!

The good - Surrounded by trees and birds, with a nice nature trail. The cottages are cute. Friendly owners. Great location! The not so good - Two wifi networks and neither is reliable; this is tough when phone signals are not to be found in much of the area. The skylight; you will be up early even if you don't want to be. You will hear your neighbors. Some niggling issues - headboard banged the wall every time you sat down, hard to turn off hot water at kitchenette sink, hard to close sliding door (to be fair, I was warned about this at check-in), the ceiling over the shower needs cleaning. If you stay here, be nice to your neighbor and turn off your porch light when you go to bed. I may stay again if the price was a bit lower and other options were not available. read more

Stayed in the Whale Watching cottage and it was perfect for our needs. "We" were 2 adults and 2 small dogs and there was plenty of room for us. Location to North Beach and town was perfect; plenty of areas to explore on the grounds as well. The high ceilings, large windows and views are wonderful. Loved the added touch of providing dog towels and contactless checkin. It's not the Ritz but they don't claim to be. Highly recommend staying here and will be back. read more

Beautiful! I stayed there on a Tuesday night, and it was the perfect one day getaway from the City. We spent a couple of hours soaking in the hottub, we took in the freshest air in the Bay Area, and enjoyed the peaceful setting, and a trip in to Point Reyes the next day. Another pleasant surprise was that they have sheep and even Llamas - and let our kids feed them. After we'd checked out, the owners were friendly enough to let us stick around and use the picnic and barbecue area. If you're looking for a snobby getaway with the ultimate in contemporary design, this might not be the place for you... but if you want a great place to escape the stress of city life - even with kids-, and easy access to some beautiful places, I highly recommend it. read more

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This place is right up my alley. The price for what you get is very reasonable! The grounds are beautiful, and all the lovely cottages are nicely sized, and very cute. Each one comes with a bench, and some outdoor patio seating, it's quiet, within walking distance is a room for board games and other sports equipment. There's a pool, and a hot tub (a camera faces the hot tub which makes the experience a little less than perfect), and a farm. I can tell the owners really put time and effort into making this place as cozy and quaint as it is. I think the negative reviews are sad, because this place is one of a kind. We will be back. read more

Too be honest: my favorite place on Earth! Whenever I have to escape the Silicon Valley I drive here and spend time w/ doing nothing. "Doing nothing" means BBQ and wine/beer. The room are great and the hosts are prefect! Give it a try!!! read more

Trapped in the 80s. Unappealing bedding. Paper thin walls. Had a family next door bouncing basketball in unit. Kids running. Parents yelling. $25 charge if u leave dirty dishes in sink. Digital tv with 8 available channels. Unlike other reviewers we saw no mice, ants or bedbugs. Can't really recommend. I would like Hotel Rescue to come in and do a makeover. read more

I live in Point Reyes and my mother was coming to visit. I was trying to help her find her inn. She was actually staying at the hotel up the road but I confusedly stopped at this inn. There is an unmanned kiosk with a phone that connects you to the reception. I used it and said I was here to check in my mother. The receptionist said there was no reservation under her name and assumed correctly that I had made an error. But instead of leaving it at that, she proceeded to taunt and laugh at me for accidentally arriving at their inn. This is unacceptable! I also work in the service industry in Point Reyes and despite being irked by customers, I would never treat them this way. I will make sure that locals know not to send their family or friends here. Check out the inn up the road read more

My family of 4 stayed in your cottage 17 and we wish to point out our stay experience on April 5th, 2019 First the good. It was quiet but did not seem like others in close cottages. It provided good space and nice to have kitchen area. The BAD! No room security as the door could not lock from outside. We pointed that out to owner, and received another key that also did not work in the lock. Any valuables left in room in not secure because door lock did not work. The only heater on cold nights is a gas fireplace heater does not really heat the back area of cottage so bath area was cold. The small electric heater in guest room fan made noise when it turned on. NO INTERNET- OUR DEVICES WOULD CONNECT AND DROP OUT AS POOR SIGNAL STRENGTH. They charge an extra price of $25 if any unclean dishes left. I have never seen that in my travels. The price of $279.00 with all fees added was way too high for what we got! Resort fee of $25 added, but this is no resort not sure why they think they can add this fee. read more

My family and I have stayed here multiple times and really enjoyed ourselves but will likely not return after our most recent experience. My partner and I arrived late on Saturday night - some time around 9:30pm - and after taking two steps into the room realized we had disrupted a very large trail of ants. They quickly scattered and started crawling up the curtains. We both love the outdoors and are used to bugs so neither of us cared very much at all and were ready to brush it off. We unpacked our stuff and while I was brushing my teeth I noticed a little pile of dead ants next to the sink in the "kitchen." I started looking around and found a few more dead ants on the table next to the microwave. I was still ready to brush it all off, at this point. But then, upon pulling back the sheets to the bed, I saw more dead ants. 7 total. Time to let the owners know. (I decided to wait to talk to them until the morning since it was already so late and I didn't want to disturb them.) Around 9:00am, I walked into the office and spoke to Susan. I started off by saying "My family and I have stayed here multiple times and really enjoy this place..." because I didn't want her to get the wrong impression from me, and after my saying "I just don't feel like we got what we paid for" she very kindly responded with, "I'm sorry about that. We'll credit you a night's stay for the future. Should I send it to this email address?" Wow! A night's stay?! I was very pleasantly surprised. I thanked her, headed back to our cottage, and then we checked out a couple of hours later. By the time we arrived home that evening, we still hadn't received the credit, so we emailed Susan/Andy a gentle reminder. Their response came with...a $40 gift certificate. (??) We were very confused. She originally offered us a "night's stay" and now was giving us something quite inferior. So, I called her. It's a waste of time and energy to get into the specifics of the conversation but here is the take-away: Susan was very defensive and said "No, I would never say that. I would never offer someone a full night's stay because of an ant problem." Wow. Extremely poor customer service. There were myriad ways she could have handled that conversation without giving me a full night's stay and still keep a loyal customer, but today she lost one. read more

We stayed at Cottages at Point Reyes for our 1 year anniversary weekend and had a really pleasant stay! My husband insisted on taking our 3 dogs (yes, 3. And I know, very romantic ;) and the Cottages were very accommodating. I love that they have designated cottages just for guests with dogs and also provide clean dog beds, towels, doggie bags and sheets should you need it. There is a dedicated dog run at the far side of the property (you walk past the cottages and proprietor's residence -- it's past the basketball courts) It's nothing fancy, but nice to let your dogs do their business off leash and I like that they've clearly thought about the needs of dog parents in addition to guests traveling without dogs. The cottages are also nice, but rustic as can be expected. We stayed in the Quail Cottage that had a Queen bed and a little day couch, fireplace, kitchenette and bathroom. It also had a skylight and huge ceiling window -- which was very pleasant to see the Magnolia Tree outside, but also means you get a very early wake up from the sun :) We didn't end up using the pool or hot tub as we can't leave the dogs in the room unattended, but the grounds are really nice and they've thought of everything from outdoor chairs and tables for every cottage, a shed with tons of board games, puzzles, books, Bocce Ball, basketballs, etc for guests to use and a great binder with recommendations on local things to see and do. As other guests noted, the walls are very thin so we heard our neighbors and I'm sure vice versa. You can also hear people when they are out in the parking lot. One last (minor) thing to note, they provide shampoo and body wash, but no conditioner! So my hair was a little fluffy after my shower, but certainly not a big deal. We really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely come again -- with or without pups! read more

Just stayed for an overnight but wished we had stayed longer. Lovely units with a small kitchen. Patio overlooked nice garden area. Hardly any street noise. Close to Tomales Bay for swimming or kayaking. Easy drive into the National Park. read more

The Inverness Valley Inn has past its glory days. Unless Sonny Bono comes back from the dead and re-joins Cher on tour this place has no hope at revival. Our room was musty, the furniture was old and worn (and I don't mean antique old--I mean old, like throw away old) the grounds were overgrown and in need of much refurbishing. We walked around the place and I felt like I was a trespasser in somebody's backyard. Did not use the pool or spa because it was as other guests indicated--uninviting and out dated. There are nicer places to stay if you are going to venture to the Point Reyes Seashore area. read more

This place was a great little surprise for a few travels during an impromptu, unplanned escape from the City. After checking out the Point Reyes lighthouse mid Saturday, my Brother and Sister-in-law and I just weren't quite ready to head back to San Francisco. Heading back from the Point Reyes House we stopped inhere to the cottages and had a quick a friendly chat with Andy, the owner (I presume). he showed a couple of rooms and we opted for the bigger spot, with the fireplace and second room. We got settled and Andy gave us a great run down of nearby restaurants to eat, and listed his favorites. After a nice dinner at point Reyes Station, we returned to mellow out the rest of the night in the peaceful environment, with the fireplace going and a few bottles of wine. This place is relatively no frills but very accommodating, and the check in and process was easy, if not all but non existent. All in all this was a great no hassle addition to our spontaneous weekend, and I'd be happy to return. read more

Stayed May 16th and 17th for two nights with a friend. Was surprised that they had us pay in full upon check - in....including a $25.00 per day resort fee. We come to find out that there is no one even on property except to check people in between 3-6pm. Sorry, but this is no resort. It's more like camping in a cabin setting. We had an issue the last night with a horrible groaning noise coming from the pipes that never stopped. There was no one to call, so ear plugs had to suffice until the next day when we told the maid about it. She said she would report it, but not sure what the outcome was. At the very least we should have been refunded our $50.00 spent in "resort fees" I would go back to the area again (awesome hikes) but would look at staying elsewhere read more

First time staying here. Attending a wedding at point Reyes Station, the drive to and from is difficult to make more than once a day and there's not much close by in way of food/pharmacy. So if you need food, buy it before checking in. The wifi is very, very sub-par especially given that there is absolutely no cell service. They do no warn you about how thin the walls are. A group near our room was up until 3:30am talking and then a family with small kids was outside playing at 8:30am (a time earlier than the pool is considered "open" to accommodate other residents). I really didn't sleep much as a result. read more

Stayed here for the second year in a row to celebrate our anniversary. It's a no frills kind of place but comfortable, clean, and relaxing - which is perfect for us. Hassle free check in and out is great. I never had to hand over my credit card again for incidentals, or sign any forms - you just get handed the key and off you go. We enjoy all the natural light with the skylights and floor to ceiling windows, the gas fireplace in the room, beam vaulted ceilings, front porch, the fact that there is a twin bed in the room since we have a toddler, and the kitchenette is very convenient. The location is perfect if wishing to go out to the Point Reyes beaches or lighthouse, go on day trips up or down HWY 1, or spend a day at Point Reyes Station. We also really like that they have an activities shed full of games or sporting equipment for their onsite tennis and basketball courts. The reason why I knocked off one star is because I found a spider in the room (somewhat expected in that kind of environment though) and there is room for some improvement in regards to updating the rooms (our room had some tears in the carpet and some of the blinds were broken, for example). read more

Stayed for two nights while visiting Point Reyes National Seashore in 2014. The location is fantastic for exploring all the areas of the park. The cottages are comfortable and clean, and each has a deck to enjoy. read more

The website looks great but it is misleading. It's not that pretty and clean. The rooms are tacky and smelly. The pool and hot tub are uninviting. I suppose if you play tennis, this would be great, since the 2 tennis courts were always unoccupied and looked like they were in pretty good shape. One plus for us is being able to bring our dog. The property is in the woods, but the hotel and surroundings felt like the Bates hotel. Sort of creepy. Many years ago, I remember coming to this place and termites flew out from the roof. It was scary. I didn't know it was this place, or I wouldn't have stayed this time. Sure looked different from the website. Also, they advertised internet access in every room. Not true. I had to go outside near the office to get access. Not worth what they charged for sure. read more

I stayed here three times under the prior owners and had a lovely stay. This past weekend I returned for two nights while visiting the Point Reyes National Seashore. The first night there a MOUSE was seen running around our room (at one point it ran across out table that we had been eating on earlier). The mouse continued to run around our room that night, making it difficult to sleep. When I called the office the next morning, their response was that they had traps under the house and that we were in a forest. I certainly understand that we are in a forest, but maintaining vermin free accommodations is attainable. Sadly won't be coming back again. read more

Alden took me and my wife in after a journey on a harley. Found out that the german restaurant didn't take cash down the street. He got the tab and kindly added it to our bill at inverness inn. He even brought us fresh eggs from his chickens the next morning even though its not a bed and brekfast. Eat at vladamirs down the street for dinner. Bring cash only if you eat there unless alden is there to take care of you. Awsome place without paying big price. What an adventure it has been cruising the california coast! read more

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High marks for its location: it's the closest inn to the Point Reyes Lighthouse and very close to Tomales Bay and the quaint town, Point Reyes Station, with great dining options. High marks for being dog-friendly: there is a decent dog-run in the property where your pooch can chase balls and play, there is a nature trail where you can take your dog for a walk and they provide you with a dog bed and biodegradable poop bags. High marks also for being so environment friendly: they use solar power, they recycle and the friendly owners drive Priuses. Props also for the free wireless and the adorable llamas, goat and sheep. Two things that I didn't quite enjoy were the thin walls between rooms in the cottages and the mismatched furniture. read more

My husband, my pup and I had a great stay at the cottages at point Reyes. It was perfect for us for a quick getaway from San Francisco. I really enjoyed the quiet setting and peaceful grounds. We had dinner at the picnic table in front of our cottage and relaxed by the water feature with coffee in the morning. The host was gracious and helpful. We look forward to returning soon. read more

Great for everyone! The trails are great for hikers, llamas, sheep, goats and chickens great for kids, (the eggs are good, too!) nice pool and hot tub, and the staff are very friendly. This place is great for a weekend stay. The only bad thing I have to say is that the walls were very thin could hear everything. Another bonus: Eco-friendly appliances. read more

What I liked: large two story window that covers the whole front of the room and allows you to see all that greenery all the time. What doesn't work is that the upper story of windows cannot be covered so you will be awake about an hour before the sun comes up whether you like it or not. If you go, bring a dark colored (i.e. black) garment to cover your head and leave it on your pillow immediately so you won't forget it at bedtime. The bathroom had more than one notice with explicit instructions telling you what you can and can't do with the toilet since it is on a septic system. Very foresighted you might conclude as you are sitting there doing your business on a toilet that is so close to the wall, that you have to sit at an angle on the seat. Did I also mention a toilet paper dispenser that protrudes out about 4 inches at exactly the worst place you could put one; YES, at knee level! What does it say about a management that can be so proactive about potential problems to themselves and also so oblivious to obvious nuisances to their customers? We really liked the hot tub because it was perfect after our long hikes in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Here again we got notices; this time about the necessity to cover the pool after use which I had not much problem with until I looked up from the tub to the roof of the adjacent overhang and saw a camera(s) pointing directly at both pools!!! These people are tone deaf! The wi-fi was spotty as others have noticed, and the Notice about charging $25 for any dirty dishes was just plain cheap. One last small complaint was about the outer bed cover. That thing was by a factor of at least 3 heavier than any bed cover I have ever seen. I believe that you could survive a direct nuclear attack if you could even get under it. This seems to be more common all the time in hotels and we can't quite figure out why. My free advice to this place and others is the most comfortable sleep we have experienced is with very lightweight down comforters. Next time I come here, I will bring my own notices about all of the problems I described above and post them around our room and the pools free of charge. read more

I'm super bummed on this property's business practices. I booked a weekend there six weeks in advance, but then had to cancel the NEXT DAY due to a scheduling conflict with my husband. I asked that they waive the $40 cancellation fee so I could book another weekend in the future. Nope. I hate businesses like these that can't see the forest for the trees, and would rather have rigid policies than keep a potential guest. read more

Several cottages in a beautiful setting. Pool, hot tub, tennis courts, horse shoe pit (and more activities) - Goats, sheep, chickens there. Friendly and helpful staff. You can walk to a beach on Tomales bay (~2 miles) through a beautiful park. It's close to many Hiking possibilities and the towns of Inverness, Inverness Park and Point Reyes Station. Also sailing and kayaking very close. No crowds, very family friendly, cabin had a small kitchen and separate bed room. Cable TV and internet (although you'd come here to get away from that, no?). Cabins are joined and you can occasionally hear your neighbors especially if they have very excited children. I would certainly come back again. read more

The location of this place is very strong - close to the park entrance. While they are by no means luxury accomodations, they are nice and quite reasonably priced. We also appreciated the attention to eco-friendly efforts (fluorescent bulbs and low flow water devices) Pool and Hot Tub just fine for a soak after a long hike. Owners friendly and provided delicious fresh eggs that we prepped in the kitchenette in our room. Bed just fine - comfortable and clean - Wifi worked fine. . . walls are a bit thin. On the whole a bit rustic, but that's part of the charm and it worked out just fine for a weekend getaway. read more

I'm going to try to be as fair as I can when I write this review. I'll give the good and the bad with all fairness. So, the main reason I chose this place is because they allowed pets. So I proceeded to make a phone call to ask about their rules, I was told by a man that they did in fact allow pets. I then asked if I could book this room online - it's easier that way. He said totally fine. And told me which rooms were pet friendly so I would know which to pick online. I booked the room on line and INCLUDED a tag somewhere there that I had 2 dogs. I ALSO booked the WHALE ROOM because it was one of the pet friendly rooms. So, the day came and we checked in around 7:15pm - still 45 mins before they shut down for the night. I had to use a phone to ring the Inn Keeper. My first impression of the place was that it was a calm, relaxing, cozy, cute and quiet place. So, I was really gearing myself up for a nice pleasant stay. When I rang the phone, a man answered and proceeded to tell me he will meet me to give me my keys. Alden I think was his name. HE SMELLED LIKE LIQUOR so much that it seemed like he bathed in it. If you're in the hotel industry, I suggest you keep the liquor intake to zero until after working hours. Minus one star for that. When we were settling in the room, phone rings. It's LESLIE. Speaking loudly on the phone, telling me how they didn't know we had two dogs, that they saw we carried in two dogs and that I should have told them I was coming in with dogs when I made the reservation. BLAH BLAH...BLAH. Told me it's $20 extra for dogs. FINE - no big deal. charge the card. Then told me about bio bags, dog beds, dog towels etc...Asked me if she should bring it in. I said, don't need the beds but yes, awesome, bring the towels and the bio bags. Minus one more star for your attitude. Phone manners needs work. So LESLIE comes in...and uses THAT TONE. The kind of TONE, that any person who has had a long day want to deal with that kind of attitude. Look LESLIE - You said it ONCE over the phone and didn't need to repeat yourself. You were BITCHY - admit it. You're in this business for a reason. And in this economy, I don't think you have any right nor leisure to be condescending and rude to your customers. Minus two stars. The ONE star that I do give is for it being dog friendly and the room itself was cozy). BTW - pillows were lumpy. I won't stay here again nor would I recommend it to anyone. read more

Total dump. Not worth what they got for it. Our room's SMELLED like a combonation of curry, dog poop, and liquor . .. but mostly of CURRY - YUKE!!! The people there seemed to be okay, like in a mean creepy BATES-MOTEL way. The pool and "spa" - breeding germs would have a field day there for sure - sort of like a bad B-Film set. Had we not been rushed I am sure we couild have found better accomodations. When I pointed out a few things that were not quite right, the Innkeeper/owner just brushed us off. NOT into customer service. BTW, the website is TOTALLY misleading- it is NOT that clean or well decorated, not by a long-shot. I do not want to say that they LIED. . . you be the judge. Okay .. . they streached the truth - They also LIED about internet access in every room - NOT- I do not trust these people as far as I can throw them. Innkeepers who lie and do not care about their guests do not get my business. Too bad I cannot give them a negative star rating, which they deserve. read more