Unfortunately, this inn is neither luxurious or peaceful. This was probably stunning in the 80s but if there have been any updates, there are not enough to show. This is also not a traditional bed and breakfast. The common areas are sad and the kitchen unseemly. Smudge stained handles on cupboards and ice that tastes like it was made in someone's old freezer which gives it an odd taste. Pros: The jacuzzi tub in the room is amazing! Spacious and clean with plenty of bubble bath. Cons: Close to highway (also a 10 minute walk to town but on the highway so a little sketch) not a big deal when windows are closed but can't do that because there is no AC. And I'm pretty sure they leave the heater on often making very hot rooms. Very outdated bedding, towels, decor (think fake flowers), fridge (runs loud) and vibe Bedding and towels are washed in a strongly scented detergent. Carpet and rugs are tattered, stained and frankly, gross. (So the smell in the room is dust, age and detergent) Our room.had a large skylight in the bathroom area. Some may like this for light but you must be an early riser or don't mind full sun coming in the afternoon. It hadn't been clean in a while and there was no covering to block the light. A negative for us especially during a late afternoon bath. One had to be blinded unfortunately!! The room we were in had an accordion door for the toilet room offering no privacy and loud middle of the night visits. Dingy table covers and stained doilies cover every table top. The older furniture is fine and can add to the charm (leave coasters!) Base boards are chipped and paint is peeling. Screen for patio is really loud to open and came off the track several times. "Breakfast" was a little shocking to be honest. Breakfast (which is in your room fridge) consists of a plastic fruit cups or yogurt, frozen individually wrapped pastries, granola in a mason jar that looks ancient and some bagels that had freezer burn in ziploc baggies. There were some juices, individual trail mixes and cereal bowls from named brands. We sometimes grabbed the trail mix and yogurt but otherwise did not touch anything else. So different from traditional Bed and Breakfasts that have warm breakfasts and friendly hosts. We never saw either of these. ThIs rooms was 300+ a night. Definitely not worth that price. I'm happy to see they are going to be closed for repairs and upgrades. If they invest in this place, buying updated bedding/towels/decor/flooring, having warm breakfasts and present hosts, touching up paint and ditching the doilies and strong detergent, this place could be charming and valuable again. read more

Point Reyes Station Inn - Accordion bathroom door...not good. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

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My friend and I stayed in two of the upstairs rooms for two nights. This review is quite mixed: On the positive side the upstairs rooms have vaulted ceilings and lots of light (which I very much appreciate) and the beds are comfortable. The little decks in each room were charming with views of the courtyard and a glimpse of the hills. The host (who built this place) was very pleasant and welcoming. He lives on the property and is readily available. The large in-room tub was wonderful and hot water plentiful. The check in and check out hours are very reasonable. The kitchen downstairs is available with a microwave, and the dining room and common area is quite lovely as is the courtyard.space. There are indeed small refrigerators and a toaster in each room and for continental breakfast-- bagels with fixings, juice, and sweet rolls are provided. Unfortunately, there is no fresh fruit only plastic cups of "canned fruit" and all the provisions are bulk bought (probably frozen) rather than locally sourced (there are two marvelous bakeries in town.) there is complementary sparkling water as well (a nice touch.) On the negative side: The in-room Keurig needed to be descaled. There was paint wearing off in patches, one towel bar in my bathroom was torn out, leaving an unpatched hole. The industrial rug throughout the entire upstairs is stained, dirty, fraying, and disgusting. The wing back chair in my room was so broken down that I found it impossible to sit in comfortably. One of the "double hung" windows in my room needed repair and would not stay up. The screen on the slider was torn and frayed. The overhead fan in my friend's room was noisy and vibrated so much it was scary (no way to turn it down from 'high'.) Some of the furniture was very nice, "antique" cabinets and wardrobes but another dresser looked like it could have been picked up from the curb. It is close enough to town to walk there, but it would be dangerous because there's no sidewalk or shoulder to walk on and the roads are fairly narrow and windy. Conclusion: it's a nice place, but for the price it definitely needs to be updated with better chairs, some general repairs, and new flooring. Fresh fruit and real silverware for the continental breakfast would also help. And if the owner really wants to wow his guests, he could bring in scones from a downtown bakery. read more

Clean, exactly as described-nothing fancy & very comfortable. Great location in Point Reyes & we walked to town. It is like staying in a giant house; you can hear the other guests but it was not disruptive. We had a nice relaxing stay. read more

Loved the Bed, was disappointed by the Breakfast... When my husband reserved a birthday weekend at a cute bed and breakfast near Point Reyes, I had a cozy vision of a cute room, with a fireplace, with a comfy bed, in a good location (got all of those) as well as a warm breakfast served communally (was disappointed we didn't get that). The Inn is super well located, down the street from the village, very clean, comfortable, and cozy. No complaints at all, and would definitely recommend on those grounds. However, on the breakfast side, which is part of the B&B charm, we were left with cold muffins, bagels, and hard boiled eggs in the room fridge. While I understand it's a remnant of COVID precautions, it was a disappointment to the experience. We ended up taking the muffins hiking and got breakfast at a couple of cafes in town. Overall, it's a good place to stay, but the lack of warm breakfast made me feel more like I was on a business trip and less on a romantic getaway. read more

We needed a place to stay in Point Reyes before heading north up the coast and the Inn was a lovely choice. The Inn is located very close to town and the room was comfortable and charming. Would recommend to any travelers. read more

Visited here again for the third time, not disappointed at all. Loved this place. Room is excellent, spacious, clean, comfortable and very reasonable. Beautiful patio. They don't have breakfast served in the community room any more because of COVID. There is a small fridge with all breakfast items in it . Also a toaster for bagel and muffins. The owner Ralph is very nice and welcoming. Highly recommended. read more

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Buyer beware of the 7-day cancellation My wife and I were looking forward to a Memorial weekend 5-day, 4-night stay that was planned about two months prior. Unfortunately, I became ill, and we had to cancel our stay, kayaking & horseback riding excursions. My wife called the day prior to us arriving to cancel and was informed that there was a 7-day cancellation, of which she understood, however we were charged for the entire stay & no other options were presented. When I recovered a week later, I called to see if anything could be done to either get a portion of our stay refunded, I was greeted with no & that the policy is clear on the website. I then asked if we could re-book for Labor Day weekend as we were still wanting to visit that area and was told no again. I was also told that this is normal practice in California, which is not correct as we had a trip to Sacramento changed a few years back and was only charged the first night's stay and refunded the rest. This is clearly their policy and not indicative of all California. Imagine a week's long stay, a chance to get out of the city only to have the vacation canceled due to unforeseen circumstances & then must still pay for the hotel stay that never happened. Circumstances happen and I'm not naïve to the hospitality business, however getting charged for the full stay I feel is unreasonable. Regarding the kayaking excursion, my wife received credit to be used later this year & we were not charged for canceling with the horseback riding company. read more

Lovely little place just around the corner from the main strip of Point Reyes Station "downtown." Hidden around the bend with a gravel parking lot and several cute little rooms. The Victorian room was equipt with a queen bed, gas fireplace, spa and balcony. Great lighting, lots of windows , skylights and vaulted ceilings and ceiling fan, but it was a lot of work to shut all the blinds at night. The fireplace and spa are useful even in the summer because when the fog rolls in, it can still get cool. The private spa was nice for a bubble bath, and there is a public hot tub in the gardens below. Unfortunately the shower/toilet seperation was a flimsy door. Too bad they didn't spring for something more classy to fit the rest of the room. The bed must have been from the victorian ages bec ause it was so noisy. The mattress was comfy but any slight movement would cause lots of squeaking, enough to wake you up if you were just rolling over. The high bed make it difficult to get in and out of. The water was unfortunately not very hot out of the tap (sink, shower and spa included.) It took quite a while just to get warm water flowing. Luckily the summer isn't too cold. The breakfast was very complete with cereal, a bowl of fruit to select, coffees and teas, muffins and bagels and boiled eggs. The also allowo use of the fridge It was surprising to see large dogs roaming the downstairs. It caught me off guard. Definitely pet friendly. There's a cage of finches downstairs and a black kitty that roams outside. Its somewhat close to restaurants, gas and the lighthouse. read more

Point Reyes Station Inn - back courtyard - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

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Wonderful inn! The Satinwood room was lovely, huge, with a fireplace and balcony. Owner was friendly and kept a low profile. Expanded continental breakfast was delicious. Close to town, possible to walk, but not a smooth paved sidewalk. Clean, pretty garden and common rooms, cute birdie in the entryway. Highly recommended! read more

Great place.. Super comfortable. Quiet, yet central to everything. The host is great; he's always available, yet not obtrusive. Probably one of the biggest pluses is the breakfast.. Great coffee, bagels, yogurt, fruit, cereal.. Definitely an expanded breakfast to keep me from being hangry.. Great value all around read more

3.7 STARS. Beautiful b&b with a cottage feel. DOG FRIENDLY!! It's literally a home. A 5-bedroom home with a large living room and kitchen. Each room is rented as a "hotel room," so when you exit your room, you're in a hallway or the living room. It's weird because I am so used to staying at regular hotels with a lobby far away, that renting out a bedroom in a house was a weird concept to me. Definitely less privacy because the walls are thinner and the rooms are in close proximity to each other. However, on the plus side, the home is extremeley cozy and charming!! The innkeepers do a fantastic job at keeping the house clean and well-maintained. There is a wonderful fireplace that is always lit, and keeps the living room so warm! The downstairs has 2 rooms, and these rooms are the only 2 dog-friendly rooms. These rooms are connected to the living room. The Garden Room has its own full bathroom, whereas the Sun Room has a toilet that is outside the bedroom. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms - these are very big and like honeymoon suites. My complaint is that the room amenities are definitely old. The bed comforters/blankets are old and I felt a bit hesitant to use them. Further, the TV is so tiny. It must be 12 inches. I think that there are some upgrades that the innkeepers could do that are not very expensive and would enhance the rooms a lot. The house has a beautiful outdoor patio area that gets great sunlight for those who want to read a book or eat outside. The continental breakfast is yummy! Fresh eggs from the innkeepers' chickens, a variety of cereal, homemade granola, and different pastries. Definitely not a 5-star meal with a private chef, but who needs that when you're surrounded by nature?! The location is very close to the main downtown strip (literally a street), but no one really walks in the area, so you're best to drive there. It's about a 2 minute drive. read more

We stayed here for 2 nights in February 2007. This Inn served continental style breakfast and had water for coffee and tea around the clock, but did not serve food as a previous poster asserted. This Inn did (and does), however, allow dogs. This can sometimes be difficult for us...even with dog friendly establisments - many of which have size/weight restrictions or restrictions for number of dogs. The Point Reyes Station Inn not only allowed us and our 3 dogs (ranging in size from German Shepherd to Cattle dog), they did so without additional fees for the doggies!! How cool! We stayed in the "Garden" room. Sizable garden area for the dogs to do their business with gated direct access to parking lot. (This allows dog direct entry to the room without going through the Inn common areas.) The room itself was adequate, but a little small considering we were sharing the space with 3 dogs! The tv was small....the only other real downers were....The bathroom light fixture was LOUD! And...the bed was very noisy (yes....even without hanky-panky) - just turning over created a decibel level unfit for snoozing. Those minor things aside, the Inn was a very enjoyable stay for us. Close to "town" (the 3 block long shopping/restaurant area that is the commercial hub of Point Reyes Station) the Inn was easy to get to, comfy and the Innkeepers were quite nice. As a lifelong resident of the Bay Area (born in Berkeley, raised in Oakland) I'm surprised on a trip like this just how much there is to see so close to home. Even in the rain and fog, we had a great time visiting this area and in particular, enjoyed our trip to the Point Reyes Lighthouse. The Point Reyes Station Inn was our home for a couple of days and we look forward to exploring this area of our backyard again soon. When we do...look for us...and the dogs...at the Point Reyes Station Inn. read more

Just had a beautiful weekend in Pt Reyes with my beau, and stayed here in the "Sun Room." It was a nice room, though the bathroom left something to be desired (teeny shower in our room, toliet across the hall which means no quick pottie trips in the middle of the night if you sleep naked). The innkeeper was very nice and knowledgeable without being intrusive. PROS: The Price & Availability Easy, close to town, and not too pretentious or controlling, like some B&Bs Comfortable beds and linens CONS: Hot tub was super chemically and left us feeling slick getting out Continental breakfast -- well, what do you expect, its a continental breakfast If I come here again, I'd probably splurge for one of the nicer rooms with its own bathroom and jacuzzi tub -- that would have made all the difference. And just count on eating out for breakfast. read more

My SO and I stayed here overnight in the Eastlake Room recently. It was our first trip to the Point Reyes area, so we weren't entirely sure what to expect from the lodging, but overall I was pleasantly surprised. The Point Reyes Station Inn is CLEAN, spacious and, in my opinion, a wonderful value. That said, it has a few quirks, but like the Millennium Falcon, "she's got it where it counts". Think of staying here as you would staying in the home of distant but friendly (if slightly eccentric) relatives and everything will make sense. :) Ralph, the owner (and apparently the original builder of the inn) was super friendly and welcoming and gave us a map of the area. He suggested some nice local hikes, which we appreciated tremendously. Very nice, down-to-earth guy. Our room was upstairs and had its own private bathroom with (large) shower stall. No complaints there. There's at least one room downstairs where you have to actually leave the room to go to the toilet across the hall, so if that weirds you out, be very careful what room you choose. The little balcony overlooking the courtyard was probably my favorite part of the room -- it was lovely being able to go hang out there while the sun was setting. The furnishings were older but, again, very clean. Wifi worked great, which was a nice touch as there was basically no cell signal in the area otherwise. The bed was pretty but WAY too soft; I (and my back) prefer a firm mattress, but it seems unfair for me to take off points for that as I know some people love beds that feel like marshmallows. The "great room" and hall downstairs (where breakfast is served) were comfortable and homey, and the little finches in the cage by the stairs were adorable. :) They did not make a single peep at night when the cage was covered, so unless you have some sort of terrible bird allergy or phobia, they shouldn't bother you at all. I found them delightful. Breakfast was basic (think more "camping" than "fancy restaurant") but there was a good variety of different things, from cereal to hard-boiled eggs to fresh fruit, and the coffee was A-OK. I did not smell any smoke at any time (this was something I'd been worried about, as cigarette smoke gives me bad headaches). The only reason I'm giving 4 stars rather than 5 is because it does seem the place could use a few simple repairs. Screens on the windows were ripped and partially disintegrating due to age/sun exposure, and there was no air conditioning, so I felt like we were stuck choosing between "overheat the room" or "let bugs in". The ceiling fan was a bit wobbly and noisy. Those are pretty minor things, but fixing them would make a huge difference, and I'd be happy to give 5 stars if I went back and found that these repairs had been made. read more

Beautiful quaint inn! We stayed in the Eastlake room. Ralph greeted us on a rainy day and brought us up to the cozy warm room. Walking distance to downtown where there are some great places to eat!! Bed was comfortable, room beautifully appointed. Small maintenance in the hallway needed (chandelier and Sheetrock ceiling) but THAT is all I could find to critique! Continental breakfast was nice too. Definitely recommend staying here! read more

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I stayed here for 2 nights and it was really comfortable and stayed in the satinwood room. The balcony was nice to have morning coffee and the manager offered us flexible check in. There was a slight issue with the fireplace, but other than that the only other thing would be that we had expected a little bit more than a hotel like breakfast for the price you pay a night, but we made it work. Other than that I would recommend staying here because the staff was friendly and it was a peaceful environment. read more

Point Reyes Station Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

I was there on Sunday & sat outside. I kept thinking 'wow the sea air smells funny here'. Soon the people next to us moved because of the smell. I asked my boyfriend what they were talking about & he told me not to worry about it. He knew I'd cause a scene. Turns out it was their septic tank out in the garden. read more

The Inn is lovely with a beautiful courtyard garden to sit and/or eat in. But the place is a bit run down with the feeling that it was once well cared for and is now in different hands, and there is a lack of attention to detail now. The real problem was zero hospitality from the hosts. I wouldn't go again unless it's under new ownership. read more

Hello, we enjoyed our stay very much, we liked the spacious room, also that we could use the kitchen during the day, we liked very much the fruits for breakfast and last but not least friendly and helpful people. Thank you. Gesine and Sigurd read more

What a delightful comfortable place, with gorgeous plantings and lovely furnishings. It is a clean, bright accommodation with great attention to detail. The emphasis on conservation of water and the almost total lack of plastic containers and cups is especially impressive--glasses, ceramic mugs, and tasteful wine glasses too. Though the owner is occasionally around to set the breakfast out and cover the charming little bird's cage at night downstairs, he is unobtrusive but helpful when needed. Go and enjoy the serenity and overall very fine experience at a reasonable price. read more

Accommodations were private and cozy and we appreciated that they were pet friendly. Breakfast included was good with yummy yogurt and organic treats. It could use a bit more attention to detail. The place has a ton of potential! read more

Upon returning with a very achy body, I was dismayed to discover so many chemicals in the hot tub that my skin was hivey for over a week!

Our third trip to this Inn....love the location, the dog friendly room we stay in, the fresh and plentiful breakfast....we will be back when we head up that way again! read more

The staff were very friendly. Location is right off highway so there is some traffic noise. Loved the deep jetted tub and the heated floors. Not so much the dust or the small uncomfortable bed. My boyfriend became congested through the night and we discovered the source in the morning, dust coating several windows. We stayed on second floor and recommend the balcony or window seat rooms. Worth the extra $$ to have the extra square footage and the jetted tub when you are there for a romantic weekend. read more

Great place to come with your dogs. Reasonable prices, close to so many exciting things. Amazing continental breakfast! The owner full of wonderful knowledge... Would come back again for sure. read more

My daughter got married in June and we stayed there for three nights. Very clean comfortable room. Ralph owns the place, great guy could not have been more accommodating anything we needed. Other wedding guests stayed there also, so the garden was a great meeting place. Ralph also allowed us to use the garden for the rehearsal. There is nothing better than an inn keeper that treats his guests like family. read more

This is an ok place, not great but not terrible. The cost value is out of balance. The value received is not worth the cost. Our room was nice, the breakfast provided was a big disappointment. The inn is very close to highway 1, rooms are not well insulated therefore, we heard every car and truck that passed by. We chose this place because of they have an outdoor hot tub. It smelled moldy and Ralph wasn't inclined to run the hot tub to help dissipate the oder. More concerned about his electricity bill. We did not use the hot tub! In summary, no one big thing that was an issue, just a lot of little things that made this a 3 star review. We would not return and cannot recommend to others. read more

When staying in Point Reyes, as a Photographer, hiker exploring Point Reyes National Seashore, the Point Reyes Station Inn works perfectly for me. My third stay, and consistency is the key. The facilities are well taken care of, and "Care" is what you feel when you get there. Its great when people care for the business their in. Right there off the Highway 1, there's no better access to where you need to be. I'll be back! read more

Stayed in the hotel (cheapest room--the Sunroom) for the weekend. The room was large, I had my own private bathroom, and I had a private patio out back (right by where the pony and some sheep were corralled, which was fun!). Breakfast wasn't extravagant but it was very good and filled me up all day. You can eat on the patio out back or in a very cute dining room. The room was beautiful and it wasn't right next to any others, so I didn't hear any of the other guests and I didn't have to be quiet. The manager was very nice and incredibly helpful. If you have a chance to talk to him, I recommend it, he's fascinating and he's got some wild stories. He knows all about Point Reyes so ask him to recommend any activities! This inn was perfect and I could've happily spent my whole vacation just spending time indoors :) read more

My experiences have always been positive here. Fresh food, lovely garden in back. The hotel I"ve not experienced. But they grow a lot of their own veggies. Definitely plan ahead if you wish to stay overnight. Enjoy a leisurely stroll in this quaint town. read more

My husband and I recently stayed at this inn. We had a wonderful weekend in Point Reyes and enjoyed our stay very much. The room was really clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. Loved the skylights and vaulted ceilings in our Victorian style-room. We had a balcony that overlooked a picturesque patio and had a nice view of the surrounding hills. Despite the highway 1 location, it was very quiet and private. We enjoyed the breakfast with a varied selections of fruit, cereals, breads/bagels, yogurt, eggs and granola. The owner, who apparently built the inn by himself, was very helpful and pleasant. His knowledge of the area assisted us to get the most out of our weekend in this beautiful area. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit to Point Reyes! read more

An amazing little place along the coast. We we're treated like family and loved every moment.

I wish we had read this review before staying there this past weekend. The location is great, but ditto the review below: "This is an ok place, not great but not terrible. The cost value is out of balance. The value received is not worth the cost. Our room was nice, the breakfast provided was a big disappointment. The inn is very close to highway 1, rooms are not well insulated therefore, we heard every car and truck that passed by. We would not return and cannot recommend to others." In addition, although clean, many things in our room were in need of mild repair (faucets were mounted backwards so hot was cold and vice versa, and the bed was propped up from below with stacks of books). read more

This place is very beautiful! My girlfriend and I stayed here for our anniversary and we loved the room. We stayed in the statinwood room which had vaulted ceilings which made It feel huge with a shower, bathtub, balcony, and fireplace. The room itself was the best part of the stay. We loved just relaxing in the bed during our stay. I gave It four stars because for the price you're paying I would think they'd serve a better breakfast than just a regular continental breakfast. Also the price in general was a bit on the higher side but I understand point Reyes is a popular area for hiking because it's just so beautiful. The location is great, close to many hiking places and the weather was perfect when we went. Ralph the owner was friendly so was the housekeeper that came by during the day. During our stay it was very quiet, we believed there was only one other occupant staying at the inn while we were there. I would definitely stay here again :) read more

My wife and I had a great stay at the Inn. Enjoyed the grounds, architecture, and interior design. Spent our days hiking and exploring around Point Reyes - we'll be back! read more

Ralph was the kindest host! He helped me out with booking and making my parents who were visiting from Germany feel very welcome and taken care of. They thought is was a wonderful place and enjoyed the space and genuine feel of the rooms and entire atmosphere and kind host. read more

I ordered oysters and a small chef salad, the grand total was $35. You can get a delicious combo salad at Swan's on Polk/California for $23. What's up with this! The burgers are good, but the prices need an adjustment. read more

My dad and I happened upon this inn quite late without a reservation. We really would have been happy with anything by that point (all other options in the town were out) so staying here was a luxury. Ralph, the proprietor, is a very pleasant man. The room was lovely. The continental breakfast was great. The whole vibe of the inn was refreshing. read more

Pulled into town late and was still able to get a room for us and the dog. We had a bigger back yard for Kona then she has at home. The compleimentary breakfast was ok, could of had more options but we will take anything wasy when traveling with a baby and dog. I would stay here again if we ever pass through. read more

Beautiful B&B with charm and thoughtful appointments. We found the proprietors to be helpful and pleasant. Would recommend and stay again!