Unfortunately, this inn is neither luxurious or peaceful. This was probably stunning in the 80s but…read moreif 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 Very outdated bedding, towels, decor (think fake flowers), fridge (runs loud) and vibe Bedding and towels are washed in a strongly scented detergent.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.

My friend and I stayed in two of the upstairs rooms for two nights. This review is quite mixed:…read more 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.

Ever wanted to live in a tree house? How about an architecturally stunning tree house made of…read moreglass, overlooking Tomales Bay? Now that's more like it... The "Hi House" is absolutely gorgeous, starting with the panoramic view of the sky and trees all around you when you wake up in the morning. You can't get much closer to being in the elements, except you have central heating and a comfy bed. There are decks all around the place for just sitting and taking in the scenery, and I bet if you brought that certain someone, you might not leave the place for days. This little house is made for two, with one central room made entirely of glass, a tiny kitchen and even tinier bathroom. There is a Jetson-esque tram that actually takes you from your car up the hill to the house, so you really do feel like you're in a tree house, far up from the world down below. Antlers and succulents and 1960s furniture are the backdrop. Between the hiking trails and the oysters, the ocean and the Scotland highland-ish surroundings, there's tons to do and explore. Just one rule... no rocks! You are in a glass house after all.

We're talking staying in an all glass studio in the trees that requires a tram to get to in the…read moremiddle of a beautiful state park. You dreamed of this when you were six, but who knew it existed? The Trees by Tomales Bay is composed of just two properties on 5 acres. On your first night, there is continental breakfast left in the fridge. It's "adults only" and you couldn't comfortably fit more than two, anyway. There are three separate decks for reading, and you'll see little more than trees and the water in the distance (oh, and some birds who missed the glass and fly into it-it's okay-they all kept flying. I checked) It's even decked out in 70's decor to complete your childhood fantasy. The bed is super high, very soft, and I was pleased with the linens. The owners have also outfitted the house with every book on Point Reyes ever published. Quiet, peaceful-an absolute favorite.

I celebrated a birthday here in the middle of winter with a group of friends. The cottage maintains…read morea great balance between being rustic charm and urban sophistication. We cooked a lot there, and the kitchen was beautifully kitted out. The cottage offers all the creature comforts, including a hottub with a view; about the only problem that we had while we were there was that we couldn't get the Internet access to function, and there was no cell phone coverage, so it was an off-the-net experience; this added to the serenity. The views across Tomales bay from three directions are magical (but be warned: this is probably not a good house for families with small children - there is not much barrier on the patio) Well worth the money, and highly recommended.

We stayed here last September. We had a marvelous time. The accommodations were perfect! The…read moreowners, Eleanore and her husband live about 100 yards from the cottage. What a relaxing weekend! Large deck for sitting and dining. Large propane BBQ on the deck. Dining/sitting area near the BBQ. I loved going out there in the early morning to have coffee. Can see a multitude of wildlife on the deck. There is a nice kitchen inside. Most of the cooking implements are enclosed in a closet out of view. Fully stocked kitchen for cooking if one chooses so. The bed is elevated from the main sitting area. I love that you can coddle yourself to sleep in the comfy bed and have full view of the greenery outside. There are very large windows almost floor to ceiling. NO TV!!! Yeahhhh.. But there is a CD player and an assortment of CD's available. The bathroom has huge ceilings and heated slate floors. A very welcomed wood burning stove for the cool nights we were there. Outside a few yards from the cottage is a secluded area with a large hot tub can probably accommodate 4 people. We spent alot of time there. Eleanore invited us to go down to her garden to pick tomatoes for dinner, BBQ oysters! We got a couple of dozen from Hog Island. Definitely a fantastic relaxing few days at Lone Fir Cottage!

Lone Fir Cottage holds a dear place in my family's heart and history. It's been a refuge during…read moredifficult times--a place to regather and regain strength; and in good times a place of celebration and deep relaxation. We've recently introduced a new generation to Lone Fir Cottage, and were able to experience it through fresh eyes: the excitement of exploring the gardens, finding the chicken coop; listening for owls after nightfall, and waking to a wide and peaceful quiet. For us older ones, the peace penetrates deeply, mitigating against months of city stress. Days can be spent just looking out the wall of windows into the treetops, playing games, or cooking. If we feel like venturing out, there's easy access to Bear Valley, Inverness or Point Reyes Seashore, trails, or town. And evenings, the comfort of a happy woodstove and of course, the hot tub. Bing and Eleanore are wonderful hosts, giving and warm; the beds are comfortable; and all here is well.

If you've never been to a B&B before, you would probably love this place. If you like spartan, you…read morewill love this place. The farmhouse is charming and the grounds are well tended. I've been to about 10 B&B's and this has been the worst. The breakfast is very simple (did I mention spartan?) and we didn't feel any love from the innkeeper. This Swedish B&B has 3 guest rooms. The Dalarna room is very spacious (and spartan) for a couple and a baby. They do suggest that you bring a crib, they will charge you for a mattress if it is damaged by the baby (meaning poop, pee, etc). You have to request a TV and a cute old guy will come and put a 12 inch flat-screen in your room. It seemed like he was struggling to put the all the cords together, he was mumbling something and I didn't understand what he said about the cable channels. I don't know why they don't just leave the TVs in the rooms, it seems like a hassle for the old man. He's the only one who could do it too, the lady innkeeper will not do it! There is a small private patio outside, too bad the seats were dusty and had cobwebs. The bathroom must be for tall Swedish people because I could only see my forehead when I looked in the mirror. If you're 5 foot like me, make sure you bring a stool! The weekday breakfast was lame. There was only one other couple with us that week. On day 1, we had muffins (that was excellent, by that way), granola, berries, weird crackers, and a tiny plate of very thin slices of cucumber, tomato, and cheese. On day 2, we had scones, granola, cantaloupe, watermelon, the same weird crackers, and again thin slices of cucumber, tomato, and cheese. There were only 2 pieces of watermelon and 2 pieces of cantaloupe so we asked for more. The innkeeper said they didn't have anymore watermelon but gave us 2 small pieces of cantaloupe. Really?? Just 2??? How sad. It seemed as if the innkeeper didn't like having guests or she's just angry. We asked for ice and she said, "What for?" We asked for extra washcloths since we were there for 3 days and she said, "Oh you you didn't prepare for the baby?" I asked for another bath towel and she was obviously irritated. She knocked on the door 10 minutes before the checkout time and angrily reminded us that check out time was at 11:00. I asked if we could stay for 1/2 an hour because my baby was still sleeping and she said, "No, you're baby has to sleep in the car. I have the cleaners here, they have to clean now." Then she gave me a long lecture about check out times but I tuned out. What a cold-hearted woman!!!! The cleaners weren't even done with the other rooms, why couldn't we stay until they were ready for our room?!?! I would recommend this place because the farmhouse is lovely. If you don't mind a small, spartan breakfast then this place is great! But I'm warning you, the innkeeper doesn't want to be bothered by paying customers. Don't ask for anything and you'll be fine!

First the nice things: lovely rooms with a good breakfast…read more But that is pretty much it - there is no service, in fact the innkeeper/owner is absent most of the time (no one at the desk for about 90% of the day) and when you DO see her, she barely hides her irritation at having to help you at all. We felt like unwanted guests rather than cherished customers, and were glad to leave. Other services were also absent - the beds weren't made, rooms not cleaned, there were notes all over the place with rules (no shoes, no cups on tablecloths, no kleenex in toilet) all of which were designed to make life easier for the inn-keeper. No rules were available for the benefit of the guest at all. The experience of a B&B where the innkeeper guides you towards activities, local treasures and insider information and a friendly warm demeanor is entirely absent from this place. Stay away.

It is a great place to stay, although have not stayed there for about three years. I left the USA…read moreto live in the UAE (Abu Dhabi) and it was a long way to travel for the weekend. Hahaha. Now I have returned to the land of my birth- Canada, It is so relaxing to wake up in the morning - it is glorious. That is how it got its name actually. It is life how we wished it to be again. Quiet, animals, orchard, A great hostess with all of the amenities. I highly recommend it. It will feel like twenty years ago - before Covid and all.

LOCATION This cozy, little cottage sits on a rustic farm in…read morePoint Reyes Station. Although it's located just 40 miles north of San Francisco, this place feels completely different from the Bay Area. The idyllic, rural setting (complete with sheep, ducks, and chickens) makes Morning Glory Cottage a wonderful retreat for rest and recuperation. AMBIANCE This place is imbued with a calming sense of tranquility and serenity. Even though it is right off the road, we rarely noticed any traffic noise. The only sounds that we heard were the leafs rustling, birds chirping, ducks quacking, bees droning, rooster crowing, and the farm dog barking. FURNISHING We chose this cottage primary because it is dog friendly and because it has a kitchenette furnished with pots, pans, plates, bowls, and utensils (so we're not forced to eat out every meal). Here are some of the other nice things that we liked about the place: + hand-written welcome note + a basket of fresh chicken and duck eggs + free WiFi + private patio As well-appointed as the cottage is, it is by no means perfect. Here are some minor deficiencies that we noticed during our stay: - there were plenty of hand soaps but no bath soap - there was a barbeque grill but no charcoals - there was a hand towel in the kitchen but no napkins - the skylight makes it hard to sleep in late PRICE $125 a night during the week days (Monday through Thursday). $135 a night during the weekend (Friday through Sunday).

The AppleGarden Cottage is a perfect home away from home. Thoughtfully appointed, perfectly sized…read morefor two, and in the most bucolic setting. Waking up each morning to Highland cows grazing outside the kitchen window was a delight. Jan's breakfasts were out of this world good. We eagerly awaited delivery each morning and excitedly tucked into the yummiest scones, frittatas, breakfast puddings, and more, all made with locally sourced ingredients. Yum! This property is really special. I would not hesitate to return for another getaway to this West Marin gem.

We loved this place. We stayed there for 4 days just before Christmas and it was wonderful. Living…read morein the city, we wanted some quiet time in the countryside. We came away rested and restored. My biggest issue with B&Bs is that we often find the hosts endlessly intrusive. I understand they want to help, but as an introvert, their presence often grates. Jan and Lou, though, were very thoughtful about letting us enjoy the peace and quiet their cottage provides. It was a delight to have the freshly-made morning meals dropped off for us to deal with at our own pace. The store in Tomales, which is a pleasant walk from the cottage, provided us snacks and lunches. And there are a lot of options for dinner nearby. Our favorite was the Bodega Casino (which is neither a bodega or a casino, but a bar), where in the evenings they have pop-ups with amazing local chefs. I also really appreciated Jan giving us a tour of their farm and teaching us about the business of it. We were really impressed with their industry and acumen. We'll definitely be back!

We stayed in the larger cottage. Stay at your own risk. I have two warnings:…read more1. take photos when you leave and if ANYTHING happens to the surrounding area, like a mushroom growing on the deck! She will write an inaccurate review/lies about you on airbnb. Take photos timestamped for when you leave proving that you did not break anything, host will blame anything possible on you. 2. bring your own pillows and do not expect a good nights sleep. bed is horribly old, noisy, and uncomfortable. overall place is "surface clean" with tons of dust and dark dingy corners. Despite charging a cleaning fee, you have to wash you own dishes with a gross sponge. Charging over $200/night for this place is laughable.

Stayed in the Hideaway cottage this weekend for s short hiking trip. The owner Jeri, is very nice…read moreand very accommodating. Her style is pretty laid back, and a bit old-school, which I can appreciate (eg., we were asked to mail in a check for payment of the cottage before we arrived!) Overall the place is quaint and charming and has everything you'll need for a quiet getaway. If you're looking for luxury or perks, this isn't the place you're looking for. But if you need a comfortable bed, fireplace, and kitchen and you want to be surrounded by nature (especially deer!) then check it out! Really affordable for the area as well.