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    4.6 (70 reviews)
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    Glorious view from Birch balcony.
    Josh K.

    DCB is AMAZING!!! I've stayed there twice and plan to return at least once a year, annually. The location, along the water with a private beach, just steps away from restaurants and the market, can't be beat. The tranquil setting is hard to leave, but you will be rewarded greatly when you adventure north for hikes or south to Pt. Reyes Station. If this place is vacant, don't miss your chance to stay at a real gem, either in one cabin, or better yet grab some friends and family and rent the whole place.

    Birch Cottage
    Carissa K.

    California Trip Part 2 #8 During my first trip to California, I planned to visit Point Reyes, but time got away from me. So, I knew it was top on my list on the second time around. In order to see at least a small amount of the area, I decided to book for one night lodging in Inverness. Dancing Coyote Beach Cottages (DCBC) ended up being my favorite spot during this trip. Birch Cottage was the only one available when I booked online. It was a bit big for just one person, but I fell in love instantly--and I didn't want to leave! The décor of the cottage was extremely welcoming with the warm colors, comfortable furniture and gorgeous views. What I loved the most was the side patio off the kitchen. It was so relaxing with a cup of tea and watching the birds. One of the best benefits of DCBC is the free breakfast. The kitchen was stocked full of fresh, local eggs, yogurt, butter, jam, juice, milk, granola, coffee, teas--just to name a few. I found more items in the pantry such as instant oatmeal. I picked up some fresh sourdough bread in town and made one of the best meals I've ever had at my cottage. I made scrambled eggs and toast with blueberry jam. Delicious! My bed was quite comfortable as well as the pillows. I was glad that I brought along a fan, however. Most of my stay was full of peace and quiet--right until I started to fall asleep. That was when my neighbors arrived. Their young children ran around the deck, which was right outside my window, and running up and down the stairs. Luckily, it didn't last too long, and I slept very well that night. I would highly recommend DCBC for anyone looking to visit Point Reyes. It's in a perfect location and allowed me to go hiking and see the sights. I found their prices to be reasonable especially if you have two people. Remember the location and the food that is included. The view and peacefulness are worth it!

    Point Reyes Shipwreck sigh Dancing Coyote in the background!
    Carley C.

    This place was all it's cracked up to be!! I stayed in Skye for two nights, as a solo getaway/retreat. There are so many amazing things to go within driving distance so I did the Tomales Point trail and Coast Trail to Structure Beach -- both amazing hikes! However, when I wasn't hiking, I really didn't want to leave this adorable place. The cottage had everything I needed: a fully stocked kitchen, delicious breakfast items, and a gorgeous porch with a view and an outdoor shower with a rain shower head. I spent lots of time reading on the porch or just staring at the water from one is the vista points. The only downside was, being a single woman alone, I might have felt a little more comfortable at a typical B&B with hosts who lived on site. The wind was a little creepy and VERY loud in the middle of the night! Other than that...this place was exactly what I needed and totally affordable.

    Beach cottage
    Jessika S.

    Okay , I must admit .. this place definitely surprised me a bit. I was very scared at first to book DCBC because of how inexpensive it was. The beach cottage was only $325 a night and I was expecting a total dingy place. Dancing cayote cottages is actually comfortable and cute! I booked 3 nights for my husband's birthday and we had a blast. The reason why I booked this place was it's prime location. It's sooo close to town and all the sights we wanted to see. It doesn't hurt either that you can see the point Reyes shipwreck from the deck, kitchen and even bedroom of the cottage. Beach cottage- Very end unit with a bigger deck.. It's not that private because other guests can still see you if they were exploring the beach area. We were lucky that most of the guest kept to themselves so we enjoyed a very serene stay! The kitchennete was tiiiiny but got the work done! They also provided calphalon nonstick pans , evoo, basil, oregano and some pantry basic stuff. If you want ketchup and other condiments make sure to bring it. They also do not provide artificial sweeteners so bring that too =) . If you're OCD about drinking tap water, please remember to bring a case of bottled water. There were 2 restaurants a few yards away from the cottages. I suggest eating at the saltwater oyster depot! Theres also a market close by .. skip this market. They didn't have anything but canned goods and their alcohol selection was no bueno. So on your way to the cottage and you're passing point Reyes station.. make sure to do all your grocery shopping there. Don't buy too much since the fridge is TINY. They also provide eggs, clover farms yogurt, 2 pieces of English muffin and some granola. The cottage does have wear and tear but it kind of gives it that rustic charm. Definitely don't expect a 4 or 5 star hotel. There's no tv .. I don't know why you would want one. There's tons of board games in the upstairs nook and tons of wild life to watch! We were having breakfast and a swarm of seals , birds and otters swam by chasing after fish? It was a super great sight to see! The shower is small but I loooved that they put a skylight right on top of it. It makes you feel like your showering outdoors! Water pressure is also very good. The only problem that we had was the bed. It was soooooooooo hard and uncomfortable. The window by the bed also did not have any curtains so that was kind of annoying when you're trying to sleep in. The pillows were also not comfortable. Lastly, if you have a sportscar I recommend driving it. My husband enjoyed driving his corvette on the windy roads. Watch out for bicyclist aka road bumbs. Make sure to tip the housekeeper too!

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    C M.

    The cottages at Dancing Coyote Beach are wonderful! Hands down- THE best place to stay in West Marin. The beach with deck overlooking Tomales bay provides gorgeous sunrise and sunset views. Each cottage has a wood burning fireplace, which me and my dog loved (book the dog friendly cottages in advance!). Beds and linens are top quality! The kitchen is perfectly appointed with everything you need from lemon squeezer to fresh coffee beans and grinder. The knives are sharp! Every little detail is executed so well - I wouldn't stay anywhere else while visiting west Marin.

    My husband researched places for months before deciding to stay here and we were so happy!!! It's right on the Tomales Bay and our kids loved exploring and I loved sitting outside in the morning reading with my coffee. They are well maintained. It is a true bed and breakfast, the fridge is stocked and a full kitchen. A maid comes in every day like at a hotel. She even fixed our fireplace so all we had to do was light it up at night.

    The bayside cottages at Dancing Coyote.
    Anthony V.

    Wow and wow -- the comfort of the compact cottage and the view out the door / window / bay. My partner and I stayed in Birch (one of the middle cottages) and had a wonderful stay. There's a fireplace in each unit and already made for you! Well appointed - think Copenhagen cottage -- and clean and comfy. We made a simple breakfast to eat on the bench over looking the bay. Perfect end to our getaway. Bonuses: Breakfast goodies in the fridge EO products in the bathroom Nice warm shower Mobile heater units in case it gets cold Tiny private beach! Walking distance to Saltwater Depot (go there for lunch or dinner and skip the Czech place) It's a simple check in / check out process that feels more modern than the surroundings would leave you to believe. Thank you Greg and Rachel!!

    Sara A.

    Can you say heaven? We stayed here in Feb, when all it did was fog over and rain. But, no problem! We stayed toasty in our little cabin, complete with fireplace and watched the rain drizzle on by.....no cell phones, no TVs or computers, the ultimate escape. When the rain lifted, we walked across the street to Vladamir's and had some tasty soup and German food. We took a walk around the beach, exploring the bay and the boats that were banked on the sand. Did I mention the out door shower? How fun is it to slightly streak across your private deck into a steaming hot, strong shower under the stars? But beware, this place is rustic at best, with our bed being up on a loft, overlooking the rest of the place, but well work it. There are other cottages, but we had the smaller one as we had the dog with us. I would go back, again and again.....

    Deck out front
    Dan B.

    When my wife and I decided this summer to take a whole week away from work (and the kids!) Dancing Coyote Beach Cottages was our first port of call. This was our first time here, despite having stayed at great places in the Point Reyes areas many times in the last twenty years. So I was a bit worried this inn wouldn't live up to our expectations (and the website descriptions). My worries were for naught. The cottages (mis-named; but more on that later) sat in a private, partially-sheltered nook right on Tomales Bay. This was just off the main road in the short and sleepy town of Inverness. Out in front there was a large, shared deck and small beach with lovely views of the water and opposite shore. A short stroll south took us to more beach, some marshland, and picturesque fishing boat wreck. Since a north wind was blowing cold and steady during most of our stay we spent little time in these outside spots, but that made the inside all the more cozy. Kindling and firewood were already laid in the fireplace when we arrived, and the small fridge was stocked with breakfast items, including fresh, local eggs, organic yogurt and granola. After dropping off our bags and grabbing a dinner nearby, we kicked off our shoes, made some tea, and brought out the novels. It was the beginning of a fine week. DCBC provided an excellent home base for our three days in the Pt Reyes area. It was 30-40 minutes to either Stimson Beach (south), the Tule Elk Reserve (north), or the lighthouse (west) and only 10 minutes from the shops and restaurants in Point Reyes Station (east). Plus there was a small market and excellent restaurant within a 3 minute walk. Back to the name. The term "cottages" implies separate structures, but all are part of one long building. But I suppose "apartments" or "condos" doesn't sound as good on the website. To be clear - this is more of an observation than a complaint. It wasn't really an issue for us, since we rarely saw or heard others during our entire stay. As to our...er, cottage, we stayed in "Skye", which was the last available and smallest of the four units. Though the small size made it all the cozier, there was no place at all to put our luggage, and the bed situation was disappointing. Namely - there was really no place for us to sleep side-by-side. The loft bed was too narrow for tossers-and-turners like us (and a serious logistical puzzle for nighttime bathroom visits) and the pull-out couch was actually two singles on different levels. We did love the small outdoor deck and shower, since both faced south, were sheltered from the wind, and offered pleasant views. The unit was also well-designed, with convenient placement of outlets and good wi-fi coverage. But given the choice to stay in the Skye unit again, I'd have to think hard about whether we'd rather try another Inn first. It's for this reason I can't give Dancing Coyote a full 5 stars. If we can make it back and stay in another unit, then maybe that rating will improve. (After all, I can only review what I experienced).

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