Amazing food options along with a wonderful view. Really enjoyed the outdoor seating.read more

A retreat that you will not soon forget! Bodega Bay Beach Home is a getaway for the weary or the…read morefamily. The beautiful scenery surrounds the home with the ocean and mounain views. Minutes from Portuguese beach, you can hear the waves crashing on the rocks lulling you to a peaceful rest. The home is furnished with all amenities, including a game room, 4 large TVs and a fireplace that warms the heart. Clean and updated, close to great restaurants and beaches.

This place is magical. It really is…read more I am writing this review here at Sea Ridge Cottage, and dreading our departure tomorrow. We stayed here last night, and again tonight. 2 nights is NOT enough. I want to live here. I cannot wait to return. This is such an amazing gem, that I am hesitant to yelp about it, for fear it will be too hard to book in the future. However, I did find this place through yelp, and will return the favor to others. If you are looking for a place to book in Inverness or Point Reyes, you MUST book this place. It was worth every single penny. This cottage is in the middle of an enchanted forest, and I never want to leave! The owner, Wendy is so sweet, and communication was great. It was a breeze to book it. This morning, while I sipped my coffee on the gorgeous deck, I was half expecting a fairy to come say hi.

I spent my birthday weekend at the Sea Ridge House with 9 of my closest friends. First, I need to…read moresay that we found this hidden gem one week before the big weekend and Wendy was so accommodating and very professional in the way she dealt with me, and I guess with her "tenants" in general, that gave me peace of mind. You know how it is when you are in charge of a big group's plan, this was the least thing I wanted to worry about and the most important! where to spend the night on that Saturday. But, then...when we arrived late on Saturday night, spent the night and then the morning of Sunday, we wished we would have arrived earlier and stayed longer. The true magic lies in this place. We loved this house! every corner of it, it is a very comfortable place and your friends or group of people will feel like home. It is a very functional house, whenever you need something (like a bottle opener) you turned around and there you go, you find it. It's clean and organized plus the cleaning fee is included which makes your life easier. It worked really well for me, with a group of single people and a couple. We fell in love with the house and we will definitely come back when the days are warmer. [Sorry for the pictures that are not rotated, I guess Yelp doesn't have that feature, another review?]

My husband and I have rented houses with BBE for a few years now and we have never been…read moredisappointed. Yes, one house we rented was a bit run down, but Bodega is old and not all of the properties have been updated. Not their fault, but the fault of the owners. So we didn't rent that house again. All the other houses we have rented have been great with extraordinary views! All have been very comfortable. I have recommended them and I will continue to.

This was our first time renting from Bodega Escapes and we could not have had a better experience,…read more(except a few more days). The service was outstanding and personal. Best vacation in a long time. We will be back

We recently had the pleasure of working with iVilla in selecting a property for our family holiday…read morein Florida. Who knew that you could feel like a spoiled "local" and have the access to the best properties, shops, restaurants and "insider" tips through an agency? We decided the answer is that iVilla is not just a rental "agency", but a full service vacation rental company. The service from the very beginning was excellent and seamless in every way. The property was beautiful and frankly, something that I would have spent months trying to research to find on other websites. Not having the time to do that, I decided to try iVilla, based on our desire for good design, good looking flats and vacation homes, but not wanting to spend the amounts of money so many other companies require. We were not disappointed! We also have stayed at one of their Paris rentals and found it to be such a gracious home away from home; in the perfect arrondisement, beautifully decorated, a lovely terrace and again, seamless service. I HIGHLY recommend anyone with an eye for design and a budget that you want to adhere to so you can have those great dinners out and go on a few shopping sprees to give iVilla a try. We'll use them again for our next journey. The Best!

GREAT PLACE to work with and rent from. If you are going and want an outstanding rental this is the…read moreplace!

We have booked rental houses about 6 or 7 plus times. The rentals have all been beautiful. Either…read moreon the golf course or a view of the beach. Every time we have rented the entire process has gone smoothly and there haven't been any issues. You drop by and pick up the keys and they give you directions to the place you are staying. Everything is provided that you need. Most of the rentals come with a spa, BBQ, and many other accommodations. Rentals are reasonably priced and there are so many to chose from, so there is one usually available!

Third time really was a charm...and DAVID MILLAR was mine! After two unsuccessful listings, he…read morewas the third realtor to take on my home, and the one who sold it. From our very first meeting, when he sat comfortably on my couch and spoke with me, as though we've known each other for years, I felt at ease. His approach was genuine, relaxed, and reassuring. That ease carried through the entire process. Once he set things in motion, his marketing expertise was immediately evident. My family and friends reached out almost daily asking, " Have you seen DAVID's latest video of your home? It's incredible!" and they were right...his videos were beautifully done, and his commentary was both informative and engaging. DAVID promised from the beginning that he would stay in constant communication throughout the entire process, and he absolutely delivered. He responded quickly to every text and phone call, and never once made me feel like I was a bother. My home sold quickly, and I credit that to David's professional, professionalism, creativity, and dedication. I am sincerely grateful for DAVID's outstanding work. Thank you David!

David Millar's professionalism and commitment to detail goes above and beyond all expectations…read more His knowledge of the house search and purchasing process is so refined that working with him was effortless on our part. When we wanted to go look at a new house or back to one we had already looked at, he was there and available with knowledge and advice with a keen eye for details that as a new buyer I didn't know to look for. When we decided on a house to make an offer on, David wrote up the contract and we had an accepted offer within 48 hours! From start to keys in our hands was 20 days and David was by our side every step of the way. I would highly recommend David Millar and Russian River Land and Home for any of your real estate needs.

Limor and her crew helped us book a little apartment with a huge view of San Francisco Bay at…read moreChristmas time. The information provided including pictures was accurate and helpful. Limor answered my questions quickly. She was helpful in pointing out things to do and see in the area. We are looking forward to future vacations in the Bay Area and will definitely use Book a Nook again. While the apartment was comfortable and the view was stunning, what made the experience a 5-star vacation was Limor and her staff. Good communication before, during and after the stay was the key to a relaxed and happy vacation.

In response to the owner: My name is not Paul (not sure where you're getting that), and I booked…read morethe rental through Airbnb. Don't try and discredit reviews through slander, Limor. If it's 50 degrees out, turn on the heat to make guests feel comfortable. A passive aggressive sign that tells ,e "don't open blinds or the furniture gets too much sun" is not for my safety.

Ken is great! He helped us purchase our vacation home on the Russian River in 2021. He was easy to…read morework with and patiently helped us until we found the right place. We would definitely recommend Ken and would work with him again in the future.

Boy, my partner and I really lucked out getting referred to Ken Brennan. Coming from SF, we didn't…read morehave a lot of connections like we have in the city. Ken and his team took care of us from start to finish including a top notch loan agent referral and even contractors and landscape designers to remodel our home. They all worked together to get this difficult transaction through. We are ecstatic with him as our agent. His professionalism, clear communication, prompt response, negotiations, and take charge attitude made the entire home buying process smooth. Thank you Ken!

If you prefer to work with an agent who can properly communicate in cogent, adult English, Giselle…read moreis NOT the agent for you. We are writing this *after* our sale closed, due to fear she would embarrass us again with her amateur writing skills. If we had to do it all over, we would NEVER select Giselle Lampe. She has the intellect of a five-year old. Very unprofessional. A must to avoid. The Shermans Napa, CA

Several months ago my wife and I began to explore the possibility of selling our Alta Heights home…read morein Napa in considering an out of state move. We have several well qualified friends in the real estate business and struggled with deciding who to use if we were to sell. We decided that the sale was an important business decision and we began to research other realtors based solely on their reviews, reputation and presentation. Gisele Lampe from Caldwell Banker of the Valley's name seemed to repeatedly rise to the top of the list in those categories and we contacted her to set up a meeting. During that first meeting it was apparent that Gisele already had done research on our home, the Alta Heights area, comps and property records. We hadn't yet retained her as our realtor but she quickly identified a couple of errors which occurred at the city planning level in which our permitted home improvements were never signed off, although they had been completed. Throughout the process she demonstrated that she takes a proactive stance in representing her clients. We also noticed that during the tour of our home, she was keenly observant and utilized her years of design skills to evaluate our property, make suggestions, point out potential weaknesses. One of those suggestions was to conduct a pest inspection. While I knew it would be necessary if we were to go on the market, we had a pest inspection a few years prior and received a clean report so it didn't seem necessary if we were not set on selling. Gisele was tactful and confident in her approach and recommended a different pest inspector than the one who had cleared us before, assuring us that her recommendation was a very thorough and experienced professional. The pest inspection revealed damage which came at a significant cost to repair but was necessary whether we went on the market or not. We had taken a lot of pride in our home and both the news and cost were hard to take. The damage also required that we install a new bathroom which added to an already escalating cost. Gisele was supportive and reassuring and in her very special and intuitive way, she helped us to remain focused on our primary goals and to act accordingly. While the repairs were being made, Gisele introduced us to her whole team, including her husband Jerry, her associate Jamie Hurley and professional office assistant, Laura Brasil. We found each member of her team to be professional, friendly, dependable and realistic in their approach. They all helped us to navigate the repairs while we were away on vacation, meeting with the fumigation company, contractors and arranging to open and close the house in our absence. Gisele set a couple of parallel strategies for marketing our home and even encouraged us to wait or walk away from the sale if we were not comfortable. We never felt as though her primary motivation were her own self interests. My wife and I chose a strategy that most represented our own approach and we signed with Gisele. We felt her insights were logical, well thought out and considered our longer-term goals. Gisele and her team's efforts resulted in a very quick sale of our home, at a good and fair price, which all occurred during a time that interest rates were surging and others told us we were making a mistake because we had missed the positive market opportunities which were prevalent a few months prior. Gisele and her team were all sincere, authentic and professional. Gisele is a superb communicator, she is kind, compassionate, creative, direct and naturally intuitive. We also admired Gisele and her team for advocating on our behalf and operating with the upmost integrity, taking steps to make sure our interests were protected, while working cooperatively with the buyer's agent and doing her best to ensure the buyer was satisfied. We are so pleased with Gisele and her team. We recommend her to others without reservation.

I've cycled a lot around Point Reyes and taken many one-day road trips, but I've never really…read moreexplored the area extensively due to a lack of time. That recently changed thanks to the recent overnight accommodations provided by the Black Heron Inn. Located in Point Reyes Station, about a 5-minute drive from downtown, it's the perfect place to stay when exploring Point Reyes. I had done quite a bit of research on accommodations in the area, but the options seemed to either be way too expensive or way too "patchouli" for my taste. The Black Heron Inn was the perfect fit for me and my wife. They have three guest rooms, and due to the lack of availability of the other rooms, I selected the Grand View Suite. And what a "Grand View" it was. My strong suggestion is not to plan too much during the late afternoon because you'll want to open a bottle of wine and enjoy the view from the outdoor deck or the dining room table before heading off to dinner for some oysters. The clean and well appointed rooms have a small refrigerator, a small microwave, and a toaster as well as dishes and silverware, so make sure to bring some ready to eat food with you to store in the room since food is not provided. We personally picked up some breakfast savories and sweets from Brickmaiden Breads, and our mornings were set. Coffee is provided along with a Cuisinart Coffee maker. If you don't like your coffee black or enjoy creamers, be sure to pack some milk for the fridge. The proprietors are pretty hands-off when it comes to guest interaction (which is just fine), but they are very responsive if necessary. One thing I did learn while talking to them briefly was that they have a lot of repeat customers. Based on our recent stay, I can see why!

We recently stayed in the Grand View Suite and sent an email to the innkeepers at…read morestay@blackheroninn.com to provide some feedback. The email bounced because the mailbox was full, so we're posting the email we sent to Yelp. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Positives: * Quiet and peaceful. * Very nice view. * Useful kitchenette items: plates, cutlery, microwave, coffee maker (with Peet's coffee!), etc. Improvement suggestions: * The windows need washing, especially in the dining area. The view is one of the main attractions of your property, and it's a shame (and disappointing) to look through dirty windows. * There are cobwebs in areas in the room (example: next to the book case in the dining area), and outside on the deck and deck chairs. In fact, the Adirondack chairs on the deck were so dirty we didn't want to sit on them. * The room lighting is a mish-mash of incandescent, CFL, and LED, with different color temperatures. Suggest redoing the lighting with LED lights in the 3000 (warm light) color temperature. Also, the low-voltage puck lights in the soffit above the kitchen counter don't work. At least, we couldn't find a switch to turn them on. Fixing this would brighten up the kitchenette. * The handle on the right-side loft window is incapable of opening the window. (There's a small set screw meant to secure the handle to the window winding mechanism's shaft, and the screw is loose so the handle just spins on the shaft so the window doesn't open.) * The cushioning in the two table chairs in the dining area and the two reclining chairs in the living area is worn and compressed, so the cushioning is marginal. The chairs need to be reupholstered or replaced; they're basically worn out. Making these improvements would elevate the room from just okay to very good and make the relatively high room rate more reasonable.