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 have stayed at the Straus Home Ranch twice now for teacher retreats and I cannot say enough…read morepositive things about it. The home is historic and full of love. The family history here is compelling and part of why we chose to stay here- it is a privilege to be part of the Straus family's world, and to see the land that Mrs. Straus fought to preserve. The home is comfortable and lends itself to so many great memories- we enjoy conversations in every nook and love retreating to our rooms for much needed rest. The views around the property are stunning. One of my stays was rainy and that was equally delicious - this natural invitation to hunker down and read and be present. Michael is a wonderful person and host and has always shown us such kindness and openness. It is great working with him to set up the place prior to our arrival, from extra requests to making a fire pit for s'mores. This place holds a special place in my heart and I would come back more often if I could afford to - it's a great treat. You will love it.

Have you ever worked with a vendor who was so wonderful you instantly wanted to be friends with…read morethem? That's Michael and Vivien Straus. They had our hearts within minutes of meeting them, and we quickly learned that their warmth was matched with deep event planning expertise, lightning fast responses to all manner of inquiries, and a general willingness to do absolutely everything within their power to make our wedding seamless. We can't say enough positive things about Vivien and Michael. We had heard planning a wedding would be stressful, but largely thanks to Vivien and Michael, we honestly never felt stressed. They regularly welcomed us to the ranch ahead of our wedding, helping us build a special bond to the land and to their family. They worked so effectively as a team, helping us find lodging, answering questions on behalf of our other vendors, thoughtfully navigating asks related to honoring recently passed family members, and so much more. During the wedding weekend, Michael bent over backwards to make sure everything ran smoothly, always beaming with a huge smile. His soft serve ice cream was such a big hit! It was always such a relief to see Michael, because we knew he was fixing something we didn't have to worry about, or making something work better, or just thinking 10 steps ahead to make a future moment run smoothly. He is exactly who you want at your wedding!! We had the wedding of our dreams and we can't imagine a better place or better hosts for this special moment in our lives. We plan to visit Straus Home Ranch regularly and will loudly sing the praises of Michael and Vivien everywhere we go, because we're convinced there is no better place on the planet to host a wedding.

My wife and I recently stayed the Dancing Coyote Beach Cottages and although we generally enjoyed…read moreour vacation, it was substantially marred by the infestation of mosquitos in our room. We diligently kept the windows and doors closed during our stay, but we woke up the next morning with at least 20 bites between the two of us. The buzzing in our ears woke us up too. Suffice to say, we did not stay the additional night and left early. I highly recommend the owners take steps to eliminate this problem. I cannot recommend this place to friends and co-workers.

A really lovely and charming hide away. The cottages are rustic and cozy, just steps from a…read morepeaceful little bay. Not far from sites and instead of TV, board games, a fireplace, deck, sitting area and tranquility. Highly recommended!

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.

From the owner: 365 days -- each aglow with a new reflection from the sun, the moon and the tides of Tomales Bay…read more Only one hour's drive from the Golden Gate Bridge. Located in West Marin, 10 minutes from Point Reyes Station and close to Stinson Beach and Bodega Bay. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1+1/2 bathrooms.

The very act of writing this review, and adding my beloved Anns View to Yelp's database, is an act…read moreof tremendous selflessness. Because if I had my way, none of you would know about this gem so I could go there whenever I wanted. But I love Ann, and I love Yelpers, so I'll make this personal sacrifice. Anns View is beyond special. It's a teeny tiny little spot, with only two suites, situated atop a hill on Hwy One right next to Tamales Bay. The views from the North and South Suite are breathtaking. When you are looking for a weekend away and some quality time with someone you adore, this is your spot. It's not cheap, but for what you get, it's a steal. For $275 a night the North suite is a bedroom plus huge living room with a fireplace, huge kitchen, and most spectacularly, literally 270 degrees of views of the bay. Floor to ceiling windows facing South and West. Everything is incredibly modern and tastefully done (no awful floral patterns here, just sleek hardwood and stark white everywhere). Ann will stock your fridge with local Pt Reyes cheese, fresh squeezed orange juice, scones, and cream for your morning coffee. The South suite is just one bedroom with the view only looking South, for $225 a night if you are looking to spend a little less, but honestly the North suite is more than worth the extra $50 a night. Two nights reservations are required for weekends and holidays. Once you're there you can visit Hog Island Oyster Company, Pt Reyes, go hiking, kayaking, fishing, windsurfing, wine tasting, or honestly, just chill out in your gorgeous suite with you honey, read, pay games, be lazy, and whatever else it is you might want to do on such an occasion ;).

The location is unbeatable and gorgeous. It is right on Tomales Bay, and walking distance to Hog…read moreIsland Oyster Company. The views from the property are stunning, and there is a great outdoor space for eating, reading, drinking, staring at the water and birds. Why the 3 starts, you ask? When charging high-end prices, one should expect some high-end comfort and amenities. Properties like this on the coast are going to be rustic. But that doesn't mean they should have hard beds, unreliable heat, and no water pressure in the shower (came out in a trickle). Also, it is very hard to discern from the website the exactly sleeping layout. One king bed is in an overall open area with the kitchen, dining, living spaces upstairs. The heating in this area failed during our stay. A second king is in an unheated outbuilding on the deck/pier off of the downstairs area (this area is not in the photos), which means going outside to get to the main building if you need a quick trip to the loo in during the night. There is also a private room with a full sized bed, and ladder to get to a loft above it with a futon type bed. (Don't try exiting that space in the middle of the night!) If you rent this place, just know what you are getting into.

This place is such an amazing place that offers one of the best getaway I've had in a long time. I…read moredid a stay Tuesday through Thursday in their single Osprey room. The view was great, kind staff and the General store really helped with food, coffee, pastries and alcohol. This place really had it all. Each room has a full kitchen with supplied cups, plates, stove equipment and more. It's more than generous.

Loved our stay at the Dillon Beach Resort (Cottage 6). Loved the decor of the tiny house and…read moreconvenient beach access. Will definitely be back for another beach get away. Make sure to pack some meal options because eating venues are limited.

Our family just finished a stay at Abalone Pearl recently and we loved it. Fully stocked kitchen,…read moreand plenty of linens. The website said pet friendly and they meant it! There was a nice outside dog Kennel for our dogs, and food/ water bowls were provided! The patio is nice and open, and and fully enclosed which is great for toddlers and dogs. Imagine our surprise when we found an additional raised seating area out back behind the kennel! We could not have been more pleased with our stay. We will definitely be renting from Moore vacation. Rentals again!

Amazing hosts always unique to see some original Village homes, that have not been changed keeping…read morethe Dillon beach Village a great place to visit

Booked Not A Bank for our 4 nights in Tomales. What a great place to stay. This former bank has…read moreeverything you need for a fun stay including a baby grand piano and lots of really great art. The bedroom upstairs is well appointed and comfortable. Downstairs is a pull out couch but it's a roomy comfortable spot to sleep with out being converted. The kitchen it well appointed including an oyster knife and glove! The table out front is a great place to sit and drink wine from the great selection at the general store and watch the world go by. Would definitely book this place again.

Fyi- don't try the door or poke your head in the blinds randomly. There's no one onsite for you to…read morebook a room with. You must use the airbnb app to stay here. Stayed here with some friends. Really loved it. This was my first air bnb stay- - super awesome. Everything was super clean and it was a super cool place to chill for the night. There was loads of clean towels and A really cool table to play board games on. I will also have to say they have foam rollers which was pretty handy. It's located right next to some really good spots to eat and drink.

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?]