I disagree with Sara D. Re the owner of, this rental company…read more He helped a family member of mine who is considering opening up her studio apt for vacation rentals. He was very personable and professional. He took the time to listen to her and answer the many questions she had. She thought it was a very good profitable arrangement. I ran into him a few months later, at a restaurant in Lagunitas. I reminded him of my family member and he immediately remembered her and even inquired about her health, (which she was dealing with at the time.) Just saying.... Michele Stone Inverness

Aaron Ely at Point Reyes Vacation Rentals was just fabulous in helping out with our recent rental…read morein Marshall just north of Pt Reyes. The rental home was perfect, met all expectations, and Aaron creatively solved the VRBO booking snag. We'd been to the area a bunch before , but Aaron's area insights into off the beaten track hikes, oystering and support of the local merchants was spot on! We'd highly recommend him if you are looking for home to rent in the area and getting an insiders view if what makes it tick. John D

When we first told our friends we were staying three nights at East Brother Lighthouse they asked…read more"What will you do?" or "Who will crack first from the isolation. Neither of us. The EBLS is a treasure of an 1873 inn and lightstation just north of the Richmond bridge in our beautiful bay. Most guests stay one night which is enough to get the tour, the history, and to hear and see their amazing antique diesel-powered F2 diaphonic foghorn. But we chose three days for a full escape from the world. No time for phones or internet. We napped, played games, ate, befriended a lost gull, looked for seals, porpoises, and whales and found some. And we enjoyed the hospitality of Rae and Danielle, whose talents as innkeeper/boat captain/chefs/tour guides and keepers of esoteric knowledge made each day a delight. What a great place. You wake to the sounds of gulls and the bay's current, but there are no cars to be heard and you don't have to do anything. We can't wait to return in the future.

At last after decades of dreaming, this bucket list item is finally crossed off the list…read more Celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary this was the perfect gift. We had no idea what to expect. It was more than we could ever have imagined. We enjoyed the most perfect autumn weather. So that was an absolute stroke of luck. Tides were in our favor and the boat trip to and from the islands were comfortable. Innkeepers Danielle and Rae (seven months new to this gig) are/were incredible hosts, tour guides, chefs, and comics. We were the only guests spending two nights and so glad we opted for that. Enjoyed a beautiful view from our second-story room - West Brother Island and the raucous comings and goings of the island birds was incredible. Breakfast, happy hour, and dinner were more than enough and so delicious. And we enjoyed the company of other guests - many Bay Area locals but also from San Diego and Illinois. If you're a wildlife and nature lover, put this a the top of your list. Not only a wide range of birds, but also Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, and Harbor Porpoise were seen on our visit.

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.

Perfect!!! My husband & I adore Pt Reyes!…read moreWe've been coming here for many Years trying different places Geri is the perfect hostess & Her accommodations couldn't be better For the price. We stayed in the Hideaway with our pooch. This was the BEST! Highly recommended Can't wait to come 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.

Hi, I meant to get this out earlier but I have been traveling. I stayed in Farmer's Parlor for my…read morebirthday in September and it was beautiful!! Kelly made up a warm welcoming chalk board for me wishing me Happy Birthday. Great room with incredible views of 2 great horses in the pasture directly across. Zollie and Rosa are beautiful and are very much cared for by the gentleman that owns many acres of land not attached to the cottage property. Zollie is the larger horse with a reddish mane and white hooves and Rosa is the darker chestnut with a black mane and tail. The room is amazing! Beautiful tiled floors with a Persian throw rug. The sleigh bed is incredibly comfortable with Egyptian Cotton sheets to die for. There is an amazing sun room attached with a back door and windows. I saw deer early in the morning on the property next door outside of the horse pasture. The front gardens of the property are well appointed with amazing sculptures, beautiful flowers that attract many hummingbirds and birds of all kinds. It is like a step back in time of wonderful powerful energy of nature and peace. A much needed therapy these days! I planned it so that I was there for the full moon in Virgo as well as my Virgo birthday! I have included that moon in my pictures here. It was gorgeous! There is a special black cat that is very friendly and since I am a major animal whisperer (everyone says it) this cat took to me instantly. The animals are not allowed in the cottages but he was polite and sat on my outside chair and slept and always visited me first thing in the morning. I encouraged it so if you are not in to cats or the one dog then just go on your way and they will leave you alone. There is a TV in the room but no cable, which is fine. There is a cute outdoor library of over 300 movies to choose from for your room. There is strong WiFi so I could watch Netflix on my computer if I wanted to. There is a mini fridge and wonderfully appointed glassware, bowls, a cutting board, and it works well for me since I went 5 minutes in to town and bought some salads, sandwiches, and great croissants at Bovine Bakery. It is expensive to eat every meal out so it is nice to be able to mix it up with both. All necessary stores, one gas station, Wells Fargo Bank, are all in town just minutes away by car. I will definitely return. Thank you Kelly for all that you did to make my birthday perfect!! :-)

My sister and I stayed at the Olema Cottages last week. We were very impressed with the cleanliness…read moreand the surroundings. The cottage has a kitchen with everything you would need to cook there.It's a beautiful and cozy cottage with a wonderful sculpture garden on the grounds. There are 3 cottages total. I highly recommend a stay at this beautiful place. It is very close to Drakes Bay, Tomales Bay State Park, and the quaint town of Olema. Pamela Whitmarsh

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?]

Kind and attentive staff, clean room with larger fridge than usual, great shower,nice linens and…read moregood bed. Noise from the freeway but all in all above average accommodation.

Deplorable conditions here at this motel, attempted to get a refund after being here for less than…read morean hour because there was absolutely no way we're spending a night in this and was turned away because the building is just "old". Old is not an excuse for dirt on the walls and everything else we found. Keep up with your facilities if you're gonna charge modern prices.

Back at Seadrift for another amazing vacation. We were lucky enough to score 156 Seadrift this…read moretime. Right on the ocean and perfect for our family. Hats to the Seadrift team (Ashley and Betsy) for being so wonderful and flexible as to swap weekends to accommodate us. Double thanks to the cleaning crew who found my grandson's iPhone and returned it. We had looked everywhere (we thought) and were sure it was gone. We hope to return to Stinson next year and when we do we will be sure to use Seadrift.

This was our third summer working with Seadrift Realty, getting a rental property for the labor day…read moreweekend. We loved working with Ashley on renting a house in Seadrift, she is great to work with - very helpful, friendly, and accommodating. Can't wait to use their services again next summer !