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SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!

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A lovely place to spend the day
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Beautiful sunset on Tomales Bay.
a view of the neighborhood
Master on first floor with attached bathroom.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6119.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Marshall, CA
  • Tomales Bay State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Heart's Desire Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Tomales Bay
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Novato, CA (NOT-Gnoss Field)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!

OUR BEACH COTTAGE 'Helen's Hideaway' is a wonderful setting for a family or friends vacation. This is a simple and well-maintained beach cottage, located right on Tomales Bay. Helen's is our family cottage that we enjoy sharing for you.

WE HAVE A NEW DOCK -- rebuilt and ready for fishing or just contemplating the beauty of the bay!

OUR FRONT GARDEN IS SURROUNDED BY A SECURE FENCE -- a lovely and private place to read the morning newspaper or surf the web. A gas grill invites you to barbecue local fish, fresh veggies from Point Reyes or a good local piece of meat.

OUR INTERNET ACCESS IS EXCELLENT AND OUR FLAT SCREEN TV with Sony Entertainment Network, Netflix and connection for your laptop (pc) can connect you to the outer world.

The center of this cottage is a large living room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Tomales Bay. You can experience the Bay from anywhere on the first floor. It's a great place to watch wildlife while you have an intimate or family meal, read a novel in front of the fire, or just sit and relax.

The house has a master bedroom downstairs with an adjoining bathroom with shower. Upstairs has 2 bedroom, one with a queen size bed and one with twin beds. There is a bathroom on the second floor, with a tub and overhead shower.

The house is surrounded by a deck and has a dock that reaches out into the bay. It's a perfect place to watch the sunset, sip a glass of wine and just enjoy the bliss of beautiful Tomales Bay.

The house is walking distance to the Tony's Seafood Restaurant, The Marshall Store Restaurant, and Hog Island Oysters. Enjoy day trips to Point Reyes Seashore, the Russian River, local wineries, whale watching, etc. We are very well located to take advantage of all the West Marin has to offer!

If you are not up for driving around, its a great place to sit in front of a roaring fire with friends and loved ones. We have a collection of old DVD and videos and a paperback library. If you like to fish, you can throw a line out from the deck or the pier. Digging clams under the house is another afternoon activity. Charcoal barbecue available to cook your catch! Bring briquettes.

This is not an overly elegant house, but a comfortable, family-friendly home situated in the midst of spectacular beauty. If you are looking for "hotel perfect" this is not the house for you. We welcome you to share our family space and to live in it as though it were your own home.

Check out www.pointreyes.org for great local beaches, hikes, kayaking, horseback riding, dining, art studios and oysters!



Keywords: Vacation House, Bay Front Property, Family Friendly, Bay View

Property manager

Meg Cadiz, property manager or Barbara Dawson, co-owner

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Dock area fenced, adult supervision required.
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Events

No events allowed
Parties and events are not allowed at this home.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Fee for small dogs with manager consent. NO CATS.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed on this property.
This is a quiet area. We ask guests to respect the atmosphere of this area and not engage in loud activities and respect quiet mornings and evenings.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties and events are not allowed at this home.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marshall

Located in Marshall, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay State Park, while Tomales Regional History Center and Tomales Town Hall are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marshall, CA

What's nearby

  • Tomales Bay State Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Heart's Desire Beach - 35 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Tomales Bay - 44 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Marshall Beach - 118 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marshall Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hog Island Oyster Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tomales Bay Oyster Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Saltwater - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SPECTACULAR VACATION HOME OVER Tomales Bay -- Perfect for Family and Friends! located?

This family-friendly Marshall holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tomales Bay State Park and Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park. Pelican North Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 162 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dad's 80th

We are a family of birdwatchers and had a ball just hanging on the deck. Had a great bday dinner up at Nick's.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It's a Gem!

What a wonderful place this is! We feel so lucky to been able to stay in this family home, with windows and a deck right on the water. The down-to-earth, relaxed vibe was family-friendly and fun. It had all the things we needed in the kitchen and it didn't have the dumb trappings of other short-term rentals we've stayed-- yay! Communication with the hosts was easy, prompt, and friendly. Stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage on the Bay

Very cozy and comfortable house right in the heart of oyster/seafood heaven in Marshall! Great deck for outdoor living. Well equipped kitchen. Hosts are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leopard Shark slayers!!!!

We fished right off the dock and caught sharks and bat rays., crabs, perch fush and such. Amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SAME TIME NEXT YEAR

This was our second stay at Helen’s Hideaway and we enjoyed everything so much, we booked for the same week next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay in heart of Marshall

Great location near many of the great restaurants in Marshall, easy to travel to neighboring towns as well. Clean, amazing views, as pictured in property photos. Would definitely consider staying here again when visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jack cardoza c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect spot

This home was right over the water. We fished, ate oysters and mussels. The house is well maintained and it was a surprise how well stocked the pantry and household necessities were. We will be back as soon as we can.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Nanci M., Grass Valley CA

Liked: Location

Lovely location

It was peaceful, quiet and so nice to stare out at the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J., Napa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our anniversary. Our goal was to 'get away from it all' and 'eat lots of seafood'. We did just that! The house was perfect! Comfy couches and bed and that view never gets old! I highly recommend Hog Island, Tony's Seafood and Nick's Cove for food. If you like hiking, The Tule Elk Trail is absolutely beautiful and full of wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Scene on Tomales Bay

Great house for couple and friends. Well-stocked Host available and helpful. This is our third time in the Tomales/Bay/ Marshall area and it is a perfect getaway. We wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I absolutely loved this place! The view and homy atmosphere made it a lovely stay.

Although I was working at a camp (Walker Creek Music Camp) for much of my stay, each night and morning I got to enjoy a comfortable, clean place with anything I needed. The bed I slept in was unexpectedly comfortable. I have to say I was a little sad to leave! I plan on being back though.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL & Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical location!

It was such a treat to stay in one of the iconic over-the-water homes in Marshall. A magical experience that you can’t find elsewhere! Meg, the property manager, fulfilled all of our needs. Communication was seemless! And the huge decks and dock highlighted the unique beauty of Tomales Bay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view, comfortable home

This is a great location on the bay, great wildlife viewing, fishing, crabbing, birding. Home is "nice rustic" with all you need to just relax & appreciate the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sonal a.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in point Reyes area

We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO. The aesthetics of this home are gorgeous. I felt very unplugged it was a welcome change.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

celeste L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful rental in amazing setting

The four of us celebrated a special occasion by renting this wonderful property on the water in Marshall. We enjoyed all the beautiful local scenery and fantastic variety of restaurant choices. We had a minor issue we needed help with and resolved it quickly with the property manager. Looking forward to staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie H., Vacaville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Atmosphere

What a nice relaxing weekend. Views of the water, marine life and sunset were amazing. House was small but perfect for us. Decor was old but very clean and comfortable. Dock and back porch over the water were great for the kids to crab and fish. There are no grocery stores in town and ask about pots and pans as large ones were not available for large dinners. Overall an amazing and relaxing stay and amazing amazing views. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and Cozy

If you're looking for a relaxing weekend getaway, this is the location for you. The stay is not going to be fancy, but the views and cozy cottage are going to soothe your soul. Each morning drinking, french pressed coffee on the deck was just what we needed. Thank you for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tsan Y., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem in the city of Marshall

Beautiful views of the bay from the windows of the property. It was a few blocks down from Hog Island & wonderful hiking spots. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenzo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time at cottage

We had a wonderful time with our baby and dog. Centrally located, close to all restaurants and very responsive hosts! Will be staying again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family gathering place

This was our second stay at Helen's Hideaway and it was every bit as magical as our first. I went for two weeks and my five children came at various times for short stays. We played games, fished off the dock, ate the amazing local oysters and fish often. We will come next year, I hope.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t beat this location

Marshall is my happy place. Tomales Bay is so beautiful. You can’t beat the view and tranquillity from Helen’s Hideaway. We brought our kayak and crabbed and fished and relaxed. The house has everything you need and would love to come back. We already miss it and all the great seafood nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Oasis!

This place was absolutely charming! Upon arriving, the directions were clear and easy to access the lockbox. The bedrooms are decently sized, kitchen was very cute with all the essentials and the living space was comfortable and inviting. We woke to the sounds of the bay every morning and it was so peaceful as we enjoyed morning coffees with a dash of Swiss Miss on the pier. Definitely stay here if you can!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful

This was such a perfect get away, the house was so nice and comfortable, everything we could have asked for, the view from inside and the deck were great, private and so quiet, we didn’t want to leave. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Meg Cadiz, property manager or Barbara Dawson, co-owner

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This house was owned by our mother who bought it as a family getaway. All of our family has spent weekends and vacations here. We want to share it with you because it a place that means so much to us. We hope you and your loved ones enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This is one of the most pristine locations in the Bay Area. Though it is not far from San Francisco and the East Bay, you very quickly feel you are in 'the country', away from the fast pace of city life. Our mother bought this house as a family getaway and it certainly has been that for our family over these many years.

What makes this property unique

This is house is great for a weekend away with a friend or for a family vacation. Located right on Tomales Bay, you find yourself in one of the most pristine seaside locations in California. It's just a great place to escape the busy-ness of every day life and regroup! We are also walking distance to Hog Island Oyster Bar and the Marshall Store Oyster Bar. To the north you can go to Nick's for dinner. To the south, you find the Marshall Store for oysters, or Tony's (as soon as it is renovated!) then Point Reyes Station restaurants, Olema or Inverness are all close by.

Languages:

English, Spanish