Title: The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331700/34331671/edb3293a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331700/34331671/ff9f69ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331700/34331671/27289080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331700/34331671/baac2e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331700/34331671/5c1e38ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched above Tomales Bay, The Cliff House offers a tranquil retreat with stunning views. Unwind in the spacious great-room with a custom crescent shaped seating area and brick fireplace or savor gourmet meals in the fully equipped kitchen. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House The Cliff House is situated on a hill above Tomales Bay. It is an open split level home with exposed beams and a huge great-room with amazing bay views. The beautiful master bedroom has a king size bed and attached full bath. It looks out through sliding glass doors over a large redwood deck with views of the bay. On the same level there is an additional 1/2 bath with a den next to it. The den has two twin beds. Downstairs there are two bedrooms and a full bath. Room #1 has two twin beds and garden views of the property and a view of the bay. Room #2 has a queen size bed and a twin bed and has a view of the bay. All rooms are appointed with comfortable bedding and have closets for storage (except the den). A fully equipped kitchen is located on the upper floor with a stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer along with cookware and place settings for your gourmet meal. Adjacent to the kitchen is large dining table that can seat 10 and is parallel to the great-room's wall of windows! This is a perfect setting to enjoy a meal with a view, have a glass of wine, play a board game, and have many memorable conversations and moments. The great-room is a large common area on the upper level with a focus towards the wall of windows. There is a custom crescent shaped seating area that can accommodate 6 people around a round table and brick fireplace. Additionally there is a full sized couch and two large padded over-sized chairs perfect for reading a book or watching the birds swoop by in front of the windows. There is an HD flat screen TV and DVD player in the great-room and another flat screen TV and DVD player in the master bedroom. There are two speakers in the main part of the house that connect to a stereo; perfect for background music. The large deck is off the master bedroom and also accessible down from the great-room via a sliding glass door and set of stairs. There is a large outside landing with a table perfect to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. The main deck has chairs, and lounge seats. This private house sits on one acre in a wooded and park like setting. There is ample parking under a 3 car covered car port and additional parking spaces for a total of 6. Attached to the covered parking is a Recreation Room with a Ping Pong table, Foosball table, and extra large comfy chairs; a perfect teen getaway! The Cliff House is walking distance to two beaches and is the perfect place to entertain, vacation, retreat, relax, rejuvenate, escape, or simply center yourself. License number: P5223 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Start the dishwasher Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys Make sure heat is off in all rooms Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number P5223 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as The Cliff House Expansive Bay Views From an Open Inviting House ## About the area Located in Inverness, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomales Bay State Park and Point Reyes National Seashore, 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. [Visit our Inverness travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness.dx177431) [View more Holiday homes in Inverness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness-Private-Holiday-Homes.d177431-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.11074%2C-122.86881&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=keu7tx436ajTEH4hFmkRsac7SSQ=) Inverness, CA ### What's nearby - Shell Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Heart's Desire Beach - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles - Point Reyes National Seashore - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles - Marshall Beach - 24 min drive - 7.7 miles - Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park - 27 min drive - 15.4 miles ### Getting around - Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 71 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Toby's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Hog Island Oyster Farm - ‬27 min drive - ‪Bovine Bakery - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Marshall Store - ‬25 min drive - ‪Inverness Park Market - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House located? > This family-friendly Inverness holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Tomales Bay State Park and Shell Beach. Heart's Desire Beach and Point Reyes National Seashore are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Cliff House - Expansive Bay Views from an Open & Inviting House Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 124 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Curtis P. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a family get together The cliff house is a wonderful place for a family reunion or other weekend get together. Amazing views, a lovely well stocked kitchen, and everything you need for a very comfortable time. It is also a perfect location. Marilyn communicates well and quickly. We had a wonderful time ##### Curtis P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### j k. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great trip Great location to experience Point Reyes area. Comfortable for a group. ##### j k. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret L. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family House! We stayed here over the 4th of July week and it couldn’t have been more perfect! To be able to walk with the kids to Shell beach was a huge plus! Plenty of room for all of us and killer views! ##### Margaret L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara G. 30 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views We enjoyed a wonderful weekend stay. House was perfect in every way! ##### Kara G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amin F. 1 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location Good location, nice deck view, clean place, excellent sound system ##### Amin F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane K. 13 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful house for a family gathering The Cliff House was a perfect place to gather family from across the country for a beautiful California weekend wedding nearby. It had everything we needed, and was close enough to stores and restaurants, and a lovely beach, but set up on a beautiful hillside in a quiet neighborhood, with stunning views. ##### Jane K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie D. 19 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovingly crafted around a gorgeous view We loved our long weekend at the Cliff House! Low key and well crafted old NorCal vibe. The space was both cozy and spacious for our crew of 4 kids and 5 adults. Very equipped kitchen, functional fireplace, loads of games in the cupboards, and that view!!! Walking directly to Shell Beach was a huge bonus. We hope to return. ##### Bonnie D. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harvey R. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### family get together Lovely property , great views, lots of bathrooms and comfortable beds. ##### Harvey R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. 27 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, great location The house was just as picture, in a beautiful location. Communication was great. We really enjoyed our stay! ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoAnne L. 27 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the house! Great place to gather with friends and relax. Amazing views, perfect location to enjoy point Reyes and house is spacious and well equipped. ##### JoAnne L. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maya B. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th annual Inverness visit This is our 4th annual Inverness visit and 3rd stay at cliff house. We are a group of childhood friends that were all born and raised in west Marin. We look forward to our summer visit every year and staying at cliff house feels like coming home. ##### Maya B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William H. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location for a Family Weekend The property had everything we needed to accommodate our extended family - six adults and four children. The location was peaceful and the surroundings, beautiful. The location was convenient to many Point Reyes attractions, and the game room and movie and board game collections were an unexpected bonus. ##### William H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### martina r., Berkeley, California 25 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A writer's retreat We had a lovely time at this spot. Wonderful views. Great for folks writing and cooking together. It's a great location. And it's a pleasure, even in the rain, which we had a lot of. ##### martina r. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison H. 8 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous home w/ gorgeous view Six of us had a fantastic weekend here. The view from the living room and decks is spectacular, and the property had everything we needed. It's a quick walk to a secluded beach, and we really enjoyed our dinner at the Tap Room. Hope to return! ##### Alison H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daphne M. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heaven Loved it ##### Daphne M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer S. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous view! A group of seven friends united to have our friend’s private memorial and a reunion this week. Plenty of space, well outfitted kitchen, comfy beds, plenty of soace, big dining room! It for the bill well. We enjoyed our time and the home is rustic but comfortable. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra G. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location in Inverness Beautiful location in the trees with views of Tomales Bay. Easy hike to a small beach that is pretty private. Recommend stopping in a larger town for groceries before arrival. Inverness and Point Reyes are both pretty small towns. They do have grocery stores for limited items. All the restaurants were quite good. It was a lovely and relaxing visit. ##### Sandra G. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel G. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful. Everything is fantastic just as described elsewhere. Perhaps not yet noted: the beautifully maintained, vintage 1970s interior design (tiles, formica etc.) is lovely. ##### Daniel G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maya C. 10 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Group of writers This is the third time our group of writer's has stayed at this home for a weekend getaway. Always a pleasure. ##### Maya C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relief from fires We loved our stay. House is well laid out and very comfortable, with great views of bay. Great hikes 5-10 minutes away. Only disappointment was that, due to fires and COVID, Point Reyes Station is a shadow of its former self (Inverness seems to be doing better). ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big down-to-earth home in amazing location This was our second stay since it's the perfect place for large family gatherings! Amazing views, birds and crickets and deer, short walk to a lovely small beach and short drive to all of Point Reyes hikes and beaches. We had so much fun playing ping pong even though the garage room has some water and mildew issues. We will be back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody L. 1 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway We had a great getaway to the Cliff House over the winter holiday. The house is excellently located near Tomales Bay State Park, a lovely hike from the house. The house itself is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is well-stocked, which is helpful because there are not many places to eat out in Inverness. We will consider going back! ##### Jody L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 31 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy, charming Cliff House! Celebrated two double digit birthdays at this wonderful home. Very impressive views! Home was well cared for and so comfortable!! Lots of wood for roaring fires!! Plenty of room for multiple families. Great layout! We all loved the great room with soaring wooden ceilings, comfy furniture! Great gathering place! Thanks for a marvelous stay!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali S. 2 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy home in Inverness's Seahaven neighborhood The house is located in a wonderful neighborhood with a view of Tomales Bay from the living room, dining room, deck and master bedroom. Near Chicken Ranch beach a great place to play with kids as the water is pretty tame. Also a great place to put your Kayak in. And if you don't have one there is a kayak rental operation very close by. The house is well equipped and big enough to have extended family and friends along. We really enjoyed our time at the Cliff House! ##### Ali S. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Asifa K. 8 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Weekend We'll equipped. Wonderful fireplace. Cosy. Homey. It was the perfect place for us. Despite the stormy weather, the big wall to wall windows with incredible views kept us all smiling. The host was extremely responsive to our needs. Thank you so much ##### Asifa K. 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