[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay Vacation home in Inverness with kitchen and fireplace ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497800/33497771/996b9e17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497800/33497771/w1278h839x2y2-530399cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497800/33497771/6c39cc49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497800/33497771/a27c7e25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497800/33497771/0adfd8c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay provides laundry facilities and more. Active travelers can enjoy boating at this vacation home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51200 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. ### Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay Helen's House is a cabin style home which has a large living room with a stone fireplace, dining area and king bedroom, all with picture windows which have scenic vistas of Tomales Bay. The home has a picnic area with wood slab tables and gas barbecue which also overlooks Tomales Bay and the State Park lands. Located on Pierce Point peninsula at the entrance to Tomales Bay State Park, The Trees By Tomales Bay consists of two private vacation homes situated on 5 acres. The property features spectacular views of Tomales Bay and Abbotts Lagoon, and is surrounded on all sides by State Park and National Seashore. Enjoy the solitude and peacefullness of our unique setting amidst bishop pines, oaks and beautiful vistas, or venture to the beaches and trails of Tomales Bay State Park (5 minutes) or the many vistas, trails, historic sites and beaches of the Point Reyes National Seashore (5-15 minutes). POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE comprises over 100 square miles, including 32,000 acres of coastal wilderness area. Estuaries, windswept beaches, coastal scrub grasslands, salt and freshwater marshes, and coniferous forests create a haven of 80 miles of unspoiled and undeveloped coastline. Abundant recreational opportunities include 147 miles of hiking trails, backcountry campgrounds, and numerous beaches, including over 10 continuous miles of unspoiled beach. Kayaking, biking, hiking, beachcombing, surf fishing, seasonal whale and elephant seal watching, bird watching and wildlife viewing are just a few of the activities awaiting your visit. Additionally, you can explore geology, Coast Miwok Indian culture or Lighthouse history by visiting the many historic sites within the park. Located just an hour’s drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Seashore is a great escape from a busy city life. TOMALES BAY STATE PARK is comprised of a 2,000-acre day-use park which features four gently sloping, surf-free beaches, protected from winds by Inverness Ridge, the backbone of the Point Reyes Peninsula, as well as forests, fields, hills, meadows and marshes - each with its own plant life, including varieties of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. One of the finest remaining virgin groves of Bishop pine in California is in the park's Jepson Memorial Grove. Wildlife in the area includes foxes, raccoons, badgers, weasels, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, deer, bobcats, skunks, wood rats, field mice, moles and other animals. There are also land and sea birds, including the spotted owl, quail, goldfinches, puffins, great blue heron, pelicans, ruddy ducks, woodpeckers, meadowlarks - and more. The park has hiking trails connecting all its bay beaches, and is a popular place for picnicking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, bird watching, clamming and boating. Keywords: Vacation Home ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Boat - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34326500/34326468/w846h565x1y1-25ece4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tree Top Glass House - Hi House Inverness - Ocean view - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 285 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=34326468&PinnedHotelID=34326468&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57690000/57683800/57683770/3c1fdfeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Meet the Ruby! 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Inverness - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 76 reviews CA $158 CA $309 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=35257407&PinnedHotelID=35257407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions An adult age 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 ### Rules Please do not strip beds. Leave sheets, blankets, etc. on beds Return any furniture that has been moved to original location. Empty grinds from coffee maker and turn off. Take garbage and recycle out to bins in carport. Wipe down counters. Place all used dishes, pots, pans and utensils in the dishwasher and start wash cycle. Turn off heat and all lights. Leave doors unlocked. ### 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 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 024661 ## About the area Inverness is home to this vacation home. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Inverness travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Inverness.dx177431) [View more Vacation homes in Inverness](https://www.expedia.ca/Inverness-Private-Vacation-Homes.d177431-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C38.12328%2C-122.90208&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=apSHT5v_krC25nz-LwjwLKODeS8=) Inverness, CA ### What's nearby - Tomales Bay State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Heart's Desire Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km - Shell Beach - 14 min drive - 5.0 km - Point Reyes National Seashore - 17 min drive - 14.1 km - Marshall Beach - 18 min drive - 8.1 km ### Getting around - Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 74 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hog Island Oyster Farm - ‬30 min drive - ‪The Marshall Store - ‬29 min drive - ‪Inverness Park Market - ‬12 min drive - ‪Nick's Cove & Cottages - ‬37 min drive - ‪Tony's Seafood Restaurant - ‬28 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach at Tomales Bay located? > Situated in Inverness, this vacation home is steps from Tomales Bay State Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Heart's Desire Beach and Shell Beach. Tomales Bay and Marshall Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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