The Trees By Tomales Bay

Inverness, United States

4.9

8 reviews

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+1 415-669-1532
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www.thetreesbytomalesbay.com
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1214 Pierce Point Rd, Inverness, CA, 94937
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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 – 20 minutes).

History

Established in 2004.

In the early 1950’s our grandparents purchased the main house, and named it Helen’s House after my grandmother. It was a vacation home and they regularly brought us, their grandchildren, summers and holidays to enjoy Tomales Bay State Park, and later the Point Reyes National Seashore. In 1959, they built Hi House, a studio glass home elevated off the ground. They wanted to disturb the environment as little as possible and allow nature into the home. Hi House was featured in the August 1961 Sunset magazine as one of the 10 best vacation homes of the year. Friends have always «rented» the main house. In 2003, we moved into the caretaker home and decided to rent the homes when not used by family. Many guests have enjoyed the property and spectacular surrounding seashore since.

Meet the Business Owner

Jeff and Barbie F.

Business Owner

We both worked in the restaurant industry most of our lives. We closed our family restaurant in 2003 after 40 years, and moved out to this property our family has owned since childhood. In the past we had rented out the houses to friends, but we decided to expand on this concept and offer this haven as a vacation rental. We use the income to maintain the property and do necessary improvements.

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8 reviews of The Trees By Tomales Bay

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Place rating: 5
Sonoma, CA
This review is on Hi House… The place was wonderful. You wake up in a glass house with trees all around you and the many colors of the sun rising. The property was full of daffodils, which were breathtaking. There was an owl in one of the trees behind. We drove up the road a few miles and saw lots of deer, a coyote, bobcat and many different birds including quail. We drove nearby Abbott’s Lagoon, Kehoe Beach, and Pierce Ranch. I got to see around 50 tule elk crossing the road. It was just a wonderful experience and I will return!!! Thanks!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
The views are spectacular! My favorite part was the amazing panoramic views of all the trees (at night it’s extra special). I definitely had the feeling i was in a tree house. Taking rides on the tram was loads of fun. It looks like the owners are doing some renovations on the deck and putting in some new railings. I can’t wait to go back and see what it looks like. Be sure to check out Drakes Bay Oyster Farm which is about a 15 minute drive.
Place rating: 5
Point Reyes Station, CA
We traveled 6 miles to stay here. Might seem strange to vacation so close to home, but this was a wonderful escape.
Going up the tram at night was wonderful.
We loved the space, the views, the lack of connectivity.
We hope to be able to visit the other side of the bay again.
If you are looking for a romantic getaway — this is the spot.
Place rating: 5
Ann Arbor, MI
This place is excellent. It’s a unique and beautiful house, well furnished, with a very comfortable bed. The tram is fun, and great for lifting your luggage up the hill. Kitchen small but quite well supplied with cooking gear and an adequate dishwasher. As an introverted traveler, I appreciated the ability to check in and check out without ever seeing the owner. It’s incredibly cool to be surrounded by glass walls while still feeling utterly protected and private because the house is so high off the ground.
When we were there, a terrible mildew smell emanating from the bathroom caused us some real trouble. However, the owners contacted us a few days after our stay and said they’d found and fixed the cause — a hidden drain leak under the sink. (There was no visible mildew anywhere). They kindly credited us for one night’s stay, which restored our faith in this property. I really hope to return here one day.
One tip: check the phone ringer if you plan on having people call you here! It was off when we arrived.
The north end of Pt. Reyes is the coldest and foggiest, so you always take a risk when you stay up here — but it’s worth it for being close to the Estero trail and the northern tip, where there’s a large Tule elk herd. Eat at Thepmonggan, just a couple miles back down Sir Francis Drake toward Pt. Reyes Station.
Place rating: 4
Castro Valley, CA
This place was amazing: waking up in the morning to watch the fog in the trees, having breakfast with squirrels and birds, the nightly visit from a curious raccoon.
Hi House is a wonderful base camp for the area. It was a perfect combination of privacy and openness with the environment. The bed was so comfy, it was hard to get out of it in the morning. But we still managed to spend the weekend checking out the Farmers’ Market in Point Reyes Station (get oysters, fresh fruit, bread and cheese for a yummy picnic lunch), hiking and kayaking all over the area.
The tram made us try to remember all the funny voice clips from theme parks and metro systems. «Mind the gap!»
I would have given it 5 stars, but the central heat was in the process of being replaced and we only had two small electrical heaters for the space (which weren’t enough, it got cold at night and they were noisy). However, the bathroom was good and the kitchen had everything we needed for the weekend — including the best oyster shucker tool we’ve ever used!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Ever wanted to live in a tree house? How about an architecturally stunning tree house made of glass, 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.
Place rating: 5
Healdsburg, CA
Yay Hi House. I love this place.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
We’re talking staying in an all glass studio in the trees that requires a tram to get to in the middle 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 décor 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.