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Frank's Place: Classic Inverness Home with Bay Views, Hot Tub

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Frank's Place: Classic Inverness Home with Bay Views, Hot Tub

Frank's Place on Inverness Ridge is a charming Point Reyes rental home with panoramic bay views. With spacious living and sleeping areas, wifi and an outdoor hot tub, it's the perfect lodging for families on a Point Reyes adventure or couples seeking a secluded and romantic getaway.

The natural setting is spectacular, with lush surrounding forest giving way to open vistas and rough-and-tumble rhododendron gardens. Here on the ridge nights are dark and quiet, and mornings are beautiful whether drenched in clear light or sheathed in fog. Birds are abundant, including resident Pileated Woodpeckers and many others changing with the seasons. Ravens and hawks ride the winds out over the canyon. Scan the gardens or the meadow below and you may see deer, or even a fox or bobcat.

This classic Inverness style home was designed and built by local architect Jim Campe in 1986. The living room, bedrooms, decks and hot tub all face out over forested parkland to Tomales Bay and the hills beyond. In the main living area wood and tile floors and high, beamed ceilings create an expansive and elegant atmosphere, while clearstory windows capture the afternoon sun. Just down the hall, the carpeted master suite features a king-size bed and large private bathroom with two sinks, giant tub and walk-in shower.

Downstairs are two additional bedrooms with a shared second bathroom. A queen-size bed and TV in one of the bedrooms make it great for a second couple. The other is just right for kids, with two twin beds. A large inflatable mattress and porta-crib are also available if needed. Step out onto the downstairs porch to access the private hot tub.

An additional office room upstairs includes a sofa/daybed that can be made up for yet another sleeping option. WiFi from a cable Internet connection is available throughout, and there's a small computer in the office if you didn't bring your laptop. Cable TV is present upstairs and down, as well as a stereo system in the living room. CDs, games, puzzles, art and many books are here for your enjoyment.

If you're a veteran Point Reyes visitor you probably already have your own list of favorite hikes, beaches and activities--but we'll be happy to offer some suggestions! If you are new to the area you'll be amazed by the beauty and diversity of the Point Reyes National Seashore landscape, and charmed by the small but culturally rich towns of Inverness and Point Reyes Station. Fine dining at any of several great restaurants, delectable treats and coffee at the Bovine Bakery , and a wealth of local, organic and artisan food products are all just minutes away. Be sure to save some time for browsing the local shops and galleries.

Frank's Place is new to the Inverness and Point Reyes vacation rental market, but we are experienced rental owners with a property in Kona, Hawaii that we have been managing for many years. Our local innkeeper is just two doors down, and will ensure that everything is just right for your arrival.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 is also known as

Frank's Place Classic Inverness Home With Bay Views Hot Tub

About the neighborhood

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Inverness, CA

What's nearby

  • Tomales Bay State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Point Reyes Hiking Trails - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Tomales Bay - 27 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Point Reyes Lighthouse - 33 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inverness Park Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bovine Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Marshall Store - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Seafood Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tap Room - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Frank's Place: Classic Inverness Home with Bay Views, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Frank's Place: Classic Inverness Home with Bay Views, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Frank's Place: Classic Inverness Home with Bay Views, Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Frank's Place: Classic Inverness Home with Bay Views, Hot Tub located?

Situated in Point Reyes Station, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Tomales Bay State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Wittenberg and Point Reyes National Seashore. Point Reyes Hiking Trails and Shell Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Frank's Place: Classic Inverness Home with Bay Views, Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 129 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kenneth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large secluded home
Love Frankes place. The good- Large roomy home. Nice decks with bbq. Great selection of kitchen appliances and gadgets. Great master bed, very comfortable! Very secluded location, could not see another home. Huge selection of book and cds , probably over 100 of each! The not so good- Several windows that either have moisture between panes or a heavy film on the outside. Swivel chairs in living room have dirty/ greasy stains on the arms. Wouldn’t sit in them, need to be cleaned or replace. Sun shade above kitchen table is rotted from exposure to sun. Coming apart in places. The Terra cotta tile in the kitchen needs a good cleaning. Walked through the kitchen several times while preparing and eating dinner while wearing white socks. Sock bottoms had an incredible amount of nasty grime on them Actually threw socks away and put shoes on. Frank’s is a great place that is due for some maintenance. All that being said we would probably return in hopes of some maintenance being done.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frank’s Place Rocks
From the welcoming wood, to the beautiful views, to the fabulous hot tub, this is the ideal getaway for our annual men’s group retreat. Our only request is to make the bed in upstairs office more comfortable and with drawers for clothes in that room, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Franks does not disappoint
Peaceful, comfortable, perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

marin b., Sonoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Inverness relaxation
It as a wonderful visit. The house is warm and inviting. Lots of windows and a great view. The floor plan is open and spacious. The bedrooms were very nice with beautiful views and comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We’ve been vacationing in Inverness over the past 18 years. Frank’s Place is our go to place to stay and our family has come to think of it as our home away from home. So many great memories made over the years. It’s a lovely home and I’m amazed at its versatility. It very comfortably accommodates everyone from as young as toddlers to seniors. The home has a fair amount of stairs, so maybe not suited for those for mobility challenges, but our 83 year old grandpa managed just fine. We will continue to come to Frank’s Place and are so grateful to Scott for sharing his slice of heaven.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
The house is spectacularly located high above Tomales Bay. It is spacious and comfortable and very clean. A wonderful place to spend a few vacation days with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July Peace and Quiet
Brought our little dog here to avoid neighborhood fireworks where we live. Beautiful, peaceful stay. Very satisfied.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

valentine s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly
Frank's place was the perfect spot for 3 generations to be together...from the beautiful surroundings, proximity to point reyes seashore, to the comfortable accommodations, and wealth of books and games ( not to mention the hot tub), we thoroughly enjoyed our stay...the only thing that would have made it even better, would have been a few less twists and turns up the road!!! Thanks so much for sharing your little piece of heaven with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

angela j., Chapel Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend gun
Excellent location and beautiful setting. WiFi is a bit shaky but does come on. Loved the decks and hot tub. A little tricky to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Marin County
Nice house; great views & location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful retreat surrounded by nature
Frank's Place is the perfect place to stay if you want a home base for Point Reyes area adventures or if you just want a quiet getaway. We had big hiking plans that were thwarted by rain, but we didn't mind too much because the house was so inviting and cozy. Beautiful and comfortable retro furnishings, a roaring fire, even listening to birds and taking in the nature all around from a warm hot tub in the rain. The owners and innkeeper were kind and available if we needed anything, but we were all set. The house was well-stocked with pantry essentials, books, DVDs, games. and the owners provided detailed instructions about how everything worked. We can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home?
We loved Frank's Place so much we're thinking about making it our home away from home. Our stay was perfect...from the homey comfort and conveniences to the scenic beauty and proximity to our favorite places, we can't wait to come back. Kitsy is a gem of a property manager...very responsive and caring. Thanks for making Frank's Place so special!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Millie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth traveling from Albany,NY
Loved Loved loved Frank’s place . Could spend hours enjoying the birds at the well placed feeder. It’s a well situated home on a wooded plot with lovely views .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
I loved the architecture, light, birds, library and hot tub and the very comfortable master bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
sf hiking club
Very nice place with all we needed; only missing aluminum foil & saran wrap.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lugar C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing by nature
Relaxing stay in nature with no difficulties. Hot tub operates well. Road to the house is very steep so old car may have trouble, but otherwise very easy stay! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious house with easy access to Pt Reyes
My friends and I had a wonderful stay at Frank’s Place. The house is spacious and airy, with beautiful views of Tomales Bay from 2 different decks. The kitchen is well stocked, the beds are comfortable and the hot tub was a wonderful plus. Easy access to Pt Reyes Station and Pt Reyes National Seashore. This was my 4th stay at Frank’s Place and I hope to go back again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Fourth Vacation at Frank's Place, Lucky Us!
This was our fourth time staying at Frank's Place. We were lucky to be there during one of the big storms. It was the perfect place to be because of the warmth, coziness, and beautiful scenery. The owners go out of their way to make your stay five stars. We will be back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving at Franks
Frank’s place is a dream! Spacious, beautiful, secluded yet close to all pt reyes has to offer. Inkeepers Kitsy and Doug are incredibly helpful and keep Franks place well stocked and appointed for whatever you might need. Will Definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend
Thank you for letting us stay. The place is amazing and we had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K., Edina, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Point Reyes Getaway Overlooking Tomales Bay
“Frank’s Place” was a great retreat high above Tomales Bay. Kitchen was well equipped and the fireplace and hot tub were a plus. Kitsy, the Innkeeper, was extremely welcoming and accommodating (very much appreciated). A great location for exploring the Point Reyes National Seashore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

bonnie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Inverness House
Relaxing home with a nice view of the Bay. We loved seeing the variety of birds and other wildlife on the property. Very dog friendly. We would rent this property again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
Frank's Place has a gorgeous setting and is very comfortable. The house is well furnished and the manager and owner are friendly and very accommodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this house
This is the second time we've stayed at Frank's Place, this time with family visiting from out-of-state. It was a great experience for everyone, and such a perfect location for exploring Point Reyes and Tomales Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022