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Bright, airy, quiet home next to a national seashore

Inverness, California, United States
Preferred Destination: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Alternate Destinations: Corsica, France | Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France | Open to any destination

House
Available Dates:
From Now until August 31, 2027

Description

Perfect for writers, artists, professors and professionals, retirees and outdoor enthusiasts including land and water activities at the Point Reyes National Seashore, and on Tomales Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Those who enjoy culture--art, performance, museums, history, etc. will find it all here and in the nearby Bay Area. The locally-driven cuisines are well represented in shops, farmstands, farmers markets as well as restaurants and cafes; include award-winning bakeries, wineries, breweries, distilleries, even a meadery; along with seafood and shellfish, local dairies with craft cheeses, etc. etc. This charming house was built in 1919 with old-growth redwood framing - 2" x 12" beams. It has been completely renovated top-to-bottom, inside and out by a master craftsman and stonemason, with custom cabinets, fireplace, stone and floor work throughout. All new double pane windows and doors throughout. Perfect for a family or two couples. It is mere minutes from the Point Reyes National Seashore, Tomales Bay with its swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating and numerous oyster beds and seafood restaurants. The home is on a dead end cul-de-sac with only 9 homes above this one -- extremely quiet. Yet the main road, 200 yards away, has a grocery store and deli, with a small pub attached for villagers and visitors. There is small orchard and garden on one-half acre, with a natural spring in a forest setting. Apple tree Pettingill variety, Plum trees dapple dandy, flavor queen, pluot, and santa rosa varieties, Pineapple guava, Aprunia tree – cross between apricot and plum, Meyer lemon, avocado, and fig. Berry bushes include blueberry, boysenberry, black currant, and blackberry. Huckleberries in abundance along some trails in the Point Reyes national seashore next door. Blackberry bushes along the street.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
2

Size
1,500 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From Now until August 31, 2027

Minimum Stay

1 Month | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: Open to a long term renter, 1 year, starting May or June 2026.

Location

House in Inverness, California, United States

Closest University

College of Marin

Nearby Universities
Sonoma State University | College of Marin | University of California San Francisco | San Francisco State University | Stanford University | University of San Francisco | University of California, Berkeley
Nearby Cities

Berkeley | San Francisco

Comments: Bright, airy, quiet, historic home with a home office, next door to Point Reyes National Seashore on a nearly silent, short, dead-end wooded lane (almost no traffic), in a stunning natural environment on Tomales Bay. Entertainer's patio and garden.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Countryside
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: Fast wifi internet, all utilities included. Long stays greater than or equal to 3 months get discount.

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: Set on a quiet lane in the midst of a forest, yet the entire property is open to the sky and sunlit.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Water spring, garden and orchard on property. Small, bright and airy office can double as an art studio.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
2 Adults

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Alternate Destination

Corsica, France

Alternate Destination

Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: I love the Mediterranean and have lived over five years in Barcelona, and spent nearly a year each in Italy and France.

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
2


Offices
1


Size
120 m2

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Car

I would like a car if possible

Comments: In Sydney Australia, a car would be helpful but not necessary. I can rent / hire a car.

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2024

Trust Score (10)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Member Since 2024

Trust Score (10)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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