Berry Patch Cottages

Another excellent getaway to Pt Reyes. We love it and our border collie and Aussie love it too. Stayed in the Hideaway this time. Perfect! And the weather was so nice and cool when escaping the valley heat of 100+ degrees. This is our fourth or fifth time with Jeri, a very special host.

Make sure before you stay at one of the cottages YOU READ ALL OF THE CANCELLETION POLICY! I had planned a surprise bday weekend for my husband and unfortunately had a medical emergency involving my son. I had to cancel my weekend but of course they kept HALF of my money. I asked if they could reschedule, no response. Isn’t it funny that once you are no longer a paying customer the host will not return your emails. I will not be recommending this place to anyone and will look at the cancellation policy before I use ANY Airbnb establishments again. Customer service is huge in this industry, they could use a bit of it.

Stayed in the Hideaway cottage this weekend for s short hiking trip. The owner Jeri, is very nice and very accommodating. Her style is pretty laid back, and a bit old-​school, which I can appreciate (eg., we were asked to mail in a check for payment of the cottage before we arrived!)
Overall the place is quaint and charming and has everything you’ll need for a quiet getaway. If you’re looking for luxury or perks, this isn’t the place you’re looking for. But if you need a comfortable bed, fireplace, and kitchen and you want to be surrounded by nature (especially deer!) then check it out! Really affordable for the area as well.

We stayed for two nights recently in ‘The Hideaway’ and thoroughly enjoyed it. — we will definitely be going back when we need our next break in that area! The cottage has its own enclosed patio and a great area outside in the shade of big walnut tree. Jeri was very helpful and made sure that we had anything we needed. It’s outside of town so it is quiet — a very peaceful and relaxing place to enjoy several days vacation.

Perfect!!!
My husband & I adore Pt Reyes!
We’ve been coming here for many
Years trying different places
Geri is the perfect hostess &
Her accommodations couldn’t be better
For the price.
We stayed in the Hideaway with our pooch.
This was the BEST!
Highly recommended
Can’t wait to come back!!!

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I was reluctant to write a review. I didn’t want anyone else to discover the nice little gem Brian found. It’s one of those places were I want to be like a greedy little kid refusing to share her last piece of candy with anyone. However, after long thought and consideration, I think it was time to write an update about the place I have stayed with Brian over the past two nights.
Berry Patch Cottages is along Mesa Road at Point Reyes Station. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. You get to wake up in the morning by the sound of birds chirping a lovely melody and deers passing by your windows every so often. Plus, you get to pick up some fruits and vegetables from Jeri’s pesticide free organic garden! Brian and I stayed at The Hideaway for about $ 270 for two nights. It’s IDEAL for a couple’s getaway! The rates change every season, so check out the website for more information about the rates and other types of fun stuff. Jeri might even throw you in a discount if you reserve a spot at the cottage or hideaway at the last minute.
Anyways, The Hideaway is located along the far left side of Berry Patch Cottages. You will see a tall wooden fence behind a cute little patio. However, if you have a truck or some form of a gigantic car, good luck trying to back out of the narrow driveway. I don’t recommend parking there unless you’re the master of backing out of narrow driveways. The nice thing is Jeri gives you a designated spot to park your gigantic vehicle. Luckily, Brian and I didn’t come across that problem!
Here are some quick bullet points about what The Hideaway has to offer:
— One Queen Sized Bed for Two
— Mini refrigerator (Not a good idea to pack in ice cream and other frozen stuff. Brian’s pistachio ice melted. LOL.)
— Hot plate with a small frying pan and pot
— Some plates, bowls, and glasses for two people plus kitchen utensils
— Toaster, Coffee Maker, Microwave
— Towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryer are provided
— Free Unprotected WiFi
— TV with Cable and DVD/​Blue-​Ray Player (Bring some DVD’s or Blue-​Ray Discs to watch!)
— If you need some other things little a band-​aid, ear muffs, etc. you can always knock at the front of Jeri’s door.
However, be aware that there is no reception if you’re going to make a call. I’d also like to throw in a few tips for future travelers considering making a trip down to Jeri’s Berry Patch Cottages:
1. Call her phone to make a reservation. It’s not like Expedia or Travelocity where you can click a reservation at the button and pay by debit or credit card. You pay by check and send it to her P.O. Box the old school way!
2. If you’re cellphone GPS reliant, you’re screwed. It’s easy to lose reception around the area by the nanosecond. Please consider writing down directions via Google Maps if you want to check out some other spots like Drakes Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore, etc.
3. Please provide your own groceries if you want to do some cooking at your cottage or Hideaway. Although there’s a local grocery store not far from Jeri’s place, it can get a little bit pricey. Jeri provides coffee (the good kind like Starbucks and Peet’s), a fruit basket, sugar, splenda, and half-​and-​half (upon request). There’s also some grills if you want to make some BBQ. (You would have to do the cleaning though.)
4. If you have a family or group of three or more, it’s recommended that you stay at the cottage. I heard there’s two cottages, but I’d double check with Jeri. You can also bring your dog, but you have to tell her in advance.
Overall, I’m in love with the whole setting of The Berry Patch Cottages. It was a pleasure doing business with Jeri even though I’m pretty new to the idea of traveling alone without family. She was patient, helpful, and accommodating throughout the whole process. Despite the Hideaway and the cottage being behind her house, she was great with respecting the guests’ privacy. I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here if they want to get away from the loud city and need a peaceful and quiet area to rejuvenate. Thank you Jeri for the awesome experience at the Hideaway!

Got a great 20% off last-​minute deal for the cottage– only $ 128 for a 2-​bedroom cottage with a full kitchen. Loved the cozy house. Highly recommended.

Once again, my husband and I have had a fabulous, relaxing, restful stay at Jeri’s Berry Patch Cottage. The bed is so comfy and cozy we could hardly get up in the morning. The complete kitchen with a compliment of bread, homemade (!!!) jam from Jeri’s garden, yogurt, fruit and a wide selection of coffee and teas made us even more reluctant to leave this little piece of heaven. But leave for day trips we did, from farm tours, berry picking along the roads, walks on the beach with our good dog (who was also warmly welcomed by Jeri) and bike rides to the Marshall Store for BBQ’d oysters. The local restaurants were just perfect and the evenings watching DVD’s while sipping wine were the epitome of a vacation well spent with relaxation 100%. Thank you Jeri for your hospitality and for providing a non-​fussing, homey approach to accommodation. We have stayed in the Cottage and the Hideaway and love them both. You know we will be back! Love from Betsy, Scott and Layla

My family of 3 (including a 4-​year-​old) stayed here for one night this summer and we absolutely LOVED it! The hideaway was quite, cozy, and clean. There was so much fresh produce in the garden that we could pick, that our dinner there was very enjoyable. It was close to downtown Point Reyes Station, where there are many nice restaurants. Not too far from the sea shore as well. The owner, Jeri, was warm and friendly. Definitely recommending it!

If you’re looking for rural peace and quiet, these cottages have it. Stayed in «The Hideaway» 3 nights recently and thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the private patio — it’s blocked from viewing the road/​main house with a fence w/​entrance gate, yet the other two patio sidings are lattice so you may see a few deer, quail, etc., which I liked (the «road» mentioned above is a neighborhood road, not highway). The bed was a bit on the soft side, yet gave decent support. I think most would think it fine, I just prefer a firmer mattress. Owner was very nice, both helpful and respectful of your privacy. Newish fixtures in bathroom/​galley kitchen, nice skylight in bathroom. Next time will be back with pooch!

We went here sans kids, but this place would be great WITH kids, too (if you stayed at the main cottage). It even has a secured back deck for toddlers to roam (and say hello to the frequent deer visitors). Jeri, the owner, is very nice and her garden is wonderful. All in all a cozy, comfortable place to stay in Point Reyes at an affordable price. It was really nice to walk the backroads to town from the cottage. We’ll come back as a family next time!

If you ever have a reason to go to Pt Reyes Station or just need to be in the area, this is a fine place. Clean. Safe. Cute neighborhood. Has all the amenities one would want. Great weekend getaway.

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There are Actually TWO Berry Patch Cottages, both of which we have stayed at:
The ORIGINAL Berry Patch Cottage is has ‘farm/​country style’ décor and a quiet placement underneath giant cypress (?) trees, with pretty views of trees and mountains and VERY QUIET.
There’s a master bedroom, a full kitchen, a second room with a TV and a fold-​out bed/​couch on the way to the bathroom. For a family or a couple this floorplan would be perfect. For two couples, this probably wouldn’t work unless privacy isn’t high on your list.
The unit is very comforable. Not chic, but warm and friendly. Nice fenced garden and outside sitting areas on both sides of the unit. BBQ is available, as I recall. You can ask lovely Jerry, the owner, for some seasonal fruits and veggies from her garden – she usually can’t get RID of it all!
While you have some breakfast provisions in your private fridge, it’s up to you to do the cooking/​preparing. That’s fine with us as we don’t like to feel like we HAVE to have breakfast at a certain time.
The owner is very accomodating and has plenty of info about the magnificent Pt Reyes Area. We can’t get enough of this unique community and unparalled natural wonderland, and Berry Patch is a welcome respite from the Outside World.
The Hideaway is new and up-​to date. Think the kitchen area has a microwave and a fridge, but you trendy young folks will probably be eating most of your meals OUT anyway (The Station House is fun, reasonbly-​priced and extremely good)!
Good for a more romantic-​style getaway, Relaxing views of trees and very peaceful. We liked the private, Euro-​style patio.
I believe pets are welcomed in both units, with prior notice. Enjoy your stay!

The Short: Clean, beautiful, private
The Long:
We stayed in the hideaway — it was beautiful and brand new — very very comfortable. The bed was soft, the lovely private patio was very nice, and the owner was very kind.
This place is central to all that point reyes has to offer!