Holly Tree Inn

We spent a few days in the Sea Star cottage on our honeymoon. Oh my wow! Private, and very cozy. I turned in one direction, thinking of reading. There was a well-​stocked bookshelf with plenty of choices. Wanted a cuppa, and had many coffee and tea choices, as well as creamers and sweeteners at my fingertips. Hot tub? Yes. No more hot tub? How about the teak deck chair? Cards? Got ‘em, on the kitchen table, complete with candles and matches. Overstuffed kind of bed, with luxury bedding. The only down-​side of the entire experience, was the bathroom — it was incredibly narrow. But for a weekend getaway where you’ll spend loads of indoor «together» time? Just perfect.

We had a lovely weekend at the Sea Star Cottage, which sits at the end of a pier, overlooking Tomales Bay. Very private and romantic. The indoor jacuzzi, overlooking the water, was incredibly relaxing, and made me feel like a princess! The cottage was warm, with a gas fireplace, lots of light, plenty of seating, a dining room, and full kitchen. The décor reminded me of Cape Cod. The bathroom was quite small, and clean. The queen size bed was very comfortable, with nice linens! I will go back again!

I spent the weekend in the Vision Cottage with my mom and friend and we all agreed that we will be coming back! We loved the secluded feeling. The cottage is owned by Holly Tree Inn but is not at the same location. You arrive at the house and you’re on your own! It was so quiet tucked up on a hill. The house has beautiful floor to ceiling windows that look out through the trees. The hot tub was a great bonus. Other bonuses we discovered: free wifi, no cell signal, no tv, no city lights, no noise, coffee and oatmeal available.
I’m already planning on another trip up here with my husband!
My only worry is that the Holly Tree Inn could be selling the property. We noticed a for sale sign and out of curiosity, we looked up the listing. It’s currently listed as sale pending! I hope the new owners plan on keeping it as a rental.

Red Flag.
My wife and I made reservations through their website as a birthday gift for my father. We were notified via e-​mail later that the reservation could not be honored with no explanation why.
BE FOREWARNED, if you make reservations via their website, it may not be worth the time if they randomly choose not to honor it. This is an extremely poor reflection on how they treat their customers.
Speaking of their website, it truly could use some TLC.

if I had to sum up our experience in one word: Amazing. In two words it would be Breathtakingly peaceful. My wife and I had been under so much stress prior to our trip that there’s no telling what was going to send us into hysterics next. But after our first hour in the cottage we were more relaxed and unstressed then we could remember for a long time. The environment was without match, the cottage was clean and comfortable, even our toddler was chilling with us by the wood stove just ready to relax (come on, that’s a two year old who’s relaxing… that’s how nice and peaceful it is!). It was one of the most wonderful vacation experiences we’d had in a long time.
There’s no extraneous technology to distract you, the breakfast is healthy and tasty, and the bed is soooooooo soft. You can walk the grounds, sit on the porch with a cup of coffee or tea, or head out for an amazing hike in minutes.

We stayed at the Cottage in the Woods this last weekend. We got a little bit lost and were so happy to find the place. What was awesome was that no one bothered us; in fact, I think we were the only people staying at the inn!
The boyfriend screwed up the heater somehow but even at 10:00 at night, we were able to get the guy running the inn to come to our cottage and fix it. It’s romantic, cozy, and REALLY close to a bunch of trails and Pt. Reyes main entrance. Breakfast was brought to us in a basket for both Saturday and Sunday mornings.
We’re definitely coming back. Especially since there’s no cell phone service unless you go into Pt. Reyes Station.

This place is WONDERFUL. The proprietor, Amanda, grew up in the house. Tons of family history. Great breakfast each morning, different menu each day. Nice outdoor jacuzzi. We stayed in the inn, not in the cottages. We absolutely loved it!

Not fancy but an awesome location, nice hot tub and perfect for relaxin’. The indoor hot tub was great given the gale force winds! Bring a book, enjoy the views, sip champagne and let the stress of the world melt away.

I stayed at Holly Tree main house recently and the following is based on my experience:
Bed & Breakfast Inns are fast becoming a lost art. Some are pet projects of first timers, others are so pretentious they’re uncomfortable. The Holly Tree B&B is a balance of tradition and relaxation that these Point Reyes locals have been pulling off since 1979. One of, if not THE first bed and breakfast in the area, Holly Tree is now run mainly by the daughter of the original owners, and what she learned growing up is apparent in the cleanliness of the rooms, the fun and inviting grounds, and the delicious morning meals! Great comforts, family friendly, and top notch food!
Moments away from downtown Pt. Reyes Station, and close to the park entrance, the location is ideal. Play ping pong, darts, or boccie surrounded by trees and nearly across the street from Tomales Bay.
Not only do they have the main Inn, but Holly Tree owns cabins on and off the property, like the famous Sea Star Cottage at the end of a short pier/​walkway — literally OVER the bay water. But don’t call the Inn keepers if you’re not over the water when you arrive, just wait an hour or two — it’s probably just low tide!
So if you’re headed to the Pt. Reyes area for claming, oyster tasting, abalone diving, cheese tasting, shopping in the village, bird watching, or to see the natural coast line of Pt. Reyes Park. Stay at Holly Tree Inn — it’s a relaxing tradition
AND!!!
I hear the owners are offering Pilate’s classes and workshops.

I just got home from staying at the Holly Tree Inn and I feel so relaxed! It was JUST the kind of quick vacation I needed!
From the minute me and my boyfriend stepped out of the car (smelling the beautiful garden and taking in the gorgeous scenery) we walked into the most adorable house\cottage that felt so cozy!
The woman who runs the place greeted us right away and offered us fresh warm brownies and tea she made :) Def a bonus! She made us feel right at home. We stayed at the Holly Room which was the perfect size for us and beautifully decorated.
They offer so much at holly tree; from massages, pilates, private hot tub session, fresh basket of cheese and wine, wine and chocolate… it is the perfect gateway!
I HIGHLY suggest if you have never been. go to this wonderful B&B, I can’t wait to go back!!! :) :)

We stayed at the Sea Star Cottage and it was absolutely relaxing and romantic. The rustic cottage is situated on a dock 100ft out on the water. When you first walk in, all you see are beautiful large wall to wall windows looking out to Tomales Bay. When we stayed here, they served breakfast, but I guess they’ve stopped doing that now. The place is literally quiet at night and the only thing you hear is yourself breathing. The cottage is 20 minutes drive to Point Reyes Lighthouse and three state beaches. If you’re looking to get away from the rushed big city life, Sea Star Cottage has Relaxation written all over it.

We spent our anniversary weekend renting the Sea Star Cottage on Tomales Bay. Not at Tomales Bay, not near Tomales Bay, but on Tomales Bay. On a pier, over the water!
Two nights cost us $ 583, paid in advance. This bought us full rights to this cozy house north of Inverness.
My first impression was that it needed maintenance, but I soon figured out I was looking at the dock, and it was in the process of being maintained. Inside, the house was warm and clean. A wood-​fired stove, a down comforter, and windows that opened onto the bay, helped us regulate the temperature. The views were fascinating, and on Saturday we watched a boat race from the yacht club nearby. Watching the tide had a slow, mesmerizing effect that helped us forget the City that seemed so far away. The lack of phone cells, internet, or television helped us get closer to nature.
The bathroom was tiny, and the hot tub was unattractive, but we quickly realized we were renting the location, not the amenities. We explored the Point Reyes National Seashore and the nearby towns, and fully enjoyed the feeling of being in the wilderness only minutes from San Francisco.