Marshall house rental - View of High Tide Cottage from Tomales Bay
View of High Tide Cottage from Tomales Bay
 
Marshall house rental - View of High Tide Cottage from Tomales Bay

View of High Tide Cottage from Tomales Bay

Point Reyes National Seashore is a 15 minute paddle.

Point Reyes National Seashore is a 15 minute paddle.

Side deck

Side deck

Unique eucalyptus slab bar looking into kitchen/dining area

Unique eucalyptus slab bar looking into kitchen/dining area

Sun porch with sleeping alcove

Sun porch with sleeping alcove

Kitchen looking towards bedrooms and living room

Kitchen looking towards bedrooms and living room

View of bathtub overlooking Tomales Bay

View of bathtub overlooking Tomales Bay

View at high tide from kitchen sink

View at high tide from kitchen sink

Living room

Living room

North bedroom

North bedroom

South bedroom

South bedroom

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps10
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
 

Photos and Description of the Marshall vacation house rental
Marshall Cottage - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Home (Sleeps 6-10*)

Come explore Point Reyes National Seashore and beautiful Tomales Bay from High Tide Cottage, perched directly over the water. Listen to the waves lap gently below you. Watch pelicans dive for fish. Fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves breaking in the distance, the festive barking of seals, and the plaintive cry of loons.

At High Tide Cottage you will find a welcoming blend of contemporary style and comfortable charm for your vacation getaway. The main house has two private bedrooms, an additional glassed-in porch bedroom and 1.5 baths. With this arrangement, High Tide Cottage will comfortably sleep 6 people. The Boathouse Annex option provides sleeping accommodations for 2-4 additional guests and an added bathroom.

Main Cottage: The open-style living room/dining area/kitchen is a perfect gathering place for family and friends to enjoy time together, surrounded on three sides by spectacular Tomales Bay water views.

The modern kitchen, hosts a Viking 6-burner gas stove, refrigerator, ice maker, microwave oven and dishwasher. The house comes fully equipped with pots and pans, cooking utensils, dishes, silverware and basic herbs and spices. Three bar chairs pull up to the unique red eucalyptus slab bar, allowing the chefs in your party to interact with the rest of the group.

The living room area has a thermostat-controlled gas fireplace and TV with DVD player. Steps from the living room lead to three outdoor decks and to a meadow trail and stairs leading to private pasture land directly across State Route One. Board games, books, ipod player and movies are available. The ever-changing picture of sea life directly out your windows will enchant you. Wifi (5MPS) throughout.

Stairs just outside the front door lead down to the private beach. It's a great place for kids and adults alike to explore the teeming sea life in one of the Pacific Coast's most pristine estuaries.

A public boat launch is located at Miller Park, just 1 mile north on Hwy. 1, next door to Nick's Cove Restaurant and Cottages. Kayaks can be rented in the nearby town of Marshall.

The quaint and charming town of Point Reyes Station is 12 miles south and the beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore and Bodega Bay are a 30 minute drive in either direction (or a 15-minute kayak paddle). Make High Tide Cottage your home base for exploring western Marin and southern Sonoma counties.

Keywords: Cottage, cabin, water front, private beach, pets, bird watching, oysters, artisan cheese, whale watching, wineries, organic, farming, sustainable economy, renown artists, eco tourism, music, fine dining, bicycling, kayaking, bird watching.

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19 Reviews of Property 294759 in Marshall, California

Relax above the waves
average rating of 5.0 based on 19 reviews
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Relax above the waves
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+ (415)509-1507(California, USA)
Nicks Cove Marshall
San Francisco, CA
5

A Quiet and Peaceful Retreat

5 of 5
Submitted: January 4, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
We spent 5 amazing nights here between Christmas and New Years. Our goal was to get away from the city, relax, and recharge. High Tide Cottage was perfect for that. Located on the water North of Marshall, it's super-quiet. There's very little traffic (i.e., street noise), so all you hear is the lapping of the waves on the shore. Plus, with minimal to no cellphone coverage, it feels very remote (in a good way). Be aware that it's very easy to miss the driveway. In addition the directions you'll be given, look for mile marker 40.5.
Overall, the house was great. The interior is much larger than I expected from the photos, and the furnishing (beds, couches, chairs) were all very comfortable. The best feature was the faux wood burning (i.e., gas) stove that heated the house. It's perfect for the winter — although the "sun room", which is an extension of the house (a well finished enclosure of the deck) can be quite cold, since the heat doesn't circulate that way. Beyond that, the kitchen (especially the stove) was great to cook in. Keep in mind, however, that it's a half-size refrigerator and small freezer.
Our only criticism (which is very minor) would be that the exterior — especially the decks — could use a little work.
Beyond that, Meg was very responsive, and we felt like we were well taken care of. We definitely look forward to staying again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Relax above the waves
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Nicks Cove Marshall
United States
5

Lovely cottage

5 of 5
Submitted: November 24, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
My family and I enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage right on the waters of Tomales Bay. There is a rock just a few feet away from the back deck which at low tide becomes a nice perch for the various types of birds (blue herons, egrets, many others). We saw a family(?) of seals (at least 6 or 7 of them) swim along just a few feet away from the deck. So much fun just to sit and watch the wildlife! In addition to wildlife watching, we cooked meals over the 6 burner Viking stove in the well-stocked kitchen, and BBQ'd oysters on the propane-powered gas grill at the front of the cottage. Although the weather didn't cooperate (foggy and rainy) while we were there, we're so glad to have found this well-appointed, and wonderfully-situated cottage!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Jenny! I'm so glad you had a chance to enjoy the cottage and Tomales Bay!
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Relax above the waves
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Nicks Cove Marshall
N.Calif
5

Perfect Cottage

5 of 5
Submitted: November 23, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
After looking at 100's of ordinary, & quite sad places in the North Central coastal area we found the 'perfect cottage'! No Naugahyde furniture on dark green wall to wall carpets. Just a fresh, clean home with spectacular views. The kitchen has a terrific chefs stove and everything necessary for whipping up a groovy meal. Loved our time there.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Julie! We loved having you, please come back anytime! ~Meg
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Nicks Cove Marshall
Santa Cruz, Calif.
5

32nd Honeymoon

5 of 5
Submitted: November 20, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
As we try to get away in our busy lives to have such a fantatstic place to go so close. It's at the end of the lane. Very private and just a lovely setting between Hog Island "The Best Oysters on the Bay" and Nick's Where Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner are always good. Plenty of room for wine and oysters in the kitchen. Cooked a great seafood stew and they had everthing available in kitchen gear needed. Our friends who have stayed with us before on the bay remarked that this was the best they had stayed at. Next time we will stay in the sunroom bedroom right over the water. When you wake up and look out you can see the oyster boats making there trek for more goodies. The house is a little hard to find especialy in the dark but pay attention to the instructions and no problem. The living room with fire place is a great place to sit back and just relax. We will be going there again for more R & R. I highly recommend this to any one.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Ed! We hope to see you again!
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Nicks Cove Marshall
Vacaville,Ca
5

The perfect getaway!

5 of 5
Submitted: November 13, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
We stayed at this Cottage 2 nights/3 days and had a wonderful time! Perfect weather, great sunny deck right over the bay. Indoors is cozy and spacious,chefs will love the huge Viking Stove/Oven, and wooden bar area. Gas fireplace was perfect....just set the thermostat and the place was very comfortable. Was great to wake up in the bedroom overlooking the bay....can actually hear the waves gently splashing under the cottage.
We took full advantage of the gas BBQ to grill our favorite Hog Island Oysters, also grilled freshly caught fish from Pt Reyes Market.
Great location to drive a few miles in any direction for many activities. A few miles up the coast to Bodega Bay, or south to Pt. Reyes, Bolinas, Stinson Beach, etc. We always make a stop at the Petaluma Marin French Cheese Company when we are in the area.
Will certainly look forward to staying here again soon, and Meg was an absolute pleasure to deal with! Loved the complimentary bottle of wine and gourmet chocolate upon arrival, that really set the tone for the whole vacation.
Thanks again Meg!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Bill, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay, please come back any time!
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Nicks Cove Marshall
Sacramento
5

Very peaceful and relaxing place to stay

5 of 5
Submitted: October 12, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
My sister and I take an annual trip to Marshall. We have stayed in other places in Marshall, but this is, by far, our favorite. We have now stayed at High Tide 4 times and will definitely return. Property is clean and price is reasonable. We have only had a problem one time which was quickly remedied with a call to the property management. There are lots of things to do around the area, but we generally just enjoy the quiet, the view and ability to do nothing.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Hi Martha,
Thank you for your great review! We are so glad to have you return year after year! Please let us know how better we can enhance your stay, we appreciate your feedback. ~Meg
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Nicks Cove Marshall
Richmond
5

Really nice get away.

5 of 5
Submitted: September 21, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
A great place to get away from the busy city life. This house is perfectly serene. It was clean and well stocked with the essentials. The owner is attentive and pleasant. Our only complaint is that the shower is hard to manuever for a tall person. The oyster picnics at surrounding farms and great seafood restaurants were perfect. What a nice weekend we had. Enjoy!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Maria! I appreciate your feedback regarding the shower, we will see if it's possible to raise the shower head a bit higher. High Tide Cottage is a great jumping off point for great restaurants, hiking and kayaking around Tomales Bay and the Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Nicks Cove Marshall
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Comfortable and Cozy

Submitted: September 5, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We had a great time at the cottage. My children loved the sun porch and spent a lot of time fighting over who would sleep there! The whole place was charming and we felt very comfortable and cozy there. I loved waking up and watching the bay and exploring the beach in the morning.

Thanks for all your help from the get go!
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Relax above the waves
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Nicks Cove Marshall
Orange County, CA
5

A little piece of heaven

5 of 5
Submitted: May 7, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
We're already thinking of when we're coming back! It was perfect accommodation for my family with our 11 yo daughter. It is perfect location from Point Reyes National Seashore, where we hiked & explored daily. Our daughter also loved exploring below the house when it was low tide. Everything was perfect - quiet, serene, relaxing & very comfortable. All of the amenities enhanced our comfort away from home. The cottage is surprisingly spacious, clean & well-appointed. The gourmet kitchen is a huge plus. We cooked our dinner every night + used the BBQ grill to make the legendary Tomales Bay BBQ oysters. We would definitely come back again!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Relax above the waves
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Nicks Cove Marshall
San Jose CA
5

Beautiful & Relaxing

Beautiful & Relaxing
5 of 5
Submitted: February 25, 2012 Stayed: June 2011
I want to keep this place a secret. It's beautifulSit in bed and watch the tide, bat rays, shore birds...
If you're a cook, you will enjoy the lovely kitchen. In the right season, collect mussles for dinner.
Kids can play in the sand or wade in the water, brave souls can swim.
One caveat is on beautiful Saturdays you may hear motorcycles BUT you're going to go out and hike, go to the beach or horseback ride anyway.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1