Bayglow Cottage, Point Reyes Area

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In planning my 40th birthday weekend I knew I wanted to be somewhere close enough for friends to reach in under 2 hours and yet far enough out of the city to feel relaxed and special.
The Bayglow was perfect. It is a quaint cottage with breathtaking views and the sound of the waves coming in with the tide.
For the most part it was everything I had hoped for and everything that was advertised in the listing. Some new furniture seems to recently been added (couch) and the 1/2 bath upstairs seems pretty new as well as the shower downstairs. It was nice to have decent knives and nice plates in the kitchen. Thank you.

The fireplace worked with the thermometer for the first day or so but quit after that so we had to just control the on/off from the fireplace itself. Also the refrigerator was warm and everything was melted when we got there. Seems the breaker was tripped but that was a quick and easy fix.
It is a bit rustic and while to some it seems like a lot of money for a rustic cabin it is one of the lower priced rentals in the area and has exceptional views and unbeatable access to the water if you're a kayaker or like to fish.
My friends all loved the place and many said they might rent it soon as well. Thanks again Don!

The Bayglow Cottage is perfectly situated on the Bay--cozy, private and well appointed. My husband and I spent a relaxing two days at the cottage and found it to be a great home-base for exploring the Coast. The kitchen is well-equiped, which was very important to us as we cooked every night. The hot tub was a great addition and the deck and dock overlooking the Bay were just perfect for an outdoor meal with a view.

Donald was the ideal host--very responsive to any inquiries and messages, but not in any way intrusive. We were able to check-in and out without having to arrange a meeting, and the house manual was detailed and helpful. The house is not large, but cozy and very well laid-out. We hope to return in the future!

Stayed at Bayglow two chilly nights in early Oct. When we had issues with heater, called Don. He responded immediately and walked us through it. A prior guest had changed the settings which caused the issue. There are simple instructions in the house which work if one doesn't try "their own thing".
The Jersey Girls loved this simple comfortable house on the water. We had stayed on a cliff in Mendocino looking at the Pacific and a house on the mtn in Sonoma. How lucky are we to have had 3 amazing California experiences to celebrate our "75th" bdays.
Look for Bayglow's 1 legged seagull, comfy beds with great views from both upstairs bedrooms, listen to the lapping waves and enjoy everything that's important in life-friends, family and nature!!!
Sequestration closed Pt Reyes but folks in Pt Reyes Station sent us south to gorgeous beaches where we walked and lunched on the beach.
By the way, Californians are very nice people.
Enjoy. Jacki Virginia Beach, Va

I cannot begin to express how wonderful the bayglow cottage was!
Slept 6 people perfectly- and even had room for an air mattress or if you wanted to pitch a tent in various spots outside!
From the dock we enjoyed Tomales and hog island oysters, watched manta rays glide by, and cozied up on the chairs
When it got chilly the stove warmed us right up!
Plenty of kitchen and fridge space for a couple days stay.

I can't wait to book another trip up- hopefully for more than a weekend getaway

Good:
-The deck and dock on the water are fantastic. Waking up to the view is breath taking. The view alone makes the house worth of consideration.
-There is wifi (but no cell coverage)
-While there are 3 beds, 2 of them are upstairs in the attic which is just one open room. The beds are comfortable.
-Good shower pressure

Not-so-good
-The main heater did not work and the owner never sent anyone out to fix it (he returned our call the following morning, not the night of arrival). This was disappointing but not terrible as the weather was fantastic. If it were cold out, this could have ruined the experience.
-The shower is really small.

Overall, the house and furnishings were a bit dated but if the heater were made more reliable, we'd probably stay again for a weekend.

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We simply loved our stay at Bayglow Cottage! It was amazingly cozy and perfect for a small couples getaway. The hot tub & deck look out onto a gorgeous view of the bay, as do all the rooms in the house. It also has lovely common areas for playing games and eating dinner. And the beds are unbelievably comfortable - which is rare for a vacation rental. Finally, the location is absolutely key - literally a 5 minute walk from Hog Island Oyster Co. and others, with a short drive into town & surrounding hiking / rivers.

The only thing to note, which you might mistake on the house description -- 2 of the 3 queen beds are in the same room, but separated by a slight cove / division - so if you're going up with 3 couples, 2 will have to share a space. Not a negative per se, just something to know in case you're looking for a full 3 bedroom.

Overall I'd give this a top rate experience & will definitely be coming back in the future!

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Just spent X-Mas on the Russian River. The Cabin was very comfortable and enjoyable. I found the prior reviews to be helpful, although the one negative review is not credible. If you keep in mind that this is a "Cabin" and not a luxury home, you won't be disappointed. The views from the deck are fantastic, the beds are comfortable, the fireplace keeps the entire cabin warm, and the television service is excellent. I love to cook, and while the kitchen is not a designer kitchen, it is obviously a cooks kitchen. Pans, appliances, dishes etc... the cabin has anything you could possibly want if you plan to prepare meals. The only negative comment I would have is the connectivity on the wifi was not strong (although that can also be viewed as a positive). All in all, It is a great place to hunker down and do nothing.

Really nice place well located.

We loved staying at the house this weekend! It was very comfortable for 5 people. The access to the river beach is a little steep, but manageable. Floating in the river was so relaxing. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing and fun getaway.

Overall we were underwhelmed with this place and won't be back. The house is about 100 yards to what is effectively a highway. There are lots of trucks and cars passing at all hours, doing freeway speeds. The road noise dominates the ambiance and was definitely not what I was looking for for our little vacation.

The Good:
- Nice back decks with great redwood trees
- Nice hot tub
- Some parts of the house remodeled with taste
- Kitchen kit complete and ready for group cooking
- Fruit trees with ripe apples and grapefruit
- No mosquitos during our visit

The mediocre:
- Place not terribly clean, def feels more business than personal
- BBQ not in great shape
- I had to drive to the store and buy propane for the BBQ
- Basement space kind of dodgy with lots of tools and junk laying around
- Basement padlock hanging off, not in working order
- Quite a few light bulbs burnt out or missing
- House low/out of basic supplies like trash bags

The Bad:
- Lots of road noise both inside and outside the house
- Cramped rooms, def not very comfortable for two couples (as we were)
- River access pretty limited from the house in August -- this is not obvious from the photos or description.
- House had a generally neglected feel -- some call this "rustic", but at $300/night, I'm calling this neglect.

We had a wonderful time at the Summerland Cabin. It had everything we needed. It was cozy, but overall there was plenty of room for our group to sleep comfortably. The cabin itself was rustic, but had been refurbished beautifully. We enjoyed having a fire in the fireplace on the chilly mornings. In the afternoon, once the fog burned off, we liked walking down to the river and kayaking or playing on the beach. It was a very convenient location, near a store, and not too far from Guerneville for restaurants and shops. As an added bonus, the trees out front were positively dripping with ripe apples, and there were plenty of blackberries to pick on the property! I highly recommend the cabin as a warm and comfortable spot to enjoy a vacation!

Our stay at Don's cabin was exactly what we anticipated. As described this is a comfortable place to stay in a great location with plenty of room to spread out and relax. Our wine tasting day trips were logistically easy from this location and the other activity options are ample including hiking, kayaking, swimming, wine tasting and just unwinding. While there is not a huge grocery store nearby there is a small local market just down the street with tons of food options. I would definitely recommend Don's cabin and his responsiveness to our questions upon arriving were timely and helpful.

We've just come back from an amazing stay at this wonderful cabin. The house itself is great but it is really all about the large deck with hot tub, enclosed grounds for the dogs to roam, and best of all the private access to the river. We had a great time and would definitely highly recommend it!

awesome house! super clean, great style, great location. we had a fabulous time at the cabin. don was excellent to communicate with as well.

we ate at the farmhouse, just a couple miles away and the food was delicious, would also highly recommend a trip there.

will definitely do it again!

The house is spacious and has good spots to relax, as well as plentiful porch space. Unfortunately, it was extremely worn and not very clean. I spent 15 minutes scrubbing the coffee maker before I was comfortable using it. There were also a lot of bugs in the house, which was rather unpleasant. Overall, I felt this was one of the lowest quality Air BnB locations I have stayed in, and I would not rent it again.