House in Inverness, CA
11 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths
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About this house rental
Built in 1972 by renowned ecological architect/ author Sim Van der Ryn, this 3-story, the 4,000-square-foot handcrafted house includes 4 suites (each with an en-suite full bath), additional informal sleeping areas, a large open kitchen, dining/living room area, a 2nd ample living room space with wood stove and office corner, and an exercise room, extensive library about ecological architecture, extensive edible and ornamental gardens (including a healing garden) with over three water features, two patios, full-size bocce ball court, outdoor jacuzzi, trampoline, and much more– all set amidst 5 beautiful landscaped and forested acres near Tomales Bay State Beaches and Point Reyes National Seashore. Overall, a superb home for corporate/family retreats in peaceful, nature-filled surroundings with much to enjoy and do.
Amenities at Van der Ryn Eco-Refuge: Architecture in Nature
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Inverness, CA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
The Inverness house is a wonderfully interesting and unique space. Great gathering spaces for our group of 7. We especially enjoyed the dining area/kitchen with the well-laid out kitchen and the warm and accommodating dining area. We had thought about a few meals out but so enjoyed gathering and cooking at the house, we ended up eating all of our meals in. The gardens are beautiful and lush. The hot tub was highly rated by those who partook. The house includes lots of creative and custom building elements and it was fun to look for all the intriguing, hand carved doorways, trim features, and art objects. This is no cookie-cutter McMansion, this is a home with real personality. We received a warm reception from our host who was very helpful and was responsive to our questions or needs for additional bedding, etc. A five-star experience. Thank you to our host.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
This is a sanctuary for gathering and being. We were a group of 8, briefly 10, and cooked, soaked, poured over books, photographed, sang, wandered around and played games. The kitchen and the library and Sim's architecture were all highlights. Many comfy rooms each with something special. Delightful large kitchen with everything needed for large meals . Coffee in the morning with fog and deer another highlight.a little bocce, a great time.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
This house is a travel into architectural times, world civilisations, west marin: once you step in you are taken by the peaceful and yet strong energies of the house. The libraries are fantastic as well. Unforgetable
5 / 10·Aug 2020
Our family of 5 loved every moment we spent at the Eco-Refuge. Micah and his family are gracious hosts, helped us to understand the history of the home and property, and to navigate the surrounding area (including hiking trails within minutes away). The home is also situated close to "town," with easy access to Point Reyes Station as well as the villages up and down either side of Tomales Bay. Very easy to get around to explore the whole region.Can't wait to come back!
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9.9Outstanding
(35 Ratings)
"The Inverness house is a wonderfully interesting and unique space. Great gathering spaces for our group of 7. We especially enjoyed the dining area/kitchen with the well-laid out kitchen and the warm ..."
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