Van der Ryn Eco-Refuge: Architecture in Nature | House in Inverness

10.0 (33 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Inverness House | Van der Ryn Eco-Refuge: Architecture in Nature

4 Bedroom House in Inverness

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.

Van der Ryn Eco-Refuge: Architecture in Nature is located in Inverness. Van der Ryn Eco-Refuge: Architecture in Nature provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Hot Tub, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features Child Friendly, Hot Tub, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Van der Ryn Eco-Refuge: Architecture in Nature has 4 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 11 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Inverness has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Inverness, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • 5+ bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Library
  • Wood stove
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Asked the host first.
Activities
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Music library
General
  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)
  • Near the bay
  • In a rural location
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Children's games
  • Trampoline
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Massages

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: children can also enjoy the van der ryn eco-refuge
Event Policy
No events allowed;no loud, noisy parties into the late night.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;asked the host first.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: no loud, noisy parties into the late night. onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Maryellen S.
Mar 17, 2025 04:17:18 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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.
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