Morning Glory Cottage at Point Reyes
A Warm and Cozy Vacation Rental in Northern California
May 28, 2009
When taking time off from the frantic pace of their everyday lives - whether for one night or for one week - many travelers prefer a quiet, peaceful retreat surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, rather than the usual dissonance of car horns, cell phones, sirens, exhaust, and acres of steel and concrete. Morning Glory Cottage is just such a retreat.
With its farm-like surroundings and close proximity to Point Reyes National Seashore, Morning Glory Cottage is the perfect getaway for those in need of an escape from their regular routines. At Morning Glory Cottage, visitors can put away their cell phones, turn off their computers, and take a long, deep breath and listen to nothing but the rooster crow, the sheep bleat, the birds chirp, and the wind rustle through the trees.
Morning Glory Cottage in Marin County
Located in the verdant coastal hills of western Marin County, just north of San Francisco, Morning Glory Cottage is a bright, cheerful taste of rural America, complete with a fireplace inside and a Tuscan chimeneya in the private patio outside.
A visit to this clean, sunny vacation rental is like a visit to Grandma's house out in the country. The spacious cottage includes a four-poster queen-sized bed - covered in a cozy down comforter, of course - and a sunny sitting area that looks out through large French windows to the pastoral apple orchard only a few yards away.
When the weather is warm and sunny - or even if it's not - visitors can step out through the French doors onto the private patio, which itself is a small intimate garden, or stroll around outside to take a look at the sheep and hens and rooster and ducks and cats and dogs that make the surroundings so inviting to everyone.
Those who prefer the warm comfort of the cottage can nestle into the large cushiony sofa (which can be turned into an extra bed at night) and sip a cup of complimentary coffee or tea that they brew in the cottage's kitchenette. Guests can also enjoy the basket full of complimentary organic chocolates, locally made artisan cheeses, and handful of eggs laid by the resident hens Millie, Tillie, Sally, Sarah, Maggie, and Ann Marie.
Rural Setting in Northern California's Bear Valley
Morning Glory Cottage, with its warm charm and peaceful surroundings, is only part of the picture. Located within walking distance to Point Reyes Station, a quaint coastal town full of artists and artisans, the cottage sits along the lush pristine forests and meadows of Bear Valley.
Bear Valley provides ideal access to Point Reyes National Seashore, a federal park that carves out a diverse and magnificent landscape along Marin County's Pacific coast. The park is loaded with hiking and biking trails that appeal to all levels of adventurers. Visitors can also explore the scenic coast by horseback or tour the picturesque shores of Tomales Bay by kayak.
In addition, Bear Valley provides easy access to the Olema Wetlands, a favorite destination for naturalists and birders alike. And Point Reyes Station - with its variety of restaurants, art galleries, entertainment, cheese makers, wineries, and shops - provides a restful break after a long day of hiking or biking or hanging out at one of Point Reyes' many beaches.
Indeed, Morning Glory Cottage is an ideal getaway for anyone yearning to reconnect with nature and take a break from the uproar of everyday life. Not only is the cottage perfectly situated in Bear Valley, the cottage itself provides everything the weary traveler needs - warm, clean, comfortable lodging amid the luscious setting of California's Pacific coast.
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