This was not a cheap B&B, but it certainly looked and felt like one. The bed was uncomfortable with lumpy pillows. We could hear our neighbor snoring in the next room. The shower was so small you could not raise your arms without hitting the walls. The breakfast was awful. We are vegetarians and upon booking the room informed the B&B owner. The vegetarian option is the same breakfast less the single sausage link or bacon. One morning we were served one egg baked in a ramekin with a side of few slices of an old banana. The next day was two plain pancakes with a side of a few slices of an older banana.

My husband and I stayed for 4 nights in the Poppy room. We were concerned at first because the bed had a huge sag. We mentioned this to Amanda, the owner, and she immediately took a look and agreed something was not right. Turned out the antique brass bed frame had somehow come apart, so Ken (the other owner) and Amanda had it fixed in no time.

Breakfast was served at 8:30 every morning, so if you're not an early riser, or want more flexibility this may not be a perfect situation for you. We managed, even though my husband is not generally an early riser. I think we also got to bed earlier than at home, so it all worked. Dawn, the innkeeper, prepared great breakfasts and was just as cheerful and friendly as can be.......gave us some good restaurant tips,too.

I think the other reviews pretty much cover everything quite well. We were very happy with our accommodations.......the poppy room has it's own separate very spacious bathroom with an old fashioned claw footed bathtub (which has also been outfitted with a shower). I did find the water pressure to be a bit weak when washing my hair, otherwise it was fine.

We enjoyed the common area for reading after breakfast or before bed -- LOVE those chocolate covered almonds!

If we return to Pt. Reyes, we would be happy to stay at the Bear Valley Inn again.

After reading the previous Tripadvisor reviews I was 100% sure I was going to love this place and I had very high expectations. Unfortunately, I only liked this place. My husband and I stayed in the Hummingbird Cottatge for 2 nights. The cottage is separate from the main house and maybe that's why we didn't have the 5 star experience. I originally wanted to stay in the poppy room but it wasn't available. Here's the pros and cons:

Pros
- Very clean sheets and towels
- Strives to be "green" in all aspects, which is great!
- Free interet access
- Farly priced for what you get
- Breakfast was great, very tasty and filling. Quality organic products were used
- Cottage was well stocked with tea, coffee, fruit, homemade & yummy granola & yogurt
- Nice to have a fridge & microwave in the cottage. There is also a 2 burner stove top & coffee maker
- Location is very close to the Bear Valley Visitors Center and Pt. Reyes Station
- Easy access to all areas of Pt Reyes National Seashore
- Fairly quiet location, although the property is on a corner lot and the cottage is very close to Hwy 1. During the day it can be loud but a night there is very little road noise
- The little interaction we had with the innkeeper was good and she was very friendly. Keep in mind, we stayed in the cottage and our breakfast was served separate from the main house.

Con's
- Very small sink that is used as a kitchen and bathroom sink.
-Not quite as clean as I had hoped. I am very picky when it comes to being clean! And previous reviewers raved about how clean this place was but that was for rooms in the main house. The cottage could use a good cobweb dusting and wall washing. There were several spots on the walls that were dirty. Also, several of the curtins had stains that looked fresh and woud come out once washed. Bathroom was okay, the grout on the bathroom tile floor is pretty dirty. Shower floor needs a good scrubbing too. It wasn't the worse ever and I was comfortable in my bare feet...not like a gym shower when you need to wear flip flops. I think part of why it isn't as clean as the main house is because the cottage isn't used on a regular basis. We found a few spiders which is never fun to think about when you sleep at night.
- My husband found the bed to be not so comfy. It was find for me. It was noisy, so if I needed to get up to us the restroom during th night, it was very squeaky
- Takes a long time for the wall heater to heat the cottage. During our weekend it was in 40's at night and the 1st night it was a bit chilly and didn't warm up until we left the heater on during the day while we were away.

Overall, I would stay there again as there are very few decent places near Pt Reyes. Although next time I would book one of the rooms in the house to compare.

This was our second stay at the Bear Valley Inn and we were, once again, THRILLED with our accommodations! The location of the Inn is just a block away from the Olema Inn & Olema Farmhouse, just minutes from the Bear Valley Visitor's Center and a short drive to downtown Pt. Reyes Station. It's a nice sized property with a down home country feel!

We stayed in the private Hummingbird Cottage for 4 nights and really enjoyed the serene, peaceful environment. This spacious cottage had everything we needed to make ourselves at home! The comfortable living room was a perfect reading area and housed board games, books & movies. Free WI-FI was also available. The beds felt secluded and were ultra cozy. My husband and I were so taken with the bedding that we purchased the same sheets for all our beds at home ... the Coyuchi Cotton Outlet is located in Pt. Reyes Station! The bunkbed was a huge hit with our 5 yr old, who would've been thrilled to stay in the cottage our entire visit. The bathroom was a bit small and had just a corner shower but there was a roomy sink area outside it which helped with space. A large farm table sat in the middle of the cottage and was a perfect meeting area for meals and day planning. Lastly, the small kitchen was a HUGE convenience! It had a small refrigerator, two burner stove, coffee pot, microwave, toaster and all the pots, pans, cups, plates, knives, utensils etc... needed to use it. There was a well stocked supply of organic teas, coffee, creamer, milk, fruit, homemade granola and homemade yogurt.

Amanda & Ken were very friendly and helped me schedule a surprise on-site massage for my hubby. They maintained the perfect balance of being available for our questions yet casually stayed out of sight. We appreciated the space & respect. And we REALLY appreciated the delicious breakfasts that Amanda made! Yummy egg dishes made from eggs laid by the on site chickens, scrumptious muffins and scones, to die for bacon and tasty jams & chutneys. Not to mention fresh squeezed juices! Wow!

We hiked around the area, enjoyed our time on the beach, shopped in Pt. Reyes Station and dined at the wonderful local restaurants ... but our favorite part of our trip was spending time at that cottage. We loved relaxing, napping, reading, playing board games and watching movies together! It was a perfect family get away!

The Hummingbird Cottage is a great spot for small families, for girlfriends looking for a quiet getaway or for couples wanting privacy and a little bit of extra space. We will definitely be visiting the Bear Valley Inn again!