Dancing Coyote - Beach Cottages

An Essentially Californian Escape

Just over an hour from San Francisco, in the peaceful village of Inverness, Dancing Coyote Beach offers three private cottages along a stretch of beach on Tomales Bay, beside the Point Reyes National Seashore. Built in 1971 and lovingly restored in 2020, our cottages reflect the best of classic Northern California design – clean lines, groovy angles, and multiple windows that invite the light and landscape inside.

Each space balances comfort with authenticity: wood-burning fireplaces stocked with logs and kindling; kitchens equipped for morning coffee, tea, and simple cooking; and McRoskey mattresses, handcrafted in San Francisco, for a restful night’s sleep.

From each cottage’s private deck, Tomales Bay provides a grand display of nature, while inside, simple amenities create space to slow down, relax and savor the moment.

Each cottage - Beach, Birch, or Acacia - offer its own perspective on the water. For those traveling with their canine family members, Acacia welcome well-behaved dogs (limit two; additional fee applies).

Free Wi-Fi connects you to the world. Everything else connects you to the moment.

Our Cottages

Acacia

Sanctuary takes form in Acacia – a retreat where Northern California unfolds from garden to waterfront deck. Step outside to encounter sweeping views of Tomales Bay against undisturbed hills.

Beach

Where nature becomes the centerpiece of daily ritual – even the kitchen sink frames the wild theater of Tomales Bay. Beach cottage offers the largest private deck of our cottages, a front-row seat to the rhythmic dialogue between tide and shore.

Birch

In Birch cottage, the living space centers around a wood-burning fireplace, stocked with premium firewood, where a reading chair and pull-out couch create the perfect sanctuary after a day of exploration – hiking nearby trails, gliding across the bay in kayaks, or observing the rich birdlife of Point Reyes.

What happened to Skye Cottage?

We were informed by Marin County that due to a permit issue that predates our ownership of the property, Dancing Coyote may only rent out three cottages. This issue came out of the blue for us and we are saddened to have to suspend rentals of Skye Cottage. We are hoping to resolve this issue with the County in the coming months but for the time being, Skye is not available until further notice.

Our Pet Policy

At Dancing Coyote Beach, we understand dog love big time. We welcome well-behaved canine guests to join you in our Acacia cottage. A one time dog fee of $50 applies, with a limit of two dogs per cottage. For those seeking a pet-free environment, our Beach and Birch cottages maintain spaces exclusively for humans.

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Nature Takes Center Stage.

We're proud of our welcoming accommodations at Dancing Coyote Beach, but it's the unspoiled natural beauty of Tomales Bay that truly steals the show. Here, surrounded by an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking vistas, nature isn't just a backdrop – it's the main event.