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14 reviews for One Mesa Bed & Breakfast
I have lots of good things to say about One Mesa, so I will split them off into sections.
1. MILA (One Mesa's hostess): I made reservations for the 4th of July weekend well in advance, and Mila was a real treat to work with. I could tell that she really loves what she does and she was very quick to give me excellent suggestions of places to visit around the area, like Tomales Bay Oyster Co, The Marshall Store, among others. After we spoke, she sent me a detailed email reminding me of her suggestions, the receipt for our stay, what to expect when we arrive, etc. There was no hassle in the process. Also, Mila thought of little things like leaving us a handwritten postcard after she spruced up our room on Saturday morning, complete with farmers market info and her phone number in case we needed anything. She really is the sweetest lady.
2. EXTRAS: When it came down to showtime, it was also very painless. Mila greeted us at the gate and she showed us to our room, the Moonlight Room, with a private deck and fantastic view of the rolling countryside, horses, and beautiful trees. After a long drive, we were starving so we checked out the goodies she left us: In the refrigerator, Pont Reyes blue cheese (our favorite!), crackers, apples, organic apple juice, caf/decaf coffee beans, milk, creamer, teas, hot chocolate mix, giant chocolate chip cookies... To say the least, we grubbed out. We were famished! Some other thoughtful things Mila thought of were: bubble bath, handsoap, bathsoap, Bath & Body works shampoo/conditioner/lotion, tampons, coffee grinder/coffee maker, kimono robes, to name a few. Mila also gave us a chilled bottle of white wine for letting her know that I found One Mesa through the power of Yelp.
3. THE ROOM: The room itself was adorable and spacious. We had an extremely lush, comfortable king sized bed with a feather top. A beautiful separator to partition off the old fashioned tub. There was a wood burning stove to keep warm, I suppose in the winter, which we didn't need. As the website notes, there is a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker/coffee grinder, the usuals. She also provided mugs, cups, wine glasses, dishes, etc, plus videos and games, CD/tape deck and CDs/tapes. The room was tastefully decorated and wasn't overly flowerly or cramped with antiques like other B&Bs I've seen in the movies. Also, all the rooms have separate entries, and our room was extremely private, with a private staircase to get to our room, with a spacious deck with a table to sit outside and enjoy the view. This is not one of those B&Bs where you need to spend time with other guests.
4. THE BREAKFAST: We only got breakfast one Sunday, because Saturday we had an early morning. Stan delivered breakfast to our door at around 9am, and I requested for him to set us up outside on the deck. He put out a tablecloth for us and gave us a HUGE basket filled with goodies: 2 fruit plates (raspberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, grapes, cherries, oranges) topped with homemade yogurt, and what I believe to be honey water, sprinkled with powder sugar. There was a jar of delicious granola we topped on to our fruit plates. There was also two softboiled eggs in individual egg holders, cooked to perfection. The pastry basket consisted of one giant sweet pastry (bear claw perhaps? divided into pieces), 2 pieces of sourdough slightly sweetened with honey, which we ate with our egg, and 2 fluffy, toasted croissants, with generous slabs of brie cheese warmed up in the middle of the croissant. We also were given a plate of potatoes and sausages. To say the least, we were stuffed, happy, and had leftovers.
5. OVERALL: Mila's great, the breakfast was great, the location was great (it's very close to downtown-we biked straight down One Mesa to get to the area that has the store, Bovine Bakery, restaurants, etc. but it's not right off of Hwy 1, so there isn't a lot of thru traffic), also very close to Point Reyes Visitor's Center ( a short 2-3 mi bike ride to the visitor's center), and the room itself was very spacious, as the website says: like a small cottage, and almost everything you can think of is provided for you. Mila really thinks about the details and it really shows that she enjoys what she does. Highly recommended, and I'd visit here again. (I'm really happy, because I took a chance going with One Mesa, after finding it on Yelp and no other recommendations, and was so thrilled with the outcome of the trip!)
Yes, I cut and paste other people's work at work so why not cut and paste other people's Yelp reviews.
This delightful weekend long ago that I still nostalgisize about. Yes, I found it on Yelp because of these Yelpers who helped me find it: I am cutting and pasting their reviews
@JoshuaL: "The room (Moonlight) was awesome, with a large claw-foot tub. The hot tub was always empty"
@ Shoshana D.: my honey napping in our little slice of heaven
@Lisa Mila and Stan were wonderful!
I am only going to add: the breakfast was really, really good.
In a way I wanna NOT tell people about it so I can have more access to this place.
We love this place! Quite romantic and out of people's anger :)
It was a really hot day when we got there. Didn't quite appreciate the surroundings. I was annoyed.
The road to get to Pt. Reyes is windy and loooong. I'm not of a patient driver and this one got to me. You will pass quaint towns that father time forgot. 1 Mesa sits at the very end of Pt. Reyes Station. You will open a gate to let yourself in. Was advised to close the gate for hungry deers. On our way in passed the double gate we saw a family of deers. Mother and two Bambis. Sooo cute!
We had the Sunrise Room. Cozy and perfect for a weekend getaway! Never got to meet Heath the inn keeper. Saw his silhouete the following day when her brought the over easy b-fast. We ate our b-fast on the deck while the sun was just beginning to warm up. From the deck you can see the trellis with white flowers wrapped around it. My impression and mood quickly changed and I was immediately captivated by the beautiful surroundings.
The day we arrived we went searching for the tub and found it near the "secret garden". Didn't use it at all just curious.
Wanted to thank Heath for making sure that I got my over easy eggs instead of the usual poached/soft boiled eggs. Great service and very nice phone manners. yes readers they take cc's.
Why the four stars? No water in the mini-ref. There were organic apple juice in bottles and coffee and tea and some apples and cookies. Had to drink the tap water which wasn't bad.
Will definitely go back for more memories.
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Just back from a 4 day stay at One Mesa. . . we have found our new perfect getaway and can hardly wait to come back. We rented the sunset cottage, a wonderful eclectic home-away-from-home. Completely stocked kitchen, comfortable rest area and baths and a bed so loaded with fluffy down linens we thought we were sleeping in a cloud. the grounds are absolutely breathtaking, sitting areas here and there for privacy or sunning, a barbeque area we gladly used, and the best hot tub we have enjoyed in a long time. While soaking in the tub and overlooking a vast canyon and awesome view we were joined by deer not 40 feet away. The hosts were both readily available to assist and invisible at the same time. The cottage was equiped with fresh coffee beans and breakfast granolas and oatmeals, however each morning either Mila or Stan arrived at our door with baskets laden full of wonderful home cooked egg dishes, pastries, breads, juices and fruit dishes as well. An aftenoon snack was provided, along with a wonderful bottle of wine to accompany it. The cottage was everything we could have asked for and the grounds stunning, beautiful and peaceful. We left feeling rested and at peace with the world again and can hardly wait to come back. Thank you Mila and Stan, we will be back! Rusindo and Deborah and of course, Bella-Bella.
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We stayed at One Mesa for a little vacation/getaway for a few days in August. Unlike most B&B's, One Mesa is more about relaxation and privacy. Each room has its own private entrance and is like a suite with a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee pot, hot water pot, and coffee grinder. We used a fan a little in August, but they also have a small fireplace for cooler nights. The fridge came stocked with some fruit, Point Reyes blue cheese, some pear juice, cereal/granola, milk, creamer and fresh coffee beans. The breakfast was very similar every day, but I enjoyed it. Mostly, they prepared fresh fruit with either cheese/creme fraiche on top, eggs, and a huge basket of croissants/pastries. It was so wonderful to relax in bed with a book or on the Adirondack chairs on the deck overlooking the garden. Our Starlight room also came equipped with a few board games (i.e., Scrabble). The bathroom was clean and the tub in the combination shower/tub was large enough for two. I even had a nice in-inn massage, which was great and reasonably priced. (We just let Mila know a few days beforehand so that she could make the appropriate arrangements.)
Point Reyes Station (where we stayed) is a little town of 350 people, so it was very refreshing, compared to our home in the San Jose area. We walked into town a few times to have dinner, taste their local cheeses (Cowgirl Creamery) and pastries (Bovine Bakery), and get some fresh produce. We even ran into a family of deer a few times while we walked through the neighborhood. On our first day, we were lucky to run into Mila who was very helpful suggesting activities, restaurants, and trails at Point Reyes (since we were new to the area). We only stayed a few days, but were able to walk her suggested hike on the Tomales Point Trail, which goes towards the northernmost point of Point Reyes. The trail follows the cliffs along the beach but it also goes through the Elk Preserve (we spotted quite a few elk, too!). Anyways, thanks Mila and Stan for an relaxing vacation. We hope to visit again and explore more of Point Reyes and the local towns.
FYI: During our stay, she did suggest that we contact her for anything over the phone/leaving a voicemail (as she tends to not notice the notes on the door), as she visits the site maybe once/day. We didn't need to contact her for anything, as we ran into Mila and Stan a few times during our stay. But, a helpful hint nonetheless.
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I have to agree with the positive reviewers! I just spent 5 days at One Mesa with a group of 15 people. Mila and Stan couldn't have been more wonderful, accommodating and friendly. The space is lovely, towels in abundance, comfortable beds, great patios, big kitchen, walking distance to downtown, gardens to die for. They try to run it in an eco friendly way, which is even better- they have recycling and composting on site, and are ok if you ask them to use unscented cleaning products if you have any environmentally sensitive folks in your group.
All in all, we loved it. It was a fantastic vacation rental and I am sure just as wonderful if you get a room in the B&B.
In between the happy, productive craziness of daily life (visitors, family trips, job, residency), my boyfriend and I carved out two invaluable nights to get away together and just be. We chose One Mesa as our retreat. I'm halfway across the country now, but my mind is still sitting on that porch, looking out over the fields and smelling the ocean air tinged with our fresh-brewed coffee, a good book in my lap and my honey napping in our little slice of heaven.
Mila and Stan-- If you read this, thank you for such an incredible retreat. You have created the best haven I've ever retreated to. As the others here pointed out, your thoughtfulness is evident throughout... the plush, plentiful towels, music, books, linens, stocked fridge, games. I've never had such a complete "experience" set out before me for the enjoying. It's easy to just arrive and relax, forgetting the cares of the world instantly. Especially when you only have two days, that thoughtfulness and ease are even more appreciated.
For what we wanted, the privacy here was perfect. I do think it's important to note that this isn't the typical b&b experience. Go elsewhere if you are looking to socialize. But if you're looking for tranquility in an amazing setting, and at a very reasonable cost, this is such a gem. I would go back in an instant, and hope I can soon. For those from SF like we are, it's accessible but worlds away. And there are very few other places I've been where I've felt that the cost and effort spent getting there was so worth it... in fact there is no other place. This one tops them all.
By the way, we stayed in Sunrise Room. It was a difficult choice because they all sound great, and Mila pondered along with me. But I'm glad we did... as someone who likes to be girly and put on makeup, the doublesink bathroom was nice, and the setting back behind the first few rooms seemed even more private than most. I'm sure each and every room is fabulous though. In fact, my only disappointment was that I didn't run into Mila and get a chance to say "hi" or peek into any of the other accommodations to inform future visits.
Also, beyond One Mesa if you do venture out (there won't be much need!) we went to the Cafe at the end of Main St., where the pizza oven turned out fabulous pies and they had a great salad and nice house wine, all for I think $30 for dinner for 2. The next night we went to Station House Cafe for a b-day dinner. It was okay, not great. If I were to do it over I'd probably choose Mankas and drive a bit further, or some other place. Pastries at Bovine Bakery were fabulous, sandwiches at the local grocery were perfect hiking fare, and the Pine Cone dinner is a good choice (for food, not the prickly service).
We did a hike out to the point (approx. 10miles) one day. It was extremely windy, so come prepared, but a great little adventure. Park at the historic dairy farm and go from there (Can't miss it, there's only one path). Just don't sit in the little pricker bushes in the sand like my boyfriend did when you're ready to picnic. Ouch.
There was one moment when I sat outside at One Mesa, warm tea cup in hand, looking out over the hills and a stallion came galloping over the horizon as the music from our room drifted calming notes across the breezes to me... during that moment I felt the most happy I have in a long time. That is the sort of place One Mesa is.
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This place is awesome!
My girlfriend and I went here for our two-year anniversary. The room (Moonlight) was awesome, with a large claw-foot tub. The hot tub was always empty, so we got to enjoy that perq several times during our stay.
We opted to partake in the breakfast portion (which is optional). It was great! The room has everything you'll need while you're there. I took a bunch of stuff because I wasn't sure. Thought it might be like the Philo Apple Farm (another great B&B), which was just a cottage, not many amenities. But we got into the room and there was a TV with cable (which we really didn't watch), coffee maker/grinder/beans in the fridge, everything you could want for the coffee, complementary cheese and other goodies, plenty of towels for your hot tub visits, etc etc etc.
Go!
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I was in Point Reyes/Inverness recently for a family wedding and stayed in the Sunset Cottage with my parents. I tried to get my own room, but mom insisted on all of us together! Ouch! To my delight though, the cottage was very nice and the daybed very comfy. The owners, Mila and Stan were wonderful!
The day of the wedding was cloudy/misty and Mila called our room to give my mother some inspirational thoughts on rainy wedding days. My mom was very pleased and felt at ease over the weather after talking to Mila.
I will definitely be coming back to One Mesa again! The grounds are beautiful and the owners fantastic!
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I have stayed at almost every room in this wonderful B&B and would be hard-pressed to pick my favorite! The Sunset Cottage is wonderful if you are staying for a few days and want a real kitchen. It has a sweet little round table in the kitchen area, which is open to a spacious living area. The Cottage also has a separate bedroom and a nice bath. Along with a shady porch with flowering vines growing on it.
All of the rooms have some kind of porch or deck or special outdoor sitting area. Perfect for your morning coffee!
All the rooms have small refrigerators with essential supplies--"basic necessities" like Point Reyes Blue cheese, as reviewer seb j. puts it! (Good one!) And real coffee beans (and of course a grinder) and real half & half. Heaven!
I love the way the rooms are decorated. Owner Mila has great taste and each room is full of special things selected just for that space. For me, it makes a huge difference to be surrounded by art and beauty. I was there most recently for the Geography of Hope conference about Wallace Stegner and had to stay in a regular motel for one of the nights since One Mesa was full. The contrast was striking--the motel is in a great location, but the furnishings and the things on the wall were so unappealing. At One Mesa, the rooms are homelike and beautiful. Much more peaceful and relaxing.
There are lots of unexpected extras, from the delicious local apple juice stocked in the fridge to the CD player with interesting music to the nice books there for your enjoyment. Not to mention the fabulous European linens! Featherbeds, really nice sheets, and terrific down pillows. Every room is stocked with things you might need like a corkscrew, flatware, and dishes. Ever gotten back to your room with a nice bottle of wine only to have to drink it out of a water glass? At One Mesa, you get a real wineglass. And cloth napkins! Everything is very classy with attention paid to the details.
In addition to the fabulous rooms, you have the run of the garden. The beautifully tended garden extends all around the rooms, creating lots of different areas to enjoy at various times of the day. I love the big courtyard in front, with its huge eucalyptus tree and all the roses and flowers. There is a flagstone courtyard there which has a grill--so far I haven't used it, but one of these days I hope to!
Through the gate there are more rose bushes, garden paths, and special, hidden spots like two chairs in a little dell near the hot tub, charmingly painted pink and nestled among the flowers.
The outdoor hot tub is in a private spot and is nice and large. I agree with one of the other reviewers who said 100 degrees is too cool, but if you ask Mila or Stan they will show you how to make it warmer. Just remember to change it back!
Usually I pull together my own breakfast (the room's fridge makes that easy!) but when I did have breakfast delivered it was phenomenal.
There is a big central kitchen in which Stan and Mila prepare the breakfasts (although they live off site). If you have a relatively large group, the entire One Mesa can be rented including this big kitchen, which opens on to the Nest, a room with a large living area (and separate bedroom). That arrangement would be so ideal for a reunion or important party. I am hoping to be able to do this some day!
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I'm hesitant to write this review because I don't want the place to get too popular that I can't get a reservation whenever I want! With that said...
One Mesa was like a little slice of heaven. The main difference between this b&b and all the others I have been to is that it encourages privacy. We never saw anyone else the entire time we were there. Each room has a private deck and entrance, and we paid by check beforehand so there was no check-out process to go through. The owners dropped the breakfast off in the morning, and were gone by the time we opened the door.
Not only was the view amazing from our room, but the interior was also great. There was a clawfoot tub in one corner shielded by a folding screen, and the bed was plush and comfortable without being too flowery. There was a refrigerator and microwave, and chocolates, coffee, and tea were provided.
It felt like all of the little details had been thought of, such as a CD player with a few CDs next to the bathtub, 3 sets of towels, 2 by the bathtub and 1 by the sink, candles, incense, etc.
I've also stayed at Ten Inverness Way near Point Reyes, and even though that too was a great experience, One Mesa was just a cut above. If you're looking for a traditional b&b experience where you converse with others and talk to the owners, then One Mesa is not the place for you. But if you're looking for lots of romance and privacy, you have to check it out!
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My fantastic gf surprised me with a night at One Mesa. We were just roaming around Point Reyes Station and then she drove up to this gate and sprung it on me. She had taken care of the arrangements beforehand (sneaky little thing, she is) so we just walked right in to our room.
The room we had was very cozy, and had a great view. I liked that this was a B & B but we had our own bathroom and had so much privacy. Like the other reviewer said, we didn't see anyone while we were there. Well, except for the owner who brought us our breakfast basket in the morning. We enjoyed a bottle of wine and cheeses that we picked up from Cowgirl Creamery in town out on the deck before heading to dinner at Olema Inn. After dinner we came back and relaxed in the hot tub under the stars.
If you are looking for a little getaway and just want to relax, this is a great place to do that. I would definitely stay here again.
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Crazy good value, love the owners. The best bedding i've ever slept in, a hunk of point reyes blue in the room to snack on, situated in a beautiful area with hot tub and the most fragrant gardens. LOVED IT!
We just returned from a one night stay here and I wish it could have been longer. We stayed in the Sunset Cottage. Once we walked in, all my boyfriend kept saying was how cute it was. And indeed it was. The cottage has a full kitchen, a bedroom, living area, and bath. It would be the perfect place to spend a week of relaxation. I loved enjoying my freshly ground and brewed coffee on the private porch overlooking the gardens.
