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Bear Valley Inn

88 Bear Valley Road, Corner of Hwy 1 and Bear Valley Road, Olema, CA 94950
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Zurich/Switzerland
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The interactions with the innkeepers were short, but friendly & helpful. As experienced bed & breakfast users we were disappointed with the Bear Valley Inn. We’d booked it based on the great reviews, but we feel it lacks character, comfort & charm we’ve experienced in other B&Bs we‘ve stayed at over the past years. This place seems neglected and not... More

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Amanda Eichstaedt, Owner at Bear Valley Inn, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Thank you for your review. The Bear Valley Inn is a good place to stay while visiting the Point Reyes Area. We have lots of maps, guidebooks and are happy to describe the trails and points of interest. The breakfast is simple and nutritious, the coffee is strong. There are as many different bed and breakfast experiences as there are... More

San Francisco, California
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Very comfortable place. Nice living room. Great location. Wireless internet. More

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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Very nice, cozy inn. Very friendly & helpful owners. Being served with a healthy breakfast was nice for a change :-). We would definitely go back. Also a great alternative to stay when visiting San Francisco. More

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Huntington Beach, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I made a left turn off of Hwy 1 to get information on Point Reyes and there was the Bear Valley Inn. The perfect place to stop. Totally unexpected - what a find! Cute place. Drove into Pt. Reyes Station. Not much open by time I got there, but did pick up some Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese and Cracker and... More

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Mississauga, Ontario
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed here for one night and loved everything about this B & B!! It's only mins away from the town area and the visitor information center. The room and bathroom were spotless!! Our queen sized bed was extremely comfortable. No complaints about anything! Breakfast in the morning, was set just for us with a message from Amanda saying she'd... More

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Windsor UK
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2010
1
person found this review helpful

I wanted a quiet, clean place to stay on the doorstep of Point Reyes. It measured up in all respects. The innkeeper was particularly friendly and forthcoming with useful advice. My room had a shared bathroom, but this was not an issue for me. The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. There are good restaurants 5 minutes... More

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New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010
1
person found this review helpful

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... More

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Amanda Eichstaedt, Owner at Bear Valley Inn, responded to this review
14 September 2010

We are sorry that you did not enjoy your stay at our inn. Our property does not claim to be "sheek". It works for most people who are looking for a good place to stay near the Point Reyes National Seashore. I know this review will be helpful to other travellers as they make their loding choices in the area.... More

northern California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2010
1
person found this review helpful

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... More

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Scotts Valley, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2010

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.... More

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Amanda Eichstaedt, Owner at Bear Valley Inn, responded to this review
26 May 2010

Fair enough. It’s time for some spring cleaning on the high ceilings. I wish that we had been told right away about the bed squeakiness since the bed is relatively new and these are things that owners like to hear first hand rather than reading them on the web. I’m glad that overall the guest experience was good and thanks... More

SF Bay Area
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2010
1
person found this review helpful

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... More

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88 Bear Valley Road, Corner of Hwy 1 and Bear Valley Road, Olema, CA 94950
Price range (per night):* 118 AUD - 190 AUD

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