The Guest House

Escape to peaceful Cow Track Ranch in beautiful Nicasio Valley. This cozy sunlit farmhouse offers a relaxing retreat, surrounded by nature. Enjoy farm-to-table dining with our homegrown Angus beef and fresh eggs available for purchase and unwind under starry skies. Located 20 minutes from Point Reyes, 16 miles from the beach, and 45 minutes from San Francisco. Though set up for two guests, children are warmly welcomed. The space Welcome to The Guest House at Cow Track Ranch—your ultimate ranch stay getaway! Nestled on a quiet, remote cattle ranch, this peaceful retreat offers a secluded escape with easy access to West Marin’s best beaches, top-rated local dining, scenic hiking trails, and guided kayaking or horseback riding excursions (all within 15–30 minutes). We’d love to welcome you to the ranch and share a little piece of our slice of heaven with you. Offering a cozy retreat surrounded by open pastures, barns, fresh air and the peaceful sounds of the countryside. Also visit our Bunk House for accommodations for up to five guests! Location • 1.25 from the main road down an unpaved driveway • 20 min from Point Reyes • 16 miles from the beach • 45 min from San Francisco. • 25 minutes to all major cities/towns Sleeping Arrangements • King bed with a plush mattress, premium linens with extra pillows and blankets. Farm-Fresh Goods Available for Purchase (As Available): • Homegrown Premium Angus Beef • Pasture-Raised Eggs • Sun-Dried Rosemary Cooking Salt • Handcrafted Tallow Skin Balm There are several private homes on the property, including other guest accommodations, our residence and a long-term tenant residence. **** Due to Airbnb’s recent changes to its service fee structure and checkout policies, we have adjusted our cleaning fee to help offset increased hosting and housekeeping costs. We remain committed to providing a clean, comfortable, and well-maintained home for every guest and appreciate your understanding. Guest access Cow Track Ranch is a fully operational 500-acre beef cattle ranch nestled among the rolling hills of West Marin. In addition to our Angus cattle, the ranch is home to free-range chickens, horses, and our two friendly Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs, Chloe and Willow. They roam freely around the property and love accompanying guests on leisurely strolls and receiving plenty of attention along the way. The ranch offers a peaceful, serene escape surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. With abundant birdlife and wildlife, there are many beautiful vantage points throughout the guest-accessible areas to enjoy the landscape, take in the fresh air, and experience breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Other things to note RURAL ACCESS • Located in a remote location, 20 minutes to the nearest towns. • Accessed by 1.25-mile single lane unpaved driveway. • Shared Access: Driveways and the main barnyard are shared areas. • Drive slowly on driveway (10MPH) and yield to neighbor/ranch trucks. 5MPH max by houses/barns. • Please ensure you arrive and access only the home designated to your reservation. PLANNING & AMENETIES • Cell coverage works for most carriers (except T-Mobile) • Utilities: Water comes from a natural spring, so please practice mindful water use. • Power Outages: weather-related PG&E outages can occur. Water and stove run on propane and battery-operated lights are provided. • Groceries & Gas: Stores are 20–25 minutes away. WORKING RANCH ENVIRONMENT • Guests may encounter ranch dogs, chickens, barn cats, cattle and wildlife. • Guests should not: enter pastures, gates or buildings; approach livestock or feed animals without permission. • Guests may encounter wildlife, insects, dust, mud, animal sounds and ranch related noise. GUEST ACCESS • Guests should remain within designated guest areas unless permission is granted to explore elsewhere. • Driveway acccess for walking: utilize guest gate provided on left side of cattle guard - DO NOT WALK ACROSS CATTLEGUARD. MULTIPLE RESIDENCES • There are several private homes on the property inlcuding other guest accommodations, our residence and a long-term tenant residence. • While each home offers its own private setting, please be mindful that other residents and guests may be present on the ranch during your stay. NO PET POLICY Due to livestock, livestock guardian dogs and biosecurity needs on our working cattle ranch, visiting pets of any kind are strictly prohibited. Our livestock guardian dogs work freely on the ranch to protect our cattle from predators. Introducing outside animals can disrupt their protective instincts, trigger dangerous conflicts, or create safety hazards for your pet and our livestock. VISITORS Only registered guests are permitted. No events or parties allowes under AirBnb reservations as this is a separate rate and agreement.