Black Mountain Farm pond house farm-stay Pt. Reyes

Black Mountain Farm overlooks the Nicasio reservoir and the rolling hills of West Marin County. We have a cozy little off-the-grid "cottage" next to our pond with a bed, solar lights and incredible views. A perfect spot for artists, bikers, hikers and birders to come and enjoy a completely unplugged (no electricity/no heat) vacation. Its like Glamping in a wooden tent! . In Spring, there are lambs, baby rabbits and chicks! Come out to the country for a technology cleanse! No dogs or fires. Black Mountain Farm is a family fiber farm (wool and angora) with views for miles of the rolling hills of West Marin and the Nicasio reservoir. We are only an hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge but far-removed from city life - fresh air, peacefulness, wide open spaces. There is a privacy gate at the end of our driveway - please read the directions on how to open it. Sheep, horses, chickens, turkeys and wildlife roam happily on our property. The Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay are only minutes away. Not suitable for children. We block the listing during the week to offer a Covid19 buffer between guests. The pond is not safe for kids under 14. No dogs! No fires. The pond cottage sleeps two people. It is far from the main house with plenty of privacy. There is a privacy gate at the end of our driveway - please read the instructions on how to enter the property before coming as there is no cell reception in the area. Guests can enjoy the grassy three-acre area around the pond which is great for outdoor games and just hanging out. There is an outdoor kitchen with a Coleman camping stove, pots, pans and some dishware. We provide fresh bottled drinking water and there is an outhouse with a composting toilet. The outdoor bath tub/shower is run with a portable propane gas water heater so in the Winter months there is less warm water; you may need to miss your daily bathing and enjoy knowing that you are part of water conservation on the Farm -:). The cabin is insulated but has no heat so bring extra sleeping bags if you get cold easily. Boots are a must in winter with all the mud on the farm! Not safe for children. we only offer this listing on weekends to provide a Covid19 buffer to guests. The pond is not safe for kids under 14. No dogs. no fires. Depending on schedules, we try to greet guests on their arrival, and we are glad to offer suggestions on the many activities and places to visit nearby. There is a privacy gate at the end of our driveway - please read how to open it before you come as there is no cell reception. We will leave a binder in the pondhouse with attractions and suggestions for dining nearby. Please let us know if you want privacy and we won't bother you at all. Black Mountain Farm is nestled on a mountain with sweeping views for miles in all directions. There are wide open grassy knolls with farms animals grazing peacefully nearby. Wake up to a view of the whole Nicasio reservoir. We have a binder in the pond house with suggestions for wonderful sights and deliscious restaurants nearby. No public transportation available. Parking is provided a couple hundred feet from the pond house. Rent your car in San Fransisco and come out to the country. To enter the property there is a gate. To open the gate use the remote control button in the wooden box on the support post. As is common throughout the Bay Area, weather can be variable…foggy usually in the morning and brilliant sunshine later in the day. We have a farm dog that roams the property guarding the sheep and chickens. She is friendly and her name is Ruby. There is a privacy gate on the driveway. The remote control to open the gate is in a wooden box on the support post on the left side. Please remember this as there is no cell reception to call us when you are arriving. No dogs! No fires.