Luxury 1920s Bank Loft • Art Gallery & Music Space

Entire home in Tomales, California

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Bert
  1. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Tomales, gateway to the coast

A quiet rural town with a bakery across the street, a general store next door, and beaches and oyster bars a short drive away

A 1920s bank filled with instruments

A baby grand piano, Hammond organ, guitars, and a record player with vinyl fill this 2,000 sq ft converted bank

A creative retreat guests return to

Guests call it one of the most unique stays they've found, with many returning for repeat visits
Unique 1920s bank loft featuring art collection, piano, organ & guitars, loved by creatives seeking an inspiring stay. Step into history & luxury at NOT A BANK, “robbed” by Bruce Willis & Billy Bob Thornton in BANDITS. This former bank was transformed into a lavish home in the serene town of Tomales, amidst rolling hills, a blend of modern comforts & historic charm. Indulge in extended stays & explore nearby Napa & Sonoma wine valleys. Book your escape now & experience the allure of NOT A BANK.

The space
This 2,000 ft² (185 m²) home offers modern amenities and luxurious comfort, with a California king bed, queen couch-bed, and a fully equipped kitchen to explore culinary creations. Invent new music on a grand piano, guitars, & electric organ. Grab a workout with kettle bells, yoga mat, & dumbbells. Or relax in front of the TV with streaming services. Interactive QR codes throughout the building provide details about the art. You’ll have everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay.

Hike. Bike. Kayak. Enjoy the beaches. Relax with modern comforts. Located in the sleepy, west Marin town of Tomales. Sleep in quiet comfort. Feel safe and secure at Not A Bank!

This vacation spot is a short hop from:
★ Napa and Sonoma wine valleys
★ Bodega Bay where Alfred Hitchcock filmed “The Birds,”
★ Point Reyes National Seashore
★ Tomales Bay
★ Pacific Ocean.

Guest access
FEATURES
Guests have access to the entire two-story building:
★ one bedroom upstairs with a California king bed
★ queen couch hide-a-bed downstairs
★ small compact bathroom with shower downstairs
★ linens and towels provided
★ kitchen with stove top, convection oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, toaster, French press coffee maker, & coffee grinder
★ local whole bean coffee & selection of teas
★ baby grand piano, Hammond organ, & guitars
★ Roku TV
★ phonograph player with vinyl records
★ Bose sound system with mini jack and Bluetooth connections
★ Starlink Wi-Fi @ 100MpsDOWN/30MpsUP, 6 hour battery backup.
★ EV charger, plug type J1772
★ yoga mat, kettlebells, & dumbbells
★ interactive art collection
★ solar powered security lights
★ water from a spring-fed well, purified at the source for drinking
★ Verizon cell service only (or make calls over internet)
★ recommended that you park behind the building off street

Other things to note
Please note that while the rental can sleep four people, it is most comfortable for two. The second bed is a couch hide-a-bed located in the downstairs lobby/living room.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Park view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.88 out of 5 from 424 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 89% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 10% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Tomales, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

K&A TakeAway features craft made sausages. The William Tell Bar & Restaurant is next door for take-out. Tomales General Store provides any forgotten needs and has a incredible wine selection. Six miles south on Tomales Bay is Nick’s Cove Restaurant, Hog Island Oyster Company, the Marshall Store (rated one of the top 10 seafood restaurants in America), and Tony’s Seafood (their fish & chips are the bomb). North 10 miles is Rocker Oysterfellers at the Valley Ford Inn, Estero Cafe (awesome for breakfast), Dinucci’s Family Style Italian Restaurant, and the new Valley Ford Cheese, Deli & Creamery (closes at 6pm). Further north another 10 minutes is Bodega Bay.

Not-A-Bank is the perfect destination for relaxation and outdoor activities such as kayaking, cycling, hiking, whale watching, and exploring the back roads of Northern California. Dillon Beach is 4 miles west. Tomales Bay is 6 miles south. Pt. Reyes National Seashore is 25 minutes further south. 17 miles north in Bodega Bay, you can golf and pursue more restaurant selections. Sonoma’s Russian River & Alexander Wine Valley are within easy reach. Tomales is no more than an hour from Napa Valley. San Francisco is also one hour away.

Whether you're in the mood for adventure, relaxation, indoor or outdoor entertainment, Tomales has a lot to offer.

Meet your host

Host
424 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
My work: over educated under employed
Speaks English, German, Indonesian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish
Quirky artist type, musician, writer of short stories, into design. Well traveled, over educated. Laugh loud. Play hard. Dress Casual.

Co-hosts

  • Zibi
  • Celia

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm