Homes for Rent in Point Reyes, Point Reyes Station

Home to a quaint downtown area and known for its sandy beaches, the tiny Pacific Coast community of Point Reyes has long attracted nature lovers and free spirits. Development is stunted here as Marin County protects much of its land to preserve water and wildlife — including tule elk and seals. "I couldn't really draw the line for you on what's private land and what's preserved. But it is true, there's no development. The amount of houses that you see [is all there is]," says Jennifer Boesel of Coldwell Banker Realty, a Realtor since 1995. "It's a community of farmers, ranchers, photographers, painters and writers. Community activists are a good portion of them." Point Reyes is named for the peninsula just west of it, and living here is a gateway to fresh organic food from local farms, the Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay. Homes are built on hillsides, offering views of the surrounding coast, mountains and forest. Architecture is eclectic, with the oldest Craftsman bungalows and Victorian homes tracing back to the early 19th century. Point Reyes also has coastal cottages, contemporary and traditional farmhouses, beach homes and midcentury modern ranch styles. For