Yes, there is indoor plumbing and hot water, but no electricity. Cabins do not have heating or hot water.

Specifically, there is hot water available from the sink and a bathtub in the shared bathroom at the end of the hall.

Cabins have sinks and some have toilets while others have access to a toilets in the outhouse close by. There are hot showers available on the main floor of the inn.

The Inn has fireplaces (winter use only) and propane heaters in the main floor Member’s Lounge and Hiker’s Parlor, however the Rooms upstairs are unheated.

Likewise, the Cabins are unheated and may be drafty on windy nights. It can get very cold at the Inn, especially at night. It is recommended that all guests bring warm clothing.

The Inn is accessible by foot or bike only.

There are various starting points and parking options. The shortest trail is approximately 2 miles from the Inn. Please visit Getting Here for more details.

ADA access is available.

Visitors with documented disabilities handicap placards can request permission to drive up to the inn. Please visit Accessibility for more details.

Guests are required to bring and prepare all their own food. The Inn has a fully equipped kitchen (cookware, cooking utensils, dish-ware, serve-ware, cutlery, oil/spices), a 6-burner stove, oven, refrigerators, and dish-washing sink. However, there are no microwave ovens at the inn.

Guests are required to bring sheets, pillowcases, and towels.

Sleeping bags are not permitted at the Inn.

In addition, washcloths, lanterns/ flashlights, battery operated lights, games, books, and instruments are all strongly recommended.

Please note: accommodations have mattresses, mattress covers, bedspreads, pillows, and pillow protectors. Look at Room and Cabin descriptions for bed sizes.

There is no heat.

No, effective January 1, 2026 sleeping bags are not allowed at the Inn.

No smoking, candles, or open flames are permitted anywhere in the Inn or the surrounding grounds. Electronic speakers and cellphone conversations are not allowed in public areas, including the outside areas.

Guests are not allowed to light propane lights or heaters, or build fires. Only the Innkeeper is allowed to do this.

No Kegs are allowed.

No. The Inn is accessible by foot or bike only.

There are various starting points and parking options. The shortest trail is approximately 2 miles from the Inn. Please visit Getting Here for more details.

ADA access is available. Please visit Accessibility for more details.

Exception: 1 car is allowed for Whole Property Bookings.

No animals or other pets other than legally authorized service animals are permitted inside the Inn, rooms, cabins, or on the outside decks or porch at any time. Day hikers with dogs must keep their dogs leashed.

Red Flag Days are days that the Fire Department declares Mt. Tamalpais closed due to high potential fire danger, which can be caused by dry conditions, wind, drought etc. We have no control over when or how often Red Flag days are declared, but once they are declared, we close the Inn to everyone.The Inn is closed during “Red Flag” fire alerts announced by the MMWD and/or Fire District personnel.

In the event of closure of the Inn due to Red Flag fire alerts, the Innkeeper and Reservationist will attempt to contact overnight guests to inform them of the Inn closure. All overnight fees for reservations canceled because of Red Flag fire alerts will be refunded.

Yes, the decks and grounds are open; however, the interior of the Inn, including all rooms, cabins, lounges, and the kitchen remain available only to overnight guests and closed to visitors.

The Inn is closed on Mondays.

Full-time innkeepers are on-site around the clock. The Inn uses propane to operate its lights and other equipment. Only the Innkeeper is allowed to turn the propane lights on and off.

There are two propane heaters, one in the parlor and one in the member’s lounge.

There are two fireplaces and plenty of firewood for use during certain times of the year, when permitted.

Rooms and cabins are not heated.

Overnight guests and volunteers clean and maintain the Inn and its surroundings.

No weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, wedding events, wedding showers and loud, boisterous parties are allowed on the grounds or in the Inn.

Food is served to the public only at certain events sponsored by the inn. (i.e. Pancake Breakfasts.)

Otherwise, overnight guests must bring and prepare all their own food. The Inn has a fully equipped kitchen (cookware, cooking utensils, dishware & cutlery), a 6-burner stove, oven, refrigerator, and dish-washing sink.

There are hot and cold beverages for sale in the Hiker's Lounge, as well as protein bars.

• The Inn is accessible by foot or bike. There are various starting points and parking options. The shortest trail is approximately 2 miles from the Inn. Please visit Getting Here for more details.

• There is a no cancellation, no refund policy. All confirmed and paid reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable, except under specific circumstances.

• Reservations for the Emig Cabin #14 are generally limited to persons with a disability; however, if the cabin is not reserved seven days prior to the booking date, the cabin becomes available for reservation to the public.

• A valid credit card is required to secure a reservation. After review by the Reservationist, the booking will be confirmed and the balance charged.

• In the event of Inn closure due to Red Flag fire alerts, the Innkeeper and Reservationist will attempt to contact overnight guests. All overnight fees for reservations canceled because of Red Flag fire alerts will be refunded.

• All children (under 18 years of age) using the Inn must be accompanied by an adult. One (1) adult may accompany up to three (3) children.

• The Inn is closed on Mondays.

There is a no cancellation, no refund policy. All confirmed and paid reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable, except under specific circumstances.

Between 3pm-5pm.

All guests are responsible for arriving prior to sundown.

The Inn is not responsible for informing guests of the MMWD or Park rules or for any fines imposed for after-hours hiking.

The Innkeeper is responsible for making sure all guests arrive safely.

Call the Innkeeper at (415) 388-9955 to communicate any issues.

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Check out time is 11am every day except Monday, which is 10am.

Guests must complete their Departure Form (including cleanup and sanitizing of all private areas: kitchen, lounge, cabin/room, bathroom, & deck).

Neither the Inn nor the Innkeeper is responsible for any personal property belonging to any guest.

PANCAKE BREAKFASTS:

Please visit Want to join for details.

Members enjoy reduced overnight reservation rates, reserve rooms a month in advance of non-members, receive a quarterly newsletter and participate in West Point Inn special events held throughout the year.