Accommodations At Bodega Marine Laboratory
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For more information on accommodations, contact the Housing Manager.
Essential Information:
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Housing Office: Located in Tokau (south end room)
- Staff: Chris Montgomery (maintenance), Branden Schumacher (custodian)
- Contact info is posted on the office door
Laundry:
- Location: Outside the Dining Hall foyer
- Detergent: Available in the Dining Hall vending machine
Cleaning & Maintenance:
- Periodic checks are done by custodians and the Housing Manager
- No maid service is provided
Coin-Operated Vending Machine in the Dining Hall:
- Snacks, drinks, laundry soap, earplugs
Event Spaces & Conferences:
- Contact the Conference & Events Manager
Dormitories And Bunkrooms
Miwok Dorm
The Miwok Dormitory features 11 double-occupancy rooms, each furnished with two twin beds, two desks, dressers, a closet, and a private bathroom. It also includes a small gym in the south end room and an entertainment room in the north end room.
Tokau Dorm
The Tokau Dormitory features eight double-occupancy rooms, each furnished with two twin beds, two desks, dressers, a closet, and a private bathroom. A communal end room offers a shared space for entertainment, equipped with a couch, chairs, a smart TV, and cleaning supplies.
Oolok Dorm
The Oolok Dormitory features eight double-occupancy rooms, each furnished with two twin beds, a desk, and an armoire. Residents share three central bathrooms with showers. A shared kitchen is available for guest use, and a common living room provides a comfortable gathering space with two couches, additional seating, and a large-screen smart TV.
Pakuna Bunkroom
The Pakuna Bunkroom is our most budget-friendly housing option, featuring a single large room with eight bunk beds, accommodating up to 16 people. Residents share a central bathroom equipped with three stall toilets and a communal shower.
Lodge And Duplex Housing
Lodge Rooms
The Lodge serves as faculty housing and offers six hotel-style rooms, with linens provided for both beds and bathrooms. The building includes three rooms with two twin beds and three rooms with queen beds. A shared kitchen is available for guest use.
Duplexes - Heron & Primrose
Designed for family accommodations or long-term stays of up to three months, the Heron and Primrose duplexes are fully furnished two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments. They include all essential amenities except clothing and food, providing a home-like environment for extended visits.
Shared Amenities
Bodega Marine Laboratory housing offers a variety of amenities to support residents during their stay. The gym, located on the south side of the Miwok building, includes weight sets, stationary bicycles, a treadmill, and more. An outdoor basketball court is available next to the Oolok dorm, and residents can enjoy meals in the dining hall or gather at the outdoor picnic tables. A laundromat is conveniently located outside the main foyer of the dining hall.