Reviews for Gualala Vacation Rental - VRBO 129369 - 3 BR North Coast House in CA, Romantic Private Estate/Fantastic 180° Whitewater Ocean Views

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Guest Lonni & Belvin
Date of stay 06/08/12
Review Submitted 06/11/12

This weekend was so beautiful and serene, filled with lots of gorgeous memories. Thank you so much for opening the doors to this breathtaking home and sharing it with us and our friends. It was a true delight waking to these views and coming back to this beautiful home at the end of our day. We will be back.

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Fantastic

Guest Farhad
Date of stay 05/25/12
Review Submitted 05/29/12

My wife and two other couples spent the memorial weekend at this breath taking place. The best place we have ever stayed. The view is unbelivable. The furniture is state of the art and the kitchen is fully equiped. Very easy acces from hwy 1. I can't wait for the time that we all can go back there. The only drawback that I can think of is that his place can use a better (bigger) gas grill.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

Owner response: Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We have replaced the grill with a bigger and better BBQ for all our valued renters. Come on back and give it a try!!

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Guest Maya & Fred Columbus, Ohio
Date of stay 03/24/12
Review Submitted 06/11/12

What a beautiful place for our family reunion & to celebrate our 50th anniversary! We enjoyed the well equiped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and especially the spectacular views. Remarkably good weather, mostly sunshine and one spectacular storm, thankyou for a memorable stay.

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Breathtaking

Guest Adam T.
Date of stay 01/06/12
Review Submitted 01/09/12

More incredible than the pictures. This place is absolutely breathtaking and was the perfect place to relax and truly breath. Very close walk to a pristine beach, short drive to the town of Gualala, and right across the street from delicious food at St. Orres restaurant. I only wish we could have stayed longer but will surely return. The owner/management was extremely helpful and organized. Completely hassle free and everything we needed was at the home. You will not regret staying here.

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Beautiful home, beautiful setting

Guest Barry C.
Date of stay 08/22/11
Review Submitted 09/10/11

Our family of four, with two young boys (6 and 9), drove from Vancouver, BC with stops along the Oregon coast and stayed for 7 nights in Aug 2011. I found the reviews here to be accurate and everything as expected regarding the location, layout, and amenities. Barbara was very helpful and she made sure that our experience was a smooth one. We loved the home and setting and will return again. I would recommend it where you're looking to relax and getaway. My one critique: the BBQ has seen better days and should be refreshed or replaced (although it didn't stop us from using it every day!). The views from the main living spaces and large deck are perhaps better than the pictures. There has been so much care in the selection of furnishings, appliances, art, and tiling and how it all comes together...it makes you feel good to be there. I described it to my wife as the first IKEA free home I've been in for years! The third bedroom has a full bathroom, small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and TV as well as a separate shaded patio and sitting area which would be handy if you were travelling with another couple or in-laws. There is a full wash/dryer combo and nice garage. The home is situated on a quiet side road with a great and unobstructed view overlooking Cooks beach. Cooks is an easy and pleasant 5 minute stroll. The path down has been improved by the local preservation society and has steps cut out and a landing area. Nearby Gualala is a small town but has several restaurants, a good espresso place, two markets, a sports/recreation store, pharmacy and two gas stations. Everything you need. Other nearby beaches include Anchor Bay (for the best skim boarding) and Schooner Cove which is also very nice (also an easy stroll from the road). Other: Elk sometimes wander through the backyard, the bird feeder attracts beautiful birds. San Fran is 2.45 hours drive and you could include this in your plans. PCH1 offers spectacular views driving either direction. On this part of the coast there is often fog that rolls in and out depending on conditions. It can set down on the beach during the day and move back or dissipate quickly or slowly, you just never know. Only 500 feet back it could be blue skies and sun. All weather providers were inaccurate when it came to Gualala. I think they measure from the airport which is set back and less susceptible to the mist. This shouldn't dissuade you, just something to be aware of.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We look forward to your return to the North Coast of California. Happy Trails, Barbara

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Guest hotwheels
Date of stay 04/22/10
Review Submitted 05/05/10

This was as beautiful in person as it was online. Our only problem was that it was sold and escrow had closed and had new owners that were in Europe. I don't know if it was because it was between owners but there was no TV/Satelite reception, and although the view was gorgeous I would have liked to have seen the news at least. Also there were a few other troubles, the broiler in the kitchen did not work, I had to figure out the trouble with the garbage disposal, I couldn't find the garage opener from the instructions and had to talk with the realator to find out where the garage opener was. The internet also didn't work again I don't know if it was because it was between owners. The house overall was beautiful and we enjoyed ourselves greatly, but I do wish everything worked without a hitch. I'd rent this house again if it is still available.Also some extra towels would have been nice.

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: I am so sorry that this guest was inconvenienced by the TV not being connected, they were caught in the transition between owners. Thankfully that is corrected and we now have Direct TV up and running. When I spoke with her she told me she had the internet so I am puzzled by that. The Viking stove and oven is convection and there is a switch she must not have realized needed to be put in the on position to run the oven and broiler. I will put better instructions by the stove. I will have the garbage disposal checked, as far as I know she is the only one to have trouble with the disposal or finding the garage opener. I will attempt to discribe better the location. I am happy she loved the house and hope she will come and visit us again.....

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Guest Tami O
Date of stay 11/20/09
Review Submitted 04/01/10

We spent a week at this wonderful property just before Thanksgiving 2009. Beautiful home, excellent views of the ocean from every room. Perfectly appointed and exactly as described. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Guest Sam Wang and Family
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

What a wonderful home you have. We enjoyed everything, especially the beautiful views. We can't wait to come back again. Thanks so much, Quingwen and Samuel

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Guest Judie and Oscar
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

April 25, 2008 What a magnificent place in the world you have found and shared! It is sacred, peaceful, quit, beautiful, healing, loving and alive with nature. How perfect. Thank you for sharing this piece of heaven. God bless, Judie & Oscar

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Guest C. Home Guest
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

The six people in our group all agree this was the nicest home we've ever stayed in. The scenery was breattaking, decor was beautiful, relaxing, comfortable. It's sad to leave, but we hope to be back again. Very pleased 11 out of 10 August 11, 2007 Seascape Guests

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Guest The Perez Family
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

July 14, 2008 To the Schmitt's Thanks for opening your beautiful home to us. The views are breathtaking, the weather was just wonderful, it was si nice to get close to nature-the birds, the deer, and whales at the ocean. Our six year old daughter loved the tree swing the best. Wishing you all the best. The Perez family, Tim, Cathy, Alex & Mia

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Guest Ben & Steph
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

July 6, 2008 A beautiful home for views, sleep, food and love. Ben & Steph

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Guest Martine and Family
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

August 20, 2008 Dear Schmitt Family, Thank you for the opportunity. We had a great time here. The house was perfect and the weather was great. We'll be back for sure. Thanks again, Martine, Steve & Emily from the Canadian Rockies

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Guest Michelle Torres
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

8.18.08 What a beautiful home you have built with attention to detail and well thought out. Love the sweeping views. Noren, your artwork is unbelievable. You have a real gift. My children enjoyed their stay, and we shall return. We enjoyed seeing a mama deer and her baby out back by the swing. Lat night we saw several whale sprayings in the distance. Cooks beach is nice and close. It was perfect for a last minute retreat before the craziness of school begins and we needed it so much. Michelle Torres

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Guest Lesa Roe and Family
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

August 9 to 15th, 2008 Thank you for sharing your home. We really enjoyed our stay and explored the coast. Lesa

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Guest The Parkers
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

8.1.08 to 8.9.08 Thanks so much for sharing the wonderful house with us. We enjoyed every aspect of it... the awesome views, the decks with wonderful teak furniture, your well layed-out kitchen, very!! comfortable beds, the fireplaces, master bath, etc. We saw deer at the windows, sea lions at the rocks and a spray from a whale. Had drop dead gorgeous weather... and were charmed by Gualala. The Surf supermarket is fabulous too. We'll have to plan a trip some other year for the spring. This was a great way to see in my 50th birthday. Sincerely, Bernadette, Steve, Susie, Jim, Maria and Alan.

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Guest Tanji and Mike Patton
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

October 8, 2008 to November 7, 2008 We are bittersweet...there is so much to return home to but we are sad to leave this paradise. Your home is amazing...and I keep forgetting to tell you how much we have enjoyed your artwork. I'd love to hear more about your pieces...especially the works displayed under glass...very nice. We were looking for a getaway...a place to contemplate, meditate and plan the 'next' phase of our project. This home was more than we could have imagined. How fortunate we are when our expectations are met in this life...and here, ours were exceeded! Many thanks for your hospitality! We are back in SA. This is the first time EVER in all of our years of traveling that I haven't been glad to get home...I honestly could have stayed in your beautiful home another month! I'm going through Gualala withdrawal I think. Take care, Tanji

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Guest Julie and Ron
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

10.4.08 Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful home. The views of the waves were amazing and we're finally able to relax. We can tell this home is a labor of love-just amazing. Julie and Ron, El Dorado Hills, California

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Guest Dave and Leann
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

9/25/08 Thank you so much for such a lovely place to stay and for accommodating us. The views are spectacular. Dave and Leann

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Guest John and Anne Heaney
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

8.31.08 Thanks for sharing your wonderful home. John and Anne

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Guest Michelle Torres and Family
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

Sept. 19, 2008 We return here again and Love it! What a nice place to celebrate my B.day. We cought a surfing competion yesterday, went to the local farmers market, enjoyed walking to the beach. I will return, cheers, Michelle Torres

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Guest Jim and Meghan Gregory
Date of stay 02/27/09
Review Submitted 02/26/09

August 23, 2008 Thank you for an amazing week. The house is beautiful and the weather was perfect. Thanks again, Jim and Meghan

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Guest Lovetta Jones
Date of stay 11/30/08
Review Submitted 11/29/08

A moment " somewhere in time"! We are celebrating our Thanksgiving with family. This will truly hold memories to be cherished because of the beauty and serenity this home offers. As our last evening comes to an end, the crescent moon lights the horizon, dusted with billows of ocean fog and two stars light the sky. There are truly no words...except serenity and meditation of your soul. As I sit on my bench outside the master suite, I find balance within nature, taking me away, giving me a sense calmness of the mind. My family around me, the ravens soaring in the morning air peacefully tumbling in the up draft, waves pounding and spray and foam showing the power our ocean has to offer-again truly my moment in time! Thank you for allowing us to experience such a beautiful home. Lovetta

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Guest Michelle Torres
Date of stay 09/19/08
Review Submitted 09/18/08

We return here again and LOVE IT! What a nice place to celebrate my B-day. We caught a surfing competition yesterday, went to the local farmer's market and enjoyed walking on the beach. Thanks for the basket of goodies! I will return. Cheers, Michelle Torres

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Guest Gary and Anne
Date of stay 06/15/08
Review Submitted 06/14/08

An enjoyable, though somewhat windy 40th wedding anniversary and Father's Day. Gary and Anne

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Guest Frances Guddat
Date of stay 03/31/08
Review Submitted 03/30/08

Noren, The care in design and construction of this fine house provided a deightful retreat for us in a delightful little town. The wonderful solitude and the sweeping ocean views have been such a treat for us each day. Every feature we discovered each day provided new enjoyment-from the BBQ and handsome deck, furniture, to the best bed we have ever slept in! Your discriminating taste and style shows. You have provided all the needs a family requires for a most enjoyable time. Your dining table provided a beautiful vista for each nights sunset over our dinner. Terrific views. Brent & Frances Guddat

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Guest Rick & Julie
Date of stay 03/25/08
Review Submitted 03/24/08

Thank you Noren! The house is exquisite and we had a wonderful stay. Rick & Julie

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Guest Tom and Nancy Miller
Date of stay 03/08/08
Review Submitted 03/07/08

We're had a great week here in your beautiful home. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary in comfort and style. Tom and Nancy

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Guest Kanan
Date of stay 01/16/08
Review Submitted 01/15/08

We are really enjoying your beautiful home. It is warm and cozy... everything we need is at our disposal. Thanks! Kanan Holiday 2007 December 14, 2007 to January 1, 2008

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Guest Margie and Stephen
Date of stay 12/23/07
Review Submitted 12/22/07

This place made us fall in love all over again. Margie & Stephen

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Guest Diane Jones
Date of stay 11/20/07
Review Submitted 11/19/07

A most enjoyable time, the house is extremely comfortable and well appointed. Thank you very much. Diane and family

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Guest Julie S.
Date of stay 11/06/07
Review Submitted 11/05/07

Mark and I had an amazing time at your beautiful home in Gualala! We came back rested and rejuvenated! Thank you so much! We look forward to recommending your home to others and possibly renting again! Julie S.

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Guest Cindy & Roger A.
Date of stay 10/02/07
Review Submitted 10/01/07

September 14-16, 2007 Thank you for your hospitality. Your house is gorgeous and we had a most relaxing time enjoying the surroundings. The beach was great and most gorgeous sunset on Sunday! Thanks again.

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Guest Bill W.
Date of stay 10/02/07
Review Submitted 10/01/07

Sept 22-29, 2007 We enjoyed our vacation in your beautiful home and would love to return again perhaps in the winter or early spring. Your artwork is quite impressive ! Thanks again for sharing your house with us.

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Guest Rhonda Kennedy
Date of stay 09/12/07
Review Submitted 09/11/07

Hi Noren, I wanted to thank you for renting your wonderful home to my husband and me for the last nine days. We were mesmerized by the expansive views and the absolute feeling of serenity sitting high on the bluff. Your home is beautiful and very comfortable. We came home feeling like we had been on vacation! Again, thank you for the use of your beautiful home.

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Guest Gretchen, Arlene, Rosa (from Chil
Date of stay 09/12/07
Review Submitted 09/11/07

Fantastic house & beautiful views. The 5 of us enjoyed ourselfs a lot. We look forward to coming back.

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Guest Marula
Date of stay 09/12/07
Review Submitted 09/11/07

We loved the decoration and having coffee outside on the deck. Gorgeous!

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Guest Melinda & Marty
Date of stay 09/12/07
Review Submitted 09/11/07

The Taylors of Georgia enjoyed your home and it's breathtaking sunsets. Thanks so much!

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Guest Barbara and Uli
Date of stay 09/12/07
Review Submitted 09/11/07

We loved being here in this lovely, relaxing environment... The serenity, balance and special attention to detail, the expansive views will live on and on in our minds and hearts. Thank you for opening this wonderful, beautiful retreat.

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Guest Sheila P.
Date of stay 09/12/07
Review Submitted 09/11/07

The six people in our group all agree this was the nicest home we've ever stayed in. Scenery was breathtaking, decor was beautiful... relaxing comfortable. It's sad to leave but we hope to be back again. On a scale from 0 to 10(great), this is an 11.

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Guest Gretchen
Date of stay 08/13/07
Review Submitted 08/12/07

Fantastic house and beautiful views. The 5 of us enjoyed ourself a lot. We look forward to coming back. Gretchen Arlene Rosa Sheila We loved the decoration and morning coffee outside on the deck. Gorgeous!

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Guest Jordan Dietch
Date of stay 06/26/07
Review Submitted 06/25/07

I have been to many amazing places in the United States and Europe, but I have to admit-this is one of my favorites. Jordan

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Guest Betty and Joe
Date of stay 06/19/07
Review Submitted 06/18/07

What can I say....Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you for creating a sacred space with fantastic views. My husband and I enjoyed the peacefulness, the sunsets, breakfast on the deck, and most of all the amazing sound of the ocean when we went to sleep. We also enjoyed Cooks Beach. Thanks again for offering your beautiful home. Betty and Joe

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