Location: Irish Beach, North Coast, California, USA (24 Miles So. of Mendocino; 3 Hrs. North of San Francisco)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 2 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Mendocino coast vacation rental, Mendocino,Mendocino vacation rental, Private, Private beach, beach access, custom home, Irish Beach, Manchester
Located on a secluded ridge with commanding views of the Pacific coastline. Stretch out in this 3100 SQUARE FOOT, custom four bedroom, two bath home (fourth bedroom off of the enclosed courtyard). The house sits on a very private 112 ACRES. GATED ACCESS TO IRISH BEACH, 6 miles of pristine sandy beach.
QUALITY FURNISHING throughout, including antiques, handmade oriental carpets, leather sofas, comfortable beds, and quality bed linens. Our home also boasts hardwood floors, large stone wood-burning fireplace (with ample firewood and kindling), tile kitchen and baths, large deck and patio. Three outdoor dining areas on patio, deck and courtyard and lounge chairs for maximum outdoor enjoyment. FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN with stainless steel appliances. Dining table with leaves will accommmodate up to 10. Also, 3 TV's (2 on satelite, 1 HD), and free internet.
The bed configuration is a king in the master, a queen in the 1st guest bedroom; a double and twin bed plus a queen sleeper sofa in the 2nd guest bedroom, and a king in the fourth bedroom. There are also two additional sitting areas with sofas (in addition to the living room). A patio off of the living room, and a large redwood deck off of the master and 2nd guest bedroom.
OUR HOME IS LOCATED at Irish Beach, 24 miles south of the historic town of Mendocino, and 24 miles north of "artsy" Gualala and Sea Ranch. Jaunt into nearby Pt. Arena (8 miles south) to catch dinner and a movie or live entertainment at the historic renovated theater, or to watch the eclectic mix of fishermen, surfers, and divers at the wharf (while having dinner or a drink). Or you might just want to stay home, watch the sunset, and curl up around a roaring fire. We also have a LIBRARY complete with board games, leather-bound editions of many literary classics, and jigsaw puzzles.
OTHER ACTIVITIES include beach strolling on 6 MILE Manchester/Irish Beach, tide-pooling on Irish Beach, abalone shell hunting on nearby Bowling Ball beach, hiking the headlands of the Point Arena lighthouse, hiking and mountain biking on the property. (There are many other great hikes and beaches in the area.)
NOTE: The beach is an easy access, 5 minute drive from the house. It is not an easy walk. Our house has a 1.5 mile rocked driveway, accessible with 2-wheel drive vehicles, but not recommended for campers, mobile homes, or RV's.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace : Firewood and kindling provided.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : 2 king beds, one in master, one in bonus bedroom.
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed : Queen sleeper sofa.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Satelite, Direct TV - 300+ channels.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : DVDs and VHS tapes only (library provided).
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : DVDs, and VHS tapes as well as audio CDs.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : CDs
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone : land line
- Cell Phone : Cell phone coverage good for Verizon and Sprint; other carriers are sketchy
- Broadband Internet : Free internet provided.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sept 16 - May 14: $270/nt; 5th night free. 10% discount for 5 or less.
May15-Sept15 and holiday rates $300/nt, no discounts; 7th night free.
Maximum guests not to exceed 10; no more than 8 Adults or 5 children under 16.
3 night minimum, may be longer for holidays.
11% occupancy tax added to rental, and cleaning fee of $125.
$150 refundable damage deposit.
Accept checks, money orders and paypal.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
My husband and I love the ocean and the forests of northern California. We are in the business of preserving forestlands and timberlands, and work with several conservation groups to achieve this. The redwoods, and some endangered species are protected on this property by a conservation easement.
Why the Owner Chose Irish Beach
This part of the northern California coast is wild and rugged. I call it the "over-looked coast", because it is so sparsely populated. You can walk on the beach for 3 hours and not see another person. There is a wildness to it that other parts of the coast don't have. There is also great hiking on the headlands and through the redwoods on the property. Going to Point Arena is like a walk back in time; some would call it eclectic, others would call it just plain "funky". When that gets old, take a drive up to the very "chic" hamlet of Mendocino to the north or the artsy, more down home town of Gualala to the south.
The other reasons why this is such a great area is (1)Manchester/Irish beach, at 6 miles long,is one of the longest along the coast, it also has good tidepooling on its north end (2) Historic Point Arena lighthouse and headlands - fun to visit,look at, and great hiking. (3) Bowling ball beach, well known to photographers and geologists alike; spectacular, a must see, great abalone shell hunting and tide-pooling.
The Unique Benefits of this House
THE VIEWS. The SPACIOUSNESS of the setting and of the house itself. You can look up and down the coastline, watch the surf, the weather, the sunsets. I also love the QUIET. Sitting on 112 acres and surrounded by large acreage, it's very quiet, and very dark at night; great for star gazing. The fireplace is also great; it's huge, you can get quite the bonfire going. With wood floors and built-in cabinets, the house has a very warm and welcoming feel, plus all of the rooms are extra large. The other things we enjoy are stated above.
Property Photos
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- View from patio, living room and bedrooms. - Manchester Vacation House, Enjoy the Redwoods, Lighthouse and Ocean Views.
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- Large deck off of master bedroom and guest room, views of Irish Beach headlands. - Manchester Vacation House, Enjoy the Redwoods, Lighthouse and Ocean Views.
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- Large living room, wood burning fireplace, views to lighthouse and beach. - Manchester Vacation House, Enjoy the Redwoods, Lighthouse and Ocean Views.
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- Stainless steel kitchen, island cooktop, counter bar.
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- Formal Dining Room with table extensions to seat 10, views to lighthouse and IB.
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- Large master with king bed, sitting area, door to deck.
Traveler Reviews (6)
Guest: Deb and Jerry
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Date of Stay: 04/15/10
Review Submitted: 04/30/10
Yvonne and Steve, Thank you for sharing your spectacular home. It is so calming and relaxing, and we were lucky to enjoy the view with no fog and lots of sun. The cows are a crack up going out the drive!
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Guest: Stan and Carolyn
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Date of Stay: 03/29/10
Review Submitted: 04/30/10
We came with friends for the weekend.... a couples retreat, and enjoyed a wonderful time. Great house...remote and comfortable...with amazing views of the ocean. Quite an adventure for us as we drove up the drive-way, rounding each turn, waiting for the house to appear! What an awesome location! We hope to come back and stay again. Thank you for your hospitality.
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Guest: Dan and MIchelle and family
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Date of Stay: 02/22/10
Review Submitted: 04/27/10
"What a lovely home. For 10 years we have rented a vacation home to host our family "weekend". ...As we've grown over the years we've enjoyed many beautiful homes. Yours has it all - location, location, location. Secluded and yet accessible. Fabulous! The weather was perfect, some sun, clouds, little fog. Quite cozy. The house layout is great, plenty of room for our growing family to run and play. Great funiture. Amazing views. The trees! Thank you so much"
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Guest: Bruce Watson
(California)
Date of Stay: 08/26/08
Review Submitted: 08/26/08
We loved the total seclusion, fantastic views of the ocean, spacious rooms and spotless home. The 1.5 mile drive to the house is worth the trip. We have rented quite a few properties on VRBO and this is absolutely one of the best!!!
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Guest: Jim and Cathy Thomas
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/23/08
Review Submitted: 08/23/08
We enjoyed a fabulous week's vacation with grown children and grandchildren at this scenic location. We enjoyed walks on the beach, kayaking, trips to Mendocino, as well as hikes in and around the house. The roomy house and wonderful kitchen/dining area made our stay outstanding.
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