Whale Watchers' Delight - Romantic Mendocino Coast Getaway Gualala, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 206823

Main House with Wrap Around Deck and Hot Tub

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Location: Gualala, North Coast, California, USA (2-3 hour drive from the Bay Area)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)

Katrina’s blog (November 16):
Fall. Clear, crisp sky meets gray-blue, glassy ocean at a distinct horizon. Lines are sharp. While the cool air is bringing everything into focus, there is that moment of the last light of the day that wraps everything into golden, warm light. Magical! We only spent one night and were treated to gorgeous sunsets and spectacular meteor showers.
And we are now truly international! We had our first visitors from France and passed their test: “Quel beau temps!” – What better comment could you ask for? Merci beaucoup!

Our house in Enchanted Meadows (that is the actual name of the area, you couldn’t make it up!) in Anchor Bay, California is the perfect place for a couple or a small group of family or friends to get away for a few days. It sits on top a hill along famous Highway 1 on the coast.

Because Enchanted Meadows is located in the so called banana belt, the weather is warm and sunny even if much of the coast is covered in fog. The main house has a living room and dining room with hardwood floors, a fully equipped kitchen, one bedroom, a large newly remodeled bathroom with floor heating and a huge deck around the house. Two additional buildings serve as two more bedrooms, one with a bathroom.

The house sits in a Redwood forest with a partial blue water ocean view. You can hear the waves and sea lions from the house. The setting is very private, calm and romantic. The deck and garden are perfect for hottubbing, relaxing, sunbathing, enjoying meals or watching the local wildlife. You will most likely meet the local bevy of quail, watch the hummingbirds dart around the garden, hear the ravens in the trees, see the chipmunks and squirrels and maybe get a glimpse of a deer.

One of the most wonderful features of the house is the light. In the morning the whole house is flooded with warm morning light. Watching the full moon from the hot tub on the deck or through the windows inside the house travel across the night sky is spectacular. And without the moon, the sky is exploding with stars and planets, an amazing experience from the comfort of the hot tub. For city dwellers the lack of light pollution is awe-inspiring.

In the winter, the wood burning stove in the living room will keep you warm and cozy.

Though you feel like you are away from it all, you are very close to civilization. Anchor Bay is just 5 minutes down the hill and offers a supermarket and two restaurants. Gualala is about 10 minutes to the South and offers a wide variety of restaurants, two supermarkets, a post office, gas stations, gift shops and live music. Gualala is about 10 miles north of Sea Ranch, Sonoma County.

The spectacular Mendocino coast and its beautiful beaches are a great place to explore, hike, fish, dive and surf.

Our house is a short drive to the Point Arena Cove and the Point Arena Lighthouse which offers some of the best whale watching on the entire West coast.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (2)
  • Convertible Bed: The downhill cabin has a very comfortable sofa bed with a good queen mattress.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Private Hot Tub
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: The house has a huge wrap around deck that is ideal for outdoor meals.
• View/Location
  • Ocean View
• Other Amenities
  • heated bathroom floor
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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$160-$230/night, Weekday specials: $800-1300/week
$200 Refundable Security Deposit
All Linens and Towels Provided
$60-85 Cleaning fee
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• 11/17/09
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  Katie and Jeff , San Francisco, CA
  • My husband and I brought our in-laws here from FRANCE. They, we, absolutely loved it. Very comfortable, cozy and serene. They stayed in the big house and we stayed (slept) in the Red Barn - everything worked out perfectly. We had some of our best meals from the grill (paired with some delicious wine that we brought from our " little cave" in San Francisco.) This place was definitely a home away from home...and we had magnificent weather. Quel beau temps! Thank you, merci beaucoup, Katie & Jeff Boudier Absolutely true, Boudiers (seniors)
• 05/26/09
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  Risa, Steve, Alex , Sacramento, CA
  • ALeX - 5 years old: "I had fun staying here. I love the beaches and the green trees and everything possible I can have." "I love this Golden House. It is like the gold you find in a treasure box." This was more than we expected. A clean house without cabin smell - How do you do it? The camper family came for brunch and all agreed this is the best place in Anchor Bay! Thanks for sharing. Much peace, Risa, Steve & Alex
• 04/28/09
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  Jack , Oakland, CA
  • Superb! We had a fantastic time - hanging out on the beaches, cooking and eating, relaxing. We loved it. Only wish we had another 30 days or so to stay put ...
• 01/06/09
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  Travis , San Francisco, CA
  • We had an outstanding getaway. Your place is amazing, and we definitely want to come back. We especially loved the sunrise in the AM and saw tons of shooting stars on three (out of four) crystal clear nights. Thanks again for opening your home up to us.
• 01/03/09
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  Dani and Arash , McKinney, TX
  • What a wonderful place!!! The perfect romantic get away. Arash and I had the pleasure of spending our Thanksgiving at this amazing vacation home. It was everything we were looking for. The house is great, super clean and nicely decorated and equipped with all the amenities you would need. There is a fully equiped kitchen, a flat screen tv, a woodburning stove, a huge deck with breath taking views, not to mention the hot tub!!! At night we sat in the hot tub and watched the stars and listened to the ocean waves. This is now one of our favorite vacation spots and we definitely plan to return the first chance we get. I highly recommend you experience the peacefulness and serenity this place has to offer. You won't be disappointed. Best, Dani
• 01/02/09
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  Denise and Grant , San Francisco
  • This birthday has filled us with beautiful magical memories that will last a lifetime! Your home is an enchanting oasis, it brought us serenity and so much happiness.

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