Vacation Rentals by Owner

Honeymoon Hideaway

Guest: Tracy (Ukiah, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12

I really enjoyed this home. Everything listed on the site was just as promised. The only thing that I wish was different was that there were blinds or coverings for the windows in the living room/kitchen. It always concerns me when it is dark and people could seen in and I cannot see out. Katrina is fantastic. I had some unusual issues come up planning my wedding and honeymoon and she was more than helpful. She was extremely caring. Thank you Katrina so much, you made a difficult time much easier. I would recommend anyone to stay here and I plan on coming back too!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Return for New Year's

Guest: Kevin (San Francisco, Ca)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/12

As I said in my November 13 entry we would be back! Great way to ring in the New Year. Just the two of us and a lovely bottle of bubbly ! (Thanks Katrina!) Unseasonably warm and stars abounding. Thanks again for sharing Enchanted Meadows. I wonder how long it will take til we return next? Happy New Year Kevin & Jim, San Francisco

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Happy New Year!

Guest: Dave (Berkeley)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/12

Such a fantastic way to end this year. Your home was so welcoming and had our two favorite things - ocean view (Jill) am Redwood trees (David). Oh - and - star gazing from the hot tub! Thank you for opening your home to others so we can share in the splendor of the coast. Loved walking along the hiking path in Gualala & Sea Ranch and driving off to Fort Bragg another day. Christmas is the best time to be here because no one else is! Pure solitude and HWY 1 to ourselves. Happy Holidays & New Year! Jill & David, Berkeley

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

13th Wedding Anniversary

Guest: Steph (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/12

Your house lived up to our expectations + more. A perfect place to spend out 13th wedding anniversary... Favorite moments: watching the turkey vultures + cheeky hummingbirds while enjoying fresh local bread on your deck, hot + soothing soaks in your steaming hot tub, and lying on our backs on the deck staring up at the amazingly clear + starry night. Thanks for a lovely time - your house is beautifully serene + tastefully decorated. Nothing Lacking. Steph + AJ, San Francisco

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Scheming Ways For Us To Move Up Here

Guest: Gerald (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

We couldn't have asked for anything more, the house and area around here are perfect. Oysters from Tomales Bay, steaks from the local cows, snapper straight from the boat, cheese from a tiny dairy hidden in the hills...I could go on and on about how awesome our stay was, but I think the fact that after the first day we were scheming ways for us to move up here says it all. Thank you for sharing a piece of the good life with us !!! Gerald + Tran, Los Angeles

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Open clean welcoming~

Guest: Risa, Steve, Alex (Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

This is one of our favorite vacation locations. The house has an amazing feel and you are relaxed as soon as you walk in. We have been twice, once with good weather and the other time, not so good. The fog was a drizzle but the deck was still warm. The instructions on using the fireplace are superb! The bed is very comfortable as well. The owner has great communication and we will return again and again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Enchanted Meadows is truly an enchanted place

Guest: Patrick29 (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

Enchanted Meadows is truly an enchanted place. So much so that I proposed to my soul mate there! We had stayed once before on Valentine’s Day and we were made to feel so welcome the moment we walked in. So 6 months later, on our anniversary, it was the place I chose to propose. The deck overlooking the Pacific is so peaceful and serene; the view is framed with redwoods and hummingbirds buzz about; all this making it is so beautiful, especially while sitting in the hot tub! That deck is where I popped the question. It was a beautiful morning and I was getting a little nervous as the day progressed but I got her undivided attention with a photo album I had prepared (ostensibly to look over some of our great memories together, but its real purpose was to conceal the ring and box within a secret compartment I had cut out of the albums pages.) We were looking through it and of course we were getting emotional; we have had some great memories together. As we get to (what I knew was) the last page, I say to her, “and the next picture is worth a thousand words”; I turn the page...and inset into the rest of the album is the ring box. You only have to close your eyes to imagine what that moment was like. Total surprise. A gentle breeze, chirping birds, and the pounding of my heart the only sounds. Then it was chaotic joy…she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry…I’ll just say it was unbridled. Enchanted Meadows was the perfect place to do it in private yet in the face of nature so close. The environs were perfect for all my plans. And of course she said Yes (like a million times!) We continued our stay enjoying the fireplace, BBQ grill, and each other. It was a weekend (obviously) to remember. Tell the girl that bought over the bottle of Champagne- thanks so much! That was a really special touch. She looked really embarrassed because we were in the Hot Tub and she didn’t know what to do...we had a chuckle over it but thought it was SO sweet. Tell her thanks! The place was great; Love the new couches. Thanks again Katrina! Patrick and Kristy August 14th, 2010

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Guest: Patrick29 (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 02/26/10 Review Submitted: 02/26/10

My Girlfriend and I needed a quiet, private and romantic place to really get away from the craziness of San Francisco to celebrate an anniversary which also happened to fall on Valentine's day weekend; Enchanted Meadows was everything we hoped and much much more. It was literally a series of "no ways" the moment we walked in the door. It was as if the Owner, Katrina, had read our minds. Not only was there a fire ready to light in the fireplace, and the hot tub hot and ready to go, but there were two things that truly made us feel at home. There was a welcome bottle of Champagne which (we couldn't believe it) happened to be our favorite!, and on the wall in the bedroom was one of our favorite prints of all time - and oh so appropriate for the weekend - Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss". It was almost surreal to find these two things the moment we walked in...It really set the mood for an amazing and relaxing weekend and anniversary. We decided one day after we got there that 2 nights just weren't enough and called to reserve a 3rd night. This is truly a wonderful place, we hardly left the place and spent a lot of time in the wonderfully placed hot tub and grilling food on the deck...everything you could want or need was there... Thanks Katrina!

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Guest: Katie and Jeff (San Francisco, CA )
Date of Stay: 11/17/09 Review Submitted: 11/17/09

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)

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Guest: Risa, Steve, Alex (Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/26/09 Review Submitted: 05/26/09

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

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Guest: Jack21 (Oakland, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/28/09

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 ...

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Guest: Travis2 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/06/09 Review Submitted: 01/06/09

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.

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Guest: Dani and Arash (McKinney, TX )
Date of Stay: 01/03/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/09

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

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Guest: Katrina R. (-)
Date of Stay: 01/02/09 Review Submitted: 01/02/09

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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