Gourmet kitchen with commercial grade appliances for a 5 star chef!
Location: Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, Wine Country, California, USA (Located about an hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
From the entrance of this lovely, beachfront home you'll marvel at the stunning views of Bodega Harbor, and the vast Pacific beyond. The Bird Watch is nestled among giant cypress and pine trees on a bluff - a vantage point from which you'll enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of shore birds feeding happily along the tide line below. From your private spa you'll be lulled by the distant roar of ocean waves as they crash into the giant rocks off of Bodega Head. If it's a little snacking you crave, just walk out the door and across the road to Ruby's Porthole for morning lattes, or a classic burger at the Hot Dog House, or fine cuisine just down the street at Lucas Wharf Seafood Restaurant. The house is newly constructed of marble, granite, wood and glass, and comes equipped with WiFi internet, TVs, DVD player, propane fireplaces, five-star gourmet kitchen, hot tub, multiple decks and a stone patio. The area offers world class wine tasting, fishing, golf, surfing, kayaking, kite boarding and more. The Bird Watch will truly be your hideaway from which you stage an unforgettable adventure in God's Country-Northern California!
From the moment you step through the ornately designed gateway, with its frosted glass accents, and then pass by the hot tub grotto, sheltered by the fragrant branches of ancient cypress trees, you know you’ve arrived someplace special. Open the front door and your pulse quickens as the senses are overwhelmed. Vast expanses of glass reveal a timeless panorama of water … the Bay, and beyond, the Pacific. You’re aware of flocks of birds, swirling in the trees above you, clustering in the tidal shallows below you. You finally exhale. This is where you'll dwell.
But, what of your immediate surroundings? You shift your glance to the roomy kitchen … all gleaming metal and buffed stone, with its massive marble island, bar stools, and a cozy, built-in window dining area looking out over the water. You realize those gourmet food fantasies may not have to take a backseat to all the outdoor attractions on this vacation.
A charming queen size bedroom shares this upper level of the house, with its own view of the Harbor. A beautiful bathroom adjoins, where a regal abalone-and-iridescent tile encrusted limestone tub awaits. Descending from the kitchen is a marble staircase that leads to the master bedroom level, with its king size bed and equally arresting water views. Serving the master bedroom area is a large bathtub, with a seamless glass shower set against a private window.
From the master bathroom tub you’ll marvel at a view framed by the branches of an old growth Monterey pine, whose sturdy branches reach out over the water, all the better to provide sanctuary for the many types of shorebirds and rare migratory species that make this side of the Bay home. See how the deck and the tree interact, thanks to careful pruning of the branches, to create a singular effect of woods and water. Relax on the deck, and you’ll be protected from the wind as you enjoy another magnificent sunset with your Sonoma pinot. Go ahead, take the stairs down to the tidal flats, to the water, stick your toes in the wet sand and enjoy the bracing smell of the world’s edge, where you now reside.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Ocean View
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Sonoma County Regional Parks recently constructed a bird walk trail. The trail begins at Bird Watch's house front door and passes through a revitalized salt water marsh which is home to thousands of migratory and native birds throughout the year. A bridge was built to connect Doran and Birdwalk Coastal Parks so that from the house you can walk along Canadian Geese nesting sites and over an estuary filled with Leopard Sharks and Bat Rays to reach crashing ocean waves along a sandy beach that stretches for 4 miles. A paved trail is moderately accessible for the disabled. If you're looking for a garden to meditate in, combined with specialty massages and enzyme bath then try Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary. To learn how a community can become ecologically, economically and culturally sustainable in today's world visit The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. The Center's bio-intensive organic gardens and orchards are an inspiration!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- We highly recommend Bodega Bay Kayak Tours with Bob Miller as your host- (707)875-9220 and Check out Harbor View Gifts at 935 Hwy One in Bodega Bay for the best gifts+taffy!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
($260 week nights Sun-Thu)($325 weekend nights Fri+Sat)(2 night minimum stay)
($1650/week)(subject to 10% increase during Holidays)($4800/month)
(9%bed tax)+($95.00 cleaning fee)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
New Beachfront Home with Serene Views of Harbor & Ocean
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Bodega Bay
From the entrance of this lovely, beachfront home you'll marvel at the stunning views of Bodega Harbor, and the vast Pacific beyond. The Bird Watch is nestled among giant cypress and pine trees on a bluff - a vantage point from which you'll enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of shore birds feeding happily along the tide line below. From your private spa you'll be lulled by the distant roar of ocean waves as they crash into the giant rocks off of Bodega Head. If it's a little snacking you crave, just walk out the door and across the road to Ruby's Porthole for morning lattes, or a classic burger at the Hot Dog House, or fine cuisine just down the street at Lucas Wharf Restaurant. The house is newly constructed of marble, granite, wood and glass, and comes equipped with internet, propane fireplaces and gourmet kitchen. The area offers world class wine tasting, fishing, golf, surfing, kayaking, kiteboarding and more. Have an unforgettable adventure at Bird Watch in God's Country.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Bodega Bay, Ocean, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Surfing, Wine Tasting, Windsurfing, Sailing, Whale Watching, Kite Boarding, Clam Digging, Redwoods, Golf, Horseback Riding, Sportfishing, Trout Farm, Fisherman's Festival, Wine Festivals, Art Galleries, Gift Shops, Abalone Diving Gourmet Restaurants, Native American History, Diving, Scuba, Bodega Marine Laboratory, Crab Fishing, Charter Boats, Biking, Beachcombing, Museums, Massage, Spa, Hot Springs, Coastal Trails, Antiquing, Marina, Skunk Train, Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, Dairy and Sheep Ranches, Pt. Reyes and Pt. Arena Lighthouses, Russian River, Estero Americano
Owner's Map of Bodega Bay
"Bird Watch" house took us 10 years of searching to find. We have an excellent real estate agent, who knew that the moment he saw the house it was perfect for our family. There were 12 offers in competition and ours was chosen! We would spend every free moment at Bodega Bay while our two children were growing up. It is a place where a family can spend quality time together making the most wonderful memories. For that reason, there is no value that can be placed on the property. We will never sell it and hope to give it to our children to enjoy forever. Because it is such a tranquil sanctuary and a place of the most incredible views we decided to rebuild the house entirely with the finest finishes. Natural wood, glass and stone make up the house. From our front door we can walk for miles, often without seeing a soul, along a nature preserve, over creeks and along the open sandy sea with waves crashing. We love to surf, windsurf, kitesurf, stand up surf, kayak and sail as a family. We are fortunate that our home provides all those wonderful activities for us.
Property Photos
- Gourmet kitchen with commercial grade appliances for a 5 star chef! - Bodega Bay Beachfront Vacation House in Wine Country, California with a Private Hot Tub
- "Bird Watch" house, built on the water with views of the harbor and the Pacific - Bodega Bay Beachfront Vacation House in Wine Country, California with a Private Hot Tub
- Cozy bedrooms with big views of the water - Bodega Bay Beachfront Vacation House in Wine Country, California with a Private Hot Tub
- Private master bath looks out at the water and birds feeding along the tide line
- Goat Rock is a nearby beauty to behold!
- Beautiful ice plant found along the ocean
- Bodega Bay Harbor sunset
- Water views from the hot tub-- notice the shorebirds feeding along the tideline
- Kitchen
- View from the deck
- Upper deck view
- Watch windsurfers and kitesurfers ripping across the bay!
- Peaceful view
- Memorable gathering place for family and friends
- Sunset on the rocks at Bodega Head
- Tide ebbs and floods two times a day and the shorebirds follow
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