Quiet, Spacious Retreat with Spectacular Ocean Views

• Family Friendly House

  Family Friendly House

  • Guest Tom
  • Date of stay 07/22/12
  • Review Submitted 08/06/12
  This house was perfect for our family’s needs. With ten adults and two small children, we appreciated having four bathrooms and six bedrooms. The connected main living area and large kitchen with surrounding deck provided a natural gathering space for family meals and conversation, with enough space for people to find quiet places to read. We especially appreciated the well stocked kitchen!! Several family members made use of the sauna and jacuzzi as well. The surrounding area was beautiful, not to mention the stars at night. The only downside for us was having to drive a bit to get to parks, a coffee shop or grocery store.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• secluded, well-appointed, comfortable!

  secluded, well-appointed, comfortable!

  • Guest bikemama
  • Date of stay 07/22/12
  • Review Submitted 08/01/12
  This house was perfect for our week-long family reunion (5 couples plus 2 toddlers). The location is beautiful and secluded. The house is spacious and comfortable, with a thoughtful and very functional layout. The common space, in particular, has a large kitchen opening out into the dining / living area. Multiple people can cook while socializing with others in the dining / living area. We enjoyed preparing and enjoying gourmet meals. The wraparound porch and sauna were also very pleasant. I had read in a previous review that the house was well-appointed, but I was very surprised at just how many "accessories" were available: from trash bags to extra soap, to folding chairs, to electric blankets, and a patio umbrella. The kitchen, in particular, was fully stocked with everything you might need: a bread maker, food processor, spices and other pantry items, good sharp knives, serving platters, you name it. (We were glad we brought our own high chair - although maybe it was there, and we just didn't see it!) Highlights of our nearby activities were bicycling on nearby roads and trails, and visiting tidepools at Salt Point and other beaches. The owners were prompt, helpful, honest, and accommodating. The property is well-maintained, and I would recommend it. A few advisories: -Location: The drive to the closest "civilization" (Guerneville) is over an hour - which suited us. All roads are paved, but with lots of twists and turns. The drive is 3+ hours from SFO without traffic, of which the second half is on small, curvy roads. -The construction quality and furnishings are more like a "cabin" than a "hotel" - but we found this appropriate to the setting and to our needs. (We were glad we didn't have to child-proof too much) -Weather: We were there for a week in July, and the weather was sunny for 2 days. Remaining days were a mix of fog and sun. Temperatures on foggy mornings were 48 to 50 degrees. Fog tended to clear around 11 to 12 and return after sundown. Afternoon temperatures were in the low 70s on mixed days and mid-70s on full-sun days. The ocean was visible on sunny days but not on foggy days. Enjoy!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful Stay!

  Wonderful Stay!

  • Guest Grant S.
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 05/30/12
  We had a large party (6 couples + 1 toddler) and were looking for a quiet place to get away from it all and cook some nice dinners and drink some good wines amid the beautiful scenery of the Northern California Coast. I'm glad that we picked this house as everyone had their own bedroom. The kitchen was clean, well appointed (knives, appliances, etc...) and well stocked (paper towels, zip lock bags, etc...). Several people in our group took advantage of the hot tub and the sauna which were a joy. If you visit, be sure to check out Salt Point State Park at low tide. We spent hours spotting creatures in the tidal pools. A very pleasant vacation rental experience...

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2 people      3-4 people    5-6 people    7+ people
$200/night .. $300/night .. $400/night .. $500/night
Plus $250 refundable security deposit, cleaning fee and 9% county tax.
Cleaning fee waived for rentals of 4 nights or more.
Not available Aug 01-Nov 18.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.