Vacation Rentals by Owner
Beach Cottage Retreat-Between the Ocean and the Bay [#257702] | View Property
Long Beach
House, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
From $950/wk
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Traveler Reviews (12)
"...it was great to be back home!"
Guest: Jim & Judith
Date of Stay: 02/01/12
Review Submitted: 05/02/12
It was great to be back "home"! Thanks for making us feel so welcome. Even my local family likes to come visit us when we are here...."
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...the perfect little getaway...
Guest: Katey and Stephanie from Indiana
Date of Stay: 10/13/11
Review Submitted: 10/29/11
"We can not thank you enough for sharing your beautiful home with us. You provided the perfect little getaway that we both needed. Long Beach ended up being everything we could have dreamed of and more. You certainly have picked a beautiful place to live!! Once again, thank you for the incredible hospitality; it was greatly appreciated. Love always..."
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We will be back.....
Guest: Grandma and Grandpa - Arizona
Date of Stay: 07/15/11
Review Submitted: 10/29/11
After 85 days, what can we say...thank you for the opportunity to see the first three months of our grand daughter's life. We will be back soon to watch more of it! We were happy to meet the neighbors - and found them all to be kind and patient. The beach cottage is right up there with our favorites, too.
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It was wonderful....
Guest: Jim and Joodith from Seattle, WA
Date of Stay: 06/30/11
Review Submitted: 10/29/11
"Thanks so much for providing the perfect spot for our winter getaway! It as wonderful to be able to host my family for meals - first time in more than 30 years! It is perfect - and we would love to return! Cheers-" (second stay)
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Guest: Don & Sue from Australia
Date of Stay: 07/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/26/10
"We have read the previous notes and can only reinforce their sentiments. The worry and uncertainty of what to expect disappeared upon entering your unit. Everything that we needed was present. And then we met you and felt really at home! Thank you very much for making our holiday most memorable. We will always remember you most fondly."
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Guest: Daniele
Date of Stay: 05/01/10
Review Submitted: 05/19/10
"Many thanks for this perfect place, that you shared with us. Your home was very welcoming with all the small attentions to every detail. It was more than appreciated. Everything was there to make us feel like home away from home." - from Montreal, Canada. PS - "A very special thanks for your understanding and help in solving our little problem, as well."
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Great Place, Great Location, All the Touches
Guest: Matt T.
(Cleveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10
Review Submitted: 04/15/10
This is the second stay for my wife and me to the "Cottage By the Sea" and found the first visit / stay only exceeded by the second. In addition to being a great location, for getting anywhere in Long Beach, you will be only steps away from the Ocean or the inlet if you head in the other direction. Natalie takes great care to ensure all the little nice touches are in place (for instance flavored coffee creamer) to help you enjoy your stay. All in all we have absolutely no hesitation in providing a 5 STAR recommendation.
Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.
Guest: Sue & Ben
Date of Stay: 02/28/10
Review Submitted: 02/27/10
Sue & Ben said, "Thank you for sharing your home with us! We have enjoyed our stay very much, and were very happy with the well-maintained, quiet atmosphere. It was the perfect spot for us, with all of the walking that we do. Thanks for being so quick to answer our every question. We truly enjoyed Buddy (the dog) as well!"
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Home away from home
Guest: Judith
(Seattle, Washington)
Date of Stay: 02/07/10
Review Submitted: 02/24/11
We loved our stay--it was perfect in every way--just as described. We walked the bay or the beach every day--usually 2 or 3 times, watched lovely sunsets (and too few sunrises), talked with friendly neighbors, and found the local cafe a few blocks away. The house was well appointed and if we needed anything, Natalie was right there to help us. The best part is that I was able to host my large Long Beach-based family for several dinners for the first time in nearly 40 years. This house was perfect and I would without reservation recommend it again and again. We are already planning our next stay. Thank you so much! Judith and Jim
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guest: Cristina & Family
Date of Stay: 01/01/10
Review Submitted: 12/31/09
Cristina said: "Thank you, Natalie! This home greeted us with love and joy from the very start. It was a perfect place for us to spend our Christmas holiday, giving us a lil' sanctuary during the busy holiday season. It was a pleasure to wake up and walk to the bay and end each day seeing the sun sink into the ocean! Thank you for everything, especially welcoming our special family member. This is a perfect and peaceful location surrounded by everything we needed! May all blessings find you in all your surroundings."
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Guest: HeatherB
Date of Stay: 12/01/09
Review Submitted: 11/30/09
HeatherB said: "My time at the beach cottage will forever be one of the best memories of my life. I am a 31 year old woman, and I was able to travel there alone without fear. I didn't have a single worry while I was there. Every item I could have needed was available. Even the smallest things like ziplock bags were provided in the kitchen. With the little things taken care of already, I had time to just relax. Time to consider my life without the everyday rush of life. One of the days of my stay I took the beach chair and a couple of towels to Huntington Beach pier and stayed there all day. I read books, walked barefooted along the beach, and wrote letters to loved ones. I've never been so peaceful. Thanks Natalie for creating such an amazing and inviting place to stay." Recommended for: girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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