Sea Thistle - Oceanfront Log Cabin

• What an amazing Time!

  What an amazing Time!

  • Guest Kelly's
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 09/10/12
  We had an absolutely amazing time at this incredible home right on the water! We are looking forward to making this a semi-annual trip with the family. I can't imagine a more perfect place to vacation or get away.

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

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• Great home, very clean and well furnished

  Great home, very clean and well furnished

  • Guest Carole
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 08/18/12
  We travel often renting cabins and homes. This home was very clean and well furnished. Quite, relaxing and wonderful view of the ocean. We definitely recommend staying here.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Exceeded Our Expectations!

  Exceeded Our Expectations!

  • Guest Buffalonians
  • Date of stay 05/30/12
  • Review Submitted 06/13/12
  We highly recommend the Sea Thistle! Everything at the cabin is exactly like the description and the photos. The home/property was very clean, and very well maintained. The kitchen is just beautiful! As well as the bedrooms and bathrooms. Large and clean! Every space inside and outside the cabin is gorgeous. The views are breathtaking, we could not get enough of the ocean and sunsets. The owners were so easy to talk to, and answered every question we had. The Skunk Train, horseback riding on the beach, and kayaking were some of the activities I would recommend. I can't say enough good things about the cabin. It is most certainly a "5 star" home! We loved it!!!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Very Special Home and Location

  Very Special Home and Location

  • Guest Lori
  • Date of stay 04/06/12
  • Review Submitted 05/08/12
  This is a lovely, lovely home - we were very happy with our experience there. AND, it is unbelievably convenient to Ft. Bragg and Mendocino!! The home was built with care, quality materials, upscale furnishings and very nice ammenities. We loved that it was extremely clean and well cared for. Very, very comfortable. My husband and sons are abalone divers and we know this coast well... this is a very special spot on the Northern California coast and it was a real treat to stay there. The guys dove in the cove right there below the home, and though it was a very rocky and slippery entrance, they got their limits with some nice abs. The owners are very organized and it was easy and efficient handling the rental with them. We would rent this home again, and plan on it!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Coastal Adventure

  Coastal Adventure

  • Guest KennyBoy
  • Date of stay 04/06/12
  • Review Submitted 04/15/12
  The north coast of California is a unique and special place to experience the wonder of the ocean. Sea Thistle offers the opportunity to see, experience and explore the coast line in your own private cove. Watching the waves, tidal pools, birds and wind blown tree line is experiencing nature at its best. The cove brings a lot of wave action, but for qualified free divers there are abalone for harvesting. The comfort and quality of the beautifully appointed home caps all of this off. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the needs to prepare gourmet dinners and enjoy friends and family. The home maintainence staff had the home in top shape and it was immaculent in all regards. For all that we received it was an excellent and fairly priced rental.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Beautiful cabin with spectacular views!!

  Beautiful cabin with spectacular views!!

  • Guest Janine H.
  • Date of stay 04/02/12
  • Review Submitted 04/11/12
  My extended family and I ( 8 people total) rented Sea Thistle for 4 nights in April. The house is truly amazing. While the pictures on VRBO of the house are great, the house in person is even better. The description of the house and surrounding area on VRBO is very accurate. Upon our arrival at Sea Thistle, we found the cabin to be very clean and well kept. The kitchen had all the necessary supplies (pots, pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, coffe maker, tea kettle etc.) to cook meals in. We ate several meals in the house as we didn't want to leave the peaceful, cozy cabin. The house's huge floor to ceiling windows provide you with dramatic views of the bluffs and ocean. We loved the sunroom on the first floor and several family members curled up there with a book. Another favorite room was the tower room on the second floor where you could sit in cozy recliners and enjoy the amazing view or look out at the ocean using the telescope. There were also several window seats upstairs that were quite inviting. There are many DVD's, books, and games in the house. We especially enjoyed reading the books written about the surrounding area and the movies filmed there. My two teenagers enjoyed the selection of available games, and convinced almost the whole family to play many of them. While the cabin is amazing, the grounds surrounding the house are spectacular too. The cozy outside eating area, the rope swing, the seesaw, the bench, and the chairs overlooking the bluff all invite you to come outdoors to enjoy the remarkable view. We even ventured down the steps to explore the rocky beach below the house. The owners were very helpful throughout the entire rental process. From our first inquiry about the property, to the quick response with any questions we had, the owners helped to make this rental transaction very easy. They even contacted us after we returned home to make sure we had a good stay. During our vacation we enjoyed the nearby Mendocino Botanical Gardens, MacKerricker Beach, the town of Mendocino, and Big River Beach. Our favorite resturants were Cliff House, Cap'n Flints, Mendocino Cafe, and Eggheads. The ice cream at Cowlicks is the best! We can not say enough positive things about Sea Thistle. We had a great family vacation there and brought home many happy memories. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking to rent a house in the Fort Bragg area and hope to return to Sea Thistle ourselves very soon.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• They

  They

  • Guest K2
  • Date of stay 02/18/12
  • Review Submitted 03/21/12
  Our group of 6 stayed at Sea Thistle the third week of Feb., 2012. From the time that we started making the reservation, the process was well organized and the owners were very responsive to any questions we had or information that we needed. The pics of the house looked great, so we had high expectations, We were not disappointed. The house is beautiful, adjacent to the coastline. It has many windows on the coastal side to view the ocean, and a fireplace that warmed the house just enough. The kitchen had everything that we needed and more. We cooked about half of our meals there. It was very nice to prepare meals in such a well equipped kitchen. We did day trips that included seeing the coastal redwoods(wow!), going to Mendocino, seeing the Cabrillo lighthouse. We enjoyed eating at several good local restaurants: Los Gallitos, La Playa, Mendo Bistro in the Harbor, and Cowlick's Ice Cream Co. One of our group relaxed with a massage at the Bamboo Garden Spa. One of our group had the "pleasure" of using the services of Northcoast Tire when he bent his tierod on the front wheel of his car, when he misjudged the curb. They were able to order in the part and fix it the next morning. Yeah! We really had a great vacation in a wonderful house in a good location. I would recommend Sea Thistle highly.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Beautiful Log Cabin

  Beautiful Log Cabin

  • Guest K
  • Date of stay 08/12/11
  • Review Submitted 08/26/11
  Our stay at Sea Thistle far exceeded our expectations. The location is beautiful and the home is magnificent--a wonderfully relaxing vaction. Everything we needed was there and more. If you have children, there are games, DVDs, and a great rope swing. We loved looking for sea creatures in the tide pools out back. You will not be disappointed with this beautiful property and the owners are very helpful with anything you need. The only thing unpredictable is the fog. Layer up and enjoy your visit!

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

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• Dream Vacation!

  Dream Vacation!

  • Guest Jessica
  • Date of stay 06/22/11
  • Review Submitted 07/13/11
  This home is simply a dream come true. The views are priceless and the home was immaculate! Our family had plenty of space and the home had everything you could ask for. I would recommend this home to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy their trip!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful home with AMAZING view of the ocean!

  Wonderful home with AMAZING view of the ocean!

  • Guest sisters
  • Date of stay 06/15/11
  • Review Submitted 06/24/11
  We had an excellent time here and found it to be exactly as described/advertised. The rocky "beach" had awesome tidepools that entertained the kids for hours. Very clean and comfortable. Great kitchen and nearby grocery store made making meals easy. Mellow canoeing & kayaking in the beautiful Big River estuary where we paddled by sea lions and osprey (We rented boats at "Catch A Canoe" 10 minutes from the house). Great walks at nearby state parks. Owners were very helpful and super easy to work with.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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*** 2013 Regular Rates ***  (please call for holiday rates)  ** NO PETS **
$665/night (3 night minimum - no exceptions) .. $3500/week  ** NO SMOKING **
Add'l Night beyond 7th night  -  $550/night
$500 refundable Good Care deposit
11% Mendocino County Bed Tax will be added
50% of rental fee due at time of reservation to hold booking.
Remainder of rental fee + $500 Good Care deposit + room Tax due
14-30 days prior to arrival based on payment method.

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