Vacation Rentals by Owner

Beautiful place---even during a wild storm!

Guest: Stranas (Saratoga, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/25/12 Review Submitted: 03/29/12

This home is well decorated, clean, and comfortable. It is located conveniently close to the ocean. There are homes in front of the place, but one can still enjoy the waves crashing onto the shore. The only surprise was that the upper unit and lower unit did not have an internal staircase between them and you needed to take the outside stairs if you wanted to go to the lower unit. The two units would be perfect for a family since the parents could take the upper one with the master bedroom and full kitchen, and the kids could be downstairs in the two bedrooms (1 bath) with the partial kitchen (refrigerator and microwave). Owner very helpful and friendly before and during our stay.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Cozy and Comfortable Stay in Paradis!

Guest: Lost Coast Lover (Claremont, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/17/12 Review Submitted: 03/31/12

Our week in the Cove began with the peaks coated in fresh snow and a breathtaking view of both the North and South coasts. Despite the dismal weather forecast for the week of our stay, there was only one drizzly day, a perfect day to enjoy games and movies with a fire going! We are cooks so unnecessarily brought lots of pans and utensils and spices, etc. The kitchen is very well equipped and the home is well supplied with all the necessities. And the location is fabulous, within walking distance of the restaurants and tidepools. All the games you could want and lots of movies and books available for the quiet nights. And the owners are so nice and easy to deal with. We will definitely plan to stay here again! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!

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

Home by the sea

Guest: Daniel (NYC)
Date of Stay: 02/13/12 Review Submitted: 03/03/12

Tranquil with sights, scents, and sounds of ocean audible from the balcony. House well furnished and very comfortable, and equally well stocked with good linens, blankets, towels, and all kitchenware. Woodburning fireplace, jacuzzi, and hardwired internet are the bonuses. Recommend without reservation for couples or families, alike. Penny was responsive from the go, and met all requests with aplomb; she could not have been more gracious or attentive. In short, these people and their house excel. Enjoy!

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

Great 3 night stay, except for the weather.

Guest: Jenn (Redding, ca)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12 Review Submitted: 02/04/12

The pictures do not do this house justice. It is beautiful inside with great decorating. It has vast amenities and was very well stocked. Since we had some bad weather while we were there it was great that the house had so many various games, books, movies and magazines. Unfortunately due to the severe rain the house had some leaks when we arrived which were being taken care of with buckets here and there. It was not a big deal to us though. The only thing about this house that I did not like and that people should know is that there is no indoor stair case. The only way to get from the upstairs to the downstairs and vice versa is by using the outside stair case. This did not work out well for us because we had our two young children with us, ages 4 and 6, that we planned on having sleep in their own separate rooms. Since those two rooms were downstairs and the master upstairs, our children had to sleep on the couches. Just something to think about. The views were great and the house was very clean upon arrival.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Meneses/Soares

Guest: Rosa (Antioch, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/21/11

Enjoy a FAMILY + FRIENDLY home away from home on your Shelter Cove vacation. Very spacious bi-level, near beach, quite neighborhood, very relaxing atmosphere with lots of vies of the ocean. If your looking for comfortable, clean and well appointed, while staying in Shelter Cove.......look no further. I've stayed on several ocassions and I am never dissapointed.

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

Wonderful stay

Guest: Fate (Azle, TX)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11 Review Submitted: 05/01/11

The home has everything you need in order to entertain or just kick back. Penny was easy to work with and everything was as described. The weather served up an exciting mix of beautiful warm sunshine to wind and then a little bit of drizzle and gray. The black sand beaches are spectacular and tidepooling was wonderful. I highly recomend this rental....just don't book when we want to come back.

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

Failed to return security deposit

Guest: Sacramento (Sacramento, California)
Date of Stay: 07/12/08 Review Submitted: 11/10/08

The property was as described in the add (except that we did not realize that the upstairs and downstairs were not connected internally, and the only television is downstairs). But four months after we rented the property, and after Penny informed us that there were no additional charges, we still have not received our $300 deposit back, even after multiple telephone calls and emails.

Owner response:The deposit was not refunded due to smoking clean-up. It is clearly stated that the home is a non-smoking facility and there will be additional charges for extra cleaning due to smoking contamination.

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Guest: Adam
Date of Stay: 01/26/08 Review Submitted: 01/25/08

Added from our guest book.Tim’s Artic death camp, the sequel…30,000 feet of climbing, bad weather, good coffee, lots of ants, rain, wind, no ??? …. WE all lived, see you next year.Adam, Tim and Mike…..

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Guest: Carlo - The Nicaraguan Hunk
Date of Stay: 09/05/07 Review Submitted: 09/04/07

Added from our guest book.Paul and Cathy of Saratoga, CAJim of Los Altos, CACarlo of Los Altos, CA (The Nicaraguan Hunk)A beautiful place to start the celebration of my “birthday month”! Great weather, great company and great quiet location near the ocean… But I haet the drive between Redway/Garberville to Shelter Cove.. Yuck! CarloLove it. dined at the Cove Restaurant. Shared the funny story about Sammy (4/30/04). She didn’t think it was funny. She is Sammy’s wife! Oops!!The road from Garberville is the best! Drove over it a couple of times just for fun, and because it drove Cathy crazy! The house, companionship and the view were all great. Thanks for letting us share your retreat.JimThank you, ear Penny and Larry for allowing me to use this beautiful place.Love, Carlo

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Guest: Bill
Date of Stay: 12/01/05 Review Submitted: 11/30/05

Added from an email: It truly is a beautiful little slice of paradise up there and we were able to enjoy the slow pace and natural beauty of the area. While we didn't see any whales, there were some deer running around and of course the sea lions, geese (I think) and other birds were a real treat. The weather was good, with some rain on Thursday night only and a lot of wind on Friday. All in all, it was a very relaxing extended weekend and I hope to visit again in the future - perhaps for a longer stay. Thanks again, Bill

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Guest: Matt
Date of Stay: 10/09/05 Review Submitted: 10/08/05

Added from our guest book. Lynn got us all organized for this weekend. The house was perfectly set up for folks to do their own thing. There are not many things more enjoyable than hanging with good friends in a great place. Thanks a heap! Matt W.

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Guest: Lynn Langdon
Date of Stay: 10/09/05 Review Submitted: 10/08/05

Added from our guest book. Very relaxing weekend! Came down for a friends wedding and had a wonderful time. Shelter Cove is such a beautiful spot, loved the home.

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Guest: Rogers Family
Date of Stay: 06/03/05 Review Submitted: 06/02/05

Added from our guest book. Thank you for sharing with uys your vacation home. Our stay was relaxing although we did not have enough time to explore. We plan to stay a little longer next time. Dave, Cristine and Tom ( The Rogers Family)

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Guest: Rogers Family
Date of Stay: 06/03/05 Review Submitted: 06/02/05

Thank you for sharing with uys your vacation home. Our stay was relaxing although we did not have enough time to explore. We plan to stay a little longer next time. Dave, Cristine and Tom ( The Rogers Family)

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Guest: Gwen, Nicole, Kent, Liliy, Julie
Date of Stay: 04/24/05 Review Submitted: 04/23/05

Added from our guest book.Our trip was so fun and your house is so nice. My 1 ¾ year old sister enjoyed it as well. We love coming to Shelter Cove and hope we can come again. We found a few interesting things on the beach and in the tide pools. If you find anything, do whatever you want with it.Gwen, Nicole, Kent Lily, Julie and Patricia

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Guest: John, Cheri and Olivia
Date of Stay: 03/26/05 Review Submitted: 03/25/05

Copied from our guest book: It was relaxing and great. Thank you for sharing your house. Even our sick 4 year old enjoyed it! Hope to come again.

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Guest: Lee
Date of Stay: 01/02/05 Review Submitted: 01/01/05

Copied from our guest book: To not have Shelter Cove would bring the title "The Lost Coast" to an extreme reality.

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Guest: Sylvia, Sarah, Jane & Bob Cooley
Date of Stay: 12/11/04 Review Submitted: 12/10/04

Copied from our guest book: We really enjoyed staying here! Awesome place! Perfect! Thank you! Happy Holidays! The Cooleys

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Guest: Howards - Goosmanns - Cliffords
Date of Stay: 11/07/04 Review Submitted: 11/06/04

Copied from our guestbook: A lovely wintery weekend, full of crashing waves, pelicans on wing and lazing seals. Cozy evenings round the big table were a delight. Til next time

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Guest: David
Date of Stay: 09/07/04 Review Submitted: 09/06/04

Copied from an email: I just wanted to drop you a short note and thank you for allowing us to rent Shelter Cove. We had never been there before we had a wonderful time. The weather was great in fact a bit hot. The nights were warm and clear with the sounds of the waves.

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Guest: Jerry Garvin
Date of Stay: 08/05/04 Review Submitted: 08/04/04

Copied from an e-mail: We had a great time. Your home was wonderful. It worked out great having the upstairs bedroom for my son and his wife and their 6 month old. They were able to have more peace and quiet while he was sleeping. We loved the Shelter Cove area. The weather was mostly foggy, but what a relief from the Sacramento 100 degree heat. The ocean was magnificent and we spent a lot of time combing the tide pools. We also golfed a bunch. The worst part was having to leave and come back to the "real world". The pace is much slower there which was fantastic. Thanks again and we hope to go back again to this area.

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Guest: Ron Sakamoto & party
Date of Stay: 08/04/04 Review Submitted: 08/03/04

Copied from our guestbook: A glorious day at Black Sand Beach! Thanks for the wonderful retreat!

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Guest: Jerry & Cindy Garvin & family
Date of Stay: 07/28/04 Review Submitted: 07/27/04

Copied from our guestbook" We had a lovely week escaping from the heat of the Sacramento Valley! Beautiful scenery! Enjoyed the wild life, the tide pools, the "deadly" black rock beach, the golfing - nothing not to enjoy! We even enjoyed the fog most of the time - only got a couple of glimpses of the amazing star sky at night. Everyone - old and young - had a great time. Thanks for making this house available, for all. Your help before our arrival& helping us find the Lost Coast! Sincerely,

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Guest: Kat & Keith
Date of Stay: 06/21/04 Review Submitted: 06/20/04

Copied from our guestbook: I don't know what has delighted me the most - the little yellow finches playing in the tall grass or the river otter playing on the shoreline. It's good to see tidepools with life still in them. The sun greeted us when we arrived last week and didn't show itself again intil late yesterday but this a.m. is glorious, bright & dewey! Long walks, good company, lts of naps in the fresh air, this has truly been a memorable vacation for us. Thank you so much for sharing your little piece of paradise with us. It's just been the best! Love,

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Guest: Hans
Date of Stay: 06/16/04 Review Submitted: 06/15/04

Copied from an email: Hi Penny! We had a terrific time. You've got a wonderful house, and we loved Shelter Cove. We explored the cove, the beaches to the North, and the tide pools at low tide; our daughter played with the 7 year-old next door, and I surfed 4 glorious mornings at Deadman's Reef! Thanks for the comprehensive information you provided, and helpful directions and instructions. We'd love to go back sometime. Anyway, thanks so much, best wishes for a great Summer. Cheers

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Guest: Adrienne and Doug
Date of Stay: 05/07/04 Review Submitted: 05/06/04

Copied from an email: Thanks, Penny. We had a wonderful time. The weather was great, and it was a great house from which to enjoy Shelter Cove! We certainly will consider you for next time. -Doug

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Guest: The Capp Family
Date of Stay: 05/07/04 Review Submitted: 05/06/04

Copied from our guestbook: The Capp Family had a wonderful time! The "boys" went fishing while the "girls" enjoyed the black sand beach. We had a huge feast of abalone and crab. Ate too much! Your home is warm and welcoming. Thank you for opening it up to us. See you next year!

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Guest: Deb, Rob, Melissa and Genna
Date of Stay: 04/04/04 Review Submitted: 04/03/04

Copied from our guestbook: This place kicks ass! You can look out one window and see a plane take off and rise right before your eyes into the blue sky. You turn around and look out on the back deck to see waves crashing against the dark rock. Another window you look at the forested mountains in the distance. And that's just sitting inside your house! The beaches are filled with their own majestic mystery, sheer cliffs that look down to a beach of black rocks, each a different shade of coal, and then the waves come, slow in the distance, and menacing as they crash against the rocks, spraying a salty mist as the tide recedes. You guys are so lucky to have found a place like this, where dreams and reality mix together. Thanks for sharing. I found two abalone!

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Guest: Patty
Date of Stay: 01/25/04 Review Submitted: 01/24/04

Copied from our guestbook: I first came to Shelter Cove with Herb in February 2002. In all of our subsequent visits, I have never ceased to be struck with awe at the sheer beauty of this area. Our drive to Needle Point Rock, though rugged, was well worth it. From there we walked about a mile to Jones Beach. It was one of the most beautiful and tranquil walks I have ever experienced. We always find something new each time we come. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us.

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Guest: Herb
Date of Stay: 01/25/04 Review Submitted: 01/24/04

Copied from our guestbook: Sis and Larry, Patty and I got some much needed rest. Went out to Whale Gulch Beach, walked and saw a rainbow all alone in nature. Thanks,

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Guest: Mark and Elizabeth
Date of Stay: 01/19/04 Review Submitted: 01/18/04

Copied from an email: We had a wonderful time! We've never been to Mal Coombs at really low tide before, and we had the most amazing tidepooling (which is saying something, since we're tidepool fanatics). Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us, it was the best Christmas gift I can remember! Regards,

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Guest: Robert and Ruth
Date of Stay: 01/08/04 Review Submitted: 01/07/04

Copied from an email: Hi Penny, My wife and I totally loved our stay at your vacation home. The location is so pristine. John was a big help, especially with his timely weather reports. Thank you so much for generously sharing your home with us. We especially enjoyed walking along the beaches and relaxing around the fireplace. We hope to visit once again. Yours truly,

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Guest: Lori & Rich, Becky & Dick
Date of Stay: 01/03/04 Review Submitted: 01/02/04

Copied from our guestbook: What a wonderful way to bring in the New Year. Rainbows,raging winds, hail and rain, crashing surf, seal rafts and more rainbows. Sadly we must return to the signs of real life today but I'm already planning our return trip. Happy New Year!

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Guest: Christine Pham
Date of Stay: 12/27/03 Review Submitted: 12/26/03

Copied from our guestbook: The past three days that we've spent at this beautiful home have been one of the most relaxing and enjoyable memories of the Pham family. The soothing sounds of the nearby crashing waves and warmth of the cozy living quarters made this vacation worthwhile. As we prepare to leave Shelter Cove, I want to thank you for allowing my family to stay here and experience comfort at its best. God bless you and your family. May He be with you all for always. And sincere thanks, Christine Pham Merry Christmas!

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Guest: Pastor Long Pham
Date of Stay: 12/27/03 Review Submitted: 12/26/03

Copied from our guestbook: Christmas season brought us to this wonderful retreat home. We are all family with 9 persons have been good times during three days and nights here. Thank you for reserving a beautiful house for us and others to really retreat after whole years of phone calls... and other busy works in our lifes. Hope to return here in the future. We kept the house clean and neat as before we came. We are sorry, broke one glass. Thank you again Pastor Long Pham and family from ANC, Milpitas & San Jose.

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Guest: Kendra
Date of Stay: 12/23/03 Review Submitted: 12/22/03

Copied from our guestbook: Winter's storm brings blessings to the soul and a frshness to the spirit. The vision of nature's strength & tranquility to be held close to the heart. Blessings to you and Thank you for sharing this marvelous space.

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Guest: Graham
Date of Stay: 12/23/03 Review Submitted: 12/22/03

Copied from our guestbook: Happy Holidays and warm wishes of Love, Tranquility and Happiness. and of course Thanks!

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I love it here!!!

Guest: Manda (Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/01/00 Review Submitted: 09/29/11

I remember when we had this house for sale. I was sooo sad, but luckily we still own it and it's now for rent! This house and Shelter Cove altogether is the ONE place I call home. I love it there. When I go I never want to leave. I get the WHOLE downstairs to myself! Well, unless my siblings come along. -_- Haha. I would go to Shelter Cove every summer until I moved to Texas. Sad face. I remember I had one of my birthdays in Shelter Cove, and we celebrated MANY Christmas' there as well. I love Shelter Cove and can't wait to go back. When I have a family of my own, Shelter Cove is the first place I would take them. I hope to live there one day. I love you Grandpa and Penny! Yes, I'm one of Larry and Penny's grandchildren. Amanda.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.