Reviews for Albion Vacation Rental - VRBO 52278 - 4 BR North Coast House in CA, Tides Turn... Where the River Meets the Sea

Superb accommodations

Guest Cindy
Date of stay 08/03/12
Review Submitted 08/09/12

This is a wonderful house to rent for a large group. We had eight people and it was perfect with the four separate bedrooms. The house was exactly as advertised, very clean, and super comfortable. The setting is spectacular. Owners were very pleasant to work with and answered all my questions ahead of our visit. I can't say enough good things about this house. I look forward to another stay at Tides Turn. A must is dinner at the Ledford House just across Highway 1, it was superb.

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

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Phenomenal Vacation

Guest Amy B.
Date of stay 07/25/12
Review Submitted 08/04/12

This vacation rental is amazing - it met and exceeded all of our expections. The house is beautiful and it has the best views of the ocean - the pictures do not do it justice. While it is a bit of a drive into Mendocino and Fort Bragg, it is totally worth it. The rooms were all decorated nicely and were very spacious. Everything was clean and we felt at home right away. My niece fell in love with the all birds on the balcony deck/patio every morning and the adults fell in love with the hot tub. We definitely plan on staying there again and we're already trying to figure out the dates!

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Photos simply do not do it Justice

Guest Thomas Q D.
Date of stay 06/19/12
Review Submitted 07/11/12

We stayed here with our Granddaughter x 3 days in mid-June. There were two major problems: (1) Our stay was too short, and (2) we wished not to depart. For our stay, the downstairs (two bedrooms) were locked off and surely not needed. This is a gorgeous home with spectacular >180 degree views from the main (top) level. There is a spacious living area with THE best equipped kitchen we have ever encountered in a vacation home, and this living-area separates two master suites, both also with panoramic views. We were contacted twice by the owner in our short stay, once by email to share photos of their neighbors kit foxes... and to invite us over for a view, and the other was by phone to make sure our needs were met. The home is immaculate. Fine dining is within comfortable driving distance and activities abound for inquisitive adults and kiddos alike. One of THE spectacular aspects of this beautiful locale is that it is one of the last places in California that tons of people are not. Thus, we are hesitant to submit this review, hoping we can return frequently in the future. Experiencing Seahorse as guests makes one feel quite special and photos... as the title says... do not do it justice.

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Loved our stay at Tides Turn

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Loved our stay at Tides Turn

Guest Paul and Eunice
Date of stay 08/24/11
Review Submitted 10/04/11

The view, locale, home and amenities surpassed expectation and the natural beauty was breathtaking. Loved the humming birds and deer that dropped by for a visit. Hope to be back real SOON! All the Best,

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Time has Flown by here at Tides Turn

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Time has Flown by here at Tides Turn

Guest David and his family from Belgium
Date of stay 08/21/11
Review Submitted 10/04/11

We had such a wonderful time. The house with it's amazing views, nice art on the walls, plentiful storage spaces, calming color schemes, fully equipped kitchen, wildlife visitors, clean and comfortable and just simply AMAZING! Thank you so much for letting us stay here We enjoyed spending time at the many beaches and the long evenings on the terrace. We will definitely recommend this place and hope to come back someday.

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WE love this place. Third Time here

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WE love this place. Third Time here

Guest Mary Jo, Dave, Heidi, Lydia, Mike, Susan
Date of stay 01/01/11
Review Submitted 10/04/11

Great friends. Great Food. Great people. Awesome hikes. Pretty much a repeat of our Jan 4 2010 visit. We love this clean, friendly-feeling house and it's well stocked kitchen. Thanks for bring in the New Year in such an amazing way.

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Loved views, hot tub, isolation, calming design

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Loved views, hot tub, isolation, calming design

Guest Brendan and family
Date of stay 08/08/10
Review Submitted 10/04/11

Thanks so much for letting us stay in your lovely home. The house is wonderful, view is beautiful and the birds in the morning charming. We enjoyed our stay at Tides Turn and will hopefully return.

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Absolutely the best vacation rental ever.......

Guest Janet
Date of stay 06/25/10
Review Submitted 07/09/10

This vacation rental is the best I have ever stayed in, I will absolutely be returning for another visit. The house is HUGE, I went with 7 people total, there were several very nice rooms we did not even get a chance to use.......the bedrooms are very private and separate so great for couples and/or sleeping children, the beds are ALL COMFORTABLE including the pillows, and the bedding is top quality. The kitchen--fully stocked--plenty of quality glasses & dishes (that actually match!), serving dishes, lots of wine glasses (they match too!), several drawers of utensils for cooking, plenty of pots and pans, cabinets full of spices, about 6 cutting boards (yes 6!!--How many times do you rent a place and there is one cutting board and 2 wine glasses!?--instead of feeling like we were camping or just making due it seemed like we were guests in a REAL home!) The hot tub--very nice, beautiful view, private from the rest of the house. The bathrooms were great, never ran out of hot water. The house was VERY clean, everything worked--all appliances, dishwasher, stereo, etc. The view is absolutely breathtaking from the deck, because the house is tucked in a bit inside the cove it is somewhat protected from the wind so relaxing on the deck even at night was pleasant. We awoke to hawks, jays, and a woodpecker flying around in the sky right in front of the deck! The only thing wrong with our visit was that we had to leave! Logistically speaking--the pics in the ad do not accurately represent the beauty of this home (usually it is the other way around!), the owner was very responsive and helpful with providing information, there is a small grocery store just down the road which is great for grabbing missing items or cravings! There are places to eat nearby but frankly I am not sure you would want to leave........also if you happen to stay here don't do this: we were so excited about the house that as we were giving a tour to our friends that had just arrived we went out onto the deck through the second door and closed it behind us locking us out on the second story deck (ugh!), luckily we had 2 additional friends arriving shortly after so we patiently waited for them to arrive & let us back inside. (and luckily we had all walked out with a glass on wine in hand so we enjoyed the view and relaxed while waiting!)

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

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Date of stay 09/04/06
Review Submitted 09/03/06

A thousand thank-you's would never be sufficient to adequately express our heartfelt gratitude for all the large and small amenities you supplied to us. We felt close to nature because of the lovely surroundings we found at every turn - looking up through the overhead ceiling windows is one example of what we mean by disovering the surrooundings close at hand. We love the spaciousness of the rooms, the availability of stores and a post office down the road. The kitchen was so well equipped that it made cooking our many meals easy. We were all here for a wedding & we came from South Carolina, Michigan & Southern California. The eight of us have delightful memories to take away with us and have grown closer due to having had a most memorable week together. Thank you for sharing your home.

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Guest The Berardis'
Date of stay 08/26/06
Review Submitted 08/25/06

A beautiful weekend spent with incredible friends and family. Your home provided us with all the comforts and warmth we could ask for. The view each morning was incredible, majestic, the fog, wooden bridge, mountains, hawks flying circles and the sun peeking through gave us all a wonderful start to our day. Our family all feel the love you have given to all the detailed of your home. We all agreed that the beds wereperfect and all slept wonderfully. Dreams! Dreams! Made for a perfect wedding weekend getaway. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

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Guest Kari & Michael Coogan
Date of stay 01/03/06
Review Submitted 01/02/06

We had a wonderful time! Great view. I wanted a big storm. God has a way of answering our prayers with a sense of humor. It was much more than a storm with power outage. It became about our "character" in how we handled the situation. I though we all handled it very well. We loved the comfort of your home. Most of all it was awesome sharing this with family & friends. Hope to come back soon. p.s. Been to the Coast many times, rented many houses - this one is at the top of the list.

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Guest Kathy Lynch & Family
Date of stay 07/18/05
Review Submitted 07/17/05

What a magical place this is! We saw it all - deer, bats, slugs, red tail hawks, goreous sunsets, stars & planets (including Jupiter & it's rings!). The Beacjes & lighthouses were fantastic and our dinner out in Noyo Bay was wonderful! The children loved watching the boats come in. We ere four generations getting together - Great-Gramma, daughter & husband, thier daughter & fiance, niece & husband and thier children. Thank you for sharing your lovely beach getaway with us.

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Guest Ken & Linda Miller
Date of stay 05/29/05
Review Submitted 05/28/05

What as womderful time we had in your beautiful home. ... You've thought of everything to make a stay homey, comfortable and luxerious... & so wonderfully clean! Restaurant suggestions were perfect, and we had a great dessert watching the sunset at Hertiage House. Great hiking, birdwatching & beach combing too. Thank you for everthing!

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Guest Dee Frederickson
Date of stay 04/22/05
Review Submitted 04/21/05

Thank You for a lovely visit in your home. I've been in many rentals and this was certainly at the top. Clean is a priority with me and more equiped than most homes. You though of everything. Lovely setting.

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Guest Dorothy & Dick Lawrence
Date of stay 03/07/05
Review Submitted 03/06/05

We really enjoyed your house. You have taken care of every detail and need. We are three sisters and thier husbands here to relax and celebrate 3 March birthdays. It was great! The house is beautiful and the view is awesome. We hope to return often.

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Guest Chuck & Heather Desmond
Date of stay 11/28/04
Review Submitted 11/27/04

We had a super family reunion is a super home in a super part of the world. The home is pristine with all the things here to allow us to "move right in" and enjoy our family & time away. No one wanted to leave - how about that for a testimonial! Hopefully the next guest will enjoy it as much.

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Superb accommodations

Superb accommodations

Phenomenal Vacation

Phenomenal Vacation

Photos simply do not do it Justice

Photos simply do not do it Justice

Loved our stay at Tides Turn

Loved our stay at Tides Turn

Time has Flown by here at Tides Turn

Time has Flown by here at Tides Turn

WE love this place. Third Time here

WE love this place. Third Time here

Loved views, hot tub, isolation, calming design

Loved views, hot tub, isolation, calming design

Absolutely the best vacation rental ever.......

Absolutely the best vacation rental ever.......