Vacation Rentals by Owner

Another happy guest

Guest: Lynn P.
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/29/11

Dear Linda, I just wanted you to know our family so enjoyed our stay at your home. It was just perfect for the quiet, relaxing, yet with a little recreation we could all enjoy. Again thank you for providing something in our budget and we hope to revisit in the future. Have a blessed Christmas, Lynn P.

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Guest: Mara (Sonoma County)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/13/11

Linda, We had a wonderful time at Coastal Fantasea. The house is beautiful and in a great location. I would recommend this property to friends and family! Thanks again, Mara

Owner response:So glad to hear you had a great time - you know where to find me when you need another getaway... have a great summer! Linda

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

Wonderful week at the coast.

Guest: Debi (Fair Oaks CA)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your wonderful home. The view from the pool room is spectacular. The house feel comforatble and relaxing upon arrival. We had several friends that came and went during the week and all enjoyed the pool table, ping pong table, and hot tub. The fireplace is a nice relaxing touch, especially on the rainy days! Our stay included all types of weather, but we had plenty to do with all the games. Thank you again for a wonderful week! Debi P.S. Our granddaughter loved the sand toys, and our dog enjoyed chasing the tennis ball at the beach!

Owner response:I knew you would all thoroughly enjoy your stay in our home, Debi. No matter what type of weatherarrives at the coast, it's always a special place for a getaway. And as you've seen, we have plenty of games for guests to play! You know where to find me when you're ready for either a return visit or a stay on the Big Island in one of our condos. Cheers~ Linda

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

Guest: Rich and Cathy
Date of Stay: 01/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/31/11

"My wife and I and a couple of friends wanted a relaxing weekend. The comfort and relaxation we received from the moment we entered the house was the best getaway we could have ever wished for! At first the TV was missing from the living room, but it did not take long to realize it did not belong in the first place..."

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A perfect Christmas

Guest: Lucy (Vacaville,Ca)
Date of Stay: 12/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/11

I must say that this was one of the most relaxing holidays in many years. With the rainy weather it was perfect to enjoy your beautiful home and spend the time as a family! We shall return!

Owner response:Thrilled you had a memorable holiday stay in our home! Rain or shine you have found that it really is a wonderful getaway. Have a fantastic New Year and I look forward to your return visit.

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

Wonderful!

Guest: Elizabeth (Bay area)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10 Review Submitted: 11/18/10

The six of us had a wonderful time at Coastal Fantasea. We enjoyed games of ping pong and pool, had relaxing, evening soaks in the hot tub, sat by the fireplace, and loved the spectacular views from upstairs. My husband and I had a leasurely walk on the beach and while our daughters went birding nearby (they saw 69 different birds!). We even got to spend an afternoon wine tasting. Wonderful house and a wonderful location.

Owner response:That's wonderful, Elizabeth, that they saw so many different birds! Sonoma County is most certainly quite a fantastic birding locale. I'm glad you all enjoyed yourselves so thoroughly and our home awaits your next visit. Warmly, Linda

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

Guest: Laurie H.
Date of Stay: 07/19/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Linda, We stayed at your home Sunday thru Tuesday and just wanted to tell you we had an amazing time. The kids were soooo entertained the entire trip. Of course they loved the beach, thanks for the sand toys, but they also had so much fun just being at the house. We were all so comfortable and had the most relaxing few days! Your house is gorgeous and we did not want to go! In fact, it was 105 when we got back to sacramento and we have been wishing we were still at the beach! Thanks so much for sharing your home with us!! We cant wait to go back!

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Great Time

Guest: Dan (Ferndale, Ca)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

Had a great time over a weekend here. Very comfortable. Great location. We will return.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Alexis M.
Date of Stay: 06/09/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Hi Linda, I just wanted to send you a quick email to let you know what a great and relaxing time we had in your home and out and about in Bodega Bay. It is our new favorite spot! We found everything to be fantastic while we were there. We were so sad to leave. By Tuesday we got in to such a relaxed routine and then realized it was time to go. Hopefully next time we can stay longer. Your home was very relaxing for us and the kids found plenty of areas to play with their toys. I brought a few toys with us to keep them busy while inside. They set up their Legos upstairs in the pool table room and played for hours listening to music. Every so often they would come downstairs and continue watching "Finding Nemo" that we put on for them in the Movie Room or they would go watch cartoons in the 2nd bedroom. When we would go venture out we went to the beach twice a day. They had a blast with the Sand Toys. We also brought a Kite which did very well for about an hour until the string broke and sadly to say it is now part of the Pacific Ocean. We all headed over to Chanslor Ranch on Tuesday for some Horseback riding. My Daughter was too young for a Horseback ride so I stayed at the Ranch while my Husband and my Son went trail riding. It was my son's first time on a horse and now he is addicted. The staff was EXTREMELY helpful, kind and a lot of fun. We will always go back while visiting. I was very proud of my little boy after he came back from his ride. Apparently he did a lot better than 2 grown women on the same ride. We had a chance to go out and eat at the Sandpiper and got in our craving of Oysters and Fried Calamari that we had been looking forward to. The whole trip was so much fun and your home is perfect. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your lovely home. Here are some pics from our time there. Thanks again :) -Alexis M.

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Guest: Amanda and Jason F.
Date of Stay: 06/03/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Linda, Thank you so much for letting us use your home, we had a wonderful time. It wa great to see how well stocked the house was for us to use, it made our stay that much more enjoyable. We definitely would stay there again. What a beautiful master suite you have . Thanks once again, Jason and Amanda F.

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Guest: Ana Y.
Date of Stay: 05/31/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Linda, Thank you for sharing your home we had a great time and the house worked perfect for our son. The weather was super and we do plan on returning this summer especailly when our temperatures start to get into the 100's. We are looking forward to our next trip to Coastal Fantasea! Ana

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Guest: Jennifer A.
Date of Stay: 05/09/10 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

Just a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed staying in your lovely home! My husband said it was his new favorite. We had a lot of fun playing pool and ping pong and doing the puzzles. Thanks again!

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Guest: Roberta T.
Date of Stay: 05/05/10 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

Hello! Yes, we all had a a wonderful time in your very comfortable and clean home. Everybody had something to enjoy .... ping-pong, pool games, videos, and of course the hot tub! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!

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Guest: Steven N.
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 05/05/10

Linda, Thank you. We had a wonderful stay. Playing golf on Wed. in 45mph winds was a bit of a challenge, but provided for lots of laughs. The Coastal Fantasea was clean and wonderful. We hope to return to Bodega Bay this summer when it gets too hot in Novato for a weekend getaway. Thanks again. Steve

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/02/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/10

We stayed at Coastal Fantasea over the Christmas holiday and found it to be spacious and beautifully decorated. Some of us enjoyed the spa, some played a little ping pong in the garage, and probably the most popular spot was the pool table upstairs. We enjoyed the flat screen TVs in the bedrooms, and the double sink in the master bath was much appreciated. The dining room was the perfect spot for our Christmas dinner, and the fireplace provided a great background for our gift exchange. The teens and younger ones had a great time with the substantial game collection. Overall it was a comfortable, very pleasant place to celebrate a special time of year.

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Coastal Fantasea

Guest: Mean Jean (Sacramento, Ca)
Date of Stay: 11/25/09 Review Submitted: 12/10/10

Dear Linda, We had the most wonderful time at your home during Thanksgiving!!! It was so relaxing and it was great to be able to bring our cocker Daisy Mae. It was so fun and so close to where my other family members were staying!! Thank you so much for the wonderful welcome gifts such as a beautiful bottle of wine and the most delicious coffee beans!! It was also so gracious to provide a turkey roasting pan and other goodies!! It was first class for us, as we really never get away...Thank you so very much for your great hospitality at your beautiful home!!! We will be coming back soon!!! Thank you so much Linda!!! Happy Holidays and our best to you and your Family in 2011!!! Fondly, Doug, Jeannie and Thomas Crowther

Owner response:It is my truest pleasure to be able to provide the perfect vacation home, Jeannie! I'm so proud of our home and love to share it with others to create warm family memories to last a long, long time. All the more enhanced by having Daisy Mae with you! Hearing from you how much you love to cook I knew I had to ensure you had a roasting pan for the turkey! Fantastic that you could ring in the start of the holiday season at our very special home. Take good care until our paths cross again. Warmly, Linda

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

Guest: Patti M.
Date of Stay: 10/04/09 Review Submitted: 10/03/09

"Hi Linda, We had a wonderful time in Bodega Bay! We felt totally at ease in your lovely home and can imagine the rest and relaxation you find there. We were blessed with warm, sunny skies; played golf in shirt sleeves; and, on both Saturday and Sunday, soaked in the view from your deck. We also found the Scrabble game, in your nicely labeled cabinet, and got in a game before dinner on Sunday. Also, the Bluewater Bistro and Duck Club restaurants were excellent in every respect. For something a little different, I would especially recommend the stuffed zucchini blossoms at the Bluewater Bistro if you haven't already tried them. As you can see, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Bodega Bay. We appreciate the generosity of everyone who put this package together, and we especially thank you for sharing your home with us. Take care, Patti" This was submitted by the lucky winning bidders of a silent auction sponsored by the Rotary Club that we coupled with a golf and dinner package.

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Guest: Bev
Date of Stay: 07/12/09 Review Submitted: 07/11/09

"Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. This stay here was just what we needed; coastal weather, with clean, fresh air. Hvae seen rabbits, quail and one bobcat in this community along with the American golf finch who finds the Sacramento area too hot to handle in July. Lots of attention to detail in this home and very well cared for. Thanks again. Would like to return in the early winter, if possible."

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Guest: Michelle P.
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

"Hi Linda, My sisters and I had a wonderful time at your home! It was a nice, relaxing, beautiful place to spend the long weekend. We made great use of the hot tub, pool table, grill, and ping pong table. It was so much fun! I am sure we will try to make a reservation to return the next time we are all in town again! Thanks, Michelle"

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Guest: Paul D.
Date of Stay: 05/29/09 Review Submitted: 05/28/09

"We had a wonderful, rejuvenating experience at your house. Very quiet and relaxing (except for our kidsJ !) My 8 year old daughter loved the hot tub and my 11 year son loved the music system and pool table upstairs. All four of us snuggled up on the sofa in the den to watch a family movie. We’ll get to the ping pong on our next visit. The amenities are quite extensive and varied to suit every individual’s tastes or needs. Thanks so much. Paul "

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Guest: Roberta T.
Date of Stay: 05/04/09 Review Submitted: 05/05/10

Hello! Yes, we all had a a wonderful time in your very comfortable and clean home. Everybody had something to enjoy .... ping-pong, pool games, videos, and of course the hot tub! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!

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Guest: D and B families
Date of Stay: 03/26/09 Review Submitted: 03/25/09

"This is our second time here. We enjoy the pool, playing bridge and reading."

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Guest: Nancy R.
Date of Stay: 01/26/09 Review Submitted: 01/25/09

I cannot thank you enough. Your Fantasea home is incredible! Ron and I were able to relax and enjoy our mini vacation more than you could ever imagine! In Sheer Ecstasy after Coastal Fantasea, Nancy and Ron

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Guest: B/N/R families
Date of Stay: 12/29/08 Review Submitted: 12/28/08

"What a lucky day it was to find this house via the internet! Everything was wonderful and made our family celebration truly special."

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Guest: Ken B.
Date of Stay: 12/02/08 Review Submitted: 12/01/08

Hi Linda, We completely enjoyed the house. Everything was "as advertised". We've stayed in quite a few houses and really enjoyed the amenities this house offered. We had a wonderful time! Thanks for the opportunity to stay and we will keep you and your house at the top of our list for next time. Thanks Ken

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Guest: Colleen C.
Date of Stay: 11/17/08 Review Submitted: 11/16/08

Linda, We had a wonderful time in your beautiful Bodega Bay Home. Everything is perfect. You have done a great job equipping your home with all the fun things to do after a round of golf on the course and a walk on the beach. Thank you and we hope to rent from you soon. Happy Holidays. Colleen

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Guest: Theresa S.
Date of Stay: 04/08/08 Review Submitted: 04/07/08

"We want to thank you again so much for sharing your wonderful home with us. It once again welcomed us with warm and inviting arms! We loved all the new touches we found sprinkled throughout,someone has been busy...it all lends to make the house that much more special and inviting! We hope we left the house just as clean and nice as we found it, and we look forward to being there again soon!!! The time just goes by way to fast when we are out there. Well, again, we feel blessed to have found your lovely home and we hope you don't decide to take it off the rental market anytime soon!!!

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Guest: Claudia and George (Rancho Murieta, Ca)
Date of Stay: 11/23/07 Review Submitted: 11/23/07

Linda, you have a lovely home. We have been vacationing in the Dillon/Bodega Bay area for three decades now. We consider your home to be one of the very best. The view was extremely peaceful and your attention to detail in the home was superb. We will definintely consider renting your home on our next golfing vacation to the area.

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Guest: Theresa S.
Date of Stay: 10/08/07 Review Submitted: 10/07/07

I want to say to you that we have stayed at your home 3 times now, and we consider you so fortunate and blessed to own it,,,to us it is the best home out there, just PERFECT! with everything anyone could want for an unforgettable stay. We have browsed the other homes and have never been able to find any others that seemed to fit the bill besides yours for us. It is so well equiped and has such a wonderful feeling to it,we truly thank you for sharing your home with us, we noticed the upgrades you recently made and they just enhanced our stay. We tried to leave your home better then when we came,,,and we want to say, we had so much fun at your home we didn't even make it to the beach this time,,ha.Great sunsets too! Many thanks again, and we would be honored to be able to rent again soon!

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Guest: Angelica G.
Date of Stay: 08/26/07 Review Submitted: 08/25/07

"Thank you for sharing your home for my husband's 50th B-day. We had a wonderful time celebrating with family. The house was fabulous with lots of little extras that we were not expecting!! We had a fabulous time in the wine country and cooking at night!"

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Guest: Debi Denison (-)
Date of Stay: 07/24/07 Review Submitted: 07/24/07

It's a lovely home -- spacious and had everything we needed to make an amazing dinner with the fresh crabs we bought down at the docks. I appreciate that our twin toddlers were welcome. The owner is pleasant to deal with and the staff at Bodega Bay and Beyond was accomodating.

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Guest: Karen and Steve G.
Date of Stay: 04/06/07 Review Submitted: 04/05/07

Many thanks to the owners for providing an extremely comfortable and functional home away from home! The house is perfect for 2 couples wishing to unwind, stroll down to the beach, and enjoy one another's company over meals easily prepared in the fully equipped kitchen. Add all of that to having views from throughout the house, a pool table plus ping pong and everybody is happy!

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Guest: Karen H.
Date of Stay: 03/29/07 Review Submitted: 03/28/07

"Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home. The decorating is great! We had a great view of Bodega Bay! Had a great relaxing time. The beds are comfortable, the leather couches are great, the pool table was fun. Just a greatttt place! Thanks again for a beautiful week!"

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Guest: Phillip H.
Date of Stay: 02/22/07 Review Submitted: 02/21/07

We did have a good time at your house. It is very comfortable, and your crew keeps it very clean. I loved the pool table. One doesn't often find a home table in such great condition, and with quality cues. We have stayed in Bodega Bay several times before, and your house is one of the best. We are not golfers, but it was great fun watching the really bad ones going by, especially in the high winds we had on Sunday.

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Guest: Allison B.
Date of Stay: 02/05/07 Review Submitted: 02/04/07

"What a wonderful weekend! We are in Bodega to celebrate my 30th birthday. The house is beautiful, the weather is perfect... I don't think we could ask for a better weekend! We will be back!"

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Guest: The B'.s
Date of Stay: 01/15/07 Review Submitted: 01/14/07

"The house was very beautiful and spacious. The kids had a great time in the hot tub. We brought my in-laws here from India. They really enjoyed seeing this alternative to hotels. Thanks for a great house."

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Guest: Mrs. F.
Date of Stay: 09/12/06 Review Submitted: 09/11/06

"I walked into this house as a Bride-to-Be and left as a Bride. There was much laughter, joy and some tears - and so much love! We loved having our quiet moments in the hot tub and in front of the fire. Thank you for taking such good care of this lovely home - so that others may find such joy."

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Guest: B. Family
Date of Stay: 09/03/06 Review Submitted: 09/02/06

"This is our second time here in this fabulous home. We love the layout and the "family" atmosphere. The kids love the pool table and ping pong table. Can't wait for next year!"

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Guest: F. Family
Date of Stay: 08/06/06 Review Submitted: 08/05/06

"Our family of 5 had a great time. What a cozy place to come together, lalught, live, argue and then renew! We all have wonderful memories to return home with which I am sure we will re-live for many years to come! The house is great and all the amenities unbelievable. My favorite was the kitchen equipped with everything I reached for. Ping pong tournaments at night, pool in the afternoon and we still had time for the beach!"

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Guest: A. Family
Date of Stay: 07/16/06 Review Submitted: 07/15/06

"Thank you so much for the beautiful and entertaining home-for-a-week! 60+ family and friends rented 10 houses this week to celebrate our dear friends' wedding at the Bodega Bay Yacht Club. This was home base for the matron of honor and all the music and flowers!"

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Guest: Susan
Date of Stay: 06/11/06 Review Submitted: 06/10/06

"Wow! We just got here and I have chills! I feel so blessed to be here. We always come to Bodega Bay for fresh crab and oysters to bring home, but we only stay for the day. This is so amazing!"

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Guest: The G. Sisters
Date of Stay: 03/25/06 Review Submitted: 03/24/06

"Just a quick note to say, "This was the best year ever!" Thank you so much for the peace, quiet and calming surrounding. All of us are really happy for our choice!"

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Guest: Kim & Dave Carroll (-)
Date of Stay: 10/15/05 Review Submitted: 10/15/05

We had a wonderfully private time enjoying this spacious home. We especially enjoyed the pool table overlooking the bay and quick access to great sea food at the

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Guest: Maryanne
Date of Stay: 07/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/30/05

"I want the house - great layout, great for entertaining."

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Guest: Nathan L.
Date of Stay: 03/30/05 Review Submitted: 03/29/05

"This was our first vacation alone and our honeymoon. We couldn't have chosen a better house. We love it! She is a better pool player than me, though."

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Guest: Brian
Date of Stay: 09/06/04 Review Submitted: 09/05/04

"This place is great! I've not slept so weel for months... The environment is very tranquil and quiet."

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Guest: Lynn Y.
Date of Stay: 03/01/04 Review Submitted: 02/29/04

"You have a beautiful, warm and inviting home, even on a cold weekend! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!"

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