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Pacific Views-Hot Tub-1st Fairway-Couples/Family-Gull Dr-Specl [#82395] | View Property
Bodega Bay
House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
$200-$250/nt
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Traveler Reviews (137)
Pacific View, Bodega Bay, May 2012 - Wonderful stay!
Guest: NC Rose
(Apex, NC)
Date of Stay: 05/11/12
Review Submitted: 05/20/12
Coming from North Carolina, we spent five nights here to be close to UC-Davis Marine Lab. The house was spacious for a family of 4, very clean, and completely equipped with everything we needed. We like to cook and the kitchen was spacious, sky-lit,and user-friendly, with a pantry shelf of herbs and spices. We enjoyed the views from the large windows in LR and MBR; when the sun was out, those rooms were pleasantly warm. After a foggy, cool day, we enjoyed the hot tub and the fireplace - wood and fire starter were right on hand. The location was good for day trips. Besides doing the Bodega Head hike, we visited Armstrong Redwoods State Park and Point Reyes (saw the elk at the Reserve there). We could have gone lots of other places - lots to do within an hour or so drive. Plenty of games and children's toys in the house also. We had no problems at all, but did contact the owners to arrange an additional night's stay. They immediately answered our call. They were also very responsive by email when we were arranging our stay. When we're in the area again, we'd love to stay at Pacific View!
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
We had a fabulous stay at your wonderful home.
Guest: JB
(Sacramento)
Date of Stay: 04/05/12
Review Submitted: 04/10/12
We truly appreciated how CLEAN, kid friendly, comfortable and welcoming your home is. Thank you for the personal touches, comfy beds and quick walks to the beach!
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We all loved this getaway....
Guest: P.S.
(Folsom)
Date of Stay: 02/23/12
Review Submitted: 02/27/12
Views, amenities, floor-plan, functionality are just unmatched. Your attention to details left us completely surprised throughout our stay! We felt like we stayed at home and not a house! Thanks for sharing.
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Fantastic Place!
Guest: Amy Kirkpatrick_HAC120763
(Martinez,Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/05/12
Review Submitted: 01/18/12
We love this home. This was our 2nd stay here & it was a fabulous time. The house has everything you need, I mean everything. Just pack clothes & food. We were there Thurs.-Sun & we only left by car once to pick up crab & oysters from Lucas Wharf & a short jont into Occidental & to Bodega Head to whale watch. The rest of the time was spent relaxing, enjoying the gorgeous view, piecing together a puzzle, in the hot tub, or on the beach. The weather was incredible! And the sunsets were un-real! Absolutely amazing, we took the most incredible pictures, you'd think they were Photoshopped! I'd highly recommend a January stay as this time of year seems to be fantastic in Bodega Bay! We took my teenage daughter this time & she fell in love with the house! One thing that is great, that even though it is a good sized home, it is open enough that even if you are in separate rooms you still feel connected! I love that! The only complaint is that eventually you have to leave & go back to reality! lol Thanks again for a fantastic trip! Til next time...
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Thank you
Guest: S.W.
(Merced)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11
Review Submitted: 12/05/11
We enjoy the view from the family room most. We found the house very comfortable and well stocked (kitchen, entertainment, etc). We felt well taken care, with clear house instructions and little touches like the treat for the dog. Thank you very much.
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Everything worked great!
Guest: Cathy
(CA)
Date of Stay: 11/10/11
Review Submitted: 12/05/11
All the baby stuff available - high chair & crib, books and toys. The view was awesome! We had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your place.
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Pacific View Family Get-Together
Guest: J and J
(Carlsbad)
Date of Stay: 10/27/11
Review Submitted: 11/04/11
My husband and I rented the Pacific View House so that our two adult children and their spouses could come over for the weekend to visit, since we live in Southern California and they live in two different areas of Northern California. The house was lovely with beautiful views of Bodega Bay and the marina area. We appreciated the fact that the house was nicely maintained with lots of extras like games, beach equipment, items for children, and, since we like to cook, a well-stocked kitchen with pantry basics, nice quality pots and pans, and other cooking tools. A large hot tub, seating for 8 at the dining table, comfortable beds in 3 bedrooms and a large living room with great views make this a perfect spot for a group to enjoy. The area is pretty on a golf course and overlooking the ocean and there are plenty of surrounding areas to explore; the River's End restaurant at Jenner with views of the Russian River flowing into the ocean is one of the many nice experiences we had. Finally, the owner was very accommodating and left instructions that were clear and concise. We will recommend this place to friends or relatives interested in visiting the Bodega Bay area.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Thank you Debbie & Dave for your homes warm hosipitality.
Guest: T.C.
(California)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
The home was very well equipped throughout and very kid friendly w/all the baby gear and gate. Your video/CD/book collection is awesome! Views outstanding! We loved your home & hope to return again as soon as possible.
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Lovely Home!
Guest: janny
(St Louis MO)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
The home had everything that we needed. We even had coffee provided for us. The home was neat and clean with a few minutes walk to the beach. Would highly recommend.
Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Loved Everything!
Guest: T.O.
(Grass Valley)
Date of Stay: 10/02/11
Review Submitted: 11/02/11
The view; how thoughtfully your house is appointed; the actual layout of the bedrooms; the well-stocked kitchen (dishes/serving pieces/cookware/wine cellar...etc..etc) and the closeness of the beach trail.
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Teacher's Retreat
Guest: Betty
(Santa Rosa)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 06/24/11
Last weekend a group of teachers and I had a fabulous stay at Pacific Viewes for our end of the year retreat. The house was immaculate,beautifully furnished, and had everything that we could possible need and more! To sit in the living room and look out the windows and see the beach was awesome but to be able to walk just down the street and have access to the beach was even better! I know that it was the highlight of the year for our group and we can't wait until the end of next year so that we can go back!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Girls Weekend
Guest: Mary Ann
(Groveland)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11
Review Submitted: 05/04/11
We just stayed at the Pacific Views house this past weekend (4/29/11) and this house was 100% more than we could have expected. Where do I begin, the house is stunning, spacious, ALL beds with memory foam tops, large kitchen, huge hottub, tv's in every room, hundreds of movies, full closet filled with games, completely set up for kids and even babies. There was nothing we needed and more we did not expect. This is definately a place that I will book for my family and for more girls trips. Thank you so much!!!!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great Home for Couples that Love to golf!
Guest: Olivia Bannister
Date of Stay: 04/03/11
Review Submitted: 04/25/12
This home had everything we needed as a group of 3 couples... hot tub/private bedrooms/Weber barbq (the same one I have at home!)/comfortable furnishings and a full kitchen. I love a home that has everything and we were time & again both surprised and pleased to the attention to the 'little details' that make a stay that much more enjoyable. Great linens & CLEAN! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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A wonderful vacation home that has it all
Guest: Sara
(San Rafael, Ca )
Date of Stay: 03/03/11
Review Submitted: 03/11/11
The beds are oh so comfy, ocean views to make you feel the serenty of the ocean. A well equipped kitchen with a lovely view of the golf course. A nice large table to sit the family for our fish and chips and clam chowder tradition. The large hot tub was a hit so relaxing..and the many games my family all enjoyed. Our favorite was Scattergories,we had some good laughs..Kids come up with some amazing ideas. The close walks to the ocean was great, no cars needed. Working with the owners of Pacific View was perfect, so helpful. They did allow our dog who had a wonderful comfy bed too..woof..special arrangements were made but it was worth it...and hopefully Mango can come back.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Many Thanks...we loved it!
Guest: Christina 2
(Oakland)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11
Review Submitted: 01/21/11
Beautiful location & the beach access. Very child-friendly for our baby & toddler. Loved the extra high chair, etc. All was comfortable. Kitchen very well-stocked - highly appreciated all the goodies for cooking.
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Wonderful Bodega Home!
Guest: Ony
(Santa Rosa, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/07/11
Review Submitted: 01/11/11
The house was comfortable and had great views of the bay, Bodega Head and the open ocean. The beds were super comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Beach access was only minutes away and the sunsets from the living room were amazing. Fresh crab, a nice fire, Sonoma County wines and good music only added to the enjoyment of this fine rental. It felt like home within minutes after arrival. Thank you!!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great New Year's time
Guest: Jeff S.
(Anchorage, AK)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10
Review Submitted: 01/11/11
I was totally satisfied and more than happy with this rental. The owners were GREAT to deal with ahead of time, gave great information, did what they said they'd do for the reservations and all. We got there and the home was in perfect shape, lots of amenities that many VRBO's don't have. It was an overall GREAT experience and we'd definitely come back.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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Guest: Connie
(Walnut Creek, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10
Review Submitted: 01/15/11
The pictures did not do this property justice - it is much more charming. The view over the bay was great. The home was spotless with very nice kitchen utensils and dinnerware - not the usual mismatched things! We hope to rent it again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Winter Retreat at Pacific View
Guest: Jackie
(Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/05/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
We stayed at the Tarca's during December and have a hard time believing this is the "off-season". Debbie wanted us to enjoy her home as much as we do ours. We actually enjoyed her home more than ours which is exactly what you want and need on vacation.We felt right at home the minute we arrived. Debbie's attention to detail is amazing. We enjoyed the quiet, the cooking in the well-stocked, roomy kitchen, hours in the hot tub, the incredible ocean view, the fireplace, and walking on the beach. I was astounded at the amount of baby/child items the house comes with. My children are grown, but I remember having to pack all of the items needed just for a week's vacation! The house is amazing, Debbie is amazing, and we will definately be back, probably in the "off-season" again!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Pacific View 10/23 - 10/26 VM
Guest: Jen
(Twain Harte, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10
Review Submitted: 11/12/11
This is truly a 5-star home and was perfect for our 3 generation family (84 years to 12 years. So many amenities which we never expected, but was so very helpful - down to shampoo in the bathrooms. My favorite was the wonderful recliner placed in the corner of the living room with a fantastic ocean view - such peace and solitude. Thank you Debbie and Dave for your thoughtfulness in sharing your home- I would highly recommend it for a vacation to Bodega Bay.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing.
Perfect for our Family
Guest: Sandylp
(Hercules, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 09/11/10
Very comfortable stay in CLEAN home. I admit to being initially worried over the lower price and fact that the owner allows a pet. After speaking with Debbie & reading the many reviews, I was satisfied that their pet policy was one I could handle; small pet with minimal hair/dander that stay's DRY. I'm not a dog person so a 'doggy smelling house' wasn't going to suit me. This home is anything but! It's clean and VERY comfortable. I felt like I could have been in my own home save for the ocean waves and seal sounds. We had a great time and will definitely be back. Being able to walk to the beach out the front door is a huge plus! Like someone else said....PERFECT fit for our family. Thank you too for the great value and the comfortable stay! We didn't lack for anything.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guest: Scott and Family
Date of Stay: 07/27/10
Review Submitted: 08/01/10
Loved the layout of the home - spacious, comfortable, welcoming. A lot of thought went into stocking/supplying home with items for all ages. No need to pack extras (ie: towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, etc.). Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing stay. Would love to come back! :)
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Great Home in AWESOME location
Guest: Enzo and Family
(Sonoma)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10
Review Submitted: 07/22/10
Rented this home in Bodega Bay in June 2010. Closest street to the beach so easy walk to the sand& Clubhouse to golf. Loved the Doran Beach pass that the women used to take kids to State Park entrance. The extra's in the house are too many to name: beach supplies/movies/books/games/video games. Lots of wine glasses (the wine was flowing) and appreciated the wine fridge. Feel like we've found our 'home' in Bodega Bay.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Wonderful Views - Love all the games and Videos....
Guest: Lin
(AZ)
Date of Stay: 03/25/10
Review Submitted: 09/02/10
The house is lovely and clean and fresh. We love the close access to the beach which is beautiful. We have stayed in Bodega Bay for many years and this is one of our favorites! Wonderful to have such a full stocked kitchen. Hot tub is one of the best ever.
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Guest: Don36
(Oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/14/10
Review Submitted: 03/14/10
Dear Debbie and Dave Tarca, We just want to make a few comments regarding our stay in your house at 891 Gull Drive, Bodega Bay, beyond those already left in your guest book. The house was delightful, easily accommodating our group of five from three generations. Our four-year old granddaughter Cecelia Rose chose to sleep in the trundle bed in the front bedroom, and we oldies went to the far bedroom in the other wing of the house, but we could have equally well done it the other way. The house is marvelously laid out so people can have quiet and privacy when they need it. The large kitchen is well equipped, easily accommodating large cooking projects if desired. We were surprised and Cecelia was delighted to find a chest full of toys (though a little puzzled that the “baby toys” did less interesting things that she had remembered from her own baby days). Once she had looked through the toys, she found some of the games much more to her liking. In all, it did really make us feel welcome to be invited to enjoy some of the things your own family had used at an earlier stage. The two close-by paths to the beach were interesting but short enough to be easy for little kids, and the beach itself was lovely. With its several small streams running into the ocean, it kept Cecelia occupied digging and building in the wet sand for as long as we would allow. Finally, we were initially puzzled that your house was somewhat less expensive than some others of similar size listed in the Bodega Bay area, and wondered to ourselves. “What might be wrong with it?” The answer was, nothing. Though it did not have a “waves crashing right out the front door” kind of view, the house and location turned out to be quite wonderful for both adults and child.
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Just what we were looking for!
Guest: Don36
(Oregon)
Date of Stay: 02/17/10
Review Submitted: 03/23/10
We've stayed at Pacific View numerous times over the years and have never been disappointed. Close walk to the beach and the layout of the home is very inviting. Clean! Has all the 'gadgets' we'd ever need to feel comfortable and the movies, games, books are all a bonus. Truly a wonderful place to spend valuable time off. I would highly recommend. We researched a number of homes and Pacific View was the BEST!
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/06/10
Review Submitted: 02/06/10
Had wonderful visit with family. Great home thats VERY comfortable & close to water; very clean and uncluttered. Well supplied. Great eating/golfing; loved spa; lots of extras; Communication very easy! Thanks guys...we'll see you next year!
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Guest: Erica26
(Danville, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/17/10
Review Submitted: 01/17/10
My family and I stayed here just before the holidays and had the best time! The house is very comfortable, the master bedroom is large and inviting and the hot tub was perfect in the cold weather. We brought our almost two year old and it was so nice to have a high chair and baby equipment there. Lots of fun games too. We would definitely stay here again!
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Guest: Moore Family3
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Date of Stay: 07/26/09
Review Submitted: 07/26/09
This is the third year our family has enjoyed your wonderful home. Once again it was spotless, welcoming and met our every need. Walks on the nearby beaches, time spent in the spa and enjoying your game collection were a treat for all of us. The convenience of all the baby and toddler items made for stress-free traveling. Thank you for making our annual Bodega Bay vacation memorable.
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Guest: Karen & Karen
(-)
Date of Stay: 07/26/09
Review Submitted: 07/26/09
Our stay here was relaxing and most enjoyable. We all had a quiet and peaceful weekend. This house we will remember and return to in the future. We will definately tell our friend's of our stay here. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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Guest: Ann Marie & Jason Park
(-)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09
Review Submitted: 07/25/09
We love your family-friendly, kid-friendly house. We had a great time hanging out in the spa and walking down to the beach. The house had everything we needed, including a beach umbrella and folding chairs. Truly a wonderful vacation. Thank you!
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Guest: Inna3
(San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/09
Review Submitted: 07/24/09
We had a wonderful stay back in April! The house is very big and very clean. There is everything you need. We even made waffles! We watched sunsets from the house. Just gorgeous! The master bedroom is away from the other two bedrooms. This gave us lots of privacy :). The master bedroom also has a big open ocean view... The house is in a very quiet neighborhood, 5 min walk from a 2 mile long beach. If renting in April, expect strong winds... We could still use the jacuzzi because it's shielded from the wind. We would be happy to stay here again :)!
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Guest: Michelle C.
(-)
Date of Stay: 07/24/09
Review Submitted: 07/24/09
This was our 2nd visit to your beautiful beach house! We brought our family here to all be together and we had an amazing time. All the amentities helped so much! We enoyed the beach and the jacuzzi alot. Thank you for sharing all of this with us. What an incredible place and time! I will cherish the memories made here at Pacific View.
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Guest: MIKE & CHARLEEN
(SEBASTOPOL,CA)
Date of Stay: 07/21/09
Review Submitted: 07/21/09
We had the most wonderful relaxing three days ever. The house had everything we could think of, then some. We didn't even want to leave the house. We played games, did puzzel, hot tubbed, t.v. movies BBQ & baked cookies. We hope this house will be for auction next year(we like helping local schools) & then we will have to extend our stay. Had a wonderful time. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Mike Charleen & Friends
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Guest: Jeanne 3
(Chico, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/09
Review Submitted: 07/02/09
The house was amazing. The kitchen had everything imaginable. The furnishings throughout were super comfortable. Every imaginable amenity from video games and movies, geocaching gps and info; family games and toys. Great ocean views. A nice place for walks. Right on the golf course. There were long beautiful beaches close by. The local restaurants are great. Be sure and visit Occidental for the Italian food at Negris or the Union Hotel and definitely go to Osmosis spa in Freestone. It is truly amazing. Gorgeous Japanese gardens there. There is a local ranch where you can go horseback riding on the beach. The kids loved it. The owners made the process of renting very simple. All in all - one of the best vacations ever.
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beautiful Bodega get away
Guest: Jeanne B
(Chico, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/09
Review Submitted: 06/16/09
The house was amazing. The kitchen had everything imaginable. The furnishings throughout were super comfortable. Every imaginable amenity from video games and movies, geocaching gps and info; family games and toys. Great ocean views. A nice place for walks. Right on the golf course. There were long beautiful beaches close by. The local restaurants are great. Be sure and visit Occidental for the Italian food at Negris or the Union Hotel and definitely go to Osmosis spa in Freestone. It is truly amazing. Gorgeous Japanese gardens there. There is a local ranch where you can go horseback riding on the beach. The kids loved it. The owners made the process of renting very simple. All in all - one of the best vacations ever.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09
Review Submitted: 04/03/09
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! We had such a wonderful time -- sooooo relaxing! We saw the most beautiful sunsets from the comfort and warmth of the upstairs media room, enjoyed the hot tub, the beach -- flew kites and played in the water. It was especially nice to be able to walk less than 10 minutes to the beach. This house has everything! The many board games to choose from was a nice surprise and our kids had a blast! We highly recommend this house for anyone looking to get away and relax! Thanks again and we'll most definitely be back --- that's for sure! The Baileys
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09
Review Submitted: 02/16/09
Thanks Debbie and Dave for allowing us to share your home in Pacific Grove, we didn't get unpacked and were all ready looking at calendar for a return trip. The communication's prior to our arrival with Debbie was paramount, its really great to have a good feeling about a place that you have never been.. We are retired and travel thruout California, no other accomodations are anywhere close to what we had at your home... I captured via camera , the prettiest sunsets I have ever seen. Yes, we highly recommend your home!! See you the end of June 09 Jan & Gary
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09
Review Submitted: 01/13/09
our family had a fantastic weekend at pacific view. we've done many vacation rentals and home exchanges over the years, and this one really stood out. why? first off, this home really is child-friendly (and they have the "kid stuff" and understanding ethos to prove it!). second, the post-stay cleaning expectations are reasonable (i.e., you tidy things up nicely but don't find yourself having to vacuum and scrub the floors with a toothbrush while you ponder why you've paid a cleaning fee!). third, the house is lovely and well laid out, the hot tub works great (sadly, too often a rarity), the living room has superb views and is enormous, and the location is perfect (a super-short walk to the beach, which our 5 and 1.5-year-olds handled just fine). we lucked out with great weather, but the home would also be ideal for cozying up in cold weather (great fireplace, and that hot tub!). plus, the tarcas were lovely to deal with and made those extra gestures that made us feel welcome. thank you for a great time. we'll be back!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09
Review Submitted: 01/12/09
We spent New Years in this great house with our children and grand children. Did the same thing 2 yrs ago. Waited too long to reserve for last year so we've already reserved for next year. Its a really great place to be in the winter - secure and cozy - good fireplace - hot hot tub. We love walking on the beach. This has to be one of the best maintained and stocked vacation rentals in the world! thanx
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09
Review Submitted: 01/12/09
I honestly can't tell you enough how much we needed this. What a great Christmas present to each other! I was so pleasantly surprised to find this amazing home so ready for us to just walk in and enjoy. We were so lucky to have two beautiful days before the rain today. Thank you for everything...I felt like it was my home away from home!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09
Review Submitted: 01/02/09
This year we decided to go a bit north for Thanksgiving. We spent the past 5+ years in Morro Bay. Bodega Bay and your beautiful home was a better destination by far - actually it is about 1/2 the distance from home - an advantage for sure. Your home is totally family friendly and we packed more than necessary for our grandson. You really know how to anticipate family needs. You have everything and all is new and comfortable and complete. The views are fantastic also. You even proveded a bed and chew stick for Puck-the-Papillion! We hope to return here as it is the best vacation rental we have ever used. Thanks for being so thoughtful. We really enjoyed staying in your home. Charlie, Terri, Angie, Peter, Parker & Puck
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