Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind?

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A coastal landscape with dense greenery and a view of the sea.
A spacious room with a large window, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a driveway.
A dining area with a wooden table, six chairs, a chandelier, a framed picture, and a large window with a view of mountains and a body of water.
A spacious living area with a large window, a cozy seating area, and a kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Black Sands Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Shelter Cove, CA
  • Place, Black Sands Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Abalone Point
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Garage

Toilet

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Shelter Cove

Located in Shelter Cove, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. Mal Coombs Park and One Log House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Confusion Hill Gravity House and Shrine Drive Thru Tree. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Shelter Cove, CA

What's nearby

  • Black Sands Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Abalone Point - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Humboldt County Office - 57 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé Dolce - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Surf Point Coffee + Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gyppo Ale Mill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Delgado Pizza and Bakery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind? pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind??

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind? on 25 Apr 2027 start from £493, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind??

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind??

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind??

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind? located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Black Sands Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Abalone Point and Shelter Cove Marina. Mal Coombs Park and Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and absolutely perfect for a stopping point before or after hiking the lost coast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Quiet, near the deserted beach, 5 min drive to rest of the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2022
We are pleased you & your family had a relaxing few day with beautiful weather & an awesome view of the King Range & Pacific Ocean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean, and lots of room!

We had a great time. The house is adorable and was very clean. Lots of space for the family to gather and play games. Beautiful views too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Jason, It was a pleasure to host you & your family. Enjoyed meeting your children who are polite & respectful. The house was left if great condition! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

A perfectly designed and laid out house with fantastic hosts. It had everything we needed and was in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2021
Mike is was our pleasure to host you & your guests. Know you will be welcome to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation trip

Wonderful property! Well cared for and clean! Great location to relax and enjoy the ocean. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2021
Bob & his family were wonderful guests. It would be our pleasure to host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic ocean-side retreat!

Amazing view, beautiful home (fully stocked) in a magical secluded setting, with terrific hosts right next door if you need anything. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our time at Black Sands Beach

We were in one of three houses we booked for a Celebration of Life. The outstanding accommodations, responsive hosts, amazing views, easy access to the beach, and walking distance to the other homes our family was in was perfect for us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem at the Lost Coast

We had a very warm welcome by the owners, MaryEllen and Andy. The house is beautiful, clean and has an excellent view on the ocean. We enjoyed the presence of deer, foxes and birds of prey. The trail head for the Lost Coast Trail (LCT) is just around the corner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Ocean Views

This house was everything we hoped it would be. The views and location are excellent - Just a short walk to the beach and very convenient to hiking and biking trails and to the store and town. The house is spacious with large windows and deck and had everything we needed. The hosts are charming and helpful and enriched are stay. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Fish Trip

Nice house and location, no shade on front deck. Hosts/Owners live next door.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Peaceful Location, Lovely Home

The house was immaculate, well equipped and larger than I anticipated. Upstairs loft is huge. Great area for my son, daughter-in-law and their baby. A short walk to Black Sands Beach, so beautiful. We had sunny, clear weather. A perfect weekend for our family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2020
Suzanne & Tom thank you both for the kind review. We look forward to seeing you here again in the Cove. Andy & Mary Ellen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

Our family booked a week in Shelter Cove to attend a wedding. The property was clean, neighbors friendly, and the view was priceless! The friendly and kind owners, Andy and Mary Ellen, would keep us posted as to the community events that occurred during the 4th of July week. Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Heaven

We loved the house, the neighborhood and the location so much that we want to come back again and again. The hosts were great - the house was immaculate and the black sand beach just steps away! The only downside was how fast the time went by. Escaping the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles was accomplished! Thank you so much to our incredible hosts. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is better than advertised

The house was perfect in almost always that mattered. The view was excellent, the proximity to the black sand beach and lost coast hikes were just what we needed. The only issue was that the host was away in FL. This meant we had no WiFi and cell service was spotty. But communing with nature was why we came here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was exactly as advertised.

Very serene location. It is perfect for a remote family trip. The local little grocery store was very helpful as getting back to town takes a very long time (50 min if you have kids prone to motion sickness((very windy road)). The home was clean and stocked with anything you might need. Even Yahtzee! The host lives next door and is very helpful and kind. Keep in mind this property is time and emotionally intensive ;) to get in and out from town- so come for r&r and beauty right next to the ocean. It’s not the best location if you want to travel to lots of surrounding places. The ocean view is awesome and walking next to the ocean so nice. Keep in mind this part of the ocean is for looking at, not swimming or surfing. Very dangerous. But stunning and breathtakingly powerful. The wildlife was lovely! Birds, seals, sea lion, deer and we even saw a bear! It was awesome. The restaurant options were surprisingly good for such a remote location. We would definitely recommend this place! We are a family of 6 and the house fit us perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best weekend in a long time!

Thanks to our hosts, we managed to get in last minute during the hottest weekend in California. The weather was amazing, the sunsets beautiful, the location like no other.. we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unplug and Relax

We had a great time in Shelter Cove. This is a great place to getaway and unplug from reality. We needed a break from the corporate world and this trip definitely gave us the break we needed. It is quiet, not crowded, and very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

This home and location are incredible. The pictures don’t do it justice. Plenty of space for our family of 6 and fully stocked with everything we needed. Mary Ellen was right next door and very quick to respond. We’d love to visit again! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

2nd time here, and we love it will continue to be back. Location is awesome. Host are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific View

Excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view of the ocean and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoy this day

Enjoy this day Accommodations were excellent location was fine beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular vacation!

This property is wonderful and a great place for people wanting to get away from tourist areas. The house is beautiful and well appointed, and the beach and town are incredible. I really wish we had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in the cove

Awesome place with great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great hosts!

Perfect location, lots to do! Plenty of room in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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