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BlackSands at Shelter Cove is 4 Story, 3300 ft Luxury Home on the Lost Coast
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143300 sq ft
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Shelter Cove, CA
- Place, Black Sands Beach11 min walk
- Place, Abalone Point3 min drive
- Place, Shelter Cove Marina4 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bunk Room
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Game Room
1 Double Futon
Guest Room Ground level 2nd FL
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Guest Room Main Floor (2nd)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1st floor
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom Main Level
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
BlackSands at Shelter Cove is 4 Story, 3300 ft Luxury Home on the Lost Coast
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Amenities
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Our house is intended for families. No parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Fenced back yard. Please cleanup after your pets.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside smoking is ok
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
If you’d like to help out the cleaners (totally optional), starting the dishwasher and running a load of towels is always appreciated
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Our house is intended for families. No parties
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Shelter Cove
Shelter Cove is home to this vacation home. Shelter Cove Marina and Briceland Vineyards Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Confusion Hill Gravity House and Shrine Drive Thru Tree.

Shelter Cove, CA
What's nearby
- Black Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Abalone Point - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Shelter Cove Marina - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- Mal Coombs Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- Humboldt Redwoods State Park - 60 min drive - 46.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mario's Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
- Surf Point Coffee + Bistro - 6 min drive
- Gyppo Ale Mill - 5 min drive
- Black Sands Bistro - 5 min drive
- Delgado Pizza and Bakery - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Aug 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anthony B.
Aug 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Anthony B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Harold L.
Mar 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place on the Lost Coast
Harold L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisha H.
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Lisha H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donald J.
Jan 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Donald J.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kyle B.
Sep 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home
Kyle B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marylou V.
Jul 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shelter Cove Gem
Marylou V.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Granger T.
May 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House
Granger T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
Sep 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shelter Cove
Mark S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David R.
Dec 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fun place to spend Christmas
David R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christy D.
Sep 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Christy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Norene S.
Aug 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful
Norene S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bryn D.
Aug 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families
Bryn D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott B.
Aug 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with many amenities
Scott B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
doug s.
Nov 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Post LCT house
doug s.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nick C.
Aug 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place, full of fun!
Nick C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W.
Jun 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Retreat!
Matthew W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Veronica V.
May 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property moments away from black sand beach
Veronica V.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kurt L.
May 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Black Sands in Shelter Cove!
Kurt L.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amber F.
Nov 4, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Amber F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren M.
Sep 8, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful escape
Lauren M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Jennifer S.
Aug 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice get away
Jennifer S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John R.
Jul 15, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Location
John R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt H.
Jul 5, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Matt H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wilbert W.
Jul 1, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, Quiet neighborhood
Wilbert W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
About the host
Hosted by Katie Flakoll
We live in the Bay Area and love to spend time in Shelter Cove every chance we get.
Why they chose this property
Shelter Cove is one of our most favorite places in the world! We were so excited to purchase BlackSands in December of 2019. The prior owner started the project in 2007 and had the vision to create a truly unique space. The lot was chosen to build because it faces the south, which provides sunlight for most of the day. The house is built using Insulated Concrete Forms, which are foam blocks that stack up to form walls, then concrete is poured in. The walls are over 12 inches thick, which provides amazing insulation. Also, the floors are stamped concrete with over a mile of pex tubing inside them. This is connected to an elaborate boiler system in the mechanical room. There are 4 zones in the house, each controlled with a nest thermostat. The feeling of warm floors under your feet is really nice after a day on the beach!
The house is one of the largest in the area with 4 levels but it was designed with an open concept. We could have extended the second floor for more square footage but wanted the great room to have high ceilings, which are 25 feet at the peak. You can sit on the couch and look out the floor to ceiling windows at the massive fir trees and mountains just outside. We wanted to fill this space with a really nice sound system and TV to watch movies and sports. There are 7 speakers built into the walls and subwoofer. It is really nice to enjoy immersive music in this room. The couches are power reclining and SUPER comfortable.
The kitchen is really incredible and we are so happy the way it turned out. The granite is imported and called White Princess and there is a lot of it. The island connects the great room and kitchen and is a favorite spot to each dinner or watch the Chefs cook up the days catch.
The hot tub is a real treat after a day at the beach. We put it just under the covered patio on the first level. So relaxing to look up at the trees and stars at night.
The house is one of the largest in the area with 4 levels but it was designed with an open concept. We could have extended the second floor for more square footage but wanted the great room to have high ceilings, which are 25 feet at the peak. You can sit on the couch and look out the floor to ceiling windows at the massive fir trees and mountains just outside. We wanted to fill this space with a really nice sound system and TV to watch movies and sports. There are 7 speakers built into the walls and subwoofer. It is really nice to enjoy immersive music in this room. The couches are power reclining and SUPER comfortable.
The kitchen is really incredible and we are so happy the way it turned out. The granite is imported and called White Princess and there is a lot of it. The island connects the great room and kitchen and is a favorite spot to each dinner or watch the Chefs cook up the days catch.
The hot tub is a real treat after a day at the beach. We put it just under the covered patio on the first level. So relaxing to look up at the trees and stars at night.
What makes this property unique
* Lots of space for single-family or several families to enjoy their vacation together in one house
* We cap at 12 people
* Internet/phone included
* 4 - 55" TVs, 1- 65" TV, 1- 75" TV
* Alexa
* Nest Heating- we will get the floors toasty for your arrival
* Open-concept great room
* Large flat yard that is great for kids
* Gourmet Kitchen
* Hot Tub
* Large Balcony off the master overlooking the forest
* We cap at 12 people
* Internet/phone included
* 4 - 55" TVs, 1- 65" TV, 1- 75" TV
* Alexa
* Nest Heating- we will get the floors toasty for your arrival
* Open-concept great room
* Large flat yard that is great for kids
* Gourmet Kitchen
* Hot Tub
* Large Balcony off the master overlooking the forest
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