Welcome to the Reverie-by-the-Sea, a sunny, dog-friendly bluff side retreat on the Mendocino Coast.
THE SPACE
The Reverie-by-the-Sea is perched on two scenic acres along the Mendocino Coast’s sunny Banana Belt. This dog-friendly blufftop property offers spectacular ocean views and modern comfort.
• Guests 1–10 will have access to two cottages:
Whalewatchers – The main cottage features three king bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, stylish furnishings and outdoor projector screen with projector—perfect for families or small groups.
Sea Star – The second cottage includes a king master bedroom, a queen sleeper sofa, a full bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy your workouts with the smart weight training gym, including a rowing accessory for cardio, and unwind with cozy movie nights on the 110” pull-down projector screen in the living room.
• Guests 11–14 will also have access to the Sea Horse Cottage, which features a queen master bedroom, a full bathroom, a living room with a queen sofa bed, and a kitchenette.
• Guests 15–16 will have access to the Sea Shell Cottage, featuring a pull-out daybed that converts into a queen, a full bathroom, and a kitchenette—ideal for kids, couples, or extra guests.
NOTE: We only rent Reverie by-the-Sea to one group at a time, so regardless of number of guests in your group, you’ll enjoy complete privacy and exclusive access to the entire property throughout your stay.
Located in one of the most desirable stretches of the Northern California coast—Gualala’s banana belt, a narrow coastal microclimate spanning just a few miles but one that offers a big perk: over 250 sunny days a year, compared to the often foggy conditions typical of most coastal towns with their 100-140 sunny days.
Thanks to its sheltered position and unique geography, the banana belt stays warmer and sunnier, allowing you to enjoy ocean-view mornings, sunset dinners on the deck, and more time exploring outdoors. It’s a small slice of the coast—but one that makes a big difference in your experience!
With wide open space, a hot tub, room for your pups to play, and stunning ocean views, this is the perfect coastal escape for families, friend groups, or company retreats.
GUEST ACCESS
Your access to the cottages will depend on the number of guests in your booking. To ensure the right spaces are prepared for your group — and to maintain compliance with our insurance coverage — please provide an accurate guest count at the time of booking, including children and pets. Any changes to your guest count must be communicated before check-in.
Other things to note
- An additional 11 percent Mendocino county tax will be charged automatically.
-The property is perched right on the bluff, offering stunning views, though direct beach access is not available.
-This property is ideal for small and large groups for corporate retreats, family gatherings and the like.
-If using the property for an event please inform us immediately as we do have contracts that need to be signed before hand.
-Cell reception in some parts of the coast can be spotty, regardless of which carrier you have. Please take this into account when planning your trip.
- The Cottages are on a septic system. Please only flush toilet paper in the toilet and do not pour grease down the kitchen sink.
* Ocean Deck Use: The ocean deck is meant for enjoying the expansive views, relaxing in the loungers, and other quiet activities. For safety reasons, running, jumping, or horsing around are strictly prohibited. Guests under 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times while on the deck.
*We are dog-friendly! The property is fenced, though there is a small area where the fence is a bit lower so we recommend not leaving dogs unattended in the yard.
*We live in a remote area, surrounded by redwoods and the ocean. Please be aware that wildlife, including ants, spiders, raccoons, and bears, are common in the area. While we do our best to prevent animals from entering the property, occasional visitors may still find their way inside.
