Charming and Cozy Beach Cottage in Salmon Creek, White-Water Ocean Views,
Location
Car: Necessary
Bodega Bay, one mile south along Highway 1, is a well-known tourist destination. The Visitors Center, adjacent to the Gas Station, has innumerable brochures about area activities, and Julianne will help you with any questions about what to do on your holiday. Kayak and paddle board rentals are popular, also fishing excursions (salmon and crab, rock fish) on commercial boats. Salmon Creek Beach is a sought-after surfer's destination. For the less athletic among you, there are 2 tasting rooms in town and innumerable restaurants, both culinary high-end and modest. There is a big coffee table guest book in our living room with details about all the local eateries, etc. For the kids, when they are not beach combing for shells or building sand castles, there are several gift shops with toys, salt-water taffy, and kites and banners to fly in our coastal winds. Should you happen to be visiting on a Friday, take the kids (of all ages, adults too) over to the Marine Lab for their public tour from 2-4 pm. The docents will give you a guided tour and talk about the work at the lab and you get to see tide pool activities, etc. Of course, if you are here to relax and get away from the stresses of your jobs and urban life, there is probably nothing more delightful than sitting right at home in "Hattie's Cottage" beautiful, lush garden and looking out to sea. If it's blustery out there, curl up inside on the couch, next to the gas-log fire and pick a book to read or a CD to listen to from our "lending library" bookshelf. The desk in the living room has games, cards and activities. Go out to eat at a local venue (highly recommend Terrapin Creek Cafe, Bluewater Bistro, or Drake's Lounge at The Duck Club), or
prepare your own dinner in our up-to-date, well equipped, and convenient kitchen; it's got everything but -alas- a dish washer, but that's what the husband and kids are for, right? For beautiful coastal scenery, drive either north or south on Highway 1. Or travel inland to Sebastopol area and check out some wine tasting rooms. Have a wonderful time!
Manager info
Year Purchased: 2007
About: We have owned Hattie's Cottage (named after our dog: an Egyptian Pharaoh Hound) for about 8 years now. We live only 35 minutes away, so we can be available should any house problems arise during your stay.
Why Salmon Creek, CA, USA:
We have been drawn to this quirky little village for years and years. It is like a place that time forgot, reminiscent of life before chain stores, high rises, and the pressures of modern life.
Although we live nearby, it is like a different world to come here.
When we come to Salmon Creek our cares just seem to evaporate or get absorbed by the coastal fog......
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
We sit and gaze at the ocean a lot, since we can look at it from just about anywhere in the house. Walks along the beach and behind the dunes, especially early morning and at sunset are a special treat. We also enjoy walking our rambunctious dog around Salmon Creek village, enjoying all the bird life and seeing what the neighbors are up to.
Never a week goes by without a lunch time trip to Spud Pt Crab Company for their fabulous clam chowder.
For a touch of casual sophistication on the bay, it's fun to go to Gourmet au Bay in Bodega Bay for wine tasting; they have happy hour on Fridays.
Also, for a great culinary experience, dine at Terrapin Creek in the Blue Whale Center, just a half mile south.
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Entrance and ocean view.
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New kitchen, counter open to dining room with views to ocean and garden
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New little double-bunk room
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New bathroom with antique claw-foot tub, shower over.
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crow's nest master bedroom with 360 ocean and garden views
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Ocean view from dining room
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New kitchen: new appliances, gas stove, granite and butcher block counters.
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VRBO #237777
This listing was first published here in 2009.
Date last modified - Monday, September 26, 2016
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