Whale Watch House: Oceanfront/Near Mendo Village/a Private Retreat
- House
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 2 nights
House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths, (Sleeps 6)
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Heater
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Hot Tub
- Air Conditioning
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
Safety features
- Fire extinguisherlaundry room
- Exterior lighting
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitcupboard above refrigerator
- Carbon-monoxide detectortop of stairs lower bedroom
- Smoke detectortop of the stairs lower bedroom
Location Type
- Near the ocean
- VillageMendocino Village is one mile away.
- WaterfrontOn a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, Whale watch from the deck!
- Ocean ViewMendocino Headlands are visible to the south. The Pt. Cabrillo lighthouse can be see looking north. And miles and miles of ocean for you to watch for the whales.
- OceanfrontOn a bluff 40 feet above the ocean. Crashing waves against the rocks down below provide so many Kodak moments.
General
- TelephoneFree long distance-- mainland states only.
- Air ConditioningMother nature provides all the air-conditioning you will need. Open the doors and let the cool ocean breezes wash over you.
- HeatingCentral propane heat with outlets in the main great room and the lower level.
- Linens ProvidedAll sheets, pillows and blankets are provided.
- Washing MachineLarge capacity. Laundry soap provided.
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplacefirewood provided
- Parkingoff road--in culture-d-sac
- Internet
- Towels ProvidedTowels are provided for showering/bathing. Special towels are designated for the hot tub.
- Wireless InternetWireless internet is provided. It is locked down. Password provided with other papers. Also on the bulletin board.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomThere are two living areas. On the main level is the great room with kitchen, bath, dining table, large sofa facing the ocean and a wood burning fireplace. Lower level has TV room and library
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- DishwasherNew! Bosch -- very quiet!
- RefrigeratorNew!
- StoveElectric - ceramic glass top.
- OvenElectric
- MicrowaveMicrowave hood with exhaust fan.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerCoffee maker - also a grinder for beans Also Keurig.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry ItemsSome spice and herbs are in stock, but amounts are always changing.
- Dishes & Utensilssetting for 12
- KitchenNew large counter tops, breakfast bar, large pantry in the laundry room.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningDining table + 6 chairs. View of ocean and in front of the fireplace. 2 bar stools @ breakfast bar. 4 fold-up chairs. 6 ft. table (fold-up) in closet under stairs. Two picnic tables outside.
Entertainment
- TelevisionFlatscreen TVs are mounted on the wall in each bedroom. Mounted also on shelf in TV/Library room.
- Satellite / CableSatellite Dish TV. Flat screen TVs in each bedroom and the library. Equipped with the Hopper and a Joey in each bedroom.
- Stereo
- DVD PlayerDVD player in the library/TV room. Small portable TV available for watching VHS tapes. Great for the kids.
- BooksAn extensive library---including crossword dictionaries! Even some books for the children.
- GamesA good number of board games for kids and adults.
- Games for Kids
- Video LibraryMany DVDs and video tapes for the kids as well as Mom and Dad. Several movies that have been filmed in the Mendocino/Fort Bragg area.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenChildren must be supervised when in the grassy area by the bluff. Other grassy area by the road is quite safe.
- BalconyUpper deck off the master bedroom has staircase down to hot tub and large main deck.
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / PatioPatio is sheltered from the wind. Deck faces the Pacific ocean for watching for whales or catching the last rays of a sunset. Huge picnic table on the deck.
Pool / Spa
- Hot TubVery private. Wonderful for night time. More stars than you would ever imagine. Can be accessed from the master bedroom deck or the great room.
Notes
- Pull out sofa bed is very comfortable. Iron and ironing board in laundry room. Picnic table on deck & patio. There are stairs to get into the house, and to get to any bedroom---no bedroom on the main floor. Lower bedroom can be entered from ground level. Pictures of stairs are available. 2 Baby gates. Pack-n-play. MORE PICTURES: www.whalewatchhouse.com ABALONE DIVING is prohibited in all of North Coast. Fishing is OK. Please use water sparingly.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - On ocean bluff. Must be supervised.On ocean bluff. Must be supervised.
Pets allowed - Small dogs only. Small dogs only.
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 6
- In addition to $50 pet fee-- there is additional $500 pet deposit, refundable
- Covid 19 may require a booking to be cancelled. We must adhere to the Counties requirements. If so, guests will receive a full refund.
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Minimum 2-day vacancy between guest stays
Enhanced cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Owner
Harvey and Jackie Moranda 530-519-9383 (J) 530-514-2095 (H)
- Languages:
- english
About Harvey and Jackie Moranda 530-519-9383 (J) 530-514-2095 (H)
We are mostly retired now. Harvey is a rancher -- and these ranchers never completely retire. Jackie is a retired school teacher. We are finally getting to the place where we have more time to enjoy the coast and all it has to offer. Our children and grandchildren (Idaho and Arizona folks) love to get their 'ocean fix' over here at Whale Watch House. A special treat for them is to ride the Skunk Train and to hunt for treasures on the many beaches. But, for us, just being here is very special.
Harvey and Jackie Moranda 530-519-9383 (J) 530-514-2095 (H) purchased this House in 1990
Why Harvey and Jackie Moranda 530-519-9383 (J) 530-514-2095 (H) chose Mendocino
We are used to country living; that is, lots of privacy. When we first saw Whale Watch House nestled in among the many mature trees, we knew we had found our quiet, coastal retreat with all the privacy we enjoy. Every time we walk up those steps to the deck, come around the corner to the front door, and see that ocean out in front of us . . . . well, we know all over again that we made the right decision to make Whale Watch House our coastal home-away-from-home.
What makes this House unique
We are looking out for the safety of all our guests, so this home has been equipped with hand rails in all bathrooms and along the two sets of stairs inside. Automatic night lights on the inside stairs. Lower bedroom has a door for easy access from the small yard, so easy to bring suitcases in. Suitcase stands in all bedrooms.