Beacon Guest House - Whale Watchers Delight

We've stayed in several beachfront houses in the Fort Bragg area over the years and this is the best location so far. With an easy 1-mile walk into town we were able incorporate exercise and ocean-viewing into lunch outings as well as have easy access to other family members who were staying at hotels on the haul road at the north end of Ft. Bragg.

The large outdoor patio was great for seeing whale spouts (many), as was the enclosed dining area with large CLEAN windows! The fire pit was a plus, especially when the chilly fog rolled in! The house is older and outdated with a few issues (as they do) but it was clean and the managers were responsive.

A word about Fort Bragg. Years ago we started staying in this area as an affordable base from which to go hiking and visit the more pricey village of Mendocino. I must say that Fort Bragg has upped its game lately with great little dining establishments and stores as well as the extension of the coastal trail southward through the old lumber mill area (complete with artist-created benches). Well done!

The house is very spacious, allowing for everyone to have their own space. It's well maintained with clearly written instructions posted where needed. We went to Glass Beach and MacKerricher Park, but spent most of our time at the beach within walking distance of the Beacon, which we had to ourselves most of the time. Be aware, while you can have your dog at the Beacon, they are not allowed at the beach & someone will have to stay behind and dog sit, unless you bring their crate (which we didn't). I would highly recommend this home to all. So completely peacefull, gorgeous setting, homey feel, and all the amenities (ie: wifi, tv with netflix, hot tub, books galore, a few movies to pick through, a fully stocked kitchen (bring your own griddle if you're doing pancakes), and even a bar of soap in the shower. The Robisons are wonderful! Thank you!

The house was warm and welcoming and everything was clean. The linen was fresh and the views of the ocean were spectacular.

Upon arrival the house was very clean and we immediately felt at home. The views are gorgeous at any time of day and there is plenty of space to accodate all guests (including dogs!) if the weather takes a stormy turn. Within walking distance of McKerricher State Park and immediately across the bike path from a gorgeous beach. We had everything we needed in the kitchen to cook two full meals for 12 and sleeping arrangements worked out well. The back deck, hot tub, outside fire pit, beach and the way the interior of the house is broken up allowed us to never feel like we were crowding each other. Love The Beacon and would recommend using Leslie at Robison Properties to help plan your stay.

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