Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher"
Summary: Ocean Front Home - Stunning Views and beach access at the corner of the property. The Whale Watcher: Pet Friendly 3-bedroom Oceanfront Home sleeps six! Known as the Blue Door, it is a classic Smith River Oceanfront home. Luxurious upper master with breathtaking ocean views and a large oceanfront deck. Fully furnished kitchen for chefs wanting to cook and look at the ocean! Meander down the direct beach access trail and spend the day at the beach, play in the sand, or bravely go into the ocean water, oceanfront patio included.
The Space: Stairs: The “Whale Watcher” is a Tri-level with many stairs. You must use caution with children under 5 or persons with limited mobility. This home is pet friendly. If you have a large group you can rent all 3 spaces,! Cozy Seal Slumber and Sea Otter Snooze.
Guest Access: Arrival information will be emailed
Getting Around: There is a red, white and blue flag at the corner of the property. Turn into the driveway by the north side of the mailbox. Follow driveway to the end. Parking is on the left beside the garage. At the west corner of the garage, enter the courtyard. Look for Blue Door "The Whale Watcher" awaits for you!
Other Things to Note: Weather: Our weather can be very temperamental around this time of year. It can be sunny one minute and pouring the next. So please make sure all the windows and doors are closed when you leave. Beach: The path to the beach is at the Northwest corner of the backyard. Please use caution when walking down to the beach. A basket in the Sun Room contains striped beach towels and a beach mat. Please only use the striped towels when you go to the beach. When returning from the beach, please store sandy towels and mat in the basket. Inside: Please wipe your feet on the mats inside and outside of each door. Sand tracks all over the house if you don’t. Extra blankets are in the closet. There is a first aid kit in the medicine cabinet. Cameras are Located: 1.-Pointing to the Ocean South 2- Pointing towards the Ocean North 3- Parking Area Internet/Cell Phone Coverage/Utilities WIFI can be difficult at times, it is normally very dependable but it can be affected by coastal weather conditions. Most cell phones carriers get full reception at the property. Guests should be aware that issues related to coastal location can cause interruption throughout the year to both internet, utilities and cell phone reception that are outside host's control.
Property manager
Premier Ocean Properties
Languages
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Smith River
Located in Smith River, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, while Ship Ashore Museum and Signatures Gallery are cultural highlights.
Smith River, California
What's nearby
Lucky 7 Casino - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Port of Brookings Harbor - 11 min drive - 13.9 km
Azalea Park - 12 min drive - 15.0 km
Samuel H Boardman State Park - 13 min drive - 15.6 km
Harris Beach State Park - 16 min drive - 18.7 km
Getting around
Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Catalyst Seafood - 10 min drive
Lucky 7 Casino - 2 min drive
Mattie's Pancake House - 8 min drive
Fely's Cafe & Laundromat - 11 min drive
Wild River Pizza - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher" pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher"?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher"?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher" located?
Nestled on the beach, this Smith River holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lucky 7 Casino, Pelican State Beach and Crissey Field State Recreation Site. Smith River and Ship Ashore Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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We thought the property was beautiful. Easy access to beach, easy access to call property manager. You can see the ocean from the bedroom and sleep with window s open and you can hear the ocean all night.
Wonderful home and location. We will definitely be back!
misty m.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
arend t.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Whale Watcher
The property was all we expected: on the beach, clean, well furnished, great views. It does have a lot of stairs, and some curtains in the master bedroom would be nice.
Can't beat the view and the sound of the crashing waves
We spent 5 nights and was the perfect getaway with our boys (ages 13-18). Never experienced a view like there is from the master bedroom. Started each day with a beach walk and then ventured either up into Oregon or down into the Redwoods. We read the reviews about the stairs and it's just because it's a split level. Our boys had places to escape which meant mom and dad could take in the views from the sun room. Also met the owners on the way out and heard how they'll continue to be making further improvements as they are newer owners and taking great pride in the place.
Great cottage on the beach. There are quite a few stairs inside the property, it has 4 levels, but that didn't deter us much.
The only reason we didnt give them 5 starts is due to trash. There are 4 other rental rooms on the same property and they all share 1 trash can. With 4 people staying, we had quite a bit of trash and to our surprise, the single trash can for the whole property was full. The property manager quickly responded to our text, but storing trash inside the house we are staying in was less than ideal.
Overall a great place to come back to after a day of exploring the sites!!
The location, ocean view, beach access, fenced lawn with proximity to grocery shopping and restaurants is ideal.
However the floor plan of the dwelling is precarious with multiple staircases, elevations: remodeled several times and is conjoined with two smaller rental units.
There is an ocean facing upper deck off a lovely primary bedroom however it requires a steep clime to the room with a second clime though a window?
This room was left unused.
In the dark, my traveling companion tripped and fell and our old 50 lb dog needed to be lifted in order to move between spaces.
This wonderful place is a true GEM! The photos don’t do it justice and this place exceeded my expectations. I was looking for a beachfront place with amazing views and super easy access to a nice beach, both of which proved superb. My family and I loved the home. The location felt ideal; private but close to groceries/shopping and exploring the gorgeous nature that abounds. The home felt very cozy, roomy, and private, with lots of light. It was very clean, inviting and everything went smooth. The primary bedroom is super spacious and has an awesome deck completely facing the ocean. The front room is also built to face the ocean and enjoy beautiful sunsets while you eat dinner or relax and play board games. The backyard is fenced for pets to run around which was great but I recommend not leaving them by themselves since fence not very high and can jump over. The care, maintenance, and accommodations truly felt intentionally aimed to provide guests with wonderful home away from home experience. Very reasonable price for all that was provided. Thank you for a wonderful stay. My family and I truly enjoyed!