Grey Whale so close to so many beaches, hikes and more!!

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A hot tub with a bottle of Veuve du Verne and a glass, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a comfortable brown armchair, and a wooden coffee table.
A two-story house with a large front lawn, a visible chimney, and a balcony.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with white chairs and a table.
A wooden sign with a whale illustration and the text "GREY WHALE" in a park-like setting with trees and a path.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Jughandle State Natural Reserve

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Fort Bragg, CA
  • Place, Jughandle State Natural Reserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Glass Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Glass Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs guest room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs guest room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and Jughandle State Natural Reserve, while Sea Glass Museum and Triangle Tattoo Museum are cultural highlights. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Skunk Train are also worth visiting.
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Fort Bragg, CA

What's nearby

  • Jughandle State Natural Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sea Glass Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Skunk Train - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Glass Beach - 14 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sea Pal Cove - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Silver's At The Wharf - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grey Whale so close to so many beaches, hikes and more!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grey Whale so close to so many beaches, hikes and more!!?

As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grey Whale so close to so many beaches, hikes and more!! on 8 Mar 2027 start from £944, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Grey Whale so close to so many beaches, hikes and more!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grey Whale so close to so many beaches, hikes and more!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grey Whale so close to so many beaches, hikes and more!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grey Whale so close to so many beaches, hikes and more!! located?

Situated in Fort Bragg, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Jughandle State Natural Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park and Caspar Headlands State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My entire family loved the house. It was in an excellent location near everything. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2026
Im thrilled to hear that, sure hope that you have been comfortable and that you had some fun aloing the way. Always know that you are always welcome back at any time, you always have a home with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families and friends, plenty of space and very helpful and gracious host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2026
I appreciate your very kind words and thank you for being our guest, we loved having you and hope that you have been comfortable and that you had some fun along the way! Always know that you alwayus have a home with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
I sure hope that you had some fun staying with us and that you have been comfortable during your stay! Always know that you always have a home with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thanks so very much for being our guest, we loved having you ! Always know that you are always welcome back at any time! Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and property, very easy drive to both Fort Bragg and Mendocino! Lots of games in the garage for entertainment as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2026
Im so happy that you enjoyed our home, we always love having you and hope that you had fun getting out and about, exploring our very special part of the world! Have a fantastic day and a great rest of your week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thanks so very much for being our guest, we loved having you and hope that you will come back and stay with us at any time! Have a wonderful afternoon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely place, perfect for our getaway with friends, spacious enough for privacy and gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Im so very happy that you enjoyed our home! Always know that you are always welcome back at any time! Have a wonderful afternoon and an awesome week ahead!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs more storage for dry goods people bring every cupboard was filled with numerous plates, bowls, glasses etcStuffy had to have them cone Roy the windows open but once they were opened was much betterSweet place but sleeping arrangements could be better Lived the area and neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thanks so very much for being our guest, we loved having you ! I hope that you guys had some fun and made some great new memories to take home with us! Always know that you always have a home with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Best stocked kitchen for cooking I've seen.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
What a great compliment, thanks so very much, we try hard to make sure our guests have everything that they need! I sure hope that you have been comfortable and that you had fun getting out and exploring our very beautiful Mendocino coast!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped kitchen I Pet friendly yard and neighborhood I Washer & Dryer I Lots of room I Great location between Mendocino & Fort Bragg
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Im so very happy that you enjoyed our home and hope that you had some fun and made some great new memories to take home with you ! Always know that you always have a home with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice weekend with family at the coast

Great location between Fort Bragg and Mendocino near Jug Handle Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thanks so very much for being our guest, we loved having you and hope that you had a fun trip! Always know that you are always welcome back at any time! Have a great day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

This property was amazing! Very comfortable and the best stocked place I've ever stayed at!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
Im so very happy that you enjoyed our home and thank you for your very kind words! I hope that you had fun getting out and exploring our very beautiful Northern California coast! Always know that you always have a home with us! Have a great afternoon and a wonderful weekend ahead!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation Spot

Perfect house and location for our family of five plus the doggie. Kitchen fully stocked for people who love to cook. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2025
Im so very happy that you have enjoyed our home, we feel honored to have had the pleasure of hosting you and hope that you will come back and visit us again at any time! Have a wonderful afternoon and a great week ahead!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

A wonderful, peaceful home to stay in while in Fort Bragg. A very well stocked kitchen and space for everyone. An extremely reaponsive host!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thanks so very much for your very kind words, we loved having you as our guest! I hope that you were comfortable and that you had fun getting out and about and exploring our very beautiful Mendocino coast! Always know that you are always welcome back at any time! Have a wonderful day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a warm, friendly and wonder time at the Grey Whale house. The rooms were great, kitchen had everything we needed to cook. Plenty of room for the kids and adults. Loved the decks and game room. The yard was amazing and the dog friendly blankets for the furniture was a great touch. We will rent this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2025
Thanks so very much for being our guest and Im so happy that you enjoyed our home here on the coast! Always know that you are always welcome back at any time! Have the BEST day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

Did some fishing/beach combing and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Thanks so very much for being our guest, I hope that you had a fun trip and that you have been comfortable! Have a great day and a wonderful week ahead!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gray Whale, Fort Bragg

Located in quiet neighborhood, near the town of Fort Bragg. Close to Mendocino, Botanical Garden, and Glass Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2024
Thanks so very much for being our guest, we loved hosting you! I hope that you were comfortable and that you had some fun .. Have a FANTASTIC day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Very nice place. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2025
Thanks so very much for being our guest, we loved having you . Always know that you are always welcome back at any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coastal gem

The Gray Whale was beautiful, peaceful, and perfect for a weekend getaway. We could hear the ocean waves from the house. Super comfortable and accommodating for my friends and I. I would definitely recommend staying here. Hot tub outback was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Im so glad that you enjoyed our home and truly hope that you have been comfortable! Always know that you are always welcome back to stay with us at any time! Have a great day and awesome week ahead!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The property’s clean and well organized. The kitchen’s well stocked and lots of space around the house. My kids really enjoyed the table tennis in the garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Thanks so very much for being our guest, we absolutely loved hosting you ! I hope that you had fun getting out and exploring our very beautiful Mendocino coast! Have a WONDERFUL day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for family

The property is large and private at the end of a dead end street. The house is spacious enough for our family of 5 adults and 3 small kids. The kitchen was stocked and clean and had everything we needed. The kids loved the game room in the garage and the second living room upstairs. The balconies offer slight ocean views and were a perfect place to have coffee and get some fresh ocean air. We enjoyed the house during our stay and would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Im so very happy that you enjoyed Grey Whale and it's many amenities, it really is a quiet neighborhood and is so close to everything! I hope that you had fun getting out and exploring and made some fun memories to boot! Have a wonderful afternoon and a wonderful rest of your week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet neighborhood & comfy home

We had three nights at Grey Whale and it was lovely. The host left good instructions and recommendations. The house had comfortable beds, lots of kitchen equipment, newly renovated bathrooms, and many games. The kitchen had an amazing appliance pantry with anything a chef could want! The garage laundry & ping pong space would benefit from better lighting. We loved that we could bring our dog along on vacation. We all enjoyed the beautiful Mendocino area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
Im so happy that you enjoyed our home, that's wonderful news! I hope that you had fun getting out and exploring and discovering all the great places and things to do that Mendocino has to offer! Always know that you are welcome to come back and stay with us at any time! Have a wonderful morning and a great week ahead!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 7 loved our time here! Pictures don’t do it justice. Well equipped with everything we needed for making big meals. Plenty of hot water and everything was in good working order and clean. The added bonus garage area game room with air hockey,ping pong and a range of other outside games was an awesome added surprise! Hot tub was hot and clean as well. Great location, close to everything but feels secluded, quiet and peaceful. Has a bit of ocean view and can hear the waves crashing. Woke up to deer in the yard each morning on our early morning runs to some of the amazing close beaches for the best selection of beach combing finds. We were here for a quick getaway for my 50th and had two teen boys, three 20 something’s and two oldies lol and we all loved our stay. Would definitely stay here again and preferably for longer. Host was excellent and communicated promptly. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2026
Im so very happy that you enjoyed our home, so happy that you enjoyed it and hope that you were comfortable. Always know that you are always welcome back at any time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable, but there were a few issues;It was advertised as sleeping 8, but only had beds for 7.We all like to cook, but the kitchen was small and the drawers and cupboards were full of too many duplicate and cheap tools and dishes. Everytning needs to be sorted and many items discarded to make it easier to find what you need. The hot tub area was not very inviting, and not all of the jets worked well.The lights over the ping pong table were not working.We did like the location, the gas fireplace, the upstairs family room, and the spacious yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2025
I hope that you enjoyed getting out and exploring our very special part of the world, there are so many great things to see and do and hopefully you guys had some fun and made some great new memories to take home with you ! I really apologize about the kitchen and the other issues, that's never Ok, I have just had a meeting with my team on all of this and will get on to it asap - I totally hear you ! I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and have a fun and safe New Years eve / day - Happy holiday's for sure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated the location to the activities we wanted to do up there and it being dog friendly. Kitchen was well-appointed and someone came to replace an easy appliance that wasn’t working so quickly! (We appreciated that!) There are a few cobwebs and it has that expected coastal smell. Beds and pillows weren’t the best, and one room didn’t have an accurate description of the bed size. (Fortunately, 3rd couple had a van with a bed they could use instead.) But, it didn’t take away from the overall use. It was nice not to feel like we were super close to nearby neighbors, and we had a great weekend away!
Sign at the street by driveway
Skunk Train to Glen Blair Bar
Coastal view from botanical gardens
Upstairs room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Im so very sorry for all of the issues, I guess I dropped the ball on your stay, Im so very sorry about that! I do hope that you had some fun and made some great new memories to take home with you ! I hope that you have a wonderful evening and a great week ahead!
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