Our host, Ted was a GREAT guest communicator. He responded to my emails within the hour and with very positive responses. Now for the Sea Sanctuary...it was all that I was hoping for. We walked into the downstairs (what could have been a small apartment with the exception of no kitchen) living space equipped with two private separate bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a large living/family room equipped with an embedded TV. The second level entry leads to a 3-tiered staircase (3-stairs on each tier) which leads you to the full living space. As we approached the 2nd. level of the home, there was a wood-burning fireplace that was viewable in 3-separate directions. 1-facing the hallway/staircase, 2-facing the (what I would call) a reading room, and 3-facing the dining room/kitchen/ the home went on and on from there...including a TV/den, a 1/2 bath, and en suite with a full ocean view and for that matter, almost the entire 2nd. the level had a full ocean view.
The kitchen was, in my opinion, a chef's choice (and I am an avid cook & baker). We enjoyed our Thanksgiving Dinner & Dessert prepared in this kitchen along with leftovers throughout the (5) days we spent there. Moving along to the location in Cleone, (the city in which the home/beach are located in (2-miles outside the city limits of Fort Bragg). The beaches were amazing. Each night we were able to catch the high tide (we checked the times online) at dusk so the waves were huge and loud and just what I had hoped for. I can't say enough great things about this home and its location. If you think Fort Bragg doesn't offer a great setting...think again. I must also mention the Noyo Harbor Tavern located directly on the Noyo River. It was fabulous both the food and it's the ambiance. We ate Dinner and Lunch there the next day it was that good. Also, the downtown shopping is lovely. Lots of galleries with one-of-a-kind pieces, most of them created by local artisans. And, the drives along the coast were breathtaking. Just a wonderful home to stay in with a lot to do, great dining-out options. I am a "suites at the Ritz or Four Seasons" lady. I realize that there is no Concierge/on-hand customer service however, I would rate the overall time we spent there a 9.5 out of 10 for its overall beauty, home & fun things to do/great dining-out too.
Lisa F.
Pleasanton, CA
Thanksgiving Holiday 2021