Stunning ocean views with a private stairway to the beach!
5.0
Outstanding(88 Reviews)House in Sonoma County, CA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
This is a cozy eclectic cottage with stunning panoramic ocean views of Anchor Bay Beach from living room, dining area, master bedroom, and bathroom. It features a private stairway to the beach! Watch whales from the living/dining room, bedroom, deck and hot tub, see Osprey dive into the waters, relax as Pelicans glide over the waves, listen to the distant sea lions from across the ridge, and let the soothing sounds of the waves lull you to sleep.
The home is a 1/3 mile walk to the town of Anchor Bay where there is a grocery store with plenty of healthy/organic foods, and an excellent Thai restaurant. The town of Gualala is 4 miles away with more grocery shopping, a lovely bakery/coffee-shop (Trinks, their carrot cake is out of this world!), art galleries, and restaurants. And there is plenty of coastal hiking in the area including Bowling Ball Beach, Point Arena Light House, and Sea Ranch trails. Go a bit further, and in 45 minutes be in the lovely and historic town of Mendocino. Enjoy the boutique stores, fine dinning, and galleries in this ocean-side haven.
This home has been in the family for over 30 years. It is truly a magical retreat. Walk into the living and dining area and you have immediate panoramic Pacific Ocean views, and this continues to the Master Bed and Bath Rooms. The Master Bedroom has a very comfortable queen size Tempur-Pedic mattress. It has an adjoining bathroom with shower and walk in closet. You will not be disappointed by the view you wake up to! The second bedroom also has partial ocean views and has 2 twin beds and a 1/2 bathroom. The kitchen is well stocked with updated pots, pans, and dish-wear. It has newer gas stove, refrigerator, and washer/dryer. There is an open living-room/dining-room with a sliding glass door to the deck. The living room has a wood burning fireplace, two swivel chairs to better enjoy the view! There is a modest flat screen TV with satellite channels.
Anchor Bay is the stunning jewel of the Sonoma -Mendicino coast. Out of the "10 Best Beaches of the Pacific West" was rated the 3rd best beach by Sunset Magazines June 2, 2009 issue ,after #1 Laguna Beach and #2 "Aliomanu Kauai, come see it for yourself!
Watch the parade of California Gray Whales March through May from the comfort of swivel chairs through the bay window, most whales and spouts seen in 1 day 347!!
Anchor bay offers the salmon fishing fleets a calm and tranquil nighttime anchorage during salmon season, (May through October) watch the mesmerizing lights from the bay window, a peaceful and rare sight. Most ships in the bay 57 in one night!
8/05/2022 Extra special treat is the "nightly show" of dozens of salmon fishing boats, anchored in the calm waters of Anchor Bay, resting during the summer evening with their mast lights gleaming, being reflected in the ocean waters of the present salmon fishing season. No where else along the Pacific coast can this spectacular event be seen! One to be long remembered.
The home is a 1/3 mile walk to the town of Anchor Bay where there is a grocery store with plenty of healthy/organic foods, and an excellent Thai restaurant. The town of Gualala is 4 miles away with more grocery shopping, a lovely bakery/coffee-shop (Trinks, their carrot cake is out of this world!), art galleries, and restaurants. And there is plenty of coastal hiking in the area including Bowling Ball Beach, Point Arena Light House, and Sea Ranch trails. Go a bit further, and in 45 minutes be in the lovely and historic town of Mendocino. Enjoy the boutique stores, fine dinning, and galleries in this ocean-side haven.
This home has been in the family for over 30 years. It is truly a magical retreat. Walk into the living and dining area and you have immediate panoramic Pacific Ocean views, and this continues to the Master Bed and Bath Rooms. The Master Bedroom has a very comfortable queen size Tempur-Pedic mattress. It has an adjoining bathroom with shower and walk in closet. You will not be disappointed by the view you wake up to! The second bedroom also has partial ocean views and has 2 twin beds and a 1/2 bathroom. The kitchen is well stocked with updated pots, pans, and dish-wear. It has newer gas stove, refrigerator, and washer/dryer. There is an open living-room/dining-room with a sliding glass door to the deck. The living room has a wood burning fireplace, two swivel chairs to better enjoy the view! There is a modest flat screen TV with satellite channels.
Anchor Bay is the stunning jewel of the Sonoma -Mendicino coast. Out of the "10 Best Beaches of the Pacific West" was rated the 3rd best beach by Sunset Magazines June 2, 2009 issue ,after #1 Laguna Beach and #2 "Aliomanu Kauai, come see it for yourself!
Watch the parade of California Gray Whales March through May from the comfort of swivel chairs through the bay window, most whales and spouts seen in 1 day 347!!
Anchor bay offers the salmon fishing fleets a calm and tranquil nighttime anchorage during salmon season, (May through October) watch the mesmerizing lights from the bay window, a peaceful and rare sight. Most ships in the bay 57 in one night!
8/05/2022 Extra special treat is the "nightly show" of dozens of salmon fishing boats, anchored in the calm waters of Anchor Bay, resting during the summer evening with their mast lights gleaming, being reflected in the ocean waters of the present salmon fishing season. No where else along the Pacific coast can this spectacular event be seen! One to be long remembered.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Sonoma County, CA
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(88 Reviews)5.0
This Property is Beautiful!
Everything about it is perfect! The view, the sound of the ocean. A perfect getaway! The house is small and is best suited for one couple or a couple with 2 small children. I can't wait to go back!
5.0
The views, the beach, the fireplace, the hot tub! What an incredible place. Well stocked house had everything covered. So cozy. Loved it.
5.0
Saying the home is in a beautiful location is almost an understatement. Communication was excellent, everything was clean with a well stocked kitchen. I really enjoyed my stay!
5.0
Nice get away location. Incredible view from the house plus stairs to the beach. Hot tub provided great views. House was as advertise. Piper very easy to work with. Would absolutely stay again
All of that said…. Some might find the bathroom arrangement a bit challenging. Small shower. Tight counter space. Not an issue for us but I can imagine some would want more space
5.0
My husband and I spent our babymoon here and it was absolutely perfect. The location is great, with direct access to a beach/cove that is shared with the neighboring campground. The house is cute and the views/sounds of the ocean from house are spectacular. The hosts are communicative and helpful; we took advantage of all the good recommendations she provided. Would love to visit again!
5.0
We very much enjoyed the gorgeous view, the wonderful hot tub on the deck, and the comfortable and well-stocked home. We will definitely return.
5.0
Everything here was perfect! The place clean and well stocked with everything we needed to cook, play games and enjoy the beach. The beach at the bottom of the steep stairs was cool at low tide and we also enjoyed a short drive to Point Arena and the beach there was nice too. Sitting in the hot tub looking at the ocean with coffee in the morning was great but seeing the stars and hearing the waves from the hot tub was Amazing!
We would definitely love to come back.
5.0
This is an ideal location if you are looking to disconnect and unwind. We had everything we needed to recharge: views, whales, hot tub, rainbows, stars. A very special place.
5.0
We loved exploring around Gualala and when it rained there was nothing better than sitting in the living room sipping hot chocolate watching the huge storms come in off the Pacific while reading a book. Thank you for making our stay so nice. PS. The biscottis were an excellent touch!
5.0
A perfect place to relax, reconnect with friends, and enjoy the beautiful Mendocino and Sonoma Coast. Thanks Piper for sharing your little slice of heaven.
5.0
We had a great time. Wonderful place.
5.0
Perfect place for a couple getaway.
5.0
Best ocean view ever and the staircase to the beach was amazing. 5 stars!!!
5.0
Comfortable, quiet & private place to retreat. Small & simple, but an amazing view. Highly recommend.
5.0
This is such a special property! You feel secluded and and have the best views from this wonderful home. Falling asleep listening to waves crash is so relaxing! Thank you for sharing your place ♥️
5.0
Surprisingly comfortable. Surprisingly close to the ocean. The best surprise was the clear nights with the Blue Moon turning the waves to silver. We could enjoy the views via the big, clean picture windows. Our thanks to t h e host for providing an immaculate vacation rental.
5.0
The house is clean and comfortable and located at the beach. But this is not just any beach - it’s a secluded sandy cove in the otherwise wild pacific coast, where the redwood forest comes within a couple of hundred yards of the ocean. We utilized the hot tub, grill, deck chairs and full kitchen, and were also grateful for the binoculars and nature books. We ventured daily to other nearby shorelines which involved everything from easy strolls to more rugged hiking. This is a great location at which to discover the majesty od our country!
5.0
Our stay was amazing, the property was even more beautiful than we anticipated and Piper was great to communicate with. One of the most relaxing and recharging vacations we’ve ever been on. This is definitely one of our favorite places we’ve stayed at, we’ll be coming back for sure!
5.0
The pictures don’t do it justice. We were celebrating our anniversary and it is a great place to relax and unwind. The birds and Hummingbird Moths were fun to watch. We were very disappointed to leave. A true gem! Thanks for letting us share your wonderful home!
5.0
This place is a great escape for us, being able to walk down to the beach is great! And the view is Amazing!
5.0
This charming house is a wonderful place to stay in the Gualala/Anchor Bay area. The view is spectacular. The house is clean, comfortable and very well stocked. There is a bird feeder in the back, which attracts many types of birds. The hot tub was wonderful. Sitting in the hot tub and looking at the stars was definitely a highlight of the trip.
The stairs to the beach are a little unsafe when you get near the bottom. The wooden stairs end and then it is concrete and rocks. There is no handrail and a missing step. It is doable, but you need to be careful.
This is a really nice house and I would stay here again.
Piper was great to work with.
5.0
My husband and i had the wonderful good fortune of staying at this lovely home with stunning views of the ocean and its own private beach this summer. The home itself is wonderful, too, with the master bedroom facing the ocean and a super’comfortable living room with window seating looking out to the ocean. There’s no better sleep than being able to hear the ocean waves lapping away in the distance. Viewing the night sky wirh all its glorious stars from the hot tub perfectly lovated on the deck was magical and deeply relaxing. Truly it was hard leaving the house to go sightseeing because there was so much beauty and birding roght in our own backyard.
And Piper, the host, was excellent, highly accommodating and very resourceful and kind.
We can’t wait to comeback to this magical home!
5.0
We had an amazing time!! Home was in perfect location. Great beach access and home had all the amenities.
5.0
Small and well kept. The view was mesmerizing. Had everything we needed.
5.0
The cottage was everything it was described and more. Perfect spot to make as the home base to visit neighboring beach towns and local hikes. We hit perfect weather and a full moon which made it all the more magical. We will definitely be back!
5.0
When you drive into the driveway, you immediately know it's a special place. From the deck or hot tub saw whales, seals, sea lions and river otters. Home is cozy, comfortable and thoughtful, the description is accurate. We just loved it and will visit again.
5.0
Came to relax and de-stress. Accomplished both.
5.0
I was in need of time away to take a break from life's recent challenges. This home was the perfect choice for me. Location: secluded (no neighbors to speak of), easy highway access. Extremely clean and well maintained in every aspect! (Even the windows, which is rare in the Gualala area.) The hot tub and view sealed the deal for me. Stunning view and private stair access to the beach below. I cooked most meals in the well appointed kitchen. (I'm now upgrading my home pans to the same ones I used in the kitchen.) The home is on the quaint side (small-ish), which was perfect for me, and would be for a couple as well. The bed I slept in was the most comfortable bed I can recall sleeping in. This was the perfect house for the getaway I was looking for. I'm keeping this house on my short list!
5.0
The view was amazing, which was the main reason we rented the place. ! The home was well equipped, and the up to date appliances worked well. Had some issues with the toilets but they did work. Streaming tv services were spotty but I am sure because of the location.
5.0
Wonderful place. Can’t wait to go back.
5.0
Spectacular view. Exceptionally clean. Cozy and nicely decorated.
Enjoyed the hot tub and the fireplace. Well-equipped with everything you might need. Just a couple items we would suggest changed - Commodes. One didn't work and they are really low for older folks. Add some higher chairs for the deck.
The Adirondack chairs are hard for some of us older folks to get out of. Enjoyed our stay will be back when the weather is nicer. Steve and Mavis
5.0
My partner and I had a wonderful time staying here. We had beautiful weather(which is a first for our stays in the area around this time of year), we were able to spend hrs exploring the beach and tide pools. So many abalone shells to be found! We really enjoyed being able doing to do that not in the rain. But our most favorite thing to do at this house is sitting in the hot tub at any time of day or night and taking in the view and or many stars. This visit we saw 2 days of whales!
The house is small, cozy, and perfect. Amazing view from main room and master bedroom. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook our food.
The host was great about sharing places to eat and places to go to in the area. Also let us know there was a festival happening during our weekend and a couple days into our stay let us know whales were in the area.
My partner and I can’t wait to return to this gem of a property!
5.0
Beautiful view and adorable cottage. There are lots of amenities such as towels, tissues, and notes to clarify how things work. The visits by the birds and squirrel were enchanting! And the beach was fun to explore.
5.0
The property was great, clean, fully equipment, and the view and sound of the ocean were amazing.
5.0
I can’t say enough about this wonderful home on the bluffs with steps down to a beautiful beach. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay here from the magnificent views, to the soothing and exhilarating sound of the waves, the blazing sunsets, the many birds (different from ours at home) that came to the feeder and birdbath in the yard, the comfy beds, couch and recliners, and an efficient fireplace with plenty of available firewood. The kitchen was well appointed, which we always appreciate, and the house was immaculate. Piper was really helpful and responsive, rounding out the perfect coast getaway.
5.0
There are no words to describe nature's beauty at this place. In addition, the owner provided excellent suggestions regarding food and activities. Her communication from booking to replying to questions was outstanding. The home was clean and well stocked. Our stay was a 10/10. We will return as soon as possible. Grateful for this incredible home away from home on the unspeakably beautiful coast.
5.0
The property is right on the beach with good ocean views. The location is good and we had a great and relaxing time.
5.0
Everything about this property was perfect. The view was amazing—the evening I arrived I even saw dolphins in the cove. The beach was right there and lovely to walk on. The stairs to the beach were well maintained and felt safe. At the very bottom of them, there is a small ledge to cross with a handrail and a couple concrete steps that are a little rougher but nothing to worry about. The house was well equipped throughout, including nice pans, binoculars and bathroom supplies. I definitely hope to come back.
5.0
The stunning views from the windows and yard were what prompted me to book this property, and they didn't disappoint. I don't normally sleep well when I travel, but the comfort of the memory foam mattress and the low rumble of the ocean waves lulled me to sleep every night. I still miss it. We woke up to the sounds of the ocean waves, had our coffee in the living room in the rocking chairs, staring out the large window at the vast ocean. We spent every evening in the hot tub gazing at the vivid stars in the sky. We drove up to the lighthouse and stopped at several beaches both there and back, thanks to Piper's recommendations. Piper was very involved in our day to day comfort and provided some great tips to enjoying the area.
I hope to return to this little piece of paradise soon!
5.0
Had a wonderful stay for a long weekend here. Gorgeous space with fantastic nature surroundings and plenty of privacy to enjoy. I got to whale watch from the deck, which was amazing. I'm not a bird watcher, but found myself enamored with watching the birds (and a feisty squirrel) eat the seeds from the feeder. Fantastic hot tub with amazing star gazing at night. Great kitchen to really make it easy to slow down and get stuck in this lovely abode. Fireplace to get lost in front of on a colder evening. Would absolutely stay here again.
Piper was great- very communicative and made check in and check out really easy. Her house booklet of suggestions and feedback on the area and house was super accurate.
Appreciated this space and experience.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sonoma County?
The average price for a rental in Sonoma County is $539 per night. This rental is $175 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning ocean views with a private stairway to the beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Stunning ocean views with a private stairway to the beach! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Stunning ocean views with a private stairway to the beach!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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