Harbor Cutie, Family Friendly, Nearby All Attractions, Playhouse & Outdoor Fun
House in Bodega Bay, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
*** For those bringing pets please scroll all the way down for more info.****
** 2 nights stay minimum on the weekends. Friday or Saturday check-in requires 2 nights minimum stay and 1 night is allowed on weekdays. Please inquire the owner if the system does not allow instant booking for 1 night.
*** Ring security system is located outside of the house for safety.
'Harbor Cutie' is right in the center of Bodega Bay and has been enjoyed immensely by our family and our guests. Many happy memories from our families and our guests over the years happened here! Built-in 2000 with 3 bedrooms / 2 full baths, this retreat (sleeps 6-8) is centrally located in the coastal town of Bodega Bay. It has a large 600 deck with a panoramic bay view directly in front of you. For those who love to kayak, they can just bring their kayaks and launch them right across the street or have Bob from Bodega Bay Kayak bring them to you. Want to go on a fishing trip? Just book it and walk across the street and you are on your way. How about horseback riding? Schedule it and have them bring the waiver form and you will be able to walk 5 minutes to your destination. Beaches are within 5 minutes' drive or less away. The closest beach is Doran Beach which is located within 5 minutes drive from the Harbor Cutie and so is Bodega Dune Beach in the back of the property that you can also hike 20-30 minutes. There are at least 4-5 popular restaurants, the Terrapin Creek (was a Michelin star rated), Gourmet Au Bay, Ginochino's Kitchen, Spud Point Crab Company, and Fisherman's Cove, are within walking distance from the Harbor Cutie. The Secret Garden (where most weddings are held) is also on the same street and is less than 5 minutes walk as well. Plenty of outdoor seatings and a big yard with the beast basketball system to keep you entertained. This Harbor Cutie a perfect vacationing spot for any occasion!
This charming escape is conveniently located across the street to Porto Bodega Marina where you can purchase fresh locally caught seafood or book fishing, and crabbing trips depending on the season. Multiple coffee shops, grocery stores, and art galleries are also within easy walking distance or a short drive away.
We are also only minutes from beautiful Bodega Head, the Bodega Marine Lab, and other beautiful beaches. Step over to the Bay for Kayaking, Clamming (low tide only), go crabbing at the jetty in Doran Beach, or just to explore the bay to get your feet wet! Schedule Boat trips, Kayaking trips, and Horseback riding to the beach and possibly walk to your adventure from our house. Or you may want to try a moderate hike to Salmon Creek beach accessible from our property.
Our retreat has modern furnishing that is family-friendly and has most amenities of a home away from home, high chair, stroller, portable child bed/crib, plasma TVs, fast internet access, basic cable and books, as well as toys/ video games for the children and adults. Relax with a glass of wine on the front deck while watching passing boats as well as numerous unique birds. Family with children will love our enclosed front yard and a newly built playhouse where they can play with toys, shoot some basketballs on the Beast system, enjoy a home-cooked meal with our Weber BBQ overlooking the bay in front, or simply relax on the multiple chairs and a large swing provided at the premise. This is truly a superb location for those who enjoy being closer to the water...
House layout: The entry door opens up to the living room, dining room, and kitchen. To the left of the kitchen is the master bedroom with a window looking out to the bay. It has a king-size bed and a twin sleeper sofa and has its own bathroom. On the opposite end of the house is the 2nd bathroom. Next to it is the kids' room with 2 twin sized beds and two additional mattresses underneath. Across the way is the 3rd bedroom with a queen-size bed and it also has a bay view.
Plenty of *parking spaces, basketball, and play areas on the 2,500 plus square feet of the driveway with a bay view. The whole yard is securely enclosed by 3 feet high, 156 feet wide fence, and has optional locks that make it very safe for families with small children. You and your little ones will have a BLAST with so much fun, space, views, and fresh air!
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(Please make sure to check your e-mail 'inbox' and 'Spam' area for my response because I have some guests informing me they found my e-mails in their 'junk' or 'spam' area.)
* Boat & RV parking possible. There is a 20-foot-long rolling fence gate.
**Well-behaved pet weighing 30 pounds or less negotiable with a $100 pet fee per pet per stay. Must let the owner know before or after booking the types of pets and how many you are planning to bring. Additional pet fees may be added if more than 1 pet is brought.
*** Absolutely no large party allowed at the Harbor Cutie.
No more than 8 people are allowed unless with the prior owner's permission.
The quiet hours (9 PM-7 AM) are to be observed by all guests.
TOT Certificate # 676N
4-5 Outdoor Parking Spaces on Premises. No outdoor amplified sound is allowed.
Early check-in is possible whenever available the owner will email or text.
Major Holidays required 3 nights stay minimum.
PLAYHOUSE rules and guidelines:
The playhouse at the Harbor Cutie is reserved for children 5 feet 4 and under due to the height limit of the loft with an approximately 10 feet high climbing wall. Parental supervision is required. Please text the owner for the code to access the playhouse if your children would like to have access to the playhouse. Please make sure everything is put back to its original position when done and please remove your shoes when playing inside the playhouse since we have little hands that touch the floor. The owners are not responsible for any injuries or accidents caused while using the playhouse.
****** Check out our other rental, the Harbor Kee Peaceful Escape by the Bay, a more quiet and secluded getaway for couples and nature lovers.
Keywords: LOCATION, Family Fun, Restaurants, Bay/Ocean View, Wine, Fishing, Deck & Swing, Walkable to Everywhere in Bodega Bay
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bodega Bay, CA
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Reviews
10.0
Wonderful and close to everything Bodega Bay! Attentive and friendly host
10.0
We made wonderful memories!!! Thank you!!!!!
10.0
First trip ever with my two adult daughters in their undergrad years. I wanted to rent a place where they could relax and recharge. Harbor Cutie worked out beautifully. I’ve stayed at quite a few places along the coast and this location is going to be tough to beat. The house is great. They’ll have everything you’ll need. Bathrooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. If you’re looking for fancy pants, this isn’t it. It’s cute, cozy and in the middle of everything. You won’t be disappointed. Google the location and you’ll see. Awesome hike to the beach north, restaurants east, Spuds to the west…..
10.0
Great property for all age groups.
10.0
Great location, all the amenities you need, well stocked, fun kids playhouse, good layout and booking was easy peezy!
10.0
👍 great place and location
10.0
A perfect long weekend with family full of beaches, dining out, playing basketball, sitting in the sun, talking, and enjoying the Bodega Bay culture....perfect.
10.0
Very comfortable and kid friendly! Lots of toys and a beautiful playhouse. It had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable. My five yo granddaughter learned Kings in the Corner (card game) from her aunt.
10.0
Well Kept and clean. Confusing TV remotes and could not figure how to use the fireplace.
10.0
Beautiful area. Clamming beach across the street. Near bodega head. Beautiful sunrise and sunset.
10.0
The property is in an excellent location. House is very comfortable and host is very responsive
10.0
Great property location, host was quick to respond, kindly gave us chocolates which was a nice surprise, clean home, kid oriented, fun playhouse, and will definitely go again!!
10.0
Just perfect
10.0
My hubby and I love this place! So quiet and peaceful but close to the restaurants and beaches!
Will come back again and again!
10.0
Amenities are amazing. Great location. Very pleasant and relaxing. Looking forward to our next stay!
10.0
Very happy with our stay, just as described, great location, lots of parking
10.0
This is our second time at Harbor Cutie. It is a great place to stay with kids! They love the house and yard. Location is great for going to the beach. Everything is well stocked, clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our time. Owner is super responsive and easy to communicate with.
10.0
Such a wonderful place. We have a beautiful bay view, close to everything but still private.
I can let my little dog roam on the property because it is enclosed.
Jodie is always quick to respond with any questions.
We have been coming here for a couple of years and we hope to do many more?
10.0
The Harbor Cutie had everything we needed for my 18 month old niece and my 10 year old son. So many little touches that make it easier for families. We also loved the location for morning walks and the hike to the dunes behind the campground. Host was extremely responsive to texts when we couldn’t find the crib sheet and a cable for the TV broke. She went above and beyond! We would love to come back and highly recommend.
10.0
We had such a nice time. The location was great, and the house was clean and organized well. The kids loved the playhouse.
10.0
Excellent
10.0
It fit our needs for one night with 8 of us. It looks like this house would be great for familes..with children. Lots of toys, and extras for children.
Thank you for hosting.
10.0
First of all, this property owner is very kind and responsive.
The property is on a sometimes busy street (mostly Saturday afternoon) as everyone heads to Spud's for claim chowder. Other than that, its a nice and quiet spot. They have nice fencing all around with plenty for kids to enjoy playing outside but definitely littles or wild ones need supervising. We wish we had brought the grandkids for sure!! Kitchen is super easy to cook and bake, plenty of tools and bakeware. Beds are really comfy!! Little fireplace puts out great heat and feels so cozy. Easy access to little hikes directly from the property. Overall, VERY CLEAN & COMFY. We will be back.
10.0
We came here to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday and it was an amazing view thank you for letting us stay in your home it's absolutely beautiful
10.0
The house was perfect for our family! Jodie was great with all of our communications. It was well stocked and comfortable. The location was beautiful and we loved being able to sit outside, eat, and talk while enjoying a serene view. Doran Beach was great and only 5 minutes away…it also offers an off leash area for our furry family member. We had an amazing time at the Harbor Cutie and will definitely return very soon!
10.0
Very comfortable, well-equipped, and spacious accommodation for those willing to tidy up after themselves as is requested.
We would stay again.
10.0
Three of us stayed just one night. We were quite comfortable in this well-equipped, conveniently located home. Would stay here again.
10.0
We had a great stay at the harbor cutie. It was perfect for 5 adults and a 5 year old. We were able to cook a big family dinner with everything we needed in the fully stocked kitchen.
My daughter loved the play house and the blocks were a big hit. The house was clean and cozy, especially with the fireplace.
10.0
The Harbor Cutie was perfect for 7 ladies.
Close to everything. Great parking.
The communication was great. The house is well equipped.
10.0
Easy check in/out. Back sliding door was left open. Wet towels in washer stunk, we rewashed. Family outing from Washington state and Hawaii and Bay Area. Great comfortable stay. Before coming asked questions and got answers quickly. Would recommend highly.
8.0
Property was in great location, right on bay, with easy access to beach through the campground next door. A little noisy since the house is right on the road, but we didn't mind.
Kitchen well equipped and bedrooms were comfortable. Couch in living room was a little uncomfortable. Enclosed outside space was great for kids/dog. Would definitely stay again.
10.0
This is the second time we’ve stayed at this place with our little dog. The whole property is fenced in. Which made it easy for us to give our pup some freedom.
Right across from the water. Beautiful view, extremely peaceful. It feels secluded, even though you’re just minutes away from everything and Bodega.
Will be making this one of our regulars! We love it!
And our host was very accommodating and fast to respond!
10.0
Great property, just across the street from the bay (not very beachy right there but you can still walk along the water and beautiful views). Minutes drive from all the great beaches: Doran, salmon creek, etc. great food and fun saltwater candy/kite shops near by. My kids LOVED the little playroom outside and told me it was their favorite place we’ve ever stayed! In the evening we had deer right across the street which was fun to see. Owner is very communicative and easy to reach. Wasn’t an issue for us but the small pullout chair/twin mattress in the master room wasn’t able to be used when we were there so just wouldn’t count that as a place to sleep for your party until that gets replaced. The road in front of the house did have a fair amount of cars going by, just something to be aware of- it didn’t impact our stay as the front yard is well fenced in. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely book again!
5.0
Beautiful location and the weather was great. Had everything we needed. This was our second stay here and will definitely be back.
10.0
Great location in the bay and to other locations
8.0
We appreciated the owner Jodie and her consistent and responsive communication. There were a couple of oddities to the property and a lot of spider webs, but it was in such a great location. The playhouse was great for our kids and we really enjoyed it. Thankful we found it and these owners and will most likely make it a yearly family vacation trip!
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay. It was a great house for us and our 5 children. The play house, basketball hoop, and the fence around the property allowed the kids to play outside without us worrying about the road.
We appreciated the beach supplies; there were 4 chairs, an umbrella, and toys in the sheds behind the play house which were so helpful since we forgot to bring our beach supplies. Also the three tvs, one in the living room, and two in separate bedrooms was absolutely fantastic. We've had a very busy and stressful summer, and and came to the bay to relax. Having a separate TV that our little kids could watch, our teens could watch, and we could watch was fantastic. Especially with the streaming services set up on them and the "kid" and "guest" profiles on Netflix and Disney plus.
Jodie really has thought of everything; she was a great host and communicating with her was easy.
5.0
Charming house with a beautiful view and close to everything but feels secluded.
We will go again!
10.0
Lovely home
This was our second time staying here and we enjoyed it very much. Would definitely stay again! The house is clean and the location is great, close to beaches, shopping and hiking trail. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
10.0
Best place ever
The house was so pretty and the location is great. It's very peaceful out there and there's plenty of stores on the way to the house. It felt likey my home away from home I can't wait to go back
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bodega Bay?
The average price for a rental in Bodega Bay is $689 per night. This rental is $416 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Harbor Cutie, Family Friendly, Nearby All Attractions, Playhouse & Outdoor Fun. 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 Harbor Cutie, Family Friendly, Nearby All Attractions, Playhouse & Outdoor Fun pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Harbor Cutie, Family Friendly, Nearby All Attractions, Playhouse & Outdoor Fun?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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