" AMAZING OCEANFRONT" PRIVATE LUXURY in Mendocino
5.0
Outstanding(181 Reviews)House in Mendocino County, CA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Seal Reef is The Luxury OCEANFRONT vacation home that delivers 200 degree ocean and coastline views and spectacular sunsets in a well-maintained and QUIET private in neighborhood. The Blufftop home provides excellent privacy to enjoy the space without distraction; plus it is conveniently located to the historic Mendocino Artists Village and a short distance to the coastal city of Fort Bragg.
This home is PET/SMOKE FREE and thoroughly sanitized between guests.
We use a 70% alcohol based antibacterial solution on all surfaces including inside and outside door handles for the safety of all our guests.
This property is within easy walking distance of the beautiful Fern Canyon trail and waterfall in Russian Gulch State Park and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse State Park with uncrowded sandy beaches north and south. Ideally located to indulge in one adventure after another. Good fishing for Lingcod and Cabezon is right in your back yard. There are also hiking trails, beachcombing,, kayaking, cycling, winery hopping, gourmet dining or B B Q ing the "day's catch" while taking in the incredible view at the house. It's all here. SEAL REEF is the vacation home you've been hoping to find.
The back yard enjoys 227 feet of ocean frontage set 30 feet above a calm-water cove that provides fishing or gathering mussels. A glass protected deck and walls of windows offer an endless attraction for watching the resident colony of Harbor Seals basking in the sun with their pups on the reef below, migrating whales, porpoise jumping and pelicans in formation as they glide inches above the water. It is truly AWESOME!
Seal Reef is a surreal place where guests can totally immerse themselves in nature's beauty and immense power.
NO PETS, NO EXCEPTIONS! Please don't ask.
Our daily rate is for double occupancy (2 persons) $66 per additional guest (6) guests maximum) infants excepted. Due to its close proximity to the bluff top, Seal Reef is not suitable for children age 1-9. OCCUPANCY STRICTLY LIMITED TO PAID GUESTS. Cleaning fee is $175 for 2 guests (one Bedroom) for any length of stay......
International credit card fees (3%) will be assumed by Guest.
Seal Reef is completely turn-key with free WiFi internet, plus streaming NETFLIX movies, PANDORA music and Basic cable TV. It is tastefully furnished including a FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN with fresh ground coffee and all essential herbs, spices, oils, condiments and QUALITY COOKWARE & BAKEWARE and sharp knives . Also included : blender, toaster, mixer and food processor, food storage containers and bags. Also has all modern stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops throughout , stone and glass showers and hardwood floors. All the comforts of home and MUCH MORE in a private beachfront community.
* early check-in and late check-out OK depending upon guest scheduling*
* Elizabeth will greet you for a quick tour of the house. There will be a $40 charge for arrival after 8:00 PM PST*
Keywords: Mendocino Vacation Homes, Oceanfront, Vacation Rentals in Mendocino, oceanfront vacation rentals, beach , waterfront, Luxury Rentals
This home is PET/SMOKE FREE and thoroughly sanitized between guests.
We use a 70% alcohol based antibacterial solution on all surfaces including inside and outside door handles for the safety of all our guests.
This property is within easy walking distance of the beautiful Fern Canyon trail and waterfall in Russian Gulch State Park and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse State Park with uncrowded sandy beaches north and south. Ideally located to indulge in one adventure after another. Good fishing for Lingcod and Cabezon is right in your back yard. There are also hiking trails, beachcombing,, kayaking, cycling, winery hopping, gourmet dining or B B Q ing the "day's catch" while taking in the incredible view at the house. It's all here. SEAL REEF is the vacation home you've been hoping to find.
The back yard enjoys 227 feet of ocean frontage set 30 feet above a calm-water cove that provides fishing or gathering mussels. A glass protected deck and walls of windows offer an endless attraction for watching the resident colony of Harbor Seals basking in the sun with their pups on the reef below, migrating whales, porpoise jumping and pelicans in formation as they glide inches above the water. It is truly AWESOME!
Seal Reef is a surreal place where guests can totally immerse themselves in nature's beauty and immense power.
NO PETS, NO EXCEPTIONS! Please don't ask.
Our daily rate is for double occupancy (2 persons) $66 per additional guest (6) guests maximum) infants excepted. Due to its close proximity to the bluff top, Seal Reef is not suitable for children age 1-9. OCCUPANCY STRICTLY LIMITED TO PAID GUESTS. Cleaning fee is $175 for 2 guests (one Bedroom) for any length of stay......
International credit card fees (3%) will be assumed by Guest.
Seal Reef is completely turn-key with free WiFi internet, plus streaming NETFLIX movies, PANDORA music and Basic cable TV. It is tastefully furnished including a FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN with fresh ground coffee and all essential herbs, spices, oils, condiments and QUALITY COOKWARE & BAKEWARE and sharp knives . Also included : blender, toaster, mixer and food processor, food storage containers and bags. Also has all modern stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops throughout , stone and glass showers and hardwood floors. All the comforts of home and MUCH MORE in a private beachfront community.
* early check-in and late check-out OK depending upon guest scheduling*
* Elizabeth will greet you for a quick tour of the house. There will be a $40 charge for arrival after 8:00 PM PST*
Keywords: Mendocino Vacation Homes, Oceanfront, Vacation Rentals in Mendocino, oceanfront vacation rentals, beach , waterfront, Luxury Rentals
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Mendocino County, CA
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(181 Reviews)5.0
This is the fifth time that we’ve stayed here. Elizabeth is a great host and obviously we love this place!
5.0
Breathtaking view and breeze. Kitchen fully stocked for any cooking to be done. Master bed so comfortable. Everything offered quality thru and thru. Will be back and recommend to anyone who wants to sleep to the sound of waves and watch the ocean and seals playing.
5.0
Beautiful and Tranquil best describe this vacation home! The location and view are unbelievable. The house literally sits on the edge of an ocean cliff. We sat for hours outside on back deck, listening to the sound of sea spray bouncing of the rocks below and watching the harbor seals resting on the rocks. The house is furnished with everything you need for your stay including shampoo and bath soap, coffee, outdoor gas grill and cooking spices. Elizabeth is an awesome host and went out of her way to make us feel welcome. The house is just up the road from the Russian Gulch State Park. If your up for a day hike its a beautiful walk to the falls. There is a beach and light house on the other side of this property that makes fun day trip as well. An easy drive to Fort Brag for dinning out and shopping. Take a short drive to Glass beach or a little further to Drive Through Tree State Park. We were able to spend the last day in the Napa valley area for wine tasting before making our way back home. This was an unforgettable vacation for our first trip to California. Will absolutely book again!
5.0
This was the best VRBO experience I’ve ever had. Our host was friendly and accessible, the house was clean and bright, but most of all, the setting on the cliff overlooking the ocean was breathtaking.
It also felt much more like a home than a rental property. I’d give it an A+
5.0
Beautiful house, perfect location.
We loved it
5.0
As usual, we loved our stay. Thank you for everything!
5.0
Simply amazing ....Elizabeth very kind and professional.
5.0
You can’t beat the views from just about every room at this property. They’re breathtaking! The house was stocked with everything we needed and the owners were very friendly and wonderful to work with. We will hopefully be back next year!
5.0
We met our adult daughters at Seal Rock for five days over Christmas. It exceeded our expectations by a long shot. The home is cozy and had everything we needed. If you enjoy exploring rocky seashores then this is the place for you! Only 8-10 minutes from Mendocino and some of the most gorgeous landscape we've ever seen. The property manager was so responsive and we truly couldn't have asked for a more relaxing and fun place to spend the holidays.
5.0
Our family had a fabulous experience in this amazing home. The ocean views and location were even better than we'd hoped for! The house is clean, beautiful, and had everything we needed to feel right at home. Elizabeth was immediately responsive to our needs. We hope to return for more sunsets on the deck someday.
5.0
Amazing home and location with views like nothing else.
5.0
We loved our stay at Seal Reef. The house was steps from the water, so we had the soothing sound of the surf through our windows each night. The house itself was excellent - roomy, clean and beautifully appointed. The kitchen had everything you would need (the 4 of us cooked dinner in one night). Even the art on the walls was impressive.
It was also very nice to look out on the local resident seals each morning, sunning themselves on the rocks just a stone's throw away. We will return!
5.0
This was one of my all time favorite vacations. The house was beautiful well stocked. Very clean. My favorite was the view and privacy. Loved it! Hope to go again.
5.0
Amazing house overlooking the water. Immaculate and very comfortable. We could not get enough of watching the seals every morning.
5.0
Great location, clean property, convenient and beautiful.
5.0
This property is just stunning. The view is more beautiful than in the pictures and the home is just lovely. Elizabeth was so helpful and made our stay just perfect. This is an absolute gem and we can't wait to come back. Couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. Everything exceeded our expectations.
5.0
Our first night was a little glitchy; all of the instructions stated that the host would meet us at check-in time to provide us with keys and a tour of the home. When we arrived we couldn’t get ahold of the host and waited for around 30 minutes before we looked for a key and let ourselves in.
We arrived just before dinner time, so when it came time to cook, we got out the marinated meat that my father had planned to grill but found that the grill wasn’t working. At the end of dinner, after we had been enjoying the beautiful sunset in the dining room, we tried shutting the double doors and realized that the hinges were bent and rusted and wouldn’t shut. We called Beth and she came over right away. We got the doors shut and didn’t use those doors again the rest of the week. She also brought over a new grill the next morning for us and we used it every night the rest of the week.
Beth was very accommodating to our family’s needs when we found out at the last minute that our 9 year old nephew would be with us, and grateful that he was welcomed into the home despite their no children rule.
The home is beautiful and comfortable, positioned atop the bluffs with an incredible view of the ocean and sunsets. The location is in a quiet neighborhood, however there is a new home being constructed next door so if you visit in the next several months be prepared for construction noise. It is 5 mins to Mendo, and 10 to FB. We loved our stay and will definitely be back again!
5.0
Beautiful property. Totally enjoyed out stay!
5.0
Beautiful views and sounds of the sea
5.0
Property was in good shape even though our host had to clean house because of weather. The host was excellent and brought fresh food for fireplace twice. He house needs better lighting especially in the kitchen. The weather was so wild that my son had to switch rooms because he was afraid the window in his bedroom was about to break. A nice place, but wild weather.
5.0
Loved this rental. Simple, elegant, warm and homey. Easy check in and check out, given greater latitude on timing when available;; wood burning fireplace plus fire pit out on the back bluff overlooking the ocean. Did I already say STUNNING views. Great hiking trails, a waterfall, beaches. We visited the cute little town a car ride (3 to 5 minutes away) for some great dining on two nights, the local pub, Patterson’s, and the Italian restaurant, Luna…? Both were wonderful for our different moods and tastes those nights. Luna (something) had outdoor seating with nice heat lamps and a single musician playing our favorite mellow music. The house had games and puzzles, and just one TV in the central, family room. Well equipped kitchen with a gas burning stove and basic condiments for easy cooking. Just lovely. Connectivity was spotty but not impossible. We had 5 days of peace, reading, watching movies, playing games, hiking, exploring the town. Wine tasting is nearby for those interested. And the market in town was wonderful! A pleasant surprise. I’d return in a heartbeat. Had 5 nights. Could have used 10 to get all the knots out!
5.0
I was absolutely floored when Elizabeth showed me the house. It is over the top beautiful. The location - how can you go wrong with ocean views in almost every single room.
My husband and I needed to get away quickly. My dog had just passed away and I needed to be in a place where I felt comfortable and could try to process his loss. Elizabeth was SO friendly and caring. I can't say enough good things about her. The house is just spectacular. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. In fact, I did prepare a very special meal and the whole time I was mesmerized by the ocean views, the trees and the overall natural landscaping as I was working in the kitchen.
I will end on this. I've been staying at high end houses for a long time throughout the years. Only twice have I felt the need to leave the house sparkling clean the day we left so that A) I would be welcomed back but B) to give the house the respect it deserves. This was really a dream house and I would love to come back.
5.0
Loved the house and location. Check-in and checkout were easy. House is very well maintained and cleaned. Very comfortable and you just can’t beat waking up with a view of the ocean.
5.0
In a word this rental was PERFECT!! Elizabeth, the manager, was personable and attentive to all our needs. The view from the house is awesome. Overall, a great getaway.
5.0
We love this beach house so much! We just stayed there for the second time and it was every bit as amazing as the first time. Aside from the phenomenal location and views, the house is well equipped, immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. The owners have thought of everything and the property manager is great to work with. We can’t wait to go back next year!
5.0
Everything was as stated and reviews were spot on - including the one about replacing the sofa. (HeHe) However, still possibly the nicest place I’ve stayed thru VRBO!
5.0
The property was simply perfect - the view and proximity to the crashing waves was amazing, sound, smell, feeling was unbeatable. The house is so well appointed, great kitchen, comfortable beds, amazing deck looking over the sea, and wonderful location - remote and private, but perfectly close to Mendocino and Russian Gulch State Park. Literally unbeatable.
5.0
Beautiful and very restful
There is nothing as wonderful as listening to the sound of crashing waves while going to sleep.
Seal Reef is exactly as portrayed on the website.
We had 6 great days and would highly recommend to others.
5.0
Fantastic!
We are a couple weeks past when we stayed at the property and we are still talking about it (and our deal friends)! Beautiful and very relaxing.
5.0
Stunning Ocean Views, Peaceful, Sparkling Clean
This is our second visit to Seal Reef. The location, views, condition of the home, and privacy are exceptional. The home is very close to the Town of Mendocino but situated in a lovely open area that faces the ocean. We watched seals form the living room windows and listened to the waves roll in. So peaceful! We are already looking forward to our next trip to Seal Reef.
5.0
Spectacular setting!
Looking out over the ocean, this might be the most beautiful setting in Mendocino. The website accurately portrays the property and the manager Elizabeth was terrific.
5.0
Fabulous location!
Our family just enjoyed a week at Seal Reef. Elizabeth was so kind and helpful. She met us at the location upon arrival. The home is beyond comfortable. We all slept wonderful in the beds. Usually, we like to get out and explore the area during our vacations. We found ourselves not wanting to leave the home. The kitchen is well stocked and easy to use. We had fabulous weather and the view was the best. Our family enjoyed the comfortable seating in the main living room. We would recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit this area.
5.0
The house was perfect for our small group of friends (two couples, one single). It was spotless, comfortable and beautifully decorated. But the best part was the amazing location, overlooking the ocean. We had wonderful views of the sea and the seals that hang out on the rocks below. We loved every second!
5.0
Spectacular Stay Overlooking the Ocean
The house was perfect for our small group of friends (two couples, one single). It was spotless, comfortable and beautifully decorated. But the best part was the amazing location, overlooking the ocean. We had wonderful views of the sea and the seals that hang out on the rocks below. We loved every second!
5.0
We were two 50+ couples… and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay at Seal Reef! The house was spotless and decorated to the nines! The view was amazing. We saw (and heard!) seals and deer on a daily basis. Great manager… Elizabeth rocks! The village of Mendocino is a quick drive away, with tons of charming places to shop and eat. The beds were super comfy, the kitchen (truly) fully stocked, and there was a ton of room inside and out to enjoy a relaxing stay. And let me emphasize again — spotlessly clean! And always a nice plus — Washer/Dryer were full size and worked perfectly.
5.0
This was a wonderful retreat. It was prefect to enjoy the sounds of the surf, view the seals and other wildlife. The house was comfortable and well equipped. All agreed that the beds were comfortable and so was the living room seating. Thanks to Elizabeth for her efforts to meet our needs. Mendocino and Ft. Bragg we’re lovely as usual. Loved the lack of crowds during the week.
5.0
We were two 50+ couples… and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay at Seal Reef! The house was spotless and decorated to the nines! The view was amazing. We saw (and heard!) seals and deer on a daily basis. Great manager… Elizabeth rocks! The village of Mendocino is a quick drive away, with tons of charming places to shop and eat. The beds were super comfy, the kitchen (truly) fully stocked, and there was a ton of room inside and out to enjoy a relaxing stay. And let me emphasize again — spotlessly clean! And always a nice plus — Washer/Dryer were full size and worked perfectly.
5.0
Just so perfect!!!
We were two 50+ couples… and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay at Seal Reef! The house was spotless and decorated to the nines! The view was amazing. We saw (and heard!) seals and deer on a daily basis. Great manager… Elizabeth rocks! The village of Mendocino is a quick drive away, with tons of charming places to shop and eat. The beds were super comfy, the kitchen (truly) fully stocked, and there was a ton of room inside and out to enjoy a relaxing stay. And let me emphasize again — spotlessly clean! And always a nice plus — Washer/Dryer were full size and worked perfectly.
5.0
A Gathering of 5 Friends
This was a wonderful retreat. It was prefect to enjoy the sounds of the surf, view the seals and other wildlife. The house was comfortable and well equipped. All agreed that the beds were comfortable and so was the living room seating. Thanks to Elizabeth for her efforts to meet our needs. Mendocino and Ft. Bragg we’re lovely as usual. Loved the lack of crowds during the week.
5.0
This is our third time staying at Seal Reef and is only getting better. The view, the house, the neighborhood, deer and seals and list goes on..
we will be back
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mendocino County?
The average price for a rental in Mendocino County is $354 per night. This rental is $605 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at " AMAZING OCEANFRONT" PRIVATE LUXURY in Mendocino. 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 " AMAZING OCEANFRONT" PRIVATE LUXURY in Mendocino pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at " AMAZING OCEANFRONT" PRIVATE LUXURY in Mendocino?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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