Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset Beach
House in Mendocino County, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 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
Dolphin Manor
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Enjoy the peace and quiet you’ve been longing for at this inviting ocean view house! The large and cozy back porch provides plenty of seating and is the perfect spot to kick back, relax and take in the hillside views. The large backyard is perfect for a volleyball or badminton game if guests bring their own net and ball. Gather in the living room area with your group and spend the afternoon eating snacks and playing board games. The fully-equipped kitchen and the dining area with enough seating for everyone are ideal to enjoy a tasty meal together before heading out to explore the large patio and surrounding area. Take a 5 minute walk to private Sunset Beach to revel in the beautiful rock formations. Bring a kite to fly, hunt for shells and sand dollars, build a fort out of driftwood, or just enjoy the stunning scenery of the Northern California Coast.
What’s nearby:
Just a five minute walk will take you to a private access gate and down the steps to Sunset Beach! Glass Beach is only eight and a half miles south and one of the most popular beaches nearby. It gets its name from the smooth colorful glass pieces that you can find there and that are illegal to remove! The Fort Bragg Coastal Trail is a 4.5 mile-long paved trail which offers incredible views of the ocean and is the perfect place to take a relaxing walk and enjoy the breeze. MacKerricher State Park offers plenty of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with facilities available for overnight camping. You can even book an excursion for coastal whale watching! North Coast Brewery is a renowned award-winning brewery and a local favorite you must visit. Dolphin Manor is located right by 10 mile river for kayak enthusiasts. A few miles north will get you to the Star Winery.
Things to know:
Full kitchen w/dishwasher
Free WiFi
Private gas grill
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Enjoy the peace and quiet you’ve been longing for at this inviting ocean view house! The large and cozy back porch provides plenty of seating and is the perfect spot to kick back, relax and take in the hillside views. The large backyard is perfect for a volleyball or badminton game if guests bring their own net and ball. Gather in the living room area with your group and spend the afternoon eating snacks and playing board games. The fully-equipped kitchen and the dining area with enough seating for everyone are ideal to enjoy a tasty meal together before heading out to explore the large patio and surrounding area. Take a 5 minute walk to private Sunset Beach to revel in the beautiful rock formations. Bring a kite to fly, hunt for shells and sand dollars, build a fort out of driftwood, or just enjoy the stunning scenery of the Northern California Coast.
What’s nearby:
Just a five minute walk will take you to a private access gate and down the steps to Sunset Beach! Glass Beach is only eight and a half miles south and one of the most popular beaches nearby. It gets its name from the smooth colorful glass pieces that you can find there and that are illegal to remove! The Fort Bragg Coastal Trail is a 4.5 mile-long paved trail which offers incredible views of the ocean and is the perfect place to take a relaxing walk and enjoy the breeze. MacKerricher State Park offers plenty of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with facilities available for overnight camping. You can even book an excursion for coastal whale watching! North Coast Brewery is a renowned award-winning brewery and a local favorite you must visit. Dolphin Manor is located right by 10 mile river for kayak enthusiasts. A few miles north will get you to the Star Winery.
Things to know:
Full kitchen w/dishwasher
Free WiFi
Private gas grill
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Mendocino County, CA
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Reviews
8.0
We used the property as a rest stop during a tour of Mendocino County and it was a delight to stay at. Being so close to the beach was a delight to add to our morning walks and it was a short distance to Fort Bragg where we spent a day, enjoying the town. All in all, I highly recommend!!
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay at this home. The pictures are accurate as it's a bit dated but spacious and has everything we needed. We enjoyed walking in the quiet neighborhood and down to the private beach. We even had sunshine which was the icing on the cake. Didn't mind the 10 minute drive into Fort Bragg business area.
8.0
Dolphin Manor lived up to expectations. We have stayed in this neighborhood before, but needed a bigger place this time and Dolphin Manor was perfect. Lots of room to spread out, the beds were very comfortable, plenty of hot water for all 8 of us. The home IS slightly dated, the carpet had stains, but overall it was clean and comfortable for out stay.
10.0
This home was perfect for myself, husband, 20 month old daughter and parents. The home was perfect for children. Everything was out of reach and the home is spacious with clean soft carpet and comfortable furniture. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the necessary cooking essentials. The private beach was amazing. Being able to just walk to a nearly secluded beach is perfect, especially with a little one. It is a short drive to Fort Bragg and a 30 minute drive to Mendocino but it’s such a beautiful drive it feels much shorter. Would highly recommend this home for a beach getaway with a family.
8.0
Big house in a great neighborhood. Perfect for our trip to the California coast.
2.0
Unfortunately, due to not one, but TWO deaths in my immediate family, we were unable to visit this property. I contacted customer service for both VRBO and Vacasa because the property was managed by both companies. They were both entirely useless in accommodating any type of resolution. There was no credit offered, no refund of the cleaning fee, etc. Even airlines make exceptions with a death certificate. I am extremely disappointed and dissatisfied with the lack of compassion shown by the property managers of this rental. I would understand with such a high end property that there would be a fee to cover daily costs but to keep the entirety of our payment is greedy beyond belief. I will not be recommending this property for future rentals nor would I recommend VRBO for the lack of options for similar situations.
10.0
Very clean, comfortable home. Nice quiet neighborhood with awesome beach access. Far enough away from town to avoid the business, but close enough to run to the store real quick if need be. Will definitely be staying again.
10.0
Lovely private beach nearby. The home was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Beautiful area!
10.0
loved the location and cleanliness
10.0
Very clean and cozy home
6.0
House itself is very clean! Very outdated. Looks like its fresh out of the 70's/80's. It says its walking distance from the beach which is true but it makes it sound like there is beach access from the property which there isnt. You would have to walk on the 2 lane road which isnt safe. There is no cell phone service even on their wifi. Theres only 1 tv in the house and it is hard to use. Even when we tried to log into our netflix, everything needs a passcode and i wasn't given one. Plus side is everything was clean, the beds were comfortable. The stove takes forever to cook on the oven took a long time just to pre heat. The listing says 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. There is one bathroom in the master bedroom, one in the hallway and a half bath in the cold garage. Almost all the cabinets have bicycle locks on it. It didnt feel very homey at all. Felt cold and uninviting.
10.0
Home very clean and well stocked with any thing we needed. Wonderful to be so close to beach to walk. Very quite and just a few miles to town.
4.0
House is dated but good size for the price.Not good for bike riding from. Stairs to beach are very long. No walk in shower (except in garage).
8.0
I loved how close the beach was, town was only 10 minutes away, and the house has everything you could need. The wifi is ok, I have 3 teenagers constantly on their phones or tablet so on the last day I got a text from the owner about us exceeding the monthly data limit, so we switched to hotspot and that worked great. The house was pretty clean. I did notice some stains on the bedding of one of the window beds and unfortunately it was sewed onto the pad so I couldn’t take it off and wash it. We ended up covering it with blankets and moved on. Other than that the house was clean and perfect for us.
10.0
Roomy and comfortable house for my family of 5! Loved the neighborhood as well and the private beach access! Would definitely stay again!
8.0
We enjoy our time, house is very close to the beach
10.0
Super relaxing. Beautiful, quiet beach front neighborhood. Nice homes, spacious, landscaped yards, sounds of the surf and immediate beach access. 3 bedroom house was huge for just the two of us.
10.0
It was great I will stay at same place again
10.0
This place was awesome 👌
6.0
The property is neat and surfaces are clean, good kitchen set up. It's very quiet, easy access to the beach and easy to find. The outdated stove top, mildewy washer and poor wifi was a dissappointment. The third bathroom is in the garage, super funky and in cold weather would be a problem to use. Would not stay there again unless the appliances are updated and wifi issue are resolved.
10.0
This is a beautiful , well maintained and well appointed property.
We loved eating on the deck where we were keeping company with the nesting swallows. Wildlife viewing in the yard’s large meadow included birds , deer, and a fox. The quiet location near Seaside Beach was great for our 3 generation family.
10.0
We stayed here with our family for a handful of days and then house had all the amenities. It was an amazing setting cozy and peaceful. We will definitely love to go back again!
10.0
One of the nicest homes we have stayed. The close by beach was to to pretty. Home was extra clean.. loved the stay.
10.0
Comfy
The property is located on a quiet away from town. Which I wanted was to spend time together with grandkids and daughter. Close to the beach.
8.0
Great location, very quiet neighborhood with easy access to the beach. House was clean and all utilities were in working condition.
10.0
Great Stay
My family and I had a great time here. Perfect area a little outside of Fort Bragg. Clean, and Comfy.
8.0
Good house in great location
Walking distance to private beach, nice quiet neighborhood 10 minutes from town. If you are looking for a covid safe, relaxing trip, this is a good option. House was loaded/well equipped although dryer was broken. Tv option wasn't spectacular but who needs that when you are so close to the beach?
8.0
Nice
The house is nice, but dated.
10.0
Great place to stay and enjoy the ocean!
My husband, our two grandsons, and I had a wonderful stay. Our eight year old said "it was like a luxury motel" only better. It was a nice, clean, nicely decorated place and close to the ocean.
10.0
Amazing Home by the Beach
This house was the perfect location for our short trip to Fort Bragg. It has it's own private beach access, offers wonderful amenities, and was extremely clean. If you are looking for a great spot for your next trip, I highly recommend Dolphin Manor!
10.0
Great vacation home for a Family!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Dolphin Manor! The house is very well kept and very clean! Very easy and short walk to a private beach which was amazing with kids! Definitely would love to come back and stay again.
10.0
Great house
We rented this house for a small family get together to celebrate my moms 80th birthday and year and a half late due to the pandemic. Loved the patio out back. The house was well equipped and clean. The decor was early 80s but we liked it. I was like stepping back in time. Had an issue with the oven but they sent someone right away and got it working. Great customer service! Would definitely stay here again.
10.0
Dolphin House chill down
Very nice house in a very nice location. We enjoyed beach combing, long walks, watching the pelicans and. listening to the surf at night. Has a well equipped kitchen, but had trouble with oven on our last day. It was late so we did not bother to contact property manager.
8.0
Beautiful
Nice home in a quiet beautiful neighborhood.
10.0
A relaxing fun stay
Great location close to the beach and a wonderful place to relax
10.0
Pleasant surprise!
Was originally looking for a house on the beach, this one looked a little plain from the outside but what a pleasant surprise! It was very clean, very comfortable and a short walk to a great beach. The kitchen was well stocked,bedrooms were very clean and comfortable ( A nice touch to have soap and shampoo and conditioner in the showers) and a beautiful setting. If I had to find one thing to improve on it would be may be better Wi-Fi service but wouldn’t prevent me from going back. The house is very light inside and kept up very well. Loved that you could hear the ocean and have a partial view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this wonderful House.
8.0
Enjoyed
Enjoyed our stay. Everything was above average. I would stay here again.
Knocked it down a star due to TV, and Wifii were a little weak.
Knocked it down a star due to TV, and Wifii were a little weak.
8.0
decent older house in an awesome location!
My family of 4 spent the week of Christmas 2020 at this home. We had a wonderful time! We loved the quietness of the place and the fact that a sandy beach is a 5 minute walk away! This house was built circa 1985 and other than the refrigerator (approx 10 years old) everything else is around 35 years old, but still works (just barely!).
10.0
A lot of room!
Place was dated but very clean. There were six of us and a baby and never once did we feel cramped. Kitchen he everything in it we needed to cook at home. Highly recommend. :)
8.0
Great location
Our group of two small families really enjoyed our stay at this house. The highlight was the location and private beach. I’m not sure if it’s listed on the online page, but there are a lot of stairs getting down to the beach. It worked great for our group but anyone with mobility issues might need to drive to another beach. The house was as described with a well stocked kitchen. We did have Internet connection issues while we were there. The management was very quick in replying to us about it. There were quite a few dead bugs throughout the house and we let management know to address that with their house cleaners before the next renters stay there.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mendocino County?
The average price for a rental in Mendocino County is £188 per night. This rental is £84 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset 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 Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset 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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