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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Manchester, CA
  • Place, Irish Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Manchester Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Mendocino Headlands State Park
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

Located in Manchester, this vacation home is by the sea, a 3-minute drive from Irish Beach and 7 minutes from Manchester State Park. .This vacation home is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Manchester Beach and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Brush Creek-Lagoon Lake Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Irish Beach - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Manchester Beach - 21 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • B. Bryan Preserve - 23 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 59 min drive - 31.7 miles
  • Big River - 60 min drive - 32.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪River Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Employee Dining Room - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars

A fully equipped, recently built (2003) beach home with two comfy bedrooms with yummy queen beds, a great room, a private deck outside the kitchen, and a cozy, romantic rooftop living room or a back yard jacuzzi with ocean views and starry, starry nights. Our beach house and decks are protected from the strong winds that buffet the bluffside. Take a walk down the nature path or the road past Pomo Lake to the private, gated beach for five miles of sandy coast, dramatic rocks, and lively tidepools to explore. Or just cross the road and enjoy the thick Mendocino forest. Our home is two fully independent duplexes. Sarah and I have the smaller one bedroom south side, but we are rarely in residence. If by chance we are there during your visit, we are especially quiet and considerate.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a hot tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cynthia E.

The location is great with amazing views from the living room! The house is big and had a fireplace and comfy seating.Although it wasn’t super clean, it worked for us. When we stayed the owner was also there and we heard him opening and shutting the garage which is under the living room and was a little weird. They were also doing Laundry late at night which was a bit loud since it’s right out the front door. the listing did say that it was a split house and the owners could be there and they would be super quiet. That was not the case.Also the beach is not a private beach. Meaning you are not the only people there. It’s a beautiful beach though and is a few minutes drive from the houseOverall the location wins and the house is a good reprieve from the city and is close to point arena!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joy, Fremont

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was not as advertised. I had booked this property for Fireplace and Jacuzzi. The Fireplace was not working, the dishwasher filthy and not working and the Jacuzzi full of dirt in the water. The trash containers outside had a horrible smell. Messaging the Owner, it took average two or more hours to get a reply. The title ocean meets the meadow has nothing to do with the facility; other than they had a pass to go to a private beach which is around 1.5 - 2 miles from home. You do not even have an ocean view. Multiple windows cannot be opened. The so-called kitchen is 2 portable induction burners with a tiny over the counter mini oven. Sorry for the long list, but it is good those who book the house is aware of the available amnesties.
the Dishwasher in the Kitchen
The dirt in the water in Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi Filter
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kallista T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The amenities and stay were great. We had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a nice secluded home for a few days. The stars are so bright and plentiful, saw many shooting stars. The hot tub was a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moriah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was fantastic! And amazing spot to have a getaway vacation. The nearest grocery store is a tad more expensive than your standard big city, but the butcher had some great meats. We deeply appreciated our host, who we met the first night. He was friendly and responsive. After the first night, we had the property to ourselves! Sitting along the giant windows and reading was our favorite indoor activity and our dogs loved the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John R., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was great and very accommodating. Simple, easy location for day access around area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay, quiet, beautiful scenery, and awesome walks along the edge of the world. Linda worked her magic in the kitchen, the hot tub was just right.We did climb up to the observation deck, our dog in the lead on leash. She scrambled ahead of me and wrapped around the glass top of the heater (?). I lunged forward to catch it if it fell and tripped on that funky carpet resulting in a banged up knee. It’s okay but be advised of the hazard.Thanks,Jacob and Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely and quiet home with wildlife wandering through the yard! Having access to the private beach was very special. The fireplace needs to be fixed, but other than that, all in all a great stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable. The easy access to a fairly secluded beach was great. Owner was very quick to respond to questions
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay. Loved the location and serenity of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms are clean with lots of amenities. Charging is convenient if you have an EV. Location is great for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The trip was a relaxing, quiet getaway. The description and photos in the ad are accurate. The house has lots of windows, great for watching the deer that appeared in the yard each day. There are 2 decks that offer great views. The outside hot tub was a very nice perk, as was access to the private beach. Dogs are allowed off leash. There were a few others there on Sunday but on Monday we had the beach pretty much to ourselves. I chatted with Jess for a few minutes before he headed out. Pleasant to talk to. He has the adjoining house. Written instructions were detailed and clear. The combination of quiet and thin walls/windows means that conversations in the bedrooms could be heard outside the house. Not an issue if the hosts are gone but otherwise need to be cognizant of the noise. Same with taking my dog out at night. Difficult to be quiet going out the front door which is near the front door of the adjoining house. I would have opted to go out the garage instead if the host was staying on site so as to not bother him.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable home base for CA coast

I stayed here with a friend for a long weekend - we enjoyed ourselves immensely! Highlights were listening to the birds, the scent of the sweetgrass, a soak in the hot tub, and using this as a home base to explore the lovely coastal towns nearby. Jess left excellent and helpful instructions. We planned ahead for cooking on the induction burners/air fryer and the kitchen was pretty well appointed. We'd recommend a visit to Point Arena for two excellent bakeries - Franny's and Pelican Bread. Also highly recommend the coastal hike along the Stornetta Public Lands/Point Arena lighthouse. We'd stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi R., Petaluma, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Suited Our Needs

After months of dealing with aging parents and angsty kids, my best friend and I needed a de-stress trip, and this rental was perfect for that. We loved the location, proximity to the beach, and the peace and quiet. The window seats were wonderful with plenty of light for reading and working on projects we brought. We were a little bummed that the fireplace didn't work, since it was quite chilly, but the heaters did a good job of warming us up. The beds were comfortable, the sheets soft, and everything we needed was provided. We stopped at Frannie's Bakery on our way home, and it definitely lived up to the owner's recommendation! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

joanna K., Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Not for families

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Getaway

The property is perfect, everything you need for a quiet getaway! Watch the sunset on a clean, private beach. Short drive to Elk for delicious food. Cook food at home, relax in the hot tub. The house was clean, the neighborhood was quiet. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiti D., S F bay area, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay

We enjoyed our stay here and felt the descriptions were accurate and the local information about activities were so helpful. The kids loved the bakery and the B. Bryan Reserve.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

C Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Let it go

Relaxing. As advertised. One component did not work all else was as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jake L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot, limited communication

Had a lovely stay, but the host was not especially communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quiet spot to get away & relax

Very nice, quiet, comfortable property. Quaint, homie, and private. Perfect place to avoid crowds and noise especially for NYE for the family, including our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf Karl B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stat

We had a pleasant stay at Jess’ property. The property had everything we needed and was a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine K., Pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters' getaway

My sisters and I had the opportunity to spend some time away. We all love to cook. We did not understand from the listing that the kitchen did not have a regular stove and oven. There was equipment that functioned as such, but it wasn't equipment we were acquainted with and required us to adjust our recipes and figure out how it all worked. It was nice to have the cozy fireplace and views of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, very convenient

I loved the house. The only comment I would make and it is not a negative, just to let people be aware. The only bathroom is up about 5 stairs next to the kitchen and if you using the bathroom during the night, be aware that you need to navigate walking into the next room and walking up some stairs. But, the place if great and is very welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024