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Black Sands Ocean Overlook

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1444 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Whitethorn, CA
  • Place, Black Sands Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Abalone Point
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shelter Cove

Located in Shelter Cove, this vacation home is near the beach, a short 4-minute walk from Black Sands Beach and within 4 minutes by car from Abalone Point. .This vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Shelter Cove Marina and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mal Coombs Park.
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What's nearby

  • Black Sands Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Abalone Point - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove - 9 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Humboldt County Office - 57 min drive - 30.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé Dolce - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Surf Point Coffee + Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gyppo Ale Mill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Delgado Pizza and Bakery - ‬4 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.

Black Sands Ocean Overlook

Welcome to Black Sands Ocean Overlook, a stunning two-story coastal retreat perched above the dramatic shoreline of Black Sands Beach in Shelter Cove. This 2-bedroom home offers front-row views of the open Pacific Ocean, where crashing waves, seabirds, and unforgettable sunsets are a part of daily life.

The home`s elevated position provides sweeping ocean vistas from nearly every angle. Step out onto the private decks to soak in the salty airand unwind to the sound of surf.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,444 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

493250

Black Sands Ocean Overlook Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! It’s beautiful and spacious. It has incredible views of the water from every room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property has amazing views with all the amenities one can ask for. If your plans include swimming or long walks on the shore the access to the beach is a steep 2 blocks down hill and the beach is not swimmable (know as a deadly beach) and very hard to walk on due to being pebbles and not sand.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with everything you need! Clean, welcoming, and fabulous view of the black sand beach! Just minutes from the coffee shop and restaurants on the cove.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026