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Stunning ocean view from the yard of this cozy home with balcony and fireplace

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathrooms800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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Whitethorn, CA
  • Place, Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mal Coombs Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Sands Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shelter Cove

Located in Shelter Cove, this cottage is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Mal Coombs Park and Shelter Cove Marina. .This cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Abalone Point and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Black Sands Beach.

What's nearby

  • Shelter Cove Marina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mal Coombs Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Abalone Point - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Black Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park - 60 min drive - 29.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mario's Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Surf Point Coffee + Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gyppo Ale Mill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪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.

Stunning ocean view from the yard of this cozy home with balcony and fireplace

This charming two story boathouse is the perfect place for your Lost Coast adventure. Set in an idyllic wooded landscape, this yard has rare "edge of the continent views" of the Pacific ocean all the way to Mendocino County. Stylish and well appointed, this cozy cabin offers 3 beds, a queen in the alcove and a full in the cubby room, as a quaint, private escape. There is also a comfortable sofa bed in the game room. The well equipped kitchen awaits your culinary skills. Brew your first morning cup of coffee and enjoy it on the private balcony. The comfortable living room also affords cozy ambiance with its warming gas fireplace. There s a convenient outdoor access bathroom, as well. Just 2 miles from beaches and tide pools, the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse, the local brewery and expert hiking trails, outdoor adventure awaits! At the end of an active day, the game room downstairs boasts a huge screen with a computer and projector to view dvd's and cozy up on the comfy sofas. Book your stay at The Boathouse today for your next adventure or romantic getaway.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the sea

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
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

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful new place in Shelter Cove- it was spotless, well equipped, with tv, games, and a lovely walk to see the view right out the back door. Being the off season some things in town were closed, but there was plenty to do and see anyway. Loved it!
View from the balcony
Lighthouse in town
Short walk from house
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026