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TV, fireplace, stereo
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fort Bragg, CA
  • MacKerricher State Park
    1 min drive
  • Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve
    1 min drive
  • Pacific Star Winery
    6 min drive

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About the area

Fort Bragg

With a stay at this cottage in Fort Bragg, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Glass Beach and MacKerricher State Park. .This cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Pacific Star Winery.

What's nearby

  • MacKerricher State Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Pudding Creek Beach - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Skunk Train - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Glass Beach - 14 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Star Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Creek Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Purple Rose The Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Abalone Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Robinson Sharon Wedding Cakes - ‬13 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.

Dog-friendly home with private beach access, hot tub & stunning views

Driftwood Cottage

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Enjoy your own cliffside oasis in this Fort Bragg vacation rental with unobstructed ocean views and private gated beach access. This cozy manufactured home offers complete kitchen amenities, a large patio, hot tub, and a million-dollar view for your next hideaway from deadlines, school work, and the daily grind.

The location is phenomenal! It's a mere 14 minutes from fine seafood dining, antique shopping, and The Skunk, a historic passenger train that runs 40 miles along the coast and through redwood forests. A five-minute trip will take you to MacKerricher State Park where you can ride horses, watch for seals and whales, and explore tide pools.

The single-story home is calming with an open floor plan, blue accents, and bright abstract paintings. Large windows create great natural lighting and the ocean can be viewed from almost every room in the home! You'll take refuge in the living room which has two upholstered chairs and a love seat. Cozy up with friends and family to watch a movie on the living room TV or pop in a DVD from the collection. A second living space just off the TV room offers floor-to-ceiling windows, a futon, lounge chair, and a gas fireplace. This is the perfect spot to curl up by the fire on a chilly night and gaze into the beauty of the sea.

Just off the living room is a dining table for four and kitchen with great storage, a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, stove, oven and toaster. The 1,200-square-foot home comfortably sleeps six guests and has two full baths. Two bedrooms offer queen beds and windows overlooking the rolling coastal landscape, and a futon allows for flexible sleeping arrangements. A private washer/dryer ensure that you always have clean clothes.

The patio offers a gas grill and is arranged with bright blue Adirondack furniture for both children and adults. The beach is just a stone's throw away! The semi-circle coastline represents Northern California's finest, with giant boulders jutting out into the ocean, a bright green coastline, and waves as far as the eye can see. When the mood is right, slip into the private hot tub and watch the sun set on the blue/gray horizon. Don't forget to pack your gadgets! This lovely rental even offers internet access.

Visit the Sea Glass Museum in Fort Bragg to learn about science and natural artistry, listen to the thunderous crash of waves into the cliffside at Pomo Bluffs Park, or get a double scoop cone at Cowlicks Hand Made Ice Cream.

No matter how you choose to spend your northern California adventure, this Fort Bragg vacation rental has all the modern amenities, and a breathtaking view to make this an unforgettable trip for you and your family!

THINGS TO KNOW

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 958 sq ft (89 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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
Property Registration Number 127218

Property is also known as

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Dog-friendly home with private beach access, hot tub & stunning views Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 201 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paula N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Property is dated, definitely could use remodeling. Despite that, it is immaculately kept. Well stocked with essential kitchen items, towels and bedding. Its on a very large privet lot. The hot tub is awesome and the beach access is great! Only downside was the beds were a little uncomfortable and we couldn't get the gas fireplace in the sun room to work. Otherwise we had a lovely stay. beaches in Nor Cal. Down side, beds could use
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gabe G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is great, But not the house
Beautiful location. First, the beach axis is at the other end of the neighborhood not very close by the house. Secondly, the beds in the house are terrible. The one in the master bedroom was like a torture device so we moved to the spare room which wasn’t much better and, the sheets were full of sand, third the patio outside with the glass is so cloudy you can barely see the ocean. And fourth the Wi-Fi did not work at all I was texting someone about the matter, but was just told to push the reset button on the router. On a positive note, the house heater works well and there is good water pressure that’s about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
a comfy house for a great beach vacation
It is a comfy house for a great beach vacation, within walking distance to a beach that isn't that crowded and we were there over the 4th of July weekend. there are a couple of windows with screens out and we had a sparrow fly in one afternoon. The hot tub had the best view of the beach at sunset. We loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view!
My wife and I loved relaxing in the hot tub and listening to the waves. We took the path down to the beach and enjoyed how close it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mardi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view
The place was amazing. The view especially.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

glenn b.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Never use you again
You take your time and review what happened
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular view
The house is in a very nice well maintained neighbor hood. The house was clean and well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The bed was quite comfortable. We tried the hot tub, but, the jets were not working, but the water was definitely hot enough. We called the host and they were pleasant and sent out a spa repair person who fixed it. We very much enjoyed the views and the 84 steps to the ocean was very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness
TV
The stay was amazing and the view WOW!!! The only 2 complaints would be the oven not working properly and the tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful location, poorly maintained, didn't go smoothly
When we arrived at sunset, the porch light was off, and there was a large/leaky bag of trash in the driveway. Not welcoming! Check-in was made stressful by the electronic lock on the front door. (Watch the short instructional video before using it for the first time. There are 2 knobs, but they don't engage until you punch the 10-digit code sent to you 24 hours before. Then you have limited time to draw the bolt by turning the TOP knob COUNTERclockwise. Locking up is tricky for different reasons.) The location was quiet with gorgeous views of the ocean. We enjoyed the dark night sky, the beach, and the hot tub. We lucked out on weather. As always when one is at the coast, it's helpful to know the tide schedule. The cottage was clean but in mixed condition: some parts almost new, some parts nearly worn out. There were 2 broken windows and 3 of the window shades were damaged. The DVD player was unusable, and management's response was that it wasn't listed as an amenity. I lit the gas grill using matches because the igniter didn't work. My relaxation was repeatedly disturbed by texts from Vacasa. Many roads in the area had no cellular coverage, making Vacasa's reliance on electronic messaging even more problematic. If you're there on Sunday night, you're expected to deal with the 3 waste toters, even if you just arrived. I didn't realize this until Monday morning. The chore was made even more unpleasant by my discovery of plastic trash in the greenwaste toter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
After Thanksgiving get Away
Fabulous views! Neighborhood is quiet and the short drive to Fort Bragg is lovely. Private access beach was perfect, even with 85 stairs down, then back up! Home's furnace works well but, it is noisy. Kitchen is well equipped but sadly there is no dishwasher. All in all we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal getaway
The location was great. So many ways to explore the beautiful coastline
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location not so great home
The location of this home was really nice. Nice neighborhood, easy to drive down to beach, (there is a walk down very steep stairs), and view was nice. The Cons of the house: not very clean, the floors were dirty to where you did not want to walk barefoot. The dishes were dirty, as there is no dishwasher (I assume why so dirty?) cobwebs and spiders in the bathroom and bedrooms, most windows that were original had mold on them. The house is just plain worn down. The check in was great, easy and communication was good with VACASA. However we will not choose this house again to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
Love the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views at Driftwood Cottage!
The views and beach access were amazing! Our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Chico, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ocean veiw
We enjoyed our stay. Cute little house over looking 10 mile beach. Stair access to the beach was nice to have available. I will be back to stay at this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Clarissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
So easy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location.
A great spot. House was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place but no private beach access like it says…
Cute place but no private beach access like it says…
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas & Maena O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weather really cold and windy.
We really enjoy staying but had my xmas dinner there, some tensile were not avaliable, electric mixer and measuring cups very difficult to do any recipes. We had no electricity for 2 days, no candles, or water, the phone in house had no in Instructions on how to call out on phone or cell phones had no way to get charged felt very lost and out if touch with no phone. We finally got a hold of the property management receipt was suppose have a call back on house phone but no never called back to help out. We really love it there but might try to rent at a different place next time. Thank you the Oswalds.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very restfull.
Loved the ocean view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
Beautiful location. Loved how the grill was set up and ready to go. House could stand a few updates like new carpet, but we were very comfortable as were our two dogs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Driftwood Cottage
I will start off with the great location. Beautiful view of the ocean. Quiet and private. Property needs some serious routine maintenance that wouldn’t cost that much. Noticed that the comments from previous guests were similar, so not much has improved. Back deck needs boards replaced, carpets are seriously stained, outdoor plastic chairs were broken as well as some kitchen chairs. We made due and enjoyed the solitude and view. Good be a great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas & Maena O.

Well call forsummary. mmary
Well call for a summary
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kolby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Driftwood Cottage
The location was beautiful, it was very quaint and quiet, the house was very warm and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022