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Moonstar Cottage | Near Bluffs & Pet Friendly

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Outdoor dining
Beach
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Gualala, CA
  • Cooks Beach
    5 min drive
  • Schooner Gulch State Beach
    7 min drive
  • Bowling Ball Beach
    8 min drive
  • Ukiah, CA (UKI-Ukiah Regional)
    100 min drive

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About the area

Gualala

Located in Gualala, this cottage is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Cooks Beach and Schooner Gulch State Beach. .This cottage is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Bowling Ball Beach and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Gualala River.
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What's nearby

  • Schooner Gulch State Beach - 7 min drive
  • Bowling Ball Beach - 8 min drive
  • Gualala River - 9 min drive
  • Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery - 9 min drive
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Canoe Coffee & Tea - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trinks - ‬10 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.

Moonstar Cottage | Near Bluffs & Pet Friendly

Free electric car 240v charging station in driveway!
Experience a coastal getaway in Gualala by staying in Moonstar Cottage. This 1 bedroom/1 bathroom vacation home sits along the oceanfront offering sweeping blue ocean views from nearly every room. Enjoy the excellent location for whale watching or hot tubbing with an ocean view - perfect for a couple’s getaway. Up to 2 guests can be accommodated inside, and guests will have access to 1 parking space during their vacation. Don't forget to bring your furry four legged companion, this home is pet friendly!

The common living space is brightly lit by large windows and glass doors - additionally providing breathtaking ocean views. The kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer, coffee-maker and complimentary coffee pods. When dinner is ready to be served, sit at the dining table with seating for 4. DirecTV and a DVD player are provided for family entertainment.

Step out onto the back balcony and fire up the BBQ. Lounge chairs are arranged facing the Pacific Ocean. Dine, drink, and unwind outside while watching a sunset turn the sky gorgeous shades of pink and gold. Be sure to take a dip in the private hot tub out here as well for ultimate relaxation while you hear the waves pound below.

The bedroom is furnished with a Queen bed. The bed faces a large window revealing an ocean view. There is also one bathroom available complete with a shower/tub combo.

The driveway leads to this home alongside another home. Please note, these are separate houses and you may have neighbors in the other home.

Cell service is spotty due to the remoteness of this home. However, wifi and a house phone are provided.

THINGS TO NOTE:
- If you are bringing a pet - 2 dogs max up to 50 lbs combined weight, with an additional Pet Fee of $35.00 per pet per day Cats welcome (max two) for an additional $250 each nonrefundable deposit regardless of length of stay
-Level 2 (240 Volt AC) EV Charger for guests use.

TOT Certificate #0132-HC
Make yourself comfortable in your cottage, featuring a refrigerator and a DVD player. There's a private balcony.
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, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Grand Welcome Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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)

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
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 is also known as

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Moonstar Cottage | Near Bluffs & Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joe A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barbara S., Berkeley

A gruesome night
I think bed is just horrible. It has a big lump in the middle and slopes down toward each side so that no one has anything like a flat surface to sleep on. Other than that, the cottage is minimally OK. It doesn’t have a dishwasher. It has a half size fridge that beeped all the time for no reason. The bathroom is OK, except for the bed the furniture is acceptable. It does have a gorgeous view. But if you walk out the front door, there is no place to walk. Literally no place. In order to walk you have to drive five or 6 miles at least.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jordan f.

Liked: Cleanliness
View was amazing.
Super cozy, amazing view, hot tub, privacy and quite. Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

une b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gualala Getaway
This cottage is as advertised. The view of the open ocean by day and the spectacular star gazing at night from the comfort of the hot tub made it a perfect place for my birthday getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Great lil place. Amazing view, and quiet. Had a beautiful time relaxing and enjoying the nature. Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent ocean view
We loved the location for this cottage. Everything was perfect except the comfort of the living room furniture. It definitely needs to be replaced! The bed was very comfortable and the view out of the window was wonderful. We loved the skylights, windows and raised ceilings as they made the inside light and bright. Having the hot tub available was a much appreciated bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

rubi v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
My fiancé and I stayed a couple nights at the moonstone cottage. We enjoyed beautiful views of the ocean, and had a relaxing time in the jacuzzi. We visited Cooks beach which is only a 5 minute Drive from the house. This house felt cozy and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back to this lovely town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely coastal cottage!
My partner and dog fully enjoyed our weekend away in this adorable cottage. It was easy to get to, fairly clean and the views were exceptional. Tips for travelers, bring a couple extra blankets if you run cold, luckily we packed some with us. Great spot, quiet and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

GLORY W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil View, picture perfect sunsets
Stunning, private, artistic two room w bath. Comfortable furnishings, beaches and towns nearby. Hour f Mendocino (went to theater play). No freezer, only under counter refrig. Stayed 7 nights, a small freezer next to kitchen tall closest would be welcomed. Deck fenced, safe for dogs over 12 lbs. Yard is not fenced. Beautiful view, day and nights.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
The views are amazing, and it’s pretty close to town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ocean views, but…..
This little beach cottage has incredible ocean views, but sitting right on highway 1 the noise of the traffic was often a distraction. It is a dog friendly property, part of why I chose it, but very little area to get your dog out. Anything more then a short walk on the driveway we had to get in the car. The property is listed as a Sea Ranch property, but is not apart of that very special community.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mary Lynn B., Redwood Shores (Redwood City) California (SF Bay Area)

Liked: Cleanliness
View is superlative
Can't beat the ocean view from this bluff-top cottage. Cottage is cozy and as described. The kitchen, however, is more like a kitchenette...dorm-size refrigerator with no freezer, no cabinet or countertop space for prepping. There is a small portable ice maker that worked well, but don't bring anything you want kept frozen or pretty much anything larger than a 12-pack of Coke and a couple of deli salad containers. Our stay was pleasant and the view is eye candy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Never tired of the view.
Stayed 4 nights, myself, my wife, and our dog. What a place, the pictures don't do it justice. The view was incredible. Located right on the bluff overlooking a small cove, waves crashing on the rocks, lovely sea breeze, hawks, gulls, and a ton of birds I can't identify. Super private...the only person we saw from the property was a guy tending his yard on the other side of the cove, maybe 75 or 100 yards away. There is a privacy fence to separate the deck from the house next door. You feel like you are a zillion miles from anyone. Hwy 1 is right there, but with the fence, and the fact we were always focused on the ocean, we were never bothered by it. The two sitting areas at the bluff are fenced, never worried about the dog. These, along with the deck, dining table, and couch provide plenty of choices in view and seating. I don't understand some of the complaints left in other reviews. The new split-system heat pump HVAC unit worked splendidly (and quietly). There were ample towels. We did bring and use one extra blanket as we slept with heater off and window open to the ocean breeze. The kitchen is small but well equipped...so well equipped that we had to shuffle appliances around based on what we needed at any given time, which was not a problem. Management makes it clear that they provide a starter set of consumables only, so bring a couple rolls of TP and maybe some paper towels if you are staying more than a night or two. Gualala is not a location for night life, the town closes down about 8pm, the the cottage is 6 miles outside of town anyway. If you want clubs and excitement this may not be the place for you. However, if you are looking for quiet relaxation in a clean and comfortable setting we strongly recommend Moonstar Cottage. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Views
This quaint cottage had a good shower, comfy indoor furniture and bed, brand new patio furniture, crystal clear water in a relaxing outdoor hot tub, and and incredible view of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H., Brighton, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy spot with an incredible view
The cottage is in a great spot. You won’t be disappointed by the privacy. The view is amazing. The cottage is well located, so you can spend several days exploring the attractions along the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie M., Fair Oaks ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Gualala getaway
We needed a quick getaway and this property fit the bill.. Small cottage for 2 and the view was spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Honeymoon House
This is one of my favorite places to be. Everything about it is perfect for us! We spent our honeymoon here 6 years ago. It was great to come back! The only thing I can think of that would make it better, is if there was a reclining couch like there is used to be. But no matter what, we love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Diane W.

View excellent, all else not so much
Overall, an ok stay. Number of issues. Advertised a gate as the property is right on Hwy 1. No gate at all. Front door literally 50 feet from the highway with free access from anyone driving by. One of the two door locks was "under repair" and instructions said not to use. The "refrigerator" froze our salad, asparagus and avocados, ruining them. The last two nights we were chased in by swarms of termites (picture available). Ice maker advertised, but didn't work. Slider extremely hard to open/close (took grown man both hands/arms to open). When checking out via phone, the manager did not ask how our stay was otherwise I would have shared these items with her.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute/adorable little house
Fabulous place to stay with amazing ocean views ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberly M.

Definitely "rustic"...
Admittedly, I like amenities. The internet work just fine for us. The View was spectacular and sitting in the hot tub was lovely after having our barbecue dinner. Was not expecting dirty pot holders, a couple of roaches in the kitchen, an uncomfortable Master bed, and not enough bath towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
The view was beautiful and the pictures did not do it justice. We usually stay in sea ranch and thought we’d try a different experience. The place was wonderful and views were beyond belief. The only problem we had was in relation to staying with our dog. We had to get in the car to take her for walks. Not really a complaint it was just different for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily T., Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property! Fantastic Stay!
My husband and I stayed here for 4 days and the property and our stay were both wonderful! The view is gorgeous and the crisp winds of the coast felt so great! Not quite the same as a summer in Iowa :) there were many things to do close by and the cottage itself was perfect! I have only small suggestions, nothing major. The paperwork given to us at the start of our stay mentioned to clean the dishwasher, but there is no dishwasher. As well, the front gate is broken and constantly open. We did not care at all, but there was much mention of 'making sure to lock the gate' which we could not do. Also, the cottage could do with a few coasters for the beautiful table and a couple extra throw blankets. Everything else was great! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway with great views.
Great property. Loved our three nights there, enjoying the views at both high and low tide, along with the hot tub and we even grilled dinner on the deck one night. Perfect place for a couple looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway. If you bring enough supplies and a couple extra towels for the hot tub and of course your favorite beverages, you never need leave the deck! Everything worked well and the wi fi worked all the time. Will likely return. Oh, at low tide use the binoculars to find the big blubbery guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean getaway
Well appointed, beautiful view, close to sightseeing, relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Todd E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible manager screws up a good property
Buyer beware. It's too bad the property management agency did such a lousy job. The place is pretty special, despite a dirty oven and stove, a broken door lock that locked us out twice during our stay, dishes that had been put away wet (ewww, slimy) in the cabinet, and a toilet whose wax seal is broken for that rock and roll urination experience. Never received arrival instructions ahead of time in VRBO or in email (not even spam folder). Even pinged the agent in the morning we were heading up and didn't hear back until after we had arrived at the place hours later. Right before arrival got a text with... the wrong code for the lock box. Finally chased them down by phone and they blamed me for not getting the arrival email, and said we had to drive back into town to pick up the keys (couldn't they have texted this to us?). Crappy experience. Location is great. Good ocean views, crashing surf, good hot tub and bed (bring your own bedding), but a minimalist kitchen (bring your own knives) that you'll probably want to clean when you arrive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021