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Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Gualala, CA
  • Gualala Bluff Trail
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cooks Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Gualala

When you stay at this vacation home in Gualala, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Gualala River and Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery. .This beach vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Alinder Gallery of Photography and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gualala Bluff Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gualala Bluff Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gualala Arts Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cooks Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Canoe Coffee & Tea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trinks - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK

Otter's Rest

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This beautiful, dog-friendly home right on the Pacific Ocean has the charm and views that you look for when vacationing on the Northern California Coast! Enjoy a stunning back deck with a gas grill on sunny summer days, a wood-burning fireplace and a Roku Smart TV on chilly coastal evenings, and unforgettable oceanfront vistas from an incredible bluff-top property!

This oceanfront home is located in the heart of Gualala, offering guests easy access to every necessity in this small, charming town. A variety of restaurants, markets, and art galleries await less than a mile south, and Gualala Point Regional Park (which includes the Bluff Top Trail, the Salal Trail, and excellent whale watching at Gualala Point) and the Sea Ranch Golf Links are only two miles south. If you find yourself craving indoor activity, the Gualala Arts Center is only one mile away.

Things to Know
Cell and WiFi services are very inconsistent in this area.
This home is right on an ocean bluff; please always supervise your children and your dog.
This home is not recommended for children under 18 due to the proximity of the bluffs.
Please note that this home is in a neighborhood that is prone to seasonal visits from ants. We always try to be as proactive as possible when dealing with this issue.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, 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.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 is also known as

New Listing Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Heart 1 dog House
New Listing Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Heart 1 dog
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Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Close to Town one dog OK
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New Listing Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Heart 1 dog House
New Listing Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Heart 1 dog

Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent rest!

Spent a few days relaxing and enjoying the beautiful Mendocino coastline at Otter’s Rest. This was the ideal place for us to stay and enjoy the amazing views. It was easily walkable to town where everyone was so nice and welcoming. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R., Rancho Cordova

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Stay

This house has such a great view, very clean, and we liked the open floor plan. A reading lamp (perhaps a floor lamp) would be great, as I had to use my little reading light to read my book. It's in a tiny neighborhood, so to do my run and walks, we had to drive to the Sea Ranch area. Not a big deal, as the ocean view more than made up for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can't Beat This View

Beautiful home with an amazing view! The only downside is there is a beautiful deck with a full view of the ocean but the the
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday celebration

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional views!!!

This was perfect for us and our 16 year old Boston Terrier, it felt like home away from home!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Otter’s Rest getaway

Enjoyable five days at Otter’s Rest with fabulous weather. Very comfortable & enjoyable house. Good location with spectacular close ocean views of rocky coast from deck & windows. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen & baths. One negative is no pretty sunsets as blocked by hill & house.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H., Chico, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view, house, and town!

Lovely older home that was superbly redone! The house is quite literally on a cliff, with killer views of the ocean. Even though it rained torrentially for our stay, we still had a great time just hanging out! My only complaint is that I really wanted to swim at Sea Ranch pools, and I did ask if I could get passes or pay extra. Unfortunately, I did not receive a reply until we were already there. I guess you have to rent a home within the Sea Ranch development itself, to use their pools, etc. Oh well
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfect view and sound of waves
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

Loved everything about our stay. The house is well laid out, very clean, very comfortable, all the necessary amenities and equipment, conveniently located on the edge of town, spectacular ocean views. Loved being able to find a nice place that also welcomes a dog. Was also pleased by how easy it was to communicate with Vacasa and appreciated their responsiveness.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House and Location

Otter's Rest is a beautiful house on the bluffs. It is very well maintained inside and the view is perfect for whale watching. We spent the entire time enjoying the outdoors and making use of the board & card games left for visitors. Several whale spouts were sighted and the area information binder for guests inspired a few fun outings to kayaking and the skunk train. Highly recommend for a peaceful visit with loved ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim L., North NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Million dollar views

This house is one of the very few that I can say the pictures/description doesn't do it justice. Amazing views of the ocean from anywhere inside the house and outside the house. The rear deck, facing the ocean, is very spacious and had very comfortable outside furniture. The house itself is located in a very quiet neighborhood, in a cul-de-sac, so no thru traffic. It was a quiet, peaceful place to just relax and enjoy nature. The house was very clean, the beds were very comfortable, the 3 armchairs in the living room were comfortable and perfectly placed to just sit and get lost looking at the ocean. We had great views of pelicans hovering in the air, then diving down to catch fish. The town, the house is in, is small, but we loved it since it never got busy, not too crowded, but had everything you might need, like grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, etc. One of the grocery stores hosts a BBQ cookout every weekend and it looked/smelled awesome. We can't wait to return to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A., Orangevale, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax with the parents

We wanted to treat my wife's parents to a relaxing view for Mothers Day. Great place and setup for an elderly couple to relax and stare at the ocean for a couple of days. Kitchen was well appointed for us to cook/prep meals for them during our stay. Beds were quite comfortable too (we prefer softer mattresses in general, which the upstairs was).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C., Folsom, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

On the Ocean - Great overlook! Very nice digs! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

L J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

This property is just as advertised. Expect to see amazing views and delightful wildlife. Very comfortable accommodations from beds to easy chairs and neat and clean from top to bottom. We loved the kitchen! We will dream about this vacation and hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

Awesome house!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Relaxing New Year's

Beautiful location, very quiet, fabulous view. Spent all day just watching the ocean and the birds, and listening to the surf. Very well appointed kitchen, extremely comfortable beds and chairs to lounge in.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view!

Well equipped and great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Things that come to mind: Peace, relaxation, unbeatable view, and great location. Great access to town but yet far enough away for great privacy. Spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. Well stocked kitchen and a real wood burning fireplace. A word about Nor CA and ants. I lived in Nor Cal for 20 years at 4 different locations, and each place would occasionally have ants. We had a few ants during our stay but they’re tiny and nothing to be concerned about. Cleanliness has nothing to do with ants, this place was spotless. You won’t find a better place at this price along the Mendocino coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing ocean view home

Amazing ocean view home. Great porch for relaxing and chairs in the living room facing the incredible view! My family really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Gualala

Beautiful. The most well appointed kitchen of any of our VRBO rental stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome view, great house

My family and I stayed at this house and really enjoyed our time. The view of the ocean is awesome and the house was a nice place for us to hang out, play games and cook together. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The view is amazing!

This house was perfect for my husband and I and my brother and his wife. The kitchen has everything you need, we all love to cook; so that is important. The beds were so comfortable and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean was wonderful. But the best part is that we were as close to the water as we have ever been. We saw whales- so many of them. Deer came to visit. The fenced yard for our dog was perfect too. We enjoyed this house more than any other one we have rented. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Otters Rest

This property was a wonderful get-away Vaca for our 4 nights there. The home is well kept, nicely equipped and in the most outstanding coastal bluff location. We are already planning to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022