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Charming oceanfront home, private hot tub, & water views

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gualala, CA
  • Cooks Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Gualala Point Regional Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bowling Ball Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming oceanfront home, private hot tub, & water views

Cove House

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This cozy cove cottage provides you with everything you need to feel right at home during your Gualala getaway. A large deck and a fenced yard give you and your guests plenty of space to spread out and take in the stunning views of the ocean and the rocky cliffs of the California Coast. Best of all, this home also includes a private outdoor hot tub where you can soak your worries away. Please be aware the fireplace in the photos is not an available amenity at this time. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.


What's nearby:
Being right on the water, you will no doubt want to spend your vacation lying on the beach, soaking up the sun. Glennen Gulch is just over a half-mile from your front door and offers sandy shores from which you can launch your Pacific adventures. Necessities such as grocery stores, banks, gas stations, as well as shops and restaurants are less than three miles away in downtown Gualala. About two miles south of town you will find other attractions such as the Bluff Trailhead in Gualala Point Regional Park for a beautiful oceanfront hike, or Sea Ranch Golf Links for those looking to spend some time out on the greens.

Things to know:
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 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.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gualala

Located in Gualala, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at B. Bryan Preserve and California Coastal National Monument, while Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery and Alinder Gallery of Photography are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gualala, CA

What's nearby

  • Cooks Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gualala Bluff Trail - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Gualala Arts Center - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Gualala Point Regional Park - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Bowling Ball Beach - 15 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Canoe Coffee & Tea - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trinks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming oceanfront home, private hot tub, & water views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming oceanfront home, private hot tub, & water views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming oceanfront home, private hot tub, & water views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming oceanfront home, private hot tub, & water views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Cooks Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gualala River and Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery. Alinder Gallery of Photography is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Wavelore

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Place was good, Vacasa was a nightmare!

Unfortunately Vacasa confirmed a change in my reservation in writing and then didn't honor their confirmation and it wound up costing an extra 1000! Beware when dealing with them.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful ocean views

This little place was perfect for us. The furnishings were clean and comfortable, hot tub with view of water was super! …..And it was already heated when we arrived. Kitchen was well stocked with equipment for cooking and all necessary utensils. A nice little yard and deck. Close to highway, but no highway noise! The only irritation/confusion was the VRBO & Vacasa relationship. Why two businesses we had to respind to. That is not very personalised
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

kirk H.

Cozy Cottage

Its a nice place. Out of the way near the quaint town of Gualala.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway - Inaccurate Listing

The house was very nice. The view was amazing. Kitchen had everything needed to cook for two.Minor noise from California 1, but not much.Hot tub was wonderful.Be aware, though, that the house DOES NOT have a working wood stove, despite the title and listing information for the property. This was something of a disappointment for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Ryan C.

Great view!

This is a great, clean little cottage with an incredible view. The hot tub + sunset in the evenings was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley Q.

Cove House

Incredible view, wonderful hot tub. Loved the floor to ceiling windows looking out to the ocean. Very nice home.

10/10 Excellent

Liam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect coastal stay

Perfect coastal stay. Nothing over the top but everything you need for a cozy coastal getaway. Hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Stephen F.

Sweet place with beautiful views!

The views were epic from the back deck!
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

Second time staying here

This was our second time staying here. We love coming up in the off season as there’s less people in the area. It’s usually rainy but we got lucky this trip.

10/10 Excellent

Jessika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

This place was perfect for my husband and I to celebrate our anniversary! Great views, close to restaurants and shops, and many great trails to explore. I would definitely come stay here again. Clean place, plenty of blankets, everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ariana S.

Spectacular! Breath Taking!

Amazing Ocean front cozy home! Close to bluff trails, markets, and restaurants! Will come again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Raea S.

View

Beautiful View and sliding Doors outside. Great hot tub
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

This is a very special location!

Sunsets. View of ocean. Whale watching. Star gazing

10/10 Excellent

James J K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning costal view home

This home has one of the most stunning ocean views and is just perfect for the ocean get away we were looking for. Thank you for everything. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Carolina R.

Great stay

Very nice house. Totally recommend it. I would say the kitchen and the bathroom could definitely use an upgrade, but they are still fully functional. The views are breathtaking and the hot tub is a big plus.
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10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

peaceful relaxing

The home has wonderful views a chance to take time to slow down and enjoy life and reflect what is truly important. Also enjoy the person who you are with.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and relaxing

I was recuperating from an injury and this was the ideal location. We found it exactly as described other than it's in Gualala, not Sea Ranch. The hot tub with the ocean view was great and everything we needed was provided or available a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Beautiful view, cozy house

The view was amazing, the house was very cozy and well stocked. It could use a few updates - the electrical outlets are loose and things did not stay plugged in well, the blinds have seen better days, and the baseboard heaters are not up to the task of heating. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and dishes, the living room is very comfortable, the windows make everything feel very open. The hot tub was amazing. The house is located very conveniently to Gualala and Point Arena. The Surf market is nearby and had a great selection - especially for such a small market - and was reasonably priced. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon & Roberta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy With An Awesome View

This is a comfortable place for a couple. Amenities are close at Gualala. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the waves in the cove below. Our only issue was that when we arrived, the code that unlocks the door didn't work. It was easily remedied by calling VRBO who gave us a new code.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Samantha P.

Charming home overlooking the water

Cute little cottage house, great views and worked perfect for the 2 of us. Very relaxing place to spend some time, no service which is great and Wi-Fi as needed. The house itself could use some quality TLC. The bed is bit firm and the blinds are broken in the room, the knives are dangerously dull and the faucet is duct taped together. You pay over $150 cleaning fee but the shower and hot tub (inside cover) is full of mold. A few updates could go a long way, other than that it was a delightful stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Itamar C.

Magnificent view & hot tub

Lovely stay with my wife and infant. Simple house on the coast with a view that is well worth the price. Saw and heard seals from the house. Hot tub was ready for us on arrival. House was clean and everything functioned. Wall heater in bedroom and living area kept the house warm as well as the wood burning fireplace. Our 9 month old was warm and happy and so were we. If you're looking for an extra fancy house with bells and whistles, just look at the view and then look at it again while sitting in the hot tub and ask yourself, do I really need bells and whistles when I have this view? Could the house use some upgrades, sure. But it was more than enough for us and we will be back.
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8/10 Good

Rodger B.

Great romantic getaway house but with a couple of shortcomings

We spent 4 nights at this house and it was pretty stellar. The view is amazing and the hot tub was great. I would give this home 5 stars except for the following minor issues. We like to cook and we planned on making all of our meals here. The problem is that the stove top has some issues. The burners would get to temperature but then fade out and then get hot again. It made cooking very challenging. The second issue is that there was a mouse in the rafters. It only occurred one night but we could here it making noise and squeaking. I know that the location is near the woods so I wasn't too concerned but it terrified my partner. The third issue is that that the check in time is 4pm and the check out time is 10am. This cut down on the amount of time that we could enjoy the home. 10 am is very early to depart after 4 nights of relaxation. 11 am would be better. Noon would be optimal.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Charlie X.

Cozy home and great view!

My spouse and I have been looking for a one room house to rent for her birthday and Valentine celebration. Cove house was just what we both wanted. Small with one bedroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, and a hot tub. The view from the backyard to the shore was amazing. Everything goes accordingly to plan and we both needed a small quiet place to spend over the weekend. Overall it's a great cozy little house with a fire place, the woods were provided by the owner. We will definitely recommended and come back again. Now to the small things that needs to be address. The main bedroom's blind needs to be replace, it was broken and won't shut all the way. The pillows and blankets needs to be upgraded. The blanket were thin and it gets cold at night during the winter season. Luckily we brought our own blanket. There are heaters but it takes a long time to heat up the room. The fireplace was great but with a small cigarette lighter, it's hard to start up the fire. Luckily I learn a few skills to start a fire with little to no tools. The grilled wasn't clean properly, it was only scrap down from the top and slide back. The dish soap needs an upgrade to Dawn, Palmolive just won't do the job. It's the little things that needs to be address. Overall, everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Misa R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nice location but property not kept up

When we arrived we found that the blinds in the bedroom were broken open and that made us on comfortable. By the rough nail holes in the wall we were able to jimmy a curtain out of the only other sheet we had because we felt it was unsafe. It was very cold there and we were not provided with blankets and the bed has a thin questionably clean sheet, dusty and scratchy comforter and 2 very sad pillows. The bed room has low ceilings, side tables with unfinished plywood sharp edges, and folding chair in the cornered. The aesthetic that matched a child bedroom. Over all hours was dusty and our allergies weren’t happy. We tried to contact the host about the low flow toilet that was clogged when we arrived but did not hear back from our host at any point in our trip. We also contacted them about finding the lights to the hot tub and not hear back either. The property is located right off Highway on which is convenient but ultimately very loud and the little house shook when the garbage was picked up early (also not mentioned by host). At night it’s pitch black and the host conveniently left us two broken flash lights on the counter to help us out. The hot tub was grimy and had a layer of skin on the rim of the tub and needed to filled when we arrived. The view from the hot tub is great though. Our last day the power went out and we were isolated without service or a way of getting directions, also did not hear from host or find directions on how to use the fire place. Kitchen had no salt, oil or seasonings, dishes were rough hardly clean and the sponge left your hand smelling of mildew which was gross. In the bathroom they provided us with dove body soap which was convenient. The bath mat was disgusting and had seen better days and was immediately put in the. Also the dryer did not work. The view from the back of the property is incredible but the property is poorly managed and dirty. Unfortunately I can’t recommend this property and am still waiting to hear back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little place

Perfect for two…..great views, great hot tub, well stocked with kitchen equipment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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