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Cozy Oceanfront Home! Only 30 feet from the water!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Back deck overlooking the bay only 30 feet away.
ice plants in bloom. back of the house facing the ocean.
blow hole off the back deck.
Back of house.
great views off back deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Whitethorn, CA
  • Place, Abalone Point
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Sands Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

MASTER BEDROOM

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Oceanfront Home! Only 30 feet from the water!

Shelter Cove is on California's Lost Coast where the King Range meets the Pacific Ocean. It experiences mild temperatures year around, so summers are not too hot and winters not to cold.

Because of the very steep terrain on the coastal areas surrounding Shelter Cove, the highway builders constructing State Route 1 (the "Shoreline Highway") decided it was too difficult to build the coastal highway along this long stretch of what is now know as "the Lost Coast". As a result, the small fishing village of Shelter Cove remained very secluded from the rest of the populous state, despite being only 230 miles (370 km) north of San Francisco.

Today, Shelter Cove is accessible by boat, a short 40 minute drive from Hwy 101 through the redwood forrest or via the small private Shelter Cove Airport. As a result of its seclusion, the Shelter Cove area has become a popular spot for those seeking quiet vacation respite.

Shelter Cove offers many amenities including a 9 hole golf course, fishing charters, a spa, deli, coffee shop, a light house, hiking trails, community center, gift shops, a general store, BrewPub and great restaurants.

There are also parks such as Black Sands Beach, Mal Coombs Park, Seal Rock Picnic Area and Abalone Point. Much of the land around Shelter Cove is in the King Range National Conservation Area, which is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and available to be enjoyed by the public.

This home is not only located directly on the water, it is walking distance or a very short drive to everything Shelter Cove has to offer. It has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. A fully equip kitchen, fire place, wet bar, garage and all the amenities of home. Best of all it has full views of the ocean throughout the house and a beautiful private redwood deck only feet from the crashing waves. You can listen to the waves all day and night and watch the only blowhole in Shelter Cove right from the comfort of your chair.

If you are looking for a nice quiet getaway for your family or friends then look no further!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Shelter Cove

Located in Shelter Cove, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Shelter Cove Marina and Briceland Vineyards Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sinkyone State Wilderness and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Confusion Hill Gravity House and Shrine Drive Thru Tree are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Whitethorn, CA

What's nearby

  • Abalone Point - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mal Coombs Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Black Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Avenue of the Giants - 42 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf Point Coffee + Bistro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Delgado Pizza and Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Tank - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Oceanfront Home! Only 30 feet from the water! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Oceanfront Home! Only 30 feet from the water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Oceanfront Home! Only 30 feet from the water!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Oceanfront Home! Only 30 feet from the water! located?

Situated in Shelter Cove, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Abalone Point, Mal Coombs Park and Shelter Cove Marina. Black Sands Beach is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Beautiful home!

We greatly enjoyed our stay in this house! The view was amazing.... the house was comfortable and the owner was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Weekend away

Enjoyed the view and waves crashing outside the window
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikole C., Mc Farland, Wisconsin USA

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

Wonderful ocean front place

We enjoyed our stay, we had a party of 5 and the home worked really well for us. The beds were clean and comfy, the kitchen was well stocked and the view was amazing. We all appreciated the little extra touches too. Thank you for a beautiful and restful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer m.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and view

The view was even better in person than in the photos! We could have sat all day watching the waves and the fog roll in. The house was very comfortable and well stocked- the beds were especially comfortable. The location was great- and a very short walk up to 2 of the 3 restaurants in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

JF at Shelter Cove

Very good stay. Everything we needed Wes there. Place was clean. Kitchen was very intuitive. Beautiful view and friendly neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

inga P.

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

On the ocean +++

This home is in a great location, clean, comfortable, and directly on the ocean. We've stayed in Shelter Cove many times at various properties and this was a unique experience being so close to the shoreline. Property manager was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna B.

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

Beautiful views

Great views, lovely home, stocked with all the essentials. The house is close to the water and you can see and hear all the waves crashing, very relaxing. We would have loved to have stayed longer than 4 nights days and we will be coming back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice house in lovely location had some issues

This house was as advertised and generally comfortable. We rented it for the view and it has that wonderfully. However, we arrived (2 couples) with 7 days worth of food, much of it frozen, and discovered the fridge was off and warm. We were quickly able to find the problem and turn it on--the GFI breaker had tripped. The manager knew the fridge was off and said she was planning to offer us a cooler! There was no curtain on the large patio window in the master bedroom. Wide open. While it looked out to the ocean, there was a backyard and it was disconcerting at night to undress in front of a large uncovered window. (There were holes in the frame where a curtain had previously hung.) There were no bedside tables in the second bedroom which were needed for meds, cpap, a light etc. There were nails in the walls where pictures had been taken down and no effort made to remove the nails that had held art. In general, we were satisfied with our stay but felt the house was not a good value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Yoshiko F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Best Ocean View

We enjoyed staying in Shelter Cove during the hottest time of this summer where the temperature was around high 60's and lower 70's at most. We enjoyed our stay and would go back and stay this house in the future despite of some flows. Good things first. The house had the great view of blow hole and 100's of whales that are migrating to the North. The wind was very strong in two days that splash was coming to deck and we couldn't even open the door. That is how close this house is standing by the ocean. We enjoyed the almost 240 degree ocean view with sunset everyday. Basically everything is within walking distance except the small grocery store up on the hill. These are all minor things(maintenance issues), but we weren't expecting with this price range of the rental house. The bath tub in master bed room was covered with mold in jet holes. The lighting in the house is very dark except above the wet bar. The coffee in the kitchen was very stale. The bed sheets on master bed had the tons of cheap chemical perfume smells from cheap detergent that caused the serious allergy, so are the extra sheets. The code did work with the front door, but there were something wrong with door that wouldn't open at all. The towel hanger in the master bed room fell off the first time my husband touched on the arrival day. He fixed it with the parts and tools that he got from the next door neighbors who are very friendly and nice. Overall, it was good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Views! The home is clean, comfortable, and has everything you’ll need, but the views make this property spectacular! We spent most of our time outside on the deck enjoying the view, ocean sounds, and the unique blowhole. We saw whales, a sea lion, and deer everywhere in Shelter Cove. It was also fun watching small aircraft take off and land while sitting on the deck. Owner was friendly and easy to communicate with. This was the second time we stayed at this property and we will definitely be back! I highly recommend.
View from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickolaus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular location and view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marya E.

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

Love this house!

Enjoyed our stay at your beautiful oceanfront home especially hanging out on the deck watching the blowhole! House is well stocked and very comfortable. Shelter Cove is an awesome place to kick back and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael r.

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

Awesome view

It was a great place to celebrate my birthday
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

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

Lost Coast

Perfect location: close to places to eat, community center, trailhead and the cove. We drove to Black Sands trailhead and dropped off three family member who hiked the Lost Coast Trail. We got to join the locals for bingo night at the community center and I took three yoga classes there too! We brought our golf clubs and golf balls and practiced putting on the golf course right across the street from the house. We enjoyed the Bistro, Ale Mill, Mario’s Marina Bar and Surf-point coffeehouse. We took an art workshop at the Makers Collective and got bodywork work done for massage.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great House

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

G David R.

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

Great Place

Perfect - just as advertised,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

House near a blow hole

Ocean would push water up like a spout. Great house great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

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

Beautiful home right on the Ocean

The house was very clean and was supplied with everything needed during our stay. Everything was great, along with easy check and good communication with the host. We had beautiful weather and have always loved Shelter Cove. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Oceanfront Experience

Hard to overstate the ocean access and with your own blow-hole no less. We’ll furnished and equipped, we had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy K.

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

Great winter wave watching

The house was big yet still managed to feel cozy and comfortable. The big picture windows facing the ocean gave us a continuous wave show. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of pots, knives and equipment and we had no problem creating festive meals for the eight people staying. Host and property owner were helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason Y.

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

Waves

Enjoyed watching the waves crash into the rocks in front of the house. Nice place to spend Christmas with the family. Clean and spacious,miss the majestic ocean views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

House was right on the water! Perfect for a family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Great place to stay

House was clean with a beautiful view. Would definitely reserve again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff K.

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

Location location location

Fantastic spot feet from the waves. So close, most of the windows and doors have mechanical issues from the salt spray. Sunset and wine! Coffee and sea life. Good beds. You better bring all the food u need and plan on cooking. Shelter cove is remote with essentially no store. The only store is 3.5 miles up a steep winding road and its basically a 7 11. Would we return? Definitely. But we enjoy steep narrow winding mtn roads.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Incredible location, probably one of the best views in shelter cove with an unobstructed view of the the coast range to the north and the ocean just feet from the porch. Fret communication from the manager and owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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