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Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
Interior
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Enjoy the area

Map
Fort Bragg, CA
  • Popular LocationMacKerricher State Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationInglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlass Beach11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Office 1

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature

Escape to this wonderful retreat with views of meadows, ocean & redwoods. Cozy stone-hearth fireplace provides an invitation for conversations deep into the night. Vintage daybed surrounded by the views provides a great place for reading & sipping tea. Big deck & sunroom. A cathedral ceiling & open floor plan gives a sense of space & relief, yet still provides visual privacy. Night sky is super dark, great for stars. Special “stargazing room” w/ large skylight. Horse experiences available.
The space
On many nights the sound of the ocean is a wonderful lullaby, complemented at times by distant frog song. The spring mornings are awash with birdsong. Watching the Wild Turkey or Blacktail Deer come out in the meadow is a sweet experience.

Downstairs, on the backside of the fireplace, is the king bed. There is an upstairs area with a queen bed, desk, chairs, and half bath. There is also a loft with single bed accessed by the captain's ladder, and the stargazing room beyond that. There are additional foldout beds that can be put on the floor and in the stargazing room to make it a king sized sleeping space. The captain's ladder and loft is not intended for children due to the nature of the ladder. Studio floorplan, so none of the rooms close off with walls and door.

We offer "Mindscape exploration with horses" experiences here (airbnb . com experience # 3624145) and if it is booked for the time you want, just ask us with as much notice as possible to see if an appointment for you can be added to the schedule.

We live on the adjacent 2 acre parcel. You can see our house on one of the photos. We also have an office and apartment above the separated two car garage across the driveway. This means we give you the space you want, and are very responsive hosts when you want us. It also means this is not the place to rent for a party or for more people than you sign up for. Not that you would do that though, just others of course. ;)
Guest access
There is parking for 2 vehicles, unless prior arrangements are made. The rental is on a 2 acre wooded parcel that you can explore, (just don't go through closed gates on our adjacent 2 acre parcel) and the stroll up and down the driveway is great.
Other things to note
Also, there is little cell phone coverage here. Sometimes text messages work. If this is an issue for you, most cell phone plans now allow "wi-fi" calling so you can use the wi-fi. Ask your carrier if you are not sure if you have this option.

Feel free to play ping-pong on the deck or lawn, or ask us to put the table away if it is out and you won't be using it. If it is on the lawn and you want it on the deck, just ask and we'll move it there!

Property manager

John

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Bragg

This vacation home is located in Fort Bragg. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve, while Triangle Tattoo Museum and Sea Glass Museum are cultural highlights.
Map
Fort Bragg, CA

What's nearby

  • MacKerricher State Park - 4 min drive
  • Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve - 4 min drive
  • Pudding Creek Beach - 9 min drive
  • Skunk Train - 10 min drive
  • Glass Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • Overtime Brewing - 10 min drive
  • North Coast Brewing - 10 min drive
  • Cowlick's Ice Cream Cafe - 11 min drive
  • Denny's - 10 min drive
  • Jenny's Giant Burger - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inglenook
My two grown sons and I try to get up to the Ft. Bragg area for a few days every year about this time, and we found this place to be just about perfect in every way. Owners John and Wendy were excellent hosts, both friendly and accommodating. The house itself had tons of character, something I always look for in accommodations when we stay there in that area. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful country home
We were greeted as soon as we arrived to a beautiful location in the woods. The home was very spacious and inviting. We had a fantastic stay and would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a hidden gem!
We absolutely loved our stay here!!! It was cozy and welcoming and a perfect home away from home. Our main priorities when staying anywhere are cleanliness and safety and this cabin was perfect in those regards. Everything was very clean and in working order and John was a great host. We loved the unique character and features of this cabin! The kids loved the loft areas, exploring the grounds and reading the books, and we loved that it was private and remote while still being close to town and the beach. Being in the forest while also being able to see the ocean was magical. Highly recommended! Staying here was a highlight of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ft Bragg
Fantastic stay. What a cool property. Quiet, remote and cozy. Just like we wanted. We arrived after dark (the drive up the private road was a little creepy at night. Lol) so we did not get a full appreciation of the view. Awoke in the morning to a view of the ocean on the horizon and deer in the adjoining pasture. The house itself is amazing. It’s kind of like I just walked into my grandparents’ house. Complete with China cabinets and family photos. It also had a great little library. It has all of the appliances you would need, not super modern but in good working order. Great Wi-Fi, if it isn’t working when you get there make sure the router by the front door is plugged in, the previous guests may have wanted a true getaway. There was zero AT&T cell coverage so the Wi-Fi calling was clutch for us. There are plenty of beds but since it is essentially one big room with 2 open lofts privacy is hard to come by. Overall, an incredible stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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Hosted by John

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