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The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars

Holiday home in Manchester with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Exterior
The forest view side of the Beachhouse. Amazing variety of trees.
Ocean view from the rooftop terrace. Every direction is gorgeous.
Share a bottle of wine, a cozy rooftop living room, blue water and forest views.
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Irish Beach
  • Place, Manchester Beach
  • Place, Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars

A fully equipped, recently built (2003) beach home with two comfy bedrooms with yummy queen beds, a great room, a private deck outside the kitchen, and a cozy, romantic rooftop living room or a back yard jacuzzi with ocean views and starry, starry nights. Our beach house and decks are protected from the strong winds that buffet the bluffside. Take a walk down the nature path or the road past Pomo Lake to the private, gated beach for five miles of sandy coast, dramatic rocks, and lively tidepools to explore. Or just cross the road and enjoy the thick Mendocino forest. Our home is two fully independent duplexes. Sarah and I have the smaller one bedroom south side, but we are rarely in residence. If by chance we are there during your visit, we are especially quiet and considerate.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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

About the area

Manchester

Located in Manchester, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manchester State Park and Brush Creek-Lagoon Lake Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve, while Arena Theater and Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum 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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Map
Manchester, CA

What's nearby

  • Irish Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Manchester Beach - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • B. Bryan Preserve - 14 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Garcia River Casino - 17 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Employee Dining Room - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Irish Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Manchester State Park and Manchester Beach. Brush Creek-Lagoon Lake Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve and Lake Davis Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable. The easy access to a fairly secluded beach was great. Owner was very quick to respond to questions
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great stay!

Great stay, as advertised. Nice sunset views, and the hot tub under the stars was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf Karl B.

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

Pleasant stat

We had a pleasant stay at Jess’ property. The property had everything we needed and was a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

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

Great quiet spot to get away & relax

Very nice, quiet, comfortable property. Quaint, homie, and private. Perfect place to avoid crowds and noise especially for NYE for the family, including our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Excellent Getaway

We love the Irish Beach area and have visited several times, and this place is a highlight. The location and views are terrific, the place is modern yet comfortable, and Jess is a really great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik B.

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

Clean and comfortable with beach access

Very enjoyable long weekend with a medium sized dog. Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Comfortable home base for CA coast

I stayed here with a friend for a long weekend - we enjoyed ourselves immensely! Highlights were listening to the birds, the scent of the sweetgrass, a soak in the hot tub, and using this as a home base to explore the lovely coastal towns nearby. Jess left excellent and helpful instructions. We planned ahead for cooking on the induction burners/air fryer and the kitchen was pretty well appointed. We'd recommend a visit to Point Arena for two excellent bakeries - Franny's and Pelican Bread. Also highly recommend the coastal hike along the Stornetta Public Lands/Point Arena lighthouse. We'd stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Irish Beach

Great location and access to a beautiful beach where you can roam for miles. It is small but has all you need. Great for a couple or small family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Coastal Retreat

My gf and I enjoyed our stay at this coastal property. Plenty of room including 2 bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen that were all clean. The beach was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

A peaceful stay

My mother and I celebrated her 80th birthday at the house and it was lovely. The beach is beautiful and we enjoyed star watching. The house was very clean and well appointed. We enjoyed our time and hope to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

C Bryan G.

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

Let it go

Relaxing. As advertised. One component did not work all else was as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Tranquil

This was the perfect weeklong getaway for me and my dogs. It's beautiful, quiet, and very peaceful. I like to leave town the week of the 4th in order to be able to sleep. We have too many people setting off fire crackers all week long. I came home feeling quite refreshed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Irish Beach Getaway

Very lovely stay - comfortable and clean. Good beds, excellent heat for that foggy chill. The only drawback for us was a limited kitchen - we usually do a lot of cooking when we’re traveling and it was a challenge here - but we made it work. The hosts were very welcoming and sweet. I’d go back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nolan H.

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

A Pleasant Stay

My dog Jack and I enjoyed our stay in this Irish Beach vacation home, one of our favorite parts of Northern California to visit and explore. The home was very clean and nicely appointed and I found the bed quite comfortable. Cooking enthusiasts may find this home somewhat limiting as the refrigerator & freezer space is small and the hot plate, countertop oven/air fryer & outdoor grill present obstacles if you plan to cook for a large group but were entirely adequate to my needs. Vacationers with mobility issues should be aware the house is on a hill and does require negotiating two short flights of stairs for the main entrance, a split flight of stairs for the garage entrance, and access to the bathroom also requires a short flight of stairs. My dog enjoyed the beach access and visiting the remarkably handsome dog that lived in the full length mirror in the walk in closet. We enjoyed our time here and would rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely and quiet home with wildlife wandering through the yard! Having access to the private beach was very special. The fireplace needs to be fixed, but other than that, all in all a great stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay. Loved the location and serenity of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms are clean with lots of amenities. Charging is convenient if you have an EV. Location is great for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The trip was a relaxing, quiet getaway. The description and photos in the ad are accurate. The house has lots of windows, great for watching the deer that appeared in the yard each day. There are 2 decks that offer great views. The outside hot tub was a very nice perk, as was access to the private beach. Dogs are allowed off leash. There were a few others there on Sunday but on Monday we had the beach pretty much to ourselves. I chatted with Jess for a few minutes before he headed out. Pleasant to talk to. He has the adjoining house. Written instructions were detailed and clear. The combination of quiet and thin walls/windows means that conversations in the bedrooms could be heard outside the house. Not an issue if the hosts are gone but otherwise need to be cognizant of the noise. Same with taking my dog out at night. Difficult to be quiet going out the front door which is near the front door of the adjoining house. I would have opted to go out the garage instead if the host was staying on site so as to not bother him.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi R.

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

Suited Our Needs

After months of dealing with aging parents and angsty kids, my best friend and I needed a de-stress trip, and this rental was perfect for that. We loved the location, proximity to the beach, and the peace and quiet. The window seats were wonderful with plenty of light for reading and working on projects we brought. We were a little bummed that the fireplace didn't work, since it was quite chilly, but the heaters did a good job of warming us up. The beds were comfortable, the sheets soft, and everything we needed was provided. We stopped at Frannie's Bakery on our way home, and it definitely lived up to the owner's recommendation! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia E.

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

Beach Getaway

The property is perfect, everything you need for a quiet getaway! Watch the sunset on a clean, private beach. Short drive to Elk for delicious food. Cook food at home, relax in the hot tub. The house was clean, the neighborhood was quiet. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiti D.

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

Comfortable stay

We enjoyed our stay here and felt the descriptions were accurate and the local information about activities were so helpful. The kids loved the bakery and the B. Bryan Reserve.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jake L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great spot, limited communication

Had a lovely stay, but the host was not especially communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine K.

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

Sisters' getaway

My sisters and I had the opportunity to spend some time away. We all love to cook. We did not understand from the listing that the kitchen did not have a regular stove and oven. There was equipment that functioned as such, but it wasn't equipment we were acquainted with and required us to adjust our recipes and figure out how it all worked. It was nice to have the cozy fireplace and views of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie h.

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

Great place, very convenient

I loved the house. The only comment I would make and it is not a negative, just to let people be aware. The only bathroom is up about 5 stairs next to the kitchen and if you using the bathroom during the night, be aware that you need to navigate walking into the next room and walking up some stairs. But, the place if great and is very welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

E.H. B.

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

Great place to stay

This was a great place to stay. The house was clean and just as described. The roof patio was/is a great place to look at the sky and star gazing all night. I will save this place and book again. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jess Raphael

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Sarah and I (Jess) are Napa Valley folk. We aren't wine industry people, though. Sarah is a therapist specializing in adolescents and I am a criminal defense attorney. I'm a road cyclist, a Deadhead-turned-festival goer, and I love black licorice, trappist ales, and the wind. Sarah is all about social justice, and she loves to walk, converse, savor her morning tea, and travel to exotic places with me. We have a rambunctious dog named Bala, a large, friendly, mostly black aussie doodle badly in need of a good brushing. We love our new home, but unfortunately we are rarely in residence on our side of the duplex. When we are, you can expect to hear nothing from us because we are considerate above all else.

Why they chose this property

Why do we love Irish Beach? Because it is the garden spot on the entire California Coast. People coming to the Coast generally take Highway One as far north as Bodega, or perhaps even Sea Ranch, or they cut across Hwy 128 and go north to Mendocine or Ft Bragg. The area between Gualala and Hwy 128 is so quiet that you can walk down the center of Hwy One in Irish Beach. And yet, the coastline and beaches are STUNNING!! The rock formations, the tidepools, the five miles of empty sand beach from Irish Beach to the Pt Arena Lighthouse!! And Irish Beach is the only housing community on this entire section of amazing coast! It's a remarkable secret ... for now.

What makes this property unique

Our house is very pretty and very utilitarian. We made it a value by choice. We don't have extra rooms you don't need. Two comfy bedrooms and a large gathering room with a functional kitchen. The best part is the private view terrace and the rooftop "living room" with cushy sofas, and excellent protection from the relentless coastal wind that buffets the houses on the coastal bluff. Everything is comfy and colorful - the beds, the chairs, the window boxes with dozens of pillows, the rugs, the pictures on the walls, and the rooftop furniture. And if you tire of looking west to the ocean, turn around and marvel at the towering, diverse Mendocino Forest across the street! Oh, we also have a Traeger - the best barbeque known to man. And 220v electric vehicle charging. And a gym downstairs. And a rear lawn for the pups.

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English, Spanish

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