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

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A two-story wooden cabin with a covered porch and a garage.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, roads, and scattered buildings.
A wooden deck with wicker furniture, overlooking a grassy area with trees and a small building.
A room with a window seat, wooden chair, and pillows.
A spacious room with a dining area, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, large windows with blinds, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Manchester, CA
  • Place, Irish Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Manchester Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Mendocino Headlands State Park
    ‪59 min drive‬

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

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About the area

Manchester

Located in Manchester, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. California Coastal National Monument and Arena Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Davis Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve and Manchester State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Map
Manchester, CA

What's nearby

  • Irish Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Manchester Beach - 21 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum - 28 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Van Damme State Park - 49 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 59 min drive - 51.0 km

Restaurants

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

How much does it cost to stay at The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,220, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Davis Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve. Manchester Beach and Manchester State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect. Would love to stay longer. Quiet place of solitude with the benefit of coastal culture.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could use brighter lights in the kitchen area for cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities and stay were great. We had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great and very accommodating. Simple, easy location for day access around area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful location accommodating hosts.

Nice clean place , hosts were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant home and location!

This home was great for our weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was a total dream! My partner and I stayed here for a long weekend for our anniversary and already want to go back. The house has everything you need - big living space with tons of natural light, a well stocked kitchenette with full stovetop & oven (cooking was a breeze), two outdoor patios for enjoying the view, comfy beds, and a hot tub perfect for stargazing. Plus, the semi-private beach nearby is PERFECT!! There's parking, bathrooms, and it's only a short walk from the car to the beach, so you aren't hauling a cooler full of snacks for ages. The house is also conveniently located near Point Arena for some cute shops & eateries, and we had deer visit the meadow out back daily. Overall, staying here was truly great - the place was clean, well stocked (kitchen supplies, towels, bedding, etc.), and the check in / out process was a breeze. We were just two people but you easily could have 4-5 (there was an air mattress in one of the bedroom closets). Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a nice secluded home for a few days. The stars are so bright and plentiful, saw many shooting stars. The hot tub was a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

I am a repeat guest. Lovely property and host. Cleaning staff is very kind as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Simple Clean and close to beach

The host was next door and available for any needs. The place was clean and worked out well for our getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

This was perfect for our weekend getaway - close to CA Hwy 1 to explore the coast, well positioned near Gualala, Pt Arena, and Mendocino, and a comfortable home with all that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2025
Brendan, I'm very sorry. I just fixed the fireplace two weeks ago. What was wrong with it?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful!

I enjoy the serenity of this property and the beach and look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Gateway

Lovely property with beautiful views and all the essential necessities. Perfect for quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and Comfortable

The unit was well appointed and very comfortable. We would definitely stay the again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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