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Waterfront Elk Home: Beach, Kitchen & Pet-Friendly

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Beach
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Elk, CA
  • Place, Greenwood State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Greenwood Community Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mendocino Coast Massage
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

About this property

Waterfront Elk Home: Beach, Kitchen & Pet-Friendly

Summary:

Greenwood Beach Cottage



The Space:

Picture yourself at this cozy, dog-friendly cottage with spectacular views, just steps from Greenwood State Beach and cove. This rental is perfect for a romantic getaway where you can enjoy the majesty of the ocean out on the deck while you sip your favorite beverage, take in the amazing show of stars in the evening, or head inside and cozy up in front of the fireplace.



What's nearby:

Queenie's Roadhouse Café, with delicious coffee drinks and sumptuous fresh omelets, is a two-minute walk from the cottage, while the Elk Grocery and Deli next door has all the fixings to fill your picnic baskets. Take a short stroll over to Bridget Dolan's Pub and delight in the warm ambiance and excellent menu. Just 10 miles up the coast, enjoy dinner at Ledford House or the Albion River Inn, or continue north a few more miles to reach the picturesque community of Mendocino. With its quaint period inns, breathtaking views, and superb restaurants, Mendocino is bursting with artsy, unique shops for all. Visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens that overlook the ocean or explore the “secret” Glass Beach near Fort Bragg where the ground glistens with multicolored sea glass.



If you’re interested in hiking or doing some wine-tasting at the houses of nationally acclaimed local labels, travel east to walk among the expansive set of old redwoods at Hendy Woods State Parks, and then visit a host of famous vineyards and wineries - such as Navarro and Husch - nestled throughout the Tuscany-inspired Anderson Valley.



Things to know:

Free WiFi

Full kitchen

Please note that cell service is very inconsistent here; please read and/or print out all maps, driving directions, and instructions prior to departure



Guest Access:

Access to the property is off Shoreline Hwy down a steep hill, if coming from North of Elk on Shoreline Hwy you will need to drive past the driveway and turn around, if coming via South of Elk on Shoreline Hwy you will be able to turn left and drive down the hill to park in the driveway.



Other Things to Note:

Check-in Form: To ensure a smooth and secure stay for all guests, we kindly require completion of our short check-in form after booking. This includes signing our standard rental agreement and verifying guest and payment information. It only takes a few minutes and helps us prepare the home for your arrival.



Pet Policy: We welcome up to 2 well-behaved dogs (50 lbs or under). A nightly pet fee applies and all pets must be disclosed at booking. Pets may not be left unattended unless crated, must stay off furniture, and guests are responsible for cleanup and reporting any damage. Undeclared pets or excessive mess may result in additional fees.

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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
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

Elk

Located in Elk, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Albion River Bridge and Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mendocino Coast Massage and Lazy Creek Vineyards. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Elk, CA

What's nearby

  • Greenwood State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Greenwood Community Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mendocino Coast Massage - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Skunk Train - 42 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Glass Beach - 47 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbor House Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Maritime Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beacon Light Comm & Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elk House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greenwood restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Elk Home: Beach, Kitchen & Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Waterfront Elk Home: Beach, Kitchen & Pet-Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Greenwood State Beach and Greenwood Community Center. Mendocino Coast Massage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Omar M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this VRBO! Beautiful vistas, quiet with only the sounds of the ocean and some birds. Enjoyed exploring the area Redwoods and small towns. The drives from Bodega Bay to Ft. Bragg on the PCH were breathtaking. The view from the bedroom picture windows are incredible and the gas fireplace complemented the whole house vibe! Some suggestions are to have better lighting for the driveway since it’s on a cliff, replace the kitchen rug as it is a tripping hazard and provide a baking pan or cookie sheet. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view and location! Cozy house, a wonderful place overall. The only negative was the loose gravel driveway at such a steep incline. Our car got stuck trying to pull out one evening. It should definitely be paved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norma H.

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

Killer view

Although the driveway was steep, overall property was comfortable. Needs lots of tlc outside and clearing for dogs. Did not know how to check out until we could get reception. We actually left at 9:30 am!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Don’t stay here if you don’t have four wheel drive we could not get our car out of the gravel drive way for one hour and Vacasa was no help. The house is adequate the view is breathtaking. The little town is great. But I would never stay in a Vacasa managed property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Spring break mini vacation

The views from the house were incredible! Loved the walk to the beach with my son and dogs. The market was lovely, and The Elk Restaurant and the Greenwood were wonderful. Would've love to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

30th Anniversary

Perfect beach view and Elk is a sweet little town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsy T.

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

Heaven by the beach

We have stayed here several time with our dog. We got engaged on the beach below so it holds a special place in our heart! The views are breathtaking and the sound of the waves relaxing throughout our stay! Can not wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bret R.

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

Elk Cottage

Great views, walk to the market, gallery, gift store and great restaurants in the area. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

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

Darling little cottage

Cute place, great views, beach access without crossing roads!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline C.

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

The cottage was very quaint and the ocean views were amazing.

The process was easy and Vacasa kept in close contact with us during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ward B.

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

Amazimg views

The views and access to the beach made this place spectacular! We loved the natural setting above all else.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsy T.

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

Cozy Elk Getaway!

Cozy with amazing views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabet O.

Loved the property!!

Loved the property, it was everything they described it to be. Enjoyed a few days at the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette S.

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

Serenity now

Stunning ocean view, cozy environment, everything worked, fun walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Million Dollar View!

We loved the property. It’s a great place to get away from it all. The views were amazing. Very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa and Paul G.

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

Hillside Cottage

This quaint cottage sits high above the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular view of rocky cliffs and a secluded beach. The cottage was small but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

Whales

Enjoyed the beautiful ocean view the sounds of the waves lulling me to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

yanjie d.

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

Peaceful

a peaceful escape from city! walk to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

This place is in an idealic location with fantastic views. Very peaceful.

Everything went smoothly, except the WiFi password didn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ariel S.

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

Beautiful view!

This property was very lovely. The view is absolutely amazing from the bedroom. There isn’t easy beach access directly from the house but it’s not hard to find the way down to the beach. It was quite and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia N.

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

Beautiful as always

This is our 3rd annual trip and it never disappoints. The view of the beach from the bedroom is breathtaking. I also enjoyed all of the upgrades to the home. It made the stay just a bit sweeter.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Check Vacasa, they have my full review. Don’t feel like doing it twice.

Not that great except for the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kelsey B.

Cute Remote Spot with Great Views

We had a great stay and enjoyed our time in this small cottage with awesome views. There were a few elements that could have been improved like uncomfortable beds and overgrown paths to the deck. Overall we felt the price was too high after taxes and fees added up for what it ended up being.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josephine N.

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

Gorgeous place

The location and view were outstanding! If you want a quiet, relaxing, simple place where you can sit in bed and stare at a gorgeous view all day long, and walk to a lovely beach daily, this is the perfect spot for you! It was a bit of a drive to Mendo, hiking, etc., but we didn't mind. Do be aware that the place is not especially private from your cohabitors. The one bathroom is accessible through the back bedroom, and the front bedroom (with the view) has a curtain rather than a door.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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