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'Rahus Ocean Refuge' with Manchester Coast Views!

Manchester Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,398 Sq Ft | Steps Required

Interior Space | Large Picture Windows | Manchester Coast Views

Exterior Space | Driveway Parking (2-3 Vehicles) | Oceanfront Deck

Exceptional

Highlights

On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
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Near Irish Beach

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

On beach
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washer/dryer

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Manchester, CA

Place, Irish Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Manchester Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Place, Russian Gulch State Park
‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

'Rahus Ocean Refuge' with Manchester Coast Views!

Escape to the coast and stay at ‘Rahu’s Ocean Refuge,’ an oceanfront 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental house! You’ll be treated to exceptional ocean views while you’re using the gas grill on the deck, soaking in the hot tub, and even from inside the home through the expansive picture windows. From here you’ll have great proximity to beaches, The Garcia River Casino, Lagoon Creek, Point Arena Fishing Pier, Schooner Gulch State Beach, Point Arena-Stornetta National Monument and more!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Furnished Deck | Interior Ocean Views | Walk to Beach

Soak up the striking beauty of the Northern California coast from every corner of this elegant light-filled home, perfect for a beachfront getaway with your family, friends, and fellow ocean-lovers!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Expansive oceanfront deck, gas grill, private hot tub
INDOOR LIVING: Open layout, large picture windows w/ views, high-ceilings, formal dining table, flat-screen TV with Netflix, ample natural light
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, tea kettle, microwave, ample cabinet space, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi (limited/sporadic quality), linens/towels, beach towels, first aid kit, self check-in, washer/dryer, trash bags, paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required, no A/C, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (2-3 vehicles), street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

SAND + SEA: Manchester State Park (steps away), Greenwood Creek State Beach (8.9 miles), Bowling Ball Beach (12.8 miles), Schooner Gulch State Beach (13.2 miles), Fish Rock Beach (19.6 miles), Cooks Beach (21.4 miles), Glass Beach (35.9 miles), Seaside Creek Beach (44.3 miles)
EXPLORE OUTDOORS: Mendacino Coastal Trails - 1,665 acres of beaches & trails (3.6 miles), Point Arena Light House South Trail (8.6 miles), Navarro River Redwood (19.0 miles), Mendocino Headlands State Park (26.6 miles), Hendy Woods State Park (27.4 miles), Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (30.5 miles), Russian Gulch State Park (31.9 miles)
LOCAL SITES: Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum (10.2 miles), Ross Ranch - horseback riding (17.0 miles), Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (32.7 miles)
AIRPORT: San Francisco International Airport (167 miles away)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Rahu's Ocean Refuge has been certified by the Mendocino County Health Department as satisfying health standards for Covid-19
- NOTE: Due to the remote coastal area, internet access may be very sporadic and limited
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The property does not offer A/C

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7659991

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 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 on the beach. 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. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Manchester, CA

What's nearby

Irish Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Evergreen Cemetery - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
Manchester Beach - 16 min drive - 8.8 km
Mendocino Headlands State Park - 55 min drive - 49.6 km
Russian Gulch State Park - 58 min drive - 53.1 km

Restaurants

‪Employee Dining Room - ‬19 min drive
‪River Bar - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Rahus Ocean Refuge' with Manchester Coast Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Rahus Ocean Refuge' with Manchester Coast Views!?

As of 24 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Rahus Ocean Refuge' with Manchester Coast Views! on 9 August 2026 start from NZ$1,198, 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 'Rahus Ocean Refuge' with Manchester Coast Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Rahus Ocean Refuge' with Manchester Coast Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Rahus Ocean Refuge' with Manchester Coast Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Rahus Ocean Refuge' with Manchester Coast Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manchester holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Irish Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Manchester State Park. Manchester Beach and Brush Creek-Lagoon Lake Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

5 May 2026

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

Spectacular place to stay. Megan helped us with a recommendation on a great place for a night out to dinner. View was breathtaking. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

29 November 2025

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

The location, its view, and the size of the house are perfect for our family of four!

Really enjoyed this property. The views were stunning, the house was very cozy and comfortable. Great hot tub for star gazing at night. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

Verified

6/10 Okay

Rhonda W.

11 April 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Could have been better

Difficult to get answers from Evolve. My questions went unanswered for days. It took awhile to go from VRBO to Evolve then a local contact. Lockbox needs to be easier to use. The place needs a deep cleaning, Even the table was sticky as was areas along sides if dishwasher and baseboards. Screening the hot tub is a must. It is viewed by the neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

25 May 2023

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

Heavenly

Staying in this home will give you a relaxing, peaceful and unbelievable trip to get away from everyday life stresses. You can’t go wrong in choosing this property. The view and close proximity to the surf sounds are the best. If you have never been to this area i highly recommend it. There is so much to see and do if you want to. I personally like to stay put and enjoy every minute right there on the premises soaking up the solitude and going down to the private beach where you will practically have all to yourself. The home is nicely decorated with a beachy vibe. The beds are very comfortable. There is plenty of comfortable seating which I find important since as I said, I enjoy staying put. Cooking meals there is a plus although there are lots of dining out options. The kitchen is pretty well stocked with all the essentials but if you need something the store close by in Manchester has everything you need. If tv is important to you the only option at this property is Netflix streaming. No regular tv channels are available. There is a dvd player. It is fun to keep and eye out for whale sightings (bring binoculars) along with deer, quail, bunnies, fox in the yard.! You really can’t go wrong with this rental. It truly is heavenly.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Maura A.

27 November 2019

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

Spectacular Views!!!

Renting this property was easy and the views made this home. Property manager was helpful and responsive. The home was furnished well however the kitchen was poorly equipped. It felt like most kitchen items were purchased at a garage sale and not furnished or organized like a home you would live in. For example the Home is for five people and you only have four knifes. No cookie sheets, pots were not stored with lids and you were looking from cupboard to cupboard for a lid to match your pot. If you don’t cook this is the house for you. The third bedroom is a closet in the master bedroom with an uncomfortable bed, the couch in the living room was a better spot and killer ocean views. The area around the hot tub was being redone with pavers, it was mid process and using at night would be unsafe so we chose not to use the hot tub, which was one of the reasons we selected this home, a little disappointing. The BBQ was missing a handle and tied with a rope to the deck railing, the light for the deck was around the corner, I was unable to untie in the dark and cooking on the dark side of the deck was difficult. This home was very clean and you can’t get better views of the ocean, we were able to see whales migrating South and beach access is a short walk and the neighbors are friendly. I would be sure and ask which route to take to Irish Beach, many routes and some are long and super curved. We all took Google maps suggestion which was a mistake.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

Verified

6/10 Okay

MONA L.

25 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Mixed emotions

So much potential but falls short. This place was so underwhelming inside-I felt I was at a motel. There are no real loving touches to the home. The view can’t be beat, yes. It was insane. And the access to the beach is awesome. But I’m shocked that other reviews didn’t warn anyone about the fact that this place is like a 2 1/2 star motel. FYI -the couches are different from the photos, but comfortable. They’re the only piece of newer furniture in the entire home. Cons: The master bedroom is small, and the furniture looks like it came directly from a garage sale. Uncomfortable mattress and the master bedroom heater didn’t work and the icy ocean breeze was seeping through cracks in there. The master bathroom is just as cold, has a strange plastic covering the window that looks a bit tacky, and there is some mold growing in the shower, the toilet seat is peeling — seemed unsanitary to me, the bathtub had some weird wood on it and is missing some tiles. The extra bedroom with a twin bed is small and a bit lame/depressing. My teen son was so upset he had to sleep in there. Not to mention the WiFi was awful and it was hard to stream anything. The kitchen is dingy too, subpar and isn’t something appealing to want to cook in, dated. Cheap fridge. There was no dishwashing liquid. There is a plastic restaurant type bench on the patio to eat at. So again, the only solid pro to this place is that it’s got an incredible view and the neighborhood is nice and quiet. If you are someone who expects a nicer home with decor/ambiance, newer and cleaner items, you would not be happy here. If you’re willing to pay the high price for the incredible view to have a private motel-like home, you’ll be happy. I wouldn’t come back here and have done much better in the area in the past for comparable cost.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2021

Hi Mona, we always appreciate hearing from our guests but would like to clarify the following regarding your review: - We use professional photographers so we can be sure that our images accurately reflect each property and guests can decide before booking if the decor meets their expectations. - The couches were recently upgraded to newer ones after they had been damaged during a previous stay. - The California Coastal Commission has designated this house on the "corridor view", and is small due to expansion restrictions. It is accurately depicted in the listing photos. The furniture is oak and intended to be durable. - Mattress taste is subjective and while we've never had a complaint of this, are sorry that ours didn't match your personal preferences. - The heater in the main bedroom works perfectly, but guests should expect windier and cooler temperatures when visiting the Northern California coast. - The bathroom window has a privacy screen for the comfort of our guests and we are in the process of replacing the toilet seat. - The wood is part of the bathtub. - The extra bedroom is accurately depicted in the listing photos with a window seat, a skylight, and a full closet. - Our remote location can hinder the wifi at times, and we apologize that this affected your stay. Most of our guests enjoy their time at the beach or enjoying the views! - The kitchen has a view of the ocean and is outfitted with everything one may need to cook and the refrigerator is new. - We provide dishwashing pods for our guests to use. - The outdoor patio bench with attached seats is high-quality recycled vinyl and purchased within the last six months. We truly go above and beyond for our guests, and we are confident that future guests will have excellent stays!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

11 May 2026

12 September 2022

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

Ocean girl trip

This place is a good escape. I would recommend they have more TP and paper towels as we had to procure additional. I also recommend better window covering for ocean side bedrooms. View in living room was fabulous

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023

Rhonda, we take it seriously when guests let us know that we missed the mark and after sending your feedback to the homeowner, they’d like to share the following: -Generally, guests can count on Evolve to answer any questions related to a booking or pre-stay information, however, guests are referred to the guest contact for on-the-ground issues. We apologize if this wasn't clearly explained to you or if you had trouble contacting Evolve. They provide specific instructions within the pre-stay email that states: 'Please inform the Guest Contact of any problems or concerns upon arrival, so we can work to address these immediately -The lockbox is a standard hardware store lockbox, and we have never had a complaint. It's been there since it has been a vacation home in 2019 -We, as a team, strive to provide a clean, comfortable, and pleasant place for guests to stay and we apologize for the issues you encountered and that our hospitality and attention to detail left something to be desired on this occasion. We will address your concerns so that future guests do not share the same experience -Because this property is on the "Corridor View" of the California Coastal Commission, there are very strict rules regarding building and blocking the view for others in the neighborhood. The spa was there when the property was purchased and on the flattest portion of the property nearest the ocean. The advertised photos of the surrounding grounds of the home in relation to the street and front of the property clearly show how far back the spa area is from the street and therefore privacy is maximized as much as possible. The exposure to the public is very limited as even from the street, walkers cannot see the spa. Furthermore, property owners are not allowed to build fences higher than three feet between neighbors let alone off the street or surrounding the house itself. There is already a three-foot fence separating the property and the public sidewalk which helps to hide the spa area -We were in the typical cleaning process of the home when you arrived early at the property and apologize that the cleaning staff was not able to finish all the final touches in time to meet the early check-in you requested. The cleaners take pride in making sure that the cabin is cleaned upon arrival. If something may have been missed, and the state of the house is ever not up to our high standards, please reach out to our 24-hour local Guest Contact so that the issues can be handled immediately As is evidenced by the many great reviews this homeowner goes above and beyond to create a memorable experience and we look forward to hosting many satisfied guests!

Verified

8/10 Good

Scott D.

28 July 2022

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

Better than expected

After reading some of the reviews for this property I was concerned that there would be issues with the cleanliness and condition of the property. I'm happy to say there were no issues with it's cleanliness or condition and I was very satisfied.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan O.

24 March 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Review of property

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

Loved this house, awesome location with sweeping views making it perfect for whale watching right from the living room. Bring your binoculars and enjoy the view!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Bedroom 3

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Full Bathroom

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Manchester

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10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Tracy T.

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

Ted S.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

Very nice stay

Sherry R.

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

FANTASTIC LOCATION

Bob H.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Fabulous

Timothy S.

6/10 Okay

Rhonda W.

Could have been better

Rhonda W.

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Heavenly

Jan C.

8/10 Good

Maura A.

Spectacular Views!!!

Maura A.

6/10 Okay

MONA L.

Mixed emotions

MONA L.

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

Adam O.

10/10 Excellent

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