Dog-friendly home with private beach access, hot tub & stunning views

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December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Fort Bragg, CA

MacKerricher State Park
1 min drive
Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve
1 min drive
Pacific Star Winery
6 min drive
Seaside Creek Beach
9 min walk

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Driftwood Cottage

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Enjoy your own cliffside oasis in this Fort Bragg vacation rental with unobstructed ocean views and private gated beach access. This cozy manufactured home offers complete kitchen amenities, a large patio, hot tub, and a million-dollar view for your next hideaway from deadlines, school work, and the daily grind.

The location is phenomenal! It's a mere 14 minutes from fine seafood dining, antique shopping, and The Skunk, a historic passenger train that runs 40 miles along the coast and through redwood forests. A five-minute trip will take you to MacKerricher State Park where you can ride horses, watch for seals and whales, and explore tide pools.

The single-story home is calming with an open floor plan, blue accents, and bright abstract paintings. Large windows create great natural lighting and the ocean can be viewed from almost every room in the home! You'll take refuge in the living room which has two upholstered chairs and a love seat. Cozy up with friends and family to watch a movie on the living room TV or pop in a DVD from the collection. A second living space just off the TV room offers floor-to-ceiling windows, a futon, lounge chair, and a gas fireplace. This is the perfect spot to curl up by the fire on a chilly night and gaze into the beauty of the sea.

Just off the living room is a dining table for four and kitchen with great storage, a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, stove, oven and toaster. The 1,200-square-foot home comfortably sleeps six guests and has two full baths. Two bedrooms offer queen beds and windows overlooking the rolling coastal landscape, and a futon allows for flexible sleeping arrangements. A private washer/dryer ensure that you always have clean clothes.

The patio offers a gas grill and is arranged with bright blue Adirondack furniture for both children and adults. The beach is just a stone's throw away! The semi-circle coastline represents Northern California's finest, with giant boulders jutting out into the ocean, a bright green coastline, and waves as far as the eye can see. When the mood is right, slip into the private hot tub and watch the sun set on the blue/gray horizon. Don't forget to pack your gadgets! This lovely rental even offers internet access.

Visit the Sea Glass Museum in Fort Bragg to learn about science and natural artistry, listen to the thunderous crash of waves into the cliffside at Pomo Bluffs Park, or get a double scoop cone at Cowlicks Hand Made Ice Cream.

No matter how you choose to spend your northern California adventure, this Fort Bragg vacation rental has all the modern amenities, and a breathtaking view to make this an unforgettable trip for you and your family!

THINGS TO KNOW

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

This cottage's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of MacKerricher State Park. You'll find features like a spa tub. The cottage offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Guests have great things to say about the beach and the location
Just a 1-minute drive from MacKerricher State Park and a few minutes from Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve

As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Fort Bragg cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Free toiletries
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

TV
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the sea

Things to do

Whale watching nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 958 sq ft (89 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property Registration Number 127218

Property is also known as

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Dog-friendly home with private beach access, hot tub & stunning views Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H., Red Bluff

2 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean view & informal home was perfect

Clean place with an amazing view! The kitchen was sparse but the hot tub and neighborhood were perfect. The path to the beach was a short walk away and it was beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paula N.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Property is dated, definitely could use remodeling. Despite that, it is immaculately kept. Well stocked with essential kitchen items, towels and bedding. Its on a very large privet lot. The hot tub is awesome and the beach access is great! Only downside was the beds were a little uncomfortable and we couldn't get the gas fireplace in the sun room to work. Otherwise we had a lovely stay. beaches in Nor Cal. Down side, beds could use

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gabe G.

16 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location is great, But not the house

Beautiful location. First, the beach axis is at the other end of the neighborhood not very close by the house. Secondly, the beds in the house are terrible. The one in the master bedroom was like a torture device so we moved to the spare room which wasn’t much better and, the sheets were full of sand, third the patio outside with the glass is so cloudy you can barely see the ocean. And fourth the Wi-Fi did not work at all I was texting someone about the matter, but was just told to push the reset button on the router. On a positive note, the house heater works well and there is good water pressure that’s about it.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

a comfy house for a great beach vacation

It is a comfy house for a great beach vacation, within walking distance to a beach that isn't that crowded and we were there over the 4th of July weekend. there are a couple of windows with screens out and we had a sparrow fly in one afternoon. The hot tub had the best view of the beach at sunset. We loved it

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ean C.

1 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view!

My wife and I loved relaxing in the hot tub and listening to the waves. We took the path down to the beach and enjoyed how close it was.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mardi S.

20 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The view

The place was amazing. The view especially.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

glenn b.

8 Feb 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Never use you again

You take your time and review what happened

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

6 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular view

The house is in a very nice well maintained neighbor hood. The house was clean and well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The bed was quite comfortable. We tried the hot tub, but, the jets were not working, but the water was definitely hot enough. We called the host and they were pleasant and sent out a spa repair person who fixed it. We very much enjoyed the views and the 84 steps to the ocean was very pleasant.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila C.

22 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

TV

The stay was amazing and the view WOW!!! The only 2 complaints would be the oven not working properly and the tv.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen G.

13 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful location, poorly maintained, didn't go smoothly

When we arrived at sunset, the porch light was off, and there was a large/leaky bag of trash in the driveway. Not welcoming! Check-in was made stressful by the electronic lock on the front door. (Watch the short instructional video before using it for the first time. There are 2 knobs, but they don't engage until you punch the 10-digit code sent to you 24 hours before. Then you have limited time to draw the bolt by turning the TOP knob COUNTERclockwise. Locking up is tricky for different reasons.) The location was quiet with gorgeous views of the ocean. We enjoyed the dark night sky, the beach, and the hot tub. We lucked out on weather. As always when one is at the coast, it's helpful to know the tide schedule. The cottage was clean but in mixed condition: some parts almost new, some parts nearly worn out. There were 2 broken windows and 3 of the window shades were damaged. The DVD player was unusable, and management's response was that it wasn't listed as an amenity. I lit the gas grill using matches because the igniter didn't work. My relaxation was repeatedly disturbed by texts from Vacasa. Many roads in the area had no cellular coverage, making Vacasa's reliance on electronic messaging even more problematic. If you're there on Sunday night, you're expected to deal with the 3 waste toters, even if you just arrived. I didn't realize this until Monday morning. The chore was made even more unpleasant by my discovery of plastic trash in the greenwaste toter.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

1 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

After Thanksgiving get Away

Fabulous views! Neighborhood is quiet and the short drive to Fort Bragg is lovely. Private access beach was perfect, even with 85 stairs down, then back up! Home's furnace works well but, it is noisy. Kitchen is well equipped but sadly there is no dishwasher. All in all we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Coastal getaway

The location was great. So many ways to explore the beautiful coastline

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy S.

9 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location not so great home

The location of this home was really nice. Nice neighborhood, easy to drive down to beach, (there is a walk down very steep stairs), and view was nice. The Cons of the house: not very clean, the floors were dirty to where you did not want to walk barefoot. The dishes were dirty, as there is no dishwasher (I assume why so dirty?) cobwebs and spiders in the bathroom and bedrooms, most windows that were original had mold on them. The house is just plain worn down. The check in was great, easy and communication was good with VACASA. However we will not choose this house again to rent.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation

Love the location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim h.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views at Driftwood Cottage!

The views and beach access were amazing! Our stay was wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Chico, Ca

13 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful ocean veiw

We enjoyed our stay. Cute little house over looking 10 mile beach. Stair access to the beach was nice to have available. I will be back to stay at this home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Clarissa P.

15 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

So easy and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea I.

22 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location.

A great spot. House was comfortable and clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

William D.

17 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place but no private beach access like it says…

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas & Maena O.

29 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Weather really cold and windy.

We really enjoy staying but had my xmas dinner there, some tensile were not avaliable, electric mixer and measuring cups very difficult to do any recipes. We had no electricity for 2 days, no candles, or water, the phone in house had no in Instructions on how to call out on phone or cell phones had no way to get charged felt very lost and out if touch with no phone. We finally got a hold of the property management receipt was suppose have a call back on house phone but no never called back to help out. We really love it there but might try to rent at a different place next time. Thank you the Oswalds.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

11 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very restfull.

Loved the ocean view.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonard L.

24 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view!

Beautiful location. Loved how the grill was set up and ready to go. House could stand a few updates like new carpet, but we were very comfortable as were our two dogs.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

30 Jul 2022

Driftwood Cottage

I will start off with the great location. Beautiful view of the ocean. Quiet and private. Property needs some serious routine maintenance that wouldn’t cost that much. Noticed that the comments from previous guests were similar, so not much has improved. Back deck needs boards replaced, carpets are seriously stained, outdoor plastic chairs were broken as well as some kitchen chairs. We made due and enjoyed the solitude and view. Good be a great place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022