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Gateway to the historic Mendocino Coast

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Beach
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Manchester, CA
  • Irish Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manchester Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Gateway to the historic Mendocino Coast

Meander your way up the spectacular Pacific Coast Hwy viewing the ocean, or cruise through Anderson Valley with its wineries, small business’, and old growth redwood groves. You will arrive at this secluded get-away location which is perched on one of the highest hillsides of the Irish Beach community.
Arriving at the proper time, you could be greeted with a fabulous sunset on the Pacific. You can view this from either the master bedroom outdoor deck, the living room, or outside on the front grassy area. Your view will also include the Irish Beach coast line, and the Point Arena lighthouse. The hillside location creates a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
This location is tri-level and sleeps 6 people. It has 2 full baths, one half bath, a small washer and dryer, a full kitchen, Roku streaming TV and media player, internet, and an enclosed front porch area with a Weber bar-b-que.. This is a pet-friendly environment, and a non-smoking environment. Bedrooms include 1 King, 1 Queen and 1 Full bed.
The town of Mendocino is approximately 40 minutes north on Hwy 1. The town of Elk is only a short drive north on Hwy 1. The town of Point Arena along with the only casino on the Mendocino coast is approximately 10 minutes south on Hwy 1.
This get away also offers access to miles of private beach. For the outdoor enthusiasts, there’s hiking, birding, the historical Point Arena lighthouse, ocean fishing, abalone diving, and steelhead fishing (when in season).

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Irish Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Irish Beach and 9 minutes from Manchester State Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Patti Bertoli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets will be considered.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gateway Historic Mendocino Coast House
Gateway Historic Mendocino Coast Manchester
Gateway Historic Mendocino Coast
Gateway Historic Mendocino Co
Gateway To The Historic Mendocino Coast Manchester
Gateway To The Historic Mendocino Coast Private vacation home

Gateway to the historic Mendocino Coast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P., Davis, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

great location and views, comfortable and modern

Wonderful townhouse with all the amenities, perched high on a hill with great views of the wonderful expansive beaches just a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Manchester condo

The condo was very nice with great views. Patti was easy to reach and allowed us to check in at noon which is earlier than normal. I wish we took advantage of that as the street, parking lot and walkway leading up to the condo was very dark (somewhat to be expected though for the area). Our only remark would be that the listing stated there was a hot tub and there wasn't. Patti was quick to answer my question and offered relief for the mistake. Other than that small issue it is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

juergen r.

Beautiful place

We loved our time at the house. Very nicely decorated, clean and well equipped. Location is beautiful up on the hill with great views to the ocean. Whale watching from the comfort of your bed! Only reasons for not giving 5 stars: -arriving after dark and w/o moon was a little tricky, fortunately one of our cell phones still had juice. -the 'fire place' was a bit of a disappointment
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Awesome

Perfect place to get away from the grind! Centrally located a perfect location for daily day trips up down the coast. Super private, my 4 kids and dog were free to roam in and the house. Incredible ocean views throughout, had perfect weather for days and even had high pressure offshore winds a couple mornings. As everyone says Irish beach is a must and it totally is, with Patti’s rental you have access to the private beach and we used it to the max. Miles south for super private unexplored beach. Incredible! Patti was awesome and loved our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey & Marla M., SF Bay Area, CA

Perfect location and exactly what we needed

Beautiful hilltop views of the ocean, updated kitchen and bathroom, centrally located for what/where we went. Loved it was dog friendly. ThanksBeautiful hilltop views of the ocean, updated kitchen and bathroom, centrally located for what/where we went. Loved it was dog friendly. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roderick H., Folsom

Oceanview Townhome

We enjoyed staying at Bella Terra in Manchester. The house was very nice and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

vered, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enchanted place

We arrived at the house late at night; it was uphill in the clearing. Coming to this beautiful, and comfortable, and pampering house was delightful. But still, the morning brought another charm - the view; the view is impressive. What a delight. Also, most important the owner. She is so sweet and helpful. She responded very quickly, send us elaborate instructions, and I need to say a special thanks for sending back the book that I forgot at the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Great stay in a secluded spot with fantastic views

We really enjoyed our stay in Manchester. The home was comfortable and the kitchen was great. We had plenty of space to relax and bedrooms were at different levels for privacy The sunsets from the home as well as the beach were great. We had fun at the private beach and loved the privacy of this hill top location. It was a great base camp for trips in either direction along the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

SCHAELENE R.

Comfortable, quiet home

We stayed for a week with two kids, 10 and 12 yo. The home was clean with comfortable beds and nice linens. We loved having the extra soft throw blankets to use on the couch. The kitchen had most of the usual utensils and supplies and good cookware. The area was very quiet, isolated with views of the meadows and ocean in the distance. We had a family of deer in the yard a couple of mornings. We had our dog and she loved the huge yard and the gated patio area made it secure to leave her when needed. My only feedback is with only one sitting area, it was hard to find another place to read or talk while the kids watched a movie. The lamp lights (no overheads) in the bedrooms were too dark for reading. However, in warmer weather, the patio area, garden or upper deck would have been perfect spots! It's not a complaint of the house, only the situation. We enjoyed the access to Irish Beach, which had great tide pools to explore and miles of sand to walk along. Pomo Lake was also a nice area to walk to and enjoy the sun. If you like to cook your own meals, plan ahead and bring your groceries. The local stores are a bit of a drive and are more "mom and pop" stores, not grocery stores, and it was hard to find fresh meat and fish. A good bet for groceries without driving too far is the Country Market/Ace Hardware store in Manchester (less than 10 minutes from the house). We food a good meat counter in Mendocino, which was a 45 minute drive. The owner was very accommodating and easy to work with! Overall, a good find and nice stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Magical Thanksgiving Week!

The property is delightful. Nestled high in the mountains above Irish Beach with sweeping majestic ocean views, this is a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate your soul. Highly recommend this property, the owner is extremely responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Beautiful!!

Thank you, Patti! We had the best time ever! Your condo is absolutely gorgeous. Love what you did to the upstairs bathroom. We were there celebrating my 60th birthday with my family and it was the best birthday I've ever had. The weather was perfect and we had a beautiful day in Mendocino. Lots of great memories were made. Can't wait to come back! Thanks again. Kim Davis
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Will T.

The property was very clean and well stocked

Great townhouse. Very quite and private for a townhouse. I would go back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Kelley J., SAN RAMON

Up in the fog

We've stayed at Irish Beach a couple of times before at vacation homes on the ocean side of Hwy 1 and during the spring. This trip was a last minute decision and we were happy to find anything available. This hilltop perch is a middle unit of a fairly isolated 4-unit townhouse. There were no other residents there over the long weekend we spent there (in summer - amazing). No doubt there were views to be had as other reviewers have described but we were in deep fog till early afternoon and mostly out and about until evening. So, it was peaceful. It's not the same as a bluff-top home but it's a short drive to the little beach-side parking lot exclusive to Irish Beach residents with access cards. The beach is fantastic, long, wide & empty, with some of the best tidepooling we've found on the Sonoma/Mendocino coast - it's why we keep coming back. The townhouse itself was cozy, well-appointed, and had room for adults and tween/teenagers. The bedrooms were a little cramped but the living space was fine. Most everything you need is available in the kitchen including, pleasantly, some spices, condiments, and cleaning supplies that other vacation home owners/managers often eliminate but that make it easier for short-stay visitors. If you plan to eat meals in, and don't shop at a big supermarket on the way to Irish Beach, then the store in Manchester called Sjolund Square is your target. Otherwise it's quite a trip either south to Gualala or north to Mendocino. But I'm telling you this because if you search for groceries or grocery store on google maps it doesn't find this store - it shows up as an Ace hardware store. All you find for groceries are the tiny little places in Pt Arena, Elk, and Albion. In Yelp, it is called S & B Market & Supply but it doesn't say that on the front of the store. Enjoy your visit to Irish Beach - we did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Craig T., Morgan Hill, California

Beautiful location

The views were amazing. The stars at night were magnificent. House is small but comfortable for about 4 people. I would recommend this property to anyone. We would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Codi Rose B.

Beautiful and Clean

Bella Terra was beautiful and clean! A perfect beach escape with all the amenities (we especially loved the fuzzy blankets and clean laundry smell)! Our view of the beach and sunsets was breathtaking! Patti was wonderful to work with and attentive to meeting our needs! The whole experience could not have been better! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H., San Jose

Very good!

Cozy and sweet house! We will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

HAD A GREAT TIME with family.

Thank you Patti we all had a great time. Abaloni dinner was delightful. And we even took some home. Your place very nice and perfect for family. I will keep your place on file for our next trip. Maybe will meet you someday, I need to spend more time up there. Carol
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B., San Francisco, CA

Great stay on the coast!

Lovely town home on a beautiful quiet hill overlooking the ocean. Very peaceful and great getaway! Kitchen was recently redone with nice appliances and great for cooking. Bedrooms were cozy but good for our group of 5. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

8/10 Good

lisa b.

Thanksgiving Trip

We had a great time during our Thanksgiving week stay. The townhouse was the perfect size for our family (3 adults, 1 kid, and 1 dog). We enjoyed the view being on the hilltop and the feeling of being a little isolated. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked a full Thanksgiving meal. We only had to bring a disposable roasting pan and pie tin. The rooms were comfortable and the upstairs bathroom was nicely renovated. We were pleasantly surprised to find sand toys and kites to take to the beach. We used the Irish Beach access pass to go to the beach and had a great time. We found several fun places to explore during our stay: Bowling Ball Beach, Point Arena Lighthouse, and Navarro River Beach. We also went to Franny's Cup and Saucer, a bakery in Point Arena, a couple times. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. Our favorites were the chocolate and almond croissants and peanut butter/chocolate chip cookies. Overall, we had an amazing time. We made many memories that will stay with us for years to come. This property was great for us and we would stay again if we return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016

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