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Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK

Otter's Rest

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This beautiful, dog-friendly home right on the Pacific Ocean has the charm and views that you look for when vacationing on the Northern California Coast! Enjoy a stunning back deck with a gas grill on sunny summer days, a wood-burning fireplace and a Roku Smart TV on chilly coastal evenings, and unforgettable oceanfront vistas from an incredible bluff-top property!

This oceanfront home is located in the heart of Gualala, offering guests easy access to every necessity in this small, charming town. A variety of restaurants, markets, and art galleries await less than a mile south, and Gualala Point Regional Park (which includes the Bluff Top Trail, the Salal Trail, and excellent whale watching at Gualala Point) and the Sea Ranch Golf Links are only two miles south. If you find yourself craving indoor activity, the Gualala Arts Center is only one mile away.

Things to Know
Cell and WiFi services are very inconsistent in this area.
This home is right on an ocean bluff; please always supervise your children and your dog.
This home is not recommended for children under 18 due to the proximity of the bluffs.
Please note that this home is in a neighborhood that is prone to seasonal visits from ants. We always try to be as proactive as possible when dealing with this issue.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

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

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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

Property is also known as

New Listing Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Heart 1 dog House
New Listing Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Heart 1 dog
New Listing Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Heart 1 dog House
Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Close to Town one dog OK
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New Listing Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Heart 1 dog House
New Listing Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Heart 1 dog

About the neighborhood

Map
Gualala, CA

What's nearby

  • Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gualala Bluff Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gualala Arts Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cooks Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Canoe Coffee & Tea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trinks - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gualala vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Gualala River, Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery, and Alinder Gallery of Photography. Gualala Bluff Trail and Gualala Arts Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic Property! Beautifully presented and spotless! The location and view were incredible. Highly recommend the warm and inviting home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Piper B.

Fantastic

Perfect getaway! The home was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Exceptional views!!!

This was perfect for us and our 16 year old Boston Terrier, it felt like home away from home!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

Beautiful view!

We had a wonderful time at the Otters Rest, peaceful and wonderful views!

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

Great location

Perfect view and sound of waves
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Great place to relax

Gorgeous sea view from the living room, bedroom, and deck. The kitchen is equipped for a serious cook. The knives were even sharp!
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10/10 Excellent

Duane H.

Recharging

Sitting inside with the windows open or out on the deck, watching and listening to the waves is soothing to the soul.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anna I.

Lovely ocean front home

Amazing views!

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

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

Can't Beat This View

Beautiful home with an amazing view! The only downside is there is a beautiful deck with a full view of the ocean but the the
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Hard to Leave!

Perfect location on a quiet court with endless views. The home is extremely clean considering it’s a vacation rental. Even the couch and chairs were freshly vacuumed. I have stayed at several places on the coast and this one so far is the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

A Wonderful Stay

This house has such a great view, very clean, and we liked the open floor plan. A reading lamp (perhaps a floor lamp) would be great, as I had to use my little reading light to read my book. It's in a tiny neighborhood, so to do my run and walks, we had to drive to the Sea Ranch area. Not a big deal, as the ocean view more than made up for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Dramatic Views and Relaxation

The Otter's Rest is a perfect spot to decompress from work life! The views from the home and porch are incredible. The home has many amenities for fun, such as books, puzzles and games. The kitchen is stocked to cook delicious meals. Otter's Rest gave our family a true rest!

10/10 Excellent

Norm C.

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

Otter’s Rest getaway

Enjoyable five days at Otter’s Rest with fabulous weather. Very comfortable & enjoyable house. Good location with spectacular close ocean views of rocky coast from deck & windows. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen & baths. One negative is no pretty sunsets as blocked by hill & house.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Perfect stay

Loved everything about our stay. The house is well laid out, very clean, very comfortable, all the necessary amenities and equipment, conveniently located on the edge of town, spectacular ocean views. Loved being able to find a nice place that also welcomes a dog. Was also pleased by how easy it was to communicate with Vacasa and appreciated their responsiveness.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

Beautiful ocean bluff home

The views were the most amazing and we spent almost all of our time on the deck enjoying the ocean views and coastal landscape. Every detail we had hoped in our rental home, was covered. Everything you could need in the kitchen. Very comfortable and relaxing home. Gualala had everything we needed!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C., Folsom, California

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

Great Getaway

On the Ocean - Great overlook! Very nice digs! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

Stay

Gray location on the water front.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Very Relaxing New Year's

Beautiful location, very quiet, fabulous view. Spent all day just watching the ocean and the birds, and listening to the surf. Very well appointed kitchen, extremely comfortable beds and chairs to lounge in.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina L.

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

Thanksgiving

Awesome house!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark A., Orangevale, California

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

Great place to relax with the parents

We wanted to treat my wife's parents to a relaxing view for Mothers Day. Great place and setup for an elderly couple to relax and stare at the ocean for a couple of days. Kitchen was well appointed for us to cook/prep meals for them during our stay. Beds were quite comfortable too (we prefer softer mattresses in general, which the upstairs was).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

L J.

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

Peaceful retreat

This property is just as advertised. Expect to see amazing views and delightful wildlife. Very comfortable accommodations from beds to easy chairs and neat and clean from top to bottom. We loved the kitchen! We will dream about this vacation and hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Our 3rd visit to Otter’s Rest.

The VIEW ! Amazing and never gets old. The wild life is everywhere. We’ve seen seals, a Bald Eagle , Otters, Pelicans , deer and more. So peaceful and close to town.

10/10 Excellent

Mo

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

Beautiful House and Location

Otter's Rest is a beautiful house on the bluffs. It is very well maintained inside and the view is perfect for whale watching. We spent the entire time enjoying the outdoors and making use of the board & card games left for visitors. Several whale spouts were sighted and the area information binder for guests inspired a few fun outings to kayaking and the skunk train. Highly recommend for a peaceful visit with loved ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

Home Away from Home

Not only is the home spotless, well maintained, and beautifully decorated, but it also has everything you could think of needing during your stay. The space heaters were great for chilly mornings. Loved the binoculars, board games, DVDs, and Roku tv. We immediately felt at home here. The view is stunning from all parts of the house. Loved the binders with helpful information, too. We hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Clean, comfortable with gorgeous views!

House was lovely. Open space with ocean views all around. Plenty of bedding and seating for 4. Clean with an ant problem that was trying to battle. Comfortable and well maintained. We had trouble creating a fire in the fireplace. Kindling would be nice! I would enjoy a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019