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Wow! Amazing Oceanview, walk to Beach & Game room!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled among majestic trees in beautiful Shelter Cove, Whale Cove Retreat offers a unique tri-level home with a spiral staircase and ocean views. Step onto the front deck to BBQ on the propane grill or unwind in the cozy patio lounger as you gaze at sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Wow! Amazing Oceanview, walk to Beach & Game room!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has an arcade/games room and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking, No drugs

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No baby gates provided. Home has staircase

Events

No events allowed
NO Parties, or Large Gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, No drugs

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
Note from host: NO Parties, or Large Gatherings
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New! 3 Story House Ocean Views Walk to Beach!
NEW! 3 story house, Ocean views, Walk to Beach! Shelter Cove

About the area

Map
Whitethorn, CA

What's nearby

  • Black Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Abalone Point - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mal Coombs Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Avenue of the Giants - 41 min drive - 46.5 km

Getting around

  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf Point Coffee + Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Delgado Pizza and Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Tank - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wow! Amazing Oceanview, walk to Beach & Game room! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wow! Amazing Oceanview, walk to Beach & Game room!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wow! Amazing Oceanview, walk to Beach & Game room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wow! Amazing Oceanview, walk to Beach & Game room!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wow! Amazing Oceanview, walk to Beach & Game room! located?

This family-friendly Shelter Cove holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Black Sands Beach and Abalone Point. Mal Coombs Park and Shelter Cove Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Wow! Amazing Oceanview, walk to Beach & Game room! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Great place.

Property was great and as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Fun place for family

Had a great time. Super Cute place for a family and easy walk to Black Sands Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a really cool place! We picked it for the location outside of a tourist area, the 3 floors to give us all some space mid-way through a long road trip, the indoor and outdoor ways for our tween-agers to play and run, and the awesome deck for my husband and I to enjoy some local beverages. It did not disappoint!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Great place

We enjoyed our time at shelter cove. Loved spending time on the deck and exploring the beautiful beach below.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall W.

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

Beautiful property and great hosts!

We (my kids, ages 5 through teenagers) loved the property! It was beautiful, as were the views and the beach itself. The check-in process was easy and the owners were helpful and communicative! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Toby K.

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

Fabulous time in Shelter cove!

House was really wonderful and warm! Kat had a lot of great resources for us, and was super responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Great Location for Families

It’s a great home and host for families. They have everything you could think of including the golf clubs that we used to golf the local course. The kids loved the game room and SEGA!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Quick getaway

Lovely, quiet spot close to town and beach. Fully equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alicia T.

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

Nice coastal house getaway

Very nice small coastal getaway. The kids loved the bunk beds and games available at the house. Very comfortable and great help from owners when needing to change the thermostat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gautam p.

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

Perfect getaway from the city life

Views. Views. Views. Quaint little getaway - exactly what the doctor ordered.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here! Super clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The area is super remote and super quiet. It’s a great get away. There is very little cell service along most of the northern coastline, but they had great WiFi at the house. Loved how everything was labeled in the home, soap, shampoo and conditioner was stocked. Linens were clean. They had fun games, a gaming console and old VHSs and DVDs. We saw a ton of wildlife around the outside of the house including a black bear one night! Just a great little spot to retreat to. Just be aware that it is a 45 minute drive in from the main road. There is not much around so pack in what you need. Black Sands Beach is not a beach to be in the water in because of the riptides. So just be aware of that too. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get just away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon r.

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

Perfect Getaway

Loved the place, loved the views. Kat and Alex were excellent hosts. Photos were accurate of the property. Would definitely love to come back. The only critical comment - the only way to access the third bedroom is through the master bedroom - if you have teenagers, just be aware!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candra P.

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

Secluded beach getaway

Area is very secluded which is what we wanted to be able to get away for a couple days. Gorgeous views and comfortable outdoor seating to enjoy those views and weather. Kept kids busy with walks around the area, exploring the tide pools and visiting the nearby Black Sand beach. This home had everything we needed for my family. My kids had fun playing on the ping pong table and outside in the yard. This home was fantastic and highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lena a.

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

Location

It would be helpful to know that there are no gas stations at Shelter Cove.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lanette L.

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

Unexpected stay

We were forced to find a new spot to stay on one days notice, due to fires a couple hours up North of here. We got so lucky. Never knew about this area and now want to keep it our little secret. Loved everything and wish we could have stayed longer. We will be back and can’t wait to stay in this home again! Really just the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George L.

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

Lovely Home in Lovely Town

Great place to stay for multiple people or even groups. Trees around and a view to the ocean. Located very close to Black Sand Beach and short drive to any shops/restaurants. The house has everything you need for the kitchen and a beautiful deck with plenty of outdoor furniture. Inside there is a bathroom on every floor and the 3 floor set up gives a lot of privacy between visitors. Everything was very clean and ready for use, even the outside furniture, which was nice. Only item to mention is that the neighbors are quite close when you're out on the deck. Definitely would like to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Great Location and Views

We loved eating at the dining table or on the porch and looking at the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Remarkable

The Whale Cove Retreat was a perfect home base for a relaxing and adventurous trip to Shelter Cove. First, Shelter Cove and surrounding towns were beautiful. Your surrounded by the coast, dense forest and redwoods. The home had everything we need and the hosts were proactive in making sure we were informed about logistics. We regularly saw deer grazing in the front yard which was a plus! If you’re headed to Shelter Cove, I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Scott’s memorial.

The house is everything they advertised. We used a good portion of the amenities. Everything was easy to find. The rain made things a little messy on our departure. Sorry?! I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

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

Perfect Hideaway weekend

Lovely home with incredible views. Shelter Cove is a fantastic little town with super friendly locals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jordan p.

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

A Relaxing Retreat and Gateway to the Redwoods

As a family, we were looking to all stay together for a few days off the beaten path. This house in Shelter Cove had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The hosts gave us ample descriptions in advance so that we’d know what to bring. They offered friendly assistance during our stay whenever we had questions. The house was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed exploring “The Lost Coast” and then driving further northeast into the Redwoods. The curvy roads to arrive to Shelter Cove from the South, however, are not for the faint of stomach.We dined at the local restaurants- all of which were delightful. We also cooked in the house and had everything we needed to make a family meal. Thanks to the owners for allowing us to feel at home and have a mini-break away from reality!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaki S., Colorado

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

Great getaway!

We just loved this place! Check in was super easy and the house was very clean and comfortable. We felt right at home immediately. The deck was good sized so a great place to unwind and enjoy the view of the ocean. Nearby nature trails as well as the Black People beach made outdoors time enjoyable. And I appreciated Alex and Katherine texting to touch base and make sure everything was good for our stay. The only downside is that we eventually had to go home. Great place to stay and hope to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole H.

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

Just What the Doctor Ordered

This Thanksgiving week was exactly what our family needed after our summer plans were canceled due to a medical emergency. We were able to download immediately. We rode bikes down the hill to the beach, explored tide pools and Abalone Point, and even golfed 9 holes in Shelter Cove. The place was labeled and fully stocked. We even used the BBQ to grill turkey legs. The hosts were amazing. I would recommend it highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Lovely retreat to the lost coast

We had a great experience staying at this property. Shelter Cove was such a neat place and this home was a comfortable place to come back to after exploring the area. We can't wait to come back and further explore the lost coast!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fannin C.

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

Lovely home with a gorgeous view

We truly enjoyed the lovely house, which has stunning "sea views"(on its aptly named street) in a very walkable neighborhood teeming with deer and even a friendly fox. The three floors afford a lot of privacy and it is well equipped with kitchen tools, board games, televisions, cozy reading nooks and outdoor spaces. Shelter Cove has amazing black sand beaches, friendly business owners and just the perfect degree of remoteness to make you feel you are "getting away" without being totally isolated. The weather was perfect and we just could not have asked for a better, more relaxing experience. Perhaps most reassuring of all was the owners' level of communication and offers of support. Though none was needed, it was a very nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021