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

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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TV, fireplace, books, stereo - Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK (Gualala)
Right on the Pacific Ocean in Gualala, Otter's Rest offers an unforgettable oceanfront experience. Enjoy a gas grill on sunny summer days and a wood-burning fireplace on chilly coastal evenings from this bluff-top property with incredible views. With easy access to restaurants, markets, art galleries, and outdoor activities like whale watching at Gualala Point Regional Park.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 61435 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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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.

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

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and gas grills. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Gas 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
  • Golfing 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
  • Unit size: 1,435 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 - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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
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

Oceanfront Home W/stunning Views Close to Town one dog OK
19048

About the area

Located in Gualala, this holiday home is on the beach. Arena Theater and California Coastal National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at B. Bryan Preserve and Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve. Arena Rock Marine Nature Preserve and Pennyroyal Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Gualala travel guide
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Gualala, CA

What's nearby

  • View of the Gualala River and Paciic Ocean
    Gualala Bluff Trail
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sandstone ledge at Cooks Beach, Gualala, California, USA, on a cloudly day, featuig orange and tan tones
    Cooks Beach
    3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gualala River
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gualala Arts Center
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
    6 min drive
  • Trinks Cafe
    15 min walk
  • Vue Kitchen
    18 min walk
  • Gualala Seafood Shack
    6 min walk
  • Cove Azul Bar & Grill
    14 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.

How much is parking at Oceanfront home close to town w/ stunning views, WiFi, & fireplace - 1 dog OK?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Gualala River and Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery. Gualala Bluff Trail and Gualala Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

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

Excellent rest!

Spent a few days relaxing and enjoying the beautiful Mendocino coastline at Otter’s Rest. This was the ideal place for us to stay and enjoy the amazing views. It was easily walkable to town where everyone was so nice and welcoming. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

Anna I.

Lovely ocean front home

Amazing views!
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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!

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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

Stay

Gray location on the water front.
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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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H., Chico, CA

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

Beautiful view, house, and town!

Lovely older home that was superbly redone! The house is quite literally on a cliff, with killer views of the ocean. Even though it rained torrentially for our stay, we still had a great time just hanging out! My only complaint is that I really wanted to swim at Sea Ranch pools, and I did ask if I could get passes or pay extra. Unfortunately, I did not receive a reply until we were already there. I guess you have to rent a home within the Sea Ranch development itself, to use their pools, etc. Oh well
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William T.

Great Views and Amenities

This was our second visit to Otter’s Rest. The house is very well equipped. The views are outstanding! The only suggestion we could offer is to upgrade the towels and paper products. When we were here about one year ago, the towels and wash cloths were plush. Not so this time. There was no Kleenex. The paper towels and toilet paper were about the flimsiest we have ever seen. Products like that do not belong in a home of this caliber. Next time we will consider bringing our own from home.

10/10 Excellent

Dianna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay the house was furnished with everything that you would need the view was awesome and it was pet friendly the weather was great a little fog on the last day no biggie. would stay again very comforable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Perfect for relaxing.

Clean well stocked comfortable home on the beautiful Mendocino coast.
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10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

Beautiful view!

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

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

Piper B.

Fantastic

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

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