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Ocean view home with fireplace & private hot tub - close to town
Gualala, CA

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews" "

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Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly like the picture for the listing
Good basic accommodations with a wonderful view. Waves crashing are a great way to fall asleep. The main upstairs bedroom has ants in the daybed area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
The view was magnificent but house needed some updating badly. Main downstairs bath particularly. Living room furniture very uncomfortable and all furniture mismatched:old. Main bed downstairs very comfy and loved the hot tub. Beautiful spot with some updates could be magnificent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2023
Hi Linda, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. Moving forward, our local staff has taken immediate action and addressed your concerns so that we can prevent any further issues in the future. Thank you again for this valuable information as we always welcome the opportunity to improve. We understand how disappointing it was that the home was in this condition upon your arrival. Please know we strive to provide every guest with a relaxing stay. We hope to have another chance to impress you on a future stay.

10/10 Excellent

Archana N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Beautiful ocean views! We came prepared for no dishwasher and washer as the other reviews had called it out. The kitchen is stocked for basics so we didn't bring much. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Windy :)
Clean, well-stocked with essentials, beautiful view, lots of light, and plenty of room for privacy for 2 couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Family Getaway
This place has spectacular views and is walking distance to town. There was enough room for our two families which consisted of four adults and two teenage boys (14 & 17), although there were only 5 dining chairs so we had to improvise. The larger beds, King upstairs and queen downstairs, were comfortable, however the other two beds (double downstairs and twin upstairs) were uncomfortable and could stand to be replaced. I wish I’d known there was no washer/dryer or dishwasher, although I realized afterward they weren’t listed as an amenity. We also brought our own BBQ. You really can’t beat the location of this place though! We all enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis L., Sebastopol, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Clean and comfortable. Watched dolphins, sea lions and whales. Some windows showed how hard the environment is on glass but the critical windows were fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Elk Grove,CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We had a spacious home with beautiful views the ocean. We had everything we needed to be comfortable. I would stay here again. It was so fun to watch the wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., San Francisco

Birthday relaxation
This property has breathtaking views and you can easily fall asleep to the sounds of waves crashing. The kitchen is adequately stocked with pots and pans for cooking needs. Will definitely return to this property in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

patty k.

Never again
Nice view but that is the only positive thing I can say. The property is not just dated but downright shabby and poorly supplied….no dishwasher, no BBQ, “fireplace” (silly little gas stove) that we found impossible to operate. We would never stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Patty. We are glad to hear you love the location of our home. We appreciate you letting us know there is room for improvement, and we will pass your comments regarding the appliances on to our local operations manager for consideration. We hope to have another chance to impress you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location
This was a beautiful property and worked perfect for our family. The house was clean and comfortable and the hot tub, with a view, was amazing. The only down side is no BBQ or access to a washer and dryer, but we knew that when we booked. The beds were comfortable and they offered plenty of blankets and pillows to get cozy. Thanks for a great stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property, a little dated but comfortable. Deck overlooking ocean and great wave viewing.
Great stay. Looking forward to booking again. Would recommend a mattress cover for master bedroom suite... older mattress has stains that are unattractive even though clean sheets. Spa was awesome and great for viewing stars. House a bit dated and should really consider replacing some of the light switches as they could short easily. Proximity to ocean hard to beat. We came to the area to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday, to relax and to hear the waves pounding on shore... this property exceeded the desire. We were able to cook and enjoy our stay without needing anything else. We did being our own small BBQ... there did not appear to be one at property? Overall a great stay. Didn't want to leave. Would be willing to help with repairs if we could stay more often? Scott
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
An awesome place to truly relax
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House is dated and I suggested to them to replace the very old mattresses and box springs but it was clean and the views were amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig O., Santa Rosa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved staying here, and…
It’s a perfectly good house perched above the ocean in a beautiful spot. It’s got a hot tub outside and plenty comfy inside. I could leave the review with that because that’s the most important part of my stay there. I will add though that the acrylic panels that protect the hot tub from the wind are so aged they make seeing through them difficult. Think of wearing extremely dirty glasses, especially when the sun is it just the wrong angle. I found myself thinking for this amount of money per night they should be replacing these pieces of plastic so I can see the beautiful view I came to stare at. So that’s a note for you owners to consider replacing those. On a different note the lovely giant tree in the front yard is horribly overgrown with an ancient ivy plant that is threatening to kill it. You can see the tree is already dying and is ridiculously overweighted with likely a couple thousand pounds of ivy. It was super windy when I was there and I found myself hoping it wouldn’t blow the tree over onto my car. So I feel that the ivy is both a threat to the tree and to who’s ever near it if it ever falls over. That tree trunk is not designed to hold the weight of that ivy. Other than that it was great and I’m really glad I got to stay there. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible views from the hot tub
LOVED the location and the views from the hot tub. Could have been cleaner (lots of spider webs by hot tub) and the home really needs some updates. Sadly they only gave us a couple towels to share with the group - when we tried contacting Vacasa - we couldn't get through to a real person. So we dealt with the towel shortage. Overall gorgeous place to stay, but Vacasa needs to step up their management game!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing View and Hot Tub
My family had a wonderful time staying here. The view and sunsets were perfect and being able to enjoy them from the hot tub is hard to beat. I read ahead of time about ants so we made sure to keep all the food in the fridge but found that ants were definitely still coming in and not for the kitchen either. The rooms and beds were clean and comfortable. We decided not to cook much so we didn't have to deal with dishes but we found great options for dinner right in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Hello and thank you for your review! It's a pleasure to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We will ensure that pest control treatments are completed to prevent any further concerns with ants inside the home. Thank you for staying with us. We hope to host you again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful View, Disappointing Cleanliness.
Let me just start with saying that the view is ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING. Looking at the sunset from the hot tub is an amazing experience. House is comfortable and cozy, plenty of blankets for the colder nights, and plenty of breeze for the warmers days when sliding doors are open. Can't emphasize enough how the separate heating in every room is very efficient and convenient. The hot tub takes a while to heat up, so we didn't get to use it at its max temp until the second night, but not a big issue. On the downside, towels weren't enough. Max number of people were 6, and there were only 6 towels. So if each towel is soaked from us hot tubbing, we have no dry ones to use after shower. one of the wires on the fencing on the back deck is damaged, and a small child could easily go through and fall off that deck, we were traveling with 2 small children so this was a big issue for us. Hope this is fixed now. Also, house cleanliness standard is disappointing. Mold on the corners of the bath tub, dust on every window corner (it's clear that those corners haven't been cleaned in a while), and dirt on windowsills. Sent an email to management with photos, hope this issue is fixed now.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed most of your stay and would like to apologize for the bathtub being in this condition upon your arrival - please know that this is not the regular standard for our properties! We appreciate this feedback as an opportunity to improve upon when making future improvements. Sincere apologies for any missteps, as it is never our intention to disappoint. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future with a much more enjoyable stay!

8/10 Good

Gaylynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view makes up for the rest
We loved our stay and the location is amazing. However, the house needs some serious upgrading. Especially the kitchen. Out of date, sparse, horrible coffee maker that takes over thirty minutes to brew a pot and ants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Gaylynne, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay overall. We appreciate the feedback you have provided and we will be sure to reach out to the appropriate parties with your suggestions. We hope to host you again in the future!

8/10 Good

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The view was fabulous! The home is a bit run down but we expected it being close to the ocean. The cables are broken down on the deck so it’s a bit dangerous. Overall great time, thank you ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Conrad D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just like when I was a kid... Kinda
I grew up pretty poor, so this place had a special feeling for me. I think the first thing was the smell, just like grandma's house. You know, wall treatments for the 70s, linoleum, and furniture that's almost too old to use, but no it's fine. The kitchen was a hodgepodge of odd mismatched utensils that just wouldn't come clean and cabinets that had been worn by lots of hands and lots of years. A few didn't quite close right, or took a little wiggle. I love a kitchen with a little character! There's tinfoil lining the burners just like grandma use to do. When we used the burners, the left over bits burned off in that familiar smoky burn that makes you wonder if the smoke alarms were going to go off. No worries though, grandma never remembered to replace the batteries, so I'm guessing we werent going to hear that awful screech here either. The windows were super dirty when we arrived, but it wasn't a problem. The host thought of everything, including a conveniently placed hose outside that we used to clean the windows. What a view!! I am going to suggest a nozzle of some kind though. While the Ole finger-in-the-end-of-the-hose technique made me feel like a kid, a nozzle would have made the job easier. The railing cables on the porch (the best part of the house) had come loose in a few places, but it wasn't a big deal. The deck isn't that high, and the thick brush below the deck made for a pretty soft landing after falling through the broken cables. I'm not sure if the host let the grow like that intentionally, but if they did... Nice touch! The bedroom choices made me feel like Goldy Locks and the three bears. The upstairs room was too musty and the "love sack" conjured up visions of bed bugs and fleas (just like sleeping on the floor and Grandma's, but I wasn't ready for that trip back to my childhood.) The second room had a tiny bed and broken blinds like my bedroom in high school. It made me remember long nights with my feet hanging off the end of the bed and the street light glaring in through the broken blind hitting me in the face all night. We opted for the third room. It had a ocean view (after a quick hose down) and a good sized bed. I doubt everyone else will love the dank musty charm quite as much as I did, but I'll be honest... The view is EVERYTHING! If you're one of those bougie types that likes the smell of scented oil diffusers over wall paper glue, the stay is still worth it for the back deck, hotub, and peaceful feeling here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A really good property to get away and relax .
The house was quite suitable for a much needed get away. The issues that somewhat degraded the experience were the needed minor repairs of deck , window screens, and the bad ant infestation we experienced. The beds are comfortable, the living room and views are really enjoyable. We had a very pleasant stay but the small needs repairs and broken window blind just are sad. The house deserves a better attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan V., Elk Grove, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
House with a view!
The property overall was great. It does need to be updated. Faucets (Bathroom and kitchen), chair in living room is falling apart (peeling), brick near fireplace is cracked and falling out, and the bed upstairs needs to have the mattress replaced (most important thing to take care of). The sink in the kitchen has a low profile faucet and it makes it difficult to clean large pots/pans. There is no dish washer so be prepared to wash dishes by hand (not an issue for us but could be for some). The rack for drying the dishes was falling apart and needs to be replaced. The hot tub was amazing and the view while in it even better. We have stayed in a half dozen homes throughout Sea Ranch and this one in Gualala. Most houses in this area all have things that need to be repaired. Overall the stay here was relaxing and enjoyable and we would consider staying here again when we return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed the view and location. We did find several windows with broken and/or dirty blinds
Overall very good - the window blinds need replacement. The interior could use some updating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
This was a great house for a relaxing getaway. My 4 year old loved it. We saw deer every morning and evening. He could ride his scooter on the street. Beds were comfy and the hot tub was great too. Only thing is it could use a larger tv. But no biggy. We also did see a whale out the window one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracie V., Auburn, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views
The house was everything we had hoped it would be. Beds were comfortable, and the views were spectacular!! The only small issue was the dishes were not very clean in the cupboards, and since there is not a dishwasher, we had to use a drying rack. It was very dirty also. That was the only down side for us. Beautiful home, and we are planning our next trip back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Raven J., Dixon, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Million Dollar Views
The views are worth every penny. The home was dated but nice. I wish there were a few more towels available throughout the house and maybe a few more blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed this home's amazing views, Raven! Thank you for your feedback on the towels and blankets in the home. We are passing this along to our local staff. We hope to host you again soon!

8/10 Good

Cory D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view and relaxing getaway
We love the amazing views, the sunset, peaceful and relaxing getaway. The kitchen has everything we need! However, the beds are not very comfortable to sleep in, including pillows. The house is outdated especially inside, but it's decent and clean. What's disappointing was the WiFi or internet signal was very weak. The cable provider needs to upgrade their service lol. At night before bedtime, I had never have to work so hard (2 hours of trying) to watch regular channels but no signal. We ended up watching a movie on my iPad. And on the last day before checkout, we found a small ziplock baggies with marijuana residue underneath the guest room bed. We were shocked that cleaning crew didn't see that before our arrival on check in date. We thought this is a non-smoking house. If we didn't call the property manager to request for late check out, they would've not known about this, and possibly blame it on us!. Anyways, we talked to the property manager about it, about our overall review of our three-night stay and what needs to be improved. We recommended this place to our friends and we will come back and stay here again, as long as they upgrade their beds and beddings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin and Scott M., Hidden Valley Lake CALIFORNIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
The view was to die for, location very close to restaurants and stores and the beds were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and views in Gualala
The house was larger than expected, and the accomodations were excellent. The only drawback was there was one small TV, but the wifi worked fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views!
We had an amazing time for our first stay. Everything is clean and just as described in the photos. The view is absolutely breath taking and we enjoyed the hot tub that sits on the deck. The only negative I had was that the beds are older and are old spring mattresses that squeak whenever you move and ended up hurting my back, but overall we will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful view. Dirty at check in.
Very upset after a 4 your drive in the rain to finally get to house and find it still dirty, not cleaned. Linda, the local contact was really nice but we had to go out to dinner to have it cleaned. Property manager contacted me and trying to get in touch with her. Otherwise, stunning view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We are very sorry the condo wasn't cleaned at the time of check-in. We understand how important it is to be able to arrive at a clean home and relax immediately from an exhausting day of travel. We hope to host you again soon.

8/10 Good

Trish N.

Beautiful views, cozy place
First stay here. Very clean and beautiful views in a nice neighborhood. Older home with no dishwasher or access to laundry facilities was a bummer. Gorgeous view of the ocean and coastline made it worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Hi Trish, Sorry for the inconvenience. I checked the listing and it was not advertised with those amenities. If you have any questions next time before you book, please give us a call to confirm We hope to see you again soon!

2/10 Terrible

Diane M.

Did not stay
Although a beautiful location with gorgeous views we left within two hours after an awful smell and finding ants throughout first floor level. Literally finding small ant crawling on me while sitting on couch, then looking more around seeing them on furniture, walls and counters. (Found on cell phone while on coffee table) spoke with property management who offered to bring ant traps but with finding them throughout not just in one place we (5 of us) unanimously agreed to find lodging elsewhere and advised property managers. Very disappointing and spent the evening searching for other accommodations instead of enjoying our time there. Looking forward to our full refund .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Diane, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback following your stay. We apologize that your experience in our home was not the vacation for which you had planned and for which we strive to provide our guests. Please know that the comfort and satisfaction of our guests is our priority and the experience you had is certainly not commonplace, nor is it indicative of our level of service. You were fully refunded. Thank you.