Panoramic WhiteWater Oceanfront CliffTop:Headlands\/Cove\/Ocean Vistas
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About this house rental
** AUGUST, SEPTEMBER BOOKINGS STILL AVAILABLE *** YES, WE HAVE A DISHWASHER *** CANCELLATION POLICY: NO LOSS OF FUNDS *** ALWAYS RELIABLE WATER SUPPLIED BY OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SYSTEM *** HEADS-UP: AS ALWAYS, HEADLINE NIGHTLY BASE RATE IS FOR TWO GUESTS. ADDITIONAL GUESTS PAY $25 PER PERSON PER NIGHT. *** * SIX GUESTS MAX * NO PETS PLEASE * NO RV'S ALLOWED IN THE SUB-DIVISION * FOR ALL INQUIRIES, CLICK "CONTACT OWNER LINK DIRECTLY BELOW THE "REQUEST TO BOOK" BUTTON Just ten minutes south of the historic village of Mendocino and only 3 minutes south of the movie-famed Heritage House Inn, TIDEPOOL is a unique cliff-top oceanfront retreat – a spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home perched 100 feet above scenic Whitesboro Cove. Its angular box design, beamed ceilings, and redwood interior and exterior are reminiscent of the Sea Ranch architectural style. A veritable sixty foot wraparound floor-to-ceiling wall of glass, spanning the living and sun rooms, immerses you in the panoramic sweep of the rugged Albion Headlands whitewater coastline, Whitesboro Cove, and the Pacific Ocean. Sit inside or outside on the wind-sheltered deck or in the hot tub at eye level with soaring osprey, pelicans, hawks, and gulls and enjoy the nonstop procession of ocean swells crashing into the rocks below. The pelicans and osprey hover all day long above the cove, crashdiving into the water for the local sushi. During their seasonal migrations, you'll experience the parade of spouts, fins and flukes of Pacific gray whales. The Master bedroom loft (king bed & half bath) and its oversized North facing window offer a picture perfect view of the crashing waves without even having to lift your head from the pillow and a private cozy deck to enjoy the sun or your own private view of the stars. The 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the first floor (queen bed and 2 twin-XL's configurable as a King mattress) are located down the hall from the galley kitchen. The downstairs Master bedroom suite features its own recently remodeled bathroom with an oversized tiled shower and bench combo with bar-holds for safety. A formal dining room comfortably seats six to eight and the Franklin fireplace compliments any meal. While dining, enjoy the pre-recorded keyboard selections on the Yamaha Electric Clavinova or the musicians amongst you can make your own music on the Clavinova and Electric Vibraphone. Stretch out in the paired Scandinavian leather recliners in the privacy of the all-cedar-and-glass Lindal sunroom and listen to your favorite music while meditating upon the ever-changing panoramic ocean, coastal, and bay vistas. No matter the weather outside, it’s always comfy inside because of the house’s central heating. With a cozy fire burning in the wood stove, enjoy the spectacular ocean sunsets and the grazing and winged wildlife while ensconced upon the living room’s comfy leather sofas. Both the living room and upstairs master bedroom feature a Bose audio and 55-inch HDTV entertainment center fed by Roku set-top box with complimentary Youtube TV(55 TV channels) including HBO, Showtime movie channels. DVD player. iPod docking cable to stereo. Like an oceanfront oasis, your privacy is assured – located at the end of a cul-de-sac; TIDEPOOL is part of a private, GATED road just two minutes south of the Ledford House Restaurant and Albion River Restaurant, two great dining experiences on the coast. Nearby, the quaint town of Albion offers everything you need for your much-needed retreat, and the Albion Flats Cafe, just 3 minutes North, cooks up the best budget-priced breakfasts on the North Coast while offering a surrealistic view from below the last remaining wooden trestle bridge on CA Highway One. Although there is NO BEACH ACCESS from our cliff top property, you can enjoy stopping off at Van Damme Beach in Little River or Big River Beach in Mendocino during your ten minute drive into Mendocino. 35+ Mbps broadband Internet connection and WiFi is available anywhere in the house so bring your tablets, laptops, and Roku devices to stream your favorite video entertainment. Roku's provided if you want to login to your streaming services. Keywords: Oceanfront home; Clifftop home
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(168 Reviews)
10.0
I’ve always wanted to visit Ireland and this is exactly what I aspire to see…. Sitting in a warm cozy home, looking out at the sea and cliffs. The house is in an amazing spot on a cliff overlooking an inlet land and open sea… the view is 180’ from almost everywhere in the house. Floor to ceiling windows give you the feeling you are on a cruise ship. The house is warm and comfortable with everything you could possibly need to relax and recharge! The owner is attentive and informative….we use vacation rentals at least 3 to 5 times a year and this is the absolute best we have ever had and will definitely be returning on an annual basis.
10.0
The view is just amazing! We had some sunshine, torrential downpours, a thunderstorm and a power outage (there are lanterns provided). The ocean was just incredible to watch through it all. Howard is so good at communicating-we had issues with the Wi-Fi and he helped me get it back up. Any questions, he was quick to respond. The house is large and comfortable, but just know that it is an older house. We will definitely rent again if in the area.
5.0
Clean, comfortable, well-furnished home with a stunning view of the coast.
5.0
People hike all up and down the Mendocino coast to take photos of the coastline. Here, we could just watch it all day long. Accommodations might be a little dated but the scenery makes up for that and more. Best of all, was enjoying the last of the daylight in the hot tub every day as the sun went down and the sky changed through every color of the rainbow.
5.0
The pictures are incredibly accurate. The place is large for a couple, but waking up to the ocean vistas was amazing. Also, the foxes regularly sunned themselves on the deck and the deer grazed every morning. It was lovely. The beds were comfortable and looked new. The heating was powerful and efficient.
It felt like you were staying at your cool uncle’s vacation home complete with ready access to streaming services, as well as, recommendations for food and activities. Howard was communicative and very helpful.
Tips for area: buy gas in Cloverdale or Fort Bragg as it is cheaper; and the volunteer in the Ford House is a wealth of information about the history of the area and has trail maps. Howard’s restaurant recommendations were all good. Please note that hours were mostly Wednesday through Sunday in late October to early November, so plan accordingly. Frankie’s and Flow had friendly staff and were often open when others were not.
Have told all of our California friends about this wondrous place and would return in a heart beat.
5.0
Fantastic view and great location to Mendocino, fort bragg and beaches! Would recommend. Love the neighborhood
5.0
180° view with super comfortable seating
5.0
Howard the owner was extremely helpful before and during our visit. Home was very clean, equipment and has many special features we did not expect like a full on audio system. We will definitely return next year if possible.
5.0
We had a great stay. Fun to watch the wildlife right out the window - deer, skunk, birds, bats & foxes. Howard is the best; very responsive to all communication.
We hope we are able to return soon
5.0
Talk about location, location, location! Judging only by the view on this place we wouldn't doubt for a second to live here. The most beautiful sunset and sunrises ever. In just 3 days we enjoyed whales, foxes, deer, and more right from the back porch. The house was designed with all this in mind and has two living rooms with floor to ceiling windows to enjoy nature from there. The drive in is a dream, through lush forest with tons of ancient, humongous trees. Just north of this property is Mendocino, a little town to die for, with fantastic cuisine, art, and gorgeous views. In the house, the beds were comfortable, and everything was clean. Any shortcomings on the house itself, will be overridden by the fantastic views! Definitively a must see.
5.0
Everything was perfect. The deer and foxes were a definite highlight. The only issue was a slightly confusing hot tub user interface, but we got it all to work. The 60F degree weather was the perfect escape from 110F Las Vegas
4.0
The location, view and wildlife were amazing! The beds were very comfortable as was the furniture in the family room. We enjoyed our stay tremendously. The two issues we experienced were that the hot tub was broken until our 3rd day and then the jet button was still not working and the bathroom and kitchen cupboards really needed cleaning out.
5.0
The house was wonderful, but honestly, nothing special. The view, though. Wow. And the hot tub, also wow. What was a real special treat for us were the families of deer and the five baby foxes that frolicked in the yard every day. It really made us feel like we were far from civilization. But we weren't we were minutes from activities and wineries and such. We hope to stay there again.
5.0
Although the house was large for two people we wanted a house with a great view to celebrate our anniversary. The house did not disappoint. The host was amazing. He provided all of the information needed before asking. He had great suggestions for activities. The house was amazing! The views spectacular and the house had everything we needed. Cannot wait to bring the kids next time.
5.0
Such a great weekend getaway
5.0
Absolutely Fabulous views! Fox, deer, vultures swooping along our windows, hot tubbing in the fog, all made for a wonderful visit! Host was above and beyond accommodating. Thanks!
5.0
This was the perfect place to stay with easy access to nearby Mendocino and Ft Bragg. Very quiet location with fantastic views of the ocean and a lot of wildlife to watch just outside the home. The hot tub was an added treat. The loft bedroom was perfect for waking up and immediately seeing the beautiful landscape. Highly recommend.
5.0
We loved this location and will return. Great hot tub. Excellent views. Comfortable beds. Terrific spot for our group of five friends. We enjoyed Mother Nature’s display of wild flowers, foxes and birds.
5.0
We had a great visit at this vacation home. The house is super comfortable, with a wonderful hot tub, beautiful yard, and close up view of the Pacific. The home had everything we needed and is in a great location, near Mendocino. We really enjoyed ourselves.
5.0
We were delighted to spend time on this wild and beautiful piece of the Mendocino coast. The house is lovely and charming. Our little one loved the musical instruments and kids books, and we all enjoyed watching for wildlife during breakfast as well as some spectacular stargazing at night.
4.0
Beautiful view and property. Very comfortable house that really makes one not want to leave to see all of the other sites this area has to visit. Wonderful dining and excellent hiking trails nearby.
5.0
Beautiful setting and comfortable house!
5.0
Loved this home so much. The view is unbelievable, the house was very comfortable, had everything we needed. Perfect ocean getaway!
5.0
This was the perfect house for us so close to High Point University. Keep in mind, there is no dishwasher here, but we didn't mind doing our dishes. The beds were very comfortable and the house was clean. I'm looking forward to returning for some baseball games and using the back yard area.
5.0
We came to get away for our 30th anniversary. Very quiet and cozy. Watched whales, birds and hugh waves. The stars were beautiful. We will definitely try to come back.
5.0
We had an amazing long weekend at the property. Great views, nice hot tub, cool musical instruments. So nice to sit by the fire at night. Our host was very helpful! Would highly recommend.
5.0
We had such a lovely, lovely time--quiet, clean, peaceful, spectacular setting. We cannot wait to come back. Howard was very responsive to our questions and the house was perfect for us. Definitely "Big Sur 1970", but we found it charming and just right for us. The hot tub and setting was simply fantastic. Wonderful place!
5.0
We had a great time staying at Tidepool. The views were spectacular and the location - close to Mendocino and Fort Bragg and all their attractions - was great. We really appreciated the host’s recommendations and all had a fun time exploring the area. Can’t wait to come back!
5.0
My best friend and I were looking for a place with a good view where we could enjoy a relaxing few days to catch up and cook some great food. Tidepool was absolutely wonderful. Easily the comfiest bed I've slept on at a vacation rental, and the view was beyond stunning.
As many others have mentioned, Howard was an excellent host. He was very communicative with directions and recommendations for things to do in the area, and was so helpful on the day of our arrival when there was a potential road closure nearby (it ended up opening in time for our trip) that would require a detour.
I cannot recommend Tidepool enough, and I would absolutely come back. Cheers!
5.0
We had a great time staying at Tidepool. The views were spectacular and the location - close to Mendocino and Fort Bragg and all their attractions - was great. We really appreciated the host’s recommendations and all had a fun time exploring the area. Can’t wait to come back!
5.0
This house has great views from inside and out. You see hills, cliffs, ocean, river and a high trestle bridge.. There is lots of wild life to see too. Very relaxing house. You just don't want to go anywhere, but you can.
4.0
Enjoyable. I would return for the setting , house could really use updating.
5.0
This place was exactly what we were hoping for!—Amazing cliffside location replete with stunning views, cozy, warm interior with that authentic “Big Sur circa 1970” feel (but well maintained and very clean, so it didn’t feel shabby or anything), comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, hot tub with a view. It was a splurge for us price-wise, but it’s so beautiful that there’s really no cause to spend money on anything else once you’re there.
5.0
Great house, good location and very nice host!
5.0
The view is absolutely breathtaking, and an entire family of deer grazed in front of us all morning. Highly recommend!
5.0
The most incredible coast-side setting you will come across in the area - I am confident of that. The pictures don't do it justice. Cozy setting, and Howard was extremely responsive and helpful with questions.
4.0
We loved the Mendocino coast, the fantastic views and great restaurants.
5.0
Another well-merited 5-star experience!!
Fantastic setting and views, for peace and also the dynamics of nature -- sea, sky, coastal shoreline, wild flowers of the season. Many deer, fox (about 8 frolicked once!), birds..
Per other reviews, fully equipped home, including two spacious rooms for viewing, comfy relaxing, or TV/music. [As others mention, a few things might be renewed - e.g. carpet, stove. But that was not a detriment nor detracting from the many overall pleasures.]
Nicely "remote" for our get-away, but accessible to the walks and recreation, and dining and shopping especially in Mendocino.
And echoing everyone's reviews: Howard is a most attentive, caring host -- from reservation to check-out. Wish we'd met him to express gratitude, but reliably communicative and available.
Enjoy if you can.
5.0
Tidepool Rating
What a great vacation with my kids and granddaughter! Tidepool is the most beautiful Vrbo I've rented out of dozens of properties. The view and location can't be beat. Enjoyed watching the fog roll in and out.
5.0
AMAZING!!
This is the perfect home for a quiet getaway. The view is breathtaking, the home is in great condition and the hot tub overlooking the ocean is incredible. Howard was super quick to respond when we had questions. We’ll for sure stay again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mendocino County?
The average price for a rental in Mendocino County is $285 per night. This rental is $183 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Panoramic WhiteWater Oceanfront CliffTop:Headlands\/Cove\/Ocean Vistas. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Panoramic WhiteWater Oceanfront CliffTop:Headlands\/Cove\/Ocean Vistas pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Panoramic WhiteWater Oceanfront CliffTop:Headlands\/Cove\/Ocean Vistas?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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