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Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset Beach

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset Beach

Dolphin Manor

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Enjoy the peace and quiet you’ve been longing for at this inviting ocean view house! The large and cozy back porch provides plenty of seating and is the perfect spot to kick back, relax and take in the hillside views. The large backyard is perfect for a volleyball or badminton game if guests bring their own net and ball. Gather in the living room area with your group and spend the afternoon eating snacks and playing board games. The fully-equipped kitchen and the dining area with enough seating for everyone are ideal to enjoy a tasty meal together before heading out to explore the large patio and surrounding area. Take a 5 minute walk to private Sunset Beach to revel in the beautiful rock formations. Bring a kite to fly, hunt for shells and sand dollars, build a fort out of driftwood, or just enjoy the stunning scenery of the Northern California Coast.

What’s nearby:
Just a five minute walk will take you to a private access gate and down the steps to Sunset Beach! Glass Beach is only eight and a half miles south and one of the most popular beaches nearby. It gets its name from the smooth colorful glass pieces that you can find there and that are illegal to remove! The Fort Bragg Coastal Trail is a 4.5 mile-long paved trail which offers incredible views of the ocean and is the perfect place to take a relaxing walk and enjoy the breeze. MacKerricher State Park offers plenty of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with facilities available for overnight camping. You can even book an excursion for coastal whale watching! North Coast Brewery is a renowned award-winning brewery and a local favorite you must visit. Dolphin Manor is located right by 10 mile river for kayak enthusiasts. A few miles north will get you to the Star Winery.


Things to know:
Full kitchen w/dishwasher
Free WiFi
Private gas grill

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 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 - 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

25729

About the area

Map
Fort Bragg, CA

What's nearby

  • MacKerricher State Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve - 1 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Pudding Creek Beach - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Skunk Train - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Glass Beach - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Star Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Creek Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Purple Rose The Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Abalone Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Robinson Sharon Wedding Cakes - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from MacKerricher State Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve. Pacific Star Winery and Laguna Point Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Ocean and hillside views, large patio w/grill, short walk to Sunset Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

jim d.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice quiet retreat.
could have used some comfy chairs and less big couch. Check out time too early
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

K N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
It was very nice and relaxing. Enjoyed as everything described in listing. Easy drive to area attractions. Only negative was the back porch was very dirty. That said, we did mention it to the property manager and they offered to come and clean it. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi L., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We really enjoyed our stay at this home. The pictures are accurate as it's a bit dated but spacious and has everything we needed. We enjoyed walking in the quiet neighborhood and down to the private beach. We even had sunshine which was the icing on the cake. Didn't mind the 10 minute drive into Fort Bragg business area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Treva P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and room for all
Dolphin Manor lived up to expectations. We have stayed in this neighborhood before, but needed a bigger place this time and Dolphin Manor was perfect. Lots of room to spread out, the beds were very comfortable, plenty of hot water for all 8 of us. The home IS slightly dated, the carpet had stains, but overall it was clean and comfortable for out stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Payton K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Unfortunately, due to not one, but TWO deaths in my immediate family, we were unable to visit this property. I contacted customer service for both VRBO and Vacasa because the property was managed by both companies. They were both entirely useless in accommodating any type of resolution. There was no credit offered, no refund of the cleaning fee, etc. Even airlines make exceptions with a death certificate. I am extremely disappointed and dissatisfied with the lack of compassion shown by the property managers of this rental. I would understand with such a high end property that there would be a fee to cover daily costs but to keep the entirety of our payment is greedy beyond belief. I will not be recommending this property for future rentals nor would I recommend VRBO for the lack of options for similar situations.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Phenice J.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is dated
House itself is very clean! Very outdated. Looks like its fresh out of the 70's/80's. It says its walking distance from the beach which is true but it makes it sound like there is beach access from the property which there isnt. You would have to walk on the 2 lane road which isnt safe. There is no cell phone service even on their wifi. Theres only 1 tv in the house and it is hard to use. Even when we tried to log into our netflix, everything needs a passcode and i wasn't given one. Plus side is everything was clean, the beds were comfortable. The stove takes forever to cook on the oven took a long time just to pre heat. The listing says 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. There is one bathroom in the master bedroom, one in the hallway and a half bath in the cold garage. Almost all the cabinets have bicycle locks on it. It didnt feel very homey at all. Felt cold and uninviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAT, camino

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DZUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Paula A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Far from Fort Bragg
House is dated but good size for the price.Not good for bike riding from. Stairs to beach are very long. No walk in shower (except in garage).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Roomy and comfortable house for my family of 5! Loved the neighborhood as well and the private beach access! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Humberto G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
We enjoy our time, house is very close to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Super relaxing. Beautiful, quiet beach front neighborhood. Nice homes, spacious, landscaped yards, sounds of the surf and immediate beach access. 3 bedroom house was huge for just the two of us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
It was great I will stay at same place again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Bonnie A., Napa

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat but dated, poor wifi
The property is neat and surfaces are clean, good kitchen set up. It's very quiet, easy access to the beach and easy to find. The outdated stove top, mildewy washer and poor wifi was a dissappointment. The third bathroom is in the garage, super funky and in cold weather would be a problem to use. Would not stay there again unless the appliances are updated and wifi issue are resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence R., San Mateo, CA.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene, Clean, and Comfortable
This is a beautiful , well maintained and well appointed property. We loved eating on the deck where we were keeping company with the nesting swallows. Wildlife viewing in the yard’s large meadow included birds , deer, and a fox. The quiet location near Seaside Beach was great for our 3 generation family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Manoj

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very quiet neighborhood with easy access to the beach. House was clean and all utilities were in working condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackelyn S., RENO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay and enjoy the ocean!
My husband, our two grandsons, and I had a wonderful stay. Our eight year old said "it was like a luxury motel" only better. It was a nice, clean, nicely decorated place and close to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home by the Beach
This house was the perfect location for our short trip to Fort Bragg. It has it's own private beach access, offers wonderful amenities, and was extremely clean. If you are looking for a great spot for your next trip, I highly recommend Dolphin Manor!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin House chill down
Very nice house in a very nice location. We enjoyed beach combing, long walks, watching the pelicans and. listening to the surf at night. Has a well equipped kitchen, but had trouble with oven on our last day. It was late so we did not bother to contact property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing fun stay
Great location close to the beach and a wonderful place to relax
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

christine b., roseville, ca

Liked: Cleanliness
A lot of room!
Place was dated but very clean. There were six of us and a baby and never once did we feel cramped. Kitchen he everything in it we needed to cook at home. Highly recommend. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Heather

Great location
Our group of two small families really enjoyed our stay at this house. The highlight was the location and private beach. I’m not sure if it’s listed on the online page, but there are a lot of stairs getting down to the beach. It worked great for our group but anyone with mobility issues might need to drive to another beach. The house was as described with a well stocked kitchen. We did have Internet connection issues while we were there. The management was very quick in replying to us about it. There were quite a few dead bugs throughout the house and we let management know to address that with their house cleaners before the next renters stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about the property. The house was big and clean with lots of amenities. The beach was within walking distance with a private access. The neighborhood was very quiet. I would definitely recommend this property to my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable.
Relaxed in quiet small neighborhood. Home was comfortable for 6 ( 4 adults 2 kids). Access to a remarkable beach with sand dollars. We experienced a mix up with early access, it was managed timely and professionally. Nice to have a shower in the garage for beach cleanup.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019