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Pet friendly, steps to the ocean. Views of the Pacific from every room

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TV, fireplace, books, stereo
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

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Shelter Cove, CA
  • Place, Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Abalone Point
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Sands Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

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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.

Pet friendly, steps to the ocean. Views of the Pacific from every room

The Cove House is a charming, pet friendly, upscale home within a stone's throw from the ocean. This unique home boasts lots of redwood, beautiful stained glass, oriental carpets and a cozy atmosphere. There are two bedrooms with comfy beds and plush linens. The main bedroom is an open loft concept so there is no door. The guest bedroom also has great views and is very private. The kitchen is well equipped and stocked so you can feel at home as soon as you arrive. Enjoy high speed Star Link internet. The tv is equipped with satellite channels for your enjoyment. There is a deck upstairs to give you a bird's eye view of your surroundings. The lower deck has a BBQ and deck chairs. Bring your boat, there is plenty of parking on the adjacent lot.
Looking for a place for a working vacation? The Cove House has a desk with a view of the Pacific, comfortable office chair and extra fast internet. If you are more inclined to outdoor activities the beach, tidepools, hiking fishing and surfing are all available on the Lost Coast.
There is a Brewery with great food, a Venezuelan Restaurant, pizza and a deli available for your convenience.
And don't forget the stargazing! Our night skies are amazing.
We hope to see you very soon!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Mal Coombs Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Mal Coombs Park and Abalone Point
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Rules

This is a wildlife area. Please do not leave food or trash outside or in your vehicles. Fish cleaning is not allowed on the premises.
If guest damage, destroy or take anything from the house, that amount will be deducted from their credit card.
The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occur while on the premises, or loss personal belongings of the guest.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Pet friendly, steps to the ocean. Views of the Pacific from every room Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is great , cozy , well appointed, clean , comfortable, great views and easy to walk from
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay. Wonderful house with gorgeous views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunshine, ocean, peaceful

As always, a wonderful stay. thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Hideaway

This quaint, cozy home was exactly what my family was looking for as a holiday hideout on the coast! We were able to cook, grill, relax, walk, golf, and frequent both the brewery and pizza place nearby (both fantastic). This was our first time in Shelter Cove and it is both remote and beautiful. We loved hearing the ocean roar, watching the deer on their daily visits, and catching beautiful sunsets between rainy days. The home was clean and comfortable, with soft bedding and plenty of comfy towels. Alessandra was helpful and communicative, giving us a heads up that we could access the trash cans on trash day (very helpful as you must otherwise keep all trash stashed inside the home due to wildlife and the cans being kept in a locked space inaccessible to guests). We also really enjoyed the artwork throughout the home, including stained glass and lovely photography. If you are looking to truly "get away" and enjoy the Lost Coast, this is wonderful place to do it!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bennett C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house super close to the ocean

Our first trip to Shelter Cove and this was a great place to stay. Super close to the ocean with several parks very close walking distance along the coast. Lots of wildlife around to watch with deer and fox hanging around the house. We recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shelter Cove House, hosted by Alessandra

Alessandra was great, we couldn't figure out how the TV worked so she came over,called the owner, and had us up and running in no time. If we had a question, we would text her, and she would get right back to you with an answer, I really couldn't want a better host. The property was very nice also. Almost to nice for a vacation home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger D., La Canada, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House in a Great Location

This house is about 100 feet away from the ocean…one can see the water and hear the waves quite nicely. Since Shelter Cove has not been fully built up, there is plenty of empty space around this house and it feels wonderful. The place is quite clean and the furnishings are well appointed. It has 1) a great washer and dryer, 2) real hot water (versus those places that only offer very warm water!), 3) sleep number beds, 4) gas cooking (versus those terrible electric ranges), satellite TV with hundreds of stations, a good heater that responds well to the thermostat. There are several places to eat around here…a couple of bars and grills, a pizza place, and a Venezuelan restaurant (quite popular but only open a few days a week). There is a small grocery store with limited items. (Best bet is to bring supplies in). The only caveat I have to mention is to warn light sleepers…the master bedroom is a loft…which means one hears EVERY sound in the house. I could hear the coffee percolating, refrigerator doors opening and, of course, the TV downstairs. Our family had to instigate rules if someone was trying to sleep…”please talk in muffled tones, keep the TV sound down real low, and walk quietly throughout the house”. That plan worked fine…and of course, if you are a heavy sleeper, there is no problem.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L., Point Richmond, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Shelter Cover Retreat

This is a very comfortable home, located just off Lower Pacific Drive, which follows the rocky coastline. Although there are homes on the ocean side of this road, there are also frequent public access areas, making this a great place for morning and afternoon walks with my pup. I enjoyed the nearby coffee shop, with stunning views from the patio, but more than anything, I enjoyed the beauty and relaxed atmosphere of Shelter Cove. Deer visited this home daily and at night, in the distance, I loved hearing the night bark of the sea lions. I will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem of a stay

This was a really great visit, once again, explored more, husband went ocean fishing this time, met some really wonderful fisherman. Returning shortly. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home away from home!

Great home for a relaxing getaway cabin home. All the necessities, including a great kitchen and grill. We enjoyed our time here and loved the proximity to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Calm and Quiet

I completely loved Shelter Cove. It was quiet and dog friendly. Everything I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home, well appointed

Shelter Cove is a special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach location

Lovely house (apart from stairs—the raised edges made it uncomfortable to come down them sans shoes). Very cozy, beautiful stained glass insets throughout. Location was amazing. quiet and enjoyable. Made for a very relaxing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July

It was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day

This is such a great place!! So peaceful with beautiful views / great memories!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem - power down stay

This home is a keeper of a getaway. We have visited this home/area for at least 4 to 5 years, & at least 2x a year now. This was a great find. Appreciate nature and all her surroundings. People are so friendly, fisherman share their catch, Gyppo ale mill is enjoyable. Safe and clean area. Humboldt County has MUCH to offer. ~C~
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Comfortable and Clean Home.

The home was located right near the ocean as it claimed. Very nicely furnished and lovely artwork adorned the walls. I loved the stain glass windows as well. The house was very clean and supplied with fresh linens on beds and in bathrooms. One of the toilets was not working when we arrived. I texted the owner and she sent someone over to fix it with in 30 minutes. Very much appreciated the quick response! We all enjoyed our stay in this comfortable, warm, and lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

The house was perfect and so clean! We were close to everything. We had a wonderful time and will definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Central Location

Nice for what we were looking for. Quiet get away and able to walk to many of the Shelter Cove things to do.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

The best house and location

This is our second time coming to Shelter Cove and renting the same house. It's always clean, you can find everything you need to cook, and this house's location is just a 1m walk from the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lost coast fishing trip

The property is located within walking distance of a couple of established restuarants, the lighthouse located on Point Delgado, and also tide pools that are exposed at low tides for viewing of wildlife. We were visited by local deer herds multiple times during daylight hours. Our stay was primarily our annual fishing trip for coastal rock fishing. Our boat broke down on day 2 of 6, so we spent the time visiting local areas we never spent much time with before, and took drives to some remote areas such as Whitehorne and the Mattole River. The house was completely stocked as mentioned in the adds, Allessandra was accurate in her photos. The one thing that we brought along that came in handy was a folding table for the lower deck patio which allowed us to eat outside. The internet is ok, sometimes a little slow, but the location is great for cellular coverage on most providers.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the place

Wanna stay at this place every year.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vasu M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem in Shelter Cove!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the well thought out and appointed property. The natural wood accents and stain-glass artwork adorning the home was beautiful. Expansive views of the pacific ocean and the mountains abound from *every* room, nook, and corner! Extremely quiet neighborhood. We chilled out in this cozy 2BR/2BA two-level home just a few steps away from the rugged lost-coast in Shelter Cove. We brought in our groceries since this was a one-hour drive (one-way in/out) from Hwy 101, but the host has ample supplies of condiments stocked up if you planned to cook during your stay. We didn't get a chance to meet the owners but Alessandra, the host/manager was wonderful in answering all of our questions and was a pleasure to work with. We will most certainly be back! Shelter Cove is yet to be fully discovered. :-) One thing we missed is the ability to charge our EV overnight (since the drive to the nearest supercharger is close to 2 hours away). I believe the homeowner is planning to install one next year, so that's really encouraging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica g.

Wonderful visit

We really enjoyed our stay at Alessandra's home, it was cozy and perfect for our family of 4. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023