Seamist Beach Cottage

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Bodega Bay, CA

Portuguese Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Carmel Beach
‪1 min drive‬
Bodega Dunes
‪7 min drive‬
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

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Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Seamist Beach Cottage 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Private Stairs & Secluded Beach. Ideal for a family with 2 Adults/2 Kids Loft w/twins.

Welcome to our beach cottage for the 'Ultimate Pacific Coast Surf Experience'. Perched atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific approximately 4 miles north of Bodega Bay. The photo's will depict views from the actual property and the beautiful coastal inspired interior. You will have stairs down to a sheltered, secluded beach.

We are featured on Staycation an TV episode for the most unique short term rentals globally. https://youtu.be/e4ycfP6nlq0

Our guests health is at the centre of our focus, we have professional cleaners to sanitize the complete house before and after every guest. We follow the Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendation with additional precaution. We have contactless hosting service whereby you will be provided with a code to enter the house and can call us on the in-house phone anytime you need any additional assistance.

The beach cottage is built on the bluff over looking a spectacular show of nature at her best. The property has stairs down to a sheltered, secluded beach. You can have beach fun and family time exploring tide pools or a romantic, quiet picnic...Just the two of you and the ocean.

Enjoy your own private hot tub overlooking the cliff with panoramic views of the ocean. Enjoying the sunset while enjoying spa like treatment and the complimentary Sonoma wine. After sunset stay warm outside with your private fire pit and blankets while roasting marshmallows.

Enjoy downstairs area over looking the ocean reading a book on the chase lounge or hammock. Or role out a yoga mat on the deck enjoying tranquility and the beautiful Pacific sunrise or sunset.

There is plenty of opportunities to get active, we provide fishing gear for those whom want to catch their own fish in one of California's most recognized fishing hot spots right in front of you., you can BBQ the fish on both the wood fire pit or your private gas BBQ in front of the unit. You can harvest limited amount of mussels from the rocks and make your own mussel pot. Other activities include horseback riding, hiking, golf, surfing or wind surfing.

The Pacific, west facing beach cottage allows you to view the surf at all times and enjoy the most breath taking sunsets, crashing surf, sea mist and bold rugged rock formations. The great room with it's 20 foot wide wall of pacific facing windows is comfortably furnished with a beautiful glass pebble, flame effect fireplace and a wall mounted flat screen T.V. & Internet.

Dining for four at a table set in a corner window with views to both the west the headlands to the north, absolutely breath taking! All electric kitchen appliances: fast glass top range, and small appliances. Quartz counter tops. The kitchen is well appointed for enjoying home cooked faire. Why go out when you can have the best ocean view in town with the surf as your back ground music! Enjoy your cracked crab and Chardonnay at sunset with your family or special other. Gas Grill on front deck.

Attention to detail for your comfort continues throughout. We replenish our linens continuously and supply plenty of towels, linens, comforters (with duvet covers changed each guest) and quilts. All the mattresses and pillows have protectors and a high quality, excellent memory foam pad on the CA queen.

We have designed and furnished the Seamist Beach Cottage to create a memorable and wonderful experience that will leave you rested, renewed and ready to return again and again!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay is home to this holiday home. Cayman Practice Range and Bodega Harbour Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Russian River and Sonoma Coast State Park. Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting.

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Bodega Bay, CA

What's nearby

Sonoma Coast State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Portuguese Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Carmel Beach - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
Bodega Dunes - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Doran Beach - 16 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Tides Wharf & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Fishetarian - ‬8 min drive
‪Cafe Aquatica - ‬7 min drive
‪Spud Point Crab Company - ‬10 min drive
‪Fisherman's Cove - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seamist Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seamist Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seamist Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seamist Beach Cottage located?

Situated in Bodega Bay, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sonoma Coast State Park and Gleason Beach. Portuguese Beach and Schoolhouse Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cris B.

6 Jan 2025

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

Beautiful Amazing Stay!

Seamist was amazing! The views were magnificent, the home was very clean and well stocked with everything possible, including champagne, robes, and blankets. The hottub was a perfect temperature and incredible ocean view. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

29 Oct 2024

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

Perfect

Absolutely perfect location and house! We will def be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen B.

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Views view views

Property is right on the water, great views of the ocean. VRBO listing says 2 bedrooms which is accurate BUT the 2nd bedroom is up a small spiral staircase….. not pictured anywhere and not easy to climb. It’s a loft with 2 older twin beds. Also property only has 1 parking spot also never mentioned in listing We tried to contact property owner thru VRBO and didn’t get a response from property owner or any follow up from VRBO. Our stay was wonderful but your property listing and response needs improvement

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marcella B.

22 Jul 2024

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

Amazing ocean views, comfortable stay

Wonderful stay, very comfortable. Smaller than represented in listing, and some of the appliances could use a refresh like the stove and fridge. Overall a good experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doloris B.

12 Jul 2024

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

Best View

Had a wonderful time in your home. The view is incredible!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris W.

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

The VIEW is worth it!

This is a split review because the view of this property makes everything worth it. But, there were some downsides to the experience as well. The reason I am still happy I booked this location was the experience of sitting in the hot tub or sitting for hours on the deck looking at the staggering view. That’s what makes everything worth it. I’ve traveled all around the world and it’s easily one of the best views I’ve ever seen. Downsides: Poor communication: There was literally NO communication from the host. I messaged multiple times before the booking with a question and did not hear anything in response. I also never heard anything from them the entire time, once the booking was made. Parts of the home are in disrepair: The overall home is beautiful. There was champagne waiting at arrival and nice touches around the house. However there are many areas around the house that seem like they have been broken for a good amount of time with no plan on fixing them. For example, there is a label that simply says “we know about this” under a break in the glass in the bathroom. For $600+ a night, I would expect they could make a few of the minor repairs the home needs, but non seem like there a priority anytime soon. Otherwise an amazing experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan F., EDWARDSVILLE

12 Nov 2023

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

Relaxing and beautiful environment on the ocean!

We enjoyed the property and took advantage of the hottub and firepit with a sunset view! Total relaxation. Had a time with the TV and Dish must have been out as it miraculously worked the next day after troubleshooting everything the evening before. You can tell how much upkeep a place on the ocean requires as it is in need of some paint, etc. I strongly recommend VRBO owners to stay in their places to get a better idea of what is needed. Road improvements/exits will be wonderful when finished. Was able to communicate quickly with our contact. Best for couples, upstairs bedroom not good for adults or small children but maybe tweens. Thank you for a lovely stay, I would definitely consider returning to this vrbo if in the area again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent M.

19 Sept 2023

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

Great location

Quiet and nice

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

11 Jul 2023

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

Anniversary

Overall wonderful stay! Very relaxing!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

17 Jun 2023

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

Girls trip

This property is everything it advertises and more, beautiful ocean front property, nice deck with fire pit and jacuzzi overlooking a private beach… we had a great girls trip, was the perfect place to celebrate us all turning 60 this year. This was our second time staying at this location and we will be back again next year for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Samuel C., San Francisco CA

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

the Good and the Not Good

For the price, this cottage should be far swankier, more up to date, no plastic plants, get rid of the ugly big plastic brown garbage container, spruce up the linens, buy nicer cups, glasses and dishes! The photos (professional photos) show the place to be larger and snappier than in reality: the bedroom especially with creaky bed and Yes a closet but 2 hangers? and the upper loft for sleeping only! However, the Hot Tub on the deck is clean, new and Fantastic! the View is Fantastic, the BBQ is new and Location is wonderful. For that we thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C., Deer Park Ca 94576

5 Oct 2022

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

No Better Location

Elevated experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley Y.

15 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful Stay! We will be back!

Our time on this property was absolutely incredible. Everything is accurate as listed. We spent the majority of our time on the deck enjoying the views, hot tub and fire pit. We had one issue come up with the ignition on the firepit and the maintenance team arrived promptly the next day and fixed our issue for us. We cannot wait to come back and stay here. Thanks to the staff!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

20 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

A Few Hiccups

Stayed for just one night, and did not receive the check in code until 90 minutes before check in. This was after 3 emails and a phone call to the host. Being that the CA coast has spotty internet service, we were getting pretty worried. Also, the hot tub was turned down to 90 when we arrived, so it was too cold to use. Had we known this was not going to be set/functioning, we would not have booked Seamist. Also one thing to note, is that heavy bridge construction complete with a giant crane directly across the property starts at 6:00am, so there's no sleeping late.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

TERRY H.

6 May 2022

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

Seamist

This is our third trip to the property but first time staying in Seamist. It, like Surfscape, is the closest you can be to the ocean without standing in the water. Beautiful accommodations and everything we needed was there. Thanks again for such a beautiful place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B., San Francisco, CA

25 Mar 2022

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

Loved it...but...

I've been coming to Surfscape and SeaMist several times a year since 2016 ,but please, please please change the codes to enter the homes. These have been the same for years. For safety reasons, I believe they need to be changed more often. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Mar 2022

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

Amazing views!

We had a great time staying In the Seamist! As soon as you walk in the door, the views are incredible. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub and watching the sunsets. Listening to the waves crash into the rocks over and over is so soothing. We really appreciated the complimentary bottle of bubbly! It was a fun couple of days that we will never forget. Thanks for sharing your home!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Savannah F., Lexington, Kentucky

2 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Do not book if the hot tub is important to you

The view and proximity to the beach were amazing. Nothing else was great. -The hot tub was not working during our stay. This was a HUGE disappointment, since the only plan for our stay was to relax around the house and enjoy the hot tub. The local contact sent someone to look at it, but he was unable to fix the issue. We were told that it took a while to heat up. We had already tried heating it the day before and at this time, we had been trying for over 4 hours that morning. We were told a hot tub specialist would come take a look, but no one ever came. The water temp. peaked at 94 degrees and then kept decreasing. We finally worked up the nerve to climb in, just to say we did it, but it was too chilly to stay in the water. I have reached out to the Vrbo contact regarding our experience with the hot tub days ago and never received a response. Other thoughts: - Great view, but the windows were filthy. The person who came by to check the hot tub voluntarily washed the windows. I guess he saw how dirty they were. The view was much better after the cleaning. - Bathroom is similar to what you would expect on a small boat. Not an issue as we didn’t spend much time in there, but sharing in case it is important to anyone else. - Spiral stairs going into upstairs loft are TINY. Both adults, one who is a size 0, had to go down them backwards and still felt like we were squeezing our way down them. I ended up sleeping on the couch the final night because I didn’t want to have to go down them in the middle of the night to use the restroom. - Parking is not ideal. We were lucky in that the people staying next door only had one car. If they had used both of their parking spots, I don’t know that we could have gotten our vehicle in and out. - There are rules/notes labeled all over the home. It wasn’t very welcoming. As I stated at the start of my review, the view and proximity to the beach are great. There was also a bottle of sparkling wine at arrival, which was thoughtful and appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

26 Nov 2021

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

A Special Place

Property is amazing. Amazing views. Just serene. Owner was very kind rescheduling through covid. Pierre was always very prompt, polite and responsive. This was our second stay here we will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

26 Oct 2021

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

Best Spot on the Sonoma Coast

There are many things to love about this property, but the best thing -- clearly -- is the view, which is spectacular. The whole stretch of the Sonoma coast is incredibly scenic, but this spot in my opinion, is the best. And you can just sit outside ... or inside, or in the hot tub, or in the nice little cabana down at the base of the staircase, or just a few steps further down on the beach itself -- and we thoroughly enjoyed ALL of the above, and watch the waves crash magnificently into all the huge rocks and sea stacks just offshore, creating dramatic splashes and spray. It's like watching fireworks; it's the show that never ends, a water ballet like no other. The cottage is nicely furnished and supplied. There are just a few minor repairs needed and I made suggestions to the property manager; had a nice chat with her over the phone. Maybe the only little negatives for me: the mattress is way too soft for my liking, but I personally just like and need a firm one. Slept okay nevertheless. The other thing just to be aware of is that there is a huge project going on right across the street; they are building a massive bridge across the gully there and they told me that project will take about two years. But honestly it didn't bother us at all; when you're out on the back deck or main room where you spend most of your time during the day, you're barely aware of the noise from the construction. We will definitely stay there again. It was just wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarah G.

17 Sept 2021

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

Amazing!

Simply amazing! The pictures do not do this place justice! As you open the front door you are instantly greeted by the magnificent pacific ocean through the panoramic windows. The place was very clean and we could tell so much care was put into every detail and to make sure we were comfortable. We cooked dinner every night so we could enjoy the amazing sunset. The sound of the waves crashing into the rocks below was so therapeutic & soothing as we sat by the fire pit out on the deck. Our first night we had clear skies and sat in the jacuzzi under the moon light and stars. It was perfect! Communication with the owner was excellent & always prompt. Their local contact was also very helpful and easy to reach. I couldn't figure out how to lock the front door on our way out for a hike and she answered my call right away! Backing out of the driveway onto the highway can be a bit tricky. As long as you are extra vigilant, you should be ok. I'm definitely going to book this place again! I cannot wait to return. Thank you Pierre for being so accommodating and sharing your wonderful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

23 Jun 2021

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

Great view

Awesome time great location!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rucha P.

7 Jun 2021

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

Awesome experience

We had an amazing vacation! The house has an incredible Pacific Ocean view. You can not get any more closer to ocean than this! We loved hot tub, beautiful sun set view from the porch and the beach access! The owner was very prompt in all communication! Thanks for sharing your wonderful house!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

17 May 2021

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

Birthday Weekend

This was a perfect place to hang with a few friends for a birthday weekend away. The deck was a perfect spot to enjoy all the glory of our Northern California coast with an easy staircase down to the beach for some tidepool exploration at low tide.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris C., Folsom

25 Mar 2021

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

SeaMist Cottage Staycation

This is the perfect Sonoma coast getaway for two, cozy yet wide open to the sky and ocean when you walk in the front door. The hot tub overlooking the easily accessible beach is hard to leave. All the comforts of home with a WOW factor of 10. Returning soon, Kris and Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bodegastay

My name is Pierre, your host Blanca and head of cleaning Estela. Myself being originally from Cape Town South Africa another wine country I have passion for hospitality, wine and creating an boutique like experience for my guests. I have been hosting short term guests in Europe, South Africa and now Bodega Bay. Our mission is to make all our guests feel right at home, pampered, relaxed and enjoy all Bodega has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Bodegastay has an unique property with all the amenities and comfort of an home in addition with luxury of an boutique resort. With your private beach and cabana you can enjoy a beautiful location with breathtaking views while enjoying all the great qualities Sonoma county and wine country has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Bodegastay also have local professionals available to further customize your experience.

Beach Picnic Setup - 4 to 8 people $350 (only the setup - no food provided)
Picnic Food Basket - 4 people $250
Picnic Food Basket - 6 people $350
Picnic Food Basket - 8 people $450

Beach Grill and BBQ - 4 people $600
Beach Grill and BBQ - 6 people $800
Beach Grill and BBQ - 8 people $1000
$100 for each additional person thereafter max 20

Beach Massage 90 min - 1 person - $295
Beach Massage 90 min - 2 people - $500
for each additional person thereafter $200

Please let us know approximate date and time and we will arrange for the additional services.

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