We had a great experience with our vacation rental. The cottage we rented was charming and perfect for our long weekend. We thought the house was well-stocked and we had everything we needed. The management company was great, accommodating our early arrival and late checkout. In addition, when our oven wasn't operating correctly, they sent someone to look at it right away. When it couldn't be fixed, they gave us a key to the rental next door so that we could use the oven next door. I REALLY appreciated this gesture, without any suggestion from us. Great weekend all around!
Everything was outstanding - I wish the the frying pans were in better shape, but people don't take care of them so I would not put new pans in the house. We bring a few pans because we know most rental properties will not have good frying pans. Having said that this house is the best we have found since the Windjammer was red tagged. The management company staff was very responsive - outstanding.
Outstanding location, outstanding property, outstanding way to spend November.
We had a very relaxing stay at our beach house. It was a great way to spend time together after our wedding. The view was beautiful and the weather was perfect. We will definately return for another stay.
We have stayed at this house 4 or 5 times. Gorgeous view! The only downfall was we couldn't find the San Francisco Giants on the sattelite. ESPN channel would have been nice too.
The cottage was gorgeous, not to mention the views. Cookwear was a little old with grungy pans, but otherwise, had everything we needed. Unfortunately for us, we were socked in with fog and rain for 3 days, so all of the beachcombing, hiking and exploring we had planned was not possible. The cottage was a little further out of town than we expected. Lucky for us that we had such a lovely cottage to while away the hours! Loved having the fireplace. Oh, did not realize going in that we would not have access to WiFi or cell signal, and had to go into town to YOUR office to get a WiFi signal - thank you for that!
We truly enjoyed Cliff Cottage. The house and garden are beautiful. The view is magnificent. We will come back one day. The only complaint are the ants as we were very careful about keeping food out and they still were quite a few of them.
We were a little dissappointed that the garden and entryway was very dirty and that there were no chair cusions for the outdoor furniture (three chair pads were eventually found in the closet). Also there was no supply of wood for the fireplace and most of the windows needed to be cleaned. At the price of this rental, I think there should be more care to these details.
we loved it!!!
Light filled. Hot Tub. A perfect view of the ocean, and easy walk to the beach. The house was very comfortable.
The location is great and overlooks a beautiful beach. The privacy afforded by the hedges on each side of the cottage make it feel like there are not other cottages on either side. Saw wales passing by between 8-10am each morning. One note for travelers with children (though we didnt' bring any). The beach below the cabin is very dangerous and you are not allowed to enter the water. There are, however, other safe beaches a few minutes drive away. The fireplace, steam sauna, were a plus. The only condition problem we had is a ant problem in the kitchen.
The only glitch we had was that they had somehow erased my reservation from the computer in the office and I had not printed out the conformation as I usually do. It worked out but we would have been VERY unhappy if Cliff Cottage had not been available as I had already paid in full, and we always request this rental. I also would suggest upgrading the cookware. Very hard to cook with due to poor quality.
What a BEAUTIFUL place to stay! The views and service outstanding. The hot tub was hard to use as the lid was heavy and instructions not clear. I did not use it. But I'd be back again in a heartbeat.
Overall the place is great, but the bathroom could use some updating, especially the sinks/countertops. Wonderful location and deck.
Some windows looking out towards the ocean were in need of cleaninh
The four of us (50-something women from both coasts) chose this house for our reunion. It was idyllic! We especially enjoyed oooking our dinners in the kitchen, which opened to the livingroom and dining room and overlooked the ocean. Sleeping quarters are best suited to folks who don't require lots of separation/privacy since the loft doesn't have a door, but for good friends it's perfect. The bathroom and kitchen fixtures are dated but in good working order, and don't detract from the overall positive vibes this place exudes. You feel like there aren't any people around, even though the house is on a bluff with about 20 other houses. It's a quiet but hip area and the perfect location for exploring nearby hamlets. I highly recommend it.
Everything was fine. Only complaint was the bed in the downstairs bedroom. Needs new matresses....SAGS!
Bob and I totally enjoyed our week at Cliff Cottage. The view is amazing and we loved hearing the waves from the deck. This house has a lot of room and we used the fireplace nightly. Our only complaint was the bed in the main bedroom needs to be replaced. We hope to get back there again and enjoy this relaxing vacation home.
The only other comments I could possibly make about this beautiful and very clean place is that I wish the side windows right next to the bay window worked. We would have loved to have felt a cross breeze. I did miss the sound of the ocean when inside the house because of the window issue. The kitchen was very well equiped but is missing a much needed cookie sheet to bake on. These are only minor issues We loved the place and definitely will be back soon (reservations again in three months). I think I left my heart there!
House is both beautiful & comfortable, the views are spectacular & the garden a treasure. We couldn't have asked for a better place to get away.
We get away to this location a couple of times every year because it's such a restorative experience.
This cottage is cute from head to toe. The living room has windows which wrap wall to wall which bring the ocean in. The Kitchen is large, well equiped and shares the ocean view. A serene place to take a brake.
Wonderful ocean views from the house and deck, however you can't just walk onto the beach--there's a cliff. So it's a short walk around to the sand. But that was not a problem. We loved it. Plenty of room for 2 couples and a 3 year old.
This was a gift for my parents and this is what they said "It was the most wonderful place to stay the view was AWESOME. The house had that perfect cottage by the sea feel." Thank you for making it a perfect visit for them.
Great house and a great beachfront location. Very comfortable, well decorated and a great size for the two of us. Everything seemed to be in working order, including the fireplace for those cold/foggy/rainy days. Not much wood on hand but we found it available nearby. Thanks again for your help Pam. Might suggest a hot tub upgrade to the owners in the near future. Ants seemed plentiful at times but glad bags seemed to do the trick. Looking forward to future stays...
We've been staying at Cliff Cottage a couple of times a year for the past ten years plus - ideal getaway to keep life in perspective.
Pam and Matt are super responsive. Anything I ask for is done, and done fast! There is no need to look anywhere else.
I've been vacationing on the Sonoma & Mendocino coasts since the early 70s and for the past dozen years Cliff Cottage has become our primary retreat. It's a home-away-from-home combining the comfort and conveniences of modern living with the sense of total escape from everyday life. House design takes full advantage of the ocean view whether in the hot tub or the kitchen. Working fireplace, shower that doubles as a sauna and full ocean side deck with glassed in barbeque setup. Owner and property management keep the place very clean and fully functioning and are very responsive. If you were to read the guest book - you would be impressed with the many repeat vacationers from around the world who enjoy Cliff Cottage as much as we do.
Beautiful house and location. The only reason we gave 4 starts for general condition was because of missing screens on many of the windows and also some of the windows were unable to open, because the turn openers were broken. It is a little thing compared to the stunning beauty of the location. It is a perfect place for relaxing and being in nature. I did not mind not having cell phone service, but admit that I would have liked to have wireless internet access. Again, such a minor detail. I hope to return someday to Cliff Cottage!
Since cell phone reception is zero at Cliff Cottage an answering machine on the land line would be good. There was one last year. Garbage was never collected during our 2 week stay & some had to be placed outside the containers. A greater choice on TV would be good. Couldn't even get CNN!! Bird droppings on the front porch (but we were told the reason why & agreed the little birds should not be disturbed). This is our 4th year at Cliff Cottage, so we're pretty tolerant about minor miscues. Hope these suggestions help us & future vacationers. Great cottage!!
Another great stay! Pam and Matt make things extremely easy for my needs.
We stayed at Cliff Cottage for three nights and enjoyed it very much. The cottage is very charming, spacious and comfortable. The layout of the house is remarkable: kitchen, dining and living spaces and the deck are nicely integrated with each other and all provide full ocean/sunset view. The house is on the beach side of the highway and secluded from traffic. Kids loved watching hummingbirds, hawks, sea gulls, ... from the deck. They named two cute barn swallow chicks who were in a nest just outside the side door, and watched them every day being fed by the parents taking turns. The beach is in walking distance. However, the short cut is through the ranger's house at the end of the block where you need to climb over a fence (not for older folks). The longer path is a few minutes of walk, part of which by the HWY (kids need supervision especially on weekends with heavy traffic). Many other beaches are a short drive away. There is a horse ranch on the way to the town of Bodega Bay that offers rides ob the beach. My kids had their first horse rides. All in all highly recommend this cottage.
We enjoyed our stay very much. However, out of 5 days, 4 of them we were encased in fog (the locals say the best time to visit is October). The beach near the cottage is beautiful, but very dangerous, no swimming allowed. The cottage was clean, but it needs major updating. The pictures make the cottage look isolated, but there are cottages right next door and across the street. However, the landscaping provides for a great deal of privacy.
Sitting in the hot tub watching the ocean was heavenly. The view is absolutely breathtaking. There were tons of puzzles, games and books available - a better selection by far than most rental places. Loved the binder that was chock-full of info on policies, how to operate things, and suggestions for things to do and where to eat. Only a few drawbacks - it was somewhat dusty and the photos seem to be older as there is some wear and tear and fading and the beautiful garden needed some tending. The bed in the master slopes toward the head - could be the floor?
The beach access was a little confusing. The access we found two houses down involved walking through someone's yard, climbing a split rail fence, and climbing down a hill side. This seemed odd and we did not go that way. In the other direction, the beach access involved leaving the community, walking along a very narrow section of Highway 1 in which there was no room for pedestrians until we got to the beach park. We were not sure if there was another access we should have tried. I would advise anyone staying here to drive instead of walking on that particular stretch of Highway 1. It would be too scary if cars were coming from both directions. It probably would not be hard to cut a by-pass trail. My daughter would not walk through the iceplant after we saw a snake crawl in there. The house itself is very cute. Spectacular views. It was a very nice get-away.
We stayed in this house for 3 nights with our 5 year old was the perfect size for us and a great base for exploring both north and south. The only issue we had was ants in the kitchen, and we were very careful about leaving any food out. Agree with another reviewer that this house could benefit from a little pick-me-up...some paint, replacement of kitchen items, etc. But we were very happy here, and found it quiet and relaxing!
the home was in a beautiful location,our stay overall was great,but there was quite an ant problem
The house is a fabulous and well-constructed facility. It is in a great location and offers a wonderful view of the ocean. We were very comfortable and found the cotttage very spacious and relaxing. However, it is also true that we found it in need of some basic maintenance e.g. painting in kitchen; window openings; bathroom sinks needing fixing; outside lights needing light bulbs;little or no dishwashing liquid; no repklacement garbage bags;and culinary amenities needing upgrade. A little attention to these details and some cleaning of the exterior would have greatly enhanced our experience. Brian
I understand how costly home maintenance must be, but I hope on my next yearly visit to this lovely get-away to at least have the ocean view windows washed and have the gardens and home exterior cleaned and tidy.
Very nice stay. Accommodating scheduling, functional amenities with a designer's flair. Incredible views and local color. A must stay for a coastal retreat.
Stunning location and view. Also enjoyed the garden area. We would rent again from here!