Bodega View is basically an old fishing cabin perched directly on Bodega Bay. It has 3 units,…read moreSeal's Landing, Fisherman's Grotto & the smallest Osprey's Loft. We stayed in the Seal's unit, which is the largest of the 3. For the price it's tough to beat the location. The cabin sits on piers directly over the bay when the tide is up. You do get a bit of road noise due to the location directly off highway 1, but late at night, the road is not well traveled. The unit is cleaned by tenant's so it's not professionally cleaned. Still, it was not too bad. The unit could benefit from a new bed and perhaps some updated dishware. It would really pop with some new furnishings, but then the price would likely increase. Sitting out in the hot tub on a star filled night makes these issues are little more excusable. We had some outstanding food at Terrapin Creek Cafe and Spud Point Crab Co. If I have time, I may post reviews of these, but they hardly need the pub.

We stayed in the Fisherman's Grotto this past weekend. The location was perfect. Yes, the place is…read moreolder and could use updating, but it was perfect for a quick getaway. We got to see an amazing sunset from the balcony and seals swimming just offshore. It was nice to have a kitchen to make a simple breakfast. You do need to bring your own linens and towels, but that was not a problem for us. You have to clean the unit before you leave, but it did not take more than an hour. The only negatives for us were the shower was somewhat clogged and we weren't able to enjoy the hot tub because it needed cleaning and was slimy. We booked on extremely short notice, so we can't fault the owner for not having time to check on the unit before our arrival. He was easy to work with and responded very quickly to phone calls. We had hoped to use the available kayak, but ran short on time. If you are not looking for a 5 star, fancy hotel, this is your place. The relaxation factor of having your own space, combined with the reasonable price made this an ideal escape.

I just returned from a 2 week stay in Paris. Thanks to Rent Paris Now, The 3 bedroom apartment they…read morerecommended was in the 7th near Rue Cler. Everyting I wanted was an easy walk from the apartment. The apartment itself was immaculate with comfortable beds, lovely linens, and large towels for the bathroom. In fact I've never had bath towels this big in a Paris apartment before. While I didn't cook, the kitchen was fully equipped for those who like to go to the market and make meals with local produce. It was a bit cool in Paris and the heating worked well. The temperature was very easy to adjust to our comfort level. All in all the process of arrival and departure was effortless. We had one minor issue while there and it was addressed immediately. Rent with confidence with this company as I have for more that 15 years. I don't look elsewhere when I need an apartment in Paris, as the prices are reasonable and the service personal.

We stayed in a Rent Paris Now apartment for 5 days in Paris at 89 Rue de Sevres in August. The…read moreapartment was perfect for our family (2 adults, 3 teenagers). The two bedrooms, one loft and 2 baths was exactly the size we needed to not be on top of each other! Especially since we had been touring Belgium and northern France by car for the prior 9 days before, and stayed all together in many family hotel rooms :( The A/C worked perfectly (it does get hot in Paris in August), the rooftop terrace was wonderful. WIFI was good, too - good enough for 3 teens with a couple of devices each! There's a full kitchen, and washer/dryer - the apartment itself is located steps from a Carrefour - perfect for snacks, drinks, and breakfast food, and even frozen pizza, which horrified my husband and I, but our kids loved it. The Metro is right across the street, and while the neighborhood is quiet compared to the Latin Quarter, there are shops, restaurants and bistros nearby. All communication with Paris Now was efficient and prompt. Eric met us to check us in, show us how everything works, and was prompt and very professional. Rental agreement and payment was quick and painless. If we are in Paris again, we will definitely rent from Paris Now. Highly recommend!

You really can't beat the views at Bodega Harbor Inn! They have plenty of Adirondack chairs where…read moreyou can sit back and relax, along with a few tables that were perfect for enjoying a glass of wine, playing Yahtzee, and watching the sunset. The inn is located on a busy road, but traffic slows down in the evening. The rooms have a charming beachy feel and are on the smaller side, but that's exactly what we expected after reading reviews. We were only staying one night, so we booked the smallest room. If we return for a longer stay, we'd probably opt for a larger room. That said, if you're in Bodega Bay, hopefully you're spending most of your time exploring rather than sitting in your room! The rooms include mini fridges and a coffee station, and the lobby has a larger coffee and tea station as well as a microwave. Parking is located right outside your room, which makes loading and unloading easy. The location is also very convenient. It's within walking distance of a grocery store that has just about everything you might need, including a deli. The Birds Cafe is right across the street and serves coffee, delicious breakfasts, oysters, lobster rolls, and more - all with fantastic views. Overall, this is a great spot if you're looking for a comfortable stay with incredible views and easy access to everything Bodega Bay has to offer.

We have been using Bodega Harbor Inn for over 35 years and have always had exceptional customer…read moreservice from George and Steve. Our most recent experience was not great with newer employee (Gina). When we arrived on WED we were happy to get our keys to the Harbor House as it was our first time to stay in this house. We got into the house and we realized it smelled of gas. There was one burner that was taped off with do not use on the tape. It was obvious that the Inn was aware there was a problem, yet this was not taken care of properly prior to our arrival. We returned to the office to inform them with our concerns in the Harbor House. Gina let us know that she has had other guests with the same complaints but she said it had been recently serviced. She said if it made us feel better she could have the handyman come look at it again in the morning. She tried to reach the him, but there was no answer and she had to leave a message. Gina did assure us that the owners daughter had just stayed in the Harbor House with no complaints. We chose to stay the night and have the handyman check the stove in the morning. It was two days before the stove was checked so we were not able to use the heat or stove until Friday evening. The young man who worked on the stove let us know it was leaking gas because it was not fixed correctly. We also had some attitude from Gina when we tried to get 4 wash cloths and more coffee for the coffee maker. We also had to ask for toilet paper twice because we only had 2 spare rolls for 4 adults staying 5 nights (6 days). We should have been offered a discount for the 3 days we were not able to safely use the heater and stove due to the gas leak. We have decided that we will have to move on and find a new place to stay for our yearly vacation to Bodega Bay. I think things would have been handled differently had George or Steve been running the office that week. We are very lucky that the house did not blow up nor did we have poisoning due to the natural gas leak. Keeping all the windows open until it was properly serviced was difficult because it was so cold, but we are still here to share this story. Looking back on this we never should have stayed in the home but I am happy to be alive. We are just disappointed that our trip was not enjoyable and we paid extra to stay in the house when we would have had a better vacation just renting a room without these issues.

We stayed two nights in the Redwood Suite at AutoCamp Sonoma and it was the perfect little getaway…read more The Airstream itself is so cozy, and I have to call out the bed specifically -- we've stayed at some great properties around the world, and the mattress in our Airstream gave us some of the best sleep we've had anywhere. Not what you expect to say about a trailer in the woods, but here we are. The suite came with a wood-fired hot tub, which was the highlight. Soaking out there in the redwoods at dusk with the Airstream lit up next to us is an image I'm going to be chasing for a while. Two people made the stay: Blythe at the front desk was absolutely wonderful -- warm, personable, and clearly someone who takes pride in her work and in making sure guests have everything they need. And Favian, who set up our wood-fired tub both nights, was so friendly and full of great recommendations for food and things to do in the area. Can't wait to come back.

Spent almost $800 just for two nights of accommodation. I can't convince myself that this was worth…read morethe splurge. The highlight for me at this place was cooking privately at our outdoor grill the first night and not having to clean up afterward. Another fun memory was using their onsite bikes to ride around the outside of the premise. We did have to share road with moving vehicles so would not recommend this for visitors with small kids. This site was nearby a redwoods state park (requires driving) and walking distance to one portion of the Russian river (though you have to cross the highway 17 where cars travel very fast). I highly recommend the redwoods state park because of the picturesque setting and paved paths. Two nights two days was more than enough time to explore the town. Downtown had some cute restaurants and it also has a Safeway. For the price, I will not be back. But it was nice to experience it once.

We stayed at Anvil as part of a wedding party. And I've never been to a place quite like it…read more Breathtaking barely describes this place. We came up from San Francisco. I had flown in from New York, while my wife ended a business trip and flew in from London. By the time we got our rental and made it through San Francisco rush hour, our ride into the mountains was in near total darkness. I've driven on narrow mountain roads with no guardrails before in Arizona, but always in broad daylight. This was terrifying. We got a taste of the remoteness when we had to stop to allow a family of wild pigs cross the road. We knew this was a drive we would remember the rest of our lives, we just hoped that the rest of our lives wasn't in another 10 minutes. All of this, however, was worth it. The East Coast contingent of the wedding party were all up before dawn due to jet lag, and we sipped our coffee and watched the dawn rise over the mountains. This was the first view my wife and I had of the place. It was magical. It was like being transported to 19th century California. I hadn't realized California had places so untouched by population. The bed was comfortable, the accommodations very homey, and the setting magnificent. Easily one of the best places we've stayed in California. Just drive up in the daylight!

My heart aches for how much I already miss this place. I couldn't have picked a better nook of this…read moreworld to wed my love and celebrate with our best friends! This remote corner of Sonoma County is breathtaking, and Anvil Ranch is just perfect. Sam went OUT OF HIS WAY to help us pull off an amazing party. He's such a helpful and cool guy - we repeatedly encouraged him to join us in the festivities because he's that awesome! Shannon is just the sweetest, and she was a big help on Sunday sorting through the rental gear and easing our final hours on the ranch. There is so much to gush about, I'll just need to update this review later with great tips and details, but suffice it to say - we will be back! love!!!

We rented Casa Bella. And Bella it was. The view was gorgeous, the house warm and inviting and Mia,…read morethe owner was accommodating, laid back and friendly! Also, bonus, the office staff, namely Kelsey, is very communicative! I highly recommend Casa Bella and BBBVR.com!

I would probably rate this as more of a three and a half stars. We originally found Bodega Bay Best…read moreVaction Rentals by looking at houses on VRBO.com and chose a house that according to their description was minutes from the beach. Once my mother had already confirmed the house by sending in the money and we got the address we saw that it would be quite a walk to the beach and we would have to cross Highway 1 with two small children. She called BBBVR directly and asked just how many minutes the walk would be and was told about 15-20 minutes. My mother asked if they had any houses in our price and size range that were closer. She sent over three options and the first one we chose she wrote back and said that the owners were choosing to stay there and we would have to pick another. Strike two. Finally we settled on Ocean Song, which was only three houses away from Highway 1 with the beach just on the other side. None of the options we were offered were without crossing that very busy road. The house, Ocean Song, was listed as kid and dog friendly. While the house was lovely, with a gorgeous view and the right size for what we needed, I would say that it was more dog than kid friendly. The kitchen was quite small, so they had all of the dishware on a rack on the floor next to the dining bar. This was very tempting for my 22 month old to want to play with. Also they had the supplies for starting a fire in the fireplace, including matches and a metal poker in a basket on the floor. They have two showers and no bathtub, although one shower had a handheld shower head, so we made do to get our kids clean. The house itself is an updated 1970's house with lots of picture windows for viewing the crashing waves below. The bathrooms and kitchen have newer countertops and appliances. The house is eclectically decorated and has all the modern conviences (cable TV, cordless phones and wireless internet). The porch is very pretty, has lots of seating and even has a small firepit. The garage, which is strangely accessed through the master bedroom closet, has a gas grill and a full sized washer and dryer. This would be the perfect house for a family with older or no children who wish to travel with their dog. One thing that slightly grossed us out was that it smelled of dog immediately upon entering and there were obvious spots on the carpet near the front door. We aren't really dog people, so we would probably prefer someplace a little less pet friendly. One note about accessing Portuguese Beach from the house. There is a path directly across from the street the house is on, but it is very steep. If you walk a little down Highway 1 to your left you will come to a path with wooden stairs set into the hillside, which is much easier and safer. However, be careful when you are walking back to the house. Walk to the actual street and don't take any side trails. As we found out one of the trails leads directly into the backyard of the house just across from Ocean Song, but when you try to cross the field you will find a steep gully filled with poison ivy and unless you go back through the neighbor's yard it is a one mile plus walk around the gully back to the house. What should have taken us five minutes ended up taking an hour simply because we were eager to get off the side of Highway 1 and the cars that speed along that expanse. None of the options were fun with small impulsive children. On our second day we just decided to drive to Doran Beach since the waves are smaller and safer for young children anyway.

This property literally HAS IT ALL in so many ways!…read more A gorgeous Bodega Bay home, located in a quiet upscale neighborhood, featuring stunning views of the ocean as well as the neighboring farms and hills. The way the house is situated makes it feel very, very private. Other than a few folks taking walks we never saw a neighbor. The home has been extensively remodeled with upgraded everything and really feels new. On entering the foyer your attention is immediately drawn to the open floorplan and generous large windows facing drop-dead views of the ocean. Whether in the kitchen, dining area, main living space or upstairs bedroom there are large windows/sliding doors providing lots of light and those magnificent views. Sip your coffee or cocktail morning or evening with a crackling fire while gazing at the ocean and enjoy the wildlife visiting the backyard. The host provides wildlife food which attracted deer, bunnies, quail and other birds to the backyard each day of our stay. EVERTHING you could possibly want is provided by the host. The kitchen is exceedingly well stocked, the bathrooms have plentiful amenities, there are binoculars/spotting scope to watch for whales. Beach chairs, cooler, umbrella, kites and beach towels are provided for your beaching experience. Ping-Pong, corn hole as well as other indoor games are provided. A multilevel rear deck features a brand-new Spa, separate lounging area with gas firepit and several Adirondack chairs on the lawn for more stargazing. A comfortable protected courtyard in the front has several seating areas. A storage space is stocked with comfy cushions designed for all the exterior seating areas. A spacious 2-car garage is also at your disposal. Without exaggeration, the host for this property is the best I've ever experienced! From the moment I inquired about the property until our departure the host was always available to help make our stay exceedingly easy. The host has developed an easy to download and use app that quite literally answers every imaginable question about the area, the house, how things work in the house, how to get around, dining and shopping information and points of interest, pre-visit information, etc. We will definitely be back for more amazing days at Sea-renity!

We stayed at 21112 Hummingbird Court in Bodega Harbor. Elite Coastal Escapes manages this property…read more Do not waste your money on this home. For one week it was a constant reach out to the property manager and each time it was a disaster. No heat, no firewood that was promised and when it arrived it was so wet we could not use., no TV as remote would not work, spa chemical balance was all off and dangerous to use but spa guy only arrived once a week and we could not use spa all week, ceiling fixture in bathroom fell out of ceiling and second time around they finally just taped to ceiling so we could use toilet, washing machine did not work continually, and the list goes on! Please go elsewhere... a place that doesn't depend on this ELITE COASTAL ESCAPE!! Be aware!

I did not stay there. I stayed at moonstar cottage and was dissappointed…read more i sent my lengthy honest rating of moonstar cottage to BOOKING .COM, but could not find my rating or any rating for that matter at BOOKING .COM i believe they are affilliated with Vacasa. copies of rating sent to owners and to staff at Vacasa in Portland Oregon, no reply! Also, no reply from BOOKING .COM. The cost per day was $434.00, we stayed a week, $3,040.00. Wanted to leave after one day/night there, but no refunds at all! I gave it 2 stars because the hot tub and view were wonderful, but so much negative,= 2 stars Adrian Peet

You can't ask for a better spot for beautiful views of the ocean and a place "far from the madding…read morecrowd". The owners Richard and Shelley provided everything we needed for a getaway to enjoy the northern California coast in comfort and privacy. The cabin is fully equipped including cable tv, dvd, fully supplied kitchen, comfortable beds, plush towels in the bathroom, and an outside deck directly overlooking both the cove and ocean. There's a round table with chairs and umbrella to get out of the sun and two very comfy chairs (one lounge with footrest) to sit and read or just take in the beautiful views. Best sunsets around! Thank you, Richard and Shelley, for providing such a wonderful getaway!