View from the tree fort on a clear day
Plenty of space to run and play, 5 steps to the first floor from the driveway (not counting deck as a step)
Coming up from the driveway
5 steps to the first floor
Morning from the upstairs deck
Chlorine free, cedar hot tub
Hot and cold tubs. Soak with the hummingbirds.  Rejuvenate with hot-cold contrast therapy (chlorine free). The ocean sounds are amazing!
Kitchen fully stocked with pots, pans, and appliances
Side view of house
Dining Room and Entrance
Kitchen looking out to entrance
Our spice cabinet in June 2020. Two grocery stores are within a few mins walk from the house if you need anything.
TV with Amazon fire stick for streaming and DVDS in closet, one couch has been upgraded to leather sectional that is a recliner
Downstairs bedroom - queen bed, attached bathroom
Third bathroom with cast iron clawfoot tub
Bathroom with a Towel Warmer. Please warm only Towels. Do not place Wet clothes on it, can stain the rack.
Stairs down to dining room
Toto Bidet in the downstairs master bathroom. Heated with various wash functions.
Upstairs master bedroom. We have currently changed the bed on this photo to a king bed
Ocean view from the upstairs bathroom
Upstairs bathroom
Master Bedroom upstairs
Bunk beds with Ikea sectional
Bunk beds with Ikea sectional. The couch pull out isn't currently working but there are several twin foam pads for sleeping
Master Bedroom, bed now changed to a king
Relax with a salt bath - soap and shampoo provided
Old fashioned clawfoot soaking tub
Laundry Room
Looking out from the tree fort
View from the Tree Platform
Lower deck - 2 picnic tables, stairs to the yard
Side deck leading to tubs
Just chilling
Get onto the bluff trail - a short walk from the house
Pastries at Trink's Cafe
Dog friendly patio outside of Trinks
Looking over the Gualala river to the ocean as you just enter town
Tree platform sunset view
Cozy with a roaring fire. BYO firewood.
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We got the Texas Fireframe!  If you follow the directions exactly in the guidebook, you can make a roaring fire easily in minutes and keep it going strong for hours with ease. It's amazing! http://www.texasfireframe.com
March 2019
View From upstairs Deck
New giant spining swing! Holds a few kids up to 600lbs
Bunk bed
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Nap with friends on two hammocks
Nap while falling asleep to ocean waves and breeze flowing through the branches of the overhanging tree.
Bedroom with queen and daybed with trundle underneath
Comfy Daybed with Trundle pull out underneath
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Downstairs Bedroom Leads to yard and tubs
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Outdoor Shower next to the deck by the tubs.
Unfiltered Gualala River Jan 2022
Unfiltered Gualala River meets the ocean   Jan 2022
River Otter in Gualala River Jan 2022
King bed, floor mattresses underneath
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Leather sectional with one reclining seat

Hot & Cold Tub Walk to Town Dog Friendly FREE EVC - Mendocino County

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  1. United States
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  3. California
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  5. Mendocino County
15 guests
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
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About this place

A spacious home with views of the Gualala River and Pacific Ocean. Wake to the sound of birdsong and crashing waves. Situated on a quiet street, the home offers a unique balance of seclusion, privacy, and convenience. Just a few minutes walk to downtown Gualala - grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, and local art. An ideal location to experience the beautiful Mendocino coast. Well behaved dogs are welcome ($25 per dog per night for up to 4 dogs max).

The space
Please note: The base rate is for 6 guests, each additional guest pass 6 is $20 per guest per night up to a Maximum of 15 guests. The maximum number of guests allowed at all times on the property is 15. 15 guests include the number of children as some groups might find 15 adults way too cramped. That is really subjective to the comfort level of each group.

We try to be as transparent as possible to the layout of the house with lots of pictures to give a sense of the capacity of the property, but can not predict how comfortable each group would be with their quantity of guests.

**CLEANING: All common surfaces are cleaned and then disinfected with an all natural hospital grade food safe Virucide called Benefect Decon 30.
"LESS TOXIC THAN VINEGAR - Benefect's groundbreaking botanical technology is proven to kill over 99.99% of bacteria & surpasses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's efficacy requirements for broad spectrum hospital disinfectants.
EPA-registered botanical disinfectant
No PPE required
EPA LIST N: Disinfectant for use against SARS-COV-2, the cause of COVID-19
EPA Registered"

The property is over half an acre and completely fenced - offering plenty of space for kids and dogs to play! The fence is 5 to 6 feet tall and should work for most dogs except for determined escape artists. A wrap around deck offers views of the Gualala River, Pacific Ocean, and California coast. Cedar wood hot and cold tubs for hydrotherapy on the deck - on a clear night the stars and Milky Way are on full display. Start with the hot and then the cold - alternate back and forth to feel like a million bucks. The deck has two picnic tables and a gas grill. A tree platform in the backyard provides unobstructed views of the river and the ocean - a great spot to read and nap in the hammocks.

There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms downstairs. The downstairs master bedroom has a heated drying rack with a heated Toto Electronic Bidet. The other downstairs bathroom has a classic claw foot soaking tub with a heated Smart Bidet. The kitchen, dining room, and living room are downstairs.

The upstairs has 2 bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own wrap around porch with magnificent ocean and river views with a Jack and Jill bathroom. The other guest room has a twin bunk bed with a convertible sofa that can also become a comfortable double bed (we have extra toppers in the closet).

Our fast Wifi is the Business Level with Further Reach (18 to 35 MBPS).

There is a small TV in the living room closet that has a streaming Firestick with Netflix and Amazon Prime. There are also plenty of Blu Ray and Dvds. We do not have cable or Direct TV although you can probably use Hulu to watch regular TV channels if you have an account.

There is a 55inch Roku HD TV upstairs in the bunk room.

We use strive to use nontoxic, sustainable, and environmentally friendly cleaning products and toiletries. Examples are brands such as Andalou Organics, Acure, Shikai, etc.

Well appointed kitchen has:
Coffee maker and grinder
Stainless Steel Electric Kettle
Instant Pot
Ronco Rotisserie
Blender
Microwave
Toaster
Spices
Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
Ceramic Anodized Aluminum Induction Pans
Electrical Ceramic Tea Kettle
Water Filter in the sink
Cuisinart Food Processor
Electric Waffle Iron
Ceramic Muffin Tin
Baking Sheets

We stock a variety of organic spices and essentials, but if you need anything there are two grocery stores within a few minutes walk of the house.

There is a nearby trail to walk along the ocean bluffs and it's less than 2 miles to drive to Gualala Regional Park with trails next to the beach and ocean. You can kayak in the Gualala River. Cooks Beach is a more protected beach that is great to take dogs and kids to - just a few minutes drive up Highway 1 on CR-526. Beach combing, hiking, mushroom foraging, wine tasting, and golf are all nearby.

Guest access
Entire house and yard. Please supervise children outside, especially on the tree platform and hot and cold tubs area. See house rules regarding using these areas.

Dogs are welcome ($25 per night per dog 4 max ) but please keep off beds and furniture and to the first floor. The dog fee will be added manually after booking. Cats (same fee as the dogs ) must be litter box trained with no spraying issues and contained to one room indoors and entire yard.

GUESTS OF GUEST POLICY
 
The Reservation specifies a particular number of guests. No guests beyond those listed and counted within the Reservation are permitted on the property at any time. This applies to day visitors or overnight visitors. All guests to the property should be within the parameters of the Reservation. $50 dollars per night per guest will be charged for unlisted guests. Exceeding agreed upon guest numbers is also cause for cancelation as well as extra charges and removal.

Other things to note
NOTES:

***Please read all house rules prior to booking - by booking the property you agree to and accept all rules, the strict cancellation policy and terms listed. We will not be able to make exceptions to the listed cancelation policy. We highly recommend adding Airbnb Travel Insurance so that any plan changes or potential illness can be reimbursed. ***

***Please let us know if you are bringing any dogs***

***11 percent tax is automatically collected for Mendocino County tax with the booking .***

***There are two motion triggered security cameras on the front exterior of the property. One is positioned on the front gate, the other is overlooking the driveway. The cameras are activated by motion only. We will be happy to provide pictures of their viewpoint upon request.

***There is NO WALKING access to the beach from this property. You can walk to the Gualala River bank and swim/paddle/canoe over it to the beach. Walking to the beach involves walking along highway 1 and is not recommended. We are a 4 min drive to Cooks beach and Gualala Regional Park.

***The fireplace works great but we do not supply firewood.

***Please remove shoes in the house.

***Please do not leave food out on countertops as it will attract ants.

***Please do not allow dogs on any furniture or beds. Dogs are not allowed upstairs. Please do not leave dogs unattended on the property at anytime. Please do not remove the child gate on the stairs.

*** "Additional guests over 6 are $20 extra per person per night. Maximum occupancy is limited to 15 persons at any time. Ages 2 and up are counted as guests. Only registered guests are allowed on the property at all times. Any persons not listed on the rental agreement will result in a charge of $50 per person, per night. "

***EVC/Tesla NEM 14-50 charging is FREE and set to be available from 10pm to 9am Please let us know if it's needed for lock box code.

***Early Check In

We will not know if early check in is available till the day before Check-in. Early checkin if available is an additional $100 can be as early as 10 AM of check in day.

***Late Check Out

We most often do not have late Check Out available. We will not know till the evening before if Late Check out is possible. With permission, late check out is subject to $100 fee for 1 PM check out, $150 for 4pm. Without permission, Late Check Out will be charged a full day’s rate.

Housekeeping is scheduled to arrive at Check-Out time in order to have enough time to prepare the property for the next guests. Thank you for understanding

What this place offers

49 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Hot Tub
Private Garden
Laptop friendly workspace
Smart TV
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector

Shared spaces

Shared Hottub
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Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

No children allowed

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Parking Included

Meet the Host

Judy

Host

English
Member Since
July 2026

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
10AM
Standard
Max Guests
15 People
Min Age
18
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties

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