Your Oceanfront Experience - Hot Tub - Lovely Fenced Courtyard

It is a nice place overall but the fenced yard and the hot tub overlooking the beach was exceptional.

Had a great stay here! The views were spectacular and the space was perfect for our family of 4. We enjoyed the hot tub every night and got to see some beautiful sunsets! Would love to come back!

The property is in need of updates furniture and pillows were tattered or torn, had a pet odor along with musty smell, there were ants coming out of one of the outlets in the kitchen, we had to wash everything before using anything in the kitchen. The bathrooms have been updated and are nice, the location and views are great, we did not use the hot tub, the deck off the hot tub area needs to be attended to no railing seems dangerous if you have small children.

This place is absolutely fantastic! My family had a great weekend enjoying the clean and comfortable accommodations. We loved how homie it felt and the shared family history of the property. This place is perfected located in every way and the hot tub is wonderful as well. We will definitely be back in the future.

A great Sonoma Coast rental with ocean and beach views uninterrupted by Hwy 1 traffic. Always our first choice for that area. Family owned for generations.

This was my third stay here so you know I like it! It’s one of my favorite places to stay. The beds and furniture are comfortable. The floor layout is great with en suite bedrooms on either end of the great room. And then of course there’s the wall of windows facing the Pacific Ocean! We saw many great sunsets, cooked some delicious food there and ate at several local restaurants. I hope to return yet again someday.

Fabulous view! Attentive host/owner. We visit annually and it's always peaceful and so enjoyable.

We had an amazing stay at The Aftermath. The view was fantastic!

Aftermath is such a beautiful, relaxing spot. The house is clearly well-cared for. Everything was clean and comfortable. The location is the best. You can sit all day and watch the ocean from inside or out and walk down to the beach when you need to stretch your legs. Easy drive to bodega bay or the Russian river valley. We will definitely return again!

This cabin is the best. We started out 26 years ago, tried many places, we keep coming back here and have decided that this is the only cabin we want! The view, the cleanliness, the host, all are wonderful!

We had a great stay! The hot tub was amazing and the view was absolutely beautiful. Would definitely come back.

Aftermath is a wonderful home that has been beautifully maintained. It was super clean and fresh. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed. We went to Bodega Bay for our 49th wedding anniversary and I have already booked it for the 50th! Thank you for sharing your paradise with us.

We had a wonderful visit and the weather cooperated beautifully! We want to reserve for another visit!

The wonderful location.

We rent about 4 beach houses a year since we sold our Santa Cruz oceanfront house after 25 years. We now travel up & down the coast renting super view beach houses & really enjoyed this special house only a two hour drive. We rented it again later in the year we enjoyed it so much. Great views, clean, easy parking, level entry & one level easy for my mobility issues. Nice private closed in courtyard too. Owners obviously take pride in the property.

I absolutely love Aftermath and have been staying here since 1999. The pride that the Nichols family has in their home really shows, as the home is very clean and comfortable. The view is amazing and the front garden is kept beautifully. The hot tub in the morning is my favorite part. It's a very easy walk down to the beach and a short drive into Bodega Bay.

Great host! Lovely property with amazing views and beautiful courtyard.

Great house!!

Open airy living space, terrific ocean view, great walking beach. Clean, comfortable. Pleasant decor. Well-equipped kitchen. Very comfortable beds. Good communication with host. Lovely garden.

Amazing as always

Wonderful home, amazing views! Very clean and well equipped.

Already let the host know

This was our fourth stay renting from Beth, and our first time at the Aftermath property—having previously stayed (and loved!) the darling Fox Tail. We had a truly lovely stay.Aftermath is a larger home with two bathrooms and dog-friendly accommodations, which made it the perfect choice for celebrating my birthday. The views are absolutely incredible—we loved gazing out at the ocean while cooking meals and relaxing on the cozy sofas.The hot tub was still very enjoyable, though a bit less modern than the one at Fox Tail in terms of seating. That said, it didn’t take away from our experience.Depending on our needs for our next Bodega staycation, we will absolutely book one of Beth’s impeccable properties again!

This was the 50th Thanksgiving celebration! All family and friends camp at Wrights Beach. Some of us are older now and enjoy more comfort. This home is perfect for location and VIEW! We hope to return many times.

The house is very sweet. It’s cozy and has everything we needed. You can sit and watch the beach all day. You can even walk to the beach in a very short time.

Had an amazing return stay – we love to come once or twice a year minimum. Magical views and super cozy, comfortable beds and a great location to cook nice meals.

The view

Absolutely beautiful location and crystal clean AND homey and comfortable! Magical combo!! We had a highly unusual event occur when we last visited where the electricity went out for many hours. Apparently it was restored by 7:00. But we were not sure that was going to happen and the toilets are reliant on electricity to flush, so we chose to leave. I would reccomend bringing a few flashlights and/or a battery operated lantern for this unlikely event. We love this Aftermath cottage and hope to return soon! Thank you!!!

Spectacular view

We adore Aftermath! We are so grateful to Beth for sharing her family home with us. The hot tub is always hot and relaxing and the waves are always spectacular. We also love how the hummingbirds do fly-bys and the walk to the beach is easy. Our dog Ruby LOVES it here. The best beach house ever!

It’s clean with a beautiful view. Love having a hot tub. Miss the fire pit. Love that I can take a small dog. Restaurants not far. Had a little trouble figuring out the fireplace. Love having a tv in each bedroom.

Favorite place to stay in Bodega Bay

We have been staying at this property for over 20 years and have always loved it. It's relaxing, and a no fuss or nonsense home. A family place where they invite visitors to stay also.

Wonderful home, we loved it! The only feedback I have is that the water pressure in the shower is barely enough to shower.

Lovely, warm, updated midcentury ocean front cottage with sweeping views on a picturesque beach. Quiet, well stocked. Comfy beds. Beautiful sky lights and bathrooms. Lovely front garden. Watched whales and birds right from the front deck and living room.

Allowing our dogs brings us back each year to this beach house with a fabulous view.This year we had the added bonus of migrating grey whales, easily viewed from deck or indoors. Not to mention the beautiful sunsets.

Perfect stay!! The home was immaculate and well appointed. The kitchen had everything one would need. The bed was very comfortable. The fenced-in courtyard was delightful. But the best part, an incredible view overlooking Wright's Beach and a very short, easy, couple minute walk to access the beach.

This was a lovely cottage stay at the cliff side of Wrights beach in Bodega Bay. This is a perfect location and everything in the house was just wonderful- the beds, the games, the kitchen, hot tub and deck too.

The house was lovely and had all the amenities we needed. The view is unbelievable. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

View was amazing!

A lovely home ….Enclosed front yard was perfect for our dog…..to stretch her legs…Back deck was perfect for us…sitting with a glass of wine and in awe of the beauty of the Sea….

This was out 9th stay at this amazing property. it was the best time EVER! We've been here all 4 seasons. They are all beautiful in their own way. We've never had any issues. Always like coming home. The beds are great. Bedrooms and baths are great. The kitchen has everything you need. Great cookware, dishes, silverware, cleaning supplies, pantry items, coffee maker and filters. The walk/hike down to the water is so BEAUTIFUL and FUN! The day we checked in 7/30 was the best day of my life! We have our stay in 2026 booked!

This was our 5th year staying at Aftermath. We love our yearly tradition here. Saw so many whales! Took a day fishing trip with Sonoma Coast Adventures, highly recommend them. Taking home tons of fish. A nice tip for fellow visitors is we load all our beach stuff and drive one minute down the highway to the state park campground at Wrights Beach. The bathrooms are close and you can spend all day in the sand. We are always sad to leave the coast and Aftermath but we’ll see you next year!

Spectacular, comfortable and sweet; it was just the rest and relaxation time we needed. Very grateful.

This place is a little gem with calming ocean view. It is nice to sit on the chair in front of the window and read a book or enjoy a glass of wine. Beautiful! Hot tub outside overlooking the cliff and the ocean was super nice to watch sunset! I, however, suggest to the owners to wash bed comforter and pillows covers. It seems that these items were not washed for a long time and smelled heavily by a dog or unwashed body. The whole place smelled like animals. We had to keep all doors opened to get fresh air in. Also, the owners have to bring water in and pump it so the water pressure in the shower is barely existent. It is understandable, however, if you have a lot of hair, it is hard to manage with this water pressure. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our time there and reading the story of two math teachers who bought this place (The aftermath) a long time ago. Very adorable!

Thank you for sharing your lovely beach house! Always sad to leave and looking forward to our next visit!

Perfect beach getaway for a couple of nights. The view was amazing and the home was cozy. We enjoyed the hot tub!

What an amazing view when we first walked in. It never became old but instead enjoyed all the activities of both human and animal! Met neighbor who was delightful and shared about the area. Beds comfortable and kitchen fully equipped. Great history to the home and close to restaurants and Bodega shopping.

It would have gotten 5 , but the fireplace didn’t work consistently and the rear door lock didn’t work. Otherwise it is a perfect vacation home.

My mother celebrated her 93rd birthday on this trip. We started renting this property in 1988 and it was a wonderful full circle memory for her. The place was lovely. The only complaint was the water pressure was quite low, but totally understandable with the water situation on the Coast. Will definitely recommend this property to others.

It was great as always

3rd year at this property. Location, views, neighborhood all great. They provide all you would need. Close enough to Bodega Bay, Jenner and Duncan Mills. Do not miss the pastries at the Duncan Mills bakery.

We had one mixed stay ... first day we were awaiting cleaners and plumber, but after things were cleaned and fixed we have a second wonderful day.

Beyond wonderful. I planned to bring my mom and aunt for my aunts 80th bday celebration. My aunt ended up breaking her hip and couldn’t make it. Beth was kind enough to allow me to bring my son instead. The house is breathtaking form the moment you enter the courtyard and see the beautifully cared for yard. Then you enter the current cottage with a wall of windows with stunning closeness to the ocean. You feel like you could jump right in. The love and care that the family has for this house is clear everywhere. It was very nicely updated. Very clean, and comfortable. We made meals, played games, which they have many there, watched movies by the fire, walked the beach and had the best time! We hope to stay again as soon as we can.

Just WOW! It is EXACTLY what we hoped for. Actually more. For two couples it could not possibly be more ideal. Two master bedrooms with plenty of privacy yet cozy and homey. The view simply can not be beat. End of story. And walking distance to great hiking trails. We booked again for. November. And I’m sure in November we will book again! Superb!!

Great property. Beautiful location and views and beach. Hot tub is nice. Dishwasher did not work and kitchen equipment could be better. Also mattress in second bedroom was not comfortable and pillows were probably fine for kids, but not restful for middle aged parents. But we loved it because it’s a sweet little house and the owners obviously love it.

The view is stunning! The house was very clean. The couches, chairs and be beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well appointed. Having the beautiful courtyard was perfect for our dog. We could just let him out in the morning & didn’t have to worry about him. We loved watching the waves & hearing them as well fell asleep. Great place!

The house is lovely and perfecty located for us with our dog to enjoy walks on the beach! We especially loved the view (of course) and the garden area in the front. It was the perfect getaway location. We plan on making this a yearly stay.

Lovely, well loved family cabin with beautiful views in a darling neighborhood on a bluff.

This house has the best views, beach access and perfect stay for 4 people. My sister and I took our mom here after we had stayed here once before. Knowing it was a perfect & safe place for the elderly to watch the ocean. This was probably her last vacation with us and we made it memorable for her. Thank you

Awesome views and great food. Beth is an amazing Hostess and was available for all of our questions, and there were many. NomNom cakes made us a few deserts which were all really tasty. Hated to leave but we will be back. Thank you Beth…

I traveled with my 8mo baby, 2 dogs and husband to celebrate his birthday in Bodega Bay. Aftermath is a gorgeous gem we happened to stumble across on Vrbo. The photos are beautiful but still don’t do this space justice. The views are incredible, the house is perfect, very clean, updated, stocked with necessities and plenty of space. From the peaceful private front garden to the private back patio with hot tub, we felt we were in our own hidden oasis. We fell in love with this spot and said we will be coming back each year! The hosts were easy going and wonderful! Thank you for sharing your amazing space with us to make new family memories!

We had a great time finding a relaxing spring break spot. Gorgeous views and comfortable house. Great location.

This is absolutely the best cabin on the coast. The hot tub, the view, the layout, the fireplace, everything about this place is amazing! We will be back next year!

We had an incredible stay at the Aftermath! The views and the cozy accommodations were perfect. Thank you to Beth for sharing this amazing location; we feel like we are part of a special club!

We stayed at aftermath years ago and it was just as spectacular this time. The views of the ocean are amazing as you have a front row seat to watch the waves crash on the beach right below. The ocean rocks you to sleep in the evening. If you get a chance to come stay- bring all the provisions you need and just enjoy this sweet spot. You won’t want to leave

We love our stays at Aftermath! This home is clean and cozy. The views are spectacular & the hot tub is AWESOME! We are so grateful Beth's family shares Aftermath with the rest of us!

Cozy home overlooking the ocean. We loved sitting by the warm gas fireplace and looking at the scenic ocean view. Quiet and private. A very special place that I hope to return to!

Another wonderful stay! Huge storm! Amazed we didn’t lose power! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family home.

This is the second time we have brought friends to the property. It is very clean and homey. We love sitting and watching the ocean, the fireplace was wonderful since it was cold outside. Walked on the beach and ate a few meals out. Looking forward to going back again, it is the perfect getaway!!

The view of the ocean was spectacular. Clean and updated. Only complaint was low stock of kitchen glassware.

It’s such a treat to stay at Aftermath. My family was bowled over at the spectacular views and cozy cottage.

Just finished our 5th trip to Aftermath. Never disappoints!

Every season offers another great adventure in the Bodega Bay area ... and Aftermath is a fantastic home base! I think this may be our 7th time staying and we will be back! Thank you!!

Such a memorable stay at the Aftermath! It's a beautiful, peaceful, comfortable, cozy, quiet, and relaxing home to unwind and rejuvenate. We'll definitely return!

We absolutely adore this property – this has to be our ninth or 10th time back to it. Wonderful home comforts and amazing views— the family history is the cherry on the top.

huge storm, winds howling but the house stood strong

We love Aftermath. Host is extremely nice and quick to respond with questions. Very homey and comfortable with a beautiful view. Always clean and well equipped and the front courtyard is beautiful. Perfect place to refresh, relax and regroup.

The views were incredible! House was well stocked and very clean! Would definitely stay again!

Very nice place beautiful views, hiking trail along the sea right there, property very clean, keep in mind you cannot swim off this beach

Medicine for the soul❤️

Stayed on the coast many times. This place exceeds expectations every time. Thanks Beth!

The other reviews, while great, do not do this home justice! The view is AMAZING! The hot tub is private and awesome! Not to be too woo-woo, but the energy of this home is warm, inviting and so fun! We haven't laughed so hard in years! Our dog loved it too. We will definitely be back to put our flair on some driftwood! Thank you for sharing your grandparent's wonderful home.

Stayed here many times. Great ocean view and nice accommodations

LOVE this property! Comfort, convenience, quiet, view, amenities, has it all. We’ve booked it before and are booking it again!