Harbor Cutie, Family Friendly, Nearby All Attractions, Playhouse & Outdoor Fun

Bodega Bay, California
$553 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay


*** For those bringing pets please scroll all the way down for more info.****
** 2 nights stay minimum on the weekends. Friday or Saturday check-in requires 2 nights minimum stay and 1 night is allowed on weekdays. Please inquire the owner if the system does not allow instant booking for 1 night.

*** Ring security system is located outside of the house for safety.

'Harbor Cutie' is right in the center of Bodega Bay and has been enjoyed immensely by our family and our guests.Many happy memories from our families and our guests over the years happened here! Built-in 2000 with 3 bedrooms / 2 full baths, this retreat (sleeps 6-8)is centrally located in the coastal town of Bodega Bay. It has a large 600 deck with a panoramic bay view directly in front of you. For those who love to kayak, they can just bring their kayaks and launch them right across the street or have Bob from Bodega Bay Kayak bring them to you. Want to go on a fishing trip Just book it and walk across the street and you are on your way. How about horseback riding Schedule it and have them bring the waiver form and you will be able to walk 5 minutes to your destination. Beaches are within 5 minutes' drive or less away. The closest beach is Doran Beach which is located within 5 minutes drive from the Harbor Cutie and so is Bodega Dune Beach in the back of the property that you can also hike 20-30 minutes. There are at least 4-5 popular restaurants, the Terrapin Creek (was a Michelin star rated), Gourmet Au Bay, Ginochino's Kitchen, Spud Point Crab Company, and Fisherman's Cove, are within walking distance from the Harbor Cutie. The Secret Garden (where most weddings are held) is also on the same street and is less than 5 minutes walk as well. Plenty of outdoor seatings and a big yard with a top of the line Dominator Pro 72 basketball system to keep you entertained. This Harbor Cutie a perfect vacationing spot for any occasion!

This charming escape is conveniently located across the street to Porto Bodega Marina where you can purchase fresh locally caught seafood or book fishing, and crabbing trips depending on the season. Multiple coffee shops, grocery stores, and art galleries are also within easy walking distance or a short drive away.

We are also only minutes from beautiful Bodega Head, the Bodega Marine Lab, and other beautiful beaches. Step over to the Bay for Kayaking, Clamming (low tide only), go crabbing at the jetty in Doran Beach, or just to explore the bay to get your feet wet! Schedule Boat trips, Kayaking trips, and Horseback riding to the beach and possibly walk to your adventure from our house. Or you may want to try a moderate hike to Salmon Creek beach accessible from our property.

Our retreat has modern furnishing that is family-friendly and has most amenities of a home away from home, high chair, stroller, portable child bed/crib, plasma TVs, fast internet access, basic cable and books, as well as toys/ video games for the children and adults. Relax with a glass of wine on the front deck while watching passing boats as well as numerous unique birds. Family with children will love our enclosed front yard and a newly built playhouse where they can play with toys, shoot some basketballs on the Beast system, enjoy a home-cooked meal with our Weber BBQ overlooking the bay in front, or simply relax on the multiple chairs and a large swing provided at the premise. This is truly a superb location for those who enjoy being closer to the water...

House layout: The entry door opens up to the living room, dining room, and kitchen. To the left of the kitchen is the master bedroom with a window looking out to the bay. It has a king-size bed and a twin sleeper sofa and has its own bathroom. On the opposite end of the house is the 2nd bathroom. Next to it is the kids' room with 2 twin sized beds and two additional mattresses underneath. Across the way is the 3rd bedroom with a queen-size bed and it also has a bay view.

Plenty of *parking spaces, basketball, and play areas on the 2,500 plus square feet of the driveway with a bay view. The whole yard is securely enclosed by 3 feet high, 156 feet wide fence, and has optional locks that make it very safe for families with small children. You and your little ones will have a BLAST with so much fun, space, views, and fresh air!



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* Boat & RV parking possible. There is a 20-foot-long rolling fence gate.
**Well-behaved pet weighing 30 pounds or less negotiable with a $100 pet fee per pet per stay. Must let the owner know before or after booking the types of pets and how many you are planning to bring. Additional pet fees may be added if more than 1 pet is brought.

*** Absolutely no large party allowed at the Harbor Cutie.

No more than 8 people are allowed unless with the prior owner's permission.
The quiet hours (9 PM-7 AM) are to be observed by all guests.
TOT Certificate # 676N
4-5 Outdoor Parking Spaces on Premises. No outdoor amplified sound is allowed.
Early check-in is possible whenever available the owner will email or text.
Major Holidays required 3 nights stay minimum.

PLAYHOUSE rules and guidelines:

The playhouse at the Harbor Cutie is reserved for children 5 feet 4 and under due to the height limit of the loft with an approximately 10 feet high climbing wall. Parental supervision is required. Please text the owner for the code to access the playhouse if your children would like to have access to the playhouse. Please make sure everything is put back to its original position when done and please remove your shoes when playing inside the playhouse since we have little hands that touch the floor. The owners are not responsible for any injuries or accidents caused while using the playhouse.

****** Check out our other rental, the Harbor Kee Peaceful Escape by the Bay, a more quiet and secluded getaway for couples and nature lovers.

Keywords: LOCATION, Family Fun, Restaurants, Bay/Ocean View, Wine, Fishing, Deck & Swing, Walkable to Everywhere in Bodega Bay

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Video Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stroller
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Patti

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Great for a late Christmas get together with the family. The location was great. The kitchen gear was extensive. We loved the gas stove in the living room: it made it cozy. Furniture was comfy and enough for all of us. I especially appreciated the grab bar next to the bathtub in the main bath. So thoughtful.

  • Janet W.

    Submitted May 22, 2026

    Stayed May 21, 2026

    I can’t imagine sleeping 8 people here. The bed configuration was not good for our family.

  • Alma W.

    Submitted May 13, 2026

    Stayed May 9, 2026

    We just stayed at this Harbor Cutie VRBO celebrating my birthday and Mother's day. We totally loved the location easy to walk to several restaurants and walking trails. Plenty of room and even our dogs were comfortable too. We will definitely be back and next time we will bring our grandkids since there was so much fun amenities for the kids.

  • Kao S.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    Great location for a family getaway to go crabbing. The host was very welcoming and very responsive. Nice large fenced in yard for the kids and dog to run around safely.

  • Cheryl H.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Wonderful Bayfront home. There's so much included in the house that you don't want for anything. The enclosed yard and playhouse are just perfect for kids as well as the toys inside the house. The waterfront is right across the street. Restaurants and wine tasting are close by, actually you can walk to one of the wine places. Bodega Dunes State Park is right behind the property as well. My family and I love it there. Jodie is a wonderful host and very responsive. Thank you!

  • Eric A.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    I took this trip with my aunt and sister. We’re middle aged. It was great. Harbor Cutie has everything you need to relax and feel comfortable. We had a great time. The views are fantastic and the trails from the house toward the beach to the west are amazing. I slept soundly with the fog horn in the distance. I also think the home owner does a great job making sure to I had everything I needed for a special trip. They also do a great job of describing their place in the app. Thanks again!

  • Donna M.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Nice location, clean, and kids loved playhouse!

  • phyllis k.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    my opinion there was a very big place for children to play. but the gate in the very front yard right next to the stairs was not able to lock. So took the bird statue to hold it shut.

  • linda c.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Best summed up by the children: “we love this house!”Location: greatView: awesome Comfort: perfect Thank you to our host for making everything so easy for us.

  • Alycia F.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Great location! Very well stocked, clean home. We would definitely stay here again! Pet friendly!

  • Mark C.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    The house was very cozy for our stay. The fenced in yard was huge for our fur baby. Our host, Jodie was very prompt with our questions about using the heating system. Overall we enjoyed our visit and would love to return at a future date.

  • Kelli W.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    Had a great trip. We really appreciated the fenced yard.

  • Barbara G.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Wonderful family stay at the Harbor Cutie. Loved every minute. Big giant egret flew in, right over my head out front to nest in the tree for the night. Special stuff!

  • Lynn M.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Harbor cutie is an ideal place to enjoy Bodega Bay, particularly if you have young children or grandchildren! Our grandson was over the moon with the little playhouse as well as the toys both inside and outside the house. We enjoyed nearby hikes, going to the beach and the local farmers market. It was ideal to return to a comfortable home base where our three year-old grandson could continue to play while we made use of the kitchen and Weber barbecue. Our host was full of useful information, available by text and responsive to our questions and needs.

  • Patricia G.

    Submitted Apr 23, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    The home was comfortable & well stocked. Owner was kind to offer us a 3rd night at a discounted rate, and allowed us an early check-in.

  • Jean D.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 19, 2025

    Amazing property for all families. Loved everything and we had the best Easter

  • Claudia D.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    For my husband’s 80th birthday, the immediate family gathered for a no- stress weekend in Bodega Bay. This little house was just what the doctor ordered. Nicely situated and thoroughly equipped, it suited our needs very well. The hostess could not have been nicer or more accommodating, the location was perfect. The only things that kept me from giving it a full 5 stars was that I wish we’d known in advance that the hot water runs out in the showers, a few things worked intermittently, like the plugs in the master bath, and a few things could be spruced up a bit. Nothing major, and if 4&1/2 stars were an option, that’s what I would have given it.

  • Laura S.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    Everything was as described! We hope to be back!

  • Claude E.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    The house is very well placed and the road only a bit noisy during the day. The beds and couches in the in the living room are very comfortable. We walked over the dunes through the Bodega Dunes campgound behind the property to the ocean and tramped all over Bodega Head at the end of the road. Fabulous hikes! It would be great to be there in the summer to be able to enjoy the outdoor sitting areas. Nice touch with a bottle of wine in the fridge for us on arrival. Thank you....

  • Carla Z.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Not fancy, not slick, but very much Bodega Bay and Northern California. Casual and easygoing. All the amenities for a relaxed, comfortable stay, especially if you are a family with kids.

  • David P.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    We had a wonderful time, it's well situated for day trips, beautiful sun rises and sets, and only one complaint. The road in front of the house has a pothole that a lot of trucks/cars hit, and the sound/shock would be felt in the house at all hours of the day and night. We cooked turkey and the fixings and we found all the necessary pots and pans. The oven works perfectly. Would recommend!

  • Mary H.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Enjoyed our stay here with beautiful views and scenery both from the front and back. Host was fantastic on timely and informative communication. Would love to return sometime.

  • Patricia V.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Such a well taken care of place with a very attentive host. Thank you again for the accommodations. My family had another great weekend. Hope to see you next year; same time!

  • Katherine S.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 27, 2024

    I didn’t have to pack a travel crib, highchair, stroller, or toys for the kids. Harbor Cutie had all of that (and more). The front and back yards are fully fenced and perfect for keeping kids contained, but free to explore. The playhouse was a big hit! Our family loved being able to hike to the Bodega Dunes from the backyard trail and we used the Sonoma Regional Parks passes. The host was very responsive and personable during our trip. Only thing that could use improvement is the kitchen sink faucet; it worked, but the base was loose and the hose didn't retract or pull out all the way. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Joel S.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    Property is clean, well appointed, and handy to bay and restaurants. Fenced yard with lots of activities on site-basketball, board games, etc

  • Joseph M.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 1, 2024

    This place was awesome for our family. We have three children ranging from 6 to 9 years old and there is plenty of stuff for them to do. Will definitely come back again.

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