Spectacular Riverfront/ Oceanfront Property On Nature Preserve!

Fort Bragg, California

$465 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights

Overview

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Bath

Private Vacation Home

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Max Sleeps

3 nights

Min Stay

Description

A Beautiful and Serene Retreat On the Banks of the Ten Mile River-- and Only a Stone's Throw from Miles of Beach and Dunes. Open floor plan, fully outfitted kitchen, 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Sleeps 6. Queen bed in the master bedroom, Queen bed in the second bedroom and a queen size sofabed in the living room. There are two extra queen size futons stored above the closet in each bedroom. Fireplace, laundry room. There is a large deck surrounding the entire house with a 4-person hot tub, chaise lounges, chairs and dining table all overlooking the river and the beach. There is also Traeger Smoker/Grill and a Weber propane BBQ on the deck for outdoor cooking. Starlink WiFi throughout the house.

The house is on the river about 500 yards from the Pacific ocean. You can kayak from the front yard either up-river or toward the ocean. Up-river is absolutely breathtaking. The estuary is a Marine Sanctuary and it is totally protected. It stretches east for several miles and has many side channels and inlets to explore. As you head deeper east into the estuary it transitions from brackish to fresh water. It can often be sunny along the river when it's foggy on the beach, and you can easily find great places to swim and picnic.

If you venture toward the ocean you'll find two exquisite beaches to the north and south. The beach to the north, Seaside Beach, is strikingly beautiful with huge rocks and caves. It's also one of the few State Park beaches that allows dogs! There is a large and deep cave at the extreme north end of the beach that is accessible when the tide is right. The cave goes completely through the bluff and leads to a secret cove with its own beach. Ten Mile Beach is to the south. It is a huge complex of dunes and is part of MacKerricher State Park. It's great habitat for the endangered Snowy Plover. The beach stretches south for at least six miles. It's incredible for both jogging or hiking. It's covered with sand dollars, shells, and all kinds of other marine life. Also, there are very few people on the beach. You will almost always have the entire beach to yourself. It's very romantic. The hiking is amazing, and the birdwatching is world class. Bring a good pair of binoculars!

Directly in front of the house is the river. Every year families of harbor seals haul out of the river every day and sun themselves on the riverbank. Typically, the seals are swimming around in the river in front of the house. Momma seals and their pups frolic together all the time. I've watched momma seals nursing their pups many times just sitting on my deck. There are also otters, and more birds than I can name: Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, Egrets, Osprey, Mallards, Canada Geese, Snow Geese, Mergansers, Grebe, Belted Kingfisher, Cormorants, Pelicans, Caspian Terns, and even a pair of Bald Eagles! The list goes on and on.

If you've got a canoe, kayaks or bicycles bring them. However, I have a three-person canoe and a small kayak and two paddle boards that guests are welcome to use.

If you like the outdoors, there are many things to do without ever leaving the property. If you start to crave civilization, the Town of Fort Bragg is only 15 minutes away. There, you'll find plenty of good restaurants, galleries, a movie theatre, Glass Beach, the Skunk Train, Noyo Harbor, North Coast Brewery, and many other attractions unique to the area. Another 15 minutes to the south along Highway One is the Village of Mendocino. This charming hamlet is filled with fine restaurants, shops, and the natural beauty of the beaches, bluffs, and Big River. Both towns are worth exploring.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please bear in mind that booking requests which include only one weekend day will likely be declined by the owner. This is especially true during Holidays, Spring Break, or any period of high demand. Such reservation requests reduce the number of full weekends the house can be available to other interested renters and are disfavored for that reason.

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Features

PETS

Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
BEACH

Beach Towels On The Beach
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

2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
GENERAL

Recycling Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
KITCHEN

Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
PARKING

Car Recommended Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
INTERNET

Free WiFi
OUTDOORS

Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
POOL/SPA

Hot Tub
BATHROOMS

1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Toilet Paper Towels Provided
WORKSPACES

Desk Desk Chair
LANGS SPOKEN

English
THINGS TO DO

Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Paddleboard On Site Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
ENTERTAINMENT

Books DVD Player Games Stereo Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
LIVING SPACES

Fireplace Living Room
CLIMATE CONTROL

Heating
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Children's Books Children's Games Playground
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

Iron/ironing Board Phone
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking

Check-in : 04:00 PM Check-out : 11:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 6

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Paul M.
Submitted Jan 12, 2026

Stayed Jan 4, 2026

We love staying here! Clayton was very accommodating and wanted to make sure that we had everything that we needed. The home was fully equipped – lacking nothing. Will definitely stay here again
Farrah R.
Submitted Jan 9, 2026

Stayed Dec 31, 2025

Another great stay and already looking forward to our next! Thanks to our wonderful and hilarious host, Clay!
Cyndi T.
Submitted Dec 30, 2025

Stayed Dec 26, 2025

Gorgeous home! Clay was a wonderful host!Everything we needed to celebrate my birthday! Comfy beds, soft couches. Hot tub was a bonus!! We’ll be back!
lenka k.
Submitted Sep 1, 2025

Stayed Aug 29, 2025

Truly spectacular and cozy place to stay.Thank you so much!
Gayl W.
Submitted Aug 5, 2025

Stayed Jul 31, 2025

Second time we have stayed here. Enjoy the privacy and access to river and ocean. Well supplied place.
julie g.
Submitted Jul 24, 2025

Stayed Jul 16, 2025

The house is clean and stocked with all the necessities. Best of all, it is in a beautiful location. Right on the water, it is easy to hop in the water with the provided canoe or kayak and paddle up the river enjoying the amazing scenery.
Jeri J.
Submitted Jul 14, 2025

Stayed Jul 4, 2025

Lovely time
Craig T.
Submitted Jul 1, 2025

Stayed Jun 22, 2025

The home is perfect for us. It has everything we need. It is about 10-15 minutes away from town and away from traffic, so peaceful!
Katherine C.
Submitted Jun 22, 2025

Stayed Jun 19, 2025

We enjoyed family time after saying goodbye to loved ones on a boat scattering at Noyo Harbour.Kayaking and relaxing was exactly what we needed. We will definitely be back
Sarah O.
Submitted May 13, 2025

Stayed Apr 22, 2025

Lovely property, beautiful view and very comfortable
Lauren C.
Submitted May 5, 2025

Stayed Apr 14, 2025

My husband, teen daughter, and dogs spent a week here in April for spring break, and it was wonderful. The house was as described, clean, with a well-stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals together. Location felt very private and had great views from the house and deck. The hot tub on the deck worked great and was a perfect way to end each day after exploring Fort Bragg/Mendocino area. We used the canoe and paddle boards to get on the water and saw otters, sea lions, and a bald eagle! So amazing. Even the teenager was impressed-lol. We hope to return soon for another relaxing week!
jenny j.
Submitted Mar 11, 2025

Stayed Mar 7, 2025

Had a wonderful stay, great kayaking in the river. Hot tub is nice and house had everything we needed
Farrah R.
Submitted Jan 6, 2025

Stayed Dec 31, 2024

We love our stays at Clay’s. It’s always so peaceful, cozy, clean, and comfortable. Everything was perfect and since we had rain a couple days, we took advantage of all the board games and the fireplace. Thank you again for sharing your home with us. We love it there so much!
Naché W.
Submitted Aug 27, 2024

Stayed Aug 16, 2024

Clay’s property was breathtaking!!! Our family enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the space immensely! The bedrooms were comfy and clean and the kitchen was an absolute pleasure to experience as the views were like no other!!!! Camping up river and sand dollar collecting on the beach was fantastic!!! We will return for sure!!!
Farrah R.
Submitted Jul 27, 2024

Stayed Jul 18, 2024

We had another great stay at Clay’s place. As always, comfortable, clean, and so peaceful. We got to see a bald eagle for the first time and it was magical! Combined with the great weather, it was a perfect stay. Hoping to visit again later this year in the fall.
Michael G.
Submitted Jul 18, 2024

Stayed Jul 14, 2024

My friend and I came to stay here for a informal writing retreat. It was the perfect location. We loved the gorgeous view, the ease with which we could take breaks and paddle around the inlet and walk or run on the beach. It was so nice to be able to sit in the hot tub at night. Working on the porch and living room was great. It was clean, well setup, easy to make meals and enjoy our time there. I hope to come back. A real treasure.
Victoria M.
Submitted Jul 9, 2024

Stayed Jul 4, 2024

From the moment the sunrise shined through the skylights in the bedrooms until we watched the moon rise over the ocean we were in awe of all that nature provided in this beautiful setting. The beach across the river is public and it was a scorching hot holiday weekend so there were more people than usual walking out to the ocean and back but they were far enough away that it didn't bother us at all. You can paddle over to that beach or drive south 2 minutes across the bridge to the parking lot. The dog beach is 2 minutes to the north but our dog loved just swimming in the river in front of the house. There is some traffic noise from the bridge when outside on the deck, but equally is the sound of the roaring waves and crashing surf from the just-out-of-sight ocean. While you're here you can do everything or you can do nothing. Either way you will leave having reconnected to nature, yourself and your loved ones.