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Nestled by the Mendocino forest, this beach home offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the cozy rooftop living room or soak up ocean views from the private deck and backyard jacuzzi. Take a short walk to explore five miles of sandy coast, dramatic rocks, and lively tidepools along Pomo Lake.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars

  • A fully equipped, recently built (2003) beach home with two comfy bedrooms with yummy queen beds, a great room, a private deck outside the kitchen, and a cozy, romantic rooftop living room or a back yard jacuzzi with ocean views and starry, starry nights. Our beach house and decks are protected from the strong winds that buffet the bluffside. Take a walk down the nature path or the road past Pomo Lake to the private, gated beach for five miles of sandy coast, dramatic rocks, and lively tidepools to explore. Or just cross the road and enjoy the thick Mendocino forest. Our home is two fully independent duplexes. Sarah and I have the smaller one bedroom south side, but we are rarely in residence. If by chance we are there during your visit, we are especially quiet and considerate.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Manchester, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. California Coastal National Monument and Arena Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Manchester State Park and Brush Creek-Lagoon Lake Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. Visit our Manchester travel guide
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Manchester, CA

What's nearby

  • Aeonium arboreum houseleek tree yellow flower, California USA. Irish rose succulent inflorescence. Home gardening, american decorative ornamental houseplant, natural botanical ocean beach atmosphere.
    Irish Beach
    7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • B. Bryan Preserve
    B. Bryan Preserve
    23 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park
    Mendocino Headlands State Park
    59 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Manchester Beach
    21 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Big River
    60 min drive - 52.1 km

Restaurants

  • Employee Dining Room
    21 min drive
  • River Bar
    21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Irish Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Manchester State Park and Manchester Beach. Brush Creek-Lagoon Lake Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve and Lake Davis Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The ocean meets the meadow at the forest's edge. Private beach. Soak under stars Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

4.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great and very accommodating. Simple, easy location for day access around area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a nice secluded home for a few days. The stars are so bright and plentiful, saw many shooting stars. The hot tub was a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms are clean with lots of amenities. Charging is convenient if you have an EV. Location is great for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moriah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic! And amazing spot to have a getaway vacation. The nearest grocery store is a tad more expensive than your standard big city, but the butcher had some great meats. We deeply appreciated our host, who we met the first night. He was friendly and responsive. After the first night, we had the property to ourselves! Sitting along the giant windows and reading was our favorite indoor activity and our dogs loved the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Great stay, as advertised. Nice sunset views, and the hot tub under the stars was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heiti D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

We enjoyed our stay here and felt the descriptions were accurate and the local information about activities were so helpful. The kids loved the bakery and the B. Bryan Reserve.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher and sarah v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful location accommodating hosts.

Nice clean place , hosts were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Danna d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple Clean and close to beach

The host was next door and available for any needs. The place was clean and worked out well for our getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf Karl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stat

We had a pleasant stay at Jess’ property. The property had everything we needed and was a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

I am a repeat guest. Lovely property and host. Cleaning staff is very kind as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet spot to get away & relax

Very nice, quiet, comfortable property. Quaint, homie, and private. Perfect place to avoid crowds and noise especially for NYE for the family, including our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E.H. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This was a great place to stay. The house was clean and just as described. The roof patio was/is a great place to look at the sky and star gazing all night. I will save this place and book again. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and Comfortable

The unit was well appointed and very comfortable. We would definitely stay the again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicka F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Gateway

Lovely property with beautiful views and all the essential necessities. Perfect for quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

The property is perfect, everything you need for a quiet getaway! Watch the sunset on a clean, private beach. Short drive to Elk for delicious food. Cook food at home, relax in the hot tub. The house was clean, the neighborhood was quiet. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Amazing location! Exactly what my family and I was looking for. Listing was accurate and communication was prompt. This is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coastal Retreat

My gf and I enjoyed our stay at this coastal property. Plenty of room including 2 bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen that were all clean. The beach was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre Louie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

Very much enjoyed our stay. Place is quaint and comfortable. It was a joy watching the family of quails graze right outside the backyard. Will definitely plan a return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful stay

My mother and I celebrated her 80th birthday at the house and it was lovely. The beach is beautiful and we enjoyed star watching. The house was very clean and well appointed. We enjoyed our time and hope to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deer and Beach

A little small and needs a bigger refrigerator and cooking capabilities (stove and oven). But doable and good place to relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable home base for CA coast

I stayed here with a friend for a long weekend - we enjoyed ourselves immensely! Highlights were listening to the birds, the scent of the sweetgrass, a soak in the hot tub, and using this as a home base to explore the lovely coastal towns nearby. Jess left excellent and helpful instructions. We planned ahead for cooking on the induction burners/air fryer and the kitchen was pretty well appointed. We'd recommend a visit to Point Arena for two excellent bakeries - Franny's and Pelican Bread. Also highly recommend the coastal hike along the Stornetta Public Lands/Point Arena lighthouse. We'd stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Relaxing Getaway

The host was welcoming and went out of his way to make us feel at home. We loved the open floor plan and comfort of the place. The rooftop lounge area was a great spot to relax and enjoy the incredible view. We enjoyed walking around the nearby lake in the morning and took advantage of the Irish Beach access that was a super short drive away every afternoon/evening. It's one of our favorite beaches we've been too. We would 100% come back to this house on vacation again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fully appointed property!!

Everything was excellent and even better than described! Owner was attentive and accomodating; home was lovely with art and books and blankets and coffee grinder even!! Hot tub was hot!! Added touches in kitchen and bathroom were appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil

This was the perfect weeklong getaway for me and my dogs. It's beautiful, quiet, and very peaceful. I like to leave town the week of the 4th in order to be able to sleep. We have too many people setting off fire crackers all week long. I came home feeling quite refreshed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful easy feeling!

See the Ocean, hear the power, enjoy the nature right from your beautiful vantage point! Wonderful amenities( jacuzzi, Traeger, roof top viewing). Just too many stairs for me. All in all Wonderful 66 for my Lady
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023