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Sweeping Vistas Of The Ocean, Beach And Russian River ~ Plus A Cute, Cozy Cabin

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 488.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Jenner, CA
  • Place, Sonoma Coast State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Goat Rock Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jenner Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sweeping Vistas Of The Ocean, Beach And Russian River ~ Plus A Cute, Cozy Cabin

As you exit the Highway and enter Goat Rock State Beach, you will be treated to jaw dropping vistas. Its no wonder that this scenic road has been featured in so many commercials!! Turn off the main beach access road onto a small gravel road to reach our cabin, which we call "Sea Nest".

You will love the wrap-around windows that provide expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Goat Rock State Beach, and the Russian River and its mouth. The rugged Pacific coastline is visible for miles, and expansive natural vistas await you in every direction. You will see glimpses of the picturesque town of Jenner, framed by the majestic green hills above the town.

A large deck invites you outdoors to experience the sights and sounds of this natural wonderland. Open all the blinds and enjoy the same views from the cozy interior of the two bedroom cabin. Visits from deer, rabbits, quail, and the occasional fox in the yard below are not uncommon. Soaring birds abound. Sunsets are magnificent. On clear nights, the star-filled skies are exceptional.

The cabin abuts State Parks open space and you will feel like you have a nature reserve to yourself as you gaze out over the fields and the ocean and river. Sea Nest is one of only a handful of houses within the Goat Rock State Beach area. The views from this property are simply inspirational.

The cabin itself is cozy and cute. The interior is bright and cheery, with abundant windows and natural light. The ceilings are vaulted, and there is a wood burning stove in the center of the cabin. The kitchen, dining, and living areas share space in an open floor plan. There are two bedrooms with queen beds and one bath.

Goat Rock State Beach has much to offer, all within walking distance: sandy beaches surrounded by dramatic cliffs; hiking trails; seabirds and harbor seals; and the Russian River. Amazing vistas are everywhere- from atop the cliffs, hiking along the Kortum trail, or from one of the two large beaches separated by massive Goat Rock. You may see colorful hand gliders floating peacefully over the cliffs, while surfers wait for their waves in the waters below.

Outside of the Park there is so much to explore in every direction. Take a short drive south to Bodega Bay, a quaint fishing town with shops, restaurants, and recreation areas. Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" was filmed here and in the nearby town of Bodega. Head north and you will be treated to one of the most scenic and dramatic sections of Highway One as you leave the quaint seaside village of Jenner. Visit Fort Ross State park or continue north to Gualala. Iconic Mendocino is 2.5 hours north. Or simply drive for a while and turn around- the drive itself is worth it!

Head east and explore the Russian River recreation area and the nearby towns of Jenner, Duncans Mills, Monte Rio, Occidental, and Guerneville. Start wine tasting 30 minutes away at Korbel, and explore the many wineries nearby in the Russian River wine region. Have lunch in the charming town of Healdsburg. Hike among the redwoods at Armstrong Woods State Park. Take a day trip to the world famous Napa valley. San Francisco is about 75 miles south and a little under 2 hours away.

There is so much to see and do in this part of California- you will not be bored! But if you seek rest and rejuvenation, Sea Nest is the perfect place to escape, unwind and relax! You may be inspired to write your novel.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Ocean view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Contact owner to discuss
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Events

No events allowed
Please no parties with extra guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
Owner has pet allergies
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please no parties with extra guests
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Occidental

Located in Occidental, this holiday home is on a river. Northwood Golf Club and Fort Ross Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Rubicon Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jenner, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Goat Rock Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bodega Highlands - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Jenner Beach - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Aquatica - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant & Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Heron - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lightwave Coffee and Kitchen - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweeping Vistas Of The Ocean, Beach And Russian River ~ Plus A Cute, Cozy Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sweeping Vistas Of The Ocean, Beach And Russian River ~ Plus A Cute, Cozy Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweeping Vistas Of The Ocean, Beach And Russian River ~ Plus A Cute, Cozy Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweeping Vistas Of The Ocean, Beach And Russian River ~ Plus A Cute, Cozy Cabin?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Sweeping Vistas Of The Ocean, Beach And Russian River ~ Plus A Cute, Cozy Cabin located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sonoma Coast State Park, Goat Rock Beach and Blind Beach. Mammoth Rocks and Shell Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 148 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely awesome view, cozy comfortable clean cabin at a very reasonable price! We will book again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyl R.

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

Our fifth visit!

We love staying at Sea Nest. It’s a perfect property and we treasure our time there. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

A girlfriend s birthday adventure

Adventure for the Sonoma coast, Jenner and bodega bay and fort Ross wine pairing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Amazing!!!

Absolutely perfect. I would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

Peaceful and beautiful!

My cousin and I were looking for a place to just stop and rest and unplug and this home was perfect! We read and made art and relaxed and even watched a movie on VHS (a fun throwback). The host was so communicative and didn't mind us bugging with dumb questions. We chose to drive to beach and were glad we did with the narrow road down. It was a weekend and there were very few people there. It felt like our own private paradise! We hope to be back again and are appreciative for an ocean view in our price range.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean

The property does have a million-dollar view and the beds are very comfortable. However, the place had cobwebs and the fake plants are covered in dust. I washed the dishes and cooking pots and utensils before using them. The cabin has a very strong mildew odor. I had to air out my luggage when I got home and wash everything whether it was worn or not. It was awful. My daughter killed a black widow spider in the bathroom which also has a mold issue. My daughter was bitten several times by something that was in her bedding. After ripping off the blankets and sheets and remaking the bed, there were no more issues. The views are the selling factor of this cabin. I don't know what VRBO's standards are for listing a property on their site but this one really needs to be re-assessed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, clean, lovely views. Easy driving access to beach.Really enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the ocean.Our host, David, communicated well, and invited us to make contact if we needed help. We had no problems, so we didn't contact him. However, David's instructions were good if we needed them.Would definitely stay again!!!!!
Sundown from the deck
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible viewsand very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to check in. Beautiful view exactly as described. Awesome weather. Had a day of fog which was also beautiful. Fire/stove worked just fine for heating the place up. Could have used some kindling for starting fires easier was my only negative for the stay. :)Kitchen had everything i could need. beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

RUSS H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the stay was relaxing, which was why we choose this area in general. The cabin itself was cute. The view was obviously our Saling point! However, the overall cleanliness of the cabin was very mediocre. The place had spider webs all over inside and out. 1st impression was not great. Again, the cabin has a cute feel but we personal feel like it needs a little TLC in the cleaning part. Otherwise, we really did enjoy the view, ITS SPACTACLUR!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very clean, the kitchen has everthing you need. The views were absolutely stunning. 2 minute drive to my favorite beach. We were going to go into Guerneville, but this property is so quiet we felt there was no need to go. I can't wait for our next stay. Let me know if you ever want to sell this property. Lol ----N. Toms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, cozy house with spectacular views! Beds very comfortable. Deer greetings in the morning. Sun, fog and radiant sunsets. Walked the beach every day and watched the harbor seals play in waves. Premises are older but comfortable. Enjoyed my respite.
Day one…sunny and windy
Sunset at 8:40!
Day 4…drifting fog.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne L.

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

Beyond expectations!

Absolutely unique property, unimaginable views one never tires from, remote yet close to everything you could want, beds perfect for a good night’s sleep, and a surprisingly expansive selection of spices if you like to cook. We’ve already recommended this home to family and friends
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing, the view was better than the pictures and we both got some much needed peace and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Fantastic location in a cozy cabin

Ocean and river views right from the living room in a confortable and cozy cabin created the perfect quiet getaway. And the large selection of DVDs and VHS tapes was a great way to spend the cool nights indoors.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy o.

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

Cottage Charm

We very much enjoyed our 5 nights in your rustic and charming cottage. The view is spectacular! Too bad we had 3 days of high winds so we could not sit outdoors. However the large windows facing ocean and Russian River made up for it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

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

Secluded Goat Rock sanctuary

Beautiful views of where the river meets the sea, overlooking Goat Rock Beach. Lovely home with cozy wood-burning stove, lovely, and private and well-appointed. We enjoyed our stay in this very special spot especially all of the birds and animals that we saw during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary A.

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

Gorgeous hideaway

Gorgeous little hideaway just by Goat Rock Beach. Beautiful views from the wraparound deck. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen and bathroom. It can get very cold once the sun sets, so use the space heaters provided, and the fireplace. I loved the peace and solitude.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clorissa R.

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

Beautiful

Clean, secluded, quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Great get away

Had a four night stay - the host had a great list of ideas to do which we took advantage of and planned three days based on his recommendations. The cottage was a great base. It served our needs perfectly - weather was great (apart from one windy day) so we were in the cottage for short periods. Great views, comfy furnishings, great communication. We will very likely be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

a wonderful stay in Jenner!

We spent a wonderful week at David's Cottage, views, quiet, and unplugged , what else can one ask for a vacation.. we had a power outage (unexpected) on our arrival date and David was helpful with updates and information. be aware that there is little to no cell connectivity but the internet on site was more than capable for supporting a remote work lifestyle. be sure to visit the many great restaurants and Bodega bay with it's rich history, the weather is known to be pretty unpredictable but for the week we had nothing but clear blue skies.. rated A+ thanks David for sharing a wonderful property .. Cheers John!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch D.

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

Sea Nest

Wonderful get away. Sea Nest is perfectly situated in Jenner. Our third visit and looking forward to our return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy m.

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

Beautiful view

Beautiful as always! Thank you so much for always opening your home up for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Serene

Amazing views, location, clean spacious cabin. Top ratings
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar B.

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

Awesome views

This is a great property with amazing views of the Russian river and the rocky Pacific coast. We loved it. The place has a nice balcony all around, ok appliances and ok bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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