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Ocean View, Near Beaches, 4 bedrooms, End of Road Privacy
Holiday home in Shelter Cove with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 10 111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Whitethorn, CA
- Place, Abalone Point14 min walk
- Place, Black Sands Beach16 min walk
- Place, Shelter Cove Marina4 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Ocean View, Near Beaches, 4 bedrooms, End of Road Privacy
A comfortable, well-located one-story house w/large living room, kids play corner & 40' deck w/great view of the Pacific & King's Peak. 5-min drive to the beaches. Lived in part-time so some personal effects are there. We do charge extra for over 2 people. Fully equipped kitchen. Large fridge & range. Quality beds. Dresser drawers, closet space & large dining table. End of road privacy. 2 of 4 bedrooms rooms are detached from house--all very private. Pls. write why you're visiting Cove to ensure a good fit.
The space
Aristotle's Retreat with WiFi Internet. 1/2 acre lot allows room to spread out a bit with privacy in the back yard, deck & wooded area. Two of the four bedrooms are detached (and private) though just a few feet from the house and its facilities. Walk 1/4 mile downhill to the Pacific! Incredible ocean view faces West for sunset every night and ocean sounds to rock you to sleep. Great for personal rejuvenation or board retreats. Lots of private sleeping space including: 4 very private sleeping room featuring a king, 2 queens and a full size bed, w/ two full baths; and sofa bed in the living room. Plenty of blankets, pillows and clean linen and towels. Gas heat in main house. Living/great room is 20' x 35' with attached full kitchen on one wall, vaulted ceilings with with large dining table that seats 8 easily. Extra single mattresses are stored in the garage for larger groups. It's also perfect as a solitary retreat or for a romantic getaway.
It's a 1/4 mile walk steep downhill to the Ocean (and then back uphill) or drive 1 1/2 miles to trail heads at magnificent Shelter Cove Beach to the south where the surfers gather or Black Sands Beach to the north. There is ocean fishing and a free 9 hole golf-course. We're near the ocean trailhead of the BLM managed King Range Conservation Area so you can do a day or multi-night hike in the heart of the legendary Lost Coast.
Fully equipped kitchen with all appliances, plates, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, coffee machine, 4-slice toaster, toaster over, blender, can opener, coffee grinder, microwave, etc. We provide coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, random herbs/spices, shampoo, soap & toilet paper. There is cul de sac privacy, room to turn your boat trailer around, and there's no traffic whizzing by. We have no TV/Cable reception; however, you can watch one of the hundreds of in-house DVDs and VHS's on our four flat screen TVs (two 55 inches, one 42 inch and one 32 inch) in the bedrooms and the living room, each with a dvd/vhs player and remote.
Neighborhood Overview: There are only 3 houses on our street and we are at the end. The neighbors are great but everyone in Humboldt appreciates and expects privacy. So we don't allow loud parties.
Cell phone reception is OK. We have a landline for local or incoming calls only. We have three new restaurants, 2 coffee houses, a pizza shop, a deli with Fish and Chips. There is an incredibly well-stocked and reasonably priced General Store a mile and a half uphill.
Full disclosure: The house is 42 years old and not perfect.This is the original kind of airbnb--someone's home that they've invited you into--as opposed to a professional, no-one lives there place maintained by an outside agency. So while there is more than enough room for you, you'll still find a few of my family's belongings in designated drawers and closet spaces, with some family ornaments and photos on the shelves. There are plenty of hangers, closet and drawer space for you. It's like staying at a friend's house without them there.
Everything is washed, counters wiped, floors vacuumed. But we don't use an iron, so towels, sheets, etc. can have creases. Towels pillow case colors, dishes, glassware & silverware don't 100% match. But there are more than enough towels, dishes, utensils, and appliances, all clean and ready for you. The living room is spacious and the deck is large, even if an old redwood board might creak here or there.
Our reviews are excellent and the house is set up to allow you to feel comfortable. You can re-arrange any of our twenty or more pillows for your comfort. Same with the fans we have--re-position them as you wish. There are many extra blankets. I use the black out curtains in all the rooms in the afternoon to keep the sun out while I'm outside in the summer, if it's hot. We face almost due west so we get sunsets every single night.
And while there are two bedrooms are inside the house (with 2 sofa beds in the living room) two of the four bedrooms are detached--one in the garage and one in the "outbuilding." Both are clean, newer, and comfortable. All beds are in good condition. Both detached bedrooms are a 10-second walk to the main house.
The fridge is large. Plenty of organic coffee, black tea and I keep the sugar in the fridge. This is a perfect place for hikers to sleep one night before they embark on their big trek.
The space
Aristotle's Retreat with WiFi Internet. 1/2 acre lot allows room to spread out a bit with privacy in the back yard, deck & wooded area. Two of the four bedrooms are detached (and private) though just a few feet from the house and its facilities. Walk 1/4 mile downhill to the Pacific! Incredible ocean view faces West for sunset every night and ocean sounds to rock you to sleep. Great for personal rejuvenation or board retreats. Lots of private sleeping space including: 4 very private sleeping room featuring a king, 2 queens and a full size bed, w/ two full baths; and sofa bed in the living room. Plenty of blankets, pillows and clean linen and towels. Gas heat in main house. Living/great room is 20' x 35' with attached full kitchen on one wall, vaulted ceilings with with large dining table that seats 8 easily. Extra single mattresses are stored in the garage for larger groups. It's also perfect as a solitary retreat or for a romantic getaway.
It's a 1/4 mile walk steep downhill to the Ocean (and then back uphill) or drive 1 1/2 miles to trail heads at magnificent Shelter Cove Beach to the south where the surfers gather or Black Sands Beach to the north. There is ocean fishing and a free 9 hole golf-course. We're near the ocean trailhead of the BLM managed King Range Conservation Area so you can do a day or multi-night hike in the heart of the legendary Lost Coast.
Fully equipped kitchen with all appliances, plates, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, coffee machine, 4-slice toaster, toaster over, blender, can opener, coffee grinder, microwave, etc. We provide coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, random herbs/spices, shampoo, soap & toilet paper. There is cul de sac privacy, room to turn your boat trailer around, and there's no traffic whizzing by. We have no TV/Cable reception; however, you can watch one of the hundreds of in-house DVDs and VHS's on our four flat screen TVs (two 55 inches, one 42 inch and one 32 inch) in the bedrooms and the living room, each with a dvd/vhs player and remote.
Neighborhood Overview: There are only 3 houses on our street and we are at the end. The neighbors are great but everyone in Humboldt appreciates and expects privacy. So we don't allow loud parties.
Cell phone reception is OK. We have a landline for local or incoming calls only. We have three new restaurants, 2 coffee houses, a pizza shop, a deli with Fish and Chips. There is an incredibly well-stocked and reasonably priced General Store a mile and a half uphill.
Full disclosure: The house is 42 years old and not perfect.This is the original kind of airbnb--someone's home that they've invited you into--as opposed to a professional, no-one lives there place maintained by an outside agency. So while there is more than enough room for you, you'll still find a few of my family's belongings in designated drawers and closet spaces, with some family ornaments and photos on the shelves. There are plenty of hangers, closet and drawer space for you. It's like staying at a friend's house without them there.
Everything is washed, counters wiped, floors vacuumed. But we don't use an iron, so towels, sheets, etc. can have creases. Towels pillow case colors, dishes, glassware & silverware don't 100% match. But there are more than enough towels, dishes, utensils, and appliances, all clean and ready for you. The living room is spacious and the deck is large, even if an old redwood board might creak here or there.
Our reviews are excellent and the house is set up to allow you to feel comfortable. You can re-arrange any of our twenty or more pillows for your comfort. Same with the fans we have--re-position them as you wish. There are many extra blankets. I use the black out curtains in all the rooms in the afternoon to keep the sun out while I'm outside in the summer, if it's hot. We face almost due west so we get sunsets every single night.
And while there are two bedrooms are inside the house (with 2 sofa beds in the living room) two of the four bedrooms are detached--one in the garage and one in the "outbuilding." Both are clean, newer, and comfortable. All beds are in good condition. Both detached bedrooms are a 10-second walk to the main house.
The fridge is large. Plenty of organic coffee, black tea and I keep the sugar in the fridge. This is a perfect place for hikers to sleep one night before they embark on their big trek.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Shelter Cove
Located in Shelter Cove, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Mal Coombs Park and One Log House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sinkyone State Wilderness and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Confusion Hill Gravity House and Shrine Drive Thru Tree are also worth visiting.
Whitethorn, CA
What's nearby
- Abalone Point - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Black Sands Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Shelter Cove Marina - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- Mal Coombs Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- Avenue of the Giants - 52 min drive - 46.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Surf Point Coffee + Bistro - 4 min drive
- Black Sands Bistro - 10 min walk
- Mario's Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
- Delgado Pizza and Bakery - 10 min walk
- The Fish Tank - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Darryl R Cherney

Local for 37 years. Involved with music, arts, schools, and parenting.
Why they chose this property
We are here half-time and use the extra income to support raising my kid.
What makes this property unique
End of the road so no traffic. Quiet cul de sac.
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