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Bodega Bay Gem: 180° Ocean Views, Hot Tub, Man Cave & Family Vibes – Sleeps 12

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Man Cave: Watch Baseball on the 46" and Golf on the 60" all while playing pool.
Dining Room. Next to the kitchen. Dramatic views from every chair.
Hope you are lucky enough to enjoy a sunset like this one during your stay.
View on a Sunny Day.
View on a Stormy Day.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bodega Bay, CA
  • Place, Bodega Harbour Golf Links
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Links at Bodega Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Doran Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Detached Unit

1 Queen Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

NE Bedroom

1 King Bed

NW Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sun Room / Lady Cave

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Jack-and-Jill

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Studio / Man Cave

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Bodega Bay Gem: 180° Ocean Views, Hot Tub, Man Cave & Family Vibes – Sleeps 12

Welcome to Your Ultimate Beachfront Family Retreat in Bodega Bay!

Picture yourself in the main living areas, gazing out at breathtaking panoramic 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and Bodega Bay—stretching from Point Reyes in the south to Doran Beach and Bodega Harbor in the north. This classic early-1970s beach house captures the timeless Northern California coastal vibe you love, while being ideally set up for multi-generational families, big celebrations, and relaxed socializing. We've hosted countless family reunions, holiday gatherings, and joyful parties here—it's truly a home built for laughter, connection, and making lasting memories.

Spacious & Flexible Layout – Sleeps Up to 12 Comfortably:

Main Upper Level: One large master bedroom suite with a private deck, two other bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill style bathroom, plus a bright, sunny bonus "Lady Cave" sun room with two matching full-size couch/lounger beds. This versatile space is perfect for extra guests, teens, kids, or a peaceful retreat.

Private Lower Level Studio: Separate entrance, full kitchen, full bath, and fun "Man Cave" setup featuring two TVs, a pool table, and a hide-a-bed. Ideal for grandparents, older kids, game nights, or anyone wanting their own hangout spot.

Stunning Views from Main Living Areas & Private Outdoor Oasis:

The main upper level—living room, dining area, kitchen, and master bedroom—enjoys full southern exposure, filling the spaces with natural light and those sweeping 180° ocean and bay panoramas. Step out to the large rear deck for a private 7-person hot tub, patio table, and gas BBQ—perfect for sunset dinners, evening soaks under the stars, family BBQs, or relaxed outdoor time. (The deck and hot tub face the private rear yard for a serene, sheltered experience—no ocean views from this area.) Behind the deck is a rare private rear yard (one of only two in the entire subdivision)—great for quiet time, kids playing, or traveling with dogs.

Just Steps from the Beach:

An easy 5-minute stroll takes you to the south end of Doran Beach: turn left for rocky tide pools (magical at low tide!) or right for two miles of sandy shoreline ideal for beach walks, bonfires (seasonal), or simply soaking in the coastal breeze.

Golf Course Subdivision Perks – Right in the Neighborhood:

Nestled in a welcoming public golf course community often called "the poor man's Pebble Beach"—bring your clubs and book a morning tee time to beat the afternoon winds. Short walk to the Bluewater Bistro restaurant and bar (fantastic views from the bar!), plus a public playground next door for the little ones.

Recently Refreshed & Exceptionally Well-Equipped:

We've preserved the beloved retro charm while investing in modern comforts: new stove and dishwasher (March, 2026) in the main kitchen, new oven (Fall 2024), new furnace (Summer 2024), new rear fence (Summer 2024), all-new main electrical panel (Summer 2023), and plenty of GFCI outlets for safety.

The kitchens are a standout—two fully equipped setups overflowing with everything you need (and then some!): silverware, dishes, pots, pans, glasses, two coffee makers, two teapots, two rice cookers, waffle iron, crock pot, popcorn popper, blender, citrus juicer, cocktail shaker, margarita glasses, multiple corkscrews, sandwich press, and endless extras. No need to pack kitchen gear—it's all here for epic family meals or group cooking.

This is a genuine family-friendly haven where everyone finds their perfect spot—whether whipping up meals, playing pool in the Man Cave, lounging in the hot tub, or enjoying those panoramic views from the main living areas.

Important House Notes & Rules:

TOT #1221N. Quiet hours: 10pm–7am. Maximum 5 vehicles. No smoking. Pets considered (please inquire in advance).

Ready to create your own Bodega Bay memories with family and friends? Book now—prime dates for coastal getaways, whale watching, golf trips, fishing and beach escapes fill up fast!

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About the area

Bodega Bay

Located in Bodega Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Russian River and Sonoma Coast State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Sebastopol Center for the Arts and Rubicon Adventures are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Bodega Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Bodega Harbour Golf Links - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Links at Bodega Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Doran Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cayman Practice Range - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Russian River - 42 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishetarian Fish Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Tides Wharf Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spud Point Crab Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Boat House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Cove - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 194 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly was greatly appreciated in addition to enclosed yard. Arcade machine was a big hit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family gathering for an anniversary with three generations and two dogs, and we all were comfortable. There was lots of room for the whole family to be together in, as there’s a wonderful, light filled high ceilinged living room. The views of Bodega Bay are just beautiful!! The best beach and tide pool areas are so nearby. The development is built around a golf course, and we are not golfers, but having the large greens around and behind the house is pleasant. It’s very quiet and peaceful. The hot tub holds 4-6 very comfortably. The house is older and comfortably worn, and suited us to a “t.”
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy iSellHomes B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is very welcoming and ideal for a large family, early holiday celebration, or a group of adults traveling together. Rooms are decent sized, especially the primary suite. Everyone has access directly from bedrooms to bathrooms. TVs and Pool Table very fun downstairs. BBQ area great with spacious and clean hot tub. Cute backyard great for small dogs. Host was phenomenal in communication and very kind. Truly helpful online guide for everything in the home and how to troubleshoot just about anything within the home. We will definitely stay here for future Bodega Bay vacays. Neighborhood is very nice and lots of hills for great walking. Saw a few deer and lots of birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Super close to the beach, golf course and shopping. Perfect for anyone visiting Bodega Bay! Host was terrific and communicated very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Great Spot!

Perfect location and a great house for a weekend with friends or family. Quick to get to the beach and town, but also a nice place to just hang.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

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

Lovely property, gorgeous views, great location

Spacious, beautiful views, in a great location -- we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2023
Please come again anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Comfortable layout. Spacious. Liked having deck access off great room and bedroom. Enjoyed the living area sofa and large round chair. Very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron S.

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

Mothers Day Weekend

Property was adequate for our group of seven plus dog. Property is pet friendly. Excellent location. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha D.

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

Golf Birthday Celebration

We had a wonderful time at the house. The owners communicated with us and made the stay perfect! The Man Cave was the perfect hangout! The location was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely and comfortable home! The view was spectacular and the restaurant had delicious food! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Great family location

The house was spacious and welcoming. There was plenty to do for all ages. Gaines, pool table, hot tub. Plenty of room to spread out. We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Nice Getaway!

We enjoyed our stay. The ocean views were gorgeous. It was fun to walk to the nearby bar for a cocktail. Kids had fun with the arcade game. There was enough space in the living room and kitchen for everyone to gather.We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

We had a wonderful stay and the house was perfect for our two families!

Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2023
Great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Great stay

This property was as advertised. Met or exceeded our expectations. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Weekend gettaway

Property is clean and shown accurately in the pictures. Property owner is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BODEGA Bay Views

Celebrating my mother's 85th birthday. It was a great location to dine and gather. Hikes, soaks, cards, rest and lots of cooking! Wonderful beach walks and oyster roast! We did a Hawaiian Luau night and had fun. More trash bags, cleaning supplies and a house guide sheet for garbage removal would have been helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kathy g.

Enjoyable

The property was perfect for the size of our party.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thanks Kathy. The house tends to work really well for larger groups, despite the lack of 'traditional' bedrooms. We often have larger parties there but also enjoy our quiet getaways. Cheers!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine D.

Great view and comfortable stay.

The house was as advertised and it was so great to get to bring the dog. The house was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. Thanks for sharing the place with us this holiday season!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Jeanine, So glad that you and yours had a good time. Our house focus is family and comfort, so we are glad you appreciated that. Come again, anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

jeff n.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great location with beautiful views of harbor and ocean. Any issues that came up were quickly resolved. A little dated, but we had no problem with that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Bodega Bay

Great neighborhood and a great home for a big family. Loved all the games and pool table!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2023
It is designed and furnished to be a fun family house. Glad you had a good time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilson A.

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

Great place for friends

Everything was as described. My family and friends had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2023
Please come again and have more fun.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Family vaca

The house is a little on the older side, but perfectly clean with comfortable furnishings and well stocked. Nice location and just a really nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cally P.

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

Beautiful views, great location, excellent hosts

The property has amazing views and is in a great location. Easy walk to the beach and golf course. Plenty of space for a family to spread out. Teens loved the pool table and retro video game. Excellent hosts with detailed instructions to facilitate a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron C.

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

Very Nice

Great house with lots of amenities. Also had a pool table and a video game console. Good location with an excellent view of the sunset when not foggy. Our family had a great time and we would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

Great views!

The house was lovely. Nice great room with large tv and comfortable sectional couch that reclines. Had a great time! The views were spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Candace, I really enjoyed having you and your group. You were all very charming. Hope you come again.
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