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Charming Oceanfront Cottage at Schoolhouse Beach

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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa set, and a coffee table.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a fireplace.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with ocean views, and a ceiling fan.
A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto a sandy beach, surrounded by rocky cliffs and vegetation.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sonoma Coast State Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bodega Bay, CA
  • Place, Sonoma Coast State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Schoolhouse Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Den

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Bodega Bay

Located in Bodega Bay, this cottage is on the beach. Children's Bell Tower and Potter Schoolhouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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Bodega Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Coast State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Schoolhouse Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carmel Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arched Rock Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portuguese Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tides Wharf Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fishetarian Fish Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Aquatica - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Boat House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Oceanfront Cottage at Schoolhouse Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Oceanfront Cottage at Schoolhouse Beach?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Oceanfront Cottage at Schoolhouse Beach on 10 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,015, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Oceanfront Cottage at Schoolhouse Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Oceanfront Cottage at Schoolhouse Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Oceanfront Cottage at Schoolhouse Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Oceanfront Cottage at Schoolhouse Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bodega Bay cottage is just steps away from Sonoma Coast State Park and Schoolhouse Beach. Carmel Beach and Arched Rock Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of my favorite places to stay for many years with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The property was very clean and in a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The front room had a stunning view of Schoolhouse Beach and the coast north The kitchen was FULLY stocked with everything you needed to cook full meals and bake a dessert!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is a super dupper host. The place is spectacular and very comfortable. Everything you need is available. We will definitely be booking this charming beach house again!Thank you Nina!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get away

Absolutely lovely cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vaca

Awesome place..clean..modern..comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Aloha, Thank you so much for your positive comments we really appreciate them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay ever!!!!!

Everything was amazing: location, charming house that was very clean and had everything that we needed, stunning views, host was reachable 24/7. Nina, thank you for such a memorable, special stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's Getaway

Loved the house, nicely decorated and comfortable. Very clean, stocked with everything you could possibly need, and the view was amazing! We enjoyed our stay very much! Nina (the owner) was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was perfect I loved it all

Loved I got my dogs to stay perfect spot. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick getaway

Great views and house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach House

Great location with wonderful sea views. Very well equipped and a well stocked Kitchen [Appliances, pots pans spices condiments etc]. Very comfy beds. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Beach Getaway

The house is in a great location with awesome views! The house was very well stocked with everything you need! Its very spacious & comfortable. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck in the sun and admiring the ocean views and people watching. You get great sunsets too! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place ever!

Ten all around!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible view

The beach house was perfect for our needs. The house is older, but well maintained. The kitchen (and everything else) is well stocked. Very comfortable beds. The view is amazing from the deck and most every window.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Myself and a friend

We had a wonderful time and it was hard to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Get Away!

We had a wonderful stay at the beach house! It was abundantly clear that the owner takes great care into creating a great experience for their guests. The house was perfectly stocked to anticipate all our needs and much more. The beds were so comfortable and the house was immaculate. Not to mention the beautiful view! I can’t say enough about much we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2021
I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay. I hope you'll return for another visit in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Great Escape

This beach house has sweeping views of the ocean and you cannot beat the location. Literally a walk across the street and down a path to the sand. This house has everything plus so many extras and just thoughtful items. The owner is kind and accessible. Such a good relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Ocean Oasis

This is the best vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in. Nina the host was so informative and helpful and available. The house is so thoughtfully decorated and designed. It was clean and the location was phenomenal. From the moment we arrived we started talking about coming back again. What a wonderful gem! Our family looks forward to returning again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well-equipped beach house

Friends gathered to celebrate January birthdays. Everything was perfect — the location, the weather (absolutely gorgeous), the accommodations! The house had everything we could’ve wished for and much more. Great assortment of movies, games, and more to keep folks of all ages entertained. The host was very communicative and gracious. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Gateway

We were in need to get out of daily routine, this property was exactly what we needed! We were amazed with the cleanliness, location, price and how well stock up this house is 👏👏👏👏 We will definitely comeback again and for sure I’ll recommend it to my friends & family! Thank you Nina for sharing your property 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters

Bad year 2022. Four 70 ish sisters celebrating life and home was perfect!! Thank you for sharing and can't wait to return. .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay ever!!!!

OMGosh where do I start…we have always looked at this neighborhood and talked about how awesome the location is. This is the first time we have actually stayed here and this home made our stay even better than we imagined. The home was very clean, beds were warm and comfortable. The kitchen and bathrooms were beyond well stocked. Internet was good and our Verizon cell phone had no trouble. The communication with the host was exceptional, even on the holiday. We are already planning our next trip here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Speachless

Absolutely blown away by this beautiful vacation home! Absolutely pre-stein! The view is priceless, location amazing, and the house itself perfect! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate my son's send off to the Air-Force. It brought our family together for the most amazing unforgettable vacation together! Thank you so much for such a wonderful place! I am already trying to plan our next vacation stay there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

The beach house is very clean, homey, comfortable, full of ammenities, and supplies. It's perfect for a large family, group of people, or a couple. It has large and clean windows to see beautiful Schoolhouse Cove. The bed we used was more comfortable than our Tempurpedic! We didn't want to leave! If you stay during cold weather, bring space heaters for the bathrooms. The rest of the house is very comfortable with the use of modern split level heat and airconditioners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on the cliffs, Everything you could want

The photos are accurate - you really have this cliff-side view of the ocean for whale watching or crashing wave watching, right from your window or patio chair. Huge windows from all front rooms let you dream away watching waves as you have breakfast, listen to the TV, read on the patio or chat over sodas and chips. The owners have stocked everything you could ever want in the drawers, cupboards and closets, from cooking condiments to soaps to games and books to Keurig coffee fixin’s to utensils and dishware. They haven’t forgotten flashlights, binoculars, extra batteries and lovely conversation-piece decor. Large rooms, separate temperature controls, comfy beds, new furniture. I enjoyed the high stools at the bar at one end of the living room where I could watch the waves and the cable movies at the same time while I ate my take-out chowder and bbq ribs. We didn’t bring our dog this time, but there is ample space for potty breaks. The owner spoke by phone when I had questions, a very pleasant and happy person, humble about her wonderful property. We felt safe, comfortable and as at-home as you possibly could. Just a few minutes’ drive down to Bodega Bay for shopping, whale tours and dining, and maybe 15-20 minute drive up to Jenner for more beautiful shops and coastal scenery. I can’t think of a thing I’d change about this spacious and scenic home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2023
What a generous review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and the house met your needs. I will always welcome such gracious guests. Thanks for visiting our cottage. I hope you'll be able to return in the future. Nina
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