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Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home.

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Beach nearby
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
View from property
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Shelter Cove, CA
  • Popular LocationBlack Sands Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationAbalone Point4 min drive
  • Popular LocationShelter Cove Marina6 min drive
  • AirportEureka, CA (EKA-Murray Field)116 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Shelter Cove

Seaside stay .Stay at this Shelter Cove vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Black Sands Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Abalone Point. Shelter Cove Marina and Mal Coombs Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Black Sands Beach - 2 min walk
  • Abalone Point - 4 min drive
  • Mal Coombs Park - 6 min drive
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 6 min drive
  • Jones Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mi Mochima - 3 min drive
  • Delgada Pizza and Bakery - 20 min walk
  • The Fish Tank - 20 min walk
  • Caffe Dolce - 19 min drive
  • Vern's Fairway Mini Mart - 5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home.

Perched above the Pacific, the Retreat at Black Sands Beach offers the magic and the mood of the unique Humboldt Lost Coast. Every rock on the beach has a story to tell. Closest home to the storied Black Sands Beach, this rambling home is steps away from the Lost Coast Trail and the Kings Range National Conservation Wilderness, an unparalleled natural meeting of the forest and the sea. Watch whales migrate from your front window seat while enjoying coffee or wine. A nature lovers paradise. Enjoy restaurant, brewery, golf course, tide pools, light house and art galleries. The swim and surf beach at the south end of town is one of the few places allowing cars on the beach. You will also find world class fishing, hiking and mountain biking. A unique home large enough to accommodate the entire family and your pets, but also providing quiet spaces for work or contemplation. The back yard is fully fence so you can allow the children and pets to play without worrying. The home features 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Two of the bedrooms open to a deck. The great room has a fireplace and sliders to its own deck overlooking the ocean and mountains. The deck off the kitchen has a BBQ and dinning space. Cook with fresh herbs from the greenhouse in the back garden and rosemary from the front yard. Music lovers, we have classic vinyl! Home features free internet, DVD player, CD player with CDs and a turn table with LP's. We also have board games, cards, and a library. This home has something for each member of your family. BOOK NOW.

Property manager

Alessandra Licardo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home. to the airport?

This vacation home is 102.9 mi (132-min drive) away from the Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Black Sands Beach and 11.5 mi (40-min drive) from Jones Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home. to downtown Shelter Cove?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Shelter Cove.

Experience the magic at Black Sands Beach, pet friendly family home. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical!!!
I can honestly say that this vacation stay with my family was the most special, memorable and visually stunning. I was completely blown away with the beauty of this home and location. For me it just doesn't get any better than this!!! It was a far drive for us coming from Southern California but the roadside scenery of the trees, mountains and coastline more than made up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whale watching
Had a great stay and unexpectedly got to watch whales down at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful home
Everything was great. We really enjoyed the surroundings and the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and house!
We had an amazing time here and we loved how the beach was only about a 2 min walk from the property. The house is very clean and spacious with a beautiful backyard and deck that was perfect for watching the sunset and sunrise over the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

A. G. S., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
My #1 choice in Shelter Cove
This was my second stay at Alessandra’s house, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first time a year ago. The house is comfortable and well-equipped, and the area is quiet and beautiful. I highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

James D., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Down by the beach
This is our second stay (10 nights this time, 9 nights last year) so we have a pretty good sense of the property. The location is unbeatable and the house is well laid out with multiple areas indoors and out that suit larger groups well. The garden is lovely. We have noticed that the property is aging a bit and hope that some of the deferred maintenance will be taken care of before next year: - The mattresses in all the bedrooms are definitely older and feel like it. It would be great to see some or all of the bedrooms get new mattresses. - The house was clean on checkin, but some areas need to be cleaned deeper, specifically the grout in the downstairs shared bath was looking really bad. - The faucet in the upstairs half bath is very loose (the whole fixture is loose in the vanity) which was loose last year but has gotten worse. - It would be wonderful if some of the (many) windows had screens and could be opened for fresh air and to take advantage of the beautiful cool breeze. The birds have taken to nesting under the eaves and so you are instructed not to open the windows more than a crack, but screens (which the windows have provisions for) would mitigate this and make the house much more pleasant on warm days. Overall we still love the house and love coming, but are sad that it hasn't been maintained to the standard it deserves.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sabrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
This location was ideal for a family get together. The weather was amazing and the sound of the ocean was so relaxing. The walk to the beach was steep, but a good work out for the day. Their is a small corner store about 6 min away for neccessities . We cooked at the house . The redwoods are close by for a day trip. Bring dramamine lol
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, absolutely Lovely! Pics don’t do it justice. It’s an extreme windy road to get here but well worth it in my opinion, just what we were looking for,…Some Peace away from everything! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kaavya C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and property; issues with bug/lizards and outdoor lighting
Great location and property; issues with bug/lizards and outdoor lighting. Owner was communicative abd helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golden State Hideout
Does not get better than this!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023