OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities

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Beautiful COASTAL OCEANFRONT SETTING. Whales migrate close to this point

LIVING ROOM has a Smart TV, DVR, DVD player, XBOX ONE, + HIGH SPEED INTERNET

BAY DREAM sits on ALMOST AN ACRE of oceanfront land with several decks, patio

Blowhole is always a treat! Ospreys soar past with fish on way to their nests!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Mendocino, CA

Caspar Headlands State Beach9 min walk
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse6 min drive
Russian Gulch State Park8 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Game Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

LOCATION! BAY DREAM is a dramatic oceanfront home with whitewater views of the Pacific Ocean, Caspar Cove, headlands and Caspar Beach located just a few minutes drive north of MENDOCINO VILLAGE.
YOUR MEMORABLE VACATION STARTS IN A MEMORABLE VACATION HOME! Bay Dream is the ultimate home for the total coastal experience. This contemporary home is light, and bright with lots of huge windows to appreciate the ever changing ocean. From BAY DREAM you can walk the trails along the headlands and down to the tide pools, or take a short stroll down to CASPAR BEACH (a 1/2 mile WALK or a 2 minute DRIVE to the SAND ), great for surfing and kayaking. You can rent kayaks and paddle boards at Caspar Beach. You can watch the WHALES migrating, and the SEA LIONS sun themselves from this exclusive peninsula, GATED on a private road where only a handful of homes have been allowed. Free HIGH SPEED INTERNET and great CELL SERVICE for Verizon users and good cell service for most other users.
THE BACK YARD HAS A FENCE BUT CHILDREN SHOULD BE CLOSELY SUPERVISED WHEN OUTSIDE, AS HOUSE IS NEAR THE BLUFF.
With its 5 BEDROOMS (rare for an OCEANFRONT vacation rental) and 2.5+ baths, 6 PERSON upper deck HOT TUB, LARGE, FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN area with abundant seating and all the amenities, BAY DREAM is the ultimate home for larger families or for special friends to experience a Mendocino DREAM Vacation! THE KITCHEN HAS ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE GOURMET MEALS FOR A LARGE GROUP!
One of the unique features of this home is its location CLOSE TO THE BLUFF. The ebb and flow of the tides pass right in front of BAY DREAM giving the house its own natural rhythm, a rhythm that seems to REPLENISH THE SOUL AND SPIRIT of those within. Many guests have commented on this phenomenon over the years along with their remarks of 'We did not want to leave'. Stay a few days at Bay Dream and see for yourself! This open concept, MULTI-LEVEL home with its HUGE windows, decks and large HOT TUB provide endlessly-changing views of breaking waves, A BLOW-HOLE, fishing boats, kayaks, windsurfers, surfers, sunsets, and abundant wildlife! The incredible wildlife entertainment include whales, sea lions, osprey, pelicans, and gulls swimming and soaring up close and personal!
From the LARGE OPEN KITCHEN area you can VIEW the OCEAN with fishing boats, the BAY with kayaks and abalone-divers, and the BEACH with its surfers and paddle boarders; quite an entertaining panorama.
There are BOOGIE BOARDS at the house or rent kayaks, surfboards, etc. at Caspar Beach. A wetsuit is recommended!
For more entertainment on the MAIN FLOOR you have a 58" SMART TV with DVD's, DVR , sound bar, all Direct TV Premium Channels, XBOX ONE, a 3 CD Sony Stereo with MP3 capability, a large portable "ION" speaker/radio/blue tooth system and of course, free HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET up to 8 devices.
The GAME ROOM has a TV+ DVD player, along with FOOSBALL TABLE, poker chips, lots of board games and puzzles, a FULL DAYBED, a fun place for kids.
All 5 Bedrooms have their own TV, Direct TV programming and DVR.
PLEASE DO NOT EXCEED THE NUMBER OF GUESTS on your rental agreement!
NO EXTRA GUESTS, PARTIES, WEDDINGS, or OTHER EVENTS
NO PETS ALLOWED ON PROPERTY
NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE
NO RV'S ALLOWED ON PROPERTY OR ON THE PRIVATE STREET
FIRST FLOOR entry level you will find:
1. BEDROOM 1 - KING BED
2. BEDROOM 2 - KING BED
GUEST BATH with sink and toilet
FULL BATH with sink, toilet and tub/shower combination
PATIO has OUTDOOR SHOWER and stairs to upper deck HOT TUB

MAIN FLOOR is 3 STEPS UP from the first floor entry and has:
LIVING ROOM
DINING AREA
LARGE KITCHEN
GAME ROOM (with a FOOSBALL TABLE and FULL DAYBED),
OUTDOOR FROM MAIN FLOOR there is a LARGE DECK, GAS GRILL, PICNIC TABLE and PANORAMIC VIEWS!

SECOND FLOOR you will find:
3. BEDROOM 3 -KING BED
4. BEDROOM 4 - QUEEN BED + SINK/VANITY
5. BEDROOM 5 - QUEEN BED and SINGLE BED ( this is the smallest bedroom)
FULL BATH with sink, toilet, and tub/shower combo
HOT TUB on upper deck with oceanfront view

3 bedrooms have sliding glass doors out to the deck or the patio to provide guests their own space and freedom to come and go as they please:
RELAX in the outdoor hot tub, READ a book on the deck, WALK the neighborhood, go FISHING, SURFING, or PADDLE BOARDING, take an early morning walk to CASPAR BEACH or to the Pt. Cabrillo LIGHTHOUSE. There are many activities you can enjoy right outside your door from this AWE-INSPIRING LOCATION!

Keywords: Oceanfront, Mendocino Vacation Rental, 5 bedrooms, home, Bay Dream, Whitewater, Beach, Headlands, HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET, Hot Tub, SMART TV's, XBOX ONE, Satellite TV, Game Room, DVR, Lighthouse, rocky coastline

Property manager

Debby Merliss

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bluff has fence but children require supervision

Events

No events allowed

Please no parties, events, weddings, receptions.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed in the house

Please no RV's on the premises. Please no guests at the house other than the number of guests on your rental agreement. Absolutely no fireworks.

A signed rental agreement is required within 10 days after the reservation is accepted.

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, events, weddings, receptions.

Long-term renters welcome

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

Mendocino

Located in Mendocino, this holiday home is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve, while Sea Glass Museum and Kelley House Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Holiday homes in Mendocino

Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

Caspar Headlands State Beach - 9 min walk
Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park - 14 min walk
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 6 min drive
Agate Beach - 7 min drive
Russian Gulch State Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
‪Noyo Harbor - ‬12 min drive
‪Sea Pal - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities located?

This family-friendly Mendocino holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve and Caspar Headlands State Beach. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

24 June 2024

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

Bay Dreams is a Dream.

This property is a dream. Beautiful views. Deer right outside the door, we saw momma dear with fawn. Pregnant deer. It's walking distance to Caspar Beach. Only a few minutes to Fort Bragg and Glass beach. Kitchen is one of the best stocked for kitchen tools, pots, pans and just about any cooking you need. Spices and oils. Coffee pot and kreurig. Beautiful designed and laid out. Was perfect for our family of 7. I can't say enought about this place. Will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended. Don S

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

13 May 2024

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

Mendocino Stay

We greatly enjoyed our Mendocino Stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

11 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Girls Getaway

The house was perfect for all 10 ladies for our 3 day stay. Truly cannot wait to come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

12 Jan 2024

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

Very nice

We loved the view.everything was taken care of.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

17 Oct 2023

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

Bat Dream is a dream

Absolute perfection!! The host thought of every single detail you could imagine. Plenty of comfortable space that is so beautifully integrated into the outdoors. We can’t wait to stay here again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn N.

12 Oct 2023

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

A brief interlude

Great place to re-group wth family.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint P., Bend, Oregon

11 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful home, fully stocked.

Great home in a great location. We would highly recommend this home for a family or group of friends. Check in and out process was easy and we could not have asked for a better stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher m., USA

2 Oct 2023

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

Amazing property and location

Rented this house for my fathers 80th birthday and it was a home run. Amazing views of the cove and ocean. The back deck is perfect for a glass of wine or 3 with family watching the waves. The beach is about a mile down the road which is perfect for an after meal walk. All and all a perfect spot. Mendocino is only like 15 minutes away for nice dinners and shops.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

26 Sept 2023

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

Family Weekend

Better than advertised! Great house; breathtaking location; extremely well appointed and very clean!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael m., Sacramento, CA USA

10 Sept 2023

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

Cousins Get Away

Wow! Everything you would ever need in a house coupled with the best view. Amazing food with lots of laughs, memories, and beverages.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Saratoga, CA, USA

5 Sept 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

Our large family group thoroughly enjoyed this lovely home! The view is outatanding, the amenities are boundless and the house is conveniently located. We ejoyed a morning run in the neighboorhood and the surrounding paths, hiking at the nearby state parks, golfing, shopping in Mendocino and many delicious meals at local restaurants. We did not get around to so many more activities, so we will need to return! Thanks Debby for sharing your beautiful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mitchell a.

9 Aug 2023

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

mendecino

the view from house was unbeleivable and also a trail takes you to seals on the rocks by the house.--you can hear them from the deck--just fantastic

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

5 Aug 2023

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

Stunning!

This property is just amazing! The house is simply stunning and the host thought of every possible need in advance. The views and access to natural areas were just incredible. We loved listening to the harbor seals, hiking, cooking and spending time indoors and out together. We can’t wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashish G.

31 July 2023

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

Excellent ocean front property

Beautifull location and equally lovely house ! Very well equipped by the host and everything was neatly labelled and organized. We enjoyed our stay very much and will surely come back for a longer time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

19 July 2023

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

Great views

The views were our favorite thing about the property, and the house is situated to take advantage of those.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R., Chico, USA

6 July 2023

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

Memories

This home is amazing! The views of the ocean, Caspar Beach and all the wildlife makes this home a treasure. We have been going over to this area for the last 8 years and this is our favorite house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jock M.

21 June 2023

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

Great multi-generational getaway!

We had a great 4 day stay at Bay Dream with 3 generations. The views are incredible, the home is very well equipped, and the sleeping arrangements were perfect for our three families. It’s close to several beaches, Mendocino and Fort Bragg, but the gated court makes it feel off the beaten path. The only small issue we had was the hot tub was pretty noisy at night (we were warned) but it was resolved and we all slept well the next night. All in all it was a great experience and we all left talking about the next trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

27 May 2023

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

Family Tradition

Have been going to this neighborhood for years. It's the best. Bay Dreams is my happy place

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ferd H.

1 Apr 2023

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

Great house great location great views well equipped

Had a great week and the whole group remarked that it was the perfect house for our extended family get away

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilson C.

21 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful Pacific Coast

As you will see from the pictures, the location of this house is extraordinary. Our family (grandma, parents, sister-in-law, two boys 11 and 13) enjoyed and were impressed by the amazing beauty. A highlight is that the largest sea lion rookery I have ever seen is visible from state park land at the end of the court. Everything was as pictured and the stay was very comfortable. The bedrooms and beds provided ample space for our party of six, accommodating all who needed an individual room. For cooking, the kitchen is completely outfitted. There is no cooking instrument, utensil, or appliance that is missing: from large format roasters and pasta pots to potato mashers. A cook could easily cook for a party of 10. We visited and enjoyed numerous local attractions, weather notwithstanding. Dining out in Mendocino was lovely and I recommend Flow, Café Beaujolais, and Luna Trattoria. Glass Beach in Fort Bragg was nice and the Cabrillo Point lighthouse. Overall a lovely stay. Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

karin f.

28 Jan 2023

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

Very nice location

Really enjoyed the house and the location between Mendocino and Fort Bragg is excellent. Very quiet neighborhood and great hiking.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

28 Nov 2022

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This is a family-friendly, comfortable house in a beautiful location , well stocked with games and a kitchen with everything one could possibly need.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

18 Nov 2022

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

nice home, but ant/bug problem

The house was clean, but two things need improvement: 1. the house has ants. There were ant trails in the downstairs bedrooms, and upstairs bathroom. We also had ants get into a box of crackers on the kitchen counter. The morning we left, there was a Black widow spider crawling up a wall, which we killed immediately. 2. the dishwasher doesn't seem to wash the glasses well. There was lipstick on some of the glasses when we took them from the cupboard to use them. We re-washed the glasses before using them. This may not be a problem with the dishwasher, but possibly whoever turned on the dishwasher last time did not set it on a long enough cycle.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

31 Oct 2022

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

extraordinary beach property near Jackson Demo Forest

In short, have starred this property and will be coming back. Great house at a great location on a cliff above the ocean and Caspar beach/cove, very well organized, amply stocked with amenities, everything easy to find. Also, as a mountain biker, I loved how the property's close proximity to multiple trailheads at Jackson Demo Forest made for easy access to great riding!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

25 Sept 2022

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

Great House and Location

Our group (7 adults) had stayed in this house many years ago and had good memories from that stay. This time again it did not disappoint. The layout of the house is great, with 3 of the 5 bedrooms having decks with ocean views. The house is fully stocked with everything you might need and in many cases more than most people would even have at home. The views from inside and on the wrap around decks of the Pacific and of Caspar Beach are wonderful. You can spend so much time just watching the waves, small fishing boats and the soaring birds gliding above the cliffs. We all definitely recommend this house and plan not to wait so long for a return visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Debby Merliss

PLEASE CALL ME at 530-541-2370(H) or 530-721-2163(C) if I can help you in any way. I hope you decide to experience an awe-inspiring vacation at Bay Dream!

Why they chose this property

We vacationed in Mendocino for several years before we came upon this incredibly rare oceanfront lot for sale. We imagined that building a vacation home in this spot would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. We designed the home to be a vacation rental with the dream to use it on occasion for our family and to share with special friends.

What makes this property unique

LOCATION, Very Unique Viewscape up close and personal, as BAY DREAM sits close to bluff. The house has a small fence but still need to keep close watch over children. With so much beauty and the fascinating drama of the sea and wildlife activity, you do not feel the need to go anywhere! You can stay at the house all day and feel like you have totally experienced the Mendocino Coast. Just a short walk or drive to Caspar Beach, a great beach to swim, surf, kayak, skim board, and paddleboard!