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Whale Rock - make memories that will last a lifetime

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Back Deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Fort Bragg, California
  • MacKerricher State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Glass Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Skunk Train
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Whale Rock - make memories that will last a lifetime

There are vacations where you run as fast as you can to visit every historic site, shop in every boutique store, eat at every restaurant you can find... You wear yourself out and down and become frazzled. In just a few days you're dying to go home where you can rest and relax.

Well, that doesn't happen at Whale Rock .... not here. You won't want to leave Whale Rock because every moment of the day is special here - like the early morning light over the ocean and beach - (Okay.... sleep late if you want to) - like soft afternoons and walks on the beach or along the river (or you can take a nap - aren't you on vacation?)

You’ll like the peaceful early evenings... a time for cocktails or sipping wine while overlooking the beach from the private deck above the beach - called "The Perch" - and the rolling surf of the Pacific ... and, of course, like at sunset and strolls on the beach .... why would you want to leave Whale Rock?

In this comfortable beach-style home, you'll marvel at the views. Even the winter storms... and we sometimes get fierce ones... can be mesmerizing. It's like living on the edge. Stay in and read, nap, or walk down to the beach and explore. Whale Rock is a rarity - a beach house vacation rental...

Please note: This home does not offer an internet connection, but it does have a landline and DVD collection. This is your chance to disconnect for a while...

Whale Rock, with 3 bedrooms (primary king, and 2 queens), sleeps 6.

Although Whale Rock is pet friendly, please note that it is limited to dogs only with a maximum number of no more than 2.

Property manager

Mendocino Preferred Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

Fort Bragg

Located in Fort Bragg, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and MacKerricher State Park, while Triangle Tattoo Museum and Sea Glass Museum are cultural highlights. Skunk Train and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Fort Bragg, California

What's nearby

  • MacKerricher State Park - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Glass Beach - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Skunk Train - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 17 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Star Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Creek Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Purple Rose The Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Abalone Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Robinson Sharon Wedding Cakes - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Rock - make memories that will last a lifetime pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Rock - make memories that will last a lifetime?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Rock - make memories that will last a lifetime?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale Rock - make memories that will last a lifetime located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Bragg holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from MacKerricher State Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve. Laguna Point Beach and Pacific Star Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shirley F.

Wonderful bithday

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely love Whale Rock house! This is my 4th stay here and everything was perfect Thank you💞

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Nice place

was good, no internet can be a problem
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Fantastic

The house was all we could have hoped for! Great sunsets every night for early February we we're blessed with excellent weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Deanna C.

The view was breath taking

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Do too our previous reservation that was cancelled do too up grades to the home we saw no up grades at all it was a very important week for our family this is not the first time we have been here
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley C.

Wonderful time at the Ocean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this house, have been coming to it for over 23 years. There were a few surprises, there were rat droppings in the garage and one of my friends saw a rat on the kitchen counter in the middle of the night getting in to food. The shower head in the master bath is very old, and it comes out so strong it actually hurts, just need a new one. Like I said, we love it and enjoy our time very much!
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10/10 Excellent

Shea W.

Great place to relax

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location, very private and quite right on the beach. Great place to unplug, relax and spend time with family and friends.

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

So great

This was our daily: Morning coffee on the deck. Dog walks on the beach twice a day. Early dinners in Mendocino a half hour away. Back at the house for hot tub sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph S.

The Schreiber’s vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a great place to stay, everything meticulously maintained. Anything you need was there. Sights, restaurants and shopping close enough, but far enough away to enjoy the sounds of the surf. I’m sure we will come again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

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

House and location are fantastic!

Too many superlatives to list about the house but the highlights are spectacular location right on the ocean, very comfortable living room, beds are great, the most movie dvds I have ever seen in a private home, excellent large screen tv and fully stocked kitchen. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Whale Rock Rocks

Very comfortable. Amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauri J.

Rainy days

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great-beautiful views with beach access-should be in the book
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10/10 Excellent

David W.

Great time at Whale Rock

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful weather, great beach, great food over the long Super Bowl weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this place! It’s in a great spot and the views are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Breath Taking Whale Rock

We had a very relaxing time watching the ocean! The house has amazing views. We found everything we needed. The movies were excellent as well! We hope to be back soon! Thank you! Suzanne
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

Perfect beach location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We'll be back! Home had everything you'd need. Steps to the beach. Amazing sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake V.

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

Escape the heat

The property was beautiful. Great views and easy beach access. It was a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri C.

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

Perfection

Beautiful location and home. Just perfect for our family. Can’t wait to schedule more time at this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Helen H., Santa Rosa USA

Our family enjoyed our time together! Great beach view/access.

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Decor cute but a little outdated. Property was clean. Ants were present. Better lighting in master closet is needed. Some windows in bedrooms need screen. Cobwebs here and there were creepy. Playing ping pong table was fun. Megan at Mendo Preferred gave the most unkind service and was flat out rude - but the rest of the team seemed to understand customer service. Location is good for peace and quiet. Sunsets were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

donna J.

Whale Rock - ROCKS!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect beach location! Love the private gate access to a direct beach pathway. The house has wonderful views from almost every room. Would definitely rent this home again.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Love the view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had such a great time and absolutely loved the view and access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne P.

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

Whale rock vacation

Great place to stay highly recommend it so perfect for family get away the beach is 20 feet away ...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Wonderful stay again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We always enjoy this property. It’s our third year and we had great weather and another wonderful stay
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra C., Yuba City California

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

Great location

My family and I enjoyed saying at Whale Rock. Great beach access and great views. The house was pretty clean but there were a lot of spider webs around the house. The front bedroom could use a new mattress. One side of the mattress is very worn and you kind of sink. Fortunately, they left the 3rd bedroom unlocked and my mom and sister slept in there. Overall, great place. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Los Angeles, CA

Perfection

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: How to describe what’s best about Whale Rock, where we’ve stayed many times. Is it cooking with a spectacular ocean view? Throwing the ball for the dog on a nearly deserted beach? Is it the pretty, comfortable living room with its endless array of movies to watch? I think we’ll have to go back to answer the question definitively. The best rental ever.

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