Bodega Bay Vacation Rental house

New beachfront home with serene views of Bodega Harbor and the ocean beyond

Bodega Bay house rental - Bird Watch house on Bodega Harbor
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Description House, 1500 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities beach, waterfront, balcony, internet access, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property (USD)
$260 - $325/night 
$1,650/week 
$4,800/month 
Annie McNeil
+1 808-214-3171
+1 808-214-3253
Speaks: English, Spanish
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Photos and Description of the Bodega Bay vacation house rental 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 4

From the entrance of this lovely,beachfront home you'll marvel at the stunning views of Bodega Harbor, and the vast Pacific beyond. The Bird Watch is nestled among giant cypress and pine trees on a bluff - a vantage point from which you'll enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of shore birds feeding happily along the tide line below. From your private spa you'll be lulled by the distant roar of ocean waves as they crash into the giant rocks off of Bodega Head. If it's a little snacking you crave, just walk out the door and across the road to Ruby's Porthole for morning lattes, or a classic burger at the Hot Dog House, or fine cuisine just down the street at Lucas Wharf Restaurant. The house is newly constructed of marble, granite,wood and glass, and comes equipped with internet, propane fireplaces and gourmet kitchen. The area offers world class wine tasting, fishing, golf, surfing, kayaking, kite boarding and more. Have an unforgettable NorCal adventure at the Bird Watch.
Bodega Bay house rental - Bird Watch house on Bodega Harbor

Bird Watch house on Bodega Harbor
Bodega Bay house rental - Ahhh- do your bird watching from the hot tub on the deck

Ahhh- do your bird watching from the hot tub on the deck
Bodega Bay house rental - Tree-enclosed deck with great views in all directions

Tree-enclosed deck with great views in all directions
Bodega Bay house rental - Guest queen bedrooom tucked among the trees

Guest queen bedrooom tucked among the trees
Bodega Bay house rental - Watch windsurfers and kitesurfers from the living room

Watch windsurfers and kitesurfers from the living room
Bodega Bay house rental - Master bath privacy from a great vantage point

Master bath privacy from a great vantage point
Bodega Bay house rental - Tide ebbs and floods twice a day - flocks of birds continual

Tide ebbs and floods twice a day - flocks of birds continual
Bodega Bay house rental - Spectacular walks on the beach in all directions

Spectacular walks on the beach in all directions
Bodega Bay house rental - Mountains fall into the sea

Mountains fall into the sea
Bodega Bay house rental - Russian River outlet - great beach

Russian River outlet - great beach
Bodega Bay house rental - Local surfing scene at Doran Beach

Local surfing scene at Doran Beach
Bodega Bay house rental - There's a grand scale to everything out here

There's a grand scale to everything out here

Location: North Coast California < California < USA

Nearest Airport: Santa Rosa at 30 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Larkspur, CA at 45 Miles
Nearest Train: Oakland, CA at 60 Miles
Car: recommended
Bodega Bay, Ocean, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Surfing, Wine Tasting, Windsurfing, Sailing, Whale Watching, Kite Boarding, Clam Digging, Redwoods, Golf, Horseback Riding, Sport Fishing, Trout Farm, Fisherman's Festival, Wine Festivals, Art Galleries, Abalone Diving, Gourmet Restaurants, Native American History, Diving, Scuba, Bodega Marine Laboratory, Crab Fishing, Charter Boats, Biking, Beach Combing, Museums, Massage, Spa, Hot Springs, Coastal Trails, Antiquing, Marina, Skunk Train, Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, Dairy and Sheep Ranches, Pt. Reyes and Pt. Arena Lighthouses, Russian River, Estero Americano.
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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Bodega Bay, California

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Feb 1, 2010 - Jul 1, 2010 $1,650 $260 $650 $325 - $4,800 2 Nights
Notes: Holiday rates increase 10%

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Holidays rates increase 10% , there is an additional 9% Sonoma County Bed Tax and $75 cleaning fee

Fees

Tax Rate:
9.0%
Cleaning:
$75

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Bodega Bay, California

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 1500 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • beach
  • waterfront
Theme:
  • luxury
  • romantic
General:
  • paper towels
  • laundry soap
  • soaps basic
  • accept credit card
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • hot tub
  • telephone
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • washing machine
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • cooking utensils
  • blender
  • stove top burners
  • grill
  • spices
  • oven
  • coffee grinder
  • microwave
  • freezer
  • ice maker
  • lobster pot
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Guest bathroom
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Master bathroom
  • Guest and master baths are made of marble, granite and decorative glass tiles. The master bath has a full, private water view and one can see ocean birds feeding along the shore while soaking in the tub.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen, Guest bedroom-queen bed
    Bedroom 2 - 1 King, Master bedroom-king bed
  • There's a pull out sofa in the sitting area of the master bedroom and sofas in the living room. There are TV's in the living room and master bedroom.
Entertainment:
  • stereo system
  • TV
  • books
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • radio
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • deck wood
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • outdoor grill
  • outdoor grill gas
  • balcony
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • porch/lanai
  • walkway to water
  • kayak
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
Local Activities:
  • walking
  • sailing
  • surfing
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • hunting
  • tennis
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • antiquing
Pool / Spa:
  • outdoor hot tub
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
Attractions:
  • laundromat
  • autumn foliage
  • equestrian events
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • fitness center
  • pond
  • ATM/bank
  • water parks
  • hospital
  • playground
  • library
Leisure Activities:
  • whale watching
  • rafting
  • paddle boating
  • beachcombing
  • deepsea fishing
  • hiking
  • snorkeling
  • pier fishing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • bird watching
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • reefs
  • winery tours
  • coin laundry
Nearby Activities:
  • golf privileges optional
Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • babysitting

Further details for this vacation house rental in Bodega Bay, California

CHECK OUR WEBSITE- bodegabaybirdwatch.com: We highly recommend Bodega Bay Kayak Tours. There are tours of Salmon Creek, Willow Creek and the Russian River. Kayak guide Bob Miller has been sharing his love of the coast for over 20 years. He even has a Wine Country Kayak Tour that includes a picnic lunch with breathtaking views of the Bodega Bay coastline, complimented by a good bottle of Sonoma County Wine. There are tours of Bodega Bay by sailboat with sights of sea lions and possibly whales depending on the time of year. Modern fiberglass vessels can take you sport fishing from Porto Bodega Marina. Miles and miles of stunning beaches secluded and empty for long beach walks or for flying a kite. Enjoy fishing at Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm nearby nestled in the hills on a 219 acre sheep and cattle ranch.

Activities: The Bodega Bay Surf Shack rents bikes, kayaks, surfboards, wetsuits and windsurfers! Cruise on a bike along the beach or out to Bodega Head. Surfing lessons with experienced instructors are available and Bodega Bay Pro Dive has a full service dive center. Including air fills, scuba lessons and equipment sales. Gourmet award winning wine tasting at the nearby Gourmet Au Bay wine tasting room or just drive through the countryside and find many world renowned wineries to visit. Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory located on Bodega Head gives weekly tours to the public and Chancellor Stables has guided horseback riding on the beach! Great places to eat locally are Lucas Wharf, a 5 minute walk, Hot Dog House (across the street), The Duck Club (rated five star), The Boat House, The Union Hotel and Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery. If you take a day trip inland try the Wild Flour Bakery and Willow Wood Cafe - Yum!.

Sonoma County Regional Parks-The Bird Walk: Sonoma County Regional Parks recently constructed a bird walk trail. The trail begins at the front door of 'Bird Watch' house and passes through a revitalized salt water marsh which is home to thousands of migratory and native birds throughout the year. A bridge was built to connect Doran and Bird walk Coastal Parks so that from the house you can walk along Canadian Geese nesting sites and over an estuary filled with Leopard Sharks and Bat Rays to reach crashing ocean waves along a sandy beach that stretches for 4 miles. A paved trail is moderately accessible for the disabled. If you're looking for a garden to meditate in, combined with specialty massages and enzyme bath then try Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary. To learn how a community can become ecologically, economically and culturally sustainable in today's world visit The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. The Center;s bio-intensive organic gardens and orchards are an inspiration!

Golf: The golf course at Bodega Harbour is an 18 hole Scottish links style course by Robert Trent Jones Jr. It is open 7 days a week, year round, and the public is invited. The Links is one of the most beautiful golf courses north of the Golden Gate Bridge sitting along the shoreline at Bodega Bay. The Duck Club, a five star restaurant, located on the edge of the golf course has amazing views of the various holes.There are 15 other golf courses within a 30 mile radius of The Links at Bodega Harbor.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Bodega Bay, California

Rating
5 out of 5

A sanctuary.

H. Lee San Jose, CA
Review Submitted: January 12, 2010 Date of Stay: December 2009
The Bird Watch was a gift to myself and it was worth it, absolutely. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend a month there, and it was perfection. As soon as you walk into the house, you can’t help but take a deep breath and feel the quiet, the calm, and see the breathtaking view of the harbor. The home is clean, comfortable, and tastefully done in every sense, including the way the windows were designed/placed to frame certain views (like a tree branch) and the whimsical details from the tile inserts to the colored glass in the fence. The bedding is heaven on earth and you can’t help but sink into blissful slumber each night. And the views…from the moment you open your eyes, the views are something to behold, as are the birds. Depending on when you catch the tide going out, the birds are there; sometimes right in front of the house, and sometimes farther into the harbor. (There was one particular snowy egret that I’m convinced came every morning to say hello.) On one sunny but rather windy day, para- and windsurfers, kayakers, and kites seemed to be everywhere. Crab season runs from Nov. to May, so there was crab right off the boats. The nearest wharf is a 5-min. walk, or you can go to the marina on the northside of the harbor, a 10-min. drive; totally yum. Cooking at Bird Watch was a joy with a fully stocked kitchen for any gourmet chef or wannabe. Oh, and the wine – Bodega Bay is in Sonoma County! Enough said. Annie was wonderful to communicate with, not only for the transaction but for recommendations and local info. I spent countless hours walking the trails (Doran Beach and oceanside, an ideal whale watch point), reading, listening to and playing music, and communing with all that was around me. Bird Watch was the perfect sanctuary for a much-needed time of rejuvenation and I look forward to getting back there for another extended stay. 5 stars all the way!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Sunsets not to be missed!

maria rojas aspen
Review Submitted: December 16, 2009 Date of Stay: November 2009
Perfectly clean, nicely decorated with fantastic bay views and ideal location. We had a great stay- thank you!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Incredible Sunsets and Accomodation

lee m. Denver, CO
Review Submitted: December 16, 2009 Date of Stay: November 2009
Three of us recently booked this house in late November 2009. Though its known for the excellent bird watching we spent most of time kayaking on the bay, hiking on the coast, and admiring the sunsets. The wind picked up nicely for one day and there were a few kitesurfers and windsurfers out in the bay.
This was the only house nearby on bodega bay. The isolation was very pleasant and there were a few shops and restaurants within a three min walk. The house was very spacious and is perfect for a family or two couples. All amentities were state of the art including the kitchen where we spent a large amount of time looking at the views of the rugged coast.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great Location and Attention to Detail

gemaspen Colorado
Review Submitted: December 15, 2009 Date of Stay: November 2009
I stayed at Bird Watch with my wife and cousin. The setting is idyllic and private, yet you can still walk to restaurants and the beach. Plus, the house is virtually 'on' the bay. You can see hundreds of sea birds from the decks along with the sun setting over Bodega Head.

Definitely recommended to friends and family.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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