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Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind?

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Shelter Cove, CA
  • Black Sands Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Abalone Point
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Shelter Cove

With a stay at this vacation home in Shelter Cove, you'll be by the ocean, a 3-minute walk from Black Sands Beach and a 4-minute drive from Abalone Point. .This vacation home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Shelter Cove Marina and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Mal Coombs Park.
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What's nearby

  • Black Sands Beach - 3 min walk
  • Abalone Point - 4 min drive
  • Mal Coombs Park - 6 min drive
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 6 min drive
  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park - 71 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Mochima - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Delgada Pizza and Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Tank - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vern's Fairway Mini Mart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cove Restaurant - ‬6 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.

Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind?

Shelter Cove is the place for you. Let yourself take in the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Ocean along with cool temperatures from the large front deck. If hiking in the King Range is your preference, the trail head is just a short distance from the front door. Maybe the kids are beach lovers, again just a few steps to Big Black Sands Beach. So come alone or bring the gang to "White Water Rental" where one or six can be comfortably accommodated.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

MaryEllen Freed

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Recycling
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1950 sq ft (181 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Safe street for children to play/ride bikes.

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
Note from host: General Store 2 mi - well stocked
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Are you Ready to Flip the Switch & Unwind? Shelter Cove
Are you Ready to Flip the Switch & Unwind? Private vacation home

Are you ready to flip the switch & unwind? Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Don G.

Fish Trip
Nice house and location, no shade on front deck. Hosts/Owners live next door.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Alexandria Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Ocean Views
This house was everything we hoped it would be. The views and location are excellent - Just a short walk to the beach and very convenient to hiking and biking trails and to the store and town. The house is spacious with large windows and deck and had everything we needed. The hosts are charming and helpful and enriched are stay. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was exactly as advertised.
Very serene location. It is perfect for a remote family trip. The local little grocery store was very helpful as getting back to town takes a very long time (50 min if you have kids prone to motion sickness((very windy road)). The home was clean and stocked with anything you might need. Even Yahtzee! The host lives next door and is very helpful and kind. Keep in mind this property is time and emotionally intensive ;) to get in and out from town- so come for r&r and beauty right next to the ocean. It’s not the best location if you want to travel to lots of surrounding places. The ocean view is awesome and walking next to the ocean so nice. Keep in mind this part of the ocean is for looking at, not swimming or surfing. Very dangerous. But stunning and breathtakingly powerful. The wildlife was lovely! Birds, seals, sea lion, deer and we even saw a bear! It was awesome. The restaurant options were surprisingly good for such a remote location. We would definitely recommend this place! We are a family of 6 and the house fit us perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rusty B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
Our family booked a week in Shelter Cove to attend a wedding. The property was clean, neighbors friendly, and the view was priceless! The friendly and kind owners, Andy and Mary Ellen, would keep us posted as to the community events that occurred during the 4th of July week. Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our time at Black Sands Beach
We were in one of three houses we booked for a Celebration of Life. The outstanding accommodations, responsive hosts, amazing views, easy access to the beach, and walking distance to the other homes our family was in was perfect for us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sridhar R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is better than advertised
The house was perfect in almost always that mattered. The view was excellent, the proximity to the black sand beach and lost coast hikes were just what we needed. The only issue was that the host was away in FL. This meant we had no WiFi and cell service was spotty. But communing with nature was why we came here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandar S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best weekend in a long time!
Thanks to our hosts, we managed to get in last minute during the hottest weekend in California. The weather was amazing, the sunsets beautiful, the location like no other.. we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unplug and Relax
We had a great time in Shelter Cove. This is a great place to getaway and unplug from reality. We needed a break from the corporate world and this trip definitely gave us the break we needed. It is quiet, not crowded, and very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
This home and location are incredible. The pictures don’t do it justice. Plenty of space for our family of 6 and fully stocked with everything we needed. Mary Ellen was right next door and very quick to respond. We’d love to visit again! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kishore K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Quiet, near the deserted beach, 5 min drive to rest of the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic ocean-side retreat!
Amazing view, beautiful home (fully stocked) in a magical secluded setting, with terrific hosts right next door if you need anything. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

shelley r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
2nd time here, and we love it will continue to be back. Location is awesome. Host are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich & Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific View
Excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the ocean and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoy this day
Enjoy this day Accommodations were excellent location was fine beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular vacation!
This property is wonderful and a great place for people wanting to get away from tourist areas. The house is beautiful and well appointed, and the beach and town are incredible. I really wish we had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in the cove
Awesome place with great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great hosts!
Perfect location, lots to do! Plenty of room in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!
We had an amazing stay over the weekend. Explored the beach which was a short walk away, hiked some local trails and enjoyed sitting on the deck watching all the wildlife. House was very nice for our family with plenty of room for the kids and adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best people.
We had a plumbing issue and my husband told the owners. They live next door. Within a half hour the plumber was there and issue fixed. Owners are sensitive to interaction with the people in the house. We enjoyed their conversation and agreed that if we were feeling it was too much we would let them know. It wasn’t and we enjoyed them. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

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Close to the beach but property owner shows up unannounced
The house is nicely located within walking distance to the beach but beware we had the property owner right next door watching us and invaded our family time. She showed up unannounced. No window coverings along the side of the house that faces the owners.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tourist info if you’re not there to fish
.the black sand beach is dangerous and rocky but the small beach by the boat launch area was nice for little kids. It was fun going to the tide pools by the lighthouse and seeing/hearing the sea lions. Close by beautiful redwoods. The road to shelter cove winds a lot! wouldn’t drive down it again in the late afternoon because the shadows made it harder to drive. View from the deck was awesome and the salt air was clean and fresh smelling. Very remote. Load directions to the house in google maps beforehand as we got into town and couldn’t get google maps to work until we drove north a bit in town
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lars J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lost coast trail trip
My brother and I backpacked the Lost Coast Trail, and this place is literally steps from the trail head at Black Sands Beach. It was perfect and amazing to be able to get in and take a shower and set on the couch after 4 days backpacking. The owner was great and let us check in early when we made it of the trail a few hours earlier than we planned and even had a big jug of ice water waiting for us. The views were gorgeous and it was so nice to spend another few nights listening to the ocean before we headed home. The downstairs garage left plenty of shaded space to sort out backpacking gear so we didn’t have to haul it into the house and mess things up. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home on the coast
Beautiful and spacious home with ample amenities. The view is even better than the pictures. Very short walk down to the black sand beach and a short drive to “downtown” where the restaurants and lighthouse are. Mary Ellen and Andy are so lovely and hospitable. It was an amazing stay and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021