Very enjoyable stay

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Review submitted: May 6, 2013   Date of arrival: April 26, 2013

Very comfortable, clean and quiet. And, I am a tough customer because I have vacation rentals in Santa Fe. We were very relaxed by the time we left the house. Many thanks.
Roxanne

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Honeymoon Stay

S3 (Long Beach, CA)
Review submitted: April 8, 2013   Date of arrival: April 1, 2013

We stayed here for our honeymoon. As soon as we walked in, the view took our breath away. The large windows face the setting sun in the west. You have a private walk to the cove below to explore. We had great weather and everything worked out perfect. It was an outstanding get away location and a great deal for what you get. The home has everything you need. Town is close and the people are wonderful. Day trips to all sorts of places are near. There is tuns to do or tuns not to do. I do not know how many hours we spent just looking out at the ocean. We saw whales and heard seals barking. We soaked it all in and loved it!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Cove House 2013

Liz and Eric (Sacramento, CA)
Review submitted: April 4, 2013   Date of arrival: March 18, 2013

What a wonderful place!!! We were specifically looking for A place on the ocean to celebrate our anniversary and the Cove House did not disappoint. The home was so comfortable and clean, that the moment we walked in we felt like we were at home.

The home has access to the cove below and there was plenty of opportunities to go down to the tide pools and see ocean life. We were even able to see whales off it the distance coming up for air in the first day there. The sunsets from the meadow are beautiful and the evenings in the hot tub were so relaxing. The surrounding area has plenty of fun things to do for day trips, such as visiting the Point Arena light house.

Thanks you Lisa and Patrick for opening your home up to me and my boyfriend. The rental process was easy and you answered all my questions before making my reservation. The driving directions were perfect and the location and amenities were all we had hoped for.

Our only regret..... We stayed four nights. Next time we would stay for the whole week!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Lisa (Flagstaff, AZ)

Arizona Mountain Girl (Flagstaff, AZ)
Review submitted: February 20, 2013   Date of arrival: January 28, 2013

Absolutely wonderful property. Very private and peaceful. Hot tub is the best! Much newer and nicer than picture appears. Spent a lot of time just sitting on the deck listening to the sound of the earth. Although there is much to do in the surrounding area, you may just want to stay put! House is very clean and I would definitely consider renting property again. Owners made rental process smooth. I would definately love to return for another visit.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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The perfect getaway at the perfect price!

Nikki (Benicia, CA)
Review submitted: February 15, 2013   Date of arrival: February 10, 2013

We will be back! We spent time beach hopping up and down the coast, visiting artists in Mendocino and eating wonderful local cuisine. We found that our best time was spent relaxing at the beautiful cottage and playing in the private cove below. The sunsets were amazing, but the stars were the real treat! A glass of wine, a slip in the hot tub and an incredible night sky made this vacation shine!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Splendor on the coast

Al (Auburn, Ca)
Review submitted: January 20, 2013   Date of arrival: January 14, 2013

To the owners,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful cottage. It is exactly as depicted in the photo's. The view is absolutely magnificant, your cottage is very well maintained and appointed. It was so relaxing to just enjoy the sunset in the sun room. An evening fire , a glass of wine and a good book took away all of our daily worries and troubles.

Thank you again. We will return

Al & Peg

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Perfection

Pam (Vallejo, CA)
Review submitted: November 14, 2012   Date of arrival: November 10, 2012

Our perfect stay began with a very easy rental process with great instruction on how to get there and how to get in. Extremely clean and well equipped. We did a lot of cooking and had everything needed at our fingertips. Linens were lush and elegant. Hot tub is much better tand bigger than the one shown with a wonderfully simple lid removal/stowing system. We used it a lot because it was so easy to get to, get in to and get out of. The dryer in the bathroom was perfect to dry your suit and not have to put it on wet when you got back in a couple of hours later. The furniture arrangement allowed for lots of space to move around in. Very open environment. Beautiful view from the house, deck and meadow. Path to the Cove was taken by one of us. Since I just had surgery, I am saving that treat for next time. Cove House has everything! I was outside for all of the daylight hours never tiring of the incredible views and ocean colors that changed moment to moment. You can throw a small pebble from the deck and hit the water with ease because it is right there beneath and in front of you. 2 nights is too short a span. Next time we will want to stay 3 os 4 nights. Aaaaahhhhhh. Wonderful.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Oceanfront Vacation

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Review submitted: November 7, 2012   Date of arrival: October 19, 2012

If you want to surround yourself with wonderful views,  watch whales blow sprays of water in the air, experience beautiful sunsets, have the best view every night for dinner without ever spending a moment in a restaurant, and feel the comforts of a home, not a hotel...stay at The Cove House.

My husband and I may have stayed only a week, but we will have a lifetime of memories and hope to grow those memories with additional visits.

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Practically Perfect

Bill & Patti S. (Oakland, CA)
Review submitted: November 1, 2012   Date of arrival: October 26, 2012

My husband and I love to spend our special occasions on the Northern California coast and this time we chose The Cove House in Gualala. It was the perfect size for us and its location on the edge of a lovely cove was most romantic. We were enthralled with the alterating landscape as the tides and sunlight changed throughout the day - it was fun to paint the scenary (we are artists). We also enjoyed sitting in the meadow to watch the sunset. The full moon setting in the early morning was stunning. The kitchen was very well stocked, the home's furnishings charming and comfortable. The hot tub was perfect, we used it a lot. We ventured out a little (to Point Arena lighthouse) but were mostly content to stay at The Cove House and forget the world out there. Thank you Patrick and Lisa for a memorable rental, we will be back.

Recommended for: age 55+, romantic getaway

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Fantastic location!

TK (los angeles)
Review submitted: September 3, 2012   Date of arrival: August 27, 2012

The cove house is absolutely worth the 9 hour drive from Los Angeles! Our kids loved the private cove and we all enjoyed the well positioned hot tub. The location is breathtaking. The owners were very cooperative; we made our reservations at the last minute and they jumped through hoops to make it happen. the home was very clean and had good quality cookware.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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FANTASTIC oceanside cottage

HAC22654 (Buffalo,New York)
Review submitted: August 9, 2012   Date of arrival: August 2, 2012

We had the most wonderful stay at the Cove House !!!
The Cottage is GREAT...the view breathtaking with sea lions always barking in the distance and so well equipped, the kitchen and the game cupboard !
We packed a lunch when we went exploring each day and cooked at home every night.... the kitchen lacked nothing !
The tide pools below the Cove House are brimming with life.
I would come back to the Cove House in a heartbeat !
Patrick, Thank-You for sharing such a warm and welcoming home !

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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We Plan To Return

Bill Connell (Carrollton, TX)
Review submitted: June 17, 2012   Date of arrival: June 4, 2012

We have rented homes and cottages in several areas of this country and others - this is our favorite thus far. The photos on the VRBO site are accurate, but really don't convey the romantic splendor of the place. There is plenty to do in the area and relaxing at Cove House in the evenings was a highlight for each of the five nights we stayed.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Romantic Getaway

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Review submitted: February 21, 2012   Date of arrival: February 17, 2012

My only complaint about this house is that I didn't book it longer! The view is incredible! We watched pelicans fish in the cove! It's super clean, quiet, private, and romantic. Our trip was peaceful. The kitchen is well equipped. It felt comfortable, like a home away from home. It was decorated with a classy-cottage-cozy feeling. There is a hike down to the cove, and Gualala State Park is minutes down Highway 1, with hiking, and access to the beach. There's even a vista point on one of the hikes for watching whales! We will definitely book this place again, no doubt about it!

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Cozy Cottage in Gualala

Par (Placerville, CA)
Review submitted: February 18, 2012   Date of arrival: February 14, 2012

We celebrated Valentine's Day and a few more relaxing at Cover House, what a treat. We loved sitting on the deck or in the Adirondack chairs on the lawn; reading books and looking out over the ocean. We took the advice from other reviewers and brought wraps for sitting outside as the winds were chilly some days. We enjoyed a walk down to the cove to check out the tide pools and saw seals sunning on the rocks. The instructions for everything at the house were so helpful, thanks so much and we hope to be back again!

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Just wanting to relax in the hot tub.

Color (Spirit Lake, Idaho)
Review submitted: February 7, 2012   Date of arrival: February 3, 2012

Very nice stay. I was lucky with the weather. Once I found where they store the extra wood for the fire, I was able to build that up and that was nice. The hot tub was great, even sat out one morning right before the dawn and star gazed. One treat I found, that I wasn't aware of, is there is a great path to the south of the house that goes down into the cove. That was beautiful and nice. Bit of a climb, I needed a walking stick, but not far to walk at all. One thing too, is take your hair dryer and I could have used a throw to cover up with. So, I'd say I had nothing to complain about.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Their most special anniversary

Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: June 19, 2009

Our stay in your lovely Cove House was unbelievable!!!

It was so very special and relaxing. Of all the places we have stayed, this definitely is the best of all! Thank you for sharing it with us.

Our anniversary was the most special one yet. We didn't want to leave! When do you start booking for next year? We would like to come back for our anniversary again, if at all possible. Please let us know if possible and how much.

Again,
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !!!!!

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Next year, two weeks!

Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: September 6, 2008

We had such a great time at The Cove House, last week. The location looking over the cove and ocean is beautiful, plus the house is very comfortable also!! Please keep our $300.00 Deposit/Security money, don't send it back, but apply it to next years rental: 2 weeks this time, for our wedding anniversary again. We had such a relaxed week reading our favorite books sitting on the deck, day & evening, and never turned the TV on once.

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Took her breath away

Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: September 4, 2009

The house was wonderful, more than we had hoped for. And to wake in the morning, walk out your bedroom door to the panoramic view, took my breath away each time.

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Establishing a ritual

Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: August 23, 2009

We have already confirmed that watching the sunset from the hot tub with our glasses of wine and incomparable view will be a ritual for every day of our week-long stay. The house, location, and view are even more amazing than we hoped it would be from the internet site where we first found this place.

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Viewing Heaven

Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: July 13, 2009

If there is a place from which to view heaven from earth, it is from the Adirondack chairs overlooking the cove. We spent many hours there with a few glasses of wine and couldn't leave.

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Unparalleled views

Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: June 19, 2009

What A spectacular property! The views from the deck are unparalleled. The cottage is very comfortable and we loved your collection of books.

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Wonderful, cozy home!

Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: May 8, 2009

What a wonderful, cozy home! Even though we only spent a few days here it rates as one of our best quick vacations! The home & location exceeded our expectations even though we knew it would be great after viewing the website.

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A new favorite!!!

Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: August 8, 2008

Just wanted to let you know that the Cove House is beautiful!!! We thoroughly enjoyed the view, the hot tub, the deck, everything!! I will definitely recommend it to my friends and family and plan on going again sometime in the future. I'm keeping you in my "Favorites", so you will be easy to find when the time comes.

The accomodations were wonderful, and you were right...you do have a great selection of cooking tools and kitchen accessories. We especially enjoyed having the espresso machine. We were able to get up each morning and make mochas and sit out on the deck and enjoy the view. AHHH!!! WHAT A LIFE!!

Thanks so much for everything!!

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"Pictures don't do it justice"

Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: February 20, 2007

Just a quick note to say that our stay at your place was lovely! Pictures don't do it justice. Everything was in order when we arrived, the management company left the key for us and was very pleasant when we dropped it back off.

Thanks for making such a magical place available to others!

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A note from some regulars

Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: March 22, 2007

Had a great time, as always.

Stared at the ocean for hours. Wonder how long, before I tire of that? The endless play of clouds and sea...

Hot tubbed, napped, read. Down to the beach. Back to the nap. Build a fire.

Great library.

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Review submitted: October 12, 2009   Date of arrival: October 12, 2009

What A spectacular property! The views from the deck are unparalleled. The cottage is very comfortable and we loved your collection of books.

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Review submitted: October 12, 2009   Date of arrival: October 12, 2009

The house was wonderful, more than we had hoped for. And to wake in the morning, walk out your bedroom door to the panoramic view, took my breath away each time.

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Review submitted: October 12, 2009   Date of arrival: October 12, 2009

What a wonderful, cozy home! Even though we only spent a few days here it rates as one of our best quick vacations! The home & location exceeded our expectations even though we knew it would be great after viewing the website.

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Review submitted: October 12, 2009   Date of arrival: October 12, 2009

We had such a great time at The Cove House, last week. The location looking over the cove and ocean is beautiful, plus the house is very comfortable also!! Please keep our $300.00 Deposit/Security money, don't send it back, but apply it to next years rental: 2 weeks this time, for our wedding anniversary again. We had such a relaxed week reading our favorite books sitting on the deck, day & evening, and never turned the TV on once.

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Review submitted: October 12, 2009   Date of arrival: October 12, 2009

If there is a place from which to view heaven from earth, it is from the Adirondack chairs overlooking the cove. We spent many hours there with a few glasses of wine and couldn't leave.

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Review submitted: October 12, 2009   Date of arrival: October 12, 2009

Our stay in your lovely Cove House was unbelievable!!!

It was so very special and relaxing. Of all the places we have stayed, this definitely is the best of all! Thank you for sharing it with us.

Our anniversary was the most special one yet. We didn't want to leave! When do you start booking for next year?
We would like to come back for our anniversary again, if at all possible. Please let us know if possible and how much.

Again,
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !!!!!

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Review submitted: October 12, 2009   Date of arrival: October 12, 2009

We have already confirmed that watching the sunset from the hot tub with our glasses of wine and incomparable view will be a ritual for every day of our week-long stay. The house, location, and view are even more amazing than we hoped it would be from the internet site where we first found this place.

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Review submitted: August 3, 2007   Date of arrival: August 3, 2007

Just wanted to let you know that the Cove House is beautiful!!! We thoroughly enjoyed the view, the hot tub, the deck, everything!! I will definitely recommend it to my friends and family and plan on going again sometime in the future. I'm keeping you in my "Favorites", so you will be easy to find when the time comes.

The accomodations were wonderful, and you were right...you do have a great selection of cooking tools and kitchen accessories. We especially enjoyed having the espresso machine. We were able to get up each morning and make mochas and sit out on the deck and enjoy the view. AHHH!!! WHAT A LIFE!!

Thanks so much for everything!!

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Review submitted: February 20, 2007   Date of arrival: February 20, 2007

Just a quick note to say that our stay at your place was lovely! Pictures don't do it justice. Everything was in order when we arrived, the management company left the key for us and was very pleasant when we dropped it back off.

Thanks for making such a magical place available to others!

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Review submitted: February 15, 2007   Date of arrival: February 15, 2007

Had a great time, as always.

Stared at the ocean for hours. Wonder how long, before I tire of that? The endless play of clouds and sea...

Hot tubbed, napped, read. Down to the beach. Back to the nap. Build a fire.

Great library.

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