Vacation rentals with beach access in Gualala, Mendocino County

We were lucky to find the perfect time for staying at this beautiful spot. It was a great location, with parking off the street, access to nearby headland trails- while still being walkable to the rest of town. Our host, Mary was the very picture of hospitality- reaching out to us to coordinate our arrival after a delay driving through the Bay Area; then again intermittently checking in with us to make sure there were no problems. Prior to our stay, she was also very helpful and listed recommendations on places to eat. We had a wonderful stay and intend to return to enjoy the lovely views and relaxing environment we find ourselves wishing we could live in full time.

We had a lovely stay! Thank you! It was peaceful and private. The view is gorgeous! The “Cottage” is really cute—looks just like the picture. We had everything we needed for our stay. The instructions provided prior to our stay were detailed and made it very easy to locate the place, check-in/out, and gave useful information for our stay. We hope to have the opportunity to stay at “the Cottage” again.

Beautiful studio in great location. We really enjoyed our stay for our 4 year olds birthday. The balcony over looked the bay and was able to see a lot of sea life. The studio itself was also comfortable with all the amenities. We were stormed in one morning so it gave us a chance to just relax and enjoyed the house itself. We cooked and played games and waited for it to pass. Fun, relaxing weekend- will definitely be back!

We had a great stay in Kathy's and Michael's studio apartment. It had all that we needed and more. It was a beautiful neighborhood with forest settings. It is close to the river and just a short drive to surrounding cities and communities where we shopped and ate at great restaurants. We will certainly return at a later date when the weather is better but even though it rained while we were there the surroundings especially Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in the rain was just as beautiful.

A beautiful rental property on the bay! The location is close to some of the best spots in Bodega Bay. The deck sold us and did not disappoint. It’s great to enjoy your morning coffee and watch local wildlife swim by. The property company was very responsive and helpful with our stay. Highly recommend to couples wanting to do a quick getaway! Also being pet-friendly is a huge bonus!

our stay was amazing and definitely would stay here again. wasn't to noisy did here foot steps from visiting center above but nothing to really complain about. Megan communicate great with flexibility in check in as we wwere coming from oregon and had a late start getting out of town.

All I can say is wow, what a perfect stay we had at The Guest Nest! Kerry's place is beautiful, inside and out - spotlessly clean, well thought out, cozy and spacious. Lots of light during the day, and the fireplace kept us warm at night. The views from the windows, porches & garden are amazing, from the garden, to the grounds with the deer grazing, to the ocean. Absolutely fantastic neighborhood as well...Caspar Headlands and Caspar Beach are an easy walk, and they're both gorgeous. Last but certainly not least, Kerry was an amazing host - extremely helpful, kind and communicative. If I ever find myself in the Mendocino area again (which I hope to!), I would absolutely love to stay in The Guest Nest again, just an amazing place/host!

Beautiful view and such a pretty home! Loved the handpicked selection of things in the home and the plants. The big glass windows with a beautiful view of the ocean was such a treat!

Beautiful home, from the courtyard entrance to the inside. The colors and decorations inside fit the coastal location reminding you where you are. And by far some of the most spectacular views and sunsets we got to see from the windows looking out to the ocean from the living room and upstairs loft area. Besides the spectacular views, we enjoyed the short walks to the beach and looking at all the beautiful flowers and vegetation that Bodega Bay offers. Natalie was very responsive and accommodating. I would highly recommend staying at her lovely home.

Wow! This home has an exceptional setting - the spectacular views of the ocean from the great room are mesmerizing. The master bedroom and lower level bedrooms all have gorgeous views of the ocean as well. The Ocean Bluff Trail passes right behind the house, making it so convenient to explore the coast. Great for nature lovers - we saw seals, deer, rabbits, fox, and many varieties of sea birds. Also the home is pet friendly and our dog loved it! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!

Spectacular view with windows galore, the backyard was in full bloom with lots of seating area, super comfy bed, well stocked kitchen and again, the view! Our two small pups felt welcome and enjoyed the fenced yard. We are planning a return visit soon.

Great Views, great place. Beach is amazing. Loved the stay and would recommend it. Well stocked kitchen with cast iron pans that are so much better than the usual rental scratched non-stick pans you find in other places. Just missing an ice cream scoop. Some of the linens were scratchy. I think they were microfiber which were once super soft but when washed repeatedly the synthetic fibers break and become scratchy. The bedding in the TV room we had to stash in the downstairs closet because of the obnoxious smell. I feel like the cleaning service must have spilled a bottle of Febreeze in the wash or something. The hot tub was hot and had a great view. Everything worked and was clean. The rental book was very detailed with directions, how to access the beach and use things with the exception of the downstairs TV which had a baffling smart TV like none I’ve ever used. The upstairs Roku TV worked great. The house was easy to keep a comfortable temp. As far as rental go this

lovely beach house with amazing view and incredible access to the beach. Appreciated the private fence area in back with hot tub and sauna, and space for my pup! We had absolutely everything we needed.

This was our second stay at the Balina house. It's incredibly peaceful and comfortable. You can watch the waves roll in from the upstairs. The Ohlson pool, walking distance across a meadow, is really worth a visit. The fog burnt off everyday. The kitchen is fully stocked. Our four year old really enjoyed the hot tub. It was a great family get away. The hosts are totally responsive and very thoughtful. We're grateful we found this place!

Exactly as described. The house was clean and beautifully located on the shoreline in Sea Ranch. Enjoyed walking along the bluff trail, watching whales spout from the living room, and exploring the local coffee shops and few restaurants.