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OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities

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LIVING ROOM has a Smart TV, DVR, DVD player, XBOX ONE, + HIGH SPEED INTERNET
Beautiful COASTAL OCEANFRONT SETTING. Whales migrate close to this point
BAY DREAM sits on ALMOST AN ACRE of oceanfront land with several decks, patio
Blowhole is always a treat! Ospreys soar past with fish on way to their nests!
STORMY DAY, view from LIVING ROOM

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mendocino, CA
  • Caspar Headlands State Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Russian Gulch State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Game Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities

LOCATION! BAY DREAM is a dramatic oceanfront home with whitewater views of the Pacific Ocean, Caspar Cove, headlands and Caspar Beach located just a few minutes drive north of MENDOCINO VILLAGE.
YOUR MEMORABLE VACATION STARTS IN A MEMORABLE VACATION HOME! Bay Dream is the ultimate home for the total coastal experience. This contemporary home is light, and bright with lots of huge windows to appreciate the ever changing ocean. From BAY DREAM you can walk the trails along the headlands and down to the tide pools, or take a short stroll down to CASPAR BEACH (a 1/2 mile WALK or a 2 minute DRIVE to the SAND ), great for surfing and kayaking. You can rent kayaks and paddle boards at Caspar Beach. You can watch the WHALES migrating, and the SEA LIONS sun themselves from this exclusive peninsula, GATED on a private road where only a handful of homes have been allowed. Free HIGH SPEED INTERNET and great CELL SERVICE for Verizon users and good cell service for most other users.
THE BACK YARD HAS A FENCE BUT CHILDREN SHOULD BE CLOSELY SUPERVISED WHEN OUTSIDE, AS HOUSE IS NEAR THE BLUFF.
With its 5 BEDROOMS (rare for an OCEANFRONT vacation rental) and 2.5+ baths, 6 PERSON upper deck HOT TUB, LARGE, FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN area with abundant seating and all the amenities, BAY DREAM is the ultimate home for larger families or for special friends to experience a Mendocino DREAM Vacation! THE KITCHEN HAS ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE GOURMET MEALS FOR A LARGE GROUP!
One of the unique features of this home is its location CLOSE TO THE BLUFF. The ebb and flow of the tides pass right in front of BAY DREAM giving the house its own natural rhythm, a rhythm that seems to REPLENISH THE SOUL AND SPIRIT of those within. Many guests have commented on this phenomenon over the years along with their remarks of 'We did not want to leave'. Stay a few days at Bay Dream and see for yourself! This open concept, MULTI-LEVEL home with its HUGE windows, decks and large HOT TUB provide endlessly-changing views of breaking waves, A BLOW-HOLE, fishing boats, kayaks, windsurfers, surfers, sunsets, and abundant wildlife! The incredible wildlife entertainment include whales, sea lions, osprey, pelicans, and gulls swimming and soaring up close and personal!
From the LARGE OPEN KITCHEN area you can VIEW the OCEAN with fishing boats, the BAY with kayaks and abalone-divers, and the BEACH with its surfers and paddle boarders; quite an entertaining panorama.
There are BOOGIE BOARDS at the house or rent kayaks, surfboards, etc. at Caspar Beach. A wetsuit is recommended!
For more entertainment on the MAIN FLOOR you have a 58" SMART TV with DVD's, DVR , sound bar, all Direct TV Premium Channels, XBOX ONE, a 3 CD Sony Stereo with MP3 capability, a large portable "ION" speaker/radio/blue tooth system and of course, free HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET up to 8 devices.
The GAME ROOM has a TV+ DVD player, along with FOOSBALL TABLE, poker chips, lots of board games and puzzles, a FULL DAYBED, a fun place for kids.
All 5 Bedrooms have their own TV, Direct TV programming and DVR.
PLEASE DO NOT EXCEED THE NUMBER OF GUESTS on your rental agreement!
NO EXTRA GUESTS, PARTIES, WEDDINGS, or OTHER EVENTS
NO PETS ALLOWED ON PROPERTY
NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE
NO RV'S ALLOWED ON PROPERTY OR ON THE PRIVATE STREET
FIRST FLOOR entry level you will find:
1. BEDROOM 1 - KING BED
2. BEDROOM 2 - KING BED
GUEST BATH with sink and toilet
FULL BATH with sink, toilet and tub/shower combination
PATIO has OUTDOOR SHOWER and stairs to upper deck HOT TUB

MAIN FLOOR is 3 STEPS UP from the first floor entry and has:
LIVING ROOM
DINING AREA
LARGE KITCHEN
GAME ROOM (with a FOOSBALL TABLE and FULL DAYBED),
OUTDOOR FROM MAIN FLOOR there is a LARGE DECK, GAS GRILL, PICNIC TABLE and PANORAMIC VIEWS!

SECOND FLOOR you will find:
3. BEDROOM 3 -KING BED
4. BEDROOM 4 - QUEEN BED + SINK/VANITY
5. BEDROOM 5 - QUEEN BED and SINGLE BED ( this is the smallest bedroom)
FULL BATH with sink, toilet, and tub/shower combo
HOT TUB on upper deck with oceanfront view

3 bedrooms have sliding glass doors out to the deck or the patio to provide guests their own space and freedom to come and go as they please:
RELAX in the outdoor hot tub, READ a book on the deck, WALK the neighborhood, go FISHING, SURFING, or PADDLE BOARDING, take an early morning walk to CASPAR BEACH or to the Pt. Cabrillo LIGHTHOUSE. There are many activities you can enjoy right outside your door from this AWE-INSPIRING LOCATION!

Keywords: Oceanfront, Mendocino Vacation Rental, 5 bedrooms, home, Bay Dream, Whitewater, Beach, Headlands, HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET, Hot Tub, SMART TV's, XBOX ONE, Satellite TV, Game Room, DVR, Lighthouse, rocky coastline

Property manager

Debby Merliss
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bluff has fence but children require supervision
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Events

No events allowed
Please no parties, events, weddings, receptions.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in the house
Please no RV's on the premises. Please no guests at the house other than the number of guests on your rental agreement. Absolutely no fireworks.
A signed rental agreement is required within 10 days after the reservation is accepted.

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
Note from host: Please no parties, events, weddings, receptions.
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mendocino

Located in Mendocino, this holiday home is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve, while Sea Glass Museum and Kelley House Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Skunk Train. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

  • Caspar Headlands State Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Agate Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Goodlife - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪David's Restaurant & Deli - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is OCEANFRONT, BEACH & Coastline Views, Large Home, Lots of Windows, Amenities located?

This family-friendly Mendocino holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve and Caspar Headlands State Beach. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Beautiful House

4th time staying here and as always, everything was top notch! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Cozy Stay Watching the Ocean

My husband and I and our late-teen daughter spent mid-week in March. There were a couple of storms, which we loved watching from the many windows of the house, with a fire going in the fireplace. We did the hike to the waterfall in Russian Gulch State Park before the storms started. We also enjoyed the Mendocino Botanical Garden in Fort Bragg. We highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret (MAGGIE) D.

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

Ten Friends & Family

Wonderful views, very nice, comfortable, private & quiet, easy in and out, short drives to either Ft. Bragg or Mendocino and the spa was super!The property was definitely well stocked, not all bedrooms have ocean views, and we worked out the limited bathrooms issue for 10 people.We had a GREAT time. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Mendocino Stay

We greatly enjoyed our Mendocino Stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Amazing location and had everything we needed.

Great location and beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Perfect Getaway

While the house and it’s decorations are a little on the older side the views are timeless! This house has every possible thing 1 could ever want on vacation! Extra towels, pillows, blankets the accommodations were top-notch and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy W.

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

Fabulous family reunion

We thoroughly enjoyed our family reunion thanks in large part to the beautiful home where we stayed. Bay Dream has lots of room for a large family, magnificent views, and a perfect Mendocino location. The house is immaculate, has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and provides a wonderful indoor/outdoor venue.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Perfect Girls Getaway

The house was perfect for all 10 ladies for our 3 day stay. Truly cannot wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Chico, California

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

Beautiful home! A lot of room for my family of nine! 5 adults and 4 kids! Beautiful surroundings!

Perfect location for a relaxing 5 days. Wonderful vacation with my family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni P.

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

A serene location next to the sea.

The perfect place to relax and to experience the beauty of the Mendocino coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

Perfect Family Getaway/Three Generations

We have been visiting the Mendocino area for nearly 50 years; State parks, motels, B&B’s, and vacation homes. This was our first time staying at BAY DREAM….Gorgeous views like we have never had before!!!! This home has everything our 3 generational family needed and more. We definitely will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karin f.

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

Very nice location

Really enjoyed the house and the location between Mendocino and Fort Bragg is excellent. Very quiet neighborhood and great hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Incredible spot!

Ten of us were in town for a friend’s wedding and the property couldn’t have been better! Right in the cliff, the house has truly incredible views. Aside from the setting, the house is extremely well stocked, has great areas to cook and eat a big meal, and has easy access to amazing trails and downtown Mendocino or Ft Bragg. Even with ten of us, didn’t feel too crowded. Would highly recommend the property and would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferd H.

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

Great house great location great views well equipped

Had a great week and the whole group remarked that it was the perfect house for our extended family get away
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint P., Bend, Oregon

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

Beautiful home, fully stocked.

Great home in a great location. We would highly recommend this home for a family or group of friends. Check in and out process was easy and we could not have asked for a better stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Absolutely the best!

Everything about this house is as it appears, and even better. The communication and directions were superb and is exactly as it appears in the photos, amazing! The house is well stocked and organized. We had everything we needed, and some things we didn't need. The location and the view is incredible and is close to Mendocino, shopping, and 10-15 minutes to Fort Bragg markets. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K., Moravia, New York

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

Beautiful scenery

Lovely location and home. We’ll set up for a long or short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Family Weekend

Better than advertised! Great house; breathtaking location; extremely well appointed and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet s.

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

AMAZING home for our retreat

This home has EVERYTHING a family or group of friends would ever want in comfort, supplies and location convenience!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn N.

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

A brief interlude

Great place to re-group wth family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Great views

The views were our favorite thing about the property, and the house is situated to take advantage of those.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

C T.

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

Amazing!!

Everything about this place was amazing and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

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

Very nice

We loved the view.everything was taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon S., LAGUNA WOODS, CA

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

Good choice for family vacation.

This place has a good location between Fort Bragg and Mendocino, with stunning views. The property has all of the amenities you could want, and the kids especially enjoyed the hot tub. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashish G.

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

Excellent ocean front property

Beautifull location and equally lovely house ! Very well equipped by the host and everything was neatly labelled and organized. We enjoyed our stay very much and will surely come back for a longer time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debby Merliss

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PLEASE CALL ME at 530-541-2370(H) or 530-721-2163(C) if I can help you in any way. I hope you decide to experience an awe-inspiring vacation at Bay Dream!

Why they chose this property

We vacationed in Mendocino for several years before we came upon this incredibly rare oceanfront lot for sale. We imagined that building a vacation home in this spot would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. We designed the home to be a vacation rental with the dream to use it on occasion for our family and to share with special friends.

What makes this property unique

LOCATION, Very Unique Viewscape up close and personal, as BAY DREAM sits close to bluff. The house has a small fence but still need to keep close watch over children. With so much beauty and the fascinating drama of the sea and wildlife activity, you do not feel the need to go anywhere! You can stay at the house all day and feel like you have totally experienced the Mendocino Coast. Just a short walk or drive to Caspar Beach, a great beach to swim, surf, kayak, skim board, and paddleboard!

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