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Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher"

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Miscellaneous
Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Smith River, California
  • Lucky 7 Casino
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port of Brookings Harbor
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Samuel H Boardman State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Brookings, OR (BOK)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher"

Summary:
Ocean Front Home - Stunning Views and beach access at the corner of the property. The Whale Watcher: Pet Friendly 3-bedroom Oceanfront Home sleeps six! Known as the Blue Door, it is a classic Smith River Oceanfront home. Luxurious upper master with breathtaking ocean views and a large oceanfront deck. Fully furnished kitchen for chefs wanting to cook and look at the ocean! Meander down the direct beach access trail and spend the day at the beach, play in the sand, or bravely go into the ocean water, oceanfront patio included.

The Space:
Stairs:
The “Whale Watcher” is a Tri-level with many stairs. You must use caution with children under 5 or persons with limited mobility. This home is pet friendly.
If you have a large group you can rent all 3 spaces,! Cozy Seal Slumber and Sea Otter Snooze.

Guest Access:
Arrival information will be emailed

Getting Around:
There is a red, white and blue flag at the corner of the property.
Turn into the driveway by the north side of the mailbox.
Follow driveway to the end. Parking is on the left beside the garage.
At the west corner of the garage, enter the courtyard.
Look for Blue Door "The Whale Watcher" awaits for you!

Other Things to Note:
Weather:
Our weather can be very temperamental around this time of year. It can be sunny
one minute and pouring the next. So please make sure all the windows and doors are closed
when you leave.
Beach:
The path to the beach is at the Northwest corner of the backyard. Please use caution
when walking down to the beach.
A basket in the Sun Room contains striped beach towels and a beach mat. Please only use
the striped towels when you go to the beach. When returning from the beach, please store
sandy towels and mat in the basket.
Inside:
Please wipe your feet on the mats inside and outside of each door. Sand tracks all over
the house if you don’t.
Extra blankets are in the closet.
There is a first aid kit in the medicine cabinet.
Cameras are Located:
1.-Pointing to the Ocean South
2- Pointing towards the Ocean North
3- Parking Area
Internet/Cell Phone Coverage/Utilities
WIFI can be difficult at times, it is normally very dependable but it can be affected by coastal weather conditions. Most cell phones carriers get full reception at the property. Guests should be aware that issues related to coastal location can cause interruption throughout the year to both internet, utilities and cell phone reception that are outside host's control.

Property manager

Premier Ocean Properties

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1 pet

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Smith River

Located in Smith River, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Redwood National and State Parks and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, while Ship Ashore Museum and Signatures Gallery are cultural highlights.
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Smith River, California

What's nearby

  • Lucky 7 Casino - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Brookings Harbor - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Azalea Park - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Samuel H Boardman State Park - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Harris Beach State Park - 13 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catalyst Seafood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lucky 7 Casino - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mattie's Pancake House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fely's Cafe & Laundromat - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild River Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher" located?

Nestled on the beach, this Smith River holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lucky 7 Casino, Pelican State Beach and Crissey Field State Recreation Site. Smith River and Ship Ashore Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

dana H.

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

My Two Day Vacation

I loved my time at this wonderful cottage.Very private and quiet,I saw maybe one other person when I walked on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Fun beach time

Was a great stay would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Y.

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

Beautiful Property, easy access to beach

We thought the property was beautiful. Easy access to beach, easy access to call property manager. You can see the ocean from the bedroom and sleep with window s open and you can hear the ocean all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie V.

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

A true Gem!

This wonderful place is a true GEM! The photos don’t do it justice and this place exceeded my expectations. I was looking for a beachfront place with amazing views and super easy access to a nice beach, both of which proved superb. My family and I loved the home. The location felt ideal; private but close to groceries/shopping and exploring the gorgeous nature that abounds. The home felt very cozy, roomy, and private, with lots of light. It was very clean, inviting and everything went smooth. The primary bedroom is super spacious and has an awesome deck completely facing the ocean. The front room is also built to face the ocean and enjoy beautiful sunsets while you eat dinner or relax and play board games. The backyard is fenced for pets to run around which was great but I recommend not leaving them by themselves since fence not very high and can jump over. The care, maintenance, and accommodations truly felt intentionally aimed to provide guests with wonderful home away from home experience. Very reasonable price for all that was provided. Thank you for a wonderful stay. My family and I truly enjoyed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris M.

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

Can't beat the view and the sound of the crashing waves

We spent 5 nights and was the perfect getaway with our boys (ages 13-18). Never experienced a view like there is from the master bedroom. Started each day with a beach walk and then ventured either up into Oregon or down into the Redwoods. We read the reviews about the stairs and it's just because it's a split level. Our boys had places to escape which meant mom and dad could take in the views from the sun room. Also met the owners on the way out and heard how they'll continue to be making further improvements as they are newer owners and taking great pride in the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

joan w., Jacksonville, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not suitable for seniors or disabled

The location, ocean view, beach access, fenced lawn with proximity to grocery shopping and restaurants is ideal. However the floor plan of the dwelling is precarious with multiple staircases, elevations: remodeled several times and is conjoined with two smaller rental units. There is an ocean facing upper deck off a lovely primary bedroom however it requires a steep clime to the room with a second clime though a window? This room was left unused. In the dark, my traveling companion tripped and fell and our old 50 lb dog needed to be lifted in order to move between spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

arend t.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Whale Watcher

The property was all we expected: on the beach, clean, well furnished, great views. It does have a lot of stairs, and some curtains in the master bedroom would be nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

misty m.

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

Beautiful

Wonderful home and location. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian S.

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

Great location!

Great cottage on the beach. There are quite a few stairs inside the property, it has 4 levels, but that didn't deter us much. The only reason we didnt give them 5 starts is due to trash. There are 4 other rental rooms on the same property and they all share 1 trash can. With 4 people staying, we had quite a bit of trash and to our surprise, the single trash can for the whole property was full. The property manager quickly responded to our text, but storing trash inside the house we are staying in was less than ideal. Overall a great place to come back to after a day of exploring the sites!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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