Title: Oceanfront Studio with views of the Pacific Ocean & Direct Access to the Beach S Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Oceanfront Studio with views of the Pacific Ocean & Direct Access to the Beach S ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99883400/99883398/4c172202.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99883400/99883398/95b563be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99883400/99883398/4d79c8cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99883400/99883398/bdf45fa4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Jetted bath, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99883400/99883398/925fab0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched 90 feet above the bluff, this oceanfront inn in Anchor Bay village offers a soothing studio retreat with private balcony and jetted Jacuzzi tub. Enjoy basic kitchen necessities, complimentary WiFi, and a community room with stunning Pacific Ocean views from its 6-sided wraparound deck. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Sea view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Oceanfront Studio with views of the Pacific Ocean & Direct Access to the Beach S Your room is a soothing 2nd story Studio good for two people (no dogs/pets) in an oceanfront Inn 90 feet above the bluff. This oceanfront Inn is a longtime and well-established small business; family-owned, managed and operated, that is now tapping into VRBO's clientele. The Studio has complimentary WiFi, a queen-size bed, leather couch and armchair, table for two, kitchen with the basic necessities, private bathroom has a jetted Jacuzzi tub with an overhead shower, and a private balcony facing the Pacific Ocean. No landline or TV; bring your IPad or laptop for any online in-room entertainment. The private kitchen has a refrigerator; stove/oven; microwave; single-serve Keurig coffee/tea machine; assorted pots & pans, assorted serving dishes; and dinnerware (plates/glasses/cutlery) set up for four. No condiments. No separate restaurant nor any meals served or available onsite. Free parking onsite. No dogs / pets allowed. No TVs or landlines. We are on the water side of Scenic Highway 1, right at the edge of the cliff, overlooking the cove. Please note that the online map locator may not be accurate. We are oceanfront. Once you are here, you don't have to still drive or hike to the beach. You can see, hear and sometimes even smell the ocean from your room right on the cliff bluff. A community room for all our guests is accessible onsite nearby with more stunning views of the Pacific Ocean from a 6-sided wraparound deck overlooking the cliff. The community room has a circular fireplace, semi-kitchen facilities (e.g. microwave, toaster oven, dinnerware, coffeemaker, sink - no stove/oven), board games, puzzles, binoculars, magazines and books. We do have several Ring security cameras onsite for your security as well as ours. They are motion activated and set up in the parking lot, outside each building (we have 5), overlooking the meadow and at the gate to access the beach stairs. There are no cameras inside any unit or inside any common area, except for the office/lobby. All guests have direct access to Anchor Bay Beach down below via 134 steps! Yes, 134!! The Studio is located in a property that, while officially a part of Gualala, is physically located in the village of Anchor Bay, at the 5-mile Scenic Highway 1 marker of the Southern Mendocino Coast. Anchor Bay village has a coffee shop, local market, laundromat and a great Thai restaurant. About 4.5 miles South towards the downtown Gualala area, there are multiple art galleries, Gualala Art Center, restaurants, bakery, pizza parlor, two supermarkets, two gas stations, two churches, clinic, post office and a bank. Just 5 miles South is the town of Sea Ranch in Sonoma County with 6 public beach access points and trails and two restaurants. Heading North in about 6 miles is Bowling Ball Beach / Schooners Gulch. And 10 miles North is the City of Point Arena with its Historic and active lighthouse and the Stornetta Lands National Public Monument hiking trails. About one hour's drive further North is the quaint town of Mendocino, and another twenty minutes or so brings you to the City of Fort Bragg. In between is Anderson Valley, our own version of Napa Valley, with lots of wineries and breweries. Just driving along California Coastal Highway 1 is magical all unto itself! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Cable/satellite channels - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 30 steps to reach entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 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 ### Rules During your stay, please contact owner if you need assistance or if something isn't working while still at the property so we can address it quickly. Cook only using the supplied stove/oven/microwave. No BBQs inside the unit / building or on the deck. No cooking anything using the fireplace. Only open fire allowed is the fireplace. No live candles, etc. The 2 fireplace mesh grill/covers must be in place at all times for everyone's safety. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Minors 13 and above allowed as 1 of 2 guests max. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 deadlock 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 Property Registration Number #126620 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.80329%2C-123.58314&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0b2i-8R6wqApHLaL5qw78afdiPI=) Gualala, CA #### What's nearby - Cooks Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles - Gualala Arts Center - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles - Sea Ranch Golf Links - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles - Bowling Ball Beach - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles - Gualala Point Regional Park - 16 min drive - 6.3 miles #### Getting around - Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 128 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬5 min drive - ‪Trinks - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cove Azul Bar An Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oceanfront Studio with views of the Pacific Ocean & Direct Access to the Beach S pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Oceanfront Studio with views of the Pacific Ocean & Direct Access to the Beach S? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Oceanfront Studio with views of the Pacific Ocean & Direct Access to the Beach S? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Oceanfront Studio with views of the Pacific Ocean & Direct Access to the Beach S located? > This Gualala apartment building is on the beach, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cooks Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Schooner Gulch State Beach and Sea Ranch Golf Links. Gualala River and Gualala Bluff Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Oceanfront Studio with views of the Pacific Ocean & Direct Access to the Beach S Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 48 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved having a large room with a kitchen and a balcony overlooking the ocean. Our host was very pleasant and helpful. ##### Gregory Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn K. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A quiet place in Anchor Bay A beautiful property run by lovely people. ##### Shawn K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Bruce V. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Access Nice property, central location, climbed down to their beach access as ell as going to boulder beachHost extremely nice & helpfulExcellent thai food restuarant close by ##### Bruce V. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul R. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WHALE WATCH INN BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, QUIET AND PEACEFUL. ##### Paul R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee C. 13 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay Clean, great communication, close to trails, definitely will be back ##### Renee C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew L. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint but grand! Great view and friendly, knowledgeable host! ##### Matthew L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda F. 10 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and Romantic location My boyfriend and I had a great time and want it to be our special place for the future ##### Linda F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shenandoah K. 29 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and peaceful getaway We had a wonderful time enjoying Sea Ranch for the first time. Miren was an excellent host and the property is quiet, relaxing, and lovely. ##### Shenandoah K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Matthew M. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Great view Great stay ##### Matthew M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth N. 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet & quaint Great to have a kitchen, comfy bed, plenty of space with a lovely view of the ocean and direct access to a small beach walking down the steps on the cliff. ##### Ruth N. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah A. 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Getaway It was wonderful to stay in this studio with a view of the ocean, a fireplace, and very welcoming host! It's a very short drive from the town of Gualala which has groceries, a couple good restaurants, and cute shops! The kitchen is equipped with the basics and the tub is spacious :) ##### Hannah A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Getaway Miren was so kind and attentive. Loved the room and property. We will definitely make it a regular getaway. ##### Lisa M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy H. 22 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing!! We loved every moment! ##### Jeremy H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful views of the sunrise (yes, sunrise) over the Pacific. Efficient kitchen had everything we needed for a simple stay. Fireplace was lovely. Rugged beach. We had a wonderful time. ##### Mary Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy M. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Miren #1 Hostess We enjoyed our stay very much. Just what we needed! Peace, tranquility, no stress!Beatiful views, beach, property. Miren helps set this place apart from others with her warm welcome and wonderful sense of humor. We thank Miren for making our trip extra special. We'll be back soon!! ##### Nancy M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### H Neil O. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North Coast Beauty Great stay, wonderful accommodation and attentive host, Miren, made our stay truly a pleasure. Location is perfect for day excursions as well as local hikes and ocean access. ##### H Neil O. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven T. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anchor Bay The view from the swan room was beautiful. The in-room hot tub and fireplace were amazing amenities that we utilized a lot during our stay. Miren was an amazing host! She made sure we had fresh firewood every day and was very responsive. Whale Watch Inn is truly a gem along the coast! ##### Steven T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### P N. 16 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay on the coast What a lovely place! Wonderful views, and spacious unit. Great location for exploring the beautiful coast. Our host, Miren, was very attentive during our stay, Would definitely go back! ##### P N. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue H. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded Private Perfection Beautiful views and super clean well appointed studio. Host very responsive. Really enjoyed the fireplace and private balcony! ##### Sue H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred B. B. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hang out and enjoy the coast We really enjoyed our stay here. The hosts make sure everything is comfortable for you and this setting is extremely charming. There are many nice things to do in the area, but just hanging out on the property was probably our favorite. Highly recommended. ##### Fred B. B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MICHAEL 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The host Miren is the best! Very likable and polite. I hope to be back soon and stay even longer someday! The stairs down to the beach are amazing. ##### MICHAEL Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne S. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful, wonderful ocean views, pleasant environment……cozy fireplace ambience. Miren was an awesome host. Availability 5 stars. Very gracious. Thx you. Would love to return. Joanne ##### Joanne S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Siddhansh A. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cozy getaway! Miren was a wonderful host and took care of everything! The place is like a dream, right next to the ocean with a private jacuzzi in the room. The room itself is beautiful with high ceilings, fireplace and a balcony with amazing views. We hope to come back soon! ##### Siddhansh A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn S. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a delightful stay! The apartment has everything you want for a coastal getaway - a beautiful view, peaceful setting and beach access. The kitchen was convenient and the bed comfortable. Miren was helpful and knowledgeable. Everything was immaculately clean. ##### Kathryn S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy B. 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful View It was hard to tell from the add that it’s a studio apartment within a cluster of other apartments but the studio was quiet and private. It was a very relaxing stay with a gorgeous view from the porch! The hostess was so nice and accommodating- we would definitely like to stay again sometime! ##### Wendy B. 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