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On the beach
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Elk, CA
  • Greenwood State Beach
    19 min walk
  • Mendocino Coast Massage
    2 min drive
  • Elk Store
    2 min drive
  • Ukiah, CA (UKI-Ukiah Regional)
    70 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Philo

When you stay at this cottage in Philo, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Greenwood State Beach and Greenwood Community Center. .This beach cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Mendocino Coast Massage and 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Irish Beach.

What's nearby

  • Greenwood State Beach - 19 min walk
  • Mendocino Coast Massage - 2 min drive
  • Irish Beach - 12 min drive
  • Manchester Beach - 16 min drive
  • Van Damme State Park - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elk Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harbor House Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beacon Light Communications - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greenwood Pier Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Queenie's Roadhouse Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront cottage with deck, stunning 180-degree views & 7.5 acres

Elk Rock Beach Cottage

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The open ocean and the spectacular cliffs of the Northern California Coast unfold before you at this incredibly positioned oceanfront cottage in Elk! Here atop a breathtaking bluff, you can watch unforgettable sunsets from a viewing deck that sits above the crashing waves and Elk Rock below. You'll have a 180-degree vantage point of the entire coastline, more than seven acres of oceanfront land, and a darling, beachy cottage to welcome you home.

An ideal escape for whale-watchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and those simply seeking a beautiful retreat, this light-filled home is full of casual elegance - from the bleached wood beams to the plush, wrought iron beds. You can read the morning paper in view of the ocean, prepare breakfast on updated appliances in the kitchen, and grill outside on the deck for lunch overlooking the water.

Whether your interests lie in wild beaches, dramatic vistas, ocean kayaking, or diving and surfing, you'll find it all on this majestic stretch of shoreline. This home sits just over a mile south of the town of Elk and Greenwood State Beach, 11 miles south of the historic Albion River Bridge (the last wooden bridge in operation on Highway 1), and 18 miles south of charming downtown Mendocino.

If you hop in the car for a drive up the coast, you can make scenic stops at Navarro Beach (eight miles north), Navarro River Redwoods State Park (11 miles northeast), Mendocino Headlands State Park (19 miles north), Russian Gulch State Park (21 miles north), and the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (25 miles north). To the south, the Point Arena Lighthouse (18 miles south) is famous for its wonderful sunsets.

THINGS TO KNOW
Cell phone and internet service tend to be spotty in this area
Please be sure to closely supervise children around the cliff

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Security camera details: There are two non-working cameras at this home that are angled at the sky: one in the front of the home and one in the back.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage offers books and a video library.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 is also known as

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Oceanfront cottage with deck, stunning 180-degree views & 7.5 acres Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesli B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elk cottage
Beautiful secluded ocean cottage with spectacular views. Quiet and private. Well appointed cottage with everything we needed. Perfect for 2-3 people. I would definitely rent again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Patricia B.

Pictures Are Deceiving
The house is on Hwy 1 and the street noise can be heard over the ocean. The deck is the main attraction, and the rest of the house needs some work (doors, windows).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place, but lots of flies
There were tiny fruit/drain flies inside. Besides that it was BEAUTIFUL, but we had to eat outside or very quickly because the flies were all over anything you opened, drink or food. I'll still go back but I'm bringing fly paper traps lol. House is legit, it's a little older but the deck, view, and solitude make up for any of that by far. Still loved our stay, just annoying tiny flies.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbeatable views
We would absolutely stay here again. The interior was so cute, bright, and had views from every room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Highly recommend staying here. Great views and fairly remote location. It was perfect for the three of us. Being visited by a deer was a plus as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal Treasure
The property was more remote than we anticipated. If you are looking for a true getaway, this is your spot. The local Elk grocery & mercantile store clerks were wonderful and full of ideas to fill our time. We took a trip to Mendocino and Fort Bragg along the beautiful coast. The house was so cozy, clean & charming. We will for sure return
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sibille T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Getaway
We stayed at this property for my milestone birthday. The scenery and ocean sounds are so welcoming. Regional coastline, vineyards and Redwoods are spectacular. The house was plenty spacious, with a well-stocked kitchen and laundry nook. The bed linens and towels were super comfortable, and the fireplace was cozy. I would, however, shorten the front door code. The lock is very particular on how fast/slow you enter the current long code.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will definitely stay again!
Great location and really fun place to hang out at my favorite area of the Ca coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location
Wonderful cottage, with spectacular views! Close to beaches, hiking and adorable small towns
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location
Great location. Lovely accommodations. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Wonderful house, full of old character and modern convenience! Would not hesitate to stay again ... and again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View
We had a lovely stay at this renovated farmhouse. The place was very cozy, comfortable and clean. The bed was comfortable and we slept well. There is limited closet space and no chest of drawers, but with only two people, we used the second bedroom as our closet. The view from the deck was spectacular where you can see harbor seals and their pups on a sand spit below. We also had a few deer visit in the yard and the place was very private with no nearby neighbors. We'll definitely return. P.S. While our stay was almost perfect, a few things could have made it even better. First clear directions on entering the front door. Vacasa provided an entry code, but neglected to mention that once you enter the code, while the light is blinking to turn the deadbolt key slot to the right. So we needed to call Vacasa and get a code for a manual key. The directions to enter and exit the front door are very clear in the binder inside the home, but that doesn't help when you're trying to get in for the first time. Also, there were no directions on how to work the TV. The manual said to refer to directions left on the mantel and there were none. Took us quite a bit of time to figure it out each time we wanted to turn on the TV. Also, the back deck door is a bit tricky to lock and instructions would be helpful. Lastly, it would have been helpful to have a plastic cutting board and laundry detergent. Next time, we'll bring both.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Beautiful!
This is our third visit to this wonderful cottage by the sea. The views cannot be beaten. The cottage is always clean, and well-appointed with a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise Tess M., Tinmouth, Vermont

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
The house was well provided for. Everything was perfect. The view and ocean were amazing. I would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal Elk Gem
We absolutely loved everything about this charming Elk coastal gem. The oceanfront views were phenomenal. Being set outside of town with a scattering of other properties in the area, star gazing at night was also incredible! 5 stars :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

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Liked: Cleanliness
AWFUL EXPERIENCE
The location is not accurately depicted it is on a cliff in a remote area with no cell reception and NOT in the town of Elk. The main source of heat is a gas fireplace that is not working. The electric heaters blow the circuit when plugged in. For the overpriced rate we were expecting so much more. I made over 15 calls to VRBO the customer service is full of lies and no call backs. I will NEVER use VRBO again. Customers beware.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Joan T.

Fantastic Ocean View on Cliff overlooking the Pacific.
The property was great though it was misrepresented as Cottage for 6. The two Bedroom Queen beds were great for 4 people. The sofa bed to sleep 2 might have been ok but there were NO SHEETS for the sofa and an unbelievably HEAVY OVERSIZED Coffee Table took up much of the living room; with the sofa opened there was no place to put the coffee table. We thought of standing it on end but it took 2 men to lift it. Fortunately we discovered the problem before our grandson arrived and asked him to bring a sleeping bag. Leaving the couch closed as a couch, we turned the coffee table to make a "T" to the couch. He slept with his head on the couch and his legs and body on the table. Not comfortable, but neither was the sofa bed because when opened, it was not full size and our grandson was 6'3". The offer table needs to go even without a sofa bed it filled much of the living room.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael e., wyndmoor

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Fantastic property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Ocean View
If you are looking for a peaceful place on the ocean this fits the bill. We enjoyed sitting on the deck sipping wine. If the evening is not foggy you can see the Milky Way too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a nice relaxing time...
Thank you to Vacasa for making our booking, stay and prompt communication (thank you Kat!) when we had questions/concerns upon arrival. Appreciated! The property is very clean, private and peaceful, million dollar view looking over the Pacific Ocean from 200 feet above and fully stocked with everything we expected and needed. I think most anyone would really enjoy their stay here. Also, it's only a 20-min drive to Mendocino Village. On an improvement and/or suggestion note, and by no means is this a negative checkmark for this listing, but I'd like to mention it anyhow: both bedroom mattresses are very soft and sinks in the middle (not good for middle-aged backs) and the bed frames squeaks a lot (when changing sleeping positions it's very noticeable and woke each other). The bathroom window doesn't open as the locking handle appears defective (made for a steamy bathroom when showering)... and the front windows and kitchen windows don't have screens. Thus, due to a lot of flies from the field across the highway, we kept them shut as the flies became annoying. Thanks again and we look forward to the next visit! J & K
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R., Turlock, Ca USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We had a lovely time. Well appointed cottage with great views. Loved have almost no neighbors. Deer visiting in the Am/pm, seals basking down below and even sighting a cougar. Love the days we spent hereby
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cute cottage perfectly situated on the bluffs in Elk.
This was the perfect place for a much needed relaxing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The view was well worth the entire trip! House was cozy and clean. Couldn't have asked for better. I want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice experience
Amazing view and great beds. But disappointed in the smell of the house and the house was very cold and drafty. Due to the fact it had no central heating and we were only allowed to plug in one wall heater at a time. Also last night a skunk was under house and not able to sleep. We wish we had known it was so remote because made it difficult to get to places and find food before all closed at 4pm. Or were totally shut down for most days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude At It’s Finest!
Love this little beach cottage. It was just perfect for my husband and I and it’s very quaint. You have plenary of privacy as there are no neighbors close to the cottage. The running deck to the ocean is a treat. It’s a great place to have your morning coffee and your wine in the evening. You have a great view for the sunset and there a a beach below where you can watch the seals. The cottage was spotless and very comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022