The Dolphin House Bodega Bay

Nothing but sand between this home and the sea! Exquisite Nantucket style ocean view 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage home on an utterly unique one acre lot flanked by 4000 acres of dunes, beach, estuary, and park lands. Named 'The Dolphin House' for the weathervane atop the roof, both dolphins and whales can be seen in season from the entire west face of the home (imagine watching whales with your morning coffee!). The quality, artisan crafted home, built in 2017 by a local shipwright, is flooded with natural light and features reclaimed wide board white oak flooring, walls of glass opening onto an ocean view deck, ocean view kitchen and dining, sumptuous sitting area , woodstove (firewood provided) vaulted ceilings, panel walls, 3 full bedrooms plus private office, 2 full baths with marble tile showers, upscale Restoration Hardware fixtures and furnishings (including the legendary ‘Cloud’ sofa), local artwork, 180 degree ocean views to the west, and gorgeous park views to the east. The setting is nothing short of spectacular- like having your own vacation park. From the exquisitely crafted, light-filled home, to the full acre of sand play, sunning spots, grassy dunes, and trails on site to the thousands of acres of spectacular beach, estuary, dunes, and coastal trails to explore all steps from the property, there is no need to ever leave once you land. A sweet picnic and fire-pit site lies on the westerly side of the lot for evening marshmallow roasts (firewood provided), and trails lead out through the dunes to the magnificent sweep of Salmon Creek beach. To the east, the property is mere steps from the coastal trail and the exceptional beauty of the Salmon Creek estuary. Bird life abounds here. With exceptional peace, privacy, and serenity, The Dolphin House is a one-of-a-kind quality built, furnished, and appointed coastal retreat. The Location: Salmon Creek is an exceptionally unique, historic community on the north side of Bodega Bay (sited at what was once a Miwok fishing camp) that is literally surrounded by the Bodega Dunes State Park . Approximately 70 homes, most vintage fishing and vacation cottages, comprise a unique community that lies to the west of Hwy One (this location is very rare-most all development along the California coast is to the east of the Highway- so beach access involves a hwy crossing. Not the case with Salmon Creek). With epic beach and dunes to the west, an amazing estuary to the north, and coastal trails and parkland to the east, Salmon Creek represents a one-of-a-kind coastal exploration experience. Located about 90 minutes drive north of San Francisco, five minutes drive into shopping, restaurants, and activities in Bodega Bay, fifteen minutes drive to the Russian River, within an hour's drive of most of Sonoma County Wineries and attractions, it is an exceptional place to base camp for exploration of this beautiful region. Drone video of walk from house to beach and beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXo8ZGnElyY Additionally: The house has high speed internet and a small private, ocean-view office so you can have a work space separate from vacation activity. Please know the house has no television, but lots of books, puzzles, games, a Morso wood stove (firewood always stocked on site) and supremely cozy places to sit comfortably for hours to relax and connect with friends and loved ones. The open, ocean-view kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, dishware, bakeware, upscale appliances, Keurig, and drip coffee makers, toaster, blender, microwave, a very special vintage Roper stove and an outdoor gas barbeque. The main bedrooms have memory foam mattresses (twin room high quality hotel mattresses), organic all cotton sheets, 100% cotton duvet covers, pillow protectors, feather duvets in Master and Big Sur rooms, hypoallergenic duvets in Squid Room, and soothing minimal decor. Additionally, we line dry all our bedding and linens for truly 'fresh' bedding. All hosts and cleaning crew have been vaccinated for Covid 19. Worried about support? Your hosts live nearly, and can provide any needed technical support, assistance, or concierge services. We are long time locals and love sharing all that is so very special about western Sonoma County. We are HUGE pet lovers, but a family member is morbidly allergic to animal hair and dander so we are unable to make exceptions to our 'no pet' policy. We thank you for your understanding. Also, please be aware there is an approximately 130' boardwalk between the parking area and the home. Personal items can not be driven to the door (transport cart on site). 5 guest total occupancy, 4 adult maximum. Sadly, due to safety concerns we are no longer able to host children under the age of 2. Base price is for 4 guests. Additional guest fee of $25 per diem to cover additional supplies and cleaning crew member for larger groups. Please request any changes to reservation size a minimum of 7 days in advance of check-in to allow us time to coordinate any needed adjustments or preparations. No unregistered guests on property without prior approval as unregistered guests void our insurance coverage for a stay. TOT#3227N