Grey Whale so close to so many beaches, hikes and more!!

Grey Whale Make like the whales and go on a journey to the Mendocino Coast! Rediscover the joy of the American road trip and have a “whale of a time” at the Grey Whale, an architecturally stunning 4-bed, 2-bath vacation home that sleeps 8 on the Mendocino Coast. Named in honor of the annual cetacean migration, this secluded home nestled in a forest clearing gets plenty of sun, courtesy of ample windows on its two stories. This hidden refuge feels a world away from everything, but at just 3 minutes' drive from Jug Handle, it's centrally located, less than 10 minutes' drive north to Fort Bragg or south to Mendocino. Of course, with all the charm and amenities of the Grey Whale, you can also very comfortably stay in. The warm touches and accents – from the wood beam ceilings to the brick fireplace to the blue and aqua kitchen flourishes – will make this luxurious vacation rental feel like home. In the downstairs den, you can warm yourself by the fireplace, while upstairs, the large sectional couch provides room for the whole family or friend group to get cozy for game night or a movie marathon (there's also a garage game room, the stuff of dreams for would-be ping pong champs). Forest bathe, figuratively or literally: take a walk and breathe in the nature surrounding you, or enjoy a glass of bubbly and a view of the towering trees from the jacuzzi. When night falls, roast s'mores over the fire pit and take in the skies above you – depending on the time of year, you might even spot a shooting star. Upstairs, a well-appointed balcony has scenic views and is a great place to relax with a good book or crack open a bottle of your favorite beverage with friends. Celebrate any occasion with home-cooked meals in the dining room with its splashy ocean decor, or eat al fresco at the table on the deck. You'll have an oven, 4-burner ceramic stovetop, farmhouse sink, refrigerator with freezer, dishwasher, coffeemaker, and toaster oven. If you prefer to sample Mendocino's fine dining or Fort Bragg's culinary favorites, either town is a 10-minute drive away. When you retire for the night, you'll find two bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs. One upstairs bedroom has a queen bed, while the other has a trundle bed; downstairs, one bedroom has a queen and the other has bunk beds. Both bathrooms have showers, and one has a tub as well. A washer and dryer ensure you'll always have clean clothes. You're also ideally situated for outdoor adventures, whether hiking, kayaking, or settling in for a day at the beach. At Jug Handle State Natural Reserve, discover hiking trails, a pygmy forest, and an ecological staircase. Trails along the bluffs offer breathtaking views, or follow the path down to a sandy and secluded beach. To the south, you'll find Russian Gulch State Park, Caspar Beach, and the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse before you arrive in Mendocino, with its quaint buildings, artists' galleries, shops, delicious food, Big River Beach, and panoramic ocean views. If you head north, you'll find the world-class Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (with 47 acres of trails), as well as all that Fort Bragg has to offer. Fort Bragg boasts shopping opportunities, restaurants, pubs, art galleries, the historic Noyo Harbor, the Skunk Train, Noyo Center for Marine Science, and a number of paved and accessible hiking trails along the headlands. Continue north, and you'll find the Haul Road trail and MacKerricher State Park, with its boardwalk to Laguna Point. The platform at Laguna Point, with its 360° views, is a great vantage point for spotting seals and sea lions, a variety of birds, and the occasional whale spout. Many of the animals frolic on the rocks offshore. If you're looking for the eponymous whales, you'll have the most luck November through May, with Whale Festival events along the Mendocino Coast throughout the month of March. Heed the siren-whale song of the coast and book your stay at the Grey Whale, a lavish vacation home perfect for your dream vacation! Amenities GENERAL: Heating Linens Provided Living Room Parking Towels Provided Hair dryer KITCHEN Coffee Maker Dishes & Utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stove Blender Toaster ENTERTAINMENT: DVD Player Television OUTSIDE: Deck Outdoor Grill THEME: Adventure Away From It All Family Historic Romantic Spa Sports & Activities Tourist Attractions ATTRACTIONS: botanical garden churches cinema festivals health/beauty spa library live theater Noyo Harbor museums playground restaurants winery tours LEISURE ACTIVITIES: antiquing beachcombing bird watching boating eco tourism horseback riding miniature golf photography scenic drives shopping sight seeing walking whale watching Wine tasting SPORTS & ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES: basketball courts cycling and bicycle rental fishing golf hiking kayaking mountain biking scuba diving snorkeling fishing Charters surfing swimming tennis STUFF THAT'S GOOD TO KNOW THIS RENTAL IS LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF FORT BRAGG This rental is located immediately south of Fort Bragg and is right in the middle and so close to some of our best beaches, parks, trails, great food, shopping and more. Grey Whale is all about getting away from it all, the unit has WiFi, cable television, games and more. GARBAGE There are garbage cans for Grey Whale on the east side side of the parking area of the driveway, Recycle, Standard and a green can as well. VEHICLES There is only room for 4 vehicles at the Grey Whale and can park in the driveway right in front of this home. WE ARE Located 34.5 miles from Willits Located 9.7 miles from Mendocino Village Located 111.0 miles from Sonoma County Airport (Santa Rosa, California) Located 117.0 miles from Santa Rosa Located 146.0 miles from Sonoma Located 134.0 miles from Petaluma Located 171.0 miles from San Francisco Located 184.0 Miles from San Francisco International Airport Located 184.0 miles from Oakland international Airport Located 189.0 miles from Sacramento Located 180.0 miles from Sacramento International airport Minimum age to book this property is : 25