| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 23 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/10/09 |
Positive
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We had a marvelous time. The great weather and big
surf didn't hurt any! Thank you for everything. We
loved the place. |
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connie and robert, Pleasant Hill, CA. |
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| 11/10/09 |
Positive
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We had a marvelous time. The great weather and big
surf didn't hurt any! Thank you for everything. We
loved the place. |
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david and vicki, Pleasant Hill, CA. |
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| 11/10/09 |
Positive
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Many thanks for making us so welcome in this
wonderful place. The house, the location, the view,
everything exceeded our expectations. But above all -
your hospitality! We have enjoyed our stay immensely
and only wish it could be longer. |
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Ian and Vivian Gilchrist, Bellevue, WA. |
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| 11/02/09 |
Positive
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What a wonderful and luxurious place! Thank you for
your welcoming hospitality. Everything was first rate -
the recreation room - the views at sunset - Gorgeous! |
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Judith and Phil, Concord, CA |
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| 10/19/09 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time exploring the area and thank
Gary and Toni for being wonderful hosts and sharing
their beautiful home with us. |
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jennifer, ryan, annette and wayne, San Francisco, CA./ Cehasset, MA |
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| 10/13/09 |
Positive
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Fabulous weekend getaway! You have been so
thoughtful about creating a beautiful and refreshing
home away from home. Great linens! Hope to come
back again. Thank you! |
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jennifer and janice, Denver, CO. |
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Homeowner Response:
As soon as your schedule permits, we'd love to have you have back for some more R & R.
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| 10/05/09 |
Positive
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Great accommodations! Wonderful amenities. We
hope to come back soon. Toni and Gary were super
hosts. |
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michelle and michael, SF, CA & Minneapolis, MN |
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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We had a great time. Cool photos of a deer and a
bobcat in the same image! La Petite Rive is an
awesome restaurant. Thanks Toni and Gary for all
your suggestions and assistance. Hope to come back
some time. Your estate is incredible! |
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Cheryl and Rick, Huntsville, AL. |
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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Gary and Toni, thank you so much for being such
gracious hosts. You have a wonderful place which we
will always remember. The bets to you and our new
little doggie pals! |
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Janet, David, Andrew and Amie, Houston, Texas |
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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Toni and Gary, from the moment we arrived at your
peaceful home, we knew our visit was going to be too
short. Thank you for sharing your home with us. It
was a wonderful stay and we cannot wait to return.
You ARE innkeepers of the year! |
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Mary and Tim, Silverado Canyon, CA. |
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Homeowner Response:
Come on back to the North Coast soon!
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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We had a very relaxing stay at DragonMist. Gary and
Toni thought of every last detail, down to the
designated marshmellow roasting skewers. We loved
the place. The views are amazing! We'd love to come
back. Gracias por todo. |
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John and Isabel, Pleasanton, CA. |
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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We want to thank you from the bottom of our
hearts for all the love and hospitality you've shown
us. We've definitely grown as a family since we've
been there. With the beautiful views, suggested
beaches, shops, rec room and general majesty of
the area, we feel that we've gotten everything we
could ever hope for and more. Thanks again for
making this trip a memorable one for our family
that we are sure to never forget! |
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Terry, Kim, Katie and Trevor, El Dorado Hills, CA. |
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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Thank you for letting us stay here. We loved having a
large rec room where we could all hang out and play
pool, piano, and find out about fun, new board games.
It was definitely a memorable vacation that all of us
will remember for a long time to come! Thank you
again for opening your beautiful home to us! |
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Paul, Kari and Family, Folsom, CA |
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Homeowner Response:
We'd love to host your family again soon.
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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Thank you for your hospitality and kindness. It made
for a beautiful stay in a beautiful location. Thanks for
the hiking suggestions and for telling the otters to
come out and play. Tell the doggies we will miss
them. All the best! |
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Fred and Patricia, Austin, Texas |
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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Spectacular! Quiet, gorgeous view and all the
amenities. Couldn't have asked for more. The place
was perfect. Very grateful for all the treats. The
ocean air was great for sound sleeping. The dahlias at
the Botanical Gardens were beautiful. Thanks for
everything. |
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Judy, Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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| 09/09/09 |
Positive
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This is an amazing place! We are so glad you have
shared it with us. Thank you for your kindness. Your
recommendations and knowledge of this area helped
make our stay so memorable. It was a heavenly place
to stay and an equally amazing place to visit. Until
next time! |
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Joshua and Robynn, Walnut Creek, CA |
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Homeowner Response:
We'd love to host you and your family in the near future.
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| 09/04/09 |
Positive
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We loved staying at DragonMist. The beds were
incredibly comfortable, the views spectacular and Gary
and Toni's hospitality exceptional. |
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kelly and adrian, San Jose, CA. |
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| 07/20/09 |
Positive
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If you want to rediscover yourself amidst the Great Sequoias, savor the beauty of coastal Northern California or simply ooze into the leather recliners while watching the whale migration---DragonMist is for you.
Our secured guest house served as home base allowing us to take day trips to an assortment of adventuresome activities. Returning to the genuine warm hospitality provided by Gary & Toni proved that this is one of the friendliest places with a relaxed West Coast mentality.
Do not pass on this wonderful abode. DragonMist creates memories that will last a lifetime.
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Sharon , Costa Mesa, Ca |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks so much for your gracious comments.
Come on back asap - there's a recliner with your name on it.
Gary and Toni
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| 06/11/09 |
Positive
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| My family of four had a fantastic stay at Dragonmist. Our kids loved the recreation room and the tire swing. The ocean view is spectacular. The guest house was very thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed. The bed we slept in was so comfortable we went out and bought a new bed when we got home. Gary and Toni (the owners) were very helpful in suggesting activities in the area. We visited several local beaches and wineries. Highly recommend visiting Glass Beach with kids, they loved finding sea glass. Everything about our vacation was wonderful and the accommodations were superb. I can't wait to go back! |
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The Baxter Family, La Mesa, CA |
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Homeowner Response:
Your family were fantastic guests! Can't wait for your next visit.
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| 06/08/09 |
Positive
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| We loved our stay at Dragonmist! Thanks for everything you did to make our trip so special. We already miss the jacuzzi bathtub (need to get one of those...) We hope to come back again one day. p.s. thank you Gary for the great restaurant recommendation, we are still talking about "the best meal we've ever had"!! |
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The Christensens, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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Homeowner Response:
So glad you had such a good time here. Come back as soon as possible.
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| 05/26/09 |
Positive
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We just want to say how beautiful this property is!! Gary and Toni are so gracious and made us feel right at home. The views and the walk to the bluff is gorgeous. The guest house is perfect for our family of 4 and still had plenty of room. Our children had a blast on the swing in the backyard. We enjoyed playing pool in the recreation room.
We are blessed to have found such a wonderful secret, I hope others will find this property everything they hoped for and more.
We will be back!! Thank you Gary and Toni! |
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Sanford & Megan, Alameda, CA
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Homeowner Response:
We look forward to your return visits. Thanks so much.
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| 05/25/09 |
Positive
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I have been at Dragon's Mist several times now and absolutely love it! The oceans views and privacy are more than you could ask for and it makes you feel relaxed, special and at peace ( a real break from my hectic life.) For your Mendocino vacation, I highly recomend Dragon's Mist; very much worth it. The biggest challenge would be leaving daily to experience the area, be diigent if that's your plan; it beckons staying as long as possible :) . One early morning I happened to wake up before it got light and was greeted by the moon shimmering over the ocean, lighting up the dark blue of the night with a magical feel. This place is special. I highly recommend it....Thanks Toni and Gary!!! OH!....PS the hosts are great too!!
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Zelda Zuniga, Astoria
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks so much Zelda. Look forward to seeing you soon.
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| 05/18/09 |
Positive
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I’m not sure I want to tell people about DragonMist Estate. As soon as it’s discovered it is going to be very popular, and getting a reservation may be a challenge. But the owners are so warm and friendly, and so enthusiastic about sharing their spectacular home that I am willing to take that chance.
My husband and I stayed at DragonMist in April of 2009. As we walked up to the door, we were greeted by beautiful music coming from a speaker hidden among the flowers. What we like most about DragonMist Estate is...well...everything. It is as just as beautiful as the photos on the website, but pictures can't relay the atmosphere and amenities that are certain to send us back up there, time and time again.
We stayed in the guest house, which is an extension of the main house, though with a separate entrance. The master bedroom and bathroom were large and beautifully appointed. The bed linens were silky-soft and the large bathtub with whirlpool jets was designed for leisurely soaking.
The upstairs loft has two queen beds and a half bath, which make it private enough for two couples, or a family, to share the house. The entire guest house looks out over meandering meadows leading to the majestic coastline.
We intend to come back up during whale watching season, and sit on the patio with a cup of morning coffee to enjoy our own private whale show.
DragonMist is such a unique gem that it is difficult to do it justice in writing. There is so much right there: walking or hiking through the meadows and trees down to a bench on which to sit and watch the sunset; an amazing recreation room with more games than you could possibly play on a single weekend; 23 acres studded with chairs, a tree swing, a fire-pit, a large hot tub situated with a view of the ocean, and much more.
Once we checked in and saw the beauty of DragonMist, we decided that we wanted to spend our entire weekend there...in the guest house, and exploring the grounds. So we stockpiled food for lunch and dinner, rented some old movies, and settled in for a cozy, lazy weekend in front of the fire.
There is a stove and four-burner cook top, refrigerator and microwave, and a dining room table. Everything you need is right there and, trust me, you won’t want to leave!
The gracious owners gave us a tour of the main house, which is available for rental. It would be a dramatic and thrilling place to have a wedding and reception—and the wedding party could stay on site, since the main house has 6 bedrooms and 6 baths. It would be an ideal place for a reunion of any kind—family, friends, or a small writers or business conference. After you see it, like me, you will be conjuring up reasons to head up to Mendocino to stay at DragonMist.
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terri, santa rosa, ca |
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Homeowner Response:
We loved having Terri and her husband spend the weekend at the Guest House at DragonMist. Having such positive comments from a travel writer is very gratifying.
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