| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 23 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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3,000 characters is not enough space to say all I would like about this experience.
A family can walk into this place with a bag of groceries and some clothes and be set. It's amazingly like being in your own home.
We spent the better part of a week here, had family pop in from all over the country and held our wedding ceremony here. We had planned the event for down on Schoolhouse Beach, but discoverd a lovely outcropping on the edge of the parking lot that looked across the Pacific and it's rocks, etc. The weather was wonderful and we were even graced by a whale playing and spouting RIGHT off the shore at the end of the ceremony!
We spent the week walking the beaches, playing games (TONS of them in the home) and checking out the local filming locations of The Birds.
Thanks again Nina and you're an awesome lady. :) Gwenna, Rob and family |
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Gwenna McGrath, Chico CA |
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| 05/14/09 |
Positive
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| Fabulous house, fully equiped with fantastic views. Though it rained more days than not it wasn't cold. What better place to be but sitting in the living room watching the ocean! Thanks for sharing with us! |
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Rosie, California
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| 05/06/09 |
Positive
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| This lovely cottage has a magnificent view which changes by the hour culminating in gorgeous sunsets. We are long time users of VRBO and this is by far the best equipped home we've rented. From the Chicago cutlery to a box of tissues in every room to the furnishing of all supplies (other than food), we lacked for nothing. It was a great location to use for Russian River valley explorations and wine tastings. Thank you, Nina, for allowing us to share your home. |
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Buzz and Clare, Waltham, MA
781-642-7242 |
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| 04/23/09 |
Positive
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| On March 13, 2009 the six of us long time friends traveled to Nina's home for a long birthday weekend. The home and views are just like the photos in the write-up about the property. We had a wonderful time celebrating in the cozy comfortable home and specially enjoying the many views. Thank you Nina and we hope to return for more memories. |
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Jean Nelson, Sacramento, CA
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| 12/13/08 |
Positive
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Hi Nina,
I meant to email sooner, but work and life got crazy when I returned from our weekend at Bodega. We ALL loved your home. Yearly, my girlfriends and I rent a house on Stinson Beach and always have fun. The houses are nice enough..fancy "beach" houses that are certainly not inexpensive to rent. SO, we couldn't help but compare our Stinson experience with the Bodega experience in your home. It's a bit hard to explain our feelings. Let me just say we walked into your home and got a warm, welcoming feeling. You don't have a beach house, you have a true home that happens to be at the beach. With your antiques and comfortable, inviting furnishings, I commented (and everyone agreed) that your home was a home that anyone of us could have grown up in. The fact that it happened to have the most amazing view of the ocean, was the icing on the cake. I mentioned to everyone that I shouldn't have been surprised at the happy, welcoming feeling of your home, because I
got the same impression from the tone of your emails and speaking with you on the phone. All of us had a great time and I hope you will allow us to rent it again sometime next year. Also, you supplied everything anyone could ask for. We had more than enough towels, paper products, etc. Our Stinson rentals NEVER have this amount of items to make the stay easier. Well, I won't ramble on anymore. I just wanted you to know you have a real gem and I hope you continue to rent it for a VERY long time. To make it absolutely perfect, we had clear, sunny and mild temperatures. Couldn't ask for more!!!!!
Thank you,
Sue |
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Sue Barstow, San Anselmo, Ca. |
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| 10/11/08 |
Positive
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My wife and I just returned to Minneapolis (Apple Valley), Minnesota
and realized that we forgot to write in the guest book. So, we didn't have
the opportunity to expound on what a fabulous time we had. The Bodega
Beach House is absolutely lovely. Nina has done such a great job of
decorating it and making it so cozy and comfortable. The antique
furnishings are beautiful, and the art work and decorating is way beyond
what one might expect to find in a vacation rental. As nice as the house is
described on her web page, it exceeded our expectations. The views are
amazing, sunny or misty. Nina thought of everything in equipping the house
with absolutely anything a guest might want or need. Her specific directions
and suggestions were extremely helpful.We especially enjoyed the collection
of maps, restaurants menus, and things to see and do.
We added a few recommendations of our own to the collection. The town of Petaluma,
especially the "old town", was very nice. Great shopping, restaurants, and even
a Premium Outlet center for those who are looking for bargains. Weventured as far
as the Napa Valley, loved the town of Calistoga (sp.???), drove to Mendocino, Fort Ross,
and took the Valley Ford Road to the quaint town of Occidental, a beautiful drive and a
pretty village, complete with a good English Pub. We took a number of day trips and
spent many relaxing evenings at the House. Oh,and the Cape Fear Cafe in Duncan Mills,
and the Sizzling Tandoor on the Russian River were amazing.
A suggestion for folks staying for a week or so, (we stayed 8 glorious days),
and who don't want to eat out all the time; we found the Safeway in Petaluma
( on Washington about a mile east of Hwy 101) to have the best prices by far of
any market in the surrounding area, especially if you join their "club", which is free.
Then you can get large discounts on wine and beer, plus many food items in the store.
This was one of the best vacations we have ever had, and we travel a lot.
We will definitely return again in the future. Thank you, Nina Mourning! |
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Bill and Pat Roleff, Apple Valley Minnesota |
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| 06/12/08 |
Positive
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| I know the feeling when searching for that perfect vacation property. Have I made the right choice is it really as decribed? Folks we travled 1800 miles to get here. And this place is stunning the owners have gone above and beyond to make sure your stay is a plesant and comfortable one. Thanks guys for a fabulious place to call home for a week. |
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Bill and family, Springfield Missouri
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| 04/30/08 |
Positive
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My heart is still full with the joy we experienced while staying in your beach home. We felt as tho we were special guests watching over your home while you were away on holiday! Mom (94) was thrilled to spend a week with me, 2 of her grandchildren (my 2 adult "kids") and various friends who came for short visits during our stay.
Although I left a note in your guest book, I just want you to know how much I appreciate all you did/do to make our stay a PERFECT one! We LOVED your home & the warmth & comfort it offered us!
On a side note, I love to cook & create in the kitchen...and you provide all the necessary items to do just that! Thanks again & again!
We look forward to returning to your beach home! We'd LOVE to stay a month, but doubt we could find a full month before 2010!!!
Take care & thanks again!
Virginia
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Virginia, Sebastopol, CA |
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| 12/17/07 |
Positive
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| My adult son and I spent a delightful weekend at this charming seaside cottage. It turned out even better than the positive comments I had read on the wedsite beforehand. We plan to return. |
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Kent Sorensen
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| 08/09/07 |
Positive
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| We had the most amazing weekend at the cottage, enjoying the views, the cozy cottage, the company and the wines we purchased from our trip. Definitely a place we would go back to and thanks so much to Nina to making it so accomodating. |
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jason urban, Ancaster, Ontario
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| 07/24/07 |
Positive
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| How lucky we were to find such a fantastic beach cottage. The home is clean and comfortable. Small town, friendly people. Wished we would have stayed longer and will definetely be back someday. Nice owner, easy to work with. |
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Julie , Michigan
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| 03/14/07 |
Positive
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Enchanting location-- directly across the road from a secluded little beach and located along a string of dramatic seascapes and pleasant hiking trails.
The house was well-stocked and very comfortable for our group of six.
All in all, a wonderful stay.
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E.Y., San Francisco, CA |
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| 11/14/06 |
Positive
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| We just enjoyed our most relaxing vacation ever at this wonderful beach cottage. The cottage was well-stocked with all the household basics and the comfortable furnishings made us feel right at home. The owner was very accommodating to provide anything that might need attention however for our stay, everything was already perfect. |
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J.Y., Phoenix, AZ |
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| 10/20/06 |
Positive
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Had the absolute best experience renting both with
the house and with the owner -- the home is indeed
charming and magical. Fawns were frolicking all
around the back! The beach is DIRECTLY across and is
a total geological wonderland! Very spacious, very
clean, very comfortable and very loved by me! Thanks
again for such an great place for my family to revel in! |
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Barbara Camacho-Turner, Sacramento/CA
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| 10/11/06 |
Positive
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| we had a great time. incredible view, comfortable accomodations ... a perfect weekend. thank you! |
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nam, new york, ny
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| 09/29/06 |
Positive
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| Celebrated my parents 50th wedding anniversary at this lovely home. We all loved this house. The beds were so comfy that I wanted to stay in them all day. But, there's so much to see and do in the area, that I had to drag myself away to enjoy the beach, wine country, the Russian River, etc., etc. I would highly recommend the home, and can't wait to get back as soon as possible! |
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Sandra Fairchild, Tempe, Arizona |
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| 09/29/06 |
Positive
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| breathtaking views from the living room; cozy, comfortable and CLEAN house with a lot of character! I would definitely return. |
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patty yoon, new york, ny
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| 09/28/06 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful place. The view was great as the house has a wonderful ocean view. The house is fully stocked with everything you need. Beach toys for the kids. Beach chairs. Tons of games in the house. The furniture is very nice and the house is beautifully decorated. We had a wonderful time, Thanks Nina! The only thing we regretted was that we did not stay longer. |
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The Schmidts, Tennessee
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| 08/30/06 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed this home very much. Great location, comfortable furnishings and all the amenities we needed. Excellent communications from the owner. |
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Warren Brandle, MD, Sacramento, CA |
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| 08/13/06 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful vacation at this adorable beach house. The view is priceless. The house itself is very clean and cozy. We are planning on making it a yealy vacation! |
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Cammie Sahyoun, Lincoln/California
916-408-2425 |
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| 07/29/06 |
Positive
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| A great get-away on Highway 1 with great views and cool ocean breezes. Everything you need is in the house from shampoo to Ziploc baggies. I definitely recommend it! |
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Elaine Luecke, Austin, Texas |
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| 07/28/06 |
Positive
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| This house is lovely. Very clean and well stocked. It has a beautiful view and the sunsets were awesome. Will definately return. |
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M. Kunert, Reno,NV |
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| 07/19/06 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time at this cozy home across from the beach. The owner's photos of the property are very representative of the condition of the home. It has the look and feel of a "home" rather than a beach "rental". It is also well provisioned and maintained. |
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Sharon H., Oakland, CA |
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