Whaleship Harbor View

The stay

Wake to harbor seals splashing in Bodega Harbor from this three-level retreat perched above the water. Curl up by either fireplace with fresh crab from Spud Point (0.4 mi) while whales migrate past your windows. Room for 8 with privacy across three floors. Just steps from South Salmon Creek Beach (0.4 mi) and the famous Birds filming locations. The wraparound deck becomes your front-row seat to Sonoma Coast sunsets — where the only soundtrack is harbor bells and sea birds.

The space

Spend mornings watching fishing boats motor out as the harbor wakes, afternoons walking Doran Beach or hunting tide pools at Pinnacle Gulch, and evenings on the deck with fresh crab and a glass of cool-climate Pinot. A white sectional faces the wood-burning stove on its raised stone hearth, picture windows pulling the harbor into every seat. Granite counters and stainless appliances line the back wall as a galley, with a six-seat dining table by the windows so meals stay anchored to the water view. The lower level is its own self-contained suite — bedroom, full bath, den with a second gas fireplace, and a games-and-work table — built for older kids or a remote-working partner who wants their own corner. OUTDOOR LIVING The wraparound deck becomes your outdoor room, composite decking and white railings framing the harbor panorama. Woven furniture includes a dining table for al fresco meals and lounge chairs for afternoon reading. A gas grill stands ready for fresh catch. Views stretch across the water to distant hills. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS The entire third floor serves as a loft primary bedroom with a king bed and sitting area overlooking the water. On the main floor, one bedroom has a queen and another has two twins. The lower-level suite adds a queen with its own full bath. Sleeps 8. PROPERTY AMENITIES -- Full kitchen with stainless steel appliances -- Washer and dryer -- Two 55-inch TVs with Roku streaming -- Gas grill -- Wraparound deck with outdoor dining -- Parking for 4

Amenities

• BBQ grill
• Bathtub
• Beach
• Bed linens
• Body soap
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Ceiling fan
• Coffee
• Coffee maker
• Conditioner
• Dining table
• Dishes and silverware
• Dishwasher
• Dryer
• Dryer in common space
• Essentials
• Extra pillows and blankets
• Family/kid friendly
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• Fishing
• Free parking on street
• Garage
• Garden or backyard

Neighborhood

Your harbor perch puts you at the heart of Bodega Bay's working waterfront. Walk to legendary Spud Point Crab Company (0.4 mi) for their famous crab sandwiches and award-winning clam chowder — expect lines on weekends but it's worth the wait. South Salmon Creek Beach stretches just 0.4 miles away for beachcombing and sunset walks. For morning coffee, The Birds Cafe (0.7 mi) gets you caffeinated before whale watching from Bodega Head. Stock up on essentials at Pelican Plaza Grocery & Deli (0.7 mi) or Diekmann's Bay Store (0.7 mi). Terrapin Creek (0.8 mi) brings fine dining to this fishing village when you want to celebrate. Bodega Dunes Beach (0.6 mi) offers calmer waters than the open coast, while Westside Regional Park (1.0 mi) provides hiking trails and picnic spots.

Guest access

Settle in beneath the soaring A-frame ceilings as the harbor opens out through the window wall — bay views from the kitchen, the dining table, and the deck. The whole home is yours, with a wood-burning fireplace, a gas fireplace, and outdoor dining set up under the vaulted beams. Your check-in details land before you arrive, and the driveway out front holds up to four cars.

Things to know

The home features security cameras at the front driveway for everyone's safety and comfort. Four staircases connect the three levels — something to consider with young children. While there's only partial air conditioning upstairs, the coastal breezes and morning fog keep the home naturally cool year-round. You'll have two fireplaces to choose from on chilly evenings — the wood-burning stove in the living room or the gas fireplace in the lower-level den. For streaming services, you'll need to log in with your own accounts on the Roku TVs. The dramatic A-frame architecture means sloped ceilings in the loft bedroom — cozy but worth noting for taller guests. The wraparound deck offers the best sunset views in Bodega Bay — don't miss the golden hour when the harbor lights up. Bring layers even in summer; coastal fog rolls in most mornings and evenings can be chilly.

From past guests

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