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Dog-friendly waterfront home with full kitchen & WiFi - near the beach

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Perched near Greenwood State Beach and cove, Greenwood Beach Cottage offers a cozy retreat with spectacular views. Unwind on the deck while sipping your favorite beverage or head inside to cozy up in front of the fireplace. This dog-friendly cottage features Free WiFi, a full kitchen, and free parking for 3 vehicles.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly waterfront home with full kitchen & WiFi - near the beach

Greenwood Beach Cottage

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Picture yourself at this cozy, dog-friendly cottage with spectacular views, just steps from Greenwood State Beach and cove. This rental is perfect for a romantic getaway where you can enjoy the majesty of the ocean out on the deck while you sip your favorite beverage, take in the amazing show of stars in the evening, or head inside and cozy up in front of the fireplace.

What's nearby:
Queenie's Roadhouse Café, with delicious coffee drinks and sumptuous fresh omelets, is a two-minute walk from the cottage, while the Elk Grocery and Deli next door has all the fixings to fill your picnic baskets. Take a short stroll over to Bridget Dolan's Pub and delight in the warm ambiance and excellent menu. Just 10 miles up the coast, enjoy dinner at Ledford House or the Albion River Inn, or continue north a few more miles to reach the picturesque community of Mendocino. With its quaint period inns, breathtaking views, and superb restaurants, Mendocino is bursting with artsy, unique shops for all. Visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens that overlook the ocean or explore the “secret” Glass Beach near Fort Bragg where the ground glistens with multicolored sea glass.

If you’re interested in hiking or doing some wine-tasting at the houses of nationally acclaimed local labels, travel east to walk among the expansive set of old redwoods at Hendy Woods State Parks, and then visit a host of famous vineyards and wineries - such as Navarro and Husch - nestled throughout the Tuscany-inspired Anderson Valley.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Dogs up to 30 lbs. are welcome
Please note that cell service is very inconsistent here; please read and/or print out all maps, driving directions, and instructions prior to departure

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4. Weight limit: 30 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

NEW Listing Dog-friendly Waterfront Home
Dog-friendly Waterfront Home House
20459
Dog-friendly Waterfront Home
NEW Listing Dog-friendly Waterfront Home House
NEW Listing Dog-friendly Waterfront Home w/ Full Kitchen & Beach

About the neighborhood

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Elk, CA

What's nearby

  • Greenwood State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mendocino Coast Massage - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Irish Beach - 13 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Navarro River Redwoods State Park - 17 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Manchester Beach - 24 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbor House Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Greenwood restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beacon Light Comm & Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maritime Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elk House - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly waterfront home with full kitchen & WiFi - near the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly waterfront home with full kitchen & WiFi - near the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly waterfront home with full kitchen & WiFi - near the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly waterfront home with full kitchen & WiFi - near the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Elk vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Greenwood State Beach, Greenwood Community Center, and Mendocino Coast Massage. Irish Beach and Navarro River Redwoods State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Dog-friendly waterfront home with full kitchen & WiFi - near the beach Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

6.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Breathtaking!!!

We had such a wonderful stay at teh Greenwood Beach Cottage. The pictures will not deceive you. The location is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for pristine coastline views, and access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Ines S.

Adorable bungalow!

Super clean and bright little house! Perfect for two… and our pup. View from the rooms and deck were spectacular! Sunsets, the best.

10/10 Excellent

Josephine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous place

The location and view were outstanding! If you want a quiet, relaxing, simple place where you can sit in bed and stare at a gorgeous view all day long, and walk to a lovely beach daily, this is the perfect spot for you! It was a bit of a drive to Mendo, hiking, etc., but we didn't mind. Do be aware that the place is not especially private from your cohabitors. The one bathroom is accessible through the back bedroom, and the front bedroom (with the view) has a curtain rather than a door.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lorrie E.

Lovely time

This house feels bigger in person than in the listing. We saw the other reviews about the steep driveway but it didn't worry us much but we had a jeep. Kitchen well appointed. Views outstanding. Clean for a remote area like that. I expected to see a bug at any moment but never did. A family of deer was out roaming right next to the house one evening. You can walk to the market and vendors in the tiny town and to the park to take the trail to the beach. We'd absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Aida K.

The views are spectacular

The views at this rental are spectacular. The house is clean and comfortable. The deck in the back for enjoy the view was so great we sat out to watch sunset even though it was raining. There are many hummingbirds that fly around all over the garden and are also fun to watch. We had an unfortunate safety issue. We travel with a small travel trailer 6x10 feet and asked if the property was suitable for us to park it. We were told it was suitable . It was not due to the steep driveway that is on a cliff and the size of the parking area. We spent a great deal of time with many texts and calls arranging with Vacasa to have assistance leaving the property safely with our trailer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Catherine M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic view but terrible beds. Overpriced given the condition of the house.

The view is INCREDIBLE and can be enjoyed sitting up in the double bed or from chairs outside. BUT the beds were so soft that we both slept very badly and woke up with sore necks and backs. They were so uncomfortable that we chose to drive home late in the day rather than stay for our second night. The house was clean but needs maintenance - one screen in the sunroom/bedroom is completely torn at the bottom, many windows have failed and are cloudy, the stairs down to the deck are uneven and sloping etc. A pest control person showed up and spray liquid and spread pellets or something around the house. Fortunately, we asked him if it was safe for our dog and he advised us to keep the dog in for the next half hour. If we had returned to the house ten minutes later, we would have been unaware of the newly applied poison. Instructions for how to get down to the beach below would have been nice. It is easy to walk to but not immediately obvious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view and location! Cozy house, a wonderful place overall. The only negative was the loose gravel driveway at such a steep incline. Our car got stuck trying to pull out one evening. It should definitely be paved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Killer view

Although the driveway was steep, overall property was comfortable. Needs lots of tlc outside and clearing for dogs. Did not know how to check out until we could get reception. We actually left at 9:30 am!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gale C.

Love this place

The view was awesome, the house was exceptionally clean, staff was very helpful & friendly when I needed helping opening & locking up the door when arriving & departing I cannot wait to return. I will rent this place again
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10/10 Excellent

Kosha C.

Beautifully located cottage.

It was a great experience from booking to check out. The views from the cottage are picturesque. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and loved being this close to the ocean. Night sky when clear was incredible. Our interactions with the locals were some we will always cherish.

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Don’t stay here if you don’t have four wheel drive we could not get our car out of the gravel drive way for one hour and Vacasa was no help. The house is adequate the view is breathtaking. The little town is great. But I would never stay in a Vacasa managed property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Angela G.

If you don’t have four wheel drive don’t stay here

Location was great. House was outdated but had the basics. We had been told that the drive was steep and gravel so we were careful pulling in and were able to park in the driveway just fine. The next day it took us an hour to get our car(Prius) out of the steep gravel driveway. That put a huge damper on our trip. So my biggest advice is don’t stay here if you don’t have four wheel drive. We called the Vacasa helpline totally unhelpful, smug and a little hostile. The local guy was a bit better and seemed to at least understand us but communication was just through voicemail since the region has spotty cell service he suggested parking on the road or the nearby state beach public parking. Anyway we ended up taking a risk and parking at the nearby state beach parking for the second night and we just ended up lucky since there was a sign that said no overnight parking. Listen elk is beautiful, the house is adequate, the view from the house is unparalleled. But for me this being the first Vacasa managed property I have ever stayed at, I would never stay here again especially because no remediation for huge inconvenience was offered. The Vacasa phone/text agents are a joke and are completely unequipped, for example if anytime passed and I texted again then it would be a new person who clearly didn’t read the history and I would have to explain to them all over again what happened. Anyway this house was a pretty penny, if you have four wheel drive and don’t really need help from Vacasa helpline then you should be okay. But I forever will have a bad taste in mouth about any Vacasa managed property. Just tell people they need four wheel drive to stay there!!! I wasn’t even gonna write a review but since I received incessant emails about reviewing here ya go.

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break mini vacation

The views from the house were incredible! Loved the walk to the beach with my son and dogs. The market was lovely, and The Elk Restaurant and the Greenwood were wonderful. Would've love to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael W.

Beautiful location with very close beach access.

This house has a spectacular view and the sound of waves crashing on the rocks will leave you mesmerized.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th Anniversary

Perfect beach view and Elk is a sweet little town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven by the beach

We have stayed here several time with our dog. We got engaged on the beach below so it holds a special place in our heart! The views are breathtaking and the sound of the waves relaxing throughout our stay! Can not wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Cathy C.

Elk Vacation cottage

Nice vacation cottage to get away and cool off during the hot summer months in the valley.
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10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Great Private Getaway

This was a great private cottage with direct access to a private beach and amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Gary W.

Nice quiet place

Clean, had everything I needed. Nice view of ocean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Danny W.

Greenwood Cottage

The view is amazing!! The area is beautiful and just off the beaten path enough to truly unwind. The Elk store across the way was convenient and Mendocino/Fort Bragg not too far away. Overall a really great vacation getaway!
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8/10 Good

Jocelyne S.

Amazing location!

Elk is a great little town with several food options, and we especially loved the Greenwood and the Elk. Trail access to the beach is up the road at the park. Comfy beds and great fireplace. Would definitely recommend and hope to return!

8/10 Good

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful View & Location, needs improvements

The location, beach access and view from home was amazing! The home was decently stocked, but some needs some small improvements. The faucet in the shower needs replaced & the sink is rickety in the bathroom. There were ant bait traps all over the home, and we saw a few ants. The main concern is the entrance to the home. It’s not really the grade of the driveway, but the blind entrance onto HWY 1. The shrubs should be removed and a mirror added for better vision. We had to use my 16 year old son as a look out to pull out of the driveway. Love the view and location, a few things could dramatically improve the impression of this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette S., Wenatchee, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity now

Stunning ocean view, cozy environment, everything worked, fun walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazimg views

The views and access to the beach made this place spectacular! We loved the natural setting above all else.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Darling little cottage

Cute place, great views, beach access without crossing roads!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023