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Ocean view home with free WiFi, private hot tub, furnished deck, & gas grill
Albion, CA

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Madeline W., Kelseyville, California

Liked: Cleanliness
The pros and cons of Albion Garden
Many pros to our stay…Large picture windows in living and dining rms with lovely ocean view. The well stocked kitchen was appreciated. Enough chairs for everyone around the dining room table. Large shower in front bathroom very nice. Loved the hot tub on the back deck. Cons…fireplace is the main sort of heat but just a very few sticks of kindling to start fire. First morning my husband had to chop more kindling in overgrown backyard. Hauled Lg pieces of wood from this area. A short time later he felt an irritation in lower abdomen area and discovered a tick burrowing. A better supply of kindling to start and a supply of additional kindling and wood at end of deck would keep guests out of overgrowth and tick area. Couch bed in Living Room is more suitable for young children than 1-2 adults. Closet in front bedroom not available so hooks on outside of closet door and back of bedroom door would be nice. One hook in bathroom is not adequate. Three windows in frt bedroom with patterned curtains that are see through at night with lights on. Only front window has a shade. Even if lower half of windows were frosted as bathroom window is there would be more privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Madeline, thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the large picture windows. We apologize that your husband picked up a tick chopping wood. We have passed on your suggestions to the local manager to discuss with the owner. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope we can host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Eco friendly, clean, good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig P., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Mendo Getaway
This cottage, perched just over Hiway 1 from the Pacific Ocean herself, this is the mythical get away we dream about. Two ensuite bedrooms, and then a convivial living space -- living room with wood-burning fire box, dining room -- where all can gather while meals are being prepared in a very well equipped kitchen. Great place.. if you can get to it through the abundant and glorious cala lilies that flourish lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed
We liked the layout of the home, but were disappointed that we were unable to use the hot tub (it was supposed to be fixed the day before we arrived) and the grounds could use a little TLC. It would have been nice if there was a table umbrella on the patio. We were unable to check in at 4 pm because the housekeeper was still cleaning it. Aside, from all that, we did enjoy our stay and love the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need some TLC. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the house for future guests. Please know that our guest services team is available 24 hours a day to assist should any concerns arise during your visit. We look forward to hosting your next stay!

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN N., RENO, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT!
A very comfortable home on beautiful property with flowers everywhere, huge updated kitchen. A very nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phoenix D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Stay
We had a wonderful time at this house in Albion. It is really well kept, very clean inside, and has a nice outside space. The hot tub with an ocean view is great. The kitchen is newer and spacious, great for cooking for a couple (which we were) but would also be excellent for a group/family. It's a quiet neighborhood, and although there is a little noise from Hwy 1 it felt cozy and private. It's an easy drive to a lot of great spots along the coast, and right next to the Albion river. Check in was straightforward and simple. Vacasa manages this property and we received several ready-made texts from them about our experiences (check in, cleanliness, check out, etc), but no response to the messages we sent through VRBO - not an issue, just a little impersonal. Overall this was a good experience and we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Albion getaway.
Great location. Beautiful views. Excellent kitchen. Comfortable beds. Just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Close to excellent restaurants and activities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

george k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stuck in remote area with no internet or phone service
Ocean view home with free WiFi, private hot tub, furnished deck, & gas grill Star Star Star Star Star Spent hours driving to Mendocino 6mi to get service to reach out to Vacasa The front door didn’t lock and the internet connection information was wrong. 3days to get service, our friends has to leave early because they couldn’t work with out the internet. The last night a stranger enter’s the house while we were at dinner left the door open with our dog inside and the house is on Hwy 1. They left a iPad on the kitchen counter , when we called t property manager they had no idea who was there!! Service from the Local Manager was terrible and we were only offered $75 compensation . We are going to challenge the fee with our credit card company Date of arrival - April 30, 2022 Reservation ID #F14PNH1K
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hello George, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. Please know this is not normal . We are very sorry you weren't able to use the internet and that you had issues with the door lock. It is always our goal for our guests to be able to use everything the home has to offer. We hope the refund that you did receive helped to compensate. We hope you will give us the opportunity to impress you in the future. Thank you for being our guests.

10/10 Excellent

Fran B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful peaceful respite
This spacious home is lovely with great hot hot tub, ocean views, full kitchen, central heat and wood burning fireplace. A great place to stay, cook, read a book and relax! And only 5 miles to downtown Mendocino. Even if it's gray outside it is still beautiful. Only "downside" (none of which are major!) is the house doesn't come with descriptions of how to use things which would have been useful - coffee maker, toaster, washer-dryer, tv (we could find no regular broadcast stations). If staying longer than a weekend there was no way to know how to maintain the hot tub (we called and they came out). And, the internet worked fine (we were told it may not). But there is no cell reception (we have AT&T) and no landline. We figured out we needed to turn "wi-fi calling on" under settings/phone/Wi-Fi calling. That way we could make and receive cell phone calls over the internet at this property. But these are minor compared to how lovely the house is overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away
Will be looking to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Gwen D., Paris, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Location
Three of us, a couple and a good friend, enjoyed Albion to visit wineries, enjoy amazing coastal views, redwoods, lovely small towns and great restaurants. The area did not disappoint! The house was a good place to relax in the evening to share our wine purchases on the deck or in the living room. We would have enjoyed the house even more if the back bedroom mattress was newer and the pots and pans were not damaged making it challenging to cook a meal. Super location with a view!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great coastal getaway!
The place was perfect for our getaway in the Mendocino area! Everything we could have needed was there for us and the outdoor space was excellent. The location was convenient to many different areas of interest. Would definitely stay here again on a future trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lara L., Boise

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Stay in Cozy Albion Cottage
Property was clean and cozy. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio looking at the ocean and smelling the sea air. House was spacious, and bathrooms and kitchen were large and remodeled. Kitchen was well stocked. Hot tub was clean and while small it was perfect size for two. Only complaint was there were no linens for sofa bed besides the mattress cover. Also the doorknob to back bathroom was broken and in need of repair. We stayed Friday- Sunday in August 2021, took a few trips into Mendocino which was a beautiful, scenic drive, but wish we were closer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Hi Lara. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this valuable feedback. We're glad to hear that you were able to enjoy this wonderful cottage and all that it had to offer! We do apologize that there weren't enough linens in the home and that the doorknob wasn't working. We have passed this feedback to our local manager so that these issues can be addressed by the appropriate parties. We do hope that we have another chance in the future to better impress you!

8/10 Good

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and Quaint!
This house is one of the nicest we've rented in that it is quaint, charming, updated enough, roomy and full of natural light. Location is excellent for exploring Mendo coast. What would make for a better stay is the following; • decent pots and pans for cooking, provided cookware is old, scratched and unhealthy for use, • bakeware as in roasting pan and cookie sheets, • back master suite bed is VERY soft, a firmer mattress would be more comfortable, • extra pillows, • house was overall clean but there was still plenty of dust on furniture, • garden needs maintenance. None the less we had a wonderful stay and would definitely rent this house again!! THANK YOU!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Loved this sweet little place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!
Property was centrally located for our daily excursions. Cozy, clean and quiet. Loved preparing meals in the updated, large kitchen. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Suzy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good getaway
This place worked great for our family of four.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Albion week
We had a great week staying on this property. The home was awesome! There were only 2 negatives... 1. There needs to be a shade for the master bedroom. The Sun woke us up at 7am. 2. We needed to call in find the code for the hot tub lock. It was not given to us. But once we got the code... hot tub every night!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Kathy. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed this home and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. We'll be sure any codes needed to access the hot tub are readily available for future guests, and we'll also look into adding shades for the master bedroom. We look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect retreat
What a lovely, comfortable home..Maintaining the California craftsman style with all the modern upgrades...Wish we could have stayed longer...As we say in Hawaii “Mahalo Nui Loa” Kate & Tom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C., Reno nevada

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
We enjoyed our stay. No problems. We would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pat R., Willows, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Albion house
Great place to get away. Everything was just as we had hoped!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Anna S., Ione California

OMG the Smell!!!
Unfortunately, the cons outweigh the pros. Normally I love the places we’ve stayed using VRBO, so I hate to complain ... but ... 1. The smell When you're paying exorbitant fees ... part of that a cleaning fee ... then you open the door and the smell takes your breath away (the smell is mildew mixed with dog urine) ... it’s upsetting. 2. There is NO phone. None! No landline. No cell service. NOTHING. If anything goes wrong ... good luck. 3. No TV Supposedly there’s Netflix. Ummm... yeah ... no login information so no TV. 4. Hot tub maybe made for 2? I specifically searched for a place with a hot tub... Seriously, we’re short. I’m 5’4” and my husband is 5’6”. If you’re legs are longer than that you’re going to be eating your knees. Here’s the pros ... kitchen was functional, clean towels, clean bedding, the fireplace worked and there's wood out back. Honestly, we stayed there as little as possible...I couldn't get past the smell. I was specifically looking for a place with a hot tub... which was extremely small ... because we were looking for a romantic anniversary get away. I was pretty disappointed. Next time we'll do one of the myriad of bed & breakfasts, an inn or a cute little cabin that seem to be everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
We appreciate this guest's feedback. This home underwent a deep cleaning just prior to their reservation. We have not received complaints of any odor since. Service is spotty in the area. There is cable provided, and Netflix streaming is available if our guests have an account. The pictures on the listing accurately reflect the hot tubs size.

8/10 Good

Kim L.

Charming Place
WE loved this place.... coffee in the hot tub in the morning..... beautiful fireplace at night. Kitchen had everything. Can walk to the Albion River Inn for a wonderful restaurant.! We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018