This house is great—I only gave it one less star due to a couple of things we didn't like. I wish the BBQ was located on the deck; it was neither fun nor convenient to BBQ in the driveway. Since the BBQ must be returned to the garage after use, it didn’t make sense to haul it around to the back of the house, especially with no easy path to do so. It would have been much nicer to grill on the back patio/deck while enjoying the ocean view. I suggest the owner consider getting a cover for the BBQ and placing it on the deck. Also, just a heads-up to future guests: the private beach access isn’t really worth it. The steep concrete stairs have a makeshift handrail made from a garden hose, which ends before you reach the beach. Once at the bottom, you have to navigate piles of driftwood and a small creek, which makes access both challenging and potentially dangerous. You're better off driving to Seaside Beach, just 30 seconds north by car. Besides these minor inconveniences, the home is nicely updated and has all the necessary amenities. The beds are very comfortable, and the primary bedroom has a great en suite shower. There are also three full bathrooms, which was a big plus! One other note: although the listing says it’s in Fort Bragg, the house is actually about 14 miles north of downtown—closer to Westport and just past Inglenook. It takes a bit of time to drive into Fort Bragg, so plan accordingly. That said, the home is located in a nice, quiet neighborhood. The rooms are large and clean, and it’s a peaceful retreat overall. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get away from the city.
This house is great—I only gave it one less star due to a couple of things we didn't like. I wish the BBQ was located on the deck; it was neither fun nor convenient to BBQ in the driveway. Since the BBQ must be returned to the garage after use, it didn’t make sense to haul it around to the back of the house, especially with no easy path to do so. It would have been much nicer to grill on the back patio/deck while enjoying the ocean view. I suggest the owner consider getting a cover for the BBQ and placing it on the deck. Also, just a heads-up to future guests: the private beach access isn’t really worth it. The steep concrete stairs have a makeshift handrail made from a garden hose, which ends before you reach the beach. Once at the bottom, you have to navigate piles of driftwood and a small creek, which makes access both challenging and potentially dangerous. You're better off driving to Seaside Beach, just 30 seconds north by car. Besides these minor inconveniences, the home is nicely updated and has all the necessary amenities. The beds are very comfortable, and the primary bedroom has a great en suite shower. There are also three full bathrooms, which was a big plus! One other note: although the listing says it’s in Fort Bragg, the house is actually about 14 miles north of downtown—closer to Westport and just past Inglenook. It takes a bit of time to drive into Fort Bragg, so plan accordingly. That said, the home is located in a nice, quiet neighborhood. The rooms are large and clean, and it’s a peaceful retreat overall. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get away from the city.