Reviews from La Belle Vie Guests
Discover what previous visitors have said about their time at this Bodega Harbour vacation home. Their feedback points to the inviting rooms, the water views, and the thoughtful details that made their getaways special.
July 2020
Arriving with high expectations, these guests found the home surpassed them, describing it as the nicest and best-equipped rental they had tried in Bodega Bay. They cooked most meals on site and loved the kitchen and dining views, plus the binoculars and telescope. The jacuzzi and fire pit made for an unforgettable family week, and they mentioned the picnic basket and kites as thoughtful beach touches. They intend to come back and would recommend the home to others.
January 2020
A family who had rented several homes in Bodega Harbour called this one the best, praising the kitchen, open layout, comfortable beds, views, hot tub, and extra amenities. They said they would definitely return and thanked the owners for sharing the home.
August and September 2019
One group loved the roomy kitchen and living area, the windows and views, and counted the spa and fire pit as bonuses. Another guest visiting Bodega Bay for the first time called the experience a dream come true. A weekend gathering brought family stories, birdwatching, all-day views, and use of the outdoor gas fireplace and telescope during the full harvest moon.
September 2019
Guests celebrating a birthday month were delighted by how fantastic everything was and said the stay has become an annual tradition. They thanked the owners for letting them stay and said they did not want to leave.
June 2019
Visitors praised the quality and comfort as above and beyond, noting the home has everything needed. They enjoyed the views, the fire pit, and the hot tub, and their three-year-old loved the vacation house. They hope to stay again and thanked the owners for the movies.
February and April 2019
A guest celebrating a 27th birthday described a relaxing weekend with an amazing house and wonderful view, and thanked the hosts for the wine. Another family, after staying in more than a dozen homes over 15 years, called this one of the best.
June 2019
A guest enjoyed the remodel and home comforts while sipping wine from an adirondack chair on the front patio, watching partridges and listening to waves and seals in the distance. They plan to return to this magical place on the bay.
February 2018
A couple spent their honeymoon here after marrying in Occidental and enjoyed golf, walks, wine by the fire pit, the movie library, the hot tub, and cooking in the kitchen. A hummingbird feeder brought daily visitors, and they felt warmly welcomed. They thanked Bodega Bay and Beyond for the recommendation and hope to return.
What Guests Love Most About the Home
- The kitchen and open floor plan, often described as well-stocked, spacious, and a favorite place to cook and gather.
- Views and windows, including ocean and water views, dining views, and wildlife watching from the patio.
- Outdoor extras such as the hot tub, fire pit, and front patio with adirondack chairs.
- Thoughtful touches including binoculars, a telescope, a movie library, a picnic basket, and kites for the beach.
- Comfort and quality, with beds and furnishings described as above and beyond expectations.
Common Questions
Planning your own stay? The guest notes above show how the home's kitchen, open layout, and outdoor spaces come together for relaxed gatherings. Browse the Gallery for more photos, or reach out to the reservation team to ask about availability.