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Jughandle Coast Vacation Home

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Front of House
Living room and dining area
View of living room from kitchen
2 large sliding doors provide ample light
Dining area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fort Bragg, CA
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Noyo Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Glass Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Jughandle Coast Vacation Home

This home is conveniently located between Fort Bragg (5 minutes away) and the Village of Mendocino (10 minutes away). Located 1/4 mile from the beach, the home is also close to state parks (Jug Handle, Russian Gulch, Redwood Forest, Van Damm and McKerricher) which are especially great for hiking, biking and beach access.

The home is very private, set on two wooded acres. A grassy yard opens into a meadow surrounded by redwoods, pine and fir. The house features cathedral ceilings and warm wood floors throughout, a completely equipped kitchen, cable TV/VCR, CD player, telephone, toasty wood-stove with a glass window for dinners in firelight, and a large back&side deck with outdoor dining and a barbecue for grilling.

This Mendocino house has a king, a queen, and two trundle beds (each of these beds can sleep two singles or make into queen size beds). All firewood, linens, kitchen supplies, and bedding are provided for your convenience as well as a washer and dryer. Portable crib is available.

The house and deck are wheel chair accessible but the bathroom is not large enough to accommodate a standard wheel chair.

Airport: Little River Airport

Property manager

Matt or Cathy McKeon
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fort Bragg

Located in Fort Bragg, this holiday home is near the beach. Sea Glass Museum and Triangle Tattoo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Skunk Train. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Fort Bragg, CA

What's nearby

  • Sea Glass Museum - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Noyo Harbor - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Skunk Train - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Glass Beach - 8 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cowlick's Ice Cream Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Gallitos - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jughandle Coast Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jughandle Coast Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jughandle Coast Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jughandle Coast Vacation Home located?

This family-friendly Fort Bragg holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jughandle State Natural Reserve and Sea Glass Museum. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Caspar Headlands State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Perfect Stay

What a great experience! We has so much fun exploring the property. The home was appointed quite well...everything from comfy beds, very functional kitchen and a washer/dryer which is always a plus on a beach vacation. We enjoyed the peace of being in the country but still 10 minutes from everything in town. Having a state beach less than a mile away was great! In the evenings we enjoyed a fire in the wood stove that had plenty of firewood waiting for us. Communication with the hosts was perfect. Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us Matt and Cathy! Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Joy at Jughandle

This was the 2nd time my two grown sons and I have stayed at this Jughandle house while visiting Ft. Bragg.Once again, we found that the house met our needs perfectly.Owners, Matt and Kathy, have appointed the place beautifully and stocked it completely. We would stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

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

Love the house and the property

I did a brother trip and it was a special memory at a place we were at 10 years ago with our daughters , thanks again for such nice accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil J.

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

Nice and relaxing

We had an amazing stay at this cabin! It was the perfect getaway for our small family. The cabin had everything we needed—comfortable, well-equipped, and incredibly cozy. The main room was spacious and open, with an incredible fireplace that made our evenings so relaxing.The patio deck was a highlight, offering a peaceful spot to unwind and watch the many beautiful birds around. We loved the quiet and secluded setting, which made for a truly peaceful escape. Plus, it was just a quick drive to the beach, making it easy to enjoy both relaxation and adventure.We would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittni P.

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

Great spot!

We loved the bedding and the entire property! Simply wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Claire T.

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

Everything was great - just issues with water

Came to stay here for a 3 day weekend with my father. We both found everything comfortable and while it took a while to heat the place up, it was very cozy once things got to a warmer temp. This house is a 10 mins drive away from a lot of great areas of Mendocino and Fort Bragg which was very convenient. We also appreciated the board game selection!One large issue for us was that the water was dark yellow. Our first notice of this was with the toilet because it looked like someone had forgotten to flush, but really that was the color of the tank water. But when we realized this was also the same color that came out of the sink and shower, that gave us a little bit of ick. It made us opt out of using the coffee maker or drinking the tap water in general. I'm assuming this is a rust issue or something similar. We took some video/photos of this but I don't see an option to attach here. If this had been fixed it would have been a 5/5 for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Following M.

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

Perfect retreat for holidays

We had such a good time in this cozy place. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed. Plenty of space in the backyard and patio around the house. It is located close to Ford Bragg, ocean and forrest : all what we wanted :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose D.

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

Great mini vacation place

Once we got the house warm it was nice and cozy. Loved the upgrades in the kitchen, especially the coffee maker. Bring in drinking water.Will book again! This was our third time here. Very reasonable rates and lovely grounds surrounding the house. Also no HOST house hovering nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Forest House

We all loved this home. Absolutely beautiful, rustic yet with comfort and beautiful design, the natural landscape and proximity to jug handle and Fort Bragg were all totally optimal. The little children felt at home and slept soundly. I think we will try to come back here before too long.Just a side note for our hosts: we did find an animal carcass in the front/side yard by the swings. It seemed to be in a state of advanced decay. Not sure if there is anything to be done about that, but I would want them to know.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Close to the ocean. Loved the wood burning stove.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Overnight Stay for Skunk Train

I loved how easy the reserving and check in was. The property is beautiful. We even had a deer walk by the back yard. Very clean and close to everything. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Clean and Comfortable

We stayed for one night, just a quick stop on our coastal road trip, and it was perfect for our group of four. Very comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

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

Quick trip to ca north coast

House was nice, clean and we enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy M.

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

Location Location Location

We loved this property because of its location. Close to everything we love about the Mendocino Coast: Restaurants and shopping in Fort Bragg, Noyo Headlands and Harbor, Mendo Botanical Gardens, Jughandle Reserve, Pt Cabrillo Light, and the village of Mendocino itself. That said, the home was very comfortable both indoors and out, would definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you Matt and Cathy!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Lovely house near Fort Bragg

Great house with a woodsy back yard, convenient to Fort Bragg and to the state park! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Beautiful getaway

This is our 6th stay at this beautiful home--that says it all! The house is comfortable, clean, private, and quiet, surrounded by trees and greenery. We hope to return many more times!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadaf N.

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

Would stay there again!

The smell of cleaning products bothered my wife, but that happens at many places, doesn't it?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

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

The Perfect Spot

We enjoyed, again, this wonderful house and yard. It is comfortable, spacious and welcoming. We plan to be back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Jughandle Coast Vacation Home

Charming property, set back off the lane and made more private by the front landscape. Very quiet with a really peaceful backyard. Property owners very good about communicating with us regarding the property when we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

The perfect get away!

Great location! We Come here every year! This is our heaven on earth!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

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

Lovely rental in Mendocino

This house is simple on the outside but beautifully finished on the inside. There was a lot of privacy on the property and a beautiful patio and garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

T A.

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

Meh..better in pics

Nice place but I went even mention the pond area ..not accessible. Couldn't sleep in past 6am..the blinds weren't able to be drawn no coverings for top windows and 2 of 3 windows wdnt open latches are broken. The front walkway is covered in sticky weeds kept sticking to my shoe laces and socks ..the back deck has sticky leaves. The tub spout came apart 1st day when trying to shower...contacted owner ..no response back entire trip ..we were able to put it back together ..some coffee would of been nice. But overall was okay place nothing special about it tho Checkoutlist appears they want you to do the cleaning for next person to arrive not sure why the service fee was included we didn't get any .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

3 nights.

A very relaxing place. Plenty of outdoor space to play around, or sit and enjoy. All of the furniture is comfortable. It's definitely worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matt or Cathy McKeon

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