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Charming cottage w/ dramatic views and fireplace. Ideal location

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 426.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Mendocino, CA
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mendocino Art Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Agate Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming cottage w/ dramatic views and fireplace. Ideal location

Headlands View Cottage

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***Please note that there may be guests staying in Headlands View Home during your stay. The Home is a detached building with its own private entrance. Home guests have access to the large deck that separates the two buildings. Cottage guests do not have access to the deck.***

Escape to this delightful hideaway and enjoy the best of two worlds - both Mendocino Village and Mendocino Headlands State Park are literally at your doorstep! Take a five-minute walk to a picturesque nearby beach, stunning cliff-side bluffs, or along the expansive state park just across the street. Or if you prefer, stroll five minutes in the other direction to quaint cafés, bakeries, boutiques, restaurants, and galleries.

Headlands View Cottage has its own pathway and private entrance and is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway or small family gathering. The Cottage is fully separate from Headlands View Home with a large deck between the two buildings (note that Cottage guests do not have access to any decks).

Downstairs you’ll find an inviting space that combines a kitchenette, living area, and dining area. The kitchenette includes a portable electric oven, a counter-top two-burner stove, microwave, mini-fridge, sink, and plenty of bowls, plates, and utensils for cooking and eating. It works great for preparing a memorable meal, storing/warming any delicious leftovers you might bring home from a nearby restaurant, or putting together quick snacks on the go. The dining table seats up to four. The gas fireplace keeps you warm while you snuggle up in the two luxurious recliner chairs or the sofa to read, watch TV, or simply take in the view in silence. The queen sofa sleeper downstairs comes complete with a comfy memory foam mattress.

A spiral staircase leads to a beautiful loft upstairs with a queen bed, built-in desk, and a gas wall heater. Two rocking chairs looking out over Mendocino Headlands State Park provide additional spaces to read, talk, doze, or quietly reflect.

What's nearby:
Welcome to Mendocino, the crown jewel of Mendocino County, which has been rated 'Most Picturesque Town' by Sunset Magazine! Villages, vineyards, marvelous state parks, and breathtaking natural beauty await. You'll be only half a mile from downtown Mendocino nestled between old-growth redwood forests and churning ocean waves. The town itself boasts a scenic location on a headland, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Mendocino is a treasure hunter's paradise featuring unique and stylish boutiques and galleries showcasing local art. The nearby state parks include Van Damme State Park (two miles), Russian Gulch State Park (two and a half miles), and Jackson State Forest (19 miles), so don't hesitate to pack your most comfortable hiking shoes to explore them! Rent a bike at the nearby Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too! (one and a half miles away) and ride along the beautiful Big River Canyon. You’ll also find delicious eats at local cafes or restaurants including Good Life Cafe, Luna Trattoria, Cafe Beaujolais, and Patterson's Pub to name just a few! Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless, fun activities to try here such as whale watching, horseback riding, The Skunk Train, which offers railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows and redwood forest, historic walking tours, and annual festivals.

Things to know:
Free WiFi with booster mesh units, strong enough for video-conferencing
TV with Xfinity/Comcast Cable and Netflix Streaming
Dog-friendly for a small, nightly fee!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

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 manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Mendocino

Located in Mendocino, this cottage is near the beach. Kelley House Museum and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and Mendocino Headlands State Park. Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mendocino Art Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Agate Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's Ice Cream Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Luna Trattoria - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage w/ dramatic views and fireplace. Ideal location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage w/ dramatic views and fireplace. Ideal location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage w/ dramatic views and fireplace. Ideal location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage w/ dramatic views and fireplace. Ideal location located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Mendocino Headlands State Park and Temple of Kwan Tai. Mendocino Art Center and Kelley House Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Perfect place to stay!

The location is incredible. Easily walk to everything downtown, the views of the headlands out the north windows is just so peaceful and relaxing. The rocking chairs by the window upstairs was a nice touch. We really enjoyed our stay here. And our pup loved the yard out back. Even with 2 houses on the same property, there’s plenty of privacy. It’s nice that each rental property has a yard on opposite sides of the buildings so even the dogs get some privacy when they play outside (yards are not enclosed by fencing but they’re big and the streets are not very busy). Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Perfect Cottage Stay in Mendocino

Lovely little cottage within walking distance to food, shopping and beautiful sunsets. This is not a ADA cabin, we didn’t need one. The upstairs loft has a spiral staircase so you have to be prepared to climb up. The bathroom is also on an elevated floor from the main room. Again none of that mattered to us. It was a perfect little cottage/cabin for a short visit to the coast. It had a great little toaster oven, and a microwave, we were able to reheat leftovers from wonderful restaurants. Plus we were able to purchase entree’ foods from the market that we could heat up after a long day at the botanical gardens. Walking down to watch the sunset and the high tides come in was an amazing opportunity from the location of our cottage. Mendocino locals are very welcoming and be sure to check out the local artist! We had to use the USPS office to ship things home after our visit! Thank you for a splendid stay in Mendocino!
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8/10 Good

Jason G.

Perfect for a quiet retreat

I loved how I could park my car for the entire stay and walk to "town" for food and drink as well as to the amazing headlands park.
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8/10 Good

Karen K.

Great location

Quiet and restful while also close and walkable to everything you need -- town shopping and beach hikes. A cozy cottage -- loved the gas fire and the upstairs rocking-chair view of the lighthouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vernon B.

Headlands View Cottage

It was nice to stay in a place that was as nice in person as it was in the online pictures! Perfectly clean, comfy recliners, sofa bed and queen bed both very comfortable, love the location within walking distance to the headlands and the downtown. We hope to come back and stay there again next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Francesca Z.

Peaceful funky cottage

Perfectly situated cottage for a Mendocino stay. Walking distance to restaurants, coffee, hiking and retail but far enough away that it is quiet and private. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning soon!
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6/10 Okay

Pamela D.

Cottage Near Headlands

Cute no-frills cottage near the headlands. Close to shopping walking trails, restaurants and the theater.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie K.

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

Cute Cottage

Perfect location. Not a place to stay if you have mobility issues. You have to walk in from the street where you have space to park one car. The bathroom is three steps up from the living space, and of course, the bedroom is up the spiral staircase. There is a sofa bed in the living area that folds out into a bed for those who can't make it up the stairs. The kitchen really isn't a kitchen, think more along the lines of what you would get in a motel room...basic small fridge, microwave, coffee maker. There is a hot plate, but the counter space in the kitchenette is very small and I didn't attempt to use it. The main heat is supplied by the gas fireplace in the living area, and there are two other space heaters...one downstairs and one in the bedroom. Other than that, this is a very comfortable and clean rental. You can walk everywhere! As a bonus, you can see the Point Cabrillo light station from the bedroom! It's a short walk to the bluffs to watch the ocean and whale watch! Definitely a great place for a short-term trip to the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sierra N.

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

Cozy Coastal Cottage

We enjoyed our time at this cute little cottage. The fireplace kept us cozy during the storms while we were there. Loved the location. I hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Terry L.

Cute small functional

Great location. Kitchen was tiny but worked, although being height challenged I couldn’t reach the top shelf where the coffee maker was and I didn’t see a step stool. Also I suggest a shower mat, the shower floor was slippery and could be a hazard. The only other thing, there were no pillow cases for the fold out couch pillows. I didn’t use the upstairs bed, so I took the pillows with cases from there. The spiral stairs were smaller than they looked in the photos and a bit much for me, especially for the middle of the night bathroom trips. I’m old! All in all a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Comfortable stay

Great location and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Irene I.

Headlands view cottage

Private, cozy, beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Zlata B., Baltimore, MD

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

Long stay in Mendocino

We enjoyed our 15 night stay at the Headlands Cottage. The location is excellent. The layout of the cottage was lovely and the cottage was very quiet. The cottage was relatively clean but not perfect. We had some trouble with spiders in the sleeping loft. Also, all the windows were dirty. The tv worked quite erratically, one day Samsung Chanels worked another day they didn't. The same for cable channels. The kitchenette was minimal. It needs some updating, including new burners. The refrigerator was very small and had a broken plastic insert for milk. It's probably great for someone who is staying for a long weekend. With all this said, loved the location and would return.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Peaceful and Quiet

Wonderful location. Private and quiet, but just a short walk to town. Literally a stone’s throw to beautiful Headlands State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

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

Quiet, Relaxing, and Beautiful Views

We spent a week relaxing in the peace and quiet while soaking in the beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Loved the quite setting

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H., Sonoma, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Great location! Bring a flashlight to walk a pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Short romantic getaway

This rental is perfectly located to walking distance to restaurants, shopping and walking the headland trails. It was clean and spacious feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Sally M.

Clean and cute

Pet friendly was a must for us this time and it was a nice quiet space. I’m not a fan of 10am checkout and because we were referred to Vacasa from VRBO, communication was minimal. Once someone contacted medical ally, the communication was great. Checkout will prevent me from staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Sasha B.

Perfect spot!

Excellent location and very quiet. Well stocked with cooking and eating utensils. Amazing views north towards Point Cabrillo lighthouse and within a minute walk of the headlands trail. Within walking distance to great restaurants too.

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Delightful

It has all that one needs, especially the headlands steps away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

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

Perfect spot! Cute and cozy

Cottage was walking distance from the headlands and town. All the amenities and beautiful view from the loft bedroom. perfect little getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay For Christmas Holiday

My partner Becky and I - and our 2 year old pup - stayed here for the Christmas holiday weekend. The cottage was well appointed and warm. The bed very comfortable. We never needed the kitchen as we walked to our relatives’ home about a block away for holiday meals. The headlands trails were literally right out the door.l which our puppy loved. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Kevin J.

Great location

Great location. Comfortable and quiet, but not a normal “Airbnb” type property with kitchen, laundry or any other extras. The deck and the hot tub in the pictures are not part of the cottage rental, which they state, however because of that there really isn’t anywhere to chill outside of the cottage on the property.

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