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TV, fireplace
Internet, bed sheets
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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1 bathroomSleeps 427 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Mendocino, CA
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park
    1 min walk
  • Temple of Kwan Tai
    5 min walk
  • Mendocino Art Center
    5 min walk

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this cottage's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mendocino Headlands State Park. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace and a sofa bed
  • Steps from Mendocino Headlands State Park and 5 minutes on foot from Temple of Kwan Tai
Charming cottage w/ dramatic views and fireplace. Ideal location offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Mendocino cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 290 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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Charming cottage w/ dramatic views and fireplace. Ideal location Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 50 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Janie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Zlata B., Baltimore, MD

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
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.

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
Loved the quite setting
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H., Sonoma, Ca

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Andria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at headlands
Beautiful studio walking distance from town and most amazing coastline on earth
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint solo stay
This cottage is cozy with excellent heater stove and beautiful views of the ocean and fields. Walk 3 mins to the outrageously wild waves hitting the coves. Good life coffee is up the street for coffee/breakfast/lunch and great dinners at Fog Eater and Trillium. Would come back in a heartbeat and stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway in mendocino
Location and neighborhood is awesome. Highly recommended. Only gripe was the smoke detector which would go off in the middle of the night even if we were not cooking. Overall it was an awesome experience and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay.
The cottage is really nice. We found it large enough for what we needed. There really isn’t a kitchen but we didn’t need one.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It had everything we needed and in the perfect location to wander in to town or out to the headlands. The cottage was clean and comfortable, and very cozy when it was cold and rainy outside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

mr. andrew o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Seaside Cottage
The Cottage was just perfect for our small family to stay a few days in the charming town of Mendocino. The seaside location, surrounded with striking views and stunning locations, provided many opportunities for exploring the area's natural beauty. We'd love to return to this property again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Talk to me of Mendocino…
You cannot beat this location if you prefer peace, quiet and tranquility. The headlands are at your door step. One can walk for groceries, restaurants, or to the beach. The people are friendly. The scenery is beautiful. The sounds and smells of the sea are everywhere. These accommodations are basic. The kitchenette is adequate, but cooking a large meal would be a challenge. The neighbor’s fence near the entrance should be fixed. Overall, our family absolutely loved our stay. We have a six-year-old daughter and a medium sized dog and all our wants and desires we met.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

nancy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time inspite of a less than operational kitchen
For a 'cottage' it was nicely done. The bed upstairs was ultra comfortable, the sofa bed was almost unsleepable. The kitchen "hot" plates took more than 5 minutes to warm up and they didn't warm up much. Not great for us as we hauled in a lot of food to prepare in the cottage, but had to go out for meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, fantastic location
This cottage was ideal for our family visit. It's the perfect size for a small family with comfortable bedroom upstairs and a great sofa bed in the living area. Everything was super clean and well maintained. The location was ideal for us, easy walking distance to food and shops as well as a beautiful trail along the ocean cliffs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ziah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute spot, great for a little getaway
Comfortable, cute, and perfect for a person or couple. Quaint little (gas) fireplace, close to the town, close to the ocean. Pretty great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020