Family-friendly vacation rentals in Mendocino County

Charming CasparCottage Waterfall in the Redwoods

CasparCottage. is a charming quiet nicely appointed cottage that we built on our 5 private acres 3 miles from the ocean and 10 minutes from Mendocino or Fort Bragg. Walk to the WATERFALL in the Russian Gulch State Park from the cottage. We are at the eastern edge of the park. We've been sharing our cottage with guests for many years and have many guests that return year after year. It's a perfect place for a honeymoon, anniversary, special occasion or quiet retreat. We provide breakfast goodies!

Juliette's Place - Be In The Woods - Retreat

Refuge at end of private road in redwoods, natural forestland & Juliette's long-loved garden. Carpenter/Musicians/Local Artist-built cabin with much natural wood & light. 15 minutes to Mendocino "proper"; 5 minutes to Albion harbor; 10 minutes to Navarro State beach; 6 minutes to Navarro Headlands trail. Many other great walks close by - & from the property. Night skies replete with stars & murmur of the Pacific just a few minutes down the hill. Retreat. Recreate. Or work (strong Wi-Fi) away...

Peaceful, Quiet Artist’s Cottage One Mile From Sea

Have a dreamy stay at our beautiful hideaway one mile from Glass Beach, Pudding Creek Beach and downtown Fort Bragg! Cottage is set on a secluded plot with full privacy, gated entrance and parking. Relax with some complimentary wine on the porch and take in the sunset and starry nights from the scenic farmland atmosphere. Inside is a lovely skylighted living room, full kitchen, pristine natural well water, pull-down sleeper couch, private bedroom with queen Dreamcloud mattress, indie/art books.

6 acre Ocean Bluff Cottage -Dog friendly & EV

A rare and spiritual healing place with stunning oceanfront views from a 6-acre bluff paradise. Watch whales and bald eagles from the hot tub. The cottage is heated by propane and also has a wood burning stove. We offer the option of wine, flowers, rose petals on bed and balloons for wedding proposals, anniversaries, birthdays etc - ask for our price list. We are pet friendly and charge an additional $25 a day per pet up to 3 pets. There is a home 100 ft away that shares the 6 acres. No TV.

Lovely Guesthouse

Relax and recharge in this calm, stylish space. Wake up looking out huge picture windows at the trees, meadows and the ocean in the distance. Sweet back deck overlooking a small meadow & the forest. Cozy fireplace for conversations deep into the night. Room to roll out the yoga mats or be creative. A custom bar and barstools for eating and drinking. Handmade counters, small kitchen, and stylish bathroom with slate tiles, special sink, and novel wall tiles. Wildlife walk on the country lane .

Coastal Forest Cabin, Walk to beach and waterfall

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place that is minutes from downtown and the most beautiful hiking trails in Mendocino begin on property! This coastal forest cabin is the only property with access to the little known south headlands beach trail of Russian Gulch State Park. Bring your hiking shoes. Just steps from the beach and other connecting trails like the famous waterfall trail, Mendocino headlands trail, and the north headlands trail. Come experience the magic!

Cozy A-frame | Hot Tub under Redwoods | Trails

Our A-Frame is as connected as you like 🛜 , but as remote as you need 🌲RELAX and work remote if you choose. *=>PET FRIENDLY<=* Soak in the private hot tub under redwoods and stars on the coastal ridge, (listen for the waves at night), propane fire pit, and outdoor dining High speed internet, kitchen, first floor bedroom with a double/twin bunk-bed, and loft with a queen-bed. Perfect remote retreat or work cabin 4 acres of walking trails are shared with other cabins on the property

Love Shack in Coastal Redwoods

Cozy little guest shack looking out on giant redwoods at our sweet old homestead. Perfect stop on a road trip, just 1.5 miles from HWY 1 and endless coastal adventures. 🛏️ Indoors: Queen sized bed with cozy cotton flannel sheets, down comforter, and fluffy pillows, love seat, pour over coffee set up, small cooler, books galore.  ✨No Wifi ✨ 🌲 Outdoors: hot shower with view of the redwoods and open sky, sink, composting toilet greenhouse bathroom about 30 steps from the cabin.

The Camp - private farmstay glamping

Step out of the crazy, busy world onto a forty acre permaculture farm. Relax in Two small cabins with cozy cotton sheets, down comforter queen bed, heater with a wood burning shepherds stove. Off grid Power and high speed internet. Next to the cabin a separate building with kitchen and shower. BBQ and fire pit . Bring your own wood for the fire pit. Outdoor bathroom. Small frig . I allow dogs in this space, their own bedding required. Trails to creek, stars in a dark sky.

Applegate Cottage nature inspired, artisan design

The property location is situated close to the town of Mendocino, approximately 4 miles directly east of town. It is a separate guesthouse from the main farmhouse. There are numerous trees surrounding the cottage, providing privacy. The views are of open meadow, forest and apple orchard. Lots of outdoor space; fire pit, redwood fairy ring with hammock, secret tree forts, lawn games, outdoor kitchen with sink, counter and BBQ.

Little River Lodge

Take a break from the rush of things and unwind at this tranquil retreat. Secluded luxurious accommodations only a few minutes walk to the beach, a legendary restaurant and bar and multiple gorgeous trails, this is the best of what Mendocino has to offer. Ours is a grand country home on a couple acres; a place to spread out.

Thoreau cabin/woods/write your book

Simple cabin deep in redwood forest, with fast wi-fi. Clean with rudimentary facilities –original outhouse currently serving as sole toilet, adjacent in the woods. There is a hot outdoor shower and a bathroom sink indoors with hot water at sink. New pricing includes mandatory 11% in local hotel taxes.