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Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge

Cottage near Skunk Train in Fort Bragg

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Beach
Interior
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Fort bragg, CA
  • Place, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
    ‪21 min walk‬
  • Place, Noyo Harbor
    ‪25 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Glass Museum
    ‪30 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Bragg

Oceanside stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Fort Bragg cottage, you'll find Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Noyo Harbor. Sea Glass Museum and Pomo Bluffs Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Noyo Harbor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Gallitos - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge

Star House Lodge has been beautifully remodeled, with tasteful, high-end furnishings and decor. The perfect location for all your Mendocino coast adventures.

This ideal location is less than 1 mile from Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The historic Mendocino Village and all it has to offer is just a short 12-minute drive. From this central location, you can be at MacKerricher, Russian Gulch, or Van Damme State Park in less than 15 minutes. These parks offer a variety of activities, including horseback riding, kayaking & beachcombing, tide-pooling, and extensive hiking trails. Glass Beach and the new Coastal Trail are just 3 miles away.

The Star House Lodge is situated on a large oceanfront parcel shared by the Star House. Because of the cliff front location, there is a minimum age of 10 years and over required for any guests.

The lower level includes a cozy living room where you can watch tv, read a book or relax on the sofa while watching the waves. There is also a separate ocean view bedroom and a full detached bath.

The second level is an open concept featuring a kitchen, an eat-in countertop with an ocean view, and a living room with flat-screen TV large all with stunning views of the pacific. Also, on this level, there is a custom queen-size Murphy bed that still allows ample space in the room when down.

A door on this level leads you to the impressive wraparound balcony that can be accessed by the exterior staircase leading to the lower deck. This tranquil space is perfect for unwinding with your morning coffee, tea, or glass of wine in the evening. All while taking in the ever-changing ocean views and stunning sunsets.

Although Star House Lodge is pet friendly, please note that it is limited to dogs only with a maximum number of no more than 2.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1845-189612
Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge to the airport?

This cottage is 110.8 mi (135-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge to the beach?

This cottage is 3.1 mi (12-min drive) from Glass Beach and 3.1 mi (10-min drive) from Pudding Creek Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge to downtown Fort Bragg?

This cottage is 2.1 mi away from Fort Bragg.

Star House Lodge - Ocean Front Timbered Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home with beautiful ocean front views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t beat the view! Thoughtful touches and very clean overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view. Flowers left as a welcome. Management company responded fairly quickly when we were unable to access the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really had a great relaxing time. It was quiet the views were incredible and the whole place is so serene. The beds were well appointed the kitchen was set up with everything that we needed including coffee and creamer. We will definitely be back thank you so much for the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alec C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam N.

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

fabulous ocean-side house

Beautiful place, beautiful views, just as advertized
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike I.

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

Excellent stay at the Star House Lodge!

The place is super clean, beautifully updated and decorated, and very private. The location and the view are both spectacular! Overlooking the cliff is a great place to be when you want some peace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sage f.

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

Nice ocean front home

Good location and great view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Ocean fix

It was wonderful and relaxing. It was great having the ability to eat in or go out. Coffee in the morning and watching the outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jair V.

A perfect stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A wonderful stay! Views were gorgeous, place was clean and comfortable. THANK YOU for being dog friendly :) Absolutely loved how the property was private &secluded w/out being far from town. Gorgeous views upstairs. We had a minor question/concern &the manager/team responded right away! It was our anniversary &when we arrived, we saw they left us flowers & a sweet sign. Great hospitality & easy to communicate with. Would love to stay here again & will recommend to our friends and family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shellie M.

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

Amazing beach retreat

This property is amazing! Spent almost my whole trip on the deck watching the sea. Everything was clean and beautiful. I will absolutely stay again! (Just please get a better showerhead!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Fabulous views comfortable home

We truly enjoyed our visit. Enjoyed walking our pups around this large property with ocean sound and views. We were lucky to get fantastic sunsets. Everything was clean, well maintained and very comfortable. We will stay here again. Thanks a bunch
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tony & Heather M.

Been here twice! And Love it!

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It’s located in a fantastic spot! We love the setup. It’s comfortable. We had the privilege of seeing some deer visit the property! Of course we would come back! And we recommend it to others.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Anniversary getaway

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cozy, convenient accommodations. Very nicely updated with all the amenities. Felt very welcoming for my wife and I and our dogs either personalized greeting. Property is amazing. Incredible views, room for the dogs to run, soothing ocean sounds for sleeping. Quick drive to both Fort Bragg and Mendocino. Can’t wait to come back and stay here again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Amazing Views, Well-appointed Space

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely, comfortable place. Pros: Great windows to amplify the incredible ocean view. Kitchen had everything we needed. Minor Cons: Would have liked a table to play a game we brought, but that was all that was missing. Shower is draining slowly, so maintenance is required.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Star House Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental was wonderful! Awesome setting! The views were spectacular. The home itself was very comfortable for our little family. All the conveniences necessary and it was so dog friendly which was very important to us.We would definitely like to stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

On the coast

Beautiful property. Owners did a wonderful job preparing this property for rental. The views are amazing. Quiet, except for the rolling waves. We loved it. Should have stayed longer. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Perfection on the Coast

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We can't say enough wonderful things about this home. The view, the cleanliness, the decor, the seating areas inside and out, an excellent kitchen, etc...We will be staying here again and will share the link with our friends and family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Nat Geo

We watched a seagull stay tight to her next on the big grassy rock. Dad would come by occasionally to bring her food and fend off predators. The young deer enjoyed us sharing the area with them.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

The nicest vacation rental we have ever rented!

This beautiful house is the nicest vacation rental we have ever rented. It has an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean, and you can hear the waves with the windows open. The layout of the house is ideal, The living room and kitchen are on the second floor to maximize the ocean views. The bedroom and bathroom are on the lower level along with a second comfortable seating area. The furnishings are very tasteful and the house is immaculately maintained. We would stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

A beautiful and peaceful escape

We loved everything about this place. It was so peaceful with such amazing views. It was close to Mendocino, the Harbor in Fort Bragg, etc. The kitchen had most of what you need to cook some simple meals but the food at restaurants and cafes in that area is so good that we didn't eat in that often. The only thing that confused us was that it said to park by the blue fish but they are weathered so they are white, LOL. Heads up there is not table to eat at but the bar counter facing the ocean has great stools for eating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elyse P.

Anniversary Weekend at Star House Lodge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Last minute 1st wedding anniversary trip to Mendocino and everything looked to have very limited availability but I called just to double check and the ladies in the office went above and beyond to help us find this amazing property. Very clean, private and couldn't ask for a better view. We will absolutely be becoming back! As much as I want to give a glowing review because the house and staff deserve it, I also want to keep it a secret to make sure there is availability for our next trip :)
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lavonne h.

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

Not clean

This cottage is Very dusty and mold in the shower and window seals.My husband is allergic to dust mites and mold, and he broke out into a rash. We booked for 5 nights and left the next day . VRBO WAS OF NO HELP! I DO NOT RECOMMEND
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jean M.

Star House Lodge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay and may never enjoy breakfast again without eating at the bar and watching the waves crash on the rocks. Lovely.The only problem was the urine smell especially in the lower level by the sofa. The cleaning crew used Pine Sol or similar to mask it but that left the floors sticky. We left the windows and doors open often and that helped. It was much better by the end of the week.We highly recommend dragging the beach chairs to the cliff edged to watch the sunset. We had a magical time and may come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie A.

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

Modern stay on the bluffs

Love this place and would stay here again. Everything is renovated beautifully. We loved sipping coffee while watching the hummingbirds outside the window. The Murphy bed was comfortable as well as the main bed. We were incredibly bummed that the fog never lifted during our stay. The water is RIGHT THERE, but we never saw it. Location is great, close to ft Bragg and Mendocino. Of note, we felt weird taking a shower or washing dishes because it is plastered everywhere about how bad the drought is. It is also weird that they want the dishes clean before departure, but they won’t let you run the dish washer as you leave. Makes the AM checkout complicated. There is also a fog horn in the area 24/7 that we could hear while trying to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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