Seaside stay .Stay at this Mendocino vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Russian Gulch State Park. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and Agate Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Russian Gulch State Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles
Skunk Train - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles
Glass Beach - 22 min drive - 12.2 miles
Getting around
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 135 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
World's Largest Salmon BBQ - 12 min drive
Noyo Harbor Inn - 13 min drive
Sea Pal Cove - 13 min drive
Princess Seafood - 13 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.
Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck
Summary:
Chanticleer
The Space:
This three-bedroom Mendocino vacation rental, called Chanticleer, is a beautiful artist's retreat. There are two wrap-around decks overlooking the ocean, a vintage cone fireplace, original artwork adorning the walls, and a garden and private viewing deck nestled amongst the wooded glades.
Chanticleer is 45 miles from hiking and picnicking along 45 redwood-coved acres at Admiral Standley State Park Recreation Area. You'll be 41 miles from wine tasting at Elke Vineyards, and 37 miles from B. Ryan Animal Preserve. Russian Gulch State Park and Point Cabrillo are both about a mile away.
The stunning asymmetrical exterior of the home is surrounded by ferns and natural vegetation. Chanticleer has three levels and two separate wrap-around decks providing magnificent views over a wooded glade to a whitewater view of the Pacific Ocean. The upper level offers a bathroom, two guest rooms with queen-sized beds, and an extra sleeping space with a futon that can fold into a double bed. Each room is cozy and inviting with vintage wood paneling, and eccentric collections of artwork, seashells and decor.
The middle level of the home offers floor to ceiling windows in the posh, open-concept living room. Dive into your favorite crossword on the leather loveseat or sit down to a cup of coffee in one of two leather armchairs. An ornate red and blue rug and modern floor lamps tie the room together, while Redwood paneling makes the space feel rustic and charmingly vintage.
A cone fireplace reminiscent of the 1970s and a rack of wood punctuate the living room, inviting guests to curl up with a blanket by the fire. A wrap-around deck just off the living room offers patio chairs, making it the perfect spot for taking in the fresh sea air. When you aren't taking in the views, watch satellite TV, or pop in a DVD or VHS movie at the media center. Just off the living room is a small den with built-in bookshelves and a CD and cassette player.
The dining room is adjacent to the living room. A farm-style dining table and built in bench for six will allow you and your guests to break bread together. Quaint muffin tins and original artwork adorn the dining room shelves, and the fully-stocked kitchen offers a dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, stove, and toaster. This home also features a private washer and dryer for your convenience.
Downstairs is the master suite complete with a private bathroom, queen-sized bed, and private sitting room with a built-in desk, TV and sofa. The master suite also has a romantic private deck for midnight toasts of champagne and star gazing.
The 2,100-square-foot home is on one acre, and has room for seven guests. The outside deck leads to manicured gardens and a viewing deck up a walkway from the house, making it a favorite spot to enjoy the sunsets and watch the woodpeckers. WiFi access means you can stay alert and plugged in!
For a day trip, drive five minutes to Mendocino and visit the Sea Glass Museum, featuring hand-crafted jewelry made from local beach glass. Order a plate of comfort food at Lumberjack's Restaurant, or take the self-guided discovery trail through untouched redwood groves at Hendy Woods State Park.
No matter how you spend your visit, this Mendocino vacation home is the perfect artist's retreat to slow down and get inspired by the beauty of nature, with all the comforts of home.
*PLEASE NOTE - that this home's two steep staircases and the stand-alone fireplace are not well-suited for small children. Plan accordingly. Thank you!
This property does not support EV charging. Guests are kindly asked to use public EV chargers available in the area.
Other Things to Note:
Check-in Form: To ensure a smooth and secure stay for all guests, we kindly require completion of our short check-in form after booking. This includes signing our standard rental agreement and verifying guest and payment information. It only takes a few minutes and helps us prepare the home for your arrival.
Pet Policy: We welcome up to 2 well-behaved dogs (50 lbs or under). A nightly pet fee applies and all pets must be disclosed at booking. Pets may not be left unattended unless crated, must stay off furniture, and guests are responsible for cleanup and reporting any damage. Undeclared pets or excessive mess may result in additional fees.
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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: 1,336 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck to the airport?
This vacation home is 96.5 mi (135-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck to the beach?
This vacation home is 9.4 mi (19-min drive) from Glass Beach and 2 mi (6-min drive) from Agate Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck to downtown Mendocino?
This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Mendocino.
Oceanview Mendocino Artist Retreat - Garden, Deck Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 77 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 77 reviews
8 - Good
23
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 77 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 77 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Edward B.
Apr 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The the property was very excellent as well as the location. A problem is the E lock on the front door. Most of the time does not work. There is a lockbox located next to the E lock. They told us to use if we had a problem with the E lock, but they never gave us the code to the lockbox. The property has a very little to know cell phone reception so trying to contact them both nights was a problem.
Edward B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
6/10 Okay
Marianne R., Venice, CA USA
Jan 5, 2026
The house is roomy and has a lovely view of the water, trees, and sunset. It is in a quiet area near hiking areas. However, it looks much nicer in the photos than in person. The film covering the windows is cracked. Many of the dishes were dirty so we had to rewash them before eating. There were cobwebs on some of the shelves. The three bedrooms were fine, but for a fourth bed the choice was either an uncomfortable single in a completely open nook upstairs, a badly broken and dangerous sofa bed downstairs or a couch that opened near the living room which had broken legs. The lighting is very low and inadequate at night. The downstairs is newer, much cleaner and better maintained. The upstairs could use some updating and renovations.
Marianne R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Marisa M.
Nov 3, 2025
Beautiful, peaceful location.Rustic, funky cabin feel.All three of us agreed that the beds and pillows were not comfortable and we left with stiff joints and kinks in our necks. We also wished there was more ventilation. The cabin was musty and the windows that we could actually open, only opened a crack.I agree with a previous reviewer that a couple more blankets would have been nice.
Marisa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
cynthia w.
Oct 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
cynthia w.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Cindy H., Oakland, CA
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The space met our needs. Beautiful grounds and neighborhood. View of the ocean a definite plus. The space was clean. The house is funky, but I tend towards funky when I stay among the redwoods. It can be a noisy house as the upstairs bedrooms are open to the main floor at the ceiling level, so one hears everything in the living room and kitchen, We really did enjoy our time here.
Cindy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa M.
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical, authentic artist home with beautiful views and a great large room to hang out in. The garden was beautiful and it was a 10 minute walk to hikes. The property manager was very responsive to a small issue with the heater and had it fixed in two hours.
Alyssa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bruce M.
Jun 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bruce M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss on the beach
Beautiful views!! The house was Mendo eclectic which is why I picked this property. Aged home yes but cute in the details. Plenty of room for everyone to sleep, however we did need more seating in the living room with the kitchen chairs. The beds were just adequate, but i do like a softer bed. The dishwasher never worked wich kinda sucked honestly because even the dishes in the cabinets were dirty & i hate washing dishes. Overall it was a great visit seeing my family that lives on the coast & I would definitely recommend this rental even with the slight inconveniences.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Alison S.
Jan 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting your Grandparents Coastal Cabin
The view, deck, indoor fireplace, time-capsule wall decor & the neighborhood are all 5-Stars. This house back in its prime must have been dynamite! A MCM frame that feels like you are inside of a senior living home with no visitors for over a decade or 3. A musty smell that the ocean air removed with open windows and doors. Not a speck of dust to be found, very clean though.Major needs: Comfortable seating, how does one have a vacation home without comfortable places to relax? Mattresses too, old box springs that made my body toss and turn for three nights straight. I’m typing this while chugging enough coffee to get me through the drive home, the early 10am checkout it really to bad too. I have redesigned this rental one hundred times in my mind while staying here. What these walls could say from its’ early years! I love it for all of its needs but be aware this is not your place to relax, glad I brought my own office chair to use at the dining table for work. Kitchen: tiny & efficient. Needs a few wooden spoons and proper stemware. Also, the smoke detector it placed so close to the oven and stove that it went off even while toasting bread & should be moved. I would happily volunteer to live here and be this sweet old home’s caretaker, it deserves one. I hope this place can be restored and lived in properly one day, it is special.
Alison S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa C., East Bay Area, California
Dec 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday get-away with family
We spent a lovely Thanksgiving holiday (a little early) at this property and mainly booked it for the windows and view. The property is more like an updated cabin than the photos show, but the home was spacious and comfortable for our group of seven. The upstairs has very little insulation so sound carries very, very easily (be forewarned if you have a person who snores in your group). We cooked a full Thanksgiving meal complete with desserts in the kitchen with relative ease. The huge windows were perfect for reading and relaxing during the rainy weather. One person in our group was able to work remotely during our trip and the wifi was more than adequate to support their video conference needs. The location was great, in a quiet neighborhood close to both Mendocino and Ft. Bragg.
Melissa C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Michael T.
Oct 31, 2024
Michael T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Levi M.
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Miller Family
Wonderful cabin. Great location. Peaceful. Highly recommended.
Levi M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shea D.
May 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Birthday Getaway
We stayed the weekend for my husbands birthday and we absolutely loved the house and its location!
Shea D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
lynda J.
Apr 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for Mendocino county trip
This lovely ocean view property was very close to both Fort Bragg ca and the town of Mendocino.
The listing talks about steep stairs to all bedrooms- if you are mobility challenged may not be for you. We left our suitcases down stairs and only used upstairs for sleeping. The whole place gives off a cabin vibe which I loved. If you are looking for something fancy not for you. The art work through out is amazing and was fun to look at—overall good value for the price
lynda J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Francis P.
Mar 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
It is worth it
Beautiful views. Comfortable and welcoming home with appealing artwork throughout. Older cabin style house which shows its age and would benefit from some minor upgrades.
Francis P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Rodney A.
Jan 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mendocino Holiday
Overall, cabin was nice. Negatives: couches were small, enough for 2 people sitting upright with legs straight in front. Most furnishings looked like they came from a garage sale. Kitchen table at bench on one side necessitated by small space, but uncomfortible for older adults getting in and out. 3 levels. 2 bedrooms very small. Walls were more like thin partitions to create bedrooms. Made it easy to communicate easily with anyone anywhere in the house from any room. TV small and viewable only from 4 seats.
Small counter top space. No garbage disposal. Bedroom (tube) TV had built in VCR player. Some people may need to look up what is a VCR player. No smart TV, but had HDMI connection for laptop. Positives: Clean. Excellent location- quiet neighborhood, nice view of ocean from living room and one bedroom. 2 miles from a nice beach. Dog friendly but no yard to play fetch. We probably won't return there, but I can see that it may be good fit for many. Also internet streamed well.
Rodney A.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
Dec 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Time!
We loved it here! Great location and the house was perfect for the six of us who stayed there. Lots of space, great fireplace, great view of the ocean. An older place, but so full of character. We had a great time!
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
judith m., orland
Oct 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House was as described in all the other reviews. The only other thing i would suggest is to bring your own hair dryer as there were none in the bathrooms. Any questions or comments were returned in a short time.
judith m.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Sarah T., Anacoco
Oct 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
This house was not quite as updated as the pictures show, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying every minute. We all slept very well and had plenty of pillows and blankets. It got warm during the day and cool at night, but opening windows and then using the portable heaters at night made it perfect. We had everything we needed except for a washer , which was broken at the time. I understand a new one is ordered. Thanks for a great stay!!
Sarah T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
4/10 Poor
Jeffrey H.
Sep 10, 2023
Broken
We booked this property so we could do laundry midway through our travels. Arrived to find washing machine broken and according to property management it had been broken for some time , ceiling fan - broken, dining room chair- broken leg. Couch-broken, end table broken. We ended up spending most of one of our "sightseeing " days and money in a laundromat watching the drier spin! Beautiful and peaceful setting but poorly managed and maintained. We did not come with unrealistic expectations we just expected basic things to work.
Jeffrey H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ed S.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful, house with ocean view
If you are looking for a tranquil, beautiful house with ocean views, this is your place. The house is close to parks, town but still in a quiet location with beautiful ocean views. My wife and me brought the whole family and the house was big enough for all of us. I cannot recommend this house enough. I can hardly wait for my next vacation in Mendocino!
Ed S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Sonya O.
Jul 15, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy cabin
When we entered the house it was unswept, cobwebs on the baseboards, the entire house smelt of fish, the dishes all had a greasy film and all the cabinets had crumbs in them. The oven mits were filthy with dried food still on them! The house itself was ok but there was an overall feeling of unwelcomeness.
Sonya O.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Raymond V.
Apr 28, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
disappointed
animal hair on furniture and beds, up stair sink plugged with hair wouldn't drain until drain access pulled out, WIFI terrible and would only allow limited access, sofa in front room broken armrest, rubber brick tiles around firepit loose and came out of place, upstairs bedroom floorboard separated causing a tripping hazard chair in front of tv is not stable and wobbles, metal floor trim in front of tv separated and catches your foot as you walk by
Raymond V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
BARRY B.
Apr 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
reasonable value, beautiful views, but some things to attend to
The biggest frustration was how long it took for Vacasa to get back to us. 5 hours the first time, when we couldn't find how to heat the house and were cold, and 8 hours the second time when we were requesting a later checkout.
Other deficiencies included:
No wine glasses, no serving bowls
Lighting upstairs poor
Light at lower level bathroom sink poor lighting
No extra blankets upstairs
Otherwise the place was adequate.
Barry
BARRY B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
4/10 Poor
Todd J.
Dec 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
find another place
Very uncomfortable furniture, one of the burners on the stove top didn't work, the cable that they said came with the rental didn't work. I will not be booking this place again!!