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Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views

Mendocino vacation home with kitchen

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A living room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, a window, and a table with chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a window, and a bookshelf.
A green cottage with a wooden fence, a stone pathway, and a grassy yard.
A spiral staircase with wooden steps and white railings, a gray armchair, a small wooden table with a toaster, and a shelf with kitchen items.
A room with a wooden floor, a rocking chair, a red bench, a white refrigerator, and a large window with a view of the countryside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroom290 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Mendocino

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Mendocino vacation home, you'll find Mendocino Headlands State Park and Portuguese Beach. Temple of Kwan Tai and Mendocino Art Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Temple of Kwan Tai - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mendocino Art Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kelley House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Agate Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Terra Mar Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views

Summary:

Headlands View Cottage



The Space:

***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

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 290 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 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views to the airport?

This vacation home is 94.7 mi (133-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Portuguese Beach and 13-minute walk from Big River Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views to downtown Mendocino?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Mendocino.

Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, fast WiFi, super silent location, walkable to downtown and the shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at headlands

Beautiful studio walking distance from town and most amazing coastline on earth
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and view

Excellent for 2 people. Comfy furniture. Quiet. Quick walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
No host. Everything was clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the quite setting

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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