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Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House

Point Arena accommodation with kitchen

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A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the beach.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a window with a view of the sea, and a metal grater on the counter.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.
A modern living room with a large window, grey sofa, black leather chairs, a white coffee table, and a wood-burning stove.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table set for four, and a sofa in the background.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41120 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Point Arena, CA
  • Place, California Coastal National Monument
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, B. Bryan Preserve
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Point Arena

In Point Arena .Within a 5-minute walk of this Point Arena cottage, you'll find California Coastal National Monument and Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum. Point Arena City Hall and Arena Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • California Coastal National Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • B. Bryan Preserve - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Point Arena Pier - 18 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Irish Beach - 22 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Record - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cove Coffee And Tackle - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Point Arena Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Franny's Cup & Saucer - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Cove - ‬10 min drive

About this property

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

Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House

The 156 year old Light Station is a 23 acre gem on the rugged and remote Mendocino Coast in Northern California. Home to the 115' tall Lighthouse Tower, 1896 Fog Signal Building Museum and Light Station Store and our 7 vacation cottages and studios. Surrounded on 3 sides by the Pacific Ocean and on the 4th by the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument, the Light Station offers the most unique lodging option on the Mendocino Coast. Watch for migrating gray and humpback whales, enjoy the resident harbor seals bobbing in the water or resting on the reefs, watch the various seabirds fly by and marvel at the ever changing skies, waves and views. Stay with us and you will get unlimited access to the Indoor and Outdoor Museums and Tower Tours up the tallest Lighthouse on the Pacific Coast. Make us your base of operations for exploring the many fascinating and unique sites nearby.
The Head Keeper’s House has been remodeled to convert it into a two bedroom and one bath mid-century modern showplace. It includes a wood burning fireplace (firewood provided) in the living room, fully stocked kitchen with gas stove, dining room, satellite television, CD/DVD player, free Wi-Fi, back patio and majestic views of the Pacific from every room. This beautifully appointed home offers a queen bed with a memory foam mattress in the front bedroom and a king bed with a memory foam mattress in the back bedroom, which also boasts a view of the Lighthouse Tower.  The new bathroom has large format porcelain wave tile walls and herringbone mosaic floor in the shower.  All new furniture, decor, artwork and window coverings make this a place to rival our other  showcase Assistant Keeper’s House 4.  The home comfortably accommodates up to four adults and the kitchen is stocked accordingly with pots & pans, utensils, mixing bowls, cutting boards, measuring cups, coffee maker, toaster, blender, crock pot, etc. We provide salt and pepper, bring your own spices, cooking oils, foil, plastic wrap and/or storage containers.  You are welcome to use the picnic table on your private patio outside of the kitchen and dining room, and you can also bring a BBQ if you wish.  The Pacific Ocean is out your front and back doors, the coastal mountain range and Manchester State Beach are just to the east and you are only a few steps away from the Point Arena Light Station Store.  Up to 2 pets are allowed in this unit. 

All of our rentals include unlimited access to our 23 acre Outdoor Museum, Light Station Store and Indoor Museum which are housed in the historic 1896 Fog Signal Building and contains the original 1st Order Fresnel
lens from the 1908 Tower. Tours of the Lighthouse Tower are conducted around every 20 minutes with the first Tour at 10:15 a.m. and the last around 3 p.m. (4 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day). 

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,120 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House to the airport?

This cottage is 85.3 mi (142-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House?

As of Jul 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House on Jul 22, 2026 start from $550, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House to the beach?

This cottage is 7.6 mi (16-min drive) from Bowling Ball Beach and 7.8 mi (16-min drive) from Schooner Gulch State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Garcia River Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House have a spa?

This cottage doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House to downtown Point Arena?

This cottage is 4 mi away from Point Arena.

Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House Reviews

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8/10 Good

Leslie A.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025