Mendocino vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Mendocino

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Guest favorite

Guest suite in Mendocino

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 432 reviews

Mendo home close to beaches surfing hiking biking

Home is located right around the corner from Russian Gulch State Park with only a 5 min walk to the parks entrance and its hiking trails. Location is 1 mile from Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and 2 miles to the Mendocino Village and Caspar Beach. Within driving distance to many other coastal attractions, including wine tasting, hiking, surfing, kayaking, beaches, river, fishing, redwoods, Fort Bragg and many other activities. Access to many premier mountain biking trails is right across the highway.

Apr 26 – May 3

G$32,640 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Mendocino

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

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!

Jul 22 – 29

G$41,935 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Gualala

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 779 reviews

Casita In The Redwoods

Casita In The Redwoods - On the Coast! This beautiful guesthouse has a private garden setting. Come shoot hoops on our basketball court. We're a seven minute drive to Gualala Point Beach, where one can park and enjoy a scenic, short 15 minute or 30 minute walk to the beach. "Gualala" means "Where The River Meets The Ocean." We are minutes away from the Gualala River - kayaking, The Gualala Arts Center, The Sea Ranch Golf Links, the Gualala Township shops, galleries, restaurants, and services.

Jun 5 – 12

G$27,161 GYD per night

Popular amenities for Mendocino vacation rentals

Stay near Mendocino's top sights

Big River Beach at Mendocino Headlands State Park33 locals recommend
Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites6 locals recommend
Patterson's Pub45 locals recommend
Good Life Cafe40 locals recommend
Harvest Market at Mendosa's49 locals recommend
Luna Trattoria22 locals recommend

Mendocino beachfront vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Cottage in Fort Bragg

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

6 acre Ocean Bluff Cottage -Dog friendly & EV

Sep 30 – Oct 7

G$77,343 GYD per night
Superhost

Home in Mendocino

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

❤️Pebble Palace! OCEANFRONT! HOT TUB! WOW VIEWS!❤️

Sep 2 – 9

G$110,432 GYD per night
Superhost

Home in Manchester

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

Sweeping views of the Northern California coast...

Dec 26 – Jan 2

G$134,205 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Mendocino

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

The Bay View Loft

Nov 8 – 15

G$95,045 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Mendocino

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews

Mendo Luxury Oceanfront Penthouse, Dog Friendly!

Jul 18 – 25

G$131,050 GYD per night
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Home in Gualala

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Abalone Cove - Oceanfront Getaway with Hot Tub

Mar 18 – 25

G$126,089 GYD per night
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Bungalow in Manchester

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Private retreat on Mendocino oceanfront property

May 5 – 12

G$81,242 GYD per night
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Home in Fort Bragg

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews

Beach House at Virgin Creek

Mar 14 – 21

G$205,427 GYD per night
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Home in Fort Bragg

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 266 reviews

Seabreeze

Aug 23 – 30

G$53,512 GYD per night
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Cottage in Gualala

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 287 reviews

Secluded Oceanfront Beach Cottage and Private Cove

Aug 26 – Sep 2

G$102,937 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Mendocino

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 211 reviews

Mendocino Beach House with Ocean View & Beach Path

Jul 9 – 16

G$126,568 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Gualala

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Romantic Oceanfront Cottage on Mendo Coast-Gualala

Jul 4 – 11

G$109,233 GYD per night

Mendocino fishing vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Bungalow in Albion

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviews

Meadow Wood near Mendocino Village

Jul 21 – 28

G$45,378 GYD per night
Superhost

Home in Manchester

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

Catch Whale season with ocean views!

Jan 26 – Feb 2

G$64,155 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Cabin in Philo

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviews

Redwoods Cabin by the lake

Apr 21 – 28

G$24,440 GYD per night
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Cabin in Lake County

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 269 reviews

Rural 1 Acre Lakefront Location With Private Beach

Sep 5 – 12

G$38,568 GYD per night
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Home in Clearlake

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 316 reviews

Breathtaking Views, Extreme Privacy, and You!

Apr 15 – 22

G$63,208 GYD per night
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Guest suite in Redwood Valley

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 616 reviews

Recording Studio, Horses, Vineyards

Oct 19 – 26

G$26,882 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Santa Rosa

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 674 reviews

Wine Country guest house

Sep 28 – Oct 5

G$22,553 GYD per night
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Cottage in Forestville

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 406 reviews

Cosmo Beach River-front Sanctuary

Aug 2 – 9

G$118,081 GYD per night
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Guest suite in Lakeport

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Private Junior One Bedroom Suite - Sleeps up to 4

Jul 3 – 10

G$15,338 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Kelseyville

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviews

Bungalow on lakeside property.

Jun 3 – 10

G$18,111 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Clearlake Oaks

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Gated Lakefront Cottage #5 w/ Fire Pit & Swim Dock

Apr 14 – 21

G$37,621 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Ukiah

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 514 reviews

Poolside Cabana w/Private Entrance

Oct 18 – 25

G$28,698 GYD per night

Mendocino home rentals

Guest favorite

Home in Manchester

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 288 reviews

Ocean Road

Feb 24 – Mar 3

G$75,017 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in The Sea Ranch

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews

*Revamped!* Award-Winning Forest Getaway

Aug 18 – 25

G$79,387 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Elk

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

Oceanfront Vacation Home On The Mendocino Coast

Oct 18 – 25

G$96,318 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Fort Bragg

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 402 reviews

Fields of Gold

Feb 18 – 25

G$32,404 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Mendocino

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Sea Star Cottage walking distance to Russian Gulch

Aug 26 – Sep 2

G$91,432 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Mendocino

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 233 reviews

Orange Crush

Feb 11 – 18

G$85,706 GYD per night
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Home in Fort Bragg

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews

Garden home

Mar 2 – 9

G$33,483 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Manchester

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 336 reviews

Paradise Found Beach House: EV Charger (Tesla)

Mar 7 – 14

G$58,259 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Gualala

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews

Havens Neck barn - west of highway 1

Sep 12 – 19

G$71,762 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Little River

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

The Northbound Whale

Jun 25 – Jul 2

G$85,790 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Albion

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviews

Exquisite Getaway Overlooking Ocean

Feb 17 – 24

G$118,059 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Little River

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

Sea View Sanctuary, Hot tub, Sauna, on Sunny Acre.

Sep 6 – 13

G$72,461 GYD per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Mendocino

Total rentals

100 properties

Wifi availability

80 properties include access to wifi

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

30 properties have a dedicated workspace

Pet-friendly rentals

40 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

20 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

4.7K reviews

Your guide to Mendocino

Welcome to Mendocino

Ruggedly beautiful Mendocino was once a logging town populated by transplanted New Englanders, and their aesthetic influence remains. This small town surrounded by redwood forests and perched on a headland ringed by the Pacific Ocean is dotted with charming Victorian-style homes with white picket fences.

While Mendocino has hung onto the architectural sensibility of its former residents, its current character is decidedly funkier. In the 1950s, artists began arriving here, and the founding of the Mendocino Art Center in 1959 cemented the place as a bustling arts colony. The town retains that bohemian nature today, which has imbued this pastoral paradise with many of the charms of urban living, sans the crowds. The Mendocino Theater Company has staged more than200 productions in its 75-seat black-box theater since its founding in 1976, and the hamlet’s streets are lined with galleries and boutiques selling upscale handicrafts. You’ll also find wine, craft cocktails, and world-class farm-to-table fare here.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Mendocino

If you’re looking forward to long scenic hikes, spring and summer boast the highest number of warm, sunny days, as well as wildflower blooms. Fall and winter can be chilly and rainy — but the cooler weather is starkly beautiful, and eminently conducive to a cozy dinner with an ocean view. Regardless of season, a warm coat is always a good idea in this coastal town. In March, Mendocino marks the return of migrating gray whales with the Mendocino Whale Festival, which includes beer and chowder tastings. In November, Feast Mendocino celebrates all things culinary, especially the region’s abundant mushrooms, and offers fungi-focused meals, exhibits, and tours.


Top things to do in Mendocino

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum

This historic lighthouse first shone for sailors navigating the Mendocino coast in 1909. It is remarkable for its well-restored Fresnel lens, an enormous four-sided glass light heralded at the time of its invention for how far it could be seen at sea. You can visit the lighthouse, as well as a restored lightkeeper's residence replete with 1930s-era furnishings.

Mendocino Headlands State Park

Coastal trails with dramatic views criss-cross this 347-acre greenbelt atop dramatic bluffs, which is home to marshland, coastal scrub, redwoods, and conifers. At the foot of the cliffs lies secluded Big River Beach, accessible by vehicle via winding, two-lane Highway 1, or on foot via bluffside trails. From November through April, gray whales migrate off the Mendocino coast, and the headlands provide an ideal vantage point for spotting them.

Kelley House Museum

This museum chronicles the history of Mendocino County. Among its permanent exhibits is one devoted to the wreck of the Frolic, a 210-foot brig with a cargo of silk and other goods that ran aground off the coast of Mendocino. Included in the exhibit are artifacts salvaged from the wreck, including shards of ornately decorated dishware, a shoe, and an 1,100-pound cannon.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Mendocino?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 30 vacation rentals in Mendocino featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Mendocino?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Mendocino. Choose from more than 40 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

  • How much does it cost to stay in house rentals in Mendocino?

    Experience the best of Mendocino with our house rentals, starting at about $150 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.

  • Do house rentals in Mendocino have a bbq area?

    Absolutely! We offer over 10 house rentals with a bbq area in Mendocino. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do house rentals in Mendocino have wifi?

    Absolutely! We offer over 20 house rentals with wifi in Mendocino. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do house rentals in Mendocino have self check-in?

    Absolutely! We offer over 10 house rentals with self check-in in Mendocino. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Are there family-friendly house rentals in Mendocino?

    Mendocino has more than 10 family-friendly house rentals. Amenities on the property may include high chairs, travel cribs, or strollers.

  • What are the most popular amenities for House Rentals in Mendocino?

    Enhance your stay in our House Rentals with the most popular amenities: over 20 homes with wifi, over 10 homes with a bbq area, over 10 homes with self check-in, and more. Indulge in the ultimate retreat, tailored to your preferences.

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