Family-friendly vacation rentals in Mendocino

Love Shack in Coastal Redwoods

Cozy little guest shack looking out on giant redwoods at our sweet old homestead. Perfect stop on a road trip, just 1.5 miles from HWY 1 and endless coastal adventures. 🛏️ Indoors: Queen bed with cozy cotton flannel sheets, down comforter, and fluffy pillows, love seat, wood stove, pour over coffee set up, small cooler, books galore. *No kitchen* ✨No Wifi ✨ 🌲 Outdoors: hot shower with view of the redwoods and open sky, sink, composting toilet greenhouse bathroom about 30 steps from the cabin.

Award-Winning Forest Getaway: @thesearanchhouse

**Recently refreshed/re-furnished!** This house was named 'The Ranch House' by its architect Don Jacobs, this updated 70s cabin is a forest getaway with modern sensibility. The house is surrounded by redwoods & has 2 large decks, 1 w/ propane firepit w/ ample seating, the other w/ hot tub. Living room has picture windows w/ forest views & Morso wood-burning stove. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the hiking trails, pools, and outdoor amenities. House comfortably sleeps 4, plus fiber-optic internet

Private Mendocino Home with Luxury Outdoor Spa

Escape to the privacy of the Mendocino Tree House, an octagon retreat built around an 80 year old redwood tree with a full luxury outdoor spa. The 2 bed/2 bath home blends modern style with natural splendor. Relax on the expansive wrap-around deck, or unwind by the fire pit amidst the redwoods. Indulge under the stars in the outdoor spa oasis, boasting a hot tub, wood-fired sauna, clawfoot tub, and shower. Immerse yourself in comfort, where every detail invites you to embrace peace and serenity.

Mendocino Coast Home with Sauna & Fireplace

This recently updated house is the perfect home base for your Mendocino Coast vacation. It's in the "sun belt," where it's usually warm even on foggy days. Located 2 miles from Highway 1 in Fort Bragg, this residence is still very close to downtown and other attractions. You can be at Pudding Creek Beach in 5 minutes, at Glass Beach and the Skunk Train in 7 minutes, at the world-famous Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens 12 minutes, and in the historic downtown of Mendocino Village in 20 minutes.

Beach Trail Cottage

Come recharge in our 1887 Victorian cottage—as featured in the New York Times real estate section in November ‘23–with unobstructed views of the stunning Mendocino coastline. Descend from our beautiful home along a gently sloping, short trail leading directly onto the Van Damme State Park beach. Beach Trail Cottage offers a deep front porch, decorative shingles, and high-pitched roof angles that seamlessly blends the old with the new for an unpretentious yet elegant, inviting space.

Eagle's Nest Treehouse Farm Stay

Eagle's Nest Treehouse Farm Stay is a tranquil, secluded, luxurious, romantic wilderness experience in a private forest on a 400 acre working ranch. Thirty feet above the forest floor you are nestled in a gorgeous, well-appointed suite of 1,000 year old polished redwood, with bathroom and amazing copper/glass forest-view shower. Explore hiking trails through the forest and learn about ranch operations (Highland cattle, goats and ducks). See guest comments in the space description.

Big River Ridge Cottage, private, cozy in Redwoods

Whether you are nature lovers, riders, or want a quiet personal or romantic retreat, our place is ideal. Walking, hiking, biking trails abound right from the property. Tucked into a magnificent redwood forest the cottage has a gas fireplace, reading chair, futon couch, good lighting, desk, and dining table. The kitchen contains basic staples, including teas and fresh organic eggs from our hens. A large claw-foot tub is in the bathroom and a shower is on the secluded west facing deck.

Rustic Cozy Cabin Barn near Mendocino

Cozy rustic converted barn/tack room surrounded by oaks, firs and pines located on our lower meadow. Lavender rows blooming below the paddock fence fragrant the air during the summer months and available for harvesting. Outdoor seating to enjoy the mornings, a little ocean view and sunsets. The Navarro Beach estuary is just a few miles away for walking or wading. No Wifi creating a true country experience which we think you'll enjoy offering solitude, disconnecting and reinventing.

Stunning A-Frame Cabin | Hot Tub

Lounge in this MCM inspired A-Frame cabin surrounded by towering redwoods. Situated near the edge of Jackson State Forest yet conveniently located just 7 mins from downtown Fort Bragg CA and Noyo Harbor. A large south facing deck offers space to unwind with access to a handmade cedar hot tub and BBQ grill. Inside you’ll find a sunken living room, fireplace, large built-in sofa, 2 bedrooms, vinyl record player, and more. Perfect for a couple’s getaway, solo trip or small family.

Little River Retreat

Let yourself unwind in the gorgeous coastal lands of Mendocino as you're tucked away in a spacious loft apartment made for relaxation. We’ve designed a large studio space with fluffy linens, handmade textiles, and natural touches to delight you. Walking distance to the beach, sunset views, a restaurant and store--it's a perfectly-situated restful nook on the coast. If you love a clawfoot tub, this place is for you (there is a comically-short shower intended only as a backup).

Behold the Ocean: Spacious Home with Epic Views

"Behold the ocean" from every room in this coastal home on a secluded peninsula. A living painting, this house is an ocean lover's dream. Hear waves crashing against the shore, watch vibrant sunsets and migrating whales from the wrap-around deck or while sipping wine in the hot tub. Ideal for a romantic getaway or a group of friends. Minutes from downtown Mendocino and many state parks and attractions--A perfect haven for exploring the North Coast.

La Puerta del Mar

A masterful combination of disappearing glass and vast ocean expanse that blurs the line between indoor living and the outdoor terrace. Perched high above the confluence of the Navarro River and the Pacific Ocean sits La Puerta del Mar- 3 bedrooms (all king-size beds), 2 bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, gas grill, 1800+ square feet, high-speed internet access, sauna and hot tub. Fireplaces are decorative only due to insurance restrictions.