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.

Peaceful, Quiet Artist’s Cottage One Mile From Sea

Have a dreamy stay at our beautiful hideaway one mile from Glass Beach, Pudding Creek Beach and downtown Fort Bragg! Cottage is set on a secluded plot with full privacy, gated entrance and parking. Relax with some complimentary wine on the porch and take in the sunset and starry nights from the scenic farmland atmosphere. Inside is a lovely skylighted living room, full kitchen, pristine natural well water, pull-down sleeper couch, private bedroom with queen Dreamcloud mattress, indie/art books.

Craftsman Cabin in Redwood Retreat Setting

Relax and renew in this unique and tranquil getaway, ideal for nature lovers. This family friendly, cozy cabin has two bedrooms with queen beds, and a loft with futon mattress. It is on a 23 acre private redwood forest estate, 8 minutes from Mendocino village and coastal beaches. The cabin has redwood beams, stained glass windows, and a private deck. It is on a private road, with pond, fruit orchard, and 1/4 mile walking trail on the property to the seasonal 100 foot waterfall lookout.

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.

Coastal Forest Cabin, Walk to beach and waterfall

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place that is minutes from downtown and the most beautiful hiking trails in Mendocino begin on property! This coastal forest cabin is the only property with access to the little known south headlands beach trail of Russian Gulch State Park. Bring your hiking shoes. Just steps from the beach and other connecting trails like the famous waterfall trail, Mendocino headlands trail, and the north headlands trail. Come experience the magic!

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.

Judy's Rhododendron Retreat

Judy's Rhododendron Retreat is a roomy, open floorplan home, surrounded by mature landscaping (with lots of rhododendron!), wildlife and views of the Pacific through the trees. Sit on the large deck and enjoy the sound of the ocean while protected from the wind, walk to the beautiful Mendocino Botanical Gardens, or just relax inside surrounded by views of the trees and birds. Well-stocked home is quiet and secluded, but still close enough to quickly be in Fort Bragg or Mendocino.

Oceanfront/ Stunning Views/ Hot Tub/ Contemporary

Oceanfront Bluff-Top Cottage | Dramatic Whitewater Views ➢Expansive Pacific Ocean views ➢Endless crashing wave rhythms ➢Enchanting coastal vista ➢Exclusive drive-up beach access Perched on a scenic bluff, Wonder Waves offers a coastal haven with refined modern comfort. Whether you are seeking a tranquil escape, an inspiring workcation, or a refreshing getaway with loved ones, let the ocean panorama and soothing sounds of the waves rejuvenate your mind and body.

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.

Forest Camping Hut

Enjoy a private forest camping hut. Rustic yet designed with comfort in mind. Nestled among the Redwoods a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This is a place for you to disconnect and reconnect with the surroundings. To unplug and decompress from busy life. 5 miles from our town of Elk and a nice coastal drive to historic Mendocino. Our calendar is open 3 months in advance. If you like to to be on our waitlist, send us your email address.