Family-friendly vacation rentals in Mendocino County

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.

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.

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!

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.

The Honeybear Cabin, Ocean-view Forest Retreat

Nature lover’s escape in an untouched Redwood Forest with a ridge-top ocean view. Enjoy a cozy glamping experience in the magical redwoods in the charming Honeybear Cabin. Comfortable queen bed, French doors that open to the forest, glass door woodstove, heating, outdoor hot shower, firepit, solar string lights & gathering area. Listen to birds as you hammock in the trees, or roast smores over the fire pit. Easy drive to the Skunk train, Glass beach & Mackerricher State park.

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).

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.

Stunning large/open home on 50 ac, views, pool!

Spectacular private views/deck/pool! Fast WiFi. Fenced acres secure for pets. You will feel like you have your own valley with unspoiled 360 views of oak & evergreen forested mountains. Large custom, modern design home w/ 4 bed/3 baths, open 2 story family room w chef's kitchen and large windows, off grid, stays cool. Your private stunning 50 acres! Hot tub, pool table, horseshoes, tire swing, kids zipline, relax and dine and grill on large viewed deck

Canyon & Ocean View Cabin in the Redwoods

A stay at Canyon & Ocean View Cabin is the perfect north coast getaway. Tucked away amongst the redwoods on a sunny, sheltered, and secluded cul-de-sac, yet less than a mile from the quaint village of Anchor Bay and beautiful Anchor Bay Beach, this cozy coastal cabin has everything you need for an amazing vacation: sunshine, privacy, peace and quiet, decks for indoor/outdoor living, gorgeous wooded canyon and ocean vistas, location and comfort.