Places to stay near Mendocino National Forest

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.

Sunset Mountain Cabin | Hot Tub & Stargazing

Welcome to Melody Mountain, a cozy forest cabin retreat perched 1,000 feet above Benbow’s Lost Coast. Tucked deep in redwood country, this private haven offers a jacuzzi under star-filled skies, amazing sunsets on the patio with quail, turkey, foxes, and deer, and a nighttime chorus of crickets and frogs. Inside, enjoy the wood stove, fast Wi-Fi, and charming artistic touches throughout. Whimsical, dog-friendly, and off the beaten path; this is your place to reconnect with nature and yourself.

Cozy Lakefront Retreat - Private Trails & Beach

A bright historic farmhouse overlooking Clear Lake, with a private lakefront cove and access to a second shared beach & dock. Scenic views, private trails, and generous indoor and outdoor gathering areas are ideal for unwinding together. Enjoy meals on the covered veranda, cook in the well-stocked kitchen, bathe in the outdoor spa, play in the game room, or gather by the fire pit after sunset. Wineries, farm stands, shops, and hiking nearby make great outings for couples, families, and friends.

Breathtaking Views, Extreme Privacy, and You!

Need to unplug? Burned out? Crave quiet and beauty? Summerset is the cure. Lakehouse on private 3 acres. Exquisite top of the world panoramic water views, magical Mt. Konocti, epic sunsets, and stars. 2B 2Bath, open great room, stocked kitchen. Designed for rest and recharging the soul. Do absolutely nothing...or visit wineries, yoga on the deck, (mats provided) fish, hike, bike, boat. Enhanced cleaning, peaceful surroundings for sound sleeping. Park the car and your cell. Time to reboot.

Oak Hill Cottage: WiFi, Views

This peaceful cottage sits on an oak dotted hill overlooking the lake and offers sweeping panoramic views from almost every room in the house. It would make a great homebase for adventures fishing, boating, hiking, winetasting, etc. Travel less than one minute by car (5 on foot), & you'll find a park, a public beach, & a free boat launch. Or, you can stay home & cook a meal in its deluxe kitchen. King size beds in both bedrooms. Restaurants, coffee, & shopping within easy walking distance.

Zen Jewel Sanctuary

Architecturally exquisite! Set in quiet, beautiful, peaceful, gardens with large pond. Gorgeous custom-made furniture, stereo , spa-like glass block shower. Spa robes available. Radiant heat. One loft bedroom, one downstairs. Short walk over dunes to deserted Ten Mile Beach. Since access is limited, the beach is virtually empty- a coastal secret. I live on the property with my golden retriever and cat ( not allowed in the cottage) but after check-in I want my privacy just as much as you do

Lakeview Cottage B, 750+ 5 Star reviews

Beautiful New Deck with 10’x10’ Gazebo! Spectacular views of Mount Konocti and Clearlake, the largest freshwater lake in California. Between my two cottages we have over 750 five star reviews and we are a PET FRIENDLY COTTAGE 🐾🐶 The new deck and gazebo has a locking gate so you can leave your pet outside without worry of them running off There is a good chance you will see lots of hummingbirds , deer, Quail and their little flocks, wild Turkeys and occasional bald eagle sightings. 😎😜

Top of the World View of Clear Lake and Mountains

If you’re looking to getaway, this home high in the hills surrounding beautiful Clear lake, is the retreat for you! Enjoy panoramic views of the lake and mountains. Very quiet, the perfect stop between the redwood trees and the Bay Area Relax on the deck shaded by mature oak trees and watch the osprey’s gliding below you or use the house as a jumping off point. Mendocino National Forest, just 20 minutes away, offers endless possibilities: mountain bike and explore the local trails

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.

:|: Samadhi’s Birdhouse

Samadhi’s Birdhouse is a quiet retreat perched atop a tiny peninsula that juts out into the southern portion of Clear Lake reaching toward Mount Konocti [Mountain Woman in Pomo]. Water surrounds you on all sides as birds abound. You’ll see pelicans streaming past; egrets finding their familiar ground; eagles, hawks, and turkey vultures looking down in curiosity. Deer, jackrabbits, and wild turkey graze together while melodic birdsong fills the air.

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.