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Colby Reef an Ocean View Home near Van Damme State Park & Beach, Sleeps 10

Holiday home in Little River with kitchen and balcony

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Perched near Van Damme State Park & Beach, Colby Reef is a charming getaway offering Mendocino coast relaxation. With a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, mezzanine games area with ocean views, and wraparound deck with hot tub and barbecue areas to unwind.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Colby Reef an Ocean View Home near Van Damme State Park & Beach, Sleeps 10

Colby Reef is a charming, private, and relaxing home offering an incredible Mendocino coast getaway.

Located only 1.5 miles from Van Damme State Park & Beach, where you can explore an incredibly scenic network of trails, including the unique pygmy forest and lush fern canyon. You can rent a kayak or relax at the beach. Right by the park is the Little River Inn, offering a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, spa, fabulous dining, and Ole's Whale Watch Bar.
The historic Mendocino Village and all it has to offer is just an 8-minute drive.

The stunning living room with vaulted ceilings opens to the dining, kitchen, and mezzanine area, making it perfect for everyone to stay connected.

The mezzanine area includes a foosball table, board games, and two amazing recliners to kick back and enjoy the ocean views.

The large dining table has seating for ten to enjoy a great meal as you gaze at the waves.

There are two bedrooms on the main floor. The ocean views primary suite has a king-size bed and an attached ensuite with a separate shower and bathtub.
The second guest bedroom on the main floor has a queen-size bed and looks out to the beautiful deck and yard.

There is a large private suite downstairs that you can also access from a separate entrance, which includes a king-size bed, two queen sleeper sofas, a detached bathroom, and a laundry room.

The large wraparound ocean view deck has a hot tub, barbecue, and several areas to relax, unwind, and take in the splendid sunsets.

Colby Reef is the perfect home to make Mendocino coast memories that will last a lifetime.

Although Colby Reef is pet friendly, please note that it is limited to dogs only with a maximum number of no more than 2.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
1845-189611

About the area

Map
Little River, California

What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Agate Beach - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Skunk Train - 20 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Glass Beach - 25 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Colby Reef an Ocean View Home near Van Damme State Park & Beach, Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Colby Reef an Ocean View Home near Van Damme State Park & Beach, Sleeps 10?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Colby Reef an Ocean View Home near Van Damme State Park & Beach, Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Colby Reef an Ocean View Home near Van Damme State Park & Beach, Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Colby Reef an Ocean View Home near Van Damme State Park & Beach, Sleeps 10 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Van Damme State Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Albion River Bridge. Mendocino Headlands State Park and Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Colby Reef an Ocean View Home near Van Damme State Park & Beach, Sleeps 10 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little River coastal beauty

We loved our stay at the house! It had stunning views and was well equipped with amenities to get us started! We were bummed the fire place didn’t work as it was fairly chilly in the main part of the house in the morning and evening. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would love to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrys A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved It!

We had a great stay celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. The property management went to the extra length of recognizing our special day with signage and a special treat at the bar. The house was beautiful, comfortable, great views, and near everything we wanted to do. We would definitely stay at this property again and can highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We went here for my fathers 80th birthday celebration. It was perfect! The property was even more beautiful than the pictures and the house has a lovely cozy atmosphere. Adults, seniors and children all loved it and had plenty of room. The views were great too of course! Checkin was smooth and simple and the house was super clean. It was perfect in every way for us and we hope to return again someday .Thanks for all the personal touches and!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

November 2023

The house was wonderful. My only objection was the check in process. Not sure why we had to drive into Mendocino to get a paper telling us what the door code was. An email would have been better. Other than that it was a terrific weekend. Beautiful house and wonderfully appointed. We'll be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Big House, Lots of Room, Quiet Area, Great View!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Third time we've stayed here with our dog. Great view in private quiet area. Really like having access to garage for our mountain bikes! Has everything we really needed! My wife says it needs a full-length mirror & a Keurig coffee pot would be nice! Only other suggestion is for the price it would be nice if the cobb webbs were cleaned over the dining room table & kitchen window.

10/10 Excellent

Rita E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the space and view! We had plenty of sleeping space and the large table was great to share meals. Thank you for your accomodations and hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

M H.

Great Mendocino House Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our second time at Colby Reef. The downstairs part of the house was great for our group of teens as it left the main part of the house upstairs for the rest of us. It’s close to the town of Mendocino and Fort Bragg. The house has all the amenities we need and the kitchen is well stocked with plenty of supplies. We really appreciate that it is pet friendly and that our dog can travel with us.
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8/10 Good

Robert C.

Clean, Spacious and Comfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was comfortable, super clean inside, very spacious and the configuration was perfect for our family group. The location is convenient for our frequent trips into Mendocino and Fort Bragg. Deer and quail visited daily. Though the visibility of the ocean from the house is nice, the outside of the windows on ocean-facing side were dirty, causing a hazy obstructed view. The charcoal barbeque was pretty rusted out, and the hot tub is not on the ocean-facing side of the house. And beware of the carpeted runners placed on top of the carpet, they are a trip hazard! That said, the house was generally very nice, and I would happily recommend it to others.
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10/10 Excellent

Mindi P.

Beautiful views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The views you can enjoy during meals from the dining room table, or while enjoying beverages on the deck, or even from the cozy chairs on the upper levels are amazing. Somehow even doing dishes is better with the view of the ocean out the kitchen window! The home is conveniently located to Mendocino town and hiking trails, and not much farther from Ft. Bragg and the Skunk train. The hot tub is very enjoyable but does not have an ocean view. However, given the windy days we experienced, I can understand why it is positioned where it is on the back of the home, more sheltered from the ocean winds.One thing that could be improved is the pull-out couches in the basement. Those are very uncomfortable and I cannot recommend them. It would also be nice if the maintenance issues with the chimney were resolved so that guests could enjoy a fire in the fireplace on chilly, windy nights.

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well equipped lovely home. Served the needs of seven adults in complete comfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting from Kiwi Land

IWe had such a fun time with the welcoming stay at Colby Reef. Lots of room with very comfortable amenities. My brothers (3) visiting from New Zealand have nothing but praise.Cheers.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back again!! :)

Also our second day at this wonderful home. My family loves the area and we weren’t disappointed. Comfortable and relaxing. Everything was great. Thanks!!!!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert H.

Pre-Thanksgiving Get-Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was comfortable, view of ocean is wonderful. Easy to get in and out. No issues other than the weather (it rained all but 5 hours over 2+ days) but that had nothing to do with the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

M H.

Great Vacation House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, very clean, and easily accommodated a group of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Colby Reef

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home, well kept up, wonderful view
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10/10 Excellent

Luana L.

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time at Colby Reef. The house is everything we wanted. The beds were very comfortable, there was plenty of space throughout the house to relax, and the house was very well stocked. It would have been nice if the door code could have been delivered electronically, but stopping into to pick up the welcome packet was easy enough. Regardless, we loved every moment of our stay. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

Beautiful Gem

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this place. The space is really well maintained. Such thoughtful details that made our stay extra special. For instance a little welcome basket for my dog Willow. The space has a well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and was spotless and clean. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would definitely return for a stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach gettaway

Very nice property.well stocked amd fantastic veiw.host was very good too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location with lots of privacy

The location is lovely, great views of the ocean, although best observed from the upper level viewing chairs inside. There is a huge wraparound deck, with one side facing the ocean, and the other facing the secluded forest. The hot tub location faces the forest, and was very private and quiet. My negative note is the sofa in the living room is quite old, to the point where some of the seams are coming undone. Overall, this was a very nice home with an excellent location, and would be great for a family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful retreat

My family loved the property. It accommodated our large family comfortably and the view is incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Les P.

Colby Reef vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great. An excellent location with a fantastic view. All went well with a few minor issues due to normal wear and tear. The property was clean, but needs some attention to appliances and fixtures in the house. Mendocino Vacation Rentals were great to work with and very accommodating. I would recommend this property to anyone staying within the Mendocino area.
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4/10 Poor

Cindy B., Orangevale, California

Girls Trip 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was nice and clean. The kitchen had limited supplies as regular can opener, the electric one was difficult to operate. There was no naming dishes only cookie sheets and no crock pot either. The 2 couch beds downstairs mattresses were very uncomfortable. They need to invest in better mattresses for their guests.

10/10 Excellent

Emil P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, beautiful house!

The location is gorgeous. It's a treat to watch the ocean and the sunset from the top level of the house or from the porch. The house is clean and in good condition, with beautiful kitchen and good furnishings. The towel folding art was impressive. As minor suggestions for improvement, having the windows washed would improve the enjoyment of the view, and including a starter amount of shampoo and cooking oil would save a 30m drive to Safeway for people who didn't read the welcome emails closely enough or forgot to pack them.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Beautiful location, comfortable home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just returned home from a wonderful week at Colby Reef. Location can't be beat. Views are spectacular from every window. Just a few minutes drive to Mendocino one way and beaches the other. Restaurants and grocery stores are easily accessible. As for the home -- so comfortable and spacious! Beds/family room couch, upstairs recliners all great. The house was clean from top to bottom. Just a note, there is a bit of a smoky fireplace smell especially downstairs in the large suite. But once you're there, you really don't notice.The kitchen has all that you'd need. We always bring our favorite oils/spices/knives and some non-stick pans but the kitchen is so well stocked you won't need to bring any of it.Overall, an amazing stay in an amazing home!!The view from the property is really something. From one side of the house, it's all ocean and the other side, the beautiful forest.This is by far one of the best rentals we've stayed in and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite getaway overlooking the ocean

Spacious and comfortable place overlooking the ocean. Loved being able to hear the waves and watching the sunsetting over the waters every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023