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Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroom27 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Water view

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About this property

Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views

  • Summary:

    Headlands View Cottage



    The Space:

    ***Please note that there may be guests staying in Headlands View Home during your stay. The Home is a detached building with its own private entrance. Home guests have access to the large deck that separates the two buildings. Cottage guests do not have access to the deck.***



    Escape to this delightful hideaway and enjoy the best of two worlds - both Mendocino Village and Mendocino Headlands State Park are literally at your doorstep! Take a five-minute walk to a picturesque nearby beach, stunning cliff-side bluffs, or along the expansive state park just across the street. Or if you prefer, stroll five minutes in the other direction to quaint cafés, bakeries, boutiques, restaurants, and galleries.



    Headlands View Cottage has its own pathway and private entrance and is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway or small family gathering. The Cottage is fully separate from Headlands View Home with a large deck between the two buildings (note that Cottage guests do not have access to any decks).



    Downstairs you’ll find an inviting space that combines a kitchenette, living area, and dining area. The kitchenette includes a portable electric oven, a counter-top two-burner stove, microwave, mini-fridge, sink, and plenty of bowls, plates, and utensils for cooking and eating. It works great for preparing a memorable meal, storing/warming any delicious leftovers you might bring home from a nearby restaurant, or putting together quick snacks on the go. The dining table seats up to four. The gas fireplace keeps you warm while you snuggle up in the two luxurious recliner chairs or the sofa to read, watch TV, or simply take in the view in silence. The queen sofa sleeper downstairs comes complete with a comfy memory foam mattress.



    A spiral staircase leads to a beautiful loft upstairs with a queen bed, built-in desk, and a gas wall heater. Two rocking chairs looking out over Mendocino Headlands State Park provide additional spaces to read, talk, doze, or quietly reflect.



    What's nearby:

    Welcome to Mendocino, the crown jewel of Mendocino County, which has been rated 'Most Picturesque Town' by Sunset Magazine! Villages, vineyards, marvelous state parks, and breathtaking natural beauty await. You'll be only half a mile from downtown Mendocino nestled between old-growth redwood forests and churning ocean waves. The town itself boasts a scenic location on a headland, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Mendocino is a treasure hunter's paradise featuring unique and stylish boutiques and galleries showcasing local art. The nearby state parks include Van Damme State Park (two miles), Russian Gulch State Park (two and a half miles), and Jackson State Forest (19 miles), so don't hesitate to pack your most comfortable hiking shoes to explore them! Rent a bike at the nearby Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too! (one and a half miles away) and ride along the beautiful Big River Canyon. You’ll also find delicious eats at local cafes or restaurants including Good Life Cafe, Luna Trattoria, Cafe Beaujolais, and Patterson's Pub to name just a few! Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless, fun activities to try here such as whale watching, horseback riding, The Skunk Train, which offers railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows and redwood forest, historic walking tours, and annual festivals.



    Things to know:

    Free WiFi with booster mesh units, strong enough for video-conferencing

    TV with Xfinity/Comcast Cable and Netflix Streaming

    This property does not support EV charging. Guests are kindly asked to use public EV chargers available in the area.



    Other Things to Note:

    Check-in Form: To ensure a smooth and secure stay for all guests, we kindly require completion of our short check-in form after booking. This includes signing our standard rental agreement and verifying guest and payment information. It only takes a few minutes and helps us prepare the home for your arrival.



    Pet Policy: We welcome up to 2 well-behaved dogs (50 lbs or under). A nightly pet fee applies and all pets must be disclosed at booking. Pets may not be left unattended unless crated, must stay off furniture, and guests are responsible for cleanup and reporting any damage. Undeclared pets or excessive mess may result in additional fees.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 290 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 and a first aid kit
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.

About the area

Located in Mendocino, this holiday home is near the beach. Glass Beach and Mendocino Headlands State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Skunk Train and Mendocino Art Center. Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Mendocino travel guide
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Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park
    Mendocino Headlands State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
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    Temple of Kwan Tai
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Agate beach on the coast of California, USA
    Agate Beach
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mendocino Art Center
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kelley House Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Brickery Pizza
    11 min walk
  • Goodlife Cafe & Bakery
    8 min walk
  • Waiting Room
    11 min walk
  • Little River Inn
    6 min drive
  • Terra Mar Kitchen
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mendocino Headlands State Park and Temple of Kwan Tai. Mendocino Art Center and Kelley House Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Pet-Friendly Mendocino Cottage with Ocean Views Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alfred B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
No host. Everything was clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sierra N.

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

Cozy Coastal Cottage

We enjoyed our time at this cute little cottage. The fireplace kept us cozy during the storms while we were there. Loved the location. I hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Peaceful and Quiet

Wonderful location. Private and quiet, but just a short walk to town. Literally a stone’s throw to beautiful Headlands State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Perfect place to stay!

The location is incredible. Easily walk to everything downtown, the views of the headlands out the north windows is just so peaceful and relaxing. The rocking chairs by the window upstairs was a nice touch. We really enjoyed our stay here. And our pup loved the yard out back. Even with 2 houses on the same property, there’s plenty of privacy. It’s nice that each rental property has a yard on opposite sides of the buildings so even the dogs get some privacy when they play outside (yards are not enclosed by fencing but they’re big and the streets are not very busy). Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Zlata B.

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

Long stay in Mendocino

We enjoyed our 15 night stay at the Headlands Cottage. The location is excellent. The layout of the cottage was lovely and the cottage was very quiet. The cottage was relatively clean but not perfect. We had some trouble with spiders in the sleeping loft. Also, all the windows were dirty. The tv worked quite erratically, one day Samsung Chanels worked another day they didn't. The same for cable channels. The kitchenette was minimal. It needs some updating, including new burners. The refrigerator was very small and had a broken plastic insert for milk. It's probably great for someone who is staying for a long weekend. With all this said, loved the location and would return.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie K.

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

Cute Cottage

Perfect location. Not a place to stay if you have mobility issues. You have to walk in from the street where you have space to park one car. The bathroom is three steps up from the living space, and of course, the bedroom is up the spiral staircase. There is a sofa bed in the living area that folds out into a bed for those who can't make it up the stairs. The kitchen really isn't a kitchen, think more along the lines of what you would get in a motel room...basic small fridge, microwave, coffee maker. There is a hot plate, but the counter space in the kitchenette is very small and I didn't attempt to use it. The main heat is supplied by the gas fireplace in the living area, and there are two other space heaters...one downstairs and one in the bedroom. Other than that, this is a very comfortable and clean rental. You can walk everywhere! As a bonus, you can see the Point Cabrillo light station from the bedroom! It's a short walk to the bluffs to watch the ocean and whale watch! Definitely a great place for a short-term trip to the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, fast WiFi, super silent location, walkable to downtown and the shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent location and view

Excellent for 2 people. Comfy furniture. Quiet. Quick walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andria L.

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

Great stay at headlands

Beautiful studio walking distance from town and most amazing coastline on earth
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

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

Quiet, Relaxing, and Beautiful Views

We spent a week relaxing in the peace and quiet while soaking in the beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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

Lovely little cottage

We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It had everything we needed and in the perfect location to wander in to town or out to the headlands. The cottage was clean and comfortable, and very cozy when it was cold and rainy outside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ziah F.

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

Cute spot, great for a little getaway

Comfortable, cute, and perfect for a person or couple. Quaint little (gas) fireplace, close to the town, close to the ocean. Pretty great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

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

Perfect spot! Cute and cozy

Cottage was walking distance from the headlands and town. All the amenities and beautiful view from the loft bedroom. perfect little getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Short romantic getaway

This rental is perfectly located to walking distance to restaurants, shopping and walking the headland trails. It was clean and spacious feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mr. andrew o.

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

Wonderful Seaside Cottage

The Cottage was just perfect for our small family to stay a few days in the charming town of Mendocino. The seaside location, surrounded with striking views and stunning locations, provided many opportunities for exploring the area's natural beauty. We'd love to return to this property again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Delightful

It has all that one needs, especially the headlands steps away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

We really enjoyed our stay.

The cottage is really nice. We found it large enough for what we needed. There really isn’t a kitchen but we didn’t need one.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Loved the quite setting

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greta S.

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

Great property, fantastic location

This cottage was ideal for our family visit. It's the perfect size for a small family with comfortable bedroom upstairs and a great sofa bed in the living area. Everything was super clean and well maintained. The location was ideal for us, easy walking distance to food and shops as well as a beautiful trail along the ocean cliffs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

John S.

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

Awesome getaway in mendocino

Location and neighborhood is awesome. Highly recommended. Only gripe was the smoke detector which would go off in the middle of the night even if we were not cooking. Overall it was an awesome experience and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Great location! Bring a flashlight to walk a pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Quaint solo stay

This cottage is cozy with excellent heater stove and beautiful views of the ocean and fields. Walk 3 mins to the outrageously wild waves hitting the coves. Good life coffee is up the street for coffee/breakfast/lunch and great dinners at Fog Eater and Trillium. Would come back in a heartbeat and stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay For Christmas Holiday

My partner Becky and I - and our 2 year old pup - stayed here for the Christmas holiday weekend. The cottage was well appointed and warm. The bed very comfortable. We never needed the kitchen as we walked to our relatives’ home about a block away for holiday meals. The headlands trails were literally right out the door.l which our puppy loved. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022