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Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine

Holiday home in Mendocino with kitchen and patio

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Hinoki house entrance
Living Room
Living room
Dining area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mendocino, CA
  • Place, Caspar Headlands State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Russian Gulch State Park
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine

Hinoki House was designed and built by master craftsman Thamby Kumaran, his mentor Ichikawa Kihei, and Michael Singer. Traditional post-and-beam Japanese craftsmanship is combined with classic California design sensibilities to create light-filled rooms and a strong sense of form and materiality. This unique property sits on a wild meadow, bounded on two sides by cypress hedgerows and within reach of the Pacific Ocean. Whether you are looking for quiet relaxation or a bit of outdoor adventure, the property and location offer both. From your front door stroll less than 1/2 mile to Point Cabrillo State Park which includes the historic 1909 Light Station (30.5 acres), approximately 270 acres of undeveloped coastal bluffs, prairie, and numerous coves, including Frolic Cove, the site of the

Hinoki House's peaceful setting is the perfect retreat from the hustle of modern life. With its old-world craftsman architecture, zen shoji screens, and natural setting it is truly a tranquil escape. The Primary queen has its own full bathroom upstairs, and downstairs is a double bedroom with its own full bathroom.

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Mendocino

Mendocino is home to this holiday home. Glass Beach and Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

  • Caspar Headlands State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Agate Beach - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Noyo Fish Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sea Pal - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rhody's Garden Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine located?

Situated in Mendocino, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park, Caspar Headlands State Beach and Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and Jughandle State Natural Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 ( dog) enjoyed a wonderful stay at Hinoki House and hope to come back again. The Japanese-style craftsmanship was striking, and the open spaces and thoughtful balance of ambient and internal lighting added just the right amount of warmth. The house was very clean and well-maintained. We enjoyed a welcome sense of solitude amidst the large property, feeling as if we were in a coastal forest retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

August Days

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 both enjoyed the house and yard/setting, the sunset view, the simple organized kitchen, the furnishings and Japanese artwork and design.

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the house

Cozy, intimate, warm and beautiful design.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Coastal getaway 2025

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: This was our 4th stay at Hinoki house and it never disappoints. It is truly a gem. Well maintained and clean. Sorry to see some of the older plantings around the deck and foyer dying off due to gophers. Will definitely come back again.
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8/10 Good

Joshua H.

Thank you!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: I’m a big fan of this house. We’ve been here a few times now and will be back for sure! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Son N.

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

Hinoki vacation

Wonderful. However, the dishwasher is very noisy and scary when we run it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

A great stay place

We three, wife, college aged son, and I spent Monday through Friday in tis very Japanese style house. On reading the history we find it was hand built by a young couple and some Japanese craftsmen friends of theirs. We had a really nice time just veging out or taking walks to and along the cliffs. Short drives to Mendocino and Fort Bragg allowed us to walk the trails there as well. The sea lions were audible from the house and there were deer passing by every day. A healthy looking coyote and a grey fox walked across the meadow by the house on separate days. We highly recommend taking some time to stay and relax here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Perfectly peaceful place.

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: Hinoki House was the perfect base for 3 of us for a week while attending a family reunion on the Mendocino Coast. It provided a peaceful, restful spot to regroup after the evening gatherings elsewhere. Everyone agreed it was the best house out of the 9 different houses rented. The architectural details provide endless fascination, and great location within easy walking distance of Point Cabrillo lighthouse and other coastal walks. Just a short drive up to Fort Bragg or down to Mendocino. We would love to spend more time at Hinoki House.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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2/10 Terrible

JOEL J.

Vacation From ****

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was 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: Power went out when we arrived. Came on for a while and the out again leaving us in total darkness up three flights of stairs with no flashlights, emergency lights or backup generator. Called for assistance and was repeatedly hung up on. Next morning went to the rental office and were called liars by a very unpleasant young woman when describing the lack of any backup lighting. She gave us two rechargeable lights and swore she knew they were in the residence. Went back and checked every drawer, outlet etc. finding what we already knew to be true, no backup lighting. At this point, not wanting to spend another night in darkness and thoroughly disgusted with the attitude of the staff, we turned in the keys and went home. Two days later we came down with the H1N1 flu and are now fighting it's symptoms. As stated, the Vacation From ****.. Perhaps you could use the $ 500 fee for the night we didn't stay towards a backup generator like all the homes around us had and save someone else the trouble. Would also recommend better cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the quiet neighborhood and easy access to the ocean. Home was clean and had most of everything we needed. Many windows that let in natural light. My elderly mom used the downstairs bedroom and was comfortable. Upstairs bedroom was roomy and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Peaceful Gate 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: Very good time. Great accommodations, very peaceful. Really liked the location!
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Other worldly

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: Hinoki House exudes calm in the house and the surrounding area. We had a wonderful week here. Everything you need is provided. The walk to the lighthouse is a morning must do. We would definitely return although it is a trek for us to get here

8/10 Good

Lee M.

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

Hinoki House

Architectural Gem but somewhat outdated after 50 years. Unfortunately my son and I had major allergy issues with the dust and dust mites from the home's central air conditioning and heating system. Would strongly recommend rigorous duct cleaning and filter changes. Might need new A/C system
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leonardo T.

Amazing and unique place.

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: Place was amazing, an incredible find! My only complaint is that appliances (heater, dishwasher) are super noisy, my wife literally woke up thinking there was something wrong with the house. But that is very minor compared to everything this place gets right.
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10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

Really interesting house in a great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We selected this house for rental due to its unique style. It did not disappoint as the construction and look was very interesting. We enjoyed our stay and the close walk to the beach overlook in the neighborhood to watch the sunset was an added bonus. The rental was not stocked as well as we typically get at this price point and is showing its age.
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10/10 Excellent

Keri K.

Our Stay at the Hinoki 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: What an amazing house! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were comfy, the house is thoughtfully appointed with everything we needed. The property is very beautiful, and we got to see some cool wildlife (turkeys, deer, birds). We found a trail to Frolic Cove within walking distance of the house that led to a beautiful, secluded beach and waterfall! The house is within close proximity to the glass beach and some great restaurants. We would definitely choose the Hinoki House again if we find ourselves on the Northern California coast again. Thanks!!

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

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

Highly recommended

The unit and location were great. We were not sure what to do with the trash (we left it in the garage next to some garbage pails). We couldn't figure out how to turn off the oven (silly us) and had to have a chat with an online person to figure that out. It took some guessing to figure out how to use the TV (age? lack of experience with cable?). However, hearing and seeing and walking to the ocean was enjoyable.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella M.

Peaceful retreat exceeded expectations

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 Hinoki House was everything we hoped for and more. The property is absolutely beautiful and offers a unique tranquility and peacefulness that we hadn't experienced in any other rental before. The management team and cleaning crew went above and beyond to make us comfortable and included some thoughtful touches throughout the house that made us feel extraordinarily welcome, i.e. the New Years confetti popper, the dog toy in the basket and the towel swans! Wow! It made such a difference to us, thank you so much. The check-in process was seamless and the management team was excellent in their communication with us. We will definitely be returning as soon as possible! Thank you, Mendocino Preferred!
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Our 4th stay at the Hinoki House!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Lovely as always. This beautiful home has become a tradition for meeting with my brother...who loves the home as well!
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Our 4th stay at the Hinoki House!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Lovely as always. This beautiful home has become a tradition for meeting with my brother...who loves the home as well!
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

A Beautiful Fall Weekend Escape to the Hinoki House

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: Mendocino Preferred Vacation Rentals made the booking experience easy including key pickup and drop off. They were readily available by phone for questions. The Hinoki House is really impressive architecturally. It was prefect for two couples and our two small dogs. Nice touch, two dog biscuits were provided! It was nice to relax on the porch, though new garden furniture is warranted. The kitchen is well organized. We could easily walk to the Lighthouse and the bluffs. We will be back!
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8/10 Good

Theresa C.

Nice Quiet Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We enjoyed the architecture and feel of the home with all the windows and the small view of the ocean. House was comfortable and clean and kitchen had most everything one needs. Our only complaint was that the beds weren’t real comfortable. The lighthouse was a nice walk through the neighborhood connecting to a trail in the park. The house was close to town and activities.
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10/10 Excellent

David P.

Great experience!

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: This was our first Vrbo rental, and we couldn't be more impressed. The property was exactly as described; the second we walked in the door, we felt right at home. The property management was professional, friendly, and very responsive. responsive to all our questions and requests. The overall experience left us looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

Stunning Architecture

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: The bones of this house are beautiful and the location is great for getting to Mendocino or Fort Bragg easily. We loved our time at this lovely older house. When we weren’t out hiking around or shopping, we spent time playing games around the big table.
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10/10 Excellent

Ellie M.

Hinoki House

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: Lovely Japanese style home in the woods of South Caspar. The house was very clean. My husband unplugged the master bathroom sink; this should have been addressed prior to our stay. Also be aware that the plumbing is noisy when running the dishwasher, but it works fine. Would definitely like to stay here again.

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