Mendocino Coast Cliffside Cottage—Shangri-La

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Entire home

Cottage interior - studio with a living room area & kitchen table (not pictured)

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 233 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Enjoy the area

Albion, CA

Albion River Bridge12 min walk
Temple of Kwan Tai12 min drive
Russian Gulch State Park17 min drive
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Sleeping Nook

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Shangri-La is the perfect place to relax & renew. Our cottage nests cozily on a high bluff with breathtaking panoramas of the ocean, at the junction of Anderson Valley wineries & the majestic coast. Sit on the deck or take a soak in a hot tub under the stars. A short drive takes you to historic Mendocino village. A Zagat-rated restaurant is steps away!

The cottage is a studio with a full kitchen and bathroom, as well as a private deck with a hot tub. Parking is across a quiet street from the cottage.

A few things to note --

No children under 12 years old are allowed. The cottage is suitable for only one couple.

Bring up to 2 dogs for a $25 fee. Dogs need to be leashed when outside and they cannot be left alone on the premises.

We offer Wifi, but it is provided by a small local company that cannot necessarily restore service quickly if there is an outage (usually caused by storms). So, just a heads up -- it's not an ideal spot for remote work. Verizon generally covers the property though if you are willing to rely on data as a backup.

Property manager

Sarah Rinzler

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Ocean view

Outdoor space

Aerial view -- Sea Cloud is on the left.

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs must be leashed when outside!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

By renting Shangri-La you agree to the included waiver and liability release.

Dogs must be leashed when outside and cannot be left alone on the premises.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Albion

Located in Albion, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Navarro River Redwoods State Park and Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve, while Kelley House Museum and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Albion, CA

What's nearby

Albion River Bridge - 12 min walk
Van Damme State Park - 3 min drive
Temple of Kwan Tai - 12 min drive
Russian Gulch State Park - 17 min drive
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 21 min drive

Getting around

Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

Little River Inn - 7 min drive
Ole's Whale Watch Bar - 7 min drive
Ledford House - 2 min walk
Ravens' Vegetarian Restaurant - 11 min drive
Big River - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mendocino Coast Cliffside Cottage—Shangri-La pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Mendocino Coast Cliffside Cottage—Shangri-La?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mendocino Coast Cliffside Cottage—Shangri-La?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mendocino Coast Cliffside Cottage—Shangri-La located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Albion River Bridge and within 3 miles (5 km) of Van Damme State Park and Navarro River Redwoods State Park. Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve and Friendship Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

allison h.

27 August 2023

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

Perfect getaway

We have been coming to Mendocino for 20 years and this was one of the top places we have stayed. You cannot beat the view (we were able to see whales from the deck!!) We had the best time just hanging out in the cottage and enjoying the sound of the ocean and the stars at night. Can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peggy G., Sacramento, CA

26 August 2023

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

Unbeatable view

Would be 5 stars across the board, except for the terrible sofa. It was so uncomfortable (really old, worn out) that we couldn't even use it. Everything else was really great, and the view is fantastic.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orbie D.

25 July 2023

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

Wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

21 July 2023

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

Beautiful Birthday Oasis

This is our second time staying in the cottages at Albion. The view is literally out of this world. It's so peaceful and relaxing to just sit on the patio and watch the waves crash below you. The place is perfect for two people (and in our case two dogs). It's really one of our favorite places to to.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata T.

28 June 2023

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

Lovely place with a fantastic view!

The unit was exactly as pictured, super charming with a stove heater and well equipped for 2 people, and with a super private hot tub. The owners are environmentally conscious and add nice touches such a welcome bottle of wine and chilled water cans/metal bottles and “Who gives a Crap” toilet paper and clearly labeled trash and recycle bin under the sink. The unit has several small appliances including a toaster and coffee grinder. We hope to be back again, and will bring a champagne bottle stopper as a gift for the unit, as it was the only thing missing to make it absolutely perfect!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Rinzler

It all started in 1998 when my mother-in-law gave me (Geneviève) a book of recipes by Margaret Fox where she explain how she opened Café Beaujolais in Mendocino. I like to cook, and I loved both the recipes and the story. My husband, Jonathan, surprised me with a trip to Mendocino and a fine meal at Café Beaujolais to celebrate my birthday… it was fate. For almost two decades, we’d come back to Mendocino every year—sometimes twice a year, to spend time together and enjoy the magic of the Pacific Ocean.
After living and raising our two daughters in Petaluma we decided to move to the Mendocino area--Albion!
I'm a retired nurse; Jonathan, passed away in 2021 and was a writer under the name J.W. Rinzler. I've lived in California for nearly 25 years, but I'm originally from France, and love hosting our two cottages.

Why they chose this property

Because it's one of a kind.

What makes this property unique

Amazing view; private hot tub over looking the ocean, restaurant within walking distance; historical town of Mendocino nearby; hear the birds sing; spot whales; relax.