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Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Caspar Headlands State Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mendocino, CA
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Caspar Headlands State Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings

Whale Song provides a dramatic setting on the ocean bluff with awesome views of surf, sunsets and Pt. Cabrillo Light House - with three bedrooms (1 king, 2 queens), two full baths, and just four miles from Mendocino. Can it get much better than this?
There’s a large, expansive deck overlooking the surging ocean with the bluff edge just 25 feet away, a small cove and the lighthouse across the Bay, and - for those indulgent moments - a hot tub.
Just sit back, relax, and marvel in the views.

Whale Song is within walking distance to the State preserve surrounding the Lighthouse and it’s only a half-mile walk to the Caspar Beach. A great getaway... but you'll have to share Whale Song with feathered friends – songbirds, gulls and geese. Because of the cliff front location there is a minimum age of 10 years and over required for any guest.

Although Whale Song 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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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

You need to know

Property # 176414vb
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

Located in Mendocino, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sea Glass Museum and Kelley House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Skunk Train and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Mendocino Art Center are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

  • Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Caspar Headlands State Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 10 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Noyo Harbor Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sea Pal Cove - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve, Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park and Caspar Headlands State Beach. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and Jughandle State Natural Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
have always had positive interactions with Vrbo properties and their management... will continue to book with them and recommend to others
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very stood out; great host, beautiful home, they had everything you would need , and an amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ocean views were phenomenal. The house was great. Couldn’t ask for anything better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vance B.

All around incredible time.

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: Hello. My family visits the Mendo coast 2to 4 times a year and this was one of the best homes yet. No complaints. Had a great time. Hope to be back there soon. Communication was great and everything went smoothly. Thanks so much!! Oh. We also saw dozens of whale spouts and even a full breach. Wonderful!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Wonderful property on the Mendocino Coast

We enjoyed our stay at this property and would recommend to our friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is incredibly located on a cliff with astounding views. The small personal touches really ment a lot to me from the dog supplies to the fresh flowers and birthday note they left. We were blessed with clear weather and had the pleasure of seeing whales everyday right from the porch, living/dining room and even the primary bedroom. Already looking forward to coming back.
Sunrises were spectacular!
Cozy fireplace too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fannie M.

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

Whalesong stay

A clean property with spectacular views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

So restorative!

We enjoyed both the property and the neighboring coastal walks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Whale Song - highly recommended

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: Had a wonderful time - beautiful comfortable place for family and friends to spend time together. Easy walk to lighthouse and beach and close to great food places. We will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

michael f.

Whale Song

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: Excellent!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Excellent view, enjoyed listening to the ocean and seeing all the coastal birds flying over. Close to trails and cove beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittny B.

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

Pinot Fest!

We had a wonderful stay here! The view is spectacular! We were here for the Anderson valley Pinot festival, which also did not disappoint! Always so fun spending time on the coast. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda and Bill D.

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

Amazing View

Impressive views. Surrounded by nature and amazing experiences. Whales seen two days in a row. House is comfortable and has everything you need. Wish we had stayed longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Excellent experience

The on line pics do not come close to the beauty of this coast property. The home is so warm and welcoming that it was very hard to leave. We couldn’t have found a better place to celebrate 3 major family milestones…60th bday, 80th bday and 60th anniversary.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Quiet and calm

Great views. We had lovely weather. Walks at local parks. House very comfortable and well appointed. Few ants in kitchen. Needs a little more attention to dusting (vents, lampshades)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

A beautiful escape

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 view from Whale Song is truly spectacular. We called it our Mendocino Safari as we enjoyed watching the whales, sea lions, and shorebirds from the comfort of the sofa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

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

Stunning views

This property was amazing. Ample windows and a nice deck for watching the waves crash over the rocks. The grounds were well manicured and the house was well appointed with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Even our dog had a crate designated specially for her. the furnishings were very comfortable and there were plenty of towels, pillows, blankets, firewood....the list goes on! I highly recommend this property for any length of time. It's between Mendocino and Fort Bragg. Plenty to do, or do nothing but enjoy the scenery. Four days was not enough!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Whale Song Bliss

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: It is in a great location and we enjoyed just sitting there looking at the ocean. However, if you enjoy cooking, there is no garbage disposal and the hot water barely comes out of the kitchen sink. The whole place needs a little upgrading, but it is supposed to be rustic. I'll be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Thank you very much for the feedback Richard. We wanted to let you know the problem with the hot water has been addressed. Please know in the future that we are happy to try to get any problems you experience fixed during your stay. Thanks again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Love This Place

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: This is likely our favorite house rto rent we've found in this area. The view out the large glass windows and from the porch is spectacular. This year we spotted whales migrating on at least 4 days (you need binoculars to see anything more than a "spout ion the distance") and the ones on site are pretty beat up. The location is somewhat secluded even though there's some houses quite close to you on each side. We go in the off season, so we've rarely had any neighbors during our stay. The one thing that you need to be aware of is the lighthouse on the point shines brightly and constantly and will definitely leak through the window shades in the master bedroom, so if you're light sensitive bring some eyeshades to wear
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hillary M.

50th Birthday Blast

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: Two best friends turning 50 could not have had a better time or place to stay. We vacation in Mendo for our annual birthday trip every year and staying somewhere new is always part of the excitement. The views were wonderful and we had everything from sunshine to rain. The incoming storm provided nothing less than spectacular crashing waves. We sat mesmerized watching and listening to 15-foot waves! The highlight of our trip was lounging in the spa one morning and then having massages out on the deck in the sun. What a luxury. The house is well-appointed and I like how the bedrooms are away from the main living area. Sitting on the covered deck in ricking chairs, drinking coffee or a cocktail is life!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Amazing Location - Sub Par Interior

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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 location is amazing which is why we rented this home for the second time. The problem is that all the issues we encountered on our first visit 9 months earlier were STILL unresolved. The master shower leaks, one of the two recliners is broken, there are spider webs throughout the house, the dishes in the cabinets are filthy, and the HVAC system is tricky and temperamental. For $300-$400/night I expect the home to be in better condition.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hi Michelle, thank you for the review. We sincerely apologize for any lapse in the quality of our housekeeping, we want you to know that we take the cleanliness of our homes extremely seriously and have brought it to the attention of our staff. In regards to the maintenance issues, we did go out immediately but our maintenance team had trouble finding the issues you encountered. It would be greatly appreciated if you could follow up with us in more detail via email at . The care and cleanliness of our homes and the comfort of our guests is our absolute top priority and we are sorry that your experience at Whale Song did not reflect this. We want you to know that we will take whatever steps necessary to remedy any and all problems you had on your stay. Thank you again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from SANTA ROSA, CA

Wonderful

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 stay at Whale Song was as lovely as the first. We arrived later than we’d expected, on a cold dark night, and stepped through the front door to a toasty warm house with warm lighting from lamps turned on in each room. A perfect welcoming. The views in the house are amazing, with the waves crashing and the lighthouse in the background. The house is so cozy, clean, and comfortable, making you feel right at home. We do agree with the other reviewers who have been asking the past couple years for new mattresses! Seems odd that this hasn’t been done yet - kind of a big issue with a pretty simple fix. We only use the bed in the primary bedroom, and it is sunken in, lumpy, and pretty uncomfortable. That fix, and the addition of blackout curtains to block out the lighthouse beam while sleeping, would make that bedroom just perfect.Otherwise, a lovely stay! We will be back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

warden n.

Lots of storms

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: Unfortunately, on the second the of our stay last month's 'bomb cyclone' hit the coast and we lost all power and had to leave the house. Otherwise, the property (which we have used several times) was great. A generator would be nice!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

warden n.

Lots of storms

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: Unfortunately, on the second the of our stay last month's 'bomb cyclone' hit the coast and we lost all power and had to leave the house. Otherwise, the property (which we have used several times) was great. A generator would be nice!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

warden n.

Lots of storms

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: Unfortunately, on the second the of our stay last month's 'bomb cyclone' hit the coast and we lost all power and had to leave the house. Otherwise, the property (which we have used several times) was great. A generator would be nice!

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