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Jughandle Coast Vacation Home

Family-friendly holiday home in Fort Bragg with a water park

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Front of House
Living room and dining area
View of living room from kitchen
2 large sliding doors provide ample light
Dining area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fort Bragg, CA
  • Place, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Noyo Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Glass Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Jughandle Coast Vacation Home

This home is conveniently located between Fort Bragg (5 minutes away) and the Village of Mendocino (10 minutes away). Located 1/4 mile from the beach, the home is also close to state parks (Jug Handle, Russian Gulch, Redwood Forest, Van Damm and McKerricher) which are especially great for hiking, biking and beach access.

The home is very private, set on two wooded acres. A grassy yard opens into a meadow surrounded by redwoods, pine and fir. The house features cathedral ceilings and warm wood floors throughout, a completely equipped kitchen, cable TV/VCR, CD player, telephone, toasty wood-stove with a glass window for dinners in firelight, and a large back&side deck with outdoor dining and a barbecue for grilling.

This Mendocino house has a king, a queen, and two trundle beds (each of these beds can sleep two singles or make into queen size beds). All firewood, linens, kitchen supplies, and bedding are provided for your convenience as well as a washer and dryer. Portable crib is available.

The house and deck are wheel chair accessible but the bathroom is not large enough to accommodate a standard wheel chair.

Airport: Little River Airport

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please: Put garbage/recyclables out in the bins. Wash dishes/pots/pans and store in cupboards. Unplug toaster/coffee maker/water pot. Turn off oven/range. Put woodstove fire out/close woodstove door.
Turn thermostat "off". Deck chair cushions inside. Lock windows/sliders. Turn lights off.
Lock Door: Use keypad to lock door. Do not lock the front door handle lock on the inside. Use the electronic keypad only. Put the front door key back under the mat (if used to unlock door handle).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Fort Bragg

Located in Fort Bragg, this holiday home is near the beach. Sea Glass Museum and Triangle Tattoo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Skunk Train. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Fort Bragg, CA

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Noyo Harbor - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Skunk Train - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Glass Beach - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Noyo Fish Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sea Pal - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jughandle Coast Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jughandle Coast Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jughandle Coast Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jughandle Coast Vacation Home located?

This family-friendly Fort Bragg holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jughandle State Natural Reserve and Sea Glass Museum. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Caspar Headlands State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in this lovely house 6 or 7 times over the past ten years. We love how spacious, quiet, and light-filled it is, the comfortable beds, and how easy it is to prepare meals in the kitchen. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely space ... we've come back multiple times and hopefully will again.Small problem with trash pandas, but we cleaned it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

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

Love the house and the property

I did a brother trip and it was a special memory at a place we were at 10 years ago with our daughters , thanks again for such nice accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Jughandle

House as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T., Decatur Ga USA

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

Comfortable, quiet house near Mendocino

We enjoyed a relaxing stay here in the spacious living room for reading and relaxing, enjoying the back deck, and the beds were very comfortable. Also, very conveniently located to Mendocino and Ft. Bragg.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil J.

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

Nice and relaxing

We had an amazing stay at this cabin! It was the perfect getaway for our small family. The cabin had everything we needed—comfortable, well-equipped, and incredibly cozy. The main room was spacious and open, with an incredible fireplace that made our evenings so relaxing.The patio deck was a highlight, offering a peaceful spot to unwind and watch the many beautiful birds around. We loved the quiet and secluded setting, which made for a truly peaceful escape. Plus, it was just a quick drive to the beach, making it easy to enjoy both relaxation and adventure.We would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

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

Nice stay along the coast

Wish we could have stayed longer, we had a great time! Beautiful house and cute property. Just remember to bring coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn V.

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

Great place to re-set

Beautiful surrounding, awesome house! Beds were comfy and love the down comforter. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

free g.

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

Relaxing ,cozy, inviting

The house was clean, cozy, and warm. The house was close to town and the ocean, while still having a secluded feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Beautiful house, conveniently located!

Really comfortable and cozy place to stay right new the town of Mendocino! We had a wonderful time and didn't want to leave. Well provisioned, clean, cozy and warm. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

The Best getaway

This is my heaven on earth. I adore this place. Wonderful place to stay. The location is amazing and the house is charming. We go every year! Beds are comfortable. Yard is amazing. Plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta R.

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

Perfect!

Beautiful weather, comfortable house ideally located couldn't ask for more BUT I left my pillow, hope it gets sent back...I'll happily pay postage!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Judy P.

The house was just what I hoped it would be!

The house was clean and comfortable, the beds were extremely comfy! I would definetely stay there again. The only hiccup we had was not enough paper to start the fires in the woodstove, if there was any more we couldn't find it. Otherwise the stay was amazing and the area never dissapoints!

8/10 Good

Pacifico and Rita A.

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

winter getaway.

Needed to get away for a couple of days after a busy Christmas and New Years on short notice. We were able to pick up the key on our way up. Neat place, lots of room, very comfortable and great and easy to get to location. Even on a rainy and stormy weekend it was a fun getaway, could hear the waves crashing from the house. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Magical Gem!

What a magical gem this place is! My family of four (2 adults, 2 children) absolutely loved this home and property. The beds were super comfortable, there were plenty of sheets, blankets, and towels. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, glassware, etc. We loved the selection of board games and their House Folder had a ton of information on what to do around the area. The amount of windows and skylights in the home brought in natural lighting througought the day and we loved having the windows open to allow the cool breeze to flow throughout. In the evening, we enjoyed cozy fires in the wood burning stove. Our favoirte part however, was the grounds! This was just magical! We had so much fun playing with our imagination in this beautiful "realm" of redwoods, cypress, blackberries, rhododendrons, huckleberry, foxglove, daisies, ferns, pine, and so much more. These memories will stay with us forever. We will definitely be back to stay here again! Thank you Matt and Cathy for sharing this special place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana W.

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

Calm and beautiful

Our family was excited from the moment we pulled in to the drive. Pulling off the main road we felt hidden away in our own little area. We saw a momma dear and her baby everyday and occasionally a fox! Plus all the beautiful birds. Location was perfect. Close to Fort Bragg, beaches, trails, and ocean views. Beds were sooo comfy, place was clean and had everything we needed and more. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGELIA S.

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

Perfect place to relax!

The house was very centrally located but also very private. Super easy to get to all of the activities we had planned in the area. Directions provided were great and the house was not hard to find- even though we arrived late the first night. The yard was beautiful, and we really enjoyed being outside on the wrap around porch! The amount of space inside the house was perfect and could have accommodated far more than just the 3 of us. Check in and check out were a breeze. Only issue was that I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Perfection at Jughead Cove

This place was a wonderful spot for my two grown sons and I to enjoy a few days to enjoy each other's company which we don't get to do very often. Although this house was only several hundred yards off Hwy 1, you'd never know it, as the place is surrounded by redwoods, cedars and very large rhododendrons, giving you the feeling that you're in this secluded cabin in the woods. The interior of the house was fabulous, with it's wood paneling, open beams, fireplace and great decor. Matt and Kathy thought of absolutely everything as far as stocking the place was concerned. We couldn't have asked for better accommodations. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

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

Totally met all our needs and beyond!

The moment we entered the Jug Handle VRBO we felt right at home. The house was so spacious and had lots of room for our family of three. We also appreciated that the owners thought of just about everything. There were even extra personal items in case we forgot something. We had gone to the store to buy paper towels, oatmeal, conditioner, etc. only to find that they were already provided. We really enjoyed the king size bed, which was so comfortable! I would also like to note that it was easy to enter the house with only three steps. Parking was right at the front door. Would definitely return to Matt and Kathy’s home whenever we are in California again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for the 5 of us. Two adult couples and one toddler. The property is fun for littles to explore. The house is cozy and well stocked. My only criticism is extremely minor. There were only 3 hangers in each bedroom closet. I like to hang my close when I travel and 3 hangers didn’t go far. We would definitely book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swati R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is so beautiful! We had an excellent stay and will definitely be back again. We loved all the little touches and care that has gone into this home including the extensive guide with handwritten notes to visit places. Well stocked home, wish we stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky R.

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

Amazing stay

We had a lovely time at the property. It was very well equipped and in a great location for the botanical gardens, Mendocino and Big river. Jug handle beach was beautiful. Recommended.
Big river
Mendocino botanical gardens
Jug handle beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kathryn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time in this charming home. Everything was very clean. The kitchen was well supplied with dishes, utensils, and anything we needed to cook when preparing meals. It was always nice to come back to this very quiet retreat in the afternoon but still close enough to get into town if we wanted. Very calming to look out in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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Hosted by Matt or Cathy McKeon

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