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Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast

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A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.
A rustic wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by dense greenery and a wooden pathway leading to it.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a floral sofa.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Jughandle State Natural Reserve
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Fort Bragg, CA
  • Place, Jughandle State Natural Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Glass Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Glass Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast

Just a few minutes from Mendocino and Fort Bragg, Windrift Cottage is a perfect headquarters for your Mendocino Coast vacation. However, with all the home has to offer, you may be tempted never to leave the property.
A private but rugged path right off the backyard drops down to a secluded beach where you can spend the day in the sun and surf or elect to cozy up next to the fireplace and take in dinner and a movie before retiring to the hot tub with a panoramic view of the Pacific.
Enjoy the simplistic peace of Windrift's intimate, studio-style layout, with a leather sofa next to a gas fireplace, a wide-screen television with cable and DVD collection, a pillow-topped queen bed, and a small kitchen (mini fridge, two-burner stove, but no oven) with a high lounge-type table.
Please note: There is parking for one car only. - No children are allowed at this location, and although Windrift is pet-friendly, please note that it is limited to dogs only, with a maximum number of no more than 1
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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

Adults only
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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 # 433922vb
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

Fort Bragg

Located in Fort Bragg, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and Jughandle State Natural Reserve, while Sea Glass Museum and Triangle Tattoo Museum are cultural highlights. Skunk Train and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Fort Bragg, CA

What's nearby

  • Jughandle State Natural Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sea Glass Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Skunk Train - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Glass Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sea Pal Cove - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noyo Harbor Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast on 25 November 2026 start from NZ$2,787, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Bragg cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Jughandle State Natural Reserve, Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Glass Beach and Caspar Headlands State Beach are also within 6 miles (10 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. 252 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 278 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great views! We had everything we needed and were very comfortable. It was a good location between Mendocino and Fort Bragg. Loved the hot tub to relax in after long days. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, beautiful scenery would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect! Highly recommend for a solo or couple getaway. Cottage was very comfortable. Amazing view from the back porch. Hot tub was a nice plus. Lots of sightseeing and outdoor activities in the vicinity. Cute downtown shopping districts in Mendocino and Ft. Bragg. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two minor things: the toaster oven didn't heat properly and could have used a more detailed instruction on operating the streaming/dvd set-up. Otherwise we would happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Yes. The area was awesome. Views amazing
Cooper our 2 year old Maltese and Alan
Path a neighbor told us about that leads to amazing views
Amazing view
Taking a breather, pretty landscaped yard
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting at main house
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Comfortable Studio overlooking a cove near Mendocino and Ft Bragg.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. The cottage was clean and had plenty of places to sit and relax. The view was endlessly enjoyable. Sitting in the hot tub watching the clouds was a real treat. We can't wait for our next opportunity to be there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

We love Windrift Cottage

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: Windrift Cottage In Ft Bragg is a fabulous place. We keep going back, year after a year. We highly recommend it. It’s the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren S.

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

Relaxing getaway

The cottage actually looked better than the pictures! The cottage was very comfortable, but the view was amazing! Relaxing in the hot tub while gazing at the ocean was paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Z.

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

Wind drift cottage repeat

This is our second time staying at the property and looking forward to the next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on earth

Beautiful view of the ocean! We enjoyed our stay and the beach was super close. I definitely recommend staying here, it’s the perfect getaway for a couple!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

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

perfect get away

beautiful spot, comfortable place. will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Fabulous Place!

We had a wonderful, relaxing few days. Windrift was so much nicer than the advertisement. It was a little hard to find but once we found it directions totally made sense. We loved the temperature of the Jacuzzi perfect for warmer summer evenings. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen b.

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

Best cottage

We go once a year. It is by far the best cottage out there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Anniversary surprise

Peaceful neighborhood, ideal location, excellent ocean view, and Mendocino Preferred Rentals was exceptional to work with. An overall pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect venue for solo weekend

The cottage is quiet and private. Has everything needed for a solo escape. Particularly enjoyed access to the beach and watching the waves while reading in bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting

The place was clean, view beautiful. The extra touches were great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah W.

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

Beautiful setting

It is a gorgeous setting. The house is dated and the amenities are sub standard (tiny soap, old worn sheets, etc), but the view makes up for it. We had a wonderful time in Mendocino.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

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

Storm by the sea

Great hideaway to enjoy storm watching.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Had a wonderful time at the Windrift Cottage! Perfect little place to get away and relax. The sunsets from the deck and private beach were amazing! The hot tub overlooking the ocean was the best! The town of Mendocino right down the road, was so cute! Loved all the little shops, boutiques, and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Breathtaking

Very cozy loved the private beach that didn’t have a lot of people on it. The view is phenomenal loved waking up to it every morning and the use of the Hot Tub every evening
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

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

Small cozy place, big views

Just as shown. Great place. Only draw back, small refrigerator
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen U.

Beach Paradise

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: We’ve stayed in this location twice and it has been wonderful! We love the proximity to the beach, the house is lovely and each night we enjoy watching the sun set from the hot tub. It is my go to location for a restful getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie M.

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

Great location

Everything was just great with the cottage. The only hic cup was there was no place in the shower to put soap or shampoo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

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