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Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail

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Welcome to Red Barn Retreat
Living room with convertible futon sofa & view to private garden.
Modern kitchen stocked with everything you need to cook and serve great meals.
Gathering table and chairs, situated between the living and kitchen areas.
Large Dining Room Table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Little River, CA
  • Place, Van Damme State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Convertible Bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail

RED BARN RETREAT, located on the Mendocino Coast just a short drive from the Village of Mendocino, is the perfect getaway from your busy schedule and every day life. This lovely 600 square foot cottage apartment, which comfortably sleeps 2-4 guests, contains everything you need to come away feeling renewed and refreshed. Handsome woodwork, warm, rich tones on the walls, and comfortable, radiant heated floors make for a cozy, enveloping environment.

A comfortable queen sized bed fitted with a down comforter, slipper chair, and a handsome armoire complete the cheerful and cozy bedroom, from which you can access your private fenced garden and patio to enjoy the peaceful outdoors.

The bathroom features modern fixtures and a wonderfully deep bathtub, perfect for soaking.

The well furnished open living, dining, and well equipped kitchen space fills with natural light and greenery views from its many windows.

The kitchen has a gas cook stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave, and all of the pots, pans, dishes and utensils needed for cooking and serving a delicious meal.

A large gathering table surrounded by a fun collection of chairs invites you to enjoy a meal, play a family game, or work on a project.

Additionally, a comfortable futon sofa / convertible bed and leather club chair are situated in the living room across from the entertainment center, which includes a flat screen TV and stereo. TV programming such as Netflix, Prime and Hulu are included. Wifi is also available throughout the property, but please note, cellular service can be spotty in the entire Mendocino area.

Other conveniences include a coffee maker, tea pot, toaster, iron and ironing board, and hair dryer.

The property borders Van Damme State Forest which features some of the area’s most amazing hiking trails through the unique Pygmy, and stunning Redwood Forests. Our area’s beautiful beaches and rivers, and the gorgeous Village of Mendocino, all found along one of the most pristine coast lines in Northern California, are only minutes away.

Whether you are here for a variety of outdoor activities, wine tasting in the nearby Anderson Valley, or to just experience a quiet retreat, your comfort is our top priority.

RED BARN RETREAT is perfect for any individual, couple, or family of four looking for a charming residence while visiting the Mendocino Coast. Please note that if there are more than two guests there will be an additional charge per guest per night.

We will gladly guide you to great restaurants and activities best suited to your party and the purpose of your visit to this spectacular and rugged part of the world.

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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 allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash, dry and put away any of the dishes that you have used. Thank you!
Please put all used towels into the bathtub upon check-out. Thank you!
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

Little River

Located in Little River, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Kelley House Museum and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Noyo Harbor and Mendocino Coast Massage. Mendocino Art Center and Sea Glass Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Little River, CA

What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Skunk Train - 27 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Glass Beach - 32 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail ?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail on 8 June 2026 start from NZ$303, 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 Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Van Damme State Park and Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve. Big River and Mendocino Headlands State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 144 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice and the hosts were very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, with excellent towels and a very comfortable bed! Just a cozy experience in Little River. Loved the radiant heat floors - so nice when you wake up in the morning to feel a nice, toasty floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

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

Red barn retreat

Great location. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Forrest L.

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

Fantastic stay!

We had a truly wonderful stay. The location was excellent -- close to the coast and forest. It provided the perfect balance between nature and luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reva A H.

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

Lovely property

Perfect getaway spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie G.

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

Lovely red barn!

Beautiful and quiet property in Mendocino County! Lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T O.

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

Perfect vacation getaway

We loved our stay at Red Barn Retreat. Everything exceeded expectations. Peaceful, comfortable, well equipped, very clean... wonderful friendly hosts. I look forward to future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Noelle V.

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

Where we needed to be!

Peaceful with quiet setting. Central location for day excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tariq M.

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

3night stay in Mendocino

Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim R.

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

Nice place to stay near Little River/Mendocino

Very nice one-bedroom place, very quiet, nicely furnished, cute outdoor table area. I’d definitely recommend to other couples. My only complaint was the price went up 30% when we later added two adult children, which seemed excessive since our use of the place stayed the same.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Red barn little river

Very clean , quiet and peaceful woodland property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect vacation cottage

This was perfect for our family vacation. Great location away from the crowds on the coast but still only a short drive to Mendocino. The house was cozy, clean and comfortable and Gabi and Richard were very helpful and welcoming. We’d love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

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

Return trip was just as wonderful as the first.

This is our second visit to the Red Barn Retreat, and once again, it was a perfect place to retreat to after our bustling family Thanksgiving festivities on the coast. Well appointed, comfortable, peaceful and fabulous hosts. Thank you, Gabriele and Richard!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lu T.

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

Charming place with great hiking trial nearby

Enjoyed the full experience with my family! From the initial communication with Richard and Gabi, to the well maintained charming unit, to the easy access to hiking trails and Mendocino coast, everything was smooth and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan P.

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

Charming, comfortable spot

As advertised - cozy setting, clean (small!) house, very well-prepared, easy in and out. Great communication and interaction with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eglantine P.

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

Great house !

We had a lovely time at the Barn, the house is very clean and cosy, the pictures don’t give enough credit to this great place. Thank you for having us !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Like a top-notch homey hotel!

This beautifully decorated and well-kept, extremely clean, and cozy home was just what we needed. We felt very comfortable there and everything was provided. The location was lovely, and the hosts couldn’t be warmer or more responsive, helpful and hospitable. We highly recommend the red barn retreat!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Charming country cottage

We enjoyed our stay at the Red Barn Retreat. The property is beautiful and we especially loved all the flowers in bloom around the house. The bed was very comfy and the kitchen well stocked. Our host was easy to communicate with and very responsive to our questions. The location is very close to the Pygmy Forest with some great hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Lovely Return Visit

There’s a reason why we came back and stayed even longer! ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Fantastic

The Red Barn guest house was fantastic. It was well appointed providing everything you would need. It was charming, warm, inviting and spotless! Hosts were very friendly and communication was outstanding. Looking forward to many more stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Lovely Red Barn Property

My husband and I were warmly welcomed by Gabriele prior to our three night stay. The red cottage is lovely - heated floors, tasteful décor and a short drive from Mendocino and other costal towns. This was our first time here and would definitely come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Gabi and Richard were very nice and accommodating hosts.It rained heavily on our last day there and they told us what backroads to take to avoid closures on Highway 128. These caring people will insure you will have a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea G.

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

5 stars!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Red Barn Retreat. The location was rural and off the beaten path, yet close enough to town to enjoy dining and recreation activities. It was very clean, tastefully furnished, and had everything we needed. Hosts Gabi and Richard were friendly and on site, but the property is large enough to have plenty of privacy and space. We would certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

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

Romance in the woods

Beautiful property with all the amenities imaginable. Wonderful outside patio with table, grill and umbrella. Inside full kitchen and all beautifully appointed. We could not have been happier to celebrate our 57th wedding anniversary there. All only 10 minutes from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

Heavenly hideaway

The Red Barn Retreat was a wonderful relaxing quiet getaway for our anniversary. The cottage is lovely,spotlessly clean and had all of the amenities that we needed. Gabi and Richard are exceptional hosts and thought of everything to make our stay memorable. We especially loved our own private fenced yard off of the bedroom . We can't wait to stay here on our next visit to the Mendocino area. Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Gabriele Fienburgh

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The owners, Richard and Gabi first moved to the coast more than 40 years ago, both originally from Europe.

Richard, growing up north of London, left England on the Istanbul Express and ended up in Western Canada. He visited a friend living in Mendocino and fell in love with the coast and the community here and never left. An accomplished musician, he still performs locally from time to time.

Gabi has a similar story, growing up in Germany, she came to visit a friend in Mendocino and after falling in love with the beauty of the pacific coast and the wonderful people, essentially has been here ever since.

They met here on the coast, a notoriously romantic spot, and have been married for 37 years, raised three children and are now proud grandparents of four.

Along the way they developed their own 'design / build' construction company and have built and restored many fine custom homes on the coast.

Gabi is also a licensed massage practitioner and has been practicing for over 15 years. Please inquire about massage treatments for your stay.

Why they chose this property

After living on the coast for almost 20 years we finally found a place we wanted to buy. On a quiet rural road inland from the fog belt was a cottage, overgrown and with a glorious blossoming cherry tree hidden behind the house. It felt like it could be our home and over the years we have transformed it into a sunlit, open and peaceful place that is the heart of our family.

What makes this property unique

Often, if the coast is foggy, just 3 miles inland the sun is shining and the property, though close to the redwoods, has a mix of pine, fir, cypress trees, rhododendrons and open gardens that let the sun shine on us most of the day. Coming from hazy Europe we are still awed by the clear, dark, star filled night skies.

Languages:

English, German

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