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Oceanview Home with Guest Cottage & Artist Studio

Holiday home in Mendocino with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Living area
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Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8173.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Mendocino, CA
  • Place, Agate Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mendocino Headlands State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Russian Gulch State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanview Home with Guest Cottage & Artist Studio

Summary:

Headlands Cove - Retreat



The Space:

Sitting at the north end of town, this gorgeous, four-bedroom Mendocino vacation rental is comprised of a main house, a charming guest cottage, and an inspiring artist's studio, all of which offer beautiful ocean views, a landscaped yard brimming with colorful rhododendrons and a variety of coastal flowers, a gas fireplace in the main house, plus two full kitchens and a kitchenette for your convenience. Right from the decks, you'll have dramatic views of Agate Cove and the Headlands — the perfect scene for a relaxing afternoon glass of wine or a summertime cookout with the family.



What's nearby:

From your door, walk along the this quiet neighborhood's streets to Mendocino Headlands State Park. From the cliffside bluffs, you'll have stunning panoramic views from where you can watch for passing whales, or take the steps down to the rocky beach to hunt for agates. This convenient location is also less than a mile from the center of town! Walk or bike to grab a bite to eat, browse the bookstores, and explore the numerous galleries. You’ll also be just four miles south of Jug Handle Beach and within 10 miles of Fort Bragg and colorful Glass Beach.



Things to know:

Two full kitchens (one of which has a dishwasher) plus a kitchenette

* Please note that cell service can be spotty at the home itself, but it is available in town

**Headlands Cove - Retreat is made up of Headlands Cove - Main House, Headlands Cove - Cottage, and Headlands Cove - Artist's Studio, all three of which may be rented separately.



Other Things to Note:

Check-in Form: To ensure a smooth and secure stay for all guests, we kindly require completion of our short check-in form after booking. This includes signing our standard rental agreement and verifying guest and payment information. It only takes a few minutes and helps us prepare the home for your arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Water view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Mendocino

Located in Mendocino, this holiday home is near the beach. Kelley House Museum and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and Mendocino Headlands State Park. Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

  • Agate Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mendocino Art Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Temple of Kwan Tai - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanview Home with Guest Cottage & Artist Studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanview Home with Guest Cottage & Artist Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanview Home with Guest Cottage & Artist Studio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanview Home with Guest Cottage & Artist Studio located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Agate Beach and Mendocino Headlands State Park. Russian Gulch State Park and Kelley House Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert B.

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

Family get-a-way

With extended family coming from Europe, we wanted a place to go to be together with natural beauty, relaxed ambiance and comfortable environment. This place met our needs beautifully. Our only complaint revolved around gardeners arriving early on Saturday, blowing, mowing and chopping until sunset. Noise and fumes sent us fleeing. Then they returned Sunday to finish. We coped, but it was a major disruption to our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn F.

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

Great spot!

We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Perfect location

Well designed to host a large group if you rent the entire property. Main house is comfortable. Views are stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dianne O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Book, hiking gardening group

Lovely setting. Perfect for preparing and eating our large healthy breakfasts. Nice walks to town. Very quiet. The main house smelled very musty but cottage and studio did not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Peggy T.

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

Beautiful location but needs some work

The location is perfect. The house and cottage are in need of some updates. The mattress in the cottage is like sleeping on plywood. The shower needs an adjustable showerhead. The freezer of the fridge in the main house stunk horribly. Tried baking soda but didn't help. I think the whole fridge needs replacing. The pots and pans are also worn and cheap. We managed to find a few usable pans in the cottage. The living areas in both were comfortable and the fireplace worked well. Some minor improvements and this house would be awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Gloria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Lovely location, nice house. Very comfortable.

Property manager (someone from Vacasa) was a disappointment. I emailed 4 times to ask if there were basic supplies (salt, pepper, sugar, coffee filters). No reply. (And turns out we had to buy salt, sugar and filters.) Never received check-in instructions so grandson crawled through a window to get the phone number of the property manager and lock box code. Horrible start to a great vacation. May I suggest that check-in instructions be sent and confirmed before the day of travel because cell service isn't always reliable when traveling. And VRBO and Vacasa need to work better together. I was confused as to which company was our agent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Extended Family Trip to Mendocino and our stay at Headlands Cove Retreat

The location and views are fantastic, they made the stay wonderful! We were a group of 8. In addition to the main house we rented both the cottage and the studio which comfortably accommodated our group. Each of the 3 units has its own bed, bath and kitchen area as well. There were some annoyances, however. Lights in the front entrance to the main house didn't work, nor did the main light over the sink in the master bath. The freezer kept defrosting itself and leaking all over our food in the fridge. The burners on the stove didn't all work all the time. We prepared many meals, and appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked, and had plenty of plates, glasses, pans, cooking utensils, etc. Communication about check-in was very poor. Vacasa did not give us codes to check in until immediately before check-in. VRBO rentals for other parts of our trip gave us the codes the morning of the rental. We were not trying to check in early, we just wanted to have the information to share with all family members who were arriving separately. Vacasa as a third party creates obstacles in the process, it is not a benefit. We called Vacasa to get information on check-in, and were put on hold multiple times, creating a call that lasted at least 15 minutes. Upon arrival, the new electronic entrance system to all 3 units was not working, so we had to get physical keys out of the lock boxes for all 3 units. If Vacasa had told us this when we called initially, it would've been much easier. Checkout was 10am, and the morning of our departure the cleaning service arrived early and was in the studio unit at 9:45. Fortunately, the two people staying in that unit had already moved out. The home is older, and does need to be updated. Overall, we had a wonderful stay, because it accommodated our large group and the location and views were fabulous. With the cost of this rental, I would encourage the owners to make repairs and updates to reflect what they're asking travelers to pay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

R G.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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