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Oceanview Home plus Cottage & Studio w/ Free WiFi, a Gas Fireplace, & Decks

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Aerial view
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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Mendocino, CA
  • Agate Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Russian Gulch State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Mendocino Art Center
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanview Home plus Cottage & Studio w/ Free WiFi, a Gas Fireplace, & Decks

Headlands Cove - Retreat

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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:
Free WiFi
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.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Agate Beach. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a fireplace
  • Steps from Agate Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Mendocino Headlands State Park
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,868 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
27384

Oceanview Home plus Cottage & Studio w/ Free WiFi, a Gas Fireplace, & Decks Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dianne O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Gloria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Peggy T., Modesto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
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