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Spectacular home with stunning views, decks, fireplaces, sauna, & fast WiFi

Holiday home in Mendocino with kitchen and patio

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Escape to the charming Headlands View Home, nestled between Mendocino Village and Mendocino Headlands State Park. Enjoy a warm gathering space with both a wood-burning fireplace and zoned central heating, perfect for cozy nights in or step outdoors onto multiple decks with chairs and benches offering gorgeous views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Spectacular home with stunning views, decks, fireplaces, sauna, & fast WiFi

Holiday home in Mendocino with kitchen and patio
Along with a sauna, this smoke-free holiday home has Access to hot tub and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a garden and gas grills. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and desks. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

42080

About the area

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Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mendocino Art Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Agate Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Big River - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Flow Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular home with stunning views, decks, fireplaces, sauna, & fast WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular home with stunning views, decks, fireplaces, sauna, & fast WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular home with stunning views, decks, fireplaces, sauna, & fast WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular home with stunning views, decks, fireplaces, sauna, & fast WiFi located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mendocino Headlands State Park and Temple of Kwan Tai. Mendocino Art Center and Kelley House Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Spectacular home with stunning views, decks, fireplaces, sauna, & fast WiFi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

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

A Happy teturn

This was out third stay at Headlands House and we are already talking about next year. It is perfect for dining in town or ramblythe headlands and beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Best location

House could not be in a better location! Because of the setup it is almost like 2 separate units - would be great for 2 families to stay together.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great stay on the headlands

Our family enjoyed this cozy little space at the end of town. The house had plenty of space for all of us and was stocked well with the necessities. We walked out to watch the sunset each day and loved spending time in beautiful Mendocino.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Mendocino Getaway

Stayed for two nights in this well appointed and clean cottage. Easy walking distance to everywhere in town. Easy access and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt F.

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

Loved the location of this home and the way it is presented!

I would gladly stay at this property once more! It was comfortable, clean, and a super nice location for a stay in Mendocino. All the things people come to Mendocino for were showcased here - the quaint buildings especially. This neighborhood offers great walking and easy access to everything in town and nearby areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeni H., Chico, CA

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

This location is unbeatable

Cute, rustic property with unique but tasteful layout and decor. It is a beautiful and relaxing place. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Perfect

This place is a perfect peaceful gem! It was spotless, cozy, and the location couldn’t have been better. We enjoyed being able to walk straight out onto the Headlands Trail, sleeping in comfy beds, cooking nightly in the well appointed kitchen, and relaxing in the hot tub and sauna. We would love to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James W.

Great spot!

We just love Mendocino and this house was a gem. Well stocked with all sorts of things you would need to stay for a while, didn't feel like a soulless investor rental, felt like a home. Definitely coming back. All the stars!

8/10 Good

Barbara W.

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

Great house in a great location

Funky but nice. Really enjoyed the proximity to the headlands and town. Overall we loved the house and had a wonderful stay but here are a few things that need attention: Several of the outlets don’t work. The body product dispensers in the smaller bathroom would not dispense. There was a bug in the fold out bed. The wood was wet and difficult to start. That curled rug in the living room definitely needs to be tacked down before it causes a serious accident.The house was well equipped and we loved the hot tub..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sydney W.

Amazing getaway

A beautiful, charming, peaceful house that feels like a vacation getaway. The owners have done a lovely job preserving the historic charm of the home while providing some modern amenities like beautiful windows to see the views and good WiFi for video calls. It’s in a cute little neighborhood and walking distance to the town and the bluffs for sunset. We have stayed here a few times and hope to be back soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Relaxing Stay

The home was comfy, clean, and the location was amazing! Check-in instructions were clear and easy. It was a short walk to town and the walking trail to the headlands. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch and watching the sunset. Overall, it was such an amazing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip D.

Great Historic House

Our family really enjoyed our stay at the Headlands View Home. This home is not on the water, but it was perfect for us because we have a toddler. We wanted room for her to run safely and not have to worry about the oceanside cliffs. You have an unobstructed view to the North of the ocean, prairies of the Mendocino Headlands SP, and Point Cabrillo lighthouse in the distance. At this location you're walking distance (even with a toddler) to downtown, Point Mendocino trail, and Portuguese Beach. The home was everything we needed it to be and everything worked as it should. It's a cozy place that we were happy to come back to at the end of a long day exploring. This is a historic home (built in 1881 according to the plaque), so it has some historic home traits. Like most homes of it's age, it has had additions that don't necessarily "flow". There are essentially 2 halves of this house. The South side of the house is the original house and has a large living area with a wood fireplace, fully-stocked kitchen, a private bedroom, and a finished attic with a queen bed on one side and 2 twin beads on the other. From the kitchen, you take 2 steps down and the first bathroom is on your left, and the laundry room is directly in front of you. The laundry room is a pass-through to the North half of the house. This side has a full bathroom, a dorm kitchen (sink & mini fridge), a living room with a gas fireplace, and a loft with a large bed. Beyond our initial walkthrough, we kept the door to this half of the house shut because we didn't want to worry about our toddler going up and down the stairs to the loft. The view from the living area was spectacular though. Finally, the house has a large yard with plenty of area for kids to play and explore. There is a scrub pine in the front yard that our toddler loved climbing on. Overall, we were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Homey!

Our second time at this abode, we love it, the location, the amenities, everything. Very farm-housey.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R., Petaluma USA

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

Great overnight in Mendicino

Nice home, good views and easy access to town services. Check-in time at 4pm is an hour too late and Check-out time at 10 am is an hour too early. All else was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

John L., near San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

House with lots of history, many nooks & crannies, and stairs

A patched-together assemblage of rooms connected by steps & corridors; we started sleeping in the upstairs larger bedroom, but after my wife slipped on the carpeted stairs, she moved to the front bedroom downstairs. There are lots of amenities in this house, but it would be best for a family with lots of kids. For us older folks who were there for the view and the walks, a place actually facing the headlands would be better. In spite of the name of this house, it is not in the front row of houses facing the headlands; there is only one window in the main living room that faces out obliquely towards the ocean and the headlands. All other windows face other houses and roads. Not what I would have chosen if I had understood the site and the photos better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Homey lodging, fantastic location

Loved staying at the Headlands House! Terrific kitchen with all the gadgets and tools you need to cook well. Walk out your door and there’s the sea and the many beautiful trails. Would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful place - Vacasa SUCKS

I really hate that vacation property management corporations can cross-advertise their stuff on VRBO, since it absolutely goes against the very name of "Vacation Rentals BY OWNER." Not being able to deal with the owner directly is very difficult when extenuating circumstances arise (and boy, did they arise for me), and Vacasa is really really terrible at customer service. I had no issues with VRBO and they tried their hardest to help me, but Vacasa was simply MIA and unreachable for a week while I was trying to figure out if I could reschedule or cancel and get my desposit back, due to deaths in the family 2 weeks before the trip was scheduled. Because Vacasa took so long to answer my requests, I ended up having to make arrangements to keep the trip so I wouldn't lose my money. It was really awful to have to deal with crappy customer service during a time of immense grief. I hate Vacasa, and if the real owner ever sees this, I hope they will choose a different property management company. Everything else about the house was perfect. It's an ideal setup for a multi-family vacation. There's a whole separate studio apartment (with fridge and sink, and full bathroom) that is completely separate from the bigger part of the house. The only bedroom with a door that closes has only a double bed in it, and there probably isn't room for anything bigger. I found the bed to be too hard. The pillows were great, and ample! Be careful to duck when you go upstairs to the loft bedrooms - we had someone crack their skull so hard they nearly fainted. Overall, it's a great place in a great location. I'm up in the air about whether I'll ever give money to Vacasa again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steph W., Lake Country, BC

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

Gorgeous and relaxing

Couldn’t have asked for a better birthday weekend stay for my husband. The house had everything we needed to make an awesome seafood chowder, the location was perfect for long sunny walks on the seaside and around town and the hot tub was a cherry on top. Would Absolutey stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Wonderful Mendocino Stay

The location of this house is stunning. It is walking distance to both the ocean and the town. There have been several very nice upgrades to the place that make it very comfortable, and those modern touches along with the rustic charm of the place are a great combination. The hot tub was great (we did not try the sauna) to relax and watch the stars at night.

10/10 Excellent

Susannah N., Novato, CA

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

Perfect nest in Mendocino

My family (husband, 11-year-old daughter, and bulldog) stayed here for an impromptu getaway in Mendocino mid-January 2022. This property is perfect! It's steps away from the bluffs above the Pacific, with world-class views. We were able to hear the ocean crash from the home, which was a highlight for us. The kitchen has everything you'll need to cook a complete meal, and even entertain if you choose. The appliances are modern and everything was clean. The historical home, with its nooks and crannies and darling architecture, provided some fun exploration for our daughter. We cozied up by the wood-burning stove at night, and woke up to crashing waves and a gorgeous walk in the mornings. The home is within easy walking distance to anything in downtown Mendocino. It was the perfect location for us to have a weekend of rejuvenation and exploration.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Simply the best!

My spouse and myself, and adult children and significant others, had the most wonderful time at this lovely home. We have stayed in many homes in Mendocino, and this is my favorite, 'rustic' as it may be. It is the best location also! I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Second Visit

We love the great location of this home so much we came back again this year! The Headkands are right outside and the Village enter is just a few blocks away. We only got in the car to ride The Skunk Train and visit the splint Cabrillo Lighthouse. The very separate sleeping quarters were a boon with a sometimes cranky baby. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

Perfect home with the best location!

Steps to the headlands in a cute quiet nbhd: we loved the separated sleeping areas that are perfect for large families.

10/10 Excellent

Janie S.

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

Headlands

Everything was very nice. Kitchen was well stocked. Hot tub and sauna were a treat. Easy walk to watch sunset over the water. Beds were comfortable. Would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Great family vacation spot

We loved this house. It is really a home, with a well equipped kitchen, lots of space to spread out and breathtaking views of the open land around us. The proximity to town is perfect. Excellent place to escape from life. We will be back!