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Unique Vintage 1880’S “Garden Cottage” in Mendocino Village

Unique Vintage 1880’S “Garden Cottage” in Mendocino Village

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Exterior
Front Entry
Garden Deck with Hot Tub, Patio Table w/chairs and Bar-B-Cue
That is the Outside Private Shower in the Far Back behind the Red Boards
Ocean View from Deck

Overview of Unique Vintage 1880’S “Garden Cottage” in Mendocino Village

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Check out the area

Mendocino, CA
  • Popular LocationTemple of Kwan Tai2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMendocino Art Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationRussian Gulch State Park3 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1/2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Unique Vintage 1880’S “Garden Cottage” in Mendocino Village

Treat your loved ones to a totally unique and fun experience along the very special Northern Coast of Caliifornia, and particularly in the Historic Village of Mendocino. It starts with a lumber mill cottage from the 1880’s that still maintains its historical character, and yet, is lovingly updated to fit the warmth, comfort, privacy and entertainment requirements of modern day Mendocino living and vacationing.

Walk to everything, fine restaurants, casual cafes, functional and clever shopping, both commercial and organic grocery stores, plus a local farmers market, beaches, pub, Headland Trails, Mendocino Art Center, or walk over to the Mendocino Theater Company for the current play offering. How about just relaxing for hours and hours and hours, or laying on the grass on a southern facing exposure. Listen to the foghorns, or listen to the nothingness, watch the birds and the boats. In addition to the Indoor Master Bathroom with Tub and Shower, take advantage of the additional outdoor fun and private shower in the garden.

Make Rhubarb Pie with fresh rhubarb from the back yard, or just sit in the garden hot tub, morning, noon and night. This spot is the center of The Mendocino Universe. Let those nighttime lit up star-studded skies seep into your soul and come back as you need. Let you dogs explore everything, or just laze on the deck in the back yard.

This is a unique property in a unique setting. A true Old World Mendocino Property dating back to the 1800's, both in reality and feeling. In addition to our feedback via vrbo, you can scroll towards the bottom here, just prior to the photos, and find our over 130 feedbacks left in our visitor comments book at the cottage.


The property is 47 feet by 160 feet. On the front part of the property sits two separate buildings with a breezeway between them. In one of the buildings is the master bedroom with a queen bed and sitting area. Right next to this bedroom, just a few feet away, with its own door for privacy, is the small bedroom set up mostly for children. That bedroom is great for young children and babies, keeps them close, but separate and private. It has a low single full length bed and a childs sleeping loft. Included in this building is the master bathroom with shower and tub.

Across the breezeway is the kitchen and living room. The living room and kitchen are both heated by a wood burning stove as well as a propane wall heater. Firewood is provided. The living room has a 40 inch Sony XBR Flat screen HD TV with satellite. It has a Blue-Ray DVD Player, which also receives free NETFLIX Streaming movies. It has Wireless Internet.

Upstairs over the living room is a sleeping loft with a double bed and window facing south with ocean view.

The garden also has a private outdoor shower, next to the hot tub plumbed with hot and cold water. Such a delight!! Once you are in the hot water, the shower is even great in the winter. Speaking of winter, those can be some of the best times. If you hit it right, you might get a really big storm that will bring you right down to the elements, rich in depth, and wonderful in its nurturing power.

There is a deck with patio table and chairs, along with a barbeque and hot tub.

Every year we have a fairly large cadre of repeat customers. Generally speaking, couples and families are the ones most drawn to the intimacy of this setting and cottage. It can handle up to 5 adults and 1 child or 1 adult and 5 children, and variations between.

We are always working on the property behind the scenes, upgrading, adding services, and generally making it more delightful and user friendly. We started a guest log about 10 years ago. We copied the visitors comments onto this web site. When people write reviews, they mostly write in the book at The Cottage.

So, to recap it all, If you are looking for a really comfy and down to earth home, centrally located, with all the modern amenities, ocean views, comfortable outside garden, with easy access to everything, with a multitude of sleeping possibilities, hot tub, embraces dogs, has character that dates back to the 1880's, is very private, and is in The Village (which we feel is the best choice for vacationing and visiting the area), is easy for couples, as well as for families, it is our pleasure to offer 'Garden Cottage'. As a side note, the website is listing us as 12 hours to respond to requests. That is a glitch, I am always on my cell phone and generally respond within minuets unless I am driving, etc. Always within an hour.









Keywords: Cottage, House, Garden, Mendocino Vacation Rental

Property manager

Ron Sieg
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside cottage

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the neighborhood

Mendocino

Located in Mendocino, this cottage is in the city center and on a river. Kelley House Museum and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 1 min walk
  • Temple of Kwan Tai - 2 min walk
  • Mendocino Art Center - 4 min walk
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 3 min drive
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Goodlife - 6 min walk
  • Patterson's Pub - 7 min walk
  • Dick's Place - 5 min walk
  • Flow Restaurant and Lounge - 5 min walk
  • Frankie's Ice Cream Cafe - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Vintage 1880’S “Garden Cottage” in Mendocino Village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Vintage 1880’S “Garden Cottage” in Mendocino Village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Vintage 1880’S “Garden Cottage” in Mendocino Village?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Vintage 1880’S “Garden Cottage” in Mendocino Village located?

This family-friendly Mendocino cottage is located on a river, just steps from Mendocino Headlands State Park and Temple of Kwan Tai. Kelley House Museum and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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Rating 5 - Excellent. 252 out of 283 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Good. 24 out of 283 reviews" "
Rating 3 - Okay. 5 out of 283 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Poor. 2 out of 283 reviews" "
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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Spot in Mendocino
We loved staying here. The grounds are just beautiful and the cottage is quaint. Walking distance to everything. Just a lovey experience. We will be coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Love this rustic, cozy cabin. We sat inside and watched the waves beat the shore and hail fall from the sky. Having a brisk walk between the sleeping quarters and living room was invigorating. All with the amenities of Mendocino at your fingertips.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Regina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mendocino Hidden Gem
This place is just as the listing describes, except the stove is new and beautiful! These are two very comfortable cottages surrounded by a private, lovely garden where there are views of the Mendocino inlet and ocean. We were there during a rain storm but the heat kept us cozy. Great location, charming place and we'd love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
What a quirky Mendocino treat! We love that everything is in walking distance but its also hard to leave when there are such lovely grounds, cozy nooks, and a hot tub to boot! We're looking forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Yael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy in Mendocino
This incredible property made our family of four all very happy- both in the rain and the sun. The house is very cozy and the various sitting areas have coast and headlands views. We enjoyed hot tub and outdoor shower. Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ron Sieg

Host profile image
This is a photo of my wife Theo, our daughter Stina, and Myself (Ron), and was taken in May of 1983, the same month and year we became the owners and caretakers of this cottage and property. My wife still looks the same, but I look more like the Velveteen Rabbit, with certainly more grey hair, a few missing buttons and some tears and stitches along the way, and that is just fine. Our daughter Stina, is now 38, and we have a son Toby, 35. We all agree, we can sell anything, except Mendocino. After 38 years, we still get excited to go. This is a very special town, a very special area, and a very special property. We have put our heart and soul into this. We not only love to share it, we feel a responsibility to share it. It can be yours for a few days, a few weeks and some do for a few months, and then you leave, and we will take care of it until you come back.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Mendocino, this cottage, and this property.

What makes this property unique

You just have to be here.

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