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Mendocino vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Mendocino

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Home in Mendocino
Deer haven · Mendocino beach home- dog beach-jacuzzi -EV
This beautiful ocean view guest home is one min walk from trail 15 min walk to Lighthouse & Private Beach. Ocean views from New King bed and cozy robes and sandals. Gas fireplace, Wi-Fi, New kitchenette with mini refrigerator, gas grill, electric cooktop, no stove, microwave, Keurig, grill , French press coffee. New Jacuzzi, New patio area for lounging. Additional $25 for EV charging. $25 a day per dog up to 2 dogs. We have price list for wine, flowers and balloons for your special occasion.
$204 per night
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Cabin in Albion
Navarro Property - hot tub | beach | dog friendly
This extraordinary property is situated on the Mendocino coast with an unobstructed view where the Navarro River reaches the Pacific Ocean. It consists of the main house (cabin) with king + queen beds and guest house (studio) with king bed. Conveniently located 15 minutes south of Mendocino, this property offers privacy and space to spread out between the houses. This is a place to reflect, relax and recharge across the expansive decks, hot tub and BBQ/ Fire pit area. Well behaved pets welcome!
$468 per night
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Cottage in Fort Bragg
Oceanfront Getaway on Mendocino Coast
Oceanfront cottage on the bluff-top with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Mendocino Coast. We have our own tide pools! Private yet convenient to downtown Fort Bragg. Only 5 miles from Mendocino. Sleep to rushing waves in our sunny & peaceful house. Wi-fi, full kitchen and all appliances. Renovated kitchen & bathroom. Amazing sunsets and great stargazing! Rates include lodging taxes. Can be booked with "Ocean view guesthouse with coastal access" for larger groups.
$238 per night

Stay near Mendocino's top sights

Big River Beach at Mendocino Headlands State Park33 locals recommend
Patterson's Pub45 locals recommend
Trillium Cafe & Inn33 locals recommend
Good Life Cafe40 locals recommend
Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites6 locals recommend
Harvest Market at Mendosa's49 locals recommend

Mendocino beachfront vacation rentals

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Apartment in Mendocino
The Bay View Loft
$396 per night
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Home in Manchester
Sweeping views of the Northern California coast...
$265 per night
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Home in Mendocino
Mendo Luxury Oceanfront Penthouse, Dog Friendly!
$395 per night
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Guest suite in Fort Bragg
Ocean hideaway
$120 per night
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Home in Mendocino
Mendocino Beach House with Ocean View & Beach Path
$263 per night
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Guesthouse in Mendocino
Coastal Forest Cabin, Walk to beach and waterfall
$184 per night
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Cottage in Gualala
Secluded Oceanfront Beach Cottage and Private Cove
$351 per night
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Home in Manchester
Oceanfront Irish Beach, La Casa Buena Vista
$445 per night
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Cottage in Forestville
Cosmo Beach River-front Sanctuary
$321 per night
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Home in Marshall
Bleu Bay Cottage | Hot Tub, Beachfront, Fireplace
$315 per night
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Guesthouse in Gualala
Little Dachita: Beach Loft on the Mendocino Coast
$159 per night
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Home in The Sea Ranch
Casa Del Mar Spectacular Ocean Views!
$361 per night

Mendocino fishing vacation rentals

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Bungalow in Albion
Meadow Wood near Mendocino Village
$189 per night
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Home in Clearlake
Breathtaking views, extreme privacy, and you!
$349 per night
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Cabin in Philo
Redwoods Cabin by the lake
$130 per night
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Cabin in Duncans Mills
www.HowardsPlaceontheRiver
$270 per night
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Home in Marshall
Helen’s Hideaway in Marshall Sleep Over the Bay
$345 per night
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Cabin in Lake County
Rural 1 Acre Lakefront Location With Private Beach
$199 per night
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Cottage in Monte Rio
Riverside Retreat in Monte Rio
$229 per night
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Home in Kelseyville
OMG the views! King bed, blazing Wi-Fi, so chill!
$171 per night
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Home in Clearlake
:|: Samadhi’s Birdhouse
$168 per night
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Guesthouse in Kelseyville
Bungalow on lakeside property.
$75 per night
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Cottage in Lakeport
Cozy Cottage by the Lake
$165 per night
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Cabin in Lower Lake
Beautiful Lakefront Cabin on Clear Lake, Ca
$250 per night

Mendocino house rentals

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Home in Manchester
Ocean Road
$255 per night
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Home in Little River
Sea View Sanctuary, Hot tub, Sauna, on Sunny Acre.
$331 per night
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Home in Albion
Pacific Gem - Jewel of the Bluff
$345 per night
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Home in Manchester
Ocean view, hot tub, pet friendly, private beach
$276 per night
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Home in The Sea Ranch
Award-Winning Forest Getaway: @thesearanchhouse
$394 per night
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Home in Manchester
Paradise Found Beach House: EV Charger (Tesla)
$242 per night
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Home in Albion
Exquisite Getaway Overlooking Ocean
$475 per night
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Home in Mendocino
Orange Crush
$339 per night
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Home in Caspar
Family Friendly Home on 20 Acre Farm
$398 per night
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Home in Elk
Oceanfront Vacation Home On The Mendocino Coast
$350 per night
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Home in Fort Bragg
Fields of Gold
$134 per night
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Home in Fort Bragg
Mendocino Coast Home with Sauna & Fireplace
$191 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Mendocino

Total rentals

90 properties

Wifi availability

80 properties include access to wifi

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Pet-friendly rentals

40 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

20 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

4.4K reviews

Your guide to Mendocino

Welcome to Mendocino

Ruggedly beautiful Mendocino was once a logging town populated by transplanted New Englanders, and their aesthetic influence remains. This small town surrounded by redwood forests and perched on a headland ringed by the Pacific Ocean is dotted with charming Victorian-style homes with white picket fences.

While Mendocino has hung onto the architectural sensibility of its former residents, its current character is decidedly funkier. In the 1950s, artists began arriving here, and the founding of the Mendocino Art Center in 1959 cemented the place as a bustling arts colony. The town retains that bohemian nature today, which has imbued this pastoral paradise with many of the charms of urban living, sans the crowds. The Mendocino Theater Company has staged more than200 productions in its 75-seat black-box theater since its founding in 1976, and the hamlet’s streets are lined with galleries and boutiques selling upscale handicrafts. You’ll also find wine, craft cocktails, and world-class farm-to-table fare here.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Mendocino

If you’re looking forward to long scenic hikes, spring and summer boast the highest number of warm, sunny days, as well as wildflower blooms. Fall and winter can be chilly and rainy — but the cooler weather is starkly beautiful, and eminently conducive to a cozy dinner with an ocean view. Regardless of season, a warm coat is always a good idea in this coastal town. In March, Mendocino marks the return of migrating gray whales with the Mendocino Whale Festival, which includes beer and chowder tastings. In November, Feast Mendocino celebrates all things culinary, especially the region’s abundant mushrooms, and offers fungi-focused meals, exhibits, and tours.


Top things to do in Mendocino

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum

This historic lighthouse first shone for sailors navigating the Mendocino coast in 1909. It is remarkable for its well-restored Fresnel lens, an enormous four-sided glass light heralded at the time of its invention for how far it could be seen at sea. You can visit the lighthouse, as well as a restored lightkeeper's residence replete with 1930s-era furnishings.

Mendocino Headlands State Park

Coastal trails with dramatic views criss-cross this 347-acre greenbelt atop dramatic bluffs, which is home to marshland, coastal scrub, redwoods, and conifers. At the foot of the cliffs lies secluded Big River Beach, accessible by vehicle via winding, two-lane Highway 1, or on foot via bluffside trails. From November through April, gray whales migrate off the Mendocino coast, and the headlands provide an ideal vantage point for spotting them.

Kelley House Museum

This museum chronicles the history of Mendocino County. Among its permanent exhibits is one devoted to the wreck of the Frolic, a 210-foot brig with a cargo of silk and other goods that ran aground off the coast of Mendocino. Included in the exhibit are artifacts salvaged from the wreck, including shards of ornately decorated dishware, a shoe, and an 1,100-pound cannon.

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