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Mendocino beach vacation rentals

Romantic Newly Renovated Beach Cottage
Great location. Lovely place! Great views!

Paradise Found :EV Charger,ONLY ONE PET allowed.
This was a beautiful place-the photos didn’t do justice to the view! Very comfortable, had everything we wanted. It’s remote so bring your own groceries.

Mendocino Beach House with Ocean View & Beach Path
Gotta say, the pictures were not great but the place is absolutely STUNNING! Great location and backyard for the dogs, the beach very accessible through the backyard as well. Walking distance to all Mendocino downtown has to offer including the state park. Highly recommend

Dillon Beach Nirvana
Breathtaking location overlooking Dillon Beach, Tomales Point, and up the rocky coastline to Bodega Bay. Our only problem was deciding where best to sit to take in the spectacular views! The house has end of the road privacy. There are 3 levels of decks to gaze from with no other homes between you and the ocean, just the seabirds gliding over the breakers below. Owners were very responsive. Kitchen was well equipped. Wonderful stay for our family of 5. Already hoping for a return trip.

Amazing Getaway - oceanview w/treehouse feel
Great stay at this house in January. It was clean and easy to find, and nicely decorated with a cozy feel. It is a bit far from the beach (35 mins walk up a steep hill), but other than that it’s well located to explore Mendocino and Manchester.

Casa Del Mar
Our family and (and dog!) love to walk and this was the best location for that with majestic scenery. Great local eats very close by! Very spacious clean house with plenty of room for everyone.

Jewel by the Sea
Beautiful home and very well stocked (for those that like to cook). We visit as a family every year for the holidays and it never disappoints. You can’t beat the location and the views!

Fun, sun and serenity by the sea
We love Dillon beach and Jill’s place is our new favorite rental. Pleasant 10 min walk down to the beach, and the street was quiet and we saw a ton of wildlife right from the property- deer, turkeys, hawks, rabbits, quail. Great setup for our kid and dog. Decor and kitchen feel like a real family home, not a stock rental house. We hope to come back!
Mendocino fishing vacation rentals

Lake Living on the Water in Lakeport -Private Dock
This place was even better than the pictures (which looked amazing when we booked it). Everything was perfect! Enjoying the day on the back deck was definitely a highlight for my family. The neighborhood felt very safe and was nice to walk around. We can't wait to stay here again!

Modern Beauty in the Clearlake Keys - on the lake
The home is updated and beautiful, the deck and porch are gorgeous. Jeff and Gina were extremely responsive , helpful and kind.

Pine Haus | Lakefront • Kayaks • Hottub • Dogs
Very happy with this stay. Some parts that especially impressed me was the quality of the bed and bedding, the TV had Roku, the heater worked well to warm up the space quickly. Overall you can just really tell that the hosts chose high quality with everything, and pay attention to the details that make a big difference.

Dany Lake house remodeled w/ dock/kayak/paddleboat
This was great family experience. Our kids loved fishing and utilizing the paddle boats. Beautiful, peaceful private property. Daniele is very helpful and quick to respond. She has a kind demeanor and is attentive. I love the set up of her place. Very cozy and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this location. We had a wonderful time!! Thank you Daniele!!

Fish Off the Deck in the Keys 2BR 2BA w/ Boat Dock
Quiet street, very nice deck and dock, and easy access to lake. Home was very clean, well equipped with kitchen equipment and plenty of bedroom/bathroom linens and towels. we only had a couple of questions once there and Robert responded in minutes. very satisfied with service and home.

Moon on the lake.
Hi my name is David I have stayed at Barbara‘s absolutely gorgeous cute/cozy home on the lake in Lakeport I highly recommend this place to anyone not only the place is nice and clean and comfortable but the location it’s at on the lake is absolutely perfect so yes I give her 100 stars

Gated Lakefront Cottage #5 w/ Fire Pit & Dock
I visited and stayed in cottage 5 in June 2023. Recently, I was lucky enough to get the same cottage, it was really nice to experience the lake during winter season this time in February 2025. Jason and Elaine did a great job of keeping it clean. Me and my husband tried canoeing, and we got drifted away. The hosts were very quick in driving all the way and helping us get back safe to the Airbnb. Elaine also taught me fishing 🎣. It was a lovely visit 😊 Highly recommended for everyone.

Whimsical Lakefront Home W/ dock & game room
This place is amazing and such a nice retreat not too far north of the bay area. Often you find an Airbnb that isn’t fully equipped for cooking, bathing, living, etc. but this house is truly “turn key” and has everything you need. Add the grill and backyard space along the lake, and the arcade games, and it makes for a wonderful stay. We would love to stay again and again in the future whenever we need a quick break from the city.
Dog friendly vacation rentals in Mendocino

Russian River Valley Brew-cation Home
Excellent stay. Everything in place, even coffee beans for us. Beautiful view and nice terrace. Spacious living room and bedrooms. Very well equipped kitchen with everything you need. Mariann and Jan

Cozy Redwoods Cabin w/ Ocean Views (+New Hot Tub)
Amazing cabin with well stocked kitchen - cookware etc - and right by the coast, hikes etc. Wood stove was excellent on a rainy day of reading. Comfy beds, spacious deck.

Heartwood Mendocino cozy cabin 4
Our stay at Heartwood Mendocino was absolutely magical! The property itself is stunning, and the winter camping accommodations were beyond wonderful. The beds were heated, which made for a super cozy night’s sleep, and the firepit was roaring and ready for s’mores when we arrived—a thoughtful touch that set the tone for a relaxing stay. One of the highlights was the incredible outdoor shower nestled in the redwoods—it was so peaceful and truly an unforgettable experience. A quick tip upfront—when navigating to the property, be sure to search the name of the location rather than the address on Google Maps for the best results. Once you’re on the road, keep in mind that cell service is minimal, and the last stretch involves about 45 minutes of driving on unpaved roads. While it took a bit of extra effort to find, the journey was completely worth i We can’t wait to come back, hopefully with friends next time, to share this amazing experience. If you’re looking to unplug and immerse yo

Wine Country Cottage in Healdsburg
It was a wet and cold weekend with a late winter storm that rolled through for three days. But the weather did not dampen Erin's hospitality and well taken care cottage in back of the garage. Very comfortable and having special touches, especially in the kitchen. gardens are terrific. Its price reflects the region. Only wish there was a bit more natural light in the room.

Great couple getaway
I absolutely loved this place! Everything about it really impressed me, we cooked some nice prime rib eye steaks on the BBQ and enjoyed the fire pit at night and plenty of privacy, the home is a very cool design and had plenty of space and it was spotless! So many accommodations like dishes, towels, beach chairs, basically everything you need. The WIFI worked great and the living room was cozy. I’ll be booking again and the Host Mara was very easy to communicate with! I highly recommend staying here when visiting Fort Bragg it’s really a treat!

The Wright Cottage-Walk to town-Hot Tub
Great spot in a cute location! Tom's instructions were clear and easy-to-follow and the place was clean and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend this spot to others - it was perfect for our weekend getaway!

Sundog - EV - Walk to Beach & Food - Yard for Dog
Sundog cottage is lovely! We were so happy to find that it was even more beautiful in person than the pictures. Super clean, great kitchen, deck and backyard were perfect for our dogs and just relaxing and listening to the ocean. The linens are amazing and the beds comfy! Valerie went above and beyond as a host, even left us local eggs, butter and crackers. She was friendly and easy to communicate with. Sundog is a gem and we can’t wait to come back!

Downtown Retro Bungalow Dog Friendly
My stay at Allen's place was great. It was an easy walk to the dog park, a small grocery and lots of restaurants. What really stood out was how much he really meant "dog friendly". There were toys, a dog bed, blankets to cover the furniture, towels for muddy paws and more. And the fenced in backyard was just perfect. Also, he was super responsive to the one small hiccup I ran into. Overall, I would definitely stay again.
Quick stats about vacation rentals in Mendocino
Total rentals
110 properties
Total number of reviews
5.8K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
20 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
40 properties allow pets
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace
Wifi availability
100 properties include access to wifi
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Mendocino?
Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 30 vacation rentals in Mendocino featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.
Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Mendocino?
Four-legged friends are welcome in Mendocino. Choose from more than 40 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.
How much does it cost to stay in house rentals in Mendocino?
Experience the best of Mendocino with our house rentals, starting at about $100 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.
Do house rentals in Mendocino have self check-in?
Absolutely! We offer over 10 house rentals with self check-in in Mendocino. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.
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- Caspar Headlands State Beach
- Babcock Beach, Hare Creek, Fort Bragg
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- Frolic Cove Beach
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- Black Point Beach
- Wages Creek Beach
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- Stengel Beach
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