Romantic lodging in Mendocino Historic District with ocean and garden views
Location: Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA (In Mendocino Village Historic District 3+ hrs north of SF) View Map
Accommodations: Self-contained guest house, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT OF MENDOCINO, The Tower offers well-appointed accommodations for one to four. Stretch your travel budget by preparing some of your meals in the cheerful kitchen or walk to one of the fine local restaurants for a special brunch or dinner. The fenced garden creates a peaceful environment and safely accommodates supervised pets and children. Smoke-Free environment. Check our website (below) for additional photos.
***AVAILABILITY UPDATE: We are booked for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but open in early December, including the Candle Lit Inn Tours on 12/9 through 11. Last minute cancellations are always possible. Book now for whale watching visits December through March.
Our guests describe the Tower as their "best ever" stay in Mendocino. "It's a unique walk in and live happily ever after place."
At this writing, the Anderson Valley is alive with fall color and the scents of the grape and apple harvest. Resident quail and ravens are keeping watch and migratory song birds and water fowl are passing through the area. The waves are crashing and whale sightings are increasingly frequent.
Enjoy a quiet conversation, a video/DVD, or dive into a good book while listening to your favorite music in the cozy living room. Pack a picnic or share a tasty meal in the well-equipped kitchen/dining area or walk to one of Mendocino's excellent restaurants.
Snuggle under down and handmade quilts in the queen-size bed on the second floor, pull out the new queen-size hideabed in the living room, or bunk in the third floor Captain's bed to view spouting whales, an early sunrise or a moonset into the sea. Climb the ship's ladder to the Widow's Walk for panoramic coastal views (shown, along with other photos, on the Tower website).
Use link to our main website (below) for local information and schedules of events ranging from the winter Whale Festivals to a two-week summer Music Festival, Art Center classes, Repertory Theater performances, and numerous food and wine events.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: available on request for stays of a week or more
- Dryer: available on request for stays of a week or more
- Linens Provided: Ample towels, down comforters and quilts
- Off Street Parking: Locked Bikes and Kayaks are welcome in fenced yard
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Ample room for legal street parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed: queen bed in bedroom on second level; queen hide-a-bed in sofa on first floor; queen futon on 3rd level.
- Twin/Single Bed: built-in twin captain's bed on third level
- Convertible Bed: New queen-size hide-a-bed in living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Basic cable. Nearby video/dvd store
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Small selection in Tower; nearby rental facility
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub: Short walk to Sweetwater Gardens spa and rental hot tubs (private or shared). Reservations required.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Small, well-equipped kitchen and dining area with stove, full size frig, microwave, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Guests regularly cook full meals on comment on the simple but well-equipped kitchen
- Refrigerator: full-size frig and freezer
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Catered food is available through Harvest at Mendosa's Market 2-blocks away
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Porch surrounded by colorful, fenced garden.
- Balcony: Rooftop widow's walk with extensive views of ocean and Mendocino Historic District
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Garden and white water ocean views. Short walk to protected beach and bluff-top trails of Mendocino Headlands State Park
- Water View: Ocean and Mendocino Bay are visible from upper levels.
- Mountain View
- Monument View: Surrounded by the Mendocino National Historic District
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet: By arrangement
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Typically is accessible in Tower. If not, can be accessed by arrangement with owner
- Other Amenities
- The Tower is located in the Mendocino National Historic District and a short walk from restaurants, beaches, shopping, spas, galleries, and local wine, film, mushroom, whale, and film festivals. Little River Airport and golf course are less than 5 miles.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: We welcome supervised pets. $35 per pet fee.
- Kid Friendly: We welcome supervised children who are safe on stairs and ship-style ladders. The garden is fully fenced.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking permitted outside on porch only.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Walk or bike to the Trails & Beaches of Mendocino Headlands & Big River State Parks, Historic Sites, Shops, Galleries, Art Classes & Museums, Nearby Sights include California Redwoods, Skunk Train Rides, Birding & Annual Grey Whale Migration, Point Cabrillo Light House, Historic Taoist Temple of Kwan Tai, Nationally Recognized Botannical Garden, Hike, Bike, Swim, Surf, Snorkel & Dive, Abalone, Canoe & Kayak, Trail & Beach Horseback Riding, Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching Excursions
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rollback specials: $185/wk nt $195 wkend sgl/dbl $10/nt per xtra gst
$35 per pet. Payment by check. 50% deposit to hold/balance due
30 days prior to arrival. Rates include basic cleaning, linens
and supplies. Tax is 11%. Please see linked
website for payment and occupancy policies. Weeknight rate applies to
stays of 4 or more nights. Call for last minute
cancellations.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Romantic Mendocino Village Water Tower-Ocean & Garden Views
Year Purchased: 1989
Why the Owner Chose Mendocino
Living near the ocean has always been a priority for us and the Village of Mendocino won our hearts because of the spectacular bluff top setting and the rural community with its strong focus on the arts and on preservation of the town and its natural environment. It's a privilege to live here and welcome others to this very special place.
The Unique Benefits at this Self-contained guest house
Staying in the heart of Mendocino Village allows our guests to enjoy its scenic beauty and share the slower pace and peaceful spirit of our rural community. Comfortable shoes are welcome wherever one goes...from one of the excellent restaurants, to a whale watching cruise, a hike up Big River, a Music Festival concert, Film Festival screening, Writer's Conference seminar...or just prop them up on our tree stump "footrest" and lounge on the Tower porch with a good book.
A great country market and deli 3-block walk from the Tower. Operating since 1909!
Whether you need a sweatshirt or a fine art gallery, a wedding ring or homemade fudge, you'll find it on Mendocino's historic main street.
Walk the Headlands Trail and follow the signs down the stairs to Portuguese Beach. Enjoy the protected cove and driftwood. Do keep your dog on leash to avoid a state park fine.
Big River Road drops down to a beautiful beach and continues east, up the river for several miles. Good for walks, runs, bike rides. Cross the river and turn left and left again to rent a Kayak for
10 Miles North is the town of Fort Bragg with the popular Skunk Railroad and fish restaurants and Whale Watching Trips in Noyo Harbor. The beautiful Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden is located on Hig
Owner's Map of Mendocino
Innkeeprs Don and Wendy Roberts purchased the historic Bever House in 1989 and re-built the adjacent water tower two years later as a unique guest house in the heart of Mendocino's National Historic District. Recently retired from Stanford University's Communiction Department, Don continues his writing and consults on children's television program. Wendy applies her non-profit management skills to various local endeavors and serves on the town's historic review board.
Property Photos
- Romantic lodging in Mendocino Historic District with ocean and garden views - Mendocino, CA - California Lodging Rental near the Beach - Water Tower for Romantic Moments & Oceanviews!
- Cozy living room with queen sofa bed and garden views - Mendocino, CA - California Lodging Rental near the Beach - Water Tower for Romantic Moments & Oceanviews!
- Ocean and Mendocino Village views - Mendocino, CA - California Lodging Rental near the Beach - Water Tower for Romantic Moments & Oceanviews!
- Romantic master bedroom with queen bed
- Well-equpped kitchen and dining areas with garden views
- Dining area seats 4-5
- Share morning with the flowers and hummingbirds from covered porch
- Colorful pet and child friendly fenced garden
- Walk to Mendocino Headlands State Park trails and Portuguese Beach
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Amy , Oakland, CA
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Great place to stay--wonderful for dogs. The Mendocino Caafe and the Botanical Gardens both allow dogs. We'll be back!
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This is our home away from home for two weeks every spring. Can't say enough good things about staying here. The lilacs are blooming. Pumpkin the gray neighbor cat came to visit and we celebrated our 24th anniversary
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I'm so glad my dog walking friend told me about this place. It's the most unique, unusual place I've stayed. We all loved it. It's peaceful and quiet and we were able to enjoy our yearly get together.
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We loved our four nights in the water tower and Mendocino. It brought back some lovely memories of our wedding here two years ago.
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Thank you for your hospitality. Interesting house! I've always wanted to stay in one of the water towers. The views were great between showers.
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A very quiet, peaceful spot. We loved the tower and views it provided. Mendocino remains the shining gem it was years ago. Thanks for your hospitality.
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Loved this water tower. Hopefully someday we will have our own. Great weather, great views. Loved the flowers and hummingbirds. Bought the best steaks ever at Mendosa's Market and barbecued them here. Great place to get away.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our four nights in the tower. So well situated and so well equipped for a getaway with parents visiting from France. Thank you for the lovely space and thoughtful things you've included. We enjoyed the special touches...the kitchen, garden, lovely views framed by fresh curtains, comfy beds...and peace and quiet.