Private Guest House and Recreation Suite and Ocean-View Whirlpool Spa
Location: Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA (3 Miles(6 Minutes)South of Mendocino Village Bordering Hwy 1)
Accommodations: Estate, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House and Guest House
WINTER SEASON SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: $ 229/night (1-2 people), $ 329/night (3-6 people).
DragonMist Estate - Your Premier Accommodation for your Vacation Home Rental and for Special Occasions on the Beautiful Mendocino Coast of Northern California.
A uniquely Private Estate on 23 Acres of Forested, Ocean-View property, bordering Hwy. 1 overlooking the Pacific Ocean, located 3 miles (6 minutes) South of Mendocino Village, 3 miles from Little River Airport.
Beautifully sited on a gentle knoll above rolling meadows amidst redwood and pine forest, this spectacular 1,000 square foot Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired contemporary Guest House affords fantastic white-water ocean and long coastline views. Accessed via a meandering paved private road, this is one of the most spectacular and secluded settings on the Mendocino Coast.
DragonMist Estate provides the perfect accommodations for weekend getaways and vacations for couples and families, as well as special occasions and celebrations.
Banks of large picture windows, sliders and extensive wrap around decks, provide constant 180 degree visions of ocean, forest and gardens with dramatic white-water ocean views from every room.
The Private Guest House has its own private covered entrance and a separate, dedicated parking area. The Guest House has one private bedroom with a king bed, full bath and whirlpool/spa, a loft with 2 queen beds and half bath, full kitchen, entertainment center (including big-screen TV, satellite, DVD, VCR), wood-burning fireplace and sleeps up to 6. Immediately outside the Guest House sliders is the 8-person ocean view whirlpool spa. Spectacular meadow, forest and ocean views delight from both floors with 16 foot hight windows and sliders.
With a Guest House rental, guests also have use of the Recreation Suite accessed by a covered entryway. This fun-filled 1,100 square foot Recreation Suite has ping pong, pool, foosball, chess table, piano, big-screen HD TV with surround-sound, DVD, VCR, and many other games. Finally, the guests have access to all outdoor activities on the estate, including whirlpool spa, custom-designed firepit, propane BBQ, trampoline tree swing, basketball, horseshoes, bocce ball, hammock, rocking chairs, multiple patio tables and chairs, ocean-view benches and many beautiful walks and trails through meadows and forests.
The Home is very family and baby friendly. A full-size crib, basinette, port-a-crib, and high chair are all available at no extra charge.
Also, there is storage available for your bicycles and kayaks at no extra charge.
The rolling hills of the property have numerous walking paths, quiet meadows with benches, intimate forests and truly amazing white-water and blue-water ocean views.
Enjoy walks through meadows and forests, relax on benches overlooking the ocean, take a swing on our trampoline tree swing, take a nap on the hammock, enjoy some wine on our "conversation rocks", barbecue dinner on the propane BBQ, shoot some hoops on our basketball court, try your luck at horseshoes, soak in the 8-person ocean-view whirlpool spa, enjoy the peace and tranquility of DragonMist.
Maybe you'll catch a glimpse of our local wildlife - red-tail hawks, deer, wild turkeys, turkey vultures, rabbits, quail and numerous other birds.
This remarkable Estate provides the perfect accommodations for weekend getaways and vacations for couples and families. The Main House is also available for larger gatherings and groups, and special occasions and celebrations.
COME TO DRAGONMIST ESTATE FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : 400 plus thread count sheets on all beds Premium blankets. Down-alternative comforters. Down and down-alternative pillows. Egyptian cotton towels.
- Off Street Parking : Private parking right in front of the guest house with private entrance
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : incredibly comfortable king-size bed with 450 thread count sheets
- Queen Bed (2) : 400 + thread count sheets on 2 queen-size beds in loft
- Crib : Full-size crib available at no extra charge. Includes crib sheets, blankets, bumper pads.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : jacuzzi tub-shower in main bathroom
- Private Hot Tub : 8-person ocean-view whirlpool spa immediately outside of guest house sliders
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : house-fed propane BBQ on wind-sheltered patio
- Deck/Patio : ocean-view patio with patio tables and chairs, rocking chairs, hammock, rocking chairs, propane BBQ
- View/Location
- Ocean View : spectacular ocean-views from main floor and loft in guest house
- Communications
- Telephone : free long-distance phone service within the continental U.S.
- Free Long Distance : Free long-distance phone service within the continental U.S.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : free wi-fi
- Other Amenities
- Wood-Burning Fireplace, Inside Whirlpool Spa, 8 Person Outside Private Whirlpool Spa with Whitewater Views, Chess and Multiple Board Games, Hammock, Propane BBQ, Multiple patio tables and chairs, Rocking chairs, Great Trampoline Tree Swing, Horseshoe Pit, Basketball Court, Bocce Ball, Numerous Walking Paths and Benches with Spectacular Ocean Views through 23 Acres of Forests and Meadows, Radiant In-Floor Heating, Interior & Exterior Stereo Systems, Full-Size Crib & Bassinet, Pack 'n Play PortaCrib Playpen, Umbrella Stroller, Emergency Generator. Guest also have access to fantastic recreation room with ping pong, pool, foosball, chess table, multiple games, ice maker, surround-sound HDTV.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Tremendous number of indoor and outdoor recreational activities available. They'll LOVE the tree swing!
- Not Suitable for Children : Due to a spiral staircase and an open loft railing, NOT suitable for children BETWEEN 1 year old (crawling or walking toddlers) AND 6 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking is NOT allowed in the houses or on the property, and we DO NOT rent to smokers
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Whale Watching, Ocean and River Kayaking, Canoeing, Sea Caves, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, Mendocino Botanical Gardens.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Guest House: Nov-Apr: 1-2 People ($260/N), 3-6 People ($360/N)
Guest House: May-Oct: 1-2 People ($ 360/N), 3-6 People ($ 410/N)
11% Bed Tax,50% to Reserve,100% Due 30 Days Prior.$500 Refundable Security Dep.
$80 Cleaning Fee.No SPA Fee.Cancellations may be given Rain Checks.2 Night Minimum
Holidays:$360-410/nt-Contact for Minimum Stays
Extended Stay Discounts Available.
Main House & Special Events: Call/Email for rates/availability
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1999
Gary - retired emergency medicine physician and real estate entrepreneur.
Toni - retired medical group administrator.
We built the DragonMist Estate so that our immediate and remote family could enjoy this special location.
With our son off to college, we have decided to open our home to short-term getaways, longer vacations and special occasions and celebrations.
We are very excited about sharing our special property with special guests.
Why the Owner Chose Mendocino
DragonMist Estate is our primary residence.
Now that our children are off on their own, we wanted to share our beautiful home and property with special guests.
The Unique Benefits of this Estate
The DragonMist Estate is extremely private, enjoying 23 acres of meadows, forests and spectacular white-water and blue-water ocean views.
The Private Guest House is perfect for couples and families as it allows the guests to access all of the outdoor amenities while staying in a very comfortable cottage, and can accommodate 2 to 6 guests.
The Main House is an ideal setting for larger groups, with the ability to sleep 8 to 10 guests.
Property Photos
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- Private Guest House and Recreation Suite and Ocean-View Whirlpool Spa - Mendocino Guest House Rental in a Private Estate, With Ocean Views and Walking Paths.
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- Guest House Main Floor - Wood-Burning Fireplace, Big Screen TV - Mendocino Guest House Rental in a Private Estate, With Ocean Views and Walking Paths.
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- Guest House Bedroom-King Bed, Full Bath (jacuzzi tub), New Privacy Doors - Mendocino Guest House Rental in a Private Estate, With Ocean Views and Walking Paths.
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- Guest House - Kitchen, Living/Dining Area
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- Guest House - Loft - Now with 2 Queen Beds, Half Bathroom
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- Ocean Views from Guest House
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- Ocean View
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- Recreation Suite- Pool, PingPong, Foosball, Chess, Piano, HDTV Surround Sound
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- West Patio
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- Custom-Designed Firepit, Propane BBQ, Hammock, Bocce Ball, Patio Table/Chairs
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- 2 Queen-Sized Beds in Open Ocean-View Loft
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- Recreation Suite - ping pong, pool, foosball, piano, chess, HDTV Surround sound
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- Ocean-View Benches
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- Full Bath with Jacuzzi Tub/Shower
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- Jacuzzi Tub/Shower
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- 8-Person Ocean View Whirlpool Spa just outside Guest House Sliding Glass Doors
Traveler Reviews (45)
Awesome Property!!!
Guest: Ed
(Buena Park, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/16/10
Review Submitted: 11/02/10
Spent a weekend at this estate. It is very private estate hidden on a hill surrounded by trees just across the ocean. The property is on several acres of private land overlooking the ocean. The house is very very clean, with luxiouriously desinged interior equivalent to a five star hotel. Comfortable beds, nice amenities, game room, spa... etc on a great property with an awsome view.. what more could you ask for?
Owner response:Well, Ed, we certainly couldn't have asked for a nicer family to be our guests at DragonMist. It was a pleasure meeting all of you, and your courtesy was beyond measure. We are so glad that you enjoyed everything that DragonMist has to offer, and that you had a positive experience at our close proximity local beaches! We look forward to having you as guests in the future, and just let us know when you would like to reserve the Main home at DragonMist Estate. We'll leave a light on for your late arrival! Our best to your parents, and Aunt.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful getaway!
Guest: Stephanie
(Los Altos, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11
Review Submitted: 01/06/12
My boyfriend and I had a wonderfully romantic stay over New Year's at DragonMist. The property itself is secluded on a beautiful hill with spectacular views of the ocean. The guest house is separated from the main house (where Gary & Toni live) by a very fun entertainment/game room. I was extremely impressed with the level of personal touches that made our stay so special. Gary and Toni left a basket of treats and a refrigerator full of food! We even got a complimentary bottle of champagne and some horns and hats for new years. There were also fuzzy blankets, extra towels to use with the jacuzzi, and lots of games/movies to entertain you if you just wanted a retreat and to "stay in". If you want to go to "town", Mendocino is less than 5 minutes away, and Fort Bragg is less than 15 minutes away. The bed was luxurious, the floors were heated (!), the amenities were all up-to-date. The kitchenette has everything you need to prepare meals. The estate is also situated on a large property with lots of places to walk and hike. I highly recommend staying here if you have the opportunity to visit Mendocino!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.
Phenomenal Place, Great Hosts!
Guest: Laura
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11
Review Submitted: 12/17/11
DragonMist was exactly the kind of secluded retreat my husband and I were looking for to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We been VRBO'ing for several years now and rarely have we found a place this clean and with so many amenities. Especially loved the ocean view hot tub. Small kitchen, but very functional and well equipped. Ideal Mendo location near restaurants and state parks. The owners were exceptionally thoughtful and made us feel right at home.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Cross Country Reunion
Guest: RanMan
(Columbia, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11
Review Submitted: 11/05/11
My wife and I chose DragonMistEstate as a reunion site to meet our daughter/her husband after they had bicycled across the country from Wash,DC--When we drove up to the place, it was AWESOME. Our OCT 21-22 weather was mid 60s/sunny. The view from this 23 acre property is STUNNING/under advertised. The entire house is like new w/ heated floors and very nice baths. Main level has Master BR w/Full Bath. Loft Area has TWO Queen Beds(maybe doubles) but only a Half Bath so we had to share the downstairs shower. The loft is also "open" to the Living Room below. Outdoor Spa was great and we loved the comfy robes which were provided ! The adjacent Rec Room was huge with a pool table, ping pong, foos ball, fireplace and much more.This is IDEAL for a family w/kids and certainly worked out for us(2 couples). The owners were extremely helpful and have provided almost EVERYTHING you might want or need(they even had a beachcombers bag,table games,movies,a separate frig/bar area in Rec Room) One small warning/there is No Washing Machine and the nearest place to wash clothes is in Fort Bragg. Bummer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
beautiful views and peaceful and fun guesthouse
Guest: D
(Davis California)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11
Review Submitted: 08/29/11
Our family of 4 stayed here in August for 5 days. The property and guest house are very pretty with magnificent ocean views. The owner was attentive to making us feel comfortable and enjoying ourselves with special robes for our children and buckets for the ocean and suggestions of places to go including a beach near by which was great. Our children enjoyed the tree swing and rec room with it's pool table as well as walking down to a bench overlooking the ocean. It is a very pretty and peaceful property, beautiful views all around including from the hot tub watching the sunset.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Luxurious and Warm Place To Stay
Guest: Rik
(San Rafael, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/09/11
This is a wonderful place. My wife and I have been coming to Mendocino for 20 years, often renting beautiful homes, and this is now at the top of our list. Very spacious, very luxurious, high-end, but very reasonably priced. It is very close to Mendocino village, yet secluded on a hillside with beautiful ocean views. We loved staying here and will be back often. You cant go wrong staying here.
Owner response:We count ourselves fortunate to be able to share our property with guests such as yourselves, especially those who visited the area over a period of years, and who truly appreciate this special environment where DragonMist is located. We're sure you'll enjoy the even more spectacular views from the homes, decks and benches. Also, we want to thank you for persevering with the review process! Toni and I are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Beautiful views...comfortable beds...fun with family!
Guest: Doug and Claudia
(Ripon, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/13/11
Review Submitted: 08/07/11
We stayed at the Dragon Mist guest house in April. Our thanks to Gary and Toni for a wonderful experience. I've seen other reviews where people have thanked Gary and Toni for making them feel at home, and that's exactly how we felt! The guest house is amazing! Comfortable rooms, beautiful views, and the recretation room was so much fun! If you're looking for a comfortable, quiet place to rest, or to leave for day trips from, this is the one!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Luxusious and Beautiful
Guest: Rik
(San Rafael, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/06/11
The home is amazing; beautiful setting, outstanding view, and luxurious, spacious home. We've been coming to Mendo for over 25 years staying in different homes and this is now one of our very favorites. It is very close to the village, maybe a five minute drive, yet secluded. We will be back many times.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
What we saw is what we got, PLUS MORE!
Guest: Julie
(Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/26/11
Review Submitted: 08/02/11
It was such a delight to wake up each morning of our 5-night stay to peace and serenity. The Dragon Mist property exceeded our expectations with the cleanliness, amenities, comfort and the "home-away-from- home" feeling. We enjoyed gorgeous views of the Pacific ocean from ALL West-facing windows of the main house and guest house. The weather was perfect, low-70's during the day and at night mid-50's perfect for the fire-pit and the hot tub on the property! We loved the walk down to the benches on the property for a closer look at the ocean, cliffs and islands. The game room was fantastic entertainment inside the house along with the GREAT speaker system throughout the interior and exterior of the house (we blasted some great tunes!). Not only was the property pleasant but the amount of activities to do around the town and in Mendocino were more than enough for our stay. We explored the town of Mendocino and their unique boutiques; Kayaking on Van Damme beach in Little River; and last but not least the indescribable hike through the Van Damme park Pygmy forest and Giant Redwoods. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dragon Mist and would definitely recommend this property to those who enjoy peace and quiet or even those who enjoy outdoor adventure. We will be back again next year!
Owner response:As owners, we couldn't have written a better description of all that DragonMist Estate has to offer, including all the nearby attractions and activities. All of you seemed to have maximized your time spent here on the beautiful Mendocino Coast. Kudos for enjoying your stay to the fullest! We look forward to your return visit.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
What an escape.
Guest: Jen
(Sacramento, Ca)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11
Review Submitted: 08/02/11
We loved staying at Dragon Mist. The owners catered to any of our needs, and guest house was comfortable and the views were something special. We had the luck to be there when it snowed, apparently a rare event. I would recommend this retreat to anyone who wants a little peace and relaxation. We will definitely be back. In fact I miss it already.
Owner response:Thank you for sharing your thoughtful comments. Yes, it truly was a rarity to experience a "real" coastal snow that actually blanketed the trees! We are so happy that you were here at DragonMist to share it with us! We look forward to seeing you again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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