Location: Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA (3.5 hrs from San Francisco, 1 mi north of Mendocino Village) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Keywords: House
The Blue Heron is premier vacation home on the rugged coast of Mendocino. This home is the perfect place for your family reunion, a gathering of friends, or as a romantic getaway for just the two of you.
Situated minutes from Mendocino Village, this newly remodeled home is tastefully appointed with high-vaulted ceilings, large picture windows, a wood burning stone fireplace, granite and marble countertops, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, Viking stove with six burners and a convection oven, and a second fireplace above the master whirlpool bath!
The two story open floor plan promotes communication between the kitchen, dining, living, and entertainment areas. The large well-stocked kitchen offers all the amenities you could want. Old and new kids alike can escape downstairs to the recreation room and play a board game, watch a movie, surf the wireless high-speed internet, or play one of 100 games on the commercial arcade machine.
Whitewater vistas are afforded from almost every room. Spend the day observing the abundant wildlife through the picture windows or watching the Pacific Ocean crash onto the rocks. Relax in the outdoor hot tub and listen to the sounds of the ocean while you gaze up at the stars. Watch one of the many movies provided on the widescreen TV with surround sound, play a board game, start a puzzle, or simply enjoy a good book.
If you prefer to venture out; stroll or bike to nearby Russian Gulch State Park with its lush fern gullies, small beach, and waterfalls. Mendocino Village is only a three minute drive south with wonderful shops and some of the finest cuisine in California. Historic Fort Bragg, just ten minutes north, is home to the famous Skunk Train, miles of oceanfront walking, biking, and horseback riding.
Enjoy the best that the North Coast has to offer in this Mendocino Gem. Don't let the chance slip away for you to reserve this wonderful home before it books up for the season.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : High efficiency machine with compatible detergent provided.
- Dryer : High efficiency machine with multiple settings.
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace : Our gas fireplace is situated above the jetted tub in the master bathroom suite. Very relaxing and romantic!
- Wood Fireplace : Stone fireplace with ample firewood supplied.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2) : 2 full sized futons with linens are located in the semi-private game room.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : The gas fireplace above is just the right touch for added romance.
- Private Hot Tub : On clear nights just sit back, look up, and stargaze. The milky way and the moon feel like they can be plucked from the sky.
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Two large widescreen plasma TVs are supplemented with another large TV in the game room.
- DVD
- Video Library : Over 100 DVDs including locally made features are supplied. A nice selection of streaming Netflix movies are also available for your viewing entertainment.
- Video Games : Commercial grade arcade machine loaded with 100 games. We grew up in the 80's and were masters at Defender, Missile Command, Tempest, Centipede... these and 96 more are just waiting to be played by young and old kids alike.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Pandora is availale upstairs and cable music stations are available from all TVs.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Viking stove with six burners, stainless steel appliances, convection oven, pasta machine, waffle maker, etc. all available for your cooking adventures.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave : Our microwave has convection capabilities.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (4)
- Balcony (2)
- View/Location
- Ocean View : White water ocean vistas are afforded from almost every room.
- Communications
- Telephone (4)
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Panoramic whitewater & bluewater views, bluff access, wood burning stone fireplace, 3 private bedrooms each with a Queen sized bed (the master bedroom suite has a fireplace above a whirlpool bath!), 3 bathrooms with marble countertops and marble shower surrounds, 2 Full size futons, outdoor hot tub with room for seven, entertainment system with a widescreen TV and surround sound, wireless high-speed internet access and computer, extensive library of DVDs, VHS tapes, and books, family games and puzzles, telescope and binoculars, cooks kitchen with granite countertops, Viking range with six burners, convection oven, microwave with convection capabilities, high efficiency washer and dryer, and a BBQ
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : We are unable to accomodate diving at or near our property.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Three "Smoker's Stations" are available outside.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Wine Tasting, Visit the Lighthouse, Tour the Local Brew Pub, Tour the Local Galleries, Tide-Pooling, and much, much more
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
~~ 2009 Regular Rates ~~ (please inquire about peak rates & specials)
NOTE: Excludes July 1st thru Labor Day & Holidays & Local Annual Events
# of Guests: 2 Nts | 3 Nts | 4 Nts | 5 Nts | 6 Nts | Week | Add'l Nt
1-2: $ 683 | $ 950 | $1216 | $1483 | $1749 | $1766 | $267
3-4: $ 794 | $1116 | $1438 | $1760 | $2082 | $2099 | $322
5-6: $ 905 | $1283 | $1660 | $2038 | $2415 | $2432 | $378
7-8: $1016 | $1449 | $1882 | $2315 | $2748 | $2765 | $433
9-10: $1127 | $1616 | $2104 | $2593 | $3081 | $3098 | $489
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Blue Heron - January Savings 25% Off Rent - 1 Mi from Village
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Mendocino
Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area is just a short drive away. We both have a strong desire to be close to the ocean and to be surrounded by all of the beauty and nature that Mendocino has to offer.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We enjoy walking to the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, hiking the waterfall trail in Russian Gulch, dining in some of California's finest restaurants, shopping in the village, meandering along the bluff tops, and spending time in the local Gallery Bookshop. But most of all we enjoy sitting at home watching the ocean churn and the wildlife that visits our property; wild turkeys, deer, osprey, rabbits, quail, and if there's a storm, we watch that too. Just to be there reading a book or taking a nap is wonderful!
Owner's Map of Mendocino
Eric and I spent our first vacation together in Mendocino almost twenty years ago and it quickly became one of our very favorite places to be. We began our adventures in local B&Bs but soon found that we enjoyed the freedom and privacy of vacation rental homes. In 2004 we were fortunate to purchase a newly remodeled home near Russian Gulch State Park and dubbed her The Blue Heron. Taking the best of our experiences we strive to provide the perfect place for your vacation, retreat, reunion, or romantic getaway.
Property Photos
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- The Blue Heron - Mendocino Home Rental
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- White Water Views - Mendocino Home Rental
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- Professional Kitchen - Mendocino Home Rental
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- Widescreen TV with Surround Sound
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- Wood Burning Stone Fireplace
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- Master Whirlpool Tub with Gas Fireplace
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- Guest Bedroom #1
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- Guest Bedroom #2
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- Outdoor Hot Tub Seats 8 Close Friends
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- Commercial Grade Arcade Game with 100 Games
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- Stunning Sunsets and Bluff Access
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- Open Floor Plan - looking from the TV room
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- Open Floor Plan - looking from the kitchen
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- California Quail Visiting the Blue Heron
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- Bucks Visiting the Blue Heron
Traveler Reviews (15)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: The Crawford Family
(Vacaville CA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07
Review Submitted: 07/12/07
The Blue Heron was a wonderful place for a long-dreamed of family gathering. We hoped it would be as great as it was described and we were certainly not disappointed. It was beautiful and had everything we needed and the location between Mendocino and Fort Bragg allowed us to enjoy all the activities we had planned. The Blue Heron was a perfect place for the gathering of our families and the making of wonderful memories in this lovely home by the sea.
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Great Summer week ala "Blue Heron"
Guest: Pete Bramson
(Sacramento)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10
Review Submitted: 07/20/10
Thanks so much for a wonderful summer week. The house has so many benefits…. super location, terrific views and the house amenities are very well organized, labeled and accessible. The house was extremely clean and had all of the necessities to make a week long vacation SUPER. The layout of the house is great for group AND separate / intimate times. The kitchen has an open plan that leads to conversation. The downstairs is great for kids and easily opens to a porch enclosure. Wow … We are definitely coming back !
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Relaxing Time at the Blue Heron
Guest: Woodmere Native
(Long Island, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/17/09
Review Submitted: 10/28/09
My wife and I stayed at the Blue Heron for 4 nights in October. The home is as described. Very spacious open areas, Large rooms. Gorgeous white and blue water ocean views. We particularly enjoyed the hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplaces, and sound system. The weather was generally good, but there is plenty to do if it's not. Lots of videos, books, board games, and even an arcade game. That made up for the lack of premium cable channels. The entire house was very clean and well maintained. Lots to do outside the house also. Beautiful botanical gardens and some excellent state parks, restaurants and shopping a short drive away in Mendocino and Ft. Bragg. Before we decided to rent this house, we had several email exchanges and phone discussions with the owner, who was extremely helpful, even suggesting nearby supermarkets. We would definitely stay at the Blue Heron again, maybe next time with our adult children. We previously rented houses in southern Mendocino County, but overall this house was the best. The only annoyance (and it was a small one) was that we had to pick up and return the keys to a vacation rental agency in Fort Bragg, about 6-7 miles from the house, although it was a pleasant drive.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09
Review Submitted: 04/11/09
Our stay at the Blue Heron was very restful. The property is spacious and comfortable. We found the views beautiful and the house very clean. The neighborhood is quiet,lovely and very safe.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08
Review Submitted: 06/29/08
Most spacious, delightful and best equipped house we have ever rented. Perfect for three couples with complete privacy for each. Lovely views, good location. Great kitchen - if you love to cook, this is the place!
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: The Harris Family_HAC115618
(El Dorado Hills, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07
Review Submitted: 11/28/07
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Blue Heron in August 2007. The home is very spacious and comfortable. It had everything we could have asked for and more. The neighborhood was very peaceful and the views were fantastic. The location was also great since we were able to enjoy both Fort Bragg and Mendocino being so close. We would definatly rent this home again!
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: William Fibkins
(Peconic, NY)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07
Review Submitted: 04/26/07
My wife and I traveled from Long Island , NY, in March, 2007, to kayak, hike, and whale watch. We spent 10 days at the Blue Heron and literally "everything" was wonderful; very responsive, informed owners, beautiful home with everything up-to-date (better than described in promotion), fabulous ocean-views from every room, idylic/peaceful neighborhood, wonderful parks to visit, and relaxed and friendly towns such as Mendocino, Fort Bragg, and Little River. We have stayed at many VRBO offerings but this was "the best." We found the Pacific Northwest to be very exciting; seeing whales,abalone fishermen, exquisite fauna and wildlife as we paddled the rivers. We will never forget the wonderful memories offered as a gift by the Blue Heron owners and home. Words cannot really describe the Blue Heron home, the views, the parks like Russian Gulch, and kayking Big River. A moment in time to cherish for my wife and I. Bill and Kathy Fibkins
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Patty Jaraczeski
(Great Falls, MT)
Date of Stay: 01/01/07
Review Submitted: 01/22/07
I, as well as 5 of my friends spent a week at the Blue Heron in November 06. We had the best time! The home is so comfortable, and nice....we didn't want for anything! Mendocino is a wonderful community---friendly and accomadating. The shops are awesome, and the wine tours were great! We especially had fun at Dicks Place, a fun, down to earth bar. I would recommend the Blue Heron for anyone. The only suggestion that I would have would be that you advertise that it will sleep up to 10 people. If these 10 people were adults, it would be pretty crowded. Perfect for 6 -8 adults!
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Guest: Richard P.
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Date of Stay: 10/25/06
Review Submitted: 10/25/06
We enjoyed our stay. The openess and cleanliness of the whole place let us relax immediately. Dealing with Saundra was also very good. Hope to go back again soon.
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Guest: Wendy P.
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Date of Stay: 05/21/06
Review Submitted: 05/21/06
Everything was wonderul - Your home was gorgeous as was the location. We all appreciated your attention to detail with your Mendo Movies and reference materials, etc. The baby gate was a little tricky at first but we managed after reviewing the instructions - made life worry free - Thank you so much. We loved your home and look forward to referring it to others and returning in the future - Happy Renting!!
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