Cottontail Acres; Private 9 Acres, Ocean Views & Beach Access Mendocino, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 79324

Point Arena Lighthouse from yard. What a gorgeous ocean view!!!

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Location: Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA (30 mins. S of Mendocino-Ocean Views & Private path to Beach) View Map

Accommodations:  Oceanfront Home, 2 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 2 Baths (Sleeps 1-10)

Special Discount Offer: If Cottontail is booked on the nights you are looking for, we'll offer MendoMeadow at 10%off to you. Our new rental, MendoMeadow is ready!!! Walk or ride to restaurants and shopping...we have a hot tub on the porch and bicycles in the garage!! 3 Bedroom/2Bath all newly remodeled!! (Valid for stays up to 11/22/09)

Cottontail Acres: Captivating and lovingly cared for ocean front cottage on 9 private acres. Expansive views of Point Arena Lighthouse and Manchester State beach. Sit on the porch and you don't see another home!

Fully fenced yard around cottage and fencing along road for privacy. Large wrap-around porch with south and west facing seating areas from which to view the ocean, wildlife, the lighthouse, gorgeous sunsets and the stars at night - when was the last time you looked up and saw the Milky Way?

This vacation rental boasts a large flat expanse with ocean views... perfect for a tent... for your wedding, anniversary party, family reunion or other get-together. Have your event and then spend a few days for a Romantic Honeymoon or as a reward for a party well done! (Site fee may be added.)

A walk down your private path takes you to Manchester State Beach where you can enjoy strolling miles of soft sand, hunt for driftwood treasures or explore the tide pools. Whale watching here is ideal... sit and relax on the porch while you watch them pass by. Approx. migrations: southern mid-Nov-Dec and northern Mar-Apr.

Inside...there is a 12+ foot farmhouse table perfect for dining and games ((we have scrabble, yahtzee, cranium, cribbage, monopoly, jenga, cards, poker chips, backgammon, jigsaw puzzles... etc)). Sit and enjoy a cozy fire while you watch a movie from the comfy sofa...Over 100 to choose from!

Quirky artwork abounds both indoors and out to delight your eye wherever it lands.

Irish Pine antique beds and dressers, CA king in the master bedroom with a fold out chair-bed perfect for a child. . . Twin beds in the second bedroom. Fully remodeled tumbled stone bath with an oval corner tub/shower combo. (We now have a port-a-crib and highchair seat available by request.)

Separate loft with knotty pine interior & skylights. Full Bathroom with shower, Microwave & Coffee Maker. Sleeps 5 (2-'Built-In' Double Beds, 1 Single Chair-Sleeper), Only Available with Rental of Main House. $50/nt or $300/wkly Click on the "Cottontail Acres" link below for pictures of the loft and more of the main house.

The vacation destination you've been searching for...Spend your days relaxing on the porch...Or take off to see the local sights... Mendocino is a short 30 minute drive North...enjoy stopping along the way to shop or dine.

Divers...Cottontail Acres is close to many great Ab Coves, and we have gear rinsing tubs!

The Family Hound is always welcome here. We have a doggy door, fenced yard, dog beds and 2 sets of dog dishes. We also provide Dog Towels to wipe off the pooch after a romp on the beach. No need to pack the bulky stuff!

Located just 3 miles south of Cottontail Acres... S & B Market for your groceries and across the street is a Post Office.

Wouldn't it be nice to have the refrigerator stocked with all your favorites? Grocery shopping can be done for you. Need flowers or something special for a birthday or anniversary?? Just ask-we can help!! **We can customize a GIFT CERTIFICATE for that Special Someone!!** Hosting a Family Reunion, Wedding or Birthday?? Book Cottontail Acres and Driftwood Bungalow (vrbo #122392) together and house up to 16 people! The houses are just a short walk apart, no roads to cross!

Special Offer: If Cottontail Acres is booked on the nights you are looking for, we'll offer 10% off MendoMeadow rates to you if MendoMeadow is available. Please see VRBO 245779, mention the discount when you contact us! Our new rental, MendoMeadow is ready for you to visit. Close to town at just 1 mile to Mendocino....yet very private on a 4+ acre lot with gorgeous meadow and a slice of the ocean. You can walk or ride to restaurants and shopping...we have a hot tub on the porch and bicycles in the garage!! 3 Bedroom/2Bath all newly remodeled!!

.....SofTub 140 Gallon Hot Tub (Sits 2 Comfortably, 4 If You're Close!) Set up By Request for $50...No charge if you are staying 5 nights or more.

We do our best to keep the CALENDAR CURRENT and please take a moment to read our GUEST COMMENT section!

THIS HOME RENTED BY OWNERS, NO AGENCY FEE OR EXTRA CLEANING FEES !!

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• Amenities
  • Linens Provided: Flannel sheets to keep you cozy on the coast!
  • Garage: Over-sized 2 car garage with PingPong table on one side.
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Gas Fireplace: Propane Fireplace, warm your nights with the flick of a switch. Enjoy the ambience of flames without the smoke.
• Beds
  • Crib: PortaCrib and highchair seat available
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite): Over 100 movies for your viewing pleasure.
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library: Ask to see our list of Movies!!
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library: Bring your own CD's and cassettes
  • Private Hot Tub: Set up fee of $50 if you are staying less than 5 nights.
  • Ping Pong/Table Tennis
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Weber Gas propane grill, hooked up with a permanent gas line, no need to fill bottles! Covered, lighted area for the BBQ....
  • Deck/Patio: Wraparound porch with seating areas and ocean views.
• View/Location
  • Beachfront
  • Beach View
  • Oceanfront
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless internet
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Fully Fenced yard with a dog door from house to yard. 2 sets of dog dishes and 3 fluffy dog beds.
  • Kid Friendly: Play area inside the fully fenced yard. Tuggy the Tugboat sand box, tree swing, small slide and a 'rocking fish'!!!
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is an out of doors activity.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Great coves nearby for ab diving in season, deer, hawks, owls, song birds, weasels, & Cottontails of course! Restaurants-from deli to gourmet, the coast has them all, We'll be happy to assist you with reservations! Museums, Star Gazing, SeaShelling, Driftwood Collecting, the Anderson Valley for Wine Tasting, Hiking and Golf, Fishing & Whale Watch charters from Noyo Harbor, Visit the Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg-glorious Rhododendrums in bloom.

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Main House .. $225/night .. $1395/week.
Loft available ONLY in ADDITION TO Main house booking.
Loft ........ $ 50/night .. $ 300/week.
Two night minimum. Three night minimum for Holiday weekends.
New Years, Easter, Memorial and Labor Days, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
1 night rental $, plus deposit(s) to hold. Balance due 30 days before check-in.
Refundabale Security Deposits: 75 House, 75 Loft, 75 Pet.
+10% Mendocino County Room Tax. Credit Card Users - add 3% to cover fees.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 12/19/08
  Positive Rating
  , Sacramento CA
  • We stayed at Cottontail Acres Thanksgiving week and it was the best vacation ever! My two year old human child and my two year old canine child played until they were worn out. We all loved the beach and the house was perfect. I highly recommend this rental.
• 09/10/08
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  Mike Dunkley , Chico, CA
  • My family stayed at Cottontail Acres and had a wonderful time. The home is great for kids (I have a 2 yr old and a 4 yr old). They loved playing in the yard and the bedroom with two twin beds was perfect for them. My parents stayed in the loft and enjoyed it tremendously as well. Both the home and the loft are well maintained and comfortable. We plan on coming back next year. Thumbs Up! for Cottontail Acres.
• 03/28/08
  Positive Rating
  , Elk Grove, CA
  • We stayed at Cottontail Acres March 18-20, and had one of the best vacations ever. Walks on the beach which is just a short walk away, home-cooked meals in the spacious kitchen (and pots and pans and everything already there), eating the meals at the long wood table, all of us gathered on the couch to watch "Borne Ultimatum," our dog Abbey running on the grass or the beach, chasing tennis balls, all of us (dog too) visiting Point Arena Lighthouse and Mendocino, eating a fine meal at the brewery in Fort Bragg and quaffing a stout or two, looking up at the stars from the hot tub, sunning ourselves on the deck because we had some no-wind sunny spells--what I'm saying is that our family had a great time. Thanks Holly, (as others have said), for allowing us to visit!
    
    Homeowner Response:
    I love the stars at night...the milky way is wonderful to see!!! Thank you!
• 01/27/08
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  Pete Shannon , Bellingham, WA
  • We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cottontail. The whirlpool was great at night and the deck was a wonderful spot to take in the scenery. The home was well-equipped - we had a dinner for 6 with no problems. The guest house was comfortable. The key to this rental is the beach access and it is truly special. I ran every morning along the coast... very few people. Almost like a private beach.
• 01/22/08
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  Lesley Wenger , Citrus Heights, CA
  • What a wonderful place to spend Thanksgiving week. We were all thrilled with everything from the house to the beach. Thank you so much for sharing your special place with us and everyone. Our two Boxers were so happy to be there I think they thought we had moved. When we got home they didn't eat for two days they were so depressed. So were our two Daughters all we hears is about the "beach house" and the "hoarse swing". Wonderful place, magical, sunsets, cozy and happy. We will definately be back. Thank you Holly!!!
• 01/21/08
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  RoeSharon Stanford , Salt Lake City, Utah
  • We had a wonderful stay at Cottontail Acres at the end of October 2007 and plan to return again and again. Everything was absolutely perfect. The location on the Mendocino Coast is fabulous. Thank you, Holly, for making Cottontail Acres available for vacation enjoyment.--William and RoeSharon Stanford, Collin Stanford, and Petty Bear the Pekingese
• 10/01/07
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  Amy , Arizona
  • What a fabulous spot and terrific home. It was just perfect. Thanks so much for sharing your home! Can't wait to go back!
• 09/25/07
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  miriam roberts , carmichael, ca
  • We loved Holly's property. We stayed there with my daughter and son-in-law and my 14 yr. old granddaughter and her friend plus my sister joined us for a few days. There were 3 german shepherds between us and they truly loved the place too. We were surprised at how nice this place is considering she allowed us to bring all 3 dogs. It was more than comfortable, very warm and welcoming with all the amenities we needed and then some. It was the most relaxing vacation we had in a long time. Perfect to just sit out on the deck, watch the dogs romping around the yard, gaze out at Pt. Arena lighthouse and sip our wine. Truly heaven. Holly thought of EVERYTHING. We will go back. Thank you, Holly, for creating such an enjoyable place that we could bring our beloved pets to. We truly appreciated your house and cottage above the garage. It was wonderful. Miriam Roberts
• 09/19/07
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  Florin Arsene , Riverside, CA
  • It was very hard packing to leave at the end of our week long stay at Cottontail Acres. The two of us enjoyed exactly what we hoped to find for the vacation: quiet, peaceful nature, comfort, privacy. Solid, no-nonsense environment, just as you might want in your own home – unlike so many who want to look like just another hotel. Cooking is easy if that’s your wish, what with the available utensils (nice knives!), and supplies conveniently at hand in the Manchester supermarket, or at the Friday’s farmers’ market in Mendocino (at noon). Not to forget the cute little wood stove with its own personality and dragon. Must visit again.
• 09/07/07
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  Braaten Family/Areia Family , Grass Valley CA
  • Holly: We had a wonderful time over Labor Day weekend at Cottontail Acres. Our 8 year old grandson loved the horse swing and our 2 year old granddaughter the sandbox boat. The walks early in the morning with the puppy on the beach was too fun. And in the evening the sunsets and listening to the waves on the beach, who could ask for more. Looking forward to coming back soon and sharing with friends. Thanks for a wonderful family experience!

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