Location: Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA (30 mins. S of Mendocino-Ocean Views & Private path to Beach) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 1 Bath (Sleeps 1-10)
Keywords: Oceanfront, ocean view, mendocino, beach access, child friendly, pet friendly, privacy, fenced yard,views, events, weddings,surfing, fishing, driftwood, lighthouse,
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.)
Thinking about an Elopement or Renewal of Vows? We can put you in touch with an experienced Wedding Officiant here on the coast. And we have a list of local florists, photographers and caterers.
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 movies 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 stored in the master bedroom closet.)
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. Loft is NEVER rented out separately.
(See rate chart for addition of loft to house rental) 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.
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?? Contact us for information aobut 'the house next door' which can sleep up to 6 adults and 1-2 children.
.....SofTub 220 Gallon Hot Tub on the deck with great views of the stars at night. We clean and fill for each new renter. $50.00 fee when staying less than 5 nights.
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 !!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Available to renters staying 5 nights or more
- Dryer : Available to renters staying 5 nights or more
- Linens Provided : Flannel sheets to keep you cozy on the coast!
- Garage : Over-sized 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
- King Bed : Master Bedroom
- Double Bed : Two built in Captain's Beds in the loft (available in addition to main house rental)
- Twin/Single Bed : 2 twins in the main house second bedroom
- Convertible Bed : Two: First: in Master bedroom for use with a sleeping bag Second: in loft
- Crib : PortaCrib and highchair seat
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Set up fee of $50 if you are staying less than 5 nights.
- 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
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Coffee grinder and coffee machine that makes espressos and lattes in addition to a pot of coffee.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Henckel knives
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- 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
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Yes, we have Wi-fi !!!!!!
- Other Amenities
- Oceanfront deck right on the bluff. A great place to sit and enjoy the sunset, It is so relaxing to sip your favorite beverage while watching the ocean. Renew your Wedding Vows or pledge yourself to your love on the bluff deck with the ocean as your backdrop,
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Fully Fenced yard with a dog door from house to yard. 2 sets of dog dishes and 2 fluffy dog beds.
- Kid Friendly : Play area inside the fully fenced yard. Tuggy the Tugboat sand box, tree swing, beach toys and kid movies.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking is an out of doors activity.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Great coves nearby for ab diving in season, deer, hawks, owls, song birds, weasels, and 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, dogs are welcomed in the Gardens on leash.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Main House .. $250/night .. $1500/week. $25/50 pet fee
Loft available ONLY in ADDITION TO Main house booking.
Loft: 1-2 people 50/night 3-5 people 100/night Loft: $ 300 to 600 per week
Two night minimum. Three night minimum for Holiday weekends.
New Years, Easter, Memorial and Labor Days, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Deposit due to hold reservation. Balance due 30 days before check-in.
Refundabale Security Deposits: 75 House, 75 Loft, 75 Pet.
+11% Mendocino County Room Tax. Credit Card Users - add 4% to cover fees.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Cottontail Acres; Private 9 Acres, Ocean Views & Beach Access
Year Purchased: 1999
Why the Owner Chose Mendocino
It is the most perfect house on the Mendocino coast!!
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
The ocean-sounds-view-scent. Sunset. Fog. Cottontail bunnies. Stargazing from the hot tub. Quail. Deer napping under the trees. A game of ping pong.
A glass of wine on the deck. Laughing with friends. Long beach walks. Watching the flames dance in the fireplace. Watching our dogs playing on the beach. Flowers. Sunshine. Raindrops watering the garden.
Grocery Store 3 miles south of house open 7 days a week from 7a-7p It's where we shop when at Cottontail
Our Favorite place for dinner. Great ocean front location. Be there for sunset!! closed Mon/Tues nights. 937-0282
The best Rueben sandwich I've ever had. My husband loves the Huevos Rancheros...in Elk. Breakfast and lunch, 8a-3p closed tues/weds
Walk to the top of the lighthouse, gorgeous views! Wonderful museum with lots on the local area
The quaint town of Mendocino. 24 miles north of Cottontail Acres. Fun shops, great places to eat!
Wonderful locally made wine!! My favorite!!! 9000 Hwy 128 Just east of the town of Philo on the south side of the road
Property Photos
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- Point Arena Lighthouse from yard. What a gorgeous ocean view!!! - Mendocino Real Estate
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- Quick, unpack your bags so you can head to the beach.... - Mendocino Real Estate
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- Dream a little.....as you listen to an Ocean Lullaby - Mendocino Real Estate
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- Cheerful and Comfy Living Room
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- Well equipped and ready to cook...
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- Honey, we're home!!!!!
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- New show every night.....
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- Your private path to the beach... 1/3 mile from house to sand...
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- Room to play and dine (that's the garage in the background)...
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- You see about 22 miles of ocean to the horizon...not another house in the way!!
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- Twin Beds decorated in Ocean Colors
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- Your Propane Fireplace
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- Walk on miles of sandy beach.
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- Spring Flowers
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- Front Porch
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- Playing on the beach...Doggy surfing anyone?
Traveler Reviews (48)
Perfect ocean front home for pet vacation!
Guest: Tracy
(Colusa, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/04/12
Review Submitted: 02/05/12
I began my stay at Cottontail Acres January 4, 2012 for two nights-- loved it so much that I extended two more nights! The house is comfortable and has everything you could possibly need. Very organized and pet friendly - was not worried that my german shepherds were going to knock an expensive object off the table with their big, happy, wagging tails. The place is decorated straight from the pages of Pottery Barn with additional artwork of whimsy. Just a cute, clean, ocean front cottage with nice, private fenced yard for the dogs. The beach was an easy five minute walk and very dog friendly. Was just perfect! There is also a general/grocery store within five minutes for everything that was needed during the stay. Holly was available for questions and for extending the stay. Just perfect! Will certainly be back! Thank you sharing this lovely place!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
sibling trip
Guest: :)
(Elk Grove, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/09
Review Submitted: 01/29/12
We stayed at this wonderful home a couple years ago in July of 2009. I never wrote a review but in looking again for homes to rent this summer I realize how much I look at the reviews so I'm going back and writing reviews on past rentals. We LOVED our stay in this home. It was perfect for our family trip. The fenced yard was absolutely perfect for the kids. We didn't have to worry about them as they were completely safe in the yard. The view was gorgeous. This is the perfect property for exploring, relaxing and making memories. We were also able to go on a horse ride along the beach. Watching the sunset wtih a glass of wine on the deck down at the end of the property was the best. Thank you for sharing your home wtih us.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Relaxing and away from it all!
Guest: archie13
(Livermore Ca)
Date of Stay: 04/11/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
Thank you Holly for another wonderful stay. I really appreciate knowing that I will walk into a clean home! I can't tell you how valuable that truly is. My Husband and I love to visit in the Fall and Summer. We have a great time, especially because we get to bring the pups! Thank you again and see you soon!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners.
perfect get away for sisters and dogs
Guest: stel
(Menlo Park CA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 09/28/11
We spent 7 perfect days away from it all at Cottontail Acres. The house is MUCH BETTER than pictures on website show. Well equipped kitchen and definately dog friendly. The property is very secluded and very peaceful. The front garden reminded me of fairytail land, so much so that i took many pictures to show to my very British neighbor. I have rented houses through VRBO previously- but this is absolutely one where i will return. The grounds are perfect for walks to the beach, or just to the second deck to look for whales etc. the grounds are well maintained, but not too fussy that i worried about my dogs exploring. the house was immaculate- but again not too fussy. We spent the week reading walking along the beach (which was mostly ours alone) watching movies at night and just hanging out. the only thing is missed, and not a big deal, was no washer and dryer in the house. Overall i STRONGLY recommend this rental and will be back next year for sure!
Owner response:Thank you! I am so happy you enjoyed your stay and we'd love for you to come back and visit again. We do have a washer and dryer in the house, our mistake, we should have asked if you wanted to use them and could have opened the area where they are (the second closet area in the master bedroom)! So sorry, next time you will have access to them both!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Edward
Guest: EBY
(Berkeley)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
This is a comfortable, well-equipped home, located close to a beach that is uninhabited for miles around. Talk about a place to bring your dog! (Mine could not believe that we were actually going to leave this place after the weekend was over.) The house itself has an open kitchen with a very long farmhouse table, sufficient to seat many more people than we brought. The master bedroom is spacious. The other bedroom with two twins is very nice but not as big. However, the separate bedroom above the unattached garage is charming. The walk to the beach is relatively easy if you take the roadway that adjoins the rear of the property, and it takes about 20 minutes to get down to the sand. Once you are there, you feel as though you are the only person who has discovered this part of the country. Absolutely wonderful. Dog and kid heaven. Thanks, Holly, for a wonderful time at your lovely home.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Special place to vacation with family, friends and pets
Guest: BirthdayGal
(El Dorado Hills, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
Tremendously enjoyable vacation with family and friends who really appreciated the uniqueness of the location. Not necessarily the easiest place to get to, but well worth the effort. My adult children and long time friends enjoyed the remoteness with all the comforts of home. We hiked, played ping pong, had big dinners and did a good amount of siteseeing always coming "home" to enjoy all that was available to us at Cottontail Acres. Favorites included hot tub lounging under the stars and late nights talking around a tricky puzzle. It was great to have the ability to enjoy our dog with us in the most dog friendly place I have been to.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Absolutely the best long weekend experience of my lifetime!
Guest: Scotty
(Pleasant Hill, California )
Date of Stay: 04/01/11
Review Submitted: 04/11/11
Cottaintail Acres was like walking back into my childhood and great experiences on the Cape but more comfortable and peaceful. As soon as I walked thru the gates my blood pressure dropped like a rock and from that point until we had to pack up and very reluctantly depart it was all a distict, hope to be repeated for a longer stay experience that is still with me over a week later! The grounds are magnificent largely due to the owners having the wisdom to retain the wild nature of the Mendocino Coast which itself is a character of itself. Beautiful and powerful driven wholly by the wind and Mother Nature doing her best to impress with the ocean. Deer, a tremendous variety of birds and all fitting perfectly into an undisturbed setting that would pacify the harshest of moods. The main house is exactly what I had envisioned and did not disappoint in any regard. Instructions when and where needed with many helpful hints and ideas for exploring the coastline but we were perfectly content to stay inside our fortress and in just a few short days felt calmer than I have in many, many years. Sleep came without a thought; uninterrupted sleep of the content and happy after an enjoyable day and evening spent outside and in the comfort of a home carefully and casually designed to put me to ease without fear of harming any of the extremely comfortable furnishings. No pretence at all to glitz yet every comfort I wanted for including a selection of movies that even had me laughing. After the thoughts of chaining the front gate and unpugging the telephone passed my next plan was to set about arranging the family schedules for the next visit. As a Type A+ personality this is just what the doctor ordered but too short! My recommendation without a single reserve is made from the heart and directed to those of you looking for the "perfect" place to relax, unwind and feel closer to whoever is lucky enough to be with you during your stay at Cottontail Acres. Enjoy! :) Scott B. Smith
Owner response:Hmmm...Therapy Acres??? Glad to hear you really enjoyed your stay!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great family location...feels like home
Guest: Tammy
(Scotts Valley)
Date of Stay: 04/07/11
Review Submitted: 04/11/11
We loved Cottontail Acres. what a great location.... panoramic ocean views, easy trail to a private beach, great fenced yard for young children or pets. The house is so comfortable feels like home the minute you walk in the door. The home is set up very well for young children and pets...and your teens will love it too!! Holly is very organized the home is easy to use... she has thought of everything! The very long kitchen table is great for the whole family to gather round. We booked our next trip
Owner response:WooHoo!!! So, so glad you enjoyed Cottontail Acres...I just love that house and property...and so do my dogs! Thank you for visiting and we will 'see' you again in August!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Little Piece of Heaven on Earth
Guest: The farmer's wife
(Lodi, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/09/10
Review Submitted: 12/20/10
My husband and I spent a wonderful week at Cottontail Acres with our two dogs. It was the most perfect location for relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the coastal surroundings. We woke each morning to deer in the yard and spent hours walking along the peaceful beach with Piper and Beacon, who thought we had planned this vacation just for them, I'm sure. This was our first visit to Cottontail Acres but it won't be our last. Thanks so much for making such a special property available.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
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