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Driftwood Bungalow MENDOCINO COAST Ocean Front, Private Path to Beach HOT TUB

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Outdoor space

Place, Irish Beach
Place, Manchester Beach
Place, Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Driftwood Bungalow MENDOCINO COAST Ocean Front, Private Path to Beach HOT TUB

THE HOT TUB MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE DUE TO COUNTY VIRUS RESTRICTIONS, CALL FOR MORE INFO AT 650 678 0673

Driftwood Bungalow - approximately 15 private acres on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Dramatic views of waves crashing over rocks, see the tide ebb and flow, marvel at the sunset - all from your cozy living room and deck.

Every room was created with attention paid to detail...and a few quirky surprises...fish lights, murals on walls.....

Living Room opens onto the deck. Enjoy views of the ocean as you have your breakfast, play a game of monopoly or do a jigsaw puzzle while listening to sounds of the surf. Comfortable loveseat and chairs in the living room on one end and on the other there is a cream colored table with vibrant red leather chairs and a wonderful ocean view.

Open the french doors and walk out to admire the breathtaking view. Watch pelicans diving for fish, seals frolic in the surf and whales as they migrate. Sit and enjoy lunch on the deck picnic table or read a book in a comfy mesh chair with your feet propped up as you feel your cares slip away while the ocean breeze caresses your face.

In the family room you will find a huge sectional sofa and a 32 inch LCD TV for watching movies; DVD and VCR viewing only, no cable. There is a selection of movies or bring your family favorites. (Sectional is also a full-sized hide-a-bed.)

Master Bedroom has a Queen Bed outfitted with cozy flannel sheets. Pretty blues, pale teal, and rich chocolate brown highlight the master bedroom. Wonderful ocean-themed pictures and decorations complete the decor. Open your window at night and listen to the sounds of the ocean.

Second bedroom has a fun Surfing Theme with two twin beds. Flannel sheets and colorful Pottery Barn Quilts add to your comfort. Great room for the young...or young at heart!

The kitchen is fully equipped and ready for you. Dishwasher, Toaster, griddle, blender, coffee maker, microwave, utensils, waffle iron, gadgets galore and plenty of dishes/glassware for your use. Enjoy a view of the Point Arena Lighthouse from the dining table.

Two gas powered fireplaces warm your nights with the flick of a switch. Grab a cozy afghan, pick a spot and settle in to read the novel you've been meaning to! We have a lending library for your pleasure, sometimes one book just isn't enough!

Fenced yard off the deck, great for child and pet safety. Tuggy Tugboat Sandbox and sand toys for the tykes to enjoy.

The "Honeymoon Cottage", no longer available and occupied for years by a member of the cleaning service, has no common walls.

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

Because of county virus restrictions, check-In is 4pm Check-Out 10am

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

Keywords: The Quintessential Bungalow; A GREAT PLACE TO MAKE GREAT MEMORIES

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

PortaCrib, Highchair available. fenced yard!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Two dog beds, sets of dishes and a treat jar

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

THERE IS A THREE NIGHT MIN AND A FOUR NIGHT MIN ON HOLIDAYS, THANKSGIVING, XMAS, NEW YEAR, EASTER, ETC.

TWO PETS OK UNDER 35LBS OR 1 PET UNDER AND 1 PET OVER TO 49LBS. ONLY ONE PET ALLOWED BETWEEN 35LBS AND 49LBS. AND NO PETS ALLOWED OVER 49LBS.

LARGER PETS MAY BE CONDITIONALLY PRE-AUTHORIZED ON GUEST GUARANTEE OF CLEAN UP INSIDE & OUT / PETS OFF ALL FURNITURE AND USE OF PET BLANKETS ALWAYS.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Manchester

Located in Manchester, this holiday home is on the beach. California Coastal National Monument and Arena Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mendocino Coast Massage and Arena Cove and Pier. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Manchester, CA

What's nearby

Irish Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Manchester Beach - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
B. Bryan Preserve - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
Garcia River Casino - 20 min drive - 20.8 km
Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum - 22 min drive - 17.9 km

Restaurants

‪Rollerville Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪River Bar - ‬18 min drive
‪Employee Dining Room - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood Bungalow MENDOCINO COAST Ocean Front, Private Path to Beach HOT TUB pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Bungalow MENDOCINO COAST Ocean Front, Private Path to Beach HOT TUB?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood Bungalow MENDOCINO COAST Ocean Front, Private Path to Beach HOT TUB?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood Bungalow MENDOCINO COAST Ocean Front, Private Path to Beach HOT TUB located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manchester holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Irish Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Manchester State Park. Manchester Beach and Brush Creek-Lagoon Lake Wetlands and Coastal Dunes Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

SE B.

29 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula D.

30 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing, excellent location

Great getaway for my husband and I and our 2 doggies. So relaxing

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBI F.

5 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was easy. The information about the house was clear, everything we needed was provided, the jacuzzi with the views of the ocean at sunset was heavenly! The house was clean and comfortable. We also had easy access to town.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

4 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

If you’re looking for a place to relax with breathtaking ocean views this is the spot! Will definitely be back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby R.

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

We loved our stay and enjoyed some beautiful sunsets. Great property with nice beach access.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best get away for my husband and I and our two dogs

Driftwood Bungalow has it all! It is in a beautiful location, with a fenced-in yard for the dogs, a private walkway to the beach, and an amazing view! We look forward to vacationing here annually!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

john j.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog friendly

Great place to play w your dog. Large comfortable rooms, well heated. Stocked kitchen! Could not ask for more

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

26 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Good value. Master bath could use an upgrade.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

26 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We loved this house! Perfect view, lovely house, Rose and Doug were very accommodating after a small mix-up at the beginning. I have stayed at other VRBOs in Manchester, all nice, but Driftwood is definitely my favorite! Amy, Mom & Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina K.

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat visitor - and will go back!

This is such a wonderful slice of heaven. The sun room is amazing to watch the ocean, private access to a mostly private beach, cozy with plenty of entertainment and opportunity to relax. I’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

2 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday adventures

Everything was awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Views

Just spent a week enjoying our funky bungalow. Very well stocked home with lots of places to relax. The views are amazing and hearing the surf and watching the stars doesn't get better than this. Will definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

My dad and our dogs took a little vacation up the coast. The bungalow was cute and right on the ocean. I loved falling asleep with the windows open listening to the waves. There is a nice path that goes down toward the ocean, but you can’t access the beach from it. Nice relaxing place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

20 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful bungalow!

Beautiful spot that we enjoyed very much. Rose, the property caretaker, was very helpful and a sweetheart. My only suggestion would be a new mattress in the master bedroom. We'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

db

All great be even better if it had king bed

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

12 Mar 2010

Our family stayed at the ...

Our family stayed at the Driftwood Bungalow for four days, and we would have loved to have stayed longer. Our three year old played outside the entire trip. The house, yard and view were so comfortable and inviting. We could not have asked for more on this stay. We look forward to spending another vacation at this property. We left feeling so relaxed, which is what vacation is for!! Thank you, Holly, for providing such comfortable accomodations! -The Boyd Family

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY A.

12 Mar 2010

We just returned from a w...

We just returned from a weekend at the Driftwood Cottage and highly recommend it. The layout of the cottage is excellent for families with children. After hours at the virtually empty beach, us parents retreated to the ocean-side living room for wine and quiet adult time while our three kids enjoyed a DVD in the front room. The house has everything a family needs (including beach towels!) and our dog had the absolute time of his life: dog treats, two beds, two fires to doze by, etc. Make sure to visit the Point Arena Lighthouse. It's very close to the cottage and our kids really liked the view from the top!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D., West Sacramento

4 Aug 2011

Amazing bungalow

My family and I just returned from 5 nights at the bungalow. It was a fantastic trip! The home is perfect for a small family. We were able to bring our dog who had as much fun as we did! The back yard is great for dogs and kids. We were able to get to the beach without any problems. The beach is quiet and not busy. The porch over looking the ocean was fantastic and the hot tub was perfect at night. The home is clean and the kitchen has everything you need. The owner of the home was very helpful and a pleasure to work with. We hope to return soon.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

oranuch c.

19 May 2011

Family of 5 + one dog

Just wanna say thank you for a great stay at Driftwood. My friends were so impressed by the views and all stuffs your prepared for us. We have a 16 month-old toddler and he couldn't stop riding the boat outside at the yard. My dog is freely walking around at the yard without me worrying he will chase the deer or anything. I was a bit worried at first that there is no internet connection but it was actually good to not working for full 4 days!! I couldn't wait to come back to your house for my next guests visit.

10/10 Excellent

jason f.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mendocino magic

I (dad) am a longtime Mendocino coast visitor. I’ve stayed in the Gualala to Fort Bragg corridor quite a few times and now take my family up there. Driftwood is perfect for little ones. Fenced in back yard overlooking the Pacific. Deer, quails, snakes, caterpillars, seals and hawks to stir the wild thing in them. Plenty of room for 5. Great kitchen with everything needed to throw down a great meal. Just slightly less than absolutely silent and completely dark at night. The property assistant Rose is right next door but you would never know and to top it off a legitimate treee rope swing in front that we wore out. We’ll be back soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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18 Mar 2011

Driftwood, My favorite place to stay

The Driftwood is my favorite place to stay when the summer heat in Ukiah gets too oppressive, My Husband and I pack up the dogs, and in an hour and a half we're in cool ocean paradise. The Driftwood is not a fancy shmancy place, which is why we love it -- it's comfortable and cozy. The cabin is clean, stocked with everything you need to relax and enjoy. Dogs are welcome, and there are dog bowls,beds and towels for you four legged family. There's a great room with lots of windows and light and ocean views; a big family room with a dvd/video placer, two bedrooms, a fenced in yard with views of the bluffs and ocean. A short walk to the bluffs and down the trail will lead you to miles of empty beach. If you come during the week, you might have the ocean to yourself. If you want to explore the region, you can take great day trips north and south. If relaxing and reading all the back issues of The New Yorker is what you have in mind, you couldn't find a better spot.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

13 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views of the ocean. Lots of things to do near by.Walk to the beach is steep and not for the weary. Very relaxing and much needed rest after chemo.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

12 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific property: ocean view, easy access to Irish Beach, pet-friendly, darling bungalow, well-stocked kitchen accessories, communicative host, quiet. Had a terrific visit and hope to visit again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

18 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We always enjoy our stay at Driftwood. This time we planned on a getaway weekend where we just stayed at the house all day because it was just so relaxing. My favorite part is the back room where you can sit and see the view. We'll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dale W.

25 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Our trip to Manchester on July 20th (Driftwood) was bad. Besides being too far away we experienced losing power on Monday and Tuesday morning (maybe 2 hours) on half of the house. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 we also had no water. We left and returned home on the 22nd of July even though we were scheduled to leave Friday morning.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by DOUG KORTEN

A REFUNDABLE $175.00 DEPOSIT WILL BE ADDED TO EACH BOOKING AND REFUNDED IF LEFT AS FOUND.

A ELEVEN PERCENT (11%) MENDOCINO COUNTY HOTEL TAX WILL BE ADDED TO ALL NIGHTLY RATES.

PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS ON DRIFTWOOD CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY.

Why they chose this property

Because you will love your visit to Driftwood! A great place to make great memories!

What makes this property unique

Comfortable, convenient and private with it's own private beach access.

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10/10 Excellent

SE B.

SE B.

10/10 Excellent

Ursula D.

So relaxing, excellent location

Ursula D.

10/10 Excellent

DEBI F.

DEBI F.

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Amazing Place

Mike C.

10/10 Excellent

Libby R.

Great Getaway

Libby R.

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

The best get away for my husband and I and our two dogs

Dana N.

10/10 Excellent

john j.

Dog friendly

john j.

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Great property!

Gary M.

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Great Stay!

Amy H.

10/10 Excellent

Katrina K.

Repeat visitor - and will go back!

Katrina K.

10/10 Excellent