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Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!

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La Bella Vista - View over Van Damme beach and the majestic Pacific coast Line
enchanted gardens - La Bella Vista
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La Bella Vista
patio and deck with view of the garden and ocean

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Little River, California
  • Van Damme State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Agate Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!

Historic La Bella Vista offers truly exceptional ocean views from almost every room. Originally the Marsan’s Blacksmith Shop in the 1800s, this home allows you to experience a piece of history. The custom kitchen offers mesmerizing coastal views. If you don’t feel like cooking, Little River Inn and Wild Fish Restaurants are just a short ½ mile car ride away, as well as the many dining opportunities offered two miles away in the Mendocino Village. View Van Damme State Park beach from the tranquil garden, spa, deck, or patio and enjoy the sounds of the surf while watching the many seabirds and wildlife. Kayak Mendocino offers professionally guided sea cave tours where you can experience the beauty of the ocean while sitting on top of an ocean kayak. Across the street from the beach is Van Damme State Park which includes the Fern Canyon Trail system and offers hiking through acres of lush fern and pygmy forest. Also, direct access to the Spring Ranch Preserve trails with great hiking and biking along the scenic cliff line is close by. Like to golf? The Little River ocean views golf course is nearby. La Bella Vista is the perfect location to make once-in-a-lifetime memories.
~Please note:~ La Bella Vista is located immediately off of Highway 1 in Little River, while this is a slow stretch of single-lane highway, guests that are light sleepers or sensitive to noise may be disrupted by the road noise. Primary queen w/full bath, queen room downstairs w/full bath. Queen sleeper pullout in the living room.

Although La Bella Vista is pet friendly, please note that it is limited to dogs only with a maximum number of no more than 2.

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Property manager

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Little River

Located in Little River, this holiday home is by the sea. Glass Beach and Van Damme State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling.
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Little River, California

What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Big River - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mendocino Art Center - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Agate Beach - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frankie's Ice Cream Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luna Trattoria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Van Damme State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mendocino Headlands State Park and Big River. Friendship Park and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 104 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Great little spot with beautiful garden and view of ocean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay. Very clean house, great view and incredible garden.

10/10 Excellent

Tudor J.

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

Amazing beauty and privacy on PCH

100 out of 100. Beautiful garden and kitchen, with classic and historic interior finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John P.

beautiful home near Van Damm State beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: lovely historic home with beautiful garden, hot tub and great location. While the home has a great history, it was updated, modern and bright. Wonderful yard with decks and gardens. Fully fenced o we were able to let our dog be free in the garden. Home is well equipped and very clean.

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Excellent stay

Lots of space, very clean and comfortable. Close to Mendocino and easy access to exploring the area. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great house

The house is in great condition and in a wonderful location. The view and the gardens in the back were beautiful, loads of hummingbirds. A great retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk S.

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

IMPECCABLE + MAGICAL

The state of everything in the property was absolutely impeccable, while the setting and surroundings were absolutely magical. This is an epic stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

La Bella Vista

Great location. Welcoming, homey, comfortable accommodations. Easy access to beach and hiking. Incredible views and wonderful gardens
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F., SALT LAKE CITY

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

Beautiful ocean view and garden

We really enjoyed this unique house and the great view of Van Damme beach and fantastic garden. Close to town and many places to visit
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cammie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The view and gardens were beautiful as was the kitchen. The living rooms were okay, and the TV was old (expected HD/Smart TV). The kitchen and dining room were beautiful, beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were well appointed with clean shower -nice shower-head. We were disappointed in the location being off highway 1, could hear the cars clearly, blocking the natural sound of the ocean. Also, the parking was difficult to maneuver, as entry to the property was very narrow. The gardens were not maintain, overgrown, pathways were littered with weeds made it difficult to walk through. The overall view was amazing. The patio was also amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Perfect

It was a perfect home in a perfect location. We cannot wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia H.

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

La Bella Vista

Beautiful property, lovely home and an amazing view of the ocean. Thank you so very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Home overlooking ocean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just really great, beautiful views all around
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10 Good

alan d.

Return to Bella vista

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really like the roominess and beauty of this property. Have stayed here many times, please replace grilll if possible
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10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Home Away From Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: In a few words: inviting, cozy, magical; there is a lot of history under this roof!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Absolutely perfect!!!

My partner, mother and I had the most phenomenal stay at this gem of a house!! The location is amazing - just a 5 minute drive from downtown Mendocino and steps from the beach! The house is so cozy and spacious. We loved sitting on the deck and in the living room drinking coffee, both areas providing an idyllic view of the ocean. What a fantastic house for a group vacation! We hope to be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

alan d.

family visit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: love the property but needs some TLC.BBQ grill is a safety hazard and needs replacement and garden needs a lot of work

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

We miss this house!

We travel frequently as a family. My kids (ages 7, 9, 12) loved this house and northern California. Thehy are still talking about damming up the "river" at Van Damme beach. The house is spacious, the hot tub was amazing after a day of exploring, the gardens were relaxing to stroll through and a gorgeous source of blooming color to enjoy. This is in a great location for exploring the area and offers beautiful views. If my kids have anything to do with it, we will be back soon - and will def stay at this welcoming home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

We loved our stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay and it was so lovely to be able to bring our dog with us on the trip. Location was perfect. I was worried about it being so close to the main road, but we didn't hear any traffic noise at night. Loved the distant view of the ocean and the garden, and loved the view from the upstairs bedroom. Do hope to return some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald O.

Much better than we ever though

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This well-cared for home checks all of the boxes for a perfect vacation. The attention to design detail inside and out is amazing, right down to the fixtures. This is owner-pride at its best. The two large living spaces are very welcoming and the view through the large windows is super. The botanical garden outside is really well-manicured and has a nice zen feeling to it. Our experience with Mendocino Preferred was also outstanding, what a lovely bunch of professionals. We're very picky- we loved it so much, we extended our stay.
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6/10 Okay

Al D.

family visit

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great property location but garden needs a lot of work and propane grill is a safety and fire hazard

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn M P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kendall L.

best ever!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 2nd time here...most amazing homelots of very special touches and welcoming hostthe pictures are lovely but do not do the actual place justice...a place to totally relax and just breathecannot wait until the next time
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10/10 Excellent

grean c.

Everything was perfect - 5 stars across the board.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not much else to be said, we had a lovely time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from San Jose, CA

Beauty, Serenity, Comfort

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The views are amazing, and the house is extremely comfortable and spacious. Everything is exactly as pictured -- and the place was spotless! I went up with my dogs for a solo zen trip, but the house would be perfect for a large group as there is plenty of seating, tabletop space, etc. Kitchen is huge and incredibly well-stocked. I didn't find road noise to be a problem, but it was February and traffic was light. The garden is beautiful -- the little paths could use a wee bit of work but that's a minor quibble. Overall, a wonderful stay and I'll definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Patrica M.

La Bella Vista

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Best vacation rental so far.The view, the garden and deck, spacious home were just fabulous.

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