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Buckhorn Cove Ocean Front with Private Peninsula

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A coastal property with a large house overlooking a rocky cliff and turquoise waters.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a hot tub overlooking a coastal landscape.
A hot tub with a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.
A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs and a hot tub overlooking a rocky coastline with trees and the ocean.
A coastal cliff house with a large balcony overlooking the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Little River, CA
  • Place, Van Damme State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Little River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Russian Gulch State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Buckhorn Cove Ocean Front with Private Peninsula

This once-in-a-lifetime retreat offers unsurpassed views of the spectacular Mendocino coastline and iconic Buck Horn Cove. With over three acres, this property features a private peninsula where you can truly experience the power and beauty of the mighty Pacific. The main house includes three bedrooms, two downstairs, and a large primary suite on the second level with a private bath and balcony. There is also a private guest cottage that includes a freestanding gas fireplace and a private bath. The large deck has a sunken hot tub situated in the perfect location to relax and be mesmerized by the everchanging views. Because of the cliff-front location, there is a minimum age of 10 years and over required for any guests. Please note that the staircase at the top of the bluff is restricted, and no access is allowed.

Although Buckhorn Cove 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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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

Property # 3350821vb
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

About the area

Little River

Located in Little River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mendocino Coast Massage and Noyo Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Van Damme State Park and Mendocino Headlands State Park. Mendocino Art Center and Sea Glass Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cycling and horse riding.
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Little River, CA

What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • beach near Little River - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Agate Beach - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Frankie's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buckhorn Cove Ocean Front with Private Peninsula pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Buckhorn Cove Ocean Front with Private Peninsula?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Buckhorn Cove Ocean Front with Private Peninsula?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Buckhorn Cove Ocean Front with Private Peninsula?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Buckhorn Cove Ocean Front with Private Peninsula located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Van Damme State Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Albion River Bridge. Mendocino Headlands State Park and Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Excellent Experience

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 had a once in a lifetime stay at Buckhorn Cove. Checkin was easy, the house was comfortable and fully stocked, and the location was unmatched. We will definitely be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Head C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely will return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Afsaneh D.

Weekend getaway with family.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Fun , Great Weather with absolutely gorgeous view from the living room and deck .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect, the views, the setting, the cleanliness, the location . . . I would highly recommend this house for an amazing get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View was incredible. House is a little dated but clean and beautiful location right on the coast with a huge deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Edith E.

magical, stunning view!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 house was very well maintained and the view from the deck is incredible. Overall, we enjoyed Mendocino very much but the wind was a little tough. We were unable to sit on the deck as much as we would have liked. Also, our internet went out and the management was unable to fix the problem. They tried but it was still unfortunate. We think they should have contacted the provider. Still, we would recommend this property to anyone visiting Mendocino. Best view anywhere! We loved the Good Life Bakery and Cafe and also Luna Trattoria. Highly recommend. The cliff walk in Mendocino was breathtaking and we enjoyed Montgomery woods and the Skunk Train.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location with stunning ocean views! The house was beautiful and well equipped with everything that we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norm C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second visit & one of our favorite places. Great views, clean, nice lay out, large deck, well stocked kitchen & close to good restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Beautiful Home in a Beautiful Place

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: I've stayed at a lot of Mendocino Co. rental homes over the last several years and Buckhorn Cove is definitely now one my all time favorites. The house is cozy and has everything you might need. The views are spectacular.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm S.

Buckhorn birthday

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: Absolutely phenomenal property! Unique and special - surrounded by the sea as it is.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Having arrived in the middle of a storm, we were surprised and happy to find the house had back up power. While some things didn’t function, the majority of the house did. Heat, lights, hot water were not a problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Can't beat those views!

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 had such a lovely time at Buckhorn Cove. The house was clean, well equiped and those views! This rental is the best kept secret. We will absolutely be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Amazing spot!

Visited for my birthday and could not be happier with my visit. Even with the winter weather i was able to enjoy the views from the family room and the peninsula, in fact the weather made it even more dramatic! Cozy, warm, comfortable and still able to enjoy the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Annual vacation to Mendocino Coast

We have rented a vacation home along the Mendocino Coast for the past 29 years and this house is at the top of the list! The views, layout, cleanliness, attractions were all fantastic! We can't wait to visit this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Nice house with great location

Stunning views that we enjoyed from the hot tub which looks new. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful house and amazing location

Stayed for 2 nights and the house was as described on the web site. Quiet location, great views, well stocked house and very comfortable. Would gladly come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne F.

Gorgeous property and location

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: Our family of 8 thoroughly enjoyed this truly unique and private home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

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

breathtaking

great views of the best of the California coast. Really the most majestic views in the area. Property mangers great. House was outstanding. Probably the best hot tub I've ever been in.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barney B.

Perfect

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: Wow. This is the place to stay. Absolutely perfect and could not have been better from check in, dishes, access on property, clean hot tub...everything here was on point and the view...Stunning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Perfection!

This was our first stay on the CA coast and Buckhorn Cove did nothing but amaze us! There are no pictures that will do the view justice!!! Don’t second guess booking! Just do it! Mendocino is such a great town and everyone was so kind!!! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erik F.

Incredible Views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a fantastic place and the photos don't even do it justice. The only suggestions I would make is the King bed upstairs seems old and should be replaced. Also the incense air fresheners were strong and we had to put them outside.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Amazing house and location

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: I cannot wait to return, the place is exactly as pictured, wonderful location and the kitchen is the most well stocked kitchen I have ever experienced in a vacation rental.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darcey S.

Buckhorn Cove

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 at this house are amazing. Having a guest house and main house worked very well for a family vacation. Would stay at this house again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Stunning Mendocino Rental

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: So Lucky to have stayed here for four days with a group of dear friends. The views from the house of the cliffs, ocean and sunsets are not to be surpassed. It has the most well equipped kitchen of any rental I have spent time in and its now my go to place for an accommodation in coastal northern California - its just ten minutes to downtown Mendocino and a short drive to Jug Handle and Van Dam state parks. We didn't use the hot tub, but will certainly avail ourselves to it on our next visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Private Cypress grove and island retreat

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 had the most wonderful time getting our own northern coast retreat to ourselves. This property is absolutely incredible and stocked with everything you could want. Very clean home, all the beds were very comfortable (the reviews about them sagging are outdated and inaccurate) and warm, and the worlds best noise maker is outside your patio door! The private bluff is the coolest experience. Absolutely insane to get this all to yourself. We will coming back to enjoy this place again. Also, the property management company is very responsive and helpful. 10/10 on every level.You will not regret staying here, only having to leave at the end of your trip.

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