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Nestled between Fort Bragg and the Village of Mendocino, this charming home offers a tranquil retreat on two wooded acres. Unwind in the warm interior with cathedral ceilings and wood floors, or step outside to explore nearby state parks like Jug Handle and Russian Gulch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Jughandle Coast Vacation Home

This home is conveniently located between Fort Bragg (5 minutes away) and the Village of Mendocino (10 minutes away). Located 1/4 mile from the beach, the home is also close to state parks (Jug Handle, Russian Gulch, Redwood Forest, Van Damm and McKerricher) which are especially great for hiking, biking and beach access.

The home is very private, set on two wooded acres. A grassy yard opens into a meadow surrounded by redwoods, pine and fir. The house features cathedral ceilings and warm wood floors throughout, a completely equipped kitchen, cable TV/VCR, CD player, telephone, toasty wood-stove with a glass window for dinners in firelight, and a large back&side deck with outdoor dining and a barbecue for grilling.

This Mendocino house has a king, a queen, and two trundle beds (each of these beds can sleep two singles or make into queen size beds). All firewood, linens, kitchen supplies, and bedding are provided for your convenience as well as a washer and dryer. Portable crib is available.

The house and deck are wheel chair accessible but the bathroom is not large enough to accommodate a standard wheel chair.

Airport: Little River Airport

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please: Put garbage/recyclables out in the bins. Wash dishes/pots/pans and store in cupboards. Unplug toaster/coffee maker/water pot. Turn off oven/range. Put woodstove fire out/close woodstove door.
Turn thermostat "off". Deck chair cushions inside. Lock windows/sliders. Turn lights off.
Lock Door: Use keypad to lock door. Do not lock the front door handle lock on the inside. Use the electronic keypad only. Put the front door key back under the mat (if used to unlock door handle).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in Fort Bragg, this vacation home is near the beach. Sea Glass Museum and Triangle Tattoo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Skunk Train. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Fort Bragg travel guide
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What's nearby

  • One of the 2 beaches you can spot on this short walk in Jug Handle. Easily some of the best views I’ve seen on the north coast of California! #fortbragg
    Jughandle State Natural Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens which includes a garden
    Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
    4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sunset at a beach on the north coast of california
    Noyo Harbor
    6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Glass Beach featuring a pebble beach
    Glass Beach
    13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Skunk Train
    8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    6 min drive
  • Sea Pal Cove
    7 min drive
  • Los Gallitos
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jughandle Coast Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Jughandle Coast Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jughandle Coast Vacation Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jughandle Coast Vacation Home located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Jughandle State Natural Reserve, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Caspar Headlands State Beach and Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Jughandle Coast Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 204 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with a backyard that’s a dream for young explorers, well maintained, adequate kitchen, excellent wood burning stove. Not the fastest/best communication but wouldn’t stop us from booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in this lovely house 6 or 7 times over the past ten years. We love how spacious, quiet, and light-filled it is, the comfortable beds, and how easy it is to prepare meals in the kitchen. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Close to the ocean. Loved the wood burning stove.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great

great place to stay for family getaway
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

The perfect get away!

Great location! We Come here every year! This is our heaven on earth!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

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

Quick trip to ca north coast

House was nice, clean and we enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Following M.

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

Perfect retreat for holidays

We had such a good time in this cozy place. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed. Plenty of space in the backyard and patio around the house. It is located close to Ford Bragg, ocean and forrest : all what we wanted :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

Amazing home!

Nice and tucked location. Great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Clean and Comfortable

We stayed for one night, just a quick stop on our coastal road trip, and it was perfect for our group of four. Very comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

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

Comfortable, quiet house near Mendocino

We enjoyed a relaxing stay here in the spacious living room for reading and relaxing, enjoying the back deck, and the beds were very comfortable. Also, very conveniently located to Mendocino and Ft. Bragg.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Beautiful getaway

This is our 6th stay at this beautiful home--that says it all! The house is comfortable, clean, private, and quiet, surrounded by trees and greenery. We hope to return many more times!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Overnight Stay for Skunk Train

I loved how easy the reserving and check in was. The property is beautiful. We even had a deer walk by the back yard. Very clean and close to everything. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

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

The Perfect Spot

We enjoyed, again, this wonderful house and yard. It is comfortable, spacious and welcoming. We plan to be back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

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

Lovely rental in Mendocino

This house is simple on the outside but beautifully finished on the inside. There was a lot of privacy on the property and a beautiful patio and garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Nice property. Great deck for fair weather.

Hosts are great and quick to respond to any questions or problems. We really enjoyed our stay in Ft Bragg/Mendocino. Glass beach was a highlight, seals sunbathing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

free g.

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

Relaxing ,cozy, inviting

The house was clean, cozy, and warm. The house was close to town and the ocean, while still having a secluded feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Jughandle Coast Vacation Home

Charming property, set back off the lane and made more private by the front landscape. Very quiet with a really peaceful backyard. Property owners very good about communicating with us regarding the property when we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Well equipped rustic cabin

Beautiful setting, for a well equipped rustic cabin. Just a couple of blocks from Highway 1, but felt like being secluded in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Beautiful house, conveniently located!

Really comfortable and cozy place to stay right new the town of Mendocino! We had a wonderful time and didn't want to leave. Well provisioned, clean, cozy and warm. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya I.

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

Nice getaway cabin

Thank you Matt and Cathy for sharing your cabin yet again. Cabin is clean, has everything needed for a family getaway. Vegetation around the cabin creates good privacy barrier. 3 min drive to a lovely jug handle beach. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil J.

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

Nice and relaxing

We had an amazing stay at this cabin! It was the perfect getaway for our small family. The cabin had everything we needed—comfortable, well-equipped, and incredibly cozy. The main room was spacious and open, with an incredible fireplace that made our evenings so relaxing.The patio deck was a highlight, offering a peaceful spot to unwind and watch the many beautiful birds around. We loved the quiet and secluded setting, which made for a truly peaceful escape. Plus, it was just a quick drive to the beach, making it easy to enjoy both relaxation and adventure.We would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth M.

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

10 out of 10

10 out of 10 would stay here again. Wonderful location with a really cool property. The house was very clean and had all the basics that we needed. And plus was a comfy bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

vita b.

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

Lovely cabin home

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. Everything was well organized clean ,beds were comfortable, host left clear instructions and informations in a blue folder, location is close to beach hiking shopping and dinings. Happy to recommend to everyone! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Perfect Stay

What a great experience! We has so much fun exploring the property. The home was appointed quite well...everything from comfy beds, very functional kitchen and a washer/dryer which is always a plus on a beach vacation. We enjoyed the peace of being in the country but still 10 minutes from everything in town. Having a state beach less than a mile away was great! In the evenings we enjoyed a fire in the wood stove that had plenty of firewood waiting for us. Communication with the hosts was perfect. Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us Matt and Cathy! Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Great location and cozy house

We really enjoyed our time at this house. We were gone most days to explore Mendocino and Fort Bragg but in the evenings hung out in the house playing card games and doing puzzles we brought with us. In the mornings the kids and I would explore the property, it was beautiful and quite large for us city dwellers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023