Title: Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village Cottage in Mendocino with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village ![Exterior detail - Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village (Mendocino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32432200/32432150/w550h377x0y15-2a725ece.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![WiFi, bed sheets - Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village (Mendocino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32432200/32432150/1c6c9618.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village (Mendocino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32432200/32432150/047b09c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils - Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village (Mendocino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32432200/32432150/c979a5c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village (Mendocino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32432200/32432150/4997cb11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into the heart of Mendocino Village and unwind in this private cottage. Enjoy a spacious studio with king size bed, desk area, wi-fi, cable tv and delightful garden views from your private porch. Stroll along majestic coastal bluffs for whale-watching or explore the historic village's art galleries, shops and restaurants. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home Sleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village Escape to this private, peaceful cottage in the heart of Mendocino Village - the setting for "Cabot Cove" and the unfolding mysteries of the popular TV series "Murder She Wrote." Enjoy a spacious studio cottage with king size bed, bath with shower, desk area, wi-fi, cable tv, private porch and delightful garden. While you can certainly relax and rejuvenate in the comfort of the cottage, you will undoubtedly want to explore this historic, quaint and quirky coastal village. A short stroll will take you to majestic coastal bluffs where you can whale-watch and listen to the calls of the passing sea lions, or wander into town for a hot chocolate or glass of wine at the historic Mendocino Hotel. The many art galleries, restaurants, shops, and hiking trails with spectacular coastal views are sure to delight. Or experience the uniqueness that Mendocino and its locals proudly celebrate. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95550000/95547500/95547426/w510h683x257y0-9fb2c1a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jimmy’s Hike In cabin A tranquil retreat, family, and romantic getaway Little River - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=95547426&PinnedHotelID=95547426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94040000/94030700/94030602/3db9db05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Garden Oasis with Breakfast Provided Mendocino - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=94030602&PinnedHotelID=94030602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33502000/33501994/35d3fd2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jughandle Coast Vacation Home Fort Bragg - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 202 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=33501994&PinnedHotelID=33501994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118800/27118711/95172208.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy Clove Cottage creates a private getaway with nature in Fortt Bragg. 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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 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 ### Property is also known as Private Cozy Cottage Heart Mendocino Village Private Cozy Cottage Heart Village Private Cozy Heart Mendocino Village Private Cozy Heart Village Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village Cottage Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village Mendocino ## About the area Located in Mendocino, this cottage is in the city centre. Kelley House Museum and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Mendocino travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mendocino.dx177477) [View more Cottages in Mendocino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mendocino-Cottages.d177477-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.30646%2C-123.80276&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZYy24PxR8mAM9Jp7bzkyaDbkCy0=) Mendocino, CA ### What's nearby - Mendocino Art Center \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Mendocino Headlands State Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Ford House Visitor Center and Museum \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Temple of Kwan Tai \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Agate Beach \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 130 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Waiting Room - ‬7 min walk - ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬8 min walk - ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬5 min walk - ‪Little River Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village? ### What time is check-in at Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village? ### What time is check-out at Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village? ### Where is Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Cozy Cottage In The Heart Of Mendocino Village Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 271 8 - Good 28 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### bill r. 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was our second stay at this place. It's small but comfortable, and the location makes it easy to walk to the headlands or restaurants in town. We'd stay there again. ##### bill r. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue 3 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Heather was a great host. We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean and well stocked. It is well maintained and decorated. ##### Sue Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David N. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We love this place, have stayed twice now. It is conveniently close to the coast walks and food and shops in town. Very quiet street, nice parking, it feels very safe. The Garden is so beautiful and lush, we all enjoyed multiple walks around looking at all the different plants. Heather is very kind and we enjoyed talking with her. ##### David N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas M. 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cottage with the perfect shore side breeze Cute and cozy, water heated quick and the complementary chocolates were so good! ##### Nicholas M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralph L. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Get-a-Way We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our hostess was helpful, friendly and informative. The gardens were beautiful and added a pleasant dimension to our stay. The location is ideal for visiting Mendocino and Fort Bragg. ##### Ralph L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert S. 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location. Easy to access. Great communication. Plan to return. ##### Robert S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian A. 29 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute house, beautiful property, and such kind owner! Check-in process was easy. Owner was exceptionally nice. Their yard and garden were in-bloom and wonderful. ##### Sebastian A. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amlan 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a delightful stay at the cottage during our quick weekend trip to Mendocino. The location was perfect right in the middle of town and we were able to walk down to the Headlands State Park as well as the downtown art galleries and cafes. Heather is a fantastic host and we will absolutely seek this place out on our next trip to Mendocino. ##### Amlan Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosalie M. 13 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Weekend Getaway Heather's cabin is incredible - you couldn't ask for a better location, so close to everything, while still feeling private! It's so cozy and has everything you need. Would definitely stay again. ##### Rosalie M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda G. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best location and wonderful find This Mendocino cottage is perfect. You can park your car and walk just about everywhere. You have everything you need and the outdoor gardens surrounding this place are beautiful. Heather is a wonderful host. We cannot wait to return. ##### Rhonda G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret H. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful This was a great private little cottage. It is close to all tge shops & headlands. The host was wonderful & friendly. Can't wait to go back! ##### Margaret H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie A. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mendocino Retreat What a beautiful property. We are already looking forward to another stay here. It was the perfect one room cottage sized accommodation. We enjoyed the location, the tranquility and the host. ##### Laurie A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rene 4 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mendocino cottage Great location, nice little place, perfvect for a couple. Heather was wonderful. ##### Rene Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mendocino Visit This was our first visit to the Mendocino area. The VRBO was perfectly located for the things we did. We appreciated the privacy and quietness. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelley B. 5 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy, warm and great location! Heather greeted us as we arrived. The studio was nice and relaxing. Great location! It was a short walk to anywhere we wanted to go! ##### Kelley B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean M. 6 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary trip The property was very nice in a beautiful garden. Walking distance to Mendocino. We had a great time. ##### Sean M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James L. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very quite nice stay The property was very beautiful, in a nice quiet neighborhood. Very clean and cozy. The host was very nice and helpful. Right in heart of Mendocino, walking distance to several very good restaurants. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you ##### James L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn C. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful, tranquil getaway Property was just as advertised and described. Host has beautiful surrounding gardens. Very quiet, warm and comfortable. Walking distance to the most beautiful views, shopping and dining. Would highly recommend and would stay again when in the area! ##### Robyn C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra R. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway We loved the quiet and convenient location close to plenty of biking, hiking and kayaking. A short walk to restaurants or to the bluff to watch the sunset. Heather was the perfect host. ##### Debra R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication There is no question that we will make a reservation again to return to this studio this Summer at least once. Private, quiet and walking distance to everything you need made it a car free experience that was perfect for our weekend getaway. Mendocino is a favorite destination and this stay allowed us to get the most out of each day. Reserve a couple of days and enjoy this studio! ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shane 12 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Perfect location. Quiet. Comfortable. Great host. ##### shane Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny W. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cottage in Mendocino I was very pleased with my stay at this rental. My host Heather was very friendly and the cottage has everything that one could need. The garden looks like the movie "Enchanted Garden", seriously it's amazing! Great location and I could walk to the stores, restaurant and beaches. So nice! ##### Jenny W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna S. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway Our stay at Heather’s space was so comfortable & sweet. The location makes walking into town for coffee, lunch & dinner so much fun & it’s just a short walk to the ocean! We throughly enjoyed our stay! The cottage was spacious & the bed was comfortable! The gardens around Heathers house & garden were also so magical to walk through on the way to the door! We will definitely stay here again! ##### Anna S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica B. 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Garden Heaven Super cute little cottage surrounded by flowers of every color. Props to Heather for such a beautiful garden. It's just what we were looking for. Super peaceful and walking distance to everything in this quaint little seaside treasure of a town. ##### Erica B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William R. 12 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great location in Mendocino My wife and I enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and Heather was very hospitable. The location made it a short walk to restaurants and the theater. The kitchenette is compact, but workable, especially if you're planning to eat mostly in restaurants. I would recommend it. ##### William R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ---