Coastal Forest Cabin, Walk to beach and waterfall

Entire guesthouse in Mendocino, California

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Nikki
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Steps from Russian Gulch trails

Trails to Russian Gulch State Park start right from the property, leading to coastal bluffs and beach

A forest cabin with outdoor fire pit

A cozy cabin nestled in coastal forest with a kitchenette, fire pit, and outdoor seating

Loved for trails, cleanliness, and hosts

Guests highlight the trail access, the cozy clean cabin, and how helpful the hosts are
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place that is minutes from downtown and the most beautiful hiking trails in Mendocino begin on property! This coastal forest cabin is the only property with access to the little known south headlands beach trail of Russian Gulch State Park. Bring your hiking shoes. Just steps from the beach and other connecting trails like the famous waterfall trail, Mendocino headlands trail, and the north headlands trail. Come experience the magic!

The space
This new cozy cabin is located on over an acre of coastal forest that backs up to Russian Gulch State Park and marine reserve beaches and trails. The outside yard is shared space.

Guest access
Plenty of parking on site. Historic down town Mendocino is a 2 min drive or a 1.3 mile walk along the ocean trails.

Other things to note
Outdoor fire pit and charcoal BBQ available upon request.

Power Outages not an issue! We have automatic standby generators installed.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Sea view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 604 Mbps

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 583 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Mendocino, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a very quiet private neighborhood. Waves can be heard crashing against the cliffs on calm nights seals and sea lions barks can be heard.
Just steps from the beach and the Russian gulch trail system. With direct private access to the park's trail system you can walk to the famous waterfall trail, view the stunning arch bridge over the sandy beach and calm water cove, take the north headlands trail to the churning 'devil's punch bowl', or hike the south trail into the redwoods where many old growth trees are still standing tall.
During the off season October - May you will likely have the beaches and trails to yourself. In the busier summer months you have private free access to the less traveled state park trails and zero parking issues to worry about.

The beach, coves, and bluff overlooks accessible on foot from the cabin are popular with kayaker, divers, whale watchers, fishermen. Russian Gulch is one of the most protected coves on the Mendocino Coast, it can provide some of the most clear and calm waters in Northern California when conditions are right.

Meet your host

Superhost
838 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Born in the 90s
Where I went to school: CSU San Marcos
Visiting friends and family in the Bay!

Nikki is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Ean

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm