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Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine

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A rustic cabin with a sloped roof, wooden walls, and a small porch.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden bench, a stove, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden fence, a pathway, and various plants and trees.
A spacious room with a high wooden ceiling, large windows, and a fireplace.
A coastal area with a beach, rocky shoreline, and dense forest.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Caspar Headlands State Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mendocino, CA
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Caspar Headlands State Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Mendocino

Mendocino is home to this holiday home. Kelley House Museum and Sea Glass Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and Skunk Train. Mendocino Art Center and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

  • Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caspar Headlands State Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sea Pal Cove - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Princess Seafood - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hinoki House built by Japanese Master Artisan featured in Sunset Magazine located?

Situated in Mendocino, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park, Caspar Headlands State Beach and Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and Jughandle State Natural Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Beautiful Home in the Coastal Bluffs

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 home was wonderful and we especially loved the fireplaces in the upstairs bedroom and in the downstairs living room area, so quiet and peaceful
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love our time in Hinoki House. It was so comfortable, well stocked and in such a beautiful location. We definitely recommend it and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hinoki house

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: The house was exactly what we needed.Comfortable, clean and quiet.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful structure deeply rooted in Japanese design in a wonderful location. Quiet. Spacious. The ocean a stone’s throw short walk away. A not to miss. We will be back, for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the house

Cozy, intimate, warm and beautiful design.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Gate Away

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: Very good time. Great accommodations, very peaceful. Really liked the location!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hinoki house

We had a great time staying at Hinoki house. Such a wonderful structure. Certainly a memorable experience. Great location with an easy access to the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 ( dog) enjoyed a wonderful stay at Hinoki House and hope to come back again. The Japanese-style craftsmanship was striking, and the open spaces and thoughtful balance of ambient and internal lighting added just the right amount of warmth. The house was very clean and well-maintained. We enjoyed a welcome sense of solitude amidst the large property, feeling as if we were in a coastal forest retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the quiet neighborhood and easy access to the ocean. Home was clean and had most of everything we needed. Many windows that let in natural light. My elderly mom used the downstairs bedroom and was comfortable. Upstairs bedroom was roomy and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

August Days

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 both enjoyed the house and yard/setting, the sunset view, the simple organized kitchen, the furnishings and Japanese artwork and design.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay at Hinoki House

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: What a beautiful, architectural gem and they welcome dogs! We loved our time there and will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Caspar Home

Incredible home with unique and very comfortable design. Yard and surroundings amazing. Short walks to beautiful coves and beach. Great location between Mendocino and Ft. Bragg. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our 4th stay at the Hinoki House!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Lovely as always. This beautiful home has become a tradition for meeting with my brother...who loves the home as well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hinoki vacation

Wonderful. However, the dishwasher is very noisy and scary when we run it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

52 nd Wedding Anniversary

Beautiful custom home with Japanese historical roots in the 1970s. Queit, relaxing and within hearing distance of the pacific and sea lions chatter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay in Mendocino at Hinoki House

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: Wonderful visit to Mendocino. House was clean, well appointed, and centrally located to activities in Mendocino and Fort Bragg. Great job Mendocino Preferred Vacation Rentals!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thank you!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I’m a big fan of this house. We’ve been here a few times now and will be back for sure! Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing and unique 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: Place was amazing, an incredible find! My only complaint is that appliances (heater, dishwasher) are super noisy, my wife literally woke up thinking there was something wrong with the house. But that is very minor compared to everything this place gets right.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Other worldly

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: Hinoki House exudes calm in the house and the surrounding area. We had a wonderful week here. Everything you need is provided. The walk to the lighthouse is a morning must do. We would definitely return although it is a trek for us to get here
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Coastal getaway 2025

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 was our 4th stay at Hinoki house and it never disappoints. It is truly a gem. Well maintained and clean. Sorry to see some of the older plantings around the deck and foyer dying off due to gophers. Will definitely come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Japan in Caspar

We loved our stay at Hinoki House. We'd definitely stay there again. It was serene and calming, yet just a hop and skip from downtown Mendo. Having traveled to japan, I loved being in the artisan created home. . . . . . my only negatives would be the bathrooms. . . probably ok for the 70's when house was built, but could definitely benefit from a renovation. also, the kitchen is snug, but adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Really interesting house in a great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We selected this house for rental due to its unique style. It did not disappoint as the construction and look was very interesting. We enjoyed our stay and the close walk to the beach overlook in the neighborhood to watch the sunset was an added bonus. The rental was not stocked as well as we typically get at this price point and is showing its age.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hinoki House

Architectural Gem but somewhat outdated after 50 years. Unfortunately my son and I had major allergy issues with the dust and dust mites from the home's central air conditioning and heating system. Would strongly recommend rigorous duct cleaning and filter changes. Might need new A/C system
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay place

We three, wife, college aged son, and I spent Monday through Friday in tis very Japanese style house. On reading the history we find it was hand built by a young couple and some Japanese craftsmen friends of theirs. We had a really nice time just veging out or taking walks to and along the cliffs. Short drives to Mendocino and Fort Bragg allowed us to walk the trails there as well. The sea lions were audible from the house and there were deer passing by every day. A healthy looking coyote and a grey fox walked across the meadow by the house on separate days. We highly recommend taking some time to stay and relax here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our Stay at the Hinoki House

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: What an amazing house! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were comfy, the house is thoughtfully appointed with everything we needed. The property is very beautiful, and we got to see some cool wildlife (turkeys, deer, birds). We found a trail to Frolic Cove within walking distance of the house that led to a beautiful, secluded beach and waterfall! The house is within close proximity to the glass beach and some great restaurants. We would definitely choose the Hinoki House again if we find ourselves on the Northern California coast again. Thanks!!
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