Entire home

Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.

Photo gallery for Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.

A room with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, a small table, and a green bottle.
A dining area with a round table, two chairs, a chandelier, and a view of a grassy landscape with trees and a body of water.
A wooden gazebo with a sloped roof overlooking a rocky coastline.
A living room with large windows offering ocean views, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Russian Gulch State Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

View map
Mendocino, CA
  • Place, Agate Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Russian Gulch State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mendocino Headlands State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

Nearby Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
Quiet Cabin on 5 Acres Minutes From Mendocino and Ocean
Caspar
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (228 reviews)
Quiet Cabin on 5 Acres Minutes From Mendocino and Ocean

About the area

Mendocino

Located in Mendocino, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Glass Beach and Mendocino Headlands State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mendocino Art Center and Sea Glass Museum. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Skunk Train are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching, winery tours and fishing.
View more Holiday homes in MendocinoOpens in a new window
Map
Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

  • Agate Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kelley House Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mendocino Art Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Flow Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Agate Beach and Mendocino Headlands State Park. Russian Gulch State Park and Friendship Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 181 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

One of our many trips to Mendocino this was absolutely the best

Rating Details: 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: My wife and I have seen that home on our walks. Cindy the manager had told us about it when we finally had the opportunity to book it. We are so glad we did. That house is beautiful. The location is incredible privacy. The views they couldn’t make it more warm and welcoming. We will definitely be back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great stay in Mendocino!

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: Easy to book with VRE. The only issue to note was in the casita the sheets on the queen bed were very rough. Bed was comfortable but needs different softer sheets.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views alone were perfection. We never wanted to leave the property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best view in the country, right from your couch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous private setting near town with large primary bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen. Very comfortably furnished to take advantage of the spectacular sea views.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holiday weekend getaway

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: My husband had a great stay at the Bluff House. The pictures posted online don't do it justice. The rooms are more updated than they look in the rental listing. The house was well stocked, comfortable, and you really just can't beat the view. We would absolutely stay here again. We enjoyed lazy mornings sitting in the spa and beautiful evenings from the deck or the living room. The house is within walking distance of town, but it's not really walkable. There is no sidewalk, and it's a narrow two-lane road/
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay

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 enjoyed our stay here very much. Close to town, private, and views that are amazing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

The property is amazingly clean. The views are to die for. Love this place.!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing 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: This property is amazing! The home is inviting and well kept. The views are spectacular. The beds were very comfortable, and the home seemed to have all the amenities we needed for our stay. Will definitely be back and highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

If we had wings

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: Staying at the Magnificent Bluff HOME with the ocean waving us in and teasing us out, from every room, was a FANTASTIC respite over Thanksgiving~! Everything was beautiful and well-kept and deserving of our reverence as we made sure we were careful and clean. We will be back and thank you so for your lovely retreat in NATURE!~ Marit from Marin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bluff House is Fabulous

We absolutely loved our stay at the Bluff House. The view is stunning. Quiet location. Easy walk to town (though no sidewalk). Kitchen was well equipped. Easy access to bluff strolls. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful view

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 bluff house was a very nice experience. Views are unbeatable. Beds comfortable and kitchen well stocked. However the floor rugs in the master bedroom and living room were dangerous. Very poor quality and had no grip. We had a wonderful time and that was a minor problem as we just removed rugs from bedside.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great 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 return to this house every year! We love the privacy, the views, and the overall experience. Property is always clean and well maintained. Great service always from Mendocino Preferred staff!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pelican fly way

We were completely happy with this rental and overjoyed by the daily cross over of brown pelicans--hundreds every day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spectacular!

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 is a spectacular piece of property in a fabulous location. Close enough to the town of Mendocino for convenience, but far enough away to avoid the crowds. The views can't be beat. Comfortable and well appointed. We got super lucky with the weather and really enjoyed our stay. My sister stayed in the cottage and absolutely loved it. Only a couple small issues. - We could not get the fireplace to work on the first night which was a little disappointing since it was raining when we arrived. - The gazebo shown in the photos was once an incredible work of art, but now needs some care. Maybe it was too close to winter and they just haven't attended to it yet. But, for now, it was not a place to hang out. Would love to see it restored.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: House clean except under bed in cottage - water bottles and lots of dust. Beautiful view and enjoyed the sunroom in morning.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Hi Stacey, We apologize that there was anything under the bed in the cottage. While we hold our housekeepers to a very high standard, we understand sometimes things get looked over and we remind them. We are so glad that you enjoyed the home otherwise! We hope you had a wonderful vacation and hope you will return to stay with us again! Thank you. Mendocino Preferred Vacation Rentals
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Breathtaking Views, Amazing Stay!

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: Bluff house was the most amazing vacation stay I have ever had in my entire life. It was so special having my dog Belle with us on our special weekend in Mendocino. The staff at Mendocino vacation preferred was also extremely helpful and I would not hesitate to book a vacation with them again. Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best view ever!!!!

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: Best view you can get. Just sit in that gazebo and take in the scenery and you will be transformed. And the location is just 3 minutes from town so you have all the privacy but then so close to shopping and restaurants. We are already planning when we can return - it was so special and magical! And the company was great to work with and extra sweet that they made us a Happy Anniversary sign - it's the little things that make a vacation like that special!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Breathtaking location needs some TLC

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental staff was spectacular: more than accommodating, generous, and warm. The house needs some attention to things like knobs, dishwasher, window coverings--what we would call detailing. Kitchen was not conveniently designed for true cooking. But, location, location, location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
Thank you for the review of The Bluff House. It is important to us that our properties are well maintained. Since your stay the owners have purchased a new dishwasher and blinds for the home. It is a truly amazing location! We appreciate your review Thank you, the Mendocino Preferred Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing "Edge of Mendocino" Home!

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: This was our third time staying at this wonderful and perfectly located home in Mendocino. We come up from the Bay Area every year and love this town. The home has amazing views, and is a 10 min walk to Mendocino Village with shops and restaurants. Kitchen is supplied with everything one would need. The only "issue" I can voice is the sheets on the bed were a bit scratchy/pillee. Other than that, it's a winner and we'll be staying here from now on. Oh yeah, it's also Pet Friendly!!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you for the review! We're so glad you enjoyed the Bluff House. We just wanted to let you know that we brought up the sheets pilling with our housekeeping staff and will make sure you have nothing but the best bedding we have to offer in the future. We look forward to your staying with us again. Thank you again for the review and for being a valued guest.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mendocino Bluff 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: Excellent location. Comfortable and clean but lacking in some amenities such as adequate glasses, dishwater, dining chairs with paltry soap in the bathrooms. The place is stocked for 5 people but we had six because we had both units. We did not suffer but just had to scramble a few times.The wifi is inconsistent but that may be because of the area although the router had to be re booted many times.Overall, it is a great place and those few issues would not prevent me from renting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Hi Karla, We apologize that there was not enough dinnerware at the Bluff House during your stay. We have added more since your stay. It is not always brought to our attention when things break or disappear, so thank you for letting us know! We are glad that you enjoyed the property and we hope to have you back in the future! Thank you Mendocino Preferred Vacation Rentals
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our third time staying at The Bluff House. The location couldn't be better and the house is great for two people. The upstairs bedroom would be fine in the winter but it gets incredibly hot in warmer (above 72 degrees) weather. The house interior could use some extra TLC. Sink faucets need to be tightened and the entire house could use a good steam cleaning (at least once a year). The wifi was very spotty when we stayed (died every 30 hour or so) making it difficult to work remotely. My hope is the owners or property managers are going to fix that. Overall it's great place within walking distance to downtown Mendocino.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2020
Thank you for the review Maria, we appreciate your feedback as well as your patience in dealing with the internet problems. We do usually have the floors professionally cleaned at least a couple times a year, however there are times when it needs a little extra care so we appreciate it being brought to our attention. We have provided a fan for the upstairs and taken care of the sink as well and will be finding a better permanent solution for the wifi. Thanks again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Magical 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: This is a magical house, our daughter was married here by the gazebo last year and we stayed here again about the same time this year. What makes it so magical is the 180º view from the sofa in the living room, and the view itself! The Mendocino headlands on the left and a classic Mendocino coast view to the right. There is really very little sign of other houses in the view as this house is maybe 10 feet from the bluff and everything else is behind you. Its on a large lot and the hot tub is private. You can walk into downtown Mendocino in 12 minutes or drive in 2, when you really need to get more wine, champagne and comestibles from Mendozas/Harvest Market, or to go out for dinner, but the kitchen has a nice convection oven and gas stove and a kitchen layout that lets you still have the view while cooking, which I enjoy. Its easy to spend the whole day on the sofa here. We did for several!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Outstanding Ocean View

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our ocean front view was incredible. We had four days of perfect weather and we’re able to open all the windows and enjoy the soft breeze while watching the sea birds gliding by the living room windows. It was very relaxing. Overall we were happy with our stay, but there were a few things that could be improved. The upstairs bedroom was very hot and stuffy when we arrived. We opened the window and turned on a floor fan, but it took hours before the room became somewhat comfortable. The locks on the doors could use some maintenance. Could have used a few more items in the kitchen, there were only 2 teaspoons and the non-stick fry pans needed to be replaced, there were no bowls for cereal or ice cream. The cottage out back was very cute and comfortable. The location of the house in relation to town was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Hi Mary Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We always appreciate feedback so we can correct things that we are unaware of. We are glad you enjoyed the location and the cottage! Thank you Mendocino Preferred Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible views, clean, close to town

Overall, this is a very clean cottage[s] with 180-degree views of the ocean. Mendocino is a small ocean side town with restaurants and galleries run by owners. Like stepping back in time. Luna and Patterson's pub were great. Great small grocery store. Hiking and coast boarder the town. Highpoints: 2 Bedrooms, One large master with bath, and one upstairs. Both baths were downstairs. 1 bedroom cottage behind the main house with full kitchen which was perfect for our grown son. Very clean and updated. Fireplace and incredible living room view. Good communication with check in office 3 minutes away on the same road. Decanter of scotch was a nice touch. Keep in mind: Although a 3-minute drive to town I would not consider it walkable as there are no sidewalks. If local, bring some lawn chairs. Two older wood chairs in gazebo, and 3 aging plastic chairs on deck... Internet is spotty but they are working on it DVD player and few movies came in very handy, but remote is unworkable. Dish network very limited. We did not have an account and could not get into Netfilx or others. Overall: Wonderful clean spot in a quaint oceanside town with unbelievable views. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback