Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden bench, large windows, and a view of a forest.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a high wooden ceiling, and a large window.
A wooden cabin with a gabled roof, surrounded by dense forest and a grassy hill.
A wooden interior hallway with a wooden ladder, framed pictures on the walls, and a door leading outside.
A conservatory with a table and chairs, large glass windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Fort Bragg, CA
  • Place, Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Skunk Train
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Glass Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Office 1

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve, while Triangle Tattoo Museum and Sea Glass Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Skunk Train and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.
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Fort Bragg, CA

What's nearby

  • Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • MacKerricher State Park - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Skunk Train - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Glass Beach - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Noyo Harbor - 18 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Piaci - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mayan Fusion - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jenny's Giant Burger - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature located?

Located in Fort Bragg, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Laguna Point Beach and Pudding Creek Beach. MacKerricher State Park and Pacific Star Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so cozy and homey! The location was quiet and secluded, had beautiful views, all while being just a few minutes from town. John and his family were very kind, welcoming, and attentive. Had no issues, internet worked great, I would definitely stay here again and 100% recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Cozy and very nice views. Short drive to beautiful beach and amenities. An old home with two nearby houses on same property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was as simple as could be. The kitchen had everything we needed. The property was clean and well-appointed. We enjoyed the fireplace and the glassed-in room was a fun place to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful country home

We were greeted as soon as we arrived to a beautiful location in the woods. The home was very spacious and inviting. We had a fantastic stay and would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect!

The hosts were very helpful and kind. The house/setting was lovely and just what we needed. Quiet, relaxing, but also fun! The ping pong table was a hoot! We will certainly be booking again for next year. Pricing was really reasonable too. A win-win for us! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Inglenook

My two grown sons and I try to get up to the Ft. Bragg area for a few days every year about this time, and we found this place to be just about perfect in every way. Owners John and Wendy were excellent hosts, both friendly and accommodating. The house itself had tons of character, something I always look for in accommodations when we stay there in that area. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly a hidden gem!

We absolutely loved our stay here!!! It was cozy and welcoming and a perfect home away from home. Our main priorities when staying anywhere are cleanliness and safety and this cabin was perfect in those regards. Everything was very clean and in working order and John was a great host. We loved the unique character and features of this cabin! The kids loved the loft areas, exploring the grounds and reading the books, and we loved that it was private and remote while still being close to town and the beach. Being in the forest while also being able to see the ocean was magical. Highly recommended! Staying here was a highlight of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2023
Thank you Rachel for a thoughtful and articulate post! I wish I had time for the same at the moment, but instead I hope it will suffice to share with everyone that it was a great pleasure to host you and your family. We enjoyed all our interactions and really appreciate the care you took in your stay here.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a cool spot. There are two lofts upstairs in either side of the house and another room downstairs. There are though no doors to any of the rooms. It’s a wide open yet somehow secluded floor plan. Very cool for families with kids. There are no TVs and not working WiFi and no reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home Away from Home

This was the main highlight of our fun vacation in Fort Bragg / Mendocino. The house is right at the border of the forest and has excellent views of the both the forest and the ocean. Keep at least a night to view the sunset from the bed as viewing the sunset is worth it from the house when you're not on the beach. The greenhouse / glasshouse attached to the house was where we ate most meals as a family under the stars. Seeing deer wandering around while sipping on wine was the best combination of being in nature and relaxing. My preschooler daughter had a lot of fun just being outside playing and running around: it's beautiful! There is also a cozy room upstairs for star gazing which has its own charm. The place was clean, and everything we needed was provided for. The location is convenient as it was barely a minute away from the highway. The hosts were responsive, polite, courteous and very helpful. The went out of their way to accommodate us and resolve any concerns we had. We couldn't have asked for more. We definitely see ourselves visiting this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Gautam and his family were great guests! Extremely sweet and nice. Communicated well about any issues that came up. Left the kitchen the cleanest we have ever seen! Followed house rules and were very appreciative of everything. We'd be happy to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ft Bragg

Fantastic stay. What a cool property. Quiet, remote and cozy. Just like we wanted. We arrived after dark (the drive up the private road was a little creepy at night. Lol) so we did not get a full appreciation of the view. Awoke in the morning to a view of the ocean on the horizon and deer in the adjoining pasture. The house itself is amazing. It’s kind of like I just walked into my grandparents’ house. Complete with China cabinets and family photos. It also had a great little library. It has all of the appliances you would need, not super modern but in good working order. Great Wi-Fi, if it isn’t working when you get there make sure the router by the front door is plugged in, the previous guests may have wanted a true getaway. There was zero AT&T cell coverage so the Wi-Fi calling was clutch for us. There are plenty of beds but since it is essentially one big room with 2 open lofts privacy is hard to come by. Overall, an incredible stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2023
Thanks Dana, so glad you enjoyed the place!! Yeah, the new fence on the left makes the driveway at night a bit less than ideal. Glad it becomes transparent during the day. Arriving at night yields a wonderful surprise in the morning. Thanks for being such great guests too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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