Cowabunga - A luxury Airstream trailer just minutes from our private dock in the harbor and beach
Cowabunga
Surf’s up, dude! Ready to catch some waves, explore this scenic and beautiful area, and hang loose on the Mendocino Coast? We have the perfect place for you: the Cowabunga, a fully restored 1973 Airstream Land Yacht, a “blast from the past” fixed up with all the modern comforts. Located in the heart of historic Noyo Harbor at Sportsmans Park, this unique RV is an ideal base camp for your Mendo adventures.
Kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking, surfing… you name it, we have it! You’ll never be bored while you’re here. Colorful and quirky shops (including Lost Surf Shack), art galleries, wineries and breweries, restaurants, and pubs are a great way to experience the local scene. For a quieter night in, the Cowabunga has a TV, Wi-Fi, CD player, movies, and a collection of board games. From the Cowabunga, you can walk to Noyo Harbor Beach. A short drive away, Pudding Creek and Virgin Creek to the north and Caspar and Big River to the south offer the white sand beach experience and some righteous waves.
Whether you’re relaxing after a long day on the beach (it’s hard work, but somebody’s gotta do it, right?) or you’re taking a break between adventures, you’ll relish returning to the Cowabunga. It’s a relaxing refuge where you can unwind and rest up for the next day’s adventures. This 173-square-foot Airstream has a studio-style layout and features a couch that opens up into a full-size bed, along with a fully equipped kitchen and roomy bathroom (complete with the highest of RV luxuries, a regular flush toilet). In the kitchen, you’ll find a 4-top gas stove and oven, a refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker.
As the Cowabunga sleeps 2, this RV-turned-surf-shack is perfect for a romantic vacation or a trip with a good buddy. If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime summer trip (or winter – it’s California, after all), this is it… except after you visit, you’ll want to come back every chance you get. Get ready for a far-out vacation at the Cowabunga!
NOTE: If you are bringing pets, please let us know! There is a $75 pet fee per pet.
Amenities:
GENERAL: Heating Internet - The Wifi works but is DSL and might not be a consistent connection Linens Provided Parking Towels Provided Hair dryer
BEDS This cozy beach shack has one bed , a full fized fold out couch
LOCAL SERVICES AND BUSINESSES: ATM/bank fitness center groceries hospital laundromat medical services
Extra notes:
STUFF THAT'S GOOD TO KNOW
HOT TUB CODE: 1467
THIS RENTAL IS LOCATED IN AN RV PARK IN THE HARBOR
This rental is located in a classic, old school RV park that have been in the harbor for decades. I personally think that is adds to the rustic harbor experience but there are some who do not like being in an RV park. Please look through all of the photos on this rental so you can get an idea of what the park is like so you can make a personal determination if this is right for you .
UNLOCKING THE FRONT DOOR
Using the door lock : When you arrive, go to the black key pad on the door, press the corresponding numbers for the code itself. After you press the last number press the unlock button in the image in the center and wait 5 seconds. You will hear a chime indicating that the door is unlocked. Proceed to pull the handle and the door will open.
IN THE HOUSE This rental is all about getting away from it all, the unit does have WiFi but NO PHONE in the unit. The beds are all custom made and are super comfy.
GARBAGE There are garbage cans for the trailer park at the inside entrance to the park on the left side when looking back from the unit.
VEHICLES There is only room for one vehicle which can park directly beside the unit. If there is need for a second vehicle, please reach out to us so we can try to accommodate if possible. Since the parking is right behind the unit and there are other units close by, please try to be as quiet as possible early in the morning and late at night. Thank you !
PAY ATTENTION AND BE SAFE Children must be supervised at all times on the wharf. No climbing on the railing at any time for both children and adults
LOCATION INFORMATION Located directly on the Noyo Harbor on the docks Located in Fort Bragg, California
WE ARE Located 34.5 miles from Willits Located 9.7 miles from Mendocino Village Located 111.0 miles from Sonoma County Airport (Santa Rosa, California) Located 117.0 miles from Santa Rosa Located 146.0 miles from Sonoma Located 134.0 miles from Petaluma Located 171.0 miles from San Francisco Located 184.0 Miles from San Francisco International Airport Located 184.0 miles from Oakland international Airport Located 189.0 miles from Sacramento Located 180.0 miles from Sacramento International airport
The historic Noyo Harbor is a great place to take a stroll and check out our historic, working harbor. There is plenty to see and do as well as having some great restaurants to get some great food, have a drink, listen to some live music and more
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Fort Bragg
Located in Fort Bragg, this apartment is on a river. Skunk Train and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and MacKerricher State Park. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Sea Glass Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 136 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
Taco Bell - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 15 min walk
Los Gallitos - 3 min drive
Noyo Harbor Inn - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cowabunga - A luxury Airstream trailer just minutes from our private dock in the harbor and beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Cowabunga - A luxury Airstream trailer just minutes from our private dock in the harbor and beach?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowabunga - A luxury Airstream trailer just minutes from our private dock in the harbor and beach on 6 June 2026 start from AU$156, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cowabunga - A luxury Airstream trailer just minutes from our private dock in the harbor and beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cowabunga - A luxury Airstream trailer just minutes from our private dock in the harbor and beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cowabunga - A luxury Airstream trailer just minutes from our private dock in the harbor and beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cowabunga - A luxury Airstream trailer just minutes from our private dock in the harbor and beach located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Noyo Headlands Park, Otis R. Johnson Park and Pomo Bluffs Park. C.V. Starr Community Center and Triangle Tattoo Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fun property and excellent host who was very accommodating to a request of ours.
Margot S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Im so happy that you enjoyed our home and thank you for your very kind words, much appreciated for sure! I hope that you had fun getting out and exploring and hope that you made some fun new memories to take home with you! Always know that you are always welcome back at any time as you always have a home with us!
Cute, quirky, fun. The place was very clean and welcoming. The only downside was the bed was a bit swaybacked and slanted from stern to aft, but overall very nice stay.
Marne L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
That's exactly what it is, super fun for sure but yes, the bed in this place has always been a challenge so I do get that and apologize! I have the team working on that as we speak! I do hope that you had some fun and made some great new memories to take home with you ! Always know that you are always welcome back at any time! Have a wonderful day!
A very good value with owners that are accessible and engaged with guests. Two small issues with the consistency of hot water in the shower and lack of a proper door to the bathroom area, but still a very, very good deal for the amenities you get!
Neil D.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Im so happy that you have enjoyed our home, we loved having you and hope that you will come back and visit us again at any time!
Great place, communication with managers was good. 2nd time there, & they added a hot tub.
Gordon T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2025
Thanks so very much for being our guest, we completely loved having you as our guest! I hope that you have been comfortable and that you had a fun time! Always know that you are always welcome back at any time!
Oh no, I wish that you had called, we have 6 networks in the same area and generally our WiFi is just fine, I really apologize about that! I do hope that you have had some fun along the way! Have a wonderful evening and a great week ahead!
Fun to try out a camper. Great location! Nice guy on property Richard. Play guitar and go sit by the fire with him! You’ll love it!
Chela L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Were really glad that you had a nice stay with us and yes, all of the cool people hang out with Richard, he's awesome! Thanks again for being our guest, please come back to stay with us at anytime. Have an awesome day!
Nice hot tub, well set up employing use space and cute outdoor. We had minor issue and it was communicated maintenance would check but they never arrived. Still, for the ambiance and price located in harbor it was nice. When we stayed the park was fairly empty so nice and quiet
Andrea W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2025
Im so happy that you enjoyed our little cabin in the harbor! I hope that you had fun getting out and hopefully made some new great memories along the way! Ill have to talk to my team as I thought that they had come by but apparently some dropped the ball, I am so terribly embarrassed and so very sorry, that's not how we roll at all! Always know that you are always welcome back at any time!
Seem less transaction, great communication overall it was perfectly relaxing
Eric C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Glad you had had a chance to relax and hopefully you were able to get out and explore our beautiful Mendocino Coast. Always know that you are always welcome back at any time. Have an awesome day!
Great location, great place, great hosts, but heater required earplugs all night
I loved the location; Noyo Harbor is beautiful and I spent every evening on the beach, just a few hundred yards away. The trailer is very well maintained and clean, and the pictures are very accurate to my experience.
There were only two downsides: the heater & its ducting are very loud, and there is very little space to store food or clothing. I was staying for 3 weeks, so the space issue was probably more important to me than for many others.
As for the heater & ductwork, I found I needed to wear earplugs all night, every night. It gets cold on the coast at night even in a heat wave; you will want to use the heater (though the comforter was quite warm, thanks)!
Steve & Carlon are *great* hosts, though, and I had a great time, so still: 4 stars. Thanks, Steve & Carlon!
Richard C.
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thanks so very much for choosing to be our guest! Always know that you are always welcome back at any time!
I really strive to leave accurate reviews because I am a huge review reader so I hope this isnt too lengthy.
The pros:
Location. Seriously nothing beats staying in the harbor.
The Cons
The RV is very outdated and worn down.
There were left over food items from someone elses stay in the fridge and the whole place smelled terrible until we cleaned it up.
Really bad ant problem, even in the beds.
There was insufficient bedding. The bunk beds only had sleeping bags. That was it.
No hand soap....anywhere.
Neutral notes:
The location is seriously the best. You can walk to anything and everything in the harbor. For those unfamiliar with Ft Bragg you are a 2 min drive to anything in town (Cowlicks, eggheads, shopping, etc.). There were some harbor noises (duh) but we love that.
I wish the property management company had left instructions for those who arent RV savvy like how to convert the table into a bed or that the pier is for the entire park not just those in the houses. Little things like that.
Aside from all that, we really enjoyed the stay. We always love being in Ft Bragg and close to the bustling harbor. I would for sure stay at the sportsmans rv park again (as we have in the past) but I dont think I would stay at this RV again unless they did some upgrading/repairs.
Jenna M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thanks so much for coming back to stay with us again, we always love having you ..
So we have been communicating with the owner about fully replacing the Cowabunga as RV's / glampers do have a shelf life on them. That being said I have shared your review with the owner, my business partner and the whole housekeeping team.
This is completely unacceptable and shameful and t he buck stops with me on this. This will be a big meeting , especially for the housekeepers as this is not anywhere near our high standards in an way, shape or form and as mentioned above, completely unacceptable.
I personally knew that the sleeping bags were going to be a problem but the owner was very insistent that we try it, so we did, bad call for sure.
Im really sorry that you had this experience with us, that's not how we operate at all but keep in mind if and when you do choose to come back reach out to me personally so we can hook you up with a really great deal on a future stay, just let me know..
I hope that you have a wonderful day and a great week ahead!
Carlon C
Verified
10/10 Excellent
mary c.
18 Nov 2024
mary c.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Thanks so very much for being our guest, we loved having you and hope that you will visit us again at any time!
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