This vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of MacKerricher State Park and Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
Skunk Train - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
Glass Beach - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles
Getting around
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 147 min drive
Restaurants
Cowlick's Ice Cream Cafe - 11 min drive
Jenny's Giant Burger - 10 min drive
Denny's - 10 min drive
North Coast Brewing - 10 min drive
Overtime Brewing - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature
Escape to this wonderful retreat with views of meadows, ocean & redwoods. Cozy stone-hearth fireplace provides an invitation for conversations deep into the night. Vintage daybed surrounded by the views provides a great place for reading & sipping tea. Big deck & sunroom. A cathedral ceiling & open floor plan gives a sense of space & relief, yet still provides visual privacy. Night sky is super dark, great for stars. Special “stargazing room” w/ large skylight. Horse experiences available. The space On many nights the sound of the ocean is a wonderful lullaby, complemented at times by distant frog song. The spring mornings are awash with birdsong. Watching the Wild Turkey or Mule Deer come out in the meadow is a sweet experience.
This has an open, studio floorplan, so none of the bedrooms close off with walls and door. Downstairs, in the room to the backside of the fireplace, is the king bed. There is an upstairs loft area with a queen bed, desk, chairs, and half bath. There is also another loft with single bed accessed by the captain's ladder, and the stargazing room beyond that. There are additional foldout beds that can be put on the floor and in the stargazing room to make it a king sized sleeping space. And there is a daybed overlooking the meadow, that can be a sleeping area. The captain's ladder and loft is not intended for children due to the nature of the ladder. The sofa can be slept on as well of course.
We offer "Mindscape exploration with horses" experiences here (airbnb . com experience # 3624145) and if it is booked for the time you want, just ask us with as much notice as possible to see if an appointment for you can be added to the schedule. Also, there is no cell coverage here, but wifi calling works great. If you want a truly grounding EMF free experience you can put the wifi on the provided timer or turn it off altogether. (Or have us remove it before your stay.) The house next door is also an AirBnB.
Please also sign up for the number of people that will be staying, as more people causes more wear and tear on the property and on the cleaning duties. This is budgeted for, and is covered by an extra guest fee for each person 6 or more.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and a desk.
Property manager
John
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 1,600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Fort Bragg, close to Glass Beach, MacKerricher State Park, and Pudding Creek Beach. You'll also find Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve and Laguna Point Beach within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, there is electric car charging available. You'll find a garage and max 2 spaces.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.
Does Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies at Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature?
Yes, every accommodation at Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature comes with a deck.
Hidden Gem! Great views, fireplace, stars & nature Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
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Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tyson M.
Oct 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tyson M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Kristin
Jul 24, 2024
Kristin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gautam R.
Jul 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
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.
Meredith
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane C.
Apr 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Diane C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
cindy m.
Jul 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
cindy m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel C.
Apr 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Rachel C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dana P.
Mar 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.