Cochito - a US Coast Guard themed tiny home in the heart of the historic Noyo harbor

Cochito

The Cochito is in a vintage RV park in the historic Noyo Harbor ~

NOTE: If you are bringing pet's , please let us know! We do charge a fee of seventy five dollars per pet.

Welcome aboard the USCG Cochito. This is the perfect anchorage for your Mendocino Coast adventure. Make yourself at home! Named after a ship that owner Stephen Dunlap's son Emmanuel served on in the Coast Guard, this large-scale tiny home offers luxurious lodging, access to outdoor activities, and fantastic amenities.

If you want to stay in, you have entertainment options and two floors where you can kick back and relax. If you want to set sail, you have easy access to the beach, restaurants, Noyo Harbor, and the best the Mendocino Coast has to offer. The water is a short walk from your front door. (You may even see our local Coast Guard ships passing by.) The Mendocino Coast has a thriving art and theater scene, award-winning cuisine, and an abundance of fun expedition opportunities, including kayaking, biking, and hiking.

When you stay at the Cochito, you're the skipper, and you set the course! Whether you prefer hills, redwoods, the ocean, or all of the above, we have it here. You'll return from leave relaxed and refreshed – and ready to come back to the coast again.

The Cochito is situated in Sportsman's Park in the historic Noyo Harbor, where we have multiple vacation rentals available, so you can even enlist the whole crew to come up. You'll have a blast watching the fishing boats go out in the morning and come in at night, and the lively harbor offers plenty of opportunities to go wildlife-watching, strolling, and reveling.

By the end of your stay, you'll feel like a local. And, after falling in love with the coast, you'll be planning your next trip back here before you even get home. We'll see you at the seaside!

Note: The loft in this unit has a bedroom and TV area but the ceilings are very low, about 4 feet high.

Noyo Harbor
Noyo Harbor is an active, fully operational harbor, and is the first such harbor north of San Francisco Bay. It was first established as a port for logging and fishing back in the late 1800s. It's a great place to take a stroll and check out a historic, working harbor up close. There is plenty to see and do (and eat). Noyo Harbor is home to some of the coast's best restaurants, all within walking distance of your vacation home, so you have easy access to great food, refreshing drinks, spirited live music, and more. The harbor is reminiscent of the famous Cannery Row in Monterey, with fisheries and a full marina with classic and vintage fishing vessels of all types. The harbor is a wonderful place for seal-watching, kayaking, or just sitting back and enjoying the foghorn and the coming and going of boats.

There have been many classic movies and TV shows filmed here through the years, including The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming! (1966), Humanoids from the Deep (1980), Overboard with Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn (1987), and the TV series Murder, She Wrote (1980s).

BEDS
The bed in the downstairs master bedroom features a luxurious top-of-the-line queen mattress from FloBeds and cushy pillows to accompany it. The upstairs loft has two beds with super-comfy full-size Tuft n Needle mattresses. You can rest assured (no pun intended) that when it is time for bed, you will sleep well each and every night.

ABOUT THE NAME:
The Cochito is named after the second ship Emmanuel Dunlap served on during his ocean-going days early in his Coast Guard service. The 87' Cochito ( Marine Protector Class ) performs Search and Rescue operations along coastal waterways in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Since then, Emmanuel has raised his rank and training to a more comfy desk job, currently serving in Boston. The Cochito is dedicated to all those protecting and saving lives while serving in the United States Coast Guard.

Dusty
Now let me tell you about Dusty Dillion. One day in the spring of 2017, I was having lunch next door at Django's Rough Bar and was telling Dusty about my new vacation rental business, Pacific Blue. He got off his stool, grabbed me by the shirt and said “follow me.“ He led me to Sportsman RV Park. Dusty told me I needed to get some park model homes and place them around the park for vacation rental purposes. I thought for a moment and then asked him, “what's a park model home?“

Over the summer of 2017, we began placing homes in the harbor, and we continue the process today. A week before Thanksgiving in 2017, Dusty was feeling poorly. 2 days later he passed away. A shock for all of us, to be sure. Dusty is fondly remembered for his wisdom, wit, and love of the harbor. He is dearly missed!

Amenities:

GENERAL
Heating
Internet- The Wifi works but is DSL and might not be a consistent connection
Linens Provided
Living Room
Parking
Towels Provided
Hair dryer

BEDS
The downstairs master bedroom has a super high end and super comfy Mattress from Flobeds with accompanying pillows to go with it. The upstairs loft has a super comfy Tuft n Needle Mattress as well so know that when it's bedtime, you will have a super comfortable sleeping experience each and every night.

KITCHEN
Coffee Maker
Dishes & Utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Blender
Toaster

ENTERTAINMENT
DVD Player
Games
Satellite / Cable
Television

OUTSIDE
Deck
Outdoor Grill

THEME
Adventure
Away From It All
Family
Historic
Romantic
Spa
Sports & Activities
Tourist Attractions

ATTRACTIONS
botanical garden
churches
cinema
festivals
health/beauty spa
library
live theater
Noyo Harbor
museums
playground
restaurants
winery tours

LEISURE ACTIVITIES
antiquing
beachcombing
bird watching
boating
eco tourism
horseback riding
miniature golf
photography
scenic drives
shopping
sight seeing
walking
whale watching
Wine tasting

SPORTS & ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
basketball courts
cycling and bicycle rental
fishing
golf
hiking
kayaking
mountain biking
scuba diving
snorkeling
fishing Charters
surfing
swimming
tennis

LOCAL SERVICES AND BUSINESSES
ATM/bank
fitness center
groceries
hospital
laundromat
medical services

Extra notes:

STUFF THAT'S GOOD TO KNOW

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.

IN THE HOUSE
The house binder on the kitchen counter has just about all the information you might possibly need and probably a little more. There are 2 Television sets in the home, one in the living room downstairs and another in the Beanbag room in the loft. The instructions for both TV's are in the binder towards the back for your convenience.

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 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 beside 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

WHEN YOU GET HERE
Things to do when you are here + Mendocino & Fort Bragg

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