Little River Retreat

Little River, CA, United States

2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bathroom

Let yourself unwind in the gorgeous coastal lands of Mendocino as you're tucked away in a spacious loft apartment made for relaxation. We’ve designed a large studio space with fluffy linens, handmade textiles, and natural touches to delight you. Walking distance to the beach, sunset views, a restaurant and store--it's a perfectly-situated restful nook on the coast. If you love a clawfoot tub, this place is for you (there is a comically-short shower intended only as a backup).

Good to know

The loft centers around a leather couch and reading area, with a plush king size bed and light-filled views over the spacious yard and garden. We’ve provided robes, slippers and natural bath products for your luxurious moments in the claw foot tub. (Note: we installed a shower that is quite low and not great for tall people—it’s mainly a functional addition for quick showers if the tub isn’t enough). Downstairs you’ll find a well appointed kitchenette with an induction stove and everything you need to make small meals. Coffee, multiple teas, and some light food is provided in case you get in late. We encourage you to step outside on the porch or hang out in our spacious shared front yard. The Retreat loft has its own entrance and the entire unit is private and secure, but does share walls with the main house where the owner or other Airbnb guests will be residing. Sound can travel between the walls. Please note the property is shared, so we ask you to honor quiet hours between 11pm and 8am.

Other Details to Note

Despite the Retreat feeling very private, it is separated from the main house by secure doors that have some added sound insulation (the owners live and work on site). Though we love pets, we don’t allow them at the property. This is meant to be a peaceful retreat for you and the owners and neighbors who live here, so we ask that you minimize loud noise and honor quiet hours between 10pm and 8am, or 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights. The stove is an *induction* stove, which means it won’t work with aluminum and some other types of pots and pans. We have all the basic items at the property for this small kitchenette.

What this place offers

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Safe
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Safe
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Exercise equipment

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Some natural gems are walkable from the house, including a huge sinkhole where waves roll in through a cave, Van Damme state beach with kayaking and firepits, and the Van Damme State Park with trails into the towering redwood forest. The Little River Inn has a bar with the best view around, excellent American cuisine, and golf and tennis for a small fee. A short four-minute drive takes you to stunning Mendocino Town--the preserved Victorian gem. Eight excellent restaurants are within a ten minute drive from the property, as well as multiple more modest cafes and sandwich places. An endless number of mind-boggling coastal views, beaches, forest walks, and other nature experiences can be found up and down the nearby coast.

Guest Access

Entire interior place, shared front deck and shared front yard.

Find us

Little River, CA, United States

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Reviews

Matthew & Gina
October 2025 · Airbnb
A perfect place for two people who are seeking a cozy getaway in a stylish and yet casual setting. The ceilings are low in the bathroom and there are stairs to the bedroom/living room so we can’t recommend it to everyone. But for us short Italians it fit us just right.
Elizabeth
October 2025 · Airbnb
It was my anniversary trip and this place felt so cozy and peaceful. All the surrounding hiking areas were beautiful and the views were unbeatable. This location is perfect for those who want to feel in the woods. The windows were perfect for reading a book, breathing in that fresh air while drinking a coffee. I know I enjoyed my reading time! All the places Jonathan recommended were 10/10. Good cafe was AMAZING, from their pastries to their chilaquiles verdes (1000/10). Made me sad I couldn’t stay longer. Overall a wonderful stay!
Catherine
September 2025 · Airbnb
Lovely stay for the two of us. Enjoyed our evenings relaxing, having a bit of wine, and reading after beautiful adventures during the day. Perfect location for us and Jonathan was so responsive when we had an issue that was fixed quickly and efficiently. Loved the relaxation of the bath after a day of hiking and exploring! Thank you, Jonathan!
Heather
September 2025 · Airbnb
This is a beautiful place to stay. We liked how ecologically minded the hosts were. We loved the little city of Little River with grocery and post office with friendly, helpful people. The gardens and flowers around the yard gave a feeling of peace. The area beaches and views were wonderful too.
Terilyn
September 2025 · Airbnb
Beautiful stay! It is very spacious, and there's a beautiful deck outside to enjoy your mornings in. The place was very clean and stocked with the essentials, from cookware, coffee to towels, etc. It's a short drive to Mendocino/Fort Bragg. The host was very responsive to my messages, and shared local spots to try out as well. I would re-book again!