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

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom and laundry

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

What this place offers

Common

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom and laundry

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

Entertainment

  • Exercise equipment

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • 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

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

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

Kathryn
July 2025 · Airbnb
I had a wonderful stay at Jonathan's place. The home is so peaceful and beautifully decorated. The location is great, so close to downtown Mendocino with a ton of things to do in the area!
Wentao
July 2025 · Airbnb
I had a wonderful stay at Jonathan’s place in Little River. It’s quiet, clean, cozy and beautiful. I especially enjoyed the interior decoration. Jonathan is also very helpful in providing guidelines and instructions. Would definitely come back! Thank you again.
Elisa
June 2025 · Airbnb
Just like the photos - really peaceful and quiet area and beautiful surroundings. Comfy bed and we had all we needed for our stay. Coffee and tea a really nice touch for the mornings and evenings.
Theresa & Briant
June 2025 · Airbnb
We had such a peaceful and restorative stay at this beautiful Mendocino loft. The space is just as described—open, airy, and designed with care. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the clawfoot tub made for some truly relaxing evenings. We really appreciated the small touches like robes, slippers, and the thoughtfully stocked kitchenette with tea, coffee, and snacks. The location is ideal—an easy walk to the beach and nearby restaurant, with lovely sunset views. It was the perfect spot to unwind.
Philipp
May 2025 · Airbnb
We loved the little getaway from the city. It was nice and peaceful while having so many beautiful places to visit right nearby. We fell in love with little river and would love to come back and stay there again!
Richard
May 2025 · Airbnb
A lovely spot, a short drive from Mendocino. The apartment was airy and peaceful, and the host has put great attention to detail . Lovely furniture, linens which you don’t always find in rentals. He was also very proactive in communicating to make sure everything was AOK. Recommended.
Michael
May 2025 · Airbnb
A delightful, peaceful location with lots of bird song and deer grazing in the adjacent meadow. The house for the two of us was just right with tasteful and comfortable furnishings. The area was good for quiet beaches and walks in state parks close by. We walked the Ecological Staircase through redwoods to the Pygmy Forest which was similar to the other close by. Mendicino is a short drive and was delightful.
Emma
May 2025 · Airbnb
This place was so lovely. It is so cozy and relaxing, and we walked over to the trail across the street which has some really good views. Mendocino is such a cute town and I would love to come back and stay here.
Ryan
May 2025 · Airbnb
My wife and I have long been looking forward to a mental health break from work. This little River retreat was the balm our bodies and spirits needed. I'm resisting the temptation to use too many words, so let me just say this: 10/10 reco staying here—It's quiet, clean, peaceful, the small kitchenette is functional, the bed is incredibly comfortable, the living area is so cozy, and the proximity to Mendo is perfect... Okay fine, the shower is short, but honestly it's hilarious to use, but not impossible. We are very picky guests, and this place really delivered on all counts. All I can express at this point is deep gratitude. And yes, we will 100% be returning...
Susan
May 2025 · Airbnb
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was clean, cozy and stylish. We were able to relax, cook for ourselves and explore the area with ease. We will definitely be back!!!