Little River Lodge

Little River, CA, United States

4 guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom

Take a break from the rush of things and unwind at this tranquil retreat. Secluded luxurious accommodations only a few minutes walk to the beach, a legendary restaurant and bar and multiple gorgeous trails, this is the best of what Mendocino has to offer. Ours is a grand country home on a couple acres; a place to spread out.

Good to know

Walk up the brick pathway to enter a spacious well-appointed kitchen with cozy breakfast nook. Step up into the lovingly decorated high-ceilinged Great Room. Family heirloom carpets, treasured eclectic art, huge south facing windows, and a gargantuan couch to fall into—this environment is designed for you to unwind. Gather around the large fireplace with games and books, both of which abound in the library. The bedrooms open onto different decks through private French doors and share a bathroom with separate access points. The primary bedroom has its own gas fireplace, writing desk, and cedar lined closet. Soft robes, slippers and plenty of extra blankets are provided. We provide organic coffee, tea and a few tasty food items in case you’re arriving late. Despite the main home feeling very private, the building includes an adjacent unit and office separated by walls, secure doors and some soundproofing. Note that sound can travel between the walls. Please pay particular attention to noise in the kitchen if you’re in there during quiet hours, as sound travels to the room above. The owners live and work on site and host other guests.

Other Details to Note

Though we love pets, we don’t allow them on this 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 10am and 8am (or 11pm on Fri/Sat nights).

What this place offers

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • 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
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • 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
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • 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
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • 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

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
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • 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

You'll have your own kitchen, two dining areas, large family room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. You have a private back deck, but are welcome to enjoy the shared front deck and spacious front yard as well.

Find us

Little River, CA, United States

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Reviews

Maud
October 2025 · Airbnb
This place is amazing. Looks 100% like in the photos. Peaceful and serene. Mendocino is amazingly beautiful with many great hikes and State Parks around the corner. But if you just need a break and want to relax in beautiful surroundings, this is the place. If you drive an EV, make sure you a good amount of charge left, only "fast" chargers are in Fort Bragg. We loved this place and will be back
Maria
October 2025 · Airbnb
We had a great time at this property. It was quiet and private place to retreat and catchup with wonderful friends. It’s very close to Mendocino. I would visit again.
Jodi
October 2025 · Airbnb
Absolutely beautiful home! Even better than the pictures. Jonathan was very easy to work with and very quick to answer my few questions. We stayed 5 nights and it just wasn’t enough! We especially loved the wood burning fireplace. No question I would recommend this place!
Pieter
October 2025 · Airbnb
Jonathan's home in Little River was the perfect spot for a weekend getaway. The place is super close to Van Damme State Park, so there's lots of great hiking and scenic views nearby. Jonathan was a great host and we'd love to stay again sometime soon!
Keith
October 2025 · Airbnb
The house was great and as advertised. House was cleaned well maintained, one of the best maintained Airbnb homes I’ve stayed at, no silly cleanup rules and additional fees. Great location off the highway near the State parks. Would stay at again. Thank you!
Janette
October 2025 · Airbnb
Beautiful tranquil place with deer right out the back door. Nice large living room. Loved that we didn’t have to do much tidying up and left the house as is. Thank you!