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

Zainab
March 2026 · Airbnb
We had a wonderful stay at Jonathan’s place in Mendocino. The house is beautifully decorated and filled with thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home, including robes and slippers. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the utensils you may need - we especially loved using the cast iron skillet to bake pizza on our first night. The custom chess set was another highlight that we really enjoyed. The location is excellent, easily accessible, surrounded by beautiful scenery, and quite peaceful. 10/10 would recommend!
Jose
March 2026 · Airbnb
This place was a dream. We stayed here 3 nights to explore Mendocino, Ft Bragg and all around the coast. The place is spotless and perfect down to the little details like the the stocked laundry and coffee setup and the selection of board games. If you want a peaceful cozy place this is it.
Haichi
March 2026 · Airbnb
Our stay here was absolutely magical. Jonathan is incredible, so friendly and helpful, providing all useful information and always responding our question/request promptly. The highlight of the entire home has to be the incredible natural light. We spent our mornings watching the golden sunshine stream through the large windows, creating such a warm and peaceful atmosphere. It was the perfect backdrop for our slow mornings with the kids. The space felt bright, airy, and so connected to the beautiful Mendocino nature outside. We didn't want to leave!
Sarah
March 2026 · Airbnb
Jonathan was a fantastic host. Everything went smoothly, and the house is stunning and tastefully decorated. It really enhanced our trip. We loved exploring Mendocino and the surrounding area. It’s a special place, and we would book again in a heartbeat!
John
March 2026 · Airbnb
Exemplary stay - the house was spacious, comfortable, clean, quiet, well-equipped, and exactly as described. Our stay was really memorable; we loved being there; and we hope to return soon. Close to beaches, the towns of Mendocino and Albion, and amenities, but also a very quiet and relaxing location. Jonathan and Beth are very responsive and could not have been more helpful. We cannot recommend highly enough.
Jill
February 2026 · Airbnb
We had a warm welcome to a gorgeous home. We especially loved the local walks. The whole area is breathtakingly beautiful. The kitchen had all that we needed. The property has lovely plants with lots of birds about. We just loved every minute of our stay and would highly recommend!