Little River Retreat

Little River, CA, United States

3 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

Alison
March 2026 · Airbnb
Loved my time and space. Cooked every night and enjoyed the wood oven fire. Close to outdoor adventures such as Mendocino Headlands State Park, Big River, and Fort Bragg. Would stay again!
Morgan
March 2026 · Airbnb
This was such an amazing place to relax after a long days hike. So close to so many outdoor activities yet so quiet and peaceful. Very clean yet also homey. Got woken up to the sounds of birds chirping. 100% would stay here again.
Stephanie
March 2026 · Airbnb
Lovely stay in Mendocino. Located just 5 minute drive from the ocean and downtown Mendo, which has many great restaurants and shops. The space itself was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Thanks, Jonathan!
Ben
March 2026 · Airbnb
Such a beautiful stay. Love how secluded it felt. It’s quiet and peaceful. Surrounded by nature walks and quick drives to amazing restaurants. Really loved how calm and relaxed we were able to feel here. This was my wife’s second time staying here, and my first, and we would definitely return for another revitalizing getaway. Thanks so much to our hosts for being so proactive and communicative leading up to, and during our visit.
Patricia
March 2026 · Airbnb
Nous avons adoré notre séjour, l'appartement est très agréable et confortable. Il dispose de tout ce dont on a besoin pour se sentir comme à la maison. La situation est parfaite, au calme, tout en étant proche de beaux endroits à visiter.
Kristen
February 2026 · Airbnb
What a peaceful restful getaway! I can't wait to come back to Jonathan's place....it was cute and comfortable and had everything we needed. It's easy to find, and in a perfect location close to grocery, restaurants and beautiful beaches. Thank you for everything Jonathan....we loved it!
Emma
January 2026 · Airbnb
This Airbnb is totally charming. Highlights include perfectly firm and very comfortable memory foam bed, cozy wood stove for cool January nights, soaking in the clawfoot tub, super convenient to Mendocino and local attractions. Will look forward to staying there again!