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Northbound Whale - Beautifully restored turn of the century charmer

Northbound Whale - Beautifully restored turn of the century charmer

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Spacious and bright living room for relaxing
Light and bright living room with gas fireplace
Large kitchen with 9' table for dinner party or intimate dining at island.
Sun room facing Pacific Ocean
Salvaged and renovated staircase to upper bedrooms and Captains bed.

Overview of Northbound Whale - Beautifully restored turn of the century charmer

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Little River, CA
  • Popular LocationVan Damme State Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTemple of Kwan Tai5 min drive
  • Popular LocationRussian Gulch State Park5 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs bedroom

Upstairs back bedroom

Upstairs Captain Bed

Upstairs Master

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Northbound Whale - Beautifully restored turn of the century charmer

Perched above Van Damme Beach, just outside the village of Mendocino, this light filled beautifully restored 1863 gem, will delight you. There are two bedrooms upstairs (1 king, 1 queen) along with a Captains bed (full) and a half bath. The master bedroom provides a great ocean view, with sounds of the Pacific to lull you to sleep.

On the main floor is the kitchen, living room, large bathroom/laundry room and the sun room.

The kitchen is spacious with a 9' table that comfortably seats 10. There is also an island that provides for more intimate dining. The downstairs bedroom has two twin beds that look out to the ocean with honeysuckle and rose bushes at your windows. There is a large bathroom/laundry room with a claw foot tub bath/shower combination.

The living room is light and bright with an impressive masonry fireplace that warms both the downstairs and upstairs.
The sun room is at the front of the house, facing the ocean with wicker chairs to read, knit or watch the waves roll in.
Just behind the house, is a trail that leads to some of the most beautiful bluffs and views, along the Pacific. Just down the lane, is a short trail to Van Damme Beach. The location, along with the recent beautiful restoration of this coastal gem, provide for a magical get-a-way.



Property manager

Lori Shanoff
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Little River

This vacation home is located in Little River. Kelley House Museum and Albion River Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 1 min walk
  • Big River - 3 min drive
  • Mendocino Art Center - 5 min drive
  • Temple of Kwan Tai - 5 min drive
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • Goodlife - 4 min drive
  • Patterson's Pub - 4 min drive
  • Dick's Place - 4 min drive
  • Flow Restaurant and Lounge - 4 min drive
  • Frankie's Ice Cream Cafe - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
The most amazing house for a weekend getaway! This is our second time staying and we were just as impressed as the first.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!
Overall 5 star rating. Super comfy, nicely decorated, had everything we needed. If I was to split hairs, it would have been nice to have some type of container in the shower to put shampoo, soap, etc…. There was nothing there so it made showering a little inconvenient. When it warms up in the afternoon, it would have been nice if there were screens on the entryways as well as the kitchen window. Just food for thought, but we loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Yvonne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful House - But Beware...
We loved the house and our stay. The house was spacious, well equipped and comfortable. BUT, the main bathroom tub/shower is not good for anyone who is unsteady or has difficulty getting in and out of a raised elevated tub. There is no grab bar and the high shower head and hand held shower wand are not the best. The owners should install a new shower head and at least one or more grab bars. Or, better yet, replace the tub. Also, we assume the brown water coming out of the faucets was safe to use for teeth washing but not for other uses. Having the large 5 gallon water dispenser was great but a sign about the water service would have been helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene & John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home beautifully maintained and stocked with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay.
We loved staying in this beautiful home. Mendocino is a great town with a lot to offer. Hiking, restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and very comfortable- loved the location
This is such a charming spot to stay! We were super comfortable and enjoyed the fireplace on chilly mornings and the sunroom during the afternoons. It was well stocked with anything you’d need. We also loved the proximity to the beach - a quick walk to little river beach. We also could have easily walked to Vanne Dam park (next time!) It was lovely to hear the ocean from the house and wake up to the birds. Felt very private and quiet. The backyard had great outdoor furniture - lots of spots to relax and grill. Thanks and hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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