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Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail

Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail

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Welcome to Red Barn Retreat
Living room with convertible futon sofa & view to private garden.
Modern kitchen stocked with everything you need to cook and serve great meals.
Gathering table and chairs, situated between the living and kitchen areas.
Large Dining Room Table

Overview of Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Little River, CA
  • Popular LocationTemple of Kwan Tai11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Cabrillo Lighthouse19 min drive
  • Popular LocationRussian Gulch State Park20 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

Convertible Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Red Barn Retreat - Romantic and Peaceful Cottage near Popular Hiking Trail

RED BARN RETREAT, located on the Mendocino Coast just a short drive from the Village of Mendocino, is the perfect getaway from your busy schedule and every day life. This lovely 600 square foot cottage apartment, which comfortably sleeps 2-4 guests, contains everything you need to come away feeling renewed and refreshed. Handsome woodwork, warm, rich tones on the walls, and comfortable, radiant heated floors make for a cozy, enveloping environment.

A comfortable queen sized bed fitted with a down comforter, slipper chair, and a handsome armoire complete the cheerful and cozy bedroom, from which you can access your private fenced garden and patio to enjoy the peaceful outdoors.

The bathroom features modern fixtures and a wonderfully deep bathtub, perfect for soaking.

The well furnished open living, dining, and well equipped kitchen space fills with natural light and greenery views from its many windows.

The kitchen has a gas cook stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave, and all of the pots, pans, dishes and utensils needed for cooking and serving a delicious meal.

A large gathering table surrounded by a fun collection of chairs invites you to enjoy a meal, play a family game, or work on a project.

Additionally, a comfortable futon sofa / convertible bed and leather club chair are situated in the living room across from the entertainment center, which includes a flat screen TV, CD & DVD players, stereo, and i Pod plug in. DirecTV programming with popular channels is available. Wifi is also available throughout the property, but please note, cellular service can be spotty in the entire Mendocino area.

Other conveniences include a coffee maker, tea pot, toaster, iron and ironing board, and hair dryer.

The property borders Van Damme State Forest which features some of the area’s most amazing hiking trails through the unique Pygmy, and stunning Redwood Forests. Our area’s beautiful beaches and rivers, and the gorgeous Village of Mendocino, all found along one of the most pristine coast lines in Northern California, are only minutes away.

Whether you are here for a variety of outdoor activities, wine tasting in the nearby Anderson Valley, or to just experience a quiet retreat, your comfort is our top priority.

RED BARN RETREAT is perfect for any individual, couple, or family of four looking for a charming residence while visiting the Mendocino Coast.

We will gladly guide you to great restaurants and activities best suited to your party and the purpose of your visit to this spectacular and rugged part of the world.

Property manager

Gabriele Fienburgh
Premier Host
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Languages

English, German

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Little River

Located in Little River, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Kelley House Museum and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Noyo Harbor and Mendocino Coast Massage. Traveling with kids? Consider Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Little River, CA

What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 1 min walk
  • Big River - 6 min drive
  • Temple of Kwan Tai - 11 min drive
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 19 min drive
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • Goodlife - 10 min drive
  • Patterson's Pub - 10 min drive
  • Dick's Place - 10 min drive
  • Flow Restaurant and Lounge - 10 min drive
  • Frankie's Ice Cream Cafe - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reva A H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Perfect getaway spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikkel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remarkable Cottage
Do not hesitate to book here. The Red Barn cottage is five stars for comfort, design details, amenities, bedding, kitchen, bathroom, size, and overall beauty. Gabi and Richard couldn't be more welcoming throughout our 3-night stay. A huge storm hit while we were there, and they were so thoughtful, making us breakfast and helping us find a way out of the area to Hwy 101. All the rivers had flooded and the major routes were inaccessible. For us the location was perfect, near hiking and redwoods, and a short drive to Little River and Mendocino. Do note it is not on the coast. We can't think of anything negative to say. Will stay again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Gabi and Richard were very nice and accommodating hosts.It rained heavily on our last day there and they told us what backroads to take to avoid closures on Highway 128. These caring people will insure you will have a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat
My husband and I spent about 5 days in this lovely little house. It had all the amenities and was super-quiet (city dwellers, it may take time to acclimate yourself to the quiet!). The hosts live in their own secluded home on the property and were very responsive when we had a minor plumbing issue (a leak in the sink which was fixed immediately). It's very convenient to hiking and to the town of Mendocino only about 10 minutes away).
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gabriele Fienburgh

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The owners, Richard and Gabi first moved to the coast more than 36 years ago, both originally from Europe.

Richard, growing up north of London, left England on the Istanbul Express and ended up in Western Canada. He visited a friend living in Mendocino and fell in love with the coast and the community here and never left. An accomplished musician, he still performs locally from time to time.

Gabi has a similar story, growing up in Germany, she came to visit a friend in Mendocino and after falling in love with the beauty of the pacific coast and the wonderful people, essentially has been here ever since.

They met here on the coast, a notoriously romantic spot, and have been married for 37 years, raised three children and are now proud grandparents of four.

Along the way they developed their own 'design / build' construction company and have built and restored many fine custom homes on the coast.

Gabi is also a licensed massage practitioner and has been practicing for over 15 years. Please inquire about massage treatments for your stay.




Why they chose this property

After living on the coast for almost 20 years we finally found a place we wanted to buy. On a quiet rural road inland from the fog belt was a cottage, overgrown and with a glorious blossoming cherry tree hidden behind the house. It felt like it could be our home and over the years we have transformed it into a sunlit, open and peaceful place that is the heart of our family.

What makes this property unique

Often, if the coast is foggy, just 3 miles inland the sun is shining and the property, though close to the redwoods, has a mix of pine, fir, cypress trees, rhododendrons and open gardens that let the sun shine on us most of the day. Coming from hazy Europe we are still awed by the clear, dark, star filled night skies.

Languages:

English, German

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