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Private Garden Cottage In Mendocino's Historic Preservation District

Private Garden Cottage In Mendocino's Historic Preservation District

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Front of Cottage
Bedroom, Queen Bed
View Of Cottage Entry From Front Room Window
Gazing Ball - House & Cottage Reflected
Beggs House - Cottage is to the Left of House

Overview of Private Garden Cottage In Mendocino's Historic Preservation District

5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Mendocino, CA
  • Popular LocationMendocino Art Center3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTemple of Kwan Tai5 min walk
  • Popular LocationRussian Gulch State Park2 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private Garden Cottage In Mendocino's Historic Preservation District

The private Beggs-Bishop Cottage is located on a residential street in one of Mendocino's historic neighborhoods. It's an easy walk to restaurants, live theater, shops, the Art Center, markets and the headlands. You can simply park your car and enjoy village life on foot or bike as we do.

The Beggs House, our home, and the Beggs-Bishop Cottage are hidden behind a 6 foot hedge which insures privacy in the garden or on your porch. The front of the Cottage faces West and the view outside the Cottage gate is Heider Field, a square block of open space land, part of the Headlands State Park. Bordering the north of the Field on Little Lake Street are the four "mansions" as the locals call them, the Packard House, Maxwell Jarvis House, Albert Brown House, and The Blair House which some of you may recognize as Jessica Fletcher's house on "Murder She Wrote." The Beggs House, like the mansions, is classified in the National Historic Register as a Category 1 Structure which means there have only been minor alterations to the original 1881 structure. As historic structures, there are some features of the grounds and buildings that are not ADA compliant: such as narrow sidewalks, steps, etc. We have an interesting history of the house and some of its residents in the Cottage for your reading enjoyment.

THE BEDROOM - Morning sunlight flows into the bedroom through the easterly facing windows. The beautiful antique wardrobe provides ample space for storing your belongings. The window that can be seen in the short hallway outside your bedroom looks out onto your porch and garden. The bed itself is queen size and pleasantly firm with down comforter and Irish wool blanket to keep you cozy and warm. Each side of the bed has a nightstand and reading light.

THE KITCHEN - The Cottage includes a complete kitchen: full size stove and oven, apartment size refrigerator, coffee maker, ample cooking utensils, pots and pans, tableware and all the usual things you need in a kitchen. If we've overlooked something you need, let us know and we'll do our best to rustle it up for you.

THE SITTING AREA - The sitting area can be considered an extension of the kitchen. Heat is provided by a gas powered heater in the style of a wood stove. Cuddle up in the easy chairs and prop your feet up on a foot stool. You'll be comfortable reading a book, visiting with the cook, or taking a cat nap. Or simply daydream while viewing the garden from the multi-pane window. A radio and CD player are provided if you'd like a little mood music. There is no TV service on the property. There is a DVD player and a selection of DVDs. Also high-speed internet service. If you forgot your vacation reading -- not to worry. The Cottage has a great collection of books including the history of Mendocino and surrounding areas. The Cottage is decorated with art by local folks in various media. Local and European photographs by John Uhlar, drawing by Chuck Hathaway, copper work by Mike Moreland, watercolor by Erin Deither, a Patty Walker print, weaving by Betty Lette, ... For the weather buff, there's a barometer and wind speed instrument.

THE BATHROOM - The tile shower, glass door and flowered ceramic sink by local artist Steve Larkin make this a pleasant room to perform your daily toiletries. An electric wall heater helps to dissipate the moisture and the window which opens lets you listen to the local birds: robins, geese, ducks, osprey, gulls, ravens, and . . .

STARTER KIT - Upon your arrival the refrigerator and kitchen table are stocked with a "starter kit." It varies, but can include: yogurt, juice, soft drinks, fruit, fresh breads, and chocolate treat. We always have fresh ground french roast coffee in the cupboard, sugar, milk, black and herbal teas, fresh cut flowers in the kitchen and bedroom.

Ah! The Porch. When the sun is out, it's the best weather in town. The porch faces west and the hedge blocks any wind and insures privacy. Pick a wicker chair, settee, double rocker or adirondack chair, get a glass of wine or iced tea, relax and enjoy the garden.

Property manager

Mike Rogers and Kathleen Donovan
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Adults only

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Mendocino

Located in Mendocino, this cottage is by the sea. Kelley House Museum and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include 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.

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 1 min walk
  • Mendocino Art Center - 3 min walk
  • Temple of Kwan Tai - 5 min walk
  • Agate Beach - 14 min walk
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • Goodlife - 2 min walk
  • Patterson's Pub - 2 min walk
  • Dick's Place - 5 min walk
  • Flow Restaurant and Lounge - 6 min walk
  • Frankie's Ice Cream Cafe - 3 min walk

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage and garden
Mike and Kathleen are the very best hosts..and their cottage is perfect.. and a private garden! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay in Mendocino Village
We were very pleased with Mike and Kathleen's cottage. The cottage is located in a lovely enclosed garden, and has a southern or southwest exposure. Thus, the cottage has lots of sunlight and a very charming outlook to the garden. Everything necessary for a satisfactory stay is provided: a comfortable bed with beautiful linens; a good shower; a functional kitchen and two comfortable armchairs with good reading lights. Everything was immaculate and in good condition. We loved the location of the cottage in the heart of the village. We never used our car during our entire three night stay. That was wonderful. Mendocino Village has many good restaurants. It was a joy to be able to walk to and fro to an excellent meal in the evening. On top of all this, we found Mike and Kathleen to be warm and friendly hosts. Their long residence in their historic Mendocino home has provided them with a deep knowledge of the area which we found very interesting. Highly recommend a stay in this charming cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mendocino
The cottage was charming and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. The location couldn't be better. Short walk to many restaurants, shops and the beautiful headlands path. The hosts couldn't be nicer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
Wonderful cottage. Hosts were great. Cottage was great. Our stay was great. We definitely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful cozy cottage
First off Mike was great at giving us a heads up about what to expect weatherwise and with details about the cottage. When we arrived Mike and Kathleen greeted us and introduced us to the cottage. They have all the little details covered so you can move right in and be comfortable. we had a great relaxing time. Right in the heart of Mendocino so easy to walk to everything. We really enjoyed the cottage and chatting with the hosts, though they didn't hover around. They were gracious in giving us our space. Definitely want to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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