Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.

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Cottage - Cottage sitting area with fireplace and kitchen nook

View from living room - View from living room

9.4Outstanding

(169 Ratings)

The reviews emphasize the extremely helpful property manager, cleanliness, spectacular views, and overall satisfaction with the vacation rental. Guests loved the spotless accommodations and breathtaking ocean views.

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9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(169 Ratings)

House in Mendocino, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

Experience the drama and magic of the ocean in this lovely ocean bluff setting on the northern edge of Mendocino. Bluff House has a primary (king) and full bath on the main floor and a king room upstairs in the main house, plus an optional cozy cottage with a queen bed/full bathroom. The home is suitable for up to four people in the main house. The cottage is only available to the guest renting the house. It would never be rented to a separate party.

Inside, take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen and breakfast nook. Curl up by the gas fireplace and take in the sunset or a good movie on the large flat-screen TV. Then rest easy in the comfortable bedrooms with king beds.

**Please Note: Because of the cliff-front location, there is a minimum age of 10 years and over required for any guests and there are no pets allowed. Rates are based on occupancy.

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Amenities at Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Mendocino, CA

Nearby attractions

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

6.4 mi

Pomo Bluffs Park

7.6 mi

Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve

22.9 mi

Noyo Headlands Park

8 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.4Outstanding

(169 Ratings)

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9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(169 Ratings)

House in Mendocino, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Mendocino, CA

Nearby attractions

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

6.4 mi

Pomo Bluffs Park

7.6 mi

Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve

22.9 mi

Noyo Headlands Park

8 mi

About this house rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(169 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

8.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The bluff house was a very nice experience. Views are unbeatable. Beds comfortable and kitchen well stocked. However the floor rugs in the master bedroom and living room were dangerous. Very poor quality and had no grip. We had a wonderful time and that was a minor problem as we just removed rugs from bedside.

10.0 / 10.0

The property is amazingly clean. The views are to die for. Love this place.!

10.0 / 10.0

We absolutely loved our stay at the Bluff House. The view is stunning. Quiet location. Easy walk to town (though no sidewalk). Kitchen was well equipped. Easy access to bluff strolls. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

10.0 / 10.0

Overall, this is a very clean cottage[s] with 180-degree views of the ocean. Mendocino is a small ocean side town with restaurants and galleries run by owners. Like stepping back in time. Luna and Patterson's pub were great. Great small grocery store. Hiking and coast boarder the town. Highpoints: 2 Bedrooms, One large master with bath, and one upstairs. Both baths were downstairs. 1 bedroom cottage behind the main house with full kitchen which was perfect for our grown son. Very clean and updated. Fireplace and incredible living room view. Good communication with check in office 3 minutes away on the same road. Decanter of scotch was a nice touch. Keep in mind: Although a 3-minute drive to town I would not consider it walkable as there are no sidewalks. If local, bring some lawn chairs. Two older wood chairs in gazebo, and 3 aging plastic chairs on deck... Internet is spotty but they are working on it DVD player and few movies came in very handy, but remote is unworkable. Dish network very limited. We did not have an account and could not get into Netfilx or others. Overall: Wonderful clean spot in a quaint oceanside town with unbelievable views. We will be back.

8.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our ocean front view was incredible. We had four days of perfect weather and we’re able to open all the windows and enjoy the soft breeze while watching the sea birds gliding by the living room windows. It was very relaxing. Overall we were happy with our stay, but there were a few things that could be improved. The upstairs bedroom was very hot and stuffy when we arrived. We opened the window and turned on a floor fan, but it took hours before the room became somewhat comfortable. The locks on the doors could use some maintenance. Could have used a few more items in the kitchen, there were only 2 teaspoons and the non-stick fry pans needed to be replaced, there were no bowls for cereal or ice cream. The cottage out back was very cute and comfortable. The location of the house in relation to town was great.

10.0 / 10.0

We were completely happy with this rental and overjoyed by the daily cross over of brown pelicans--hundreds every day!

8.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location. Comfortable and clean but lacking in some amenities such as adequate glasses, dishwater, dining chairs with paltry soap in the bathrooms. The place is stocked for 5 people but we had six because we had both units. We did not suffer but just had to scramble a few times.The wifi is inconsistent but that may be because of the area although the router had to be re booted many times.Overall, it is a great place and those few issues would not prevent me from renting again.

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable and close to everything, great views!

10.0 / 10.0

Easy

10.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House clean except under bed in cottage - water bottles and lots of dust. Beautiful view and enjoyed the sunroom in morning.

10.0 / 10.0

great time, great home

great time, great home

10.0 / 10.0

Life at the Bluff

Life at the Bluff

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Views are fantastic! Cool weather and mild climate make the location one of the best in California. Rachel & Janet from Mendocino preferred worked hard to make our trip memorable. Duff added some history to the area that added to the trip. Well Done!

4.0 / 10.0

Bluff house and cottage

Bluff house and cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented this property for several years and this time we also rented the cottage which is part of the property. Probably will not rent the cottage again as it was infested with ants, the heater did not work in the bathroom, and the portable heater that was brought to us tripped the circuit breaker! The rental agent did good to have the maintenance person try to address the problems but for the several hundred dollars it cost extra for the cottage it is not worth it.

10.0 / 10.0

Best Location in Mendocino

Best Location in Mendocino

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time in Mendocino. House is close to town and the headlands. You feel like you are in the sea.

10.0 / 10.0

a special retreat on the coast

a special retreat on the coast

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic Bluff House

Fantastic Bluff House

8.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Can't beat location and dog-friendliness.There were a few areas that need attention:1. Front yard is mole/gopher infested. This is unsightly and leaves a bad first and last impression.2. TV/DVD etc. were unable to navigate. I checked with the office staff. No one is available to help. Some IT person in the community should be on a retainer to trouble shoot such basic problems.3. A few light bulbs were burnt out. Housekeeping should check this after guests leave and replace.4. Need a large teapot in kitchen.5. Would be nice to have a simple vacuum cleaner to clean up dog-shedding, etc. for long stay guests.6. A carafe coffee maker in the kitchen to make 12 cups at a time.7. Blanket under bed spread in main bedroom should be replaced. Its cheap, motel-style is inappropriate for a high end rental.

8.0 / 10.0

Jacobs rental of the Bluff House, 4/30-5/7.

Jacobs rental of the Bluff House, 4/30-5/7.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Can't beat location and dog-friendliness.
There were a few areas that need attention:
1. Front yard is mole/gopher infested. This is unsightly and leaves a bad first and last impression.
2. TV/DVD etc. were unable to navigate. I checked with the office staff. No one is available to help. Some IT person in the community should be on a retainer to trouble shoot such basic problems.
3. A few light bulbs were burnt out. Housekeeping should check this after guests leave and replace.
4. Need a large teapot in kitchen.
5. Would be nice to have a simple vacuum cleaner to clean up dog-shedding, etc. for long stay guests.
6. A carafe coffee maker in the kitchen to make 12 cups at a time.
7. Blanket under bed spread in main bedroom should be replaced. Its cheap, motel-style is inappropriate for a high end rental.

6.0 / 10.0

Spectacular view but needs attention.

Spectacular view but needs attention.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view from Bluff House is incomparable. The house itself is in need of some attention. We had to kill or sweep up bugs and spiders throughout the house. The refrigerator has crisper bens off their tracks and the handle on the freezer comes off easily.The house shouldn't be advertised with WiFi as it barely works if at all. The light fixture above the vanity in the master bathroom had 1 of the 3 lights that flickered off and on so we had to unscrew it and the faucet control knob cap won't stay on. The tv in the cottage wouldn't turn off the lat night we were there so we had to leave it on when we left the following morning. The door to the master needs repair so it will stay closed. The toilet flush chain in the house spare bathroom broke and had to be replaced. The kitchen sink fixtures are loose and need to be tightened to the counter top. It was somewhat clean when we arrived but when we swept there was a lot of dog hair. I will give Mendocino Preferred some credit for getting a plumber out quickly to fix the toilet and attempting to provide a solution for the internet. It's not worth the amount being asked to stay here. I give it a 3 only because of the view. I would recommend staying here if theses things are taken care of.

2.0 / 10.0

Bluff House

Bluff House

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property ran out of water on the morning of the fourth day!! Rental office could not be reached for an hour to report problem. Once notified there seamed to be no since of urgency to get a plumber out to restore water. Was told would try and get someone there in the afternoon and it was only 10 a.m. we left a day early due to no water which spoiled our plans for the day including dinner reservations!

10.0 / 10.0

The best vacation in years

The best vacation in years

10.0 / 10.0

August Visit

August Visit

10.0 / 10.0

Quaint house with a superb location

Quaint house with a superb location

It is called the Bluff House for a reason. It has a commanding view of the ocean and bonus is that there are no houses on either side (just behind it across the street). There is an old gazebo at the edge of the property with an excellent view of the adjacent coves and could see out across the headlands park. The house itself was very quiet save for the sounds of the ocean. The location is very close to downtown, so all of the restaurants, coffee and the market are a short drive to get what you need. My family slept comfortably in the house and the cottage. The beds were comfortable. The gas fireplace was nice to ward off the morning chill. The kitchen had everything we needed during our stay. If you are cooking at the house, be sure to bring all the ingredients that you need as the kitchen has very minimal extras. They are upfront about this in the description. The management company was very communicative before and during the trip. I especially appreciated the extra touches they provided when we checked in. It was overall a wonderful house and would definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

5 STARS

5 STARS

10.0 / 10.0

Bluff House

Bluff House

10.0 / 10.0

Always a beautiful stay

Always a beautiful stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at Bluff House many times. It has always been a delight. The house is clean. The management team is professional. We can’t say enough about this gorgeous home. One could sit on the couch all day and stare at the ocean and be completely satisfied. The beds are fabulously comfortable. The only thing I would change is the use of for fabreeze or something similar to clean the living room rug and line the kitchen trash cans. I am highly sensitive to all chemicals, So we just placed the trash cans in the sunroom and eventually the carpet dissipates. It takes a couple of days for the carpet to dissipate.
Also, I have been booking with Mendocino Preferred for close to 20 years. If you want a house on the coast to rent, these are the people to contact.

10.0 / 10.0

Jacobs rental of the Bluff House, 4/30-5/7.

Jacobs rental of the Bluff House, 4/30-5/7.

10.0 / 10.0

Bluff house

Bluff house

10.0 / 10.0

Love this place!

Love this place!

House had everything we could need, and the views are spectacular.

10.0 / 10.0

Bluff House

Bluff House

Great experience staying at the Bluff House. It is a beautiful property with breathtaking views

10.0 / 10.0

Picture does not adequately describe!

Picture does not adequately describe!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...not true when it comes to Bluff House. The picture does not even begin to adequately describe this location. I've been vacationing in Mendocino for over 30 years...by far best location ever!

8.0 / 10.0

20 year Anniversary

20 year Anniversary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We booked a bit later this year so we did not get the preferred rental we wanted. However, we enjoyed our 4 night stay at the Bluff House. we were disappointed the hot tub was not available but appreciate the per night discount. Mendocino Preferred is always a pleasure to work with.

10.0 / 10.0

Spectacular Ocean view

Spectacular Ocean view

10.0 / 10.0

What a Great Getaway!

What a Great Getaway!

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing views!

Amazing views!

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(15 Ratings)

Home & cottage with stunning views, fireplaces, sauna, and high-speed WiFi

Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.

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About this house rental

Amenities at Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.

Map of Mendocino, CA

Nearby attractions

House in Mendocino, CA

Reasons to book

Map of Mendocino, CA

Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Bluff House - a wonderful oceanfront home a short distance from town.?

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