Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast

Top rated by guests

9.7Outstanding

(270 Ratings)

"We loved our stay here. The cottage was clean and had plenty of places to sit and relax. The view was endlessly enjoyable. Sitting in the hot tub watching the clouds was a real treat. We can't wait fo..."

Jan D.

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9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(270 Ratings)

Cottage in Mendocino County, CA

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

Just a few minutes from Mendocino and Fort Bragg, Windrift Cottage is a perfect headquarters for your Mendocino Coast vacation. However, with all the home has to offer, you may be tempted never to leave the property.
A private but rugged path right off the backyard drops down to a secluded beach where you can spend the day in the sun and surf or elect to cozy up next to the fireplace and take in dinner and a movie before retiring to the hot tub with a panoramic view of the Pacific.
Enjoy the simplistic peace of Windrift's intimate, studio-style layout, with a leather sofa next to a gas fireplace, a wide-screen television with cable and DVD collection, a pillow-topped queen bed, and a small kitchen (mini fridge, two-burner stove, but no oven) with a high lounge-type table.
Please note: There is parking for one car only. - No children are allowed at this location, and although Windrift is pet-friendly, please note that it is limited to dogs only, with a maximum number of no more than 1
Windrift Cottage is an experience you won't want to end. Visit our website to see all the photos and details.

Amenities at Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Map of Mendocino County, CA

Nearby attractions

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum

2.8 mi

$$$$

Top rated by guests

9.7Outstanding

(270 Ratings)

Jan D.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(270 Ratings)

Cottage in Mendocino County, CA

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Map of Mendocino County, CA

Nearby attractions

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum

2.8 mi

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(270 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay here. The cottage was clean and had plenty of places to sit and relax. The view was endlessly enjoyable. Sitting in the hot tub watching the clouds was a real treat. We can't wait for our next opportunity to be there.

10.0 / 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: Such an idyllic spot. House was clean, beautifully decorated and well maintained. The only issue we had was with the bed, which I hope will be replaced soon. The rental company was responsive and if we could have extended our stay we would have. We hope to be back next year!!!

8.0 / 10.0

Property was very tranquil and resting, however the bed was so soft that I literally slept on the floor. It caused me severe back pain (over 60). My suggestion is to replace with a king bed and a medium firm mattress so all tastes would be okay with it.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful location, beautiful scenery would stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice Comfortable Studio overlooking a cove near Mendocino and Ft Bragg.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful, relaxing few days. Windrift was so much nicer than the advertisement. It was a little hard to find but once we found it directions totally made sense. We loved the temperature of the Jacuzzi perfect for warmer summer evenings. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay.

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage totally lived up to expectations! It was secluded and right above the beach. It is difficult to get down to the beach. The trail down is ok but the last 20 feet one needs to scurry down a very steep section. There were a few electrical issues, a breaker kept tripping but hopefully that will be fixed. I would definitely stay there again!

10.0 / 10.0

This was our second stay. We loved it very much! Such an incredible view!!! The boardwalk and plants along the pathway are just stunning too. Only negatives were that several plates had been put away dirty…one with a pickle stuck on the back, so that was pretty unsettling. We ended up washing all of the dishes by hand and utensils too as there is not a dishwasher. We also needed more TP and paper towels and had to have them delivered, but they arrived right away. We will return for certain!

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful neighborhood, ideal location, excellent ocean view, and Mendocino Preferred Rentals was exceptional to work with. An overall pleasant experience.

10.0 / 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: We’ve stayed in this location twice and it has been wonderful! We love the proximity to the beach, the house is lovely and each night we enjoy watching the sun set from the hot tub. It is my go to location for a restful getaway.

10.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Windrift Cottage! The only small hiccup, was in finding the cottage. There is a private residence that is the parking area. There is a small sign, pointing to a path to Windrift, but there is no sign on the Cottage that says Windrift. Minor detail. Our stay was so enjoyable! The view from the windows of the cottage are incredible! The spa looks out on an unobstructed view of beautiful waves and rocks in the ocean. If you are familiar with northern CA coastline, you will not be disappointed! There is so much privacy and very quiet area. Private beach shared by only a few homes. We were the only people on it. I appreciated that we could bring our pup. She loved it.

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage actually looked better than the pictures! The cottage was very comfortable, but the view was amazing! Relaxing in the hot tub while gazing at the ocean was paradise!

2.0 / 10.0

Pictures of the location were not up-to-date. It made finding the cottage difficult. The cottage was depicted as having a cozy living/dining area. In reality they had purchased a new, giant television that dominated the cottage. I would not have booked this Cottage if I had seen this out of proportion television. Also, signage advised that the hot tub had been serviced by an independent company after the last guest. There was also information stating the hot tub lid should be strapped down at all times. If the hot tub had been serviced before I got there, certainly the straps would’ve been in place. They were not. In fact, there was only one functioning strap. My assumption was that it had not been serviced and I therefore didn’t know if the chemicals had been adjusted/corrected thus didn’t use the hot tub.

10.0 / 10.0

The place was clean, view beautiful. The extra touches were great. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect for 2. Extremely accurate discription. 0 disappointments. We will be coming back!!

10.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Windrift Cottage is such a charming little coastal hideaway! It couldn't be in a better location, or have a more spectacular view. From the beautiful garden, the cozy fireplace, relaxing hot tub, comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen, to the sound of the crashing waves that lull you to sleep each night... it's a very special place! My husband & I have had the pleasure of staying there three times now, & we're already looking forward to booking our next visit with Mendocino Preferred Vacation Rentals. They're a great team - easy to communicate with, quick to respond, & genuinely happy to help. I would recommend booking a stay at the Windrift Cottage, or any of the other beautiful properties that they have to choose from!

10.0 / 10.0

It is a charming little cottage and a perfect place to take our little dog. She had beautiful grounds to explore and run. The cottage is very clean and well-stocked with items you would need for your stay. A small fridge and only one working burner made it slightly challenging, but very doable. The Ocean view on the deck to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail. We would love to go back again at a time of year that is not so foggy and rainy. It made it impossible to go down the path to the beach below. However, it was still a lovely and peaceful place to destress and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage is quiet and private. Has everything needed for a solo escape. Particularly enjoyed access to the beach and watching the waves while reading in bed.

10.0 / 10.0

This is our second time staying at the property and looking forward to the next time!

10.0 / 10.0

This cottage is in a prime location with an unrivaled view of the Pacific Ocean and a mostly private beach! Already booked another stay. Heads up that there is a mini fridge only, no oven, no laundry facilities, but there is an awesome hot tub on the deck and a stunning view from there. The walk up area is a beautiful garden with whimsical art all along the pathway. So much to do and see in the area. Best restaurant in town is Noyo River Grill. Highly-recommend this cottage!

8.0 / 10.0

It was a cute little cottage. The view was amazing! Since pets are allowed, there was a pet order lingering. The hot tub was a great location, however, there didn't seem to be much chlorine in the hot tub so we didn't use it. It was a good location for doing things around Fort Bragg and Mendocino. Staff at the Property Management office didn't really say much when I went to pick up the key. I was not impressed with their customer service.

10.0 / 10.0

This studio cottage is very nicely decorated and clean. The grounds are adorable. The view is amazing. We enjoyed access to the little beach below. The dorm refrigerator was inadequate for our needs and I had to work out of our ice chest as well. Over all we loved this place and will return.

8.0 / 10.0

It is a gorgeous setting. The house is dated and the amenities are sub standard (tiny soap, old worn sheets, etc), but the view makes up for it. We had a wonderful time in Mendocino.

10.0 / 10.0

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 great time. We have rented this cottage at least 20 times and it's always ben a fun place with the great hot tub, the view and the almost privet beach. Rent it and you'll enjoy it.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful property! Everything was just as described. We will definitely be back :)

10.0 / 10.0

Magical cottage with a stunning view over the ocean. Perfect for our anniversary celebration! We loved it :)

10.0 / 10.0

Very cozy loved the private beach that didn’t have a lot of people on it. The view is phenomenal loved waking up to it every morning and the use of the Hot Tub every evening

10.0 / 10.0

Overlooking a cove in the early morning, and late evenings, from the cottage deck, presents anyone with a true experience of the many other areas of the Mendocino Coast beauty in nature.

10.0 / 10.0

Had a wonderful time at the Windrift Cottage! Perfect little place to get away and relax. The sunsets from the deck and private beach were amazing! The hot tub overlooking the ocean was the best! The town of Mendocino right down the road, was so cute! Loved all the little shops, boutiques, and restaurants.

10.0 / 10.0

Everything was just great with the cottage. The only hic cup was there was no place in the shower to put soap or shampoo

10.0 / 10.0

This trip was planned for our 35th anniversary and it could not have been more perfect! We knew it would be from the moment we got out of the car and walked up the pathway, surrounded by beautiful gardens, to the front door. The cottage was adorable and cozy, perfect for a couple! And much nicer then it looks in pics! Then you step out on the back deck and the view just takes your breath away! Absolutely gorgeous! I really can’t imagine a better view! Again, much prettier then the pics! Also the location was perfect, halfway between Mendocino and Fort Bragg, easy, short drive to both! We had a wonderful time and hope to return in the future! Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage on the ocean!

10.0 / 10.0

We go once a year. It is by far the best cottage out there.

10.0 / 10.0

beautiful spot, comfortable place. will book again.

10.0 / 10.0

This place was worth every penny. It was incredible. An entire experience in itself. I planned on hiking and visiting all sorts of places as my first time in Mendocino county. But this place is an entire experience in itself, so much so that we only left one day. We spent the rest of our stay there. We cooked, enjoyed the fireplace, enjoyed the hot tub, enjoyed the very comfortable bed, enjoyed the deck with a beautiful view (perfect for sunsets), but busy of all the beach access! We didn't need to go anywhere else, we had it all there. My dog got to be a dog and enjoy full freedom at the beach. Every morning she was eager and begging to go down to the beach. Thank you for sharing this magical place with us! We will be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful view of the ocean! We enjoyed our stay and the beach was super close. I definitely recommend staying here, it’s the perfect getaway for a couple!

10.0 / 10.0

Awesome little cottage in a beautiful location. Our Dogs had the best holiday ever ! Quiet beach pretty much all to ourselves but it was February. Would love return. Thank you for sharing.

10.0 / 10.0

Great hideaway to enjoy storm watching.

10.0 / 10.0

very peaceful

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

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

Is Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.

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Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast

Cottage in Mendocino County, CA

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities at Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast

Map of Mendocino County, CA

Nearby attractions

Cottage in Mendocino County, CA

Reasons to book

Map of Mendocino County, CA

Nearby attractions

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Windrift Cottage - An idyllic haven on the coast?

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