Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!

Top rated by guests

La Bella Vista - View over Van Damme beach and the majestic Pacific coast Line

view from kichen - Kitchen with Ocean View

view of living room and kitchen - view of living room and kitchen

10.0Outstanding

(108 Ratings)

"Wonderfully comfortable and clean. We absolutely reveled in the views and the garden. We enjoyed cooking in the spacious kitchen. The house and deck are great for relaxing together and the location ..."

Peggy R.

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(108 Ratings)

House in Little River, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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 house rental

Historic La Bella Vista offers truly exceptional ocean views from almost every room. Originally the Marsan’s Blacksmith Shop in the 1800s, this home allows you to experience a piece of history. The custom kitchen offers mesmerizing coastal views. If you don’t feel like cooking, Little River Inn and Wild Fish Restaurants are just a short ½ mile car ride away, as well as the many dining opportunities offered two miles away in the Mendocino Village. View Van Damme State Park beach from the tranquil garden, spa, deck, or patio and enjoy the sounds of the surf while watching the many seabirds and wildlife. Kayak Mendocino offers professionally guided sea cave tours where you can experience the beauty of the ocean while sitting on top of an ocean kayak. Across the street from the beach is Van Damme State Park which includes the Fern Canyon Trail system and offers hiking through acres of lush fern and pygmy forest. Also, direct access to the Spring Ranch Preserve trails with great hiking and biking along the scenic cliff line is close by. Like to golf? The Little River ocean views golf course is nearby. La Bella Vista is the perfect location to make once-in-a-lifetime memories.
~Please note:~ La Bella Vista is located immediately off of Highway 1 in Little River, while this is a slow stretch of single-lane highway, guests that are light sleepers or sensitive to noise may be disrupted by the road noise. Primary queen w/full bath, queen room downstairs w/full bath. Queen sleeper pullout in the living room.

Although La Bella Vista is pet friendly, please note that it is limited to dogs only with a maximum number of no more than 2.

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Amenities at Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Little River, CA

Nearby attractions

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

9.3 mi

Pomo Bluffs Park

10.4 mi

Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve

21.8 mi

Noyo Headlands Park

10.8 mi

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Top rated by guests

10.0Outstanding

(108 Ratings)

Peggy R.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(108 Ratings)

House in Little River, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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 Little River, CA

Nearby attractions

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

9.3 mi

Pomo Bluffs Park

10.4 mi

Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve

21.8 mi

Noyo Headlands Park

10.8 mi

About this house rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(108 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderfully comfortable and clean. We absolutely reveled in the views and the garden. We enjoyed cooking in the spacious kitchen. The house and deck are great for relaxing together and the location is superb. We hope we can come back and stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: 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. The only problem we had was with the TV remotes, but we contacted the office and a young gentlemen came and got us our Nexflix

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: La Bella Vista location cannot be beat!Best stocked home! Best view ever! Great dining table for meals AND games!Comfy furnishings!

10.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: lovely historic home with beautiful garden, hot tub and great location. While the home has a great history, it was updated, modern and bright. Wonderful yard with decks and gardens. Fully fenced o we were able to let our dog be free in the garden. Home is well equipped and very clean.

10.0 / 10.0

8.0 / 10.0

The view and gardens were beautiful as was the kitchen. The living rooms were okay, and the TV was old (expected HD/Smart TV). The kitchen and dining room were beautiful, beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were well appointed with clean shower -nice shower-head. We were disappointed in the location being off highway 1, could hear the cars clearly, blocking the natural sound of the ocean. Also, the parking was difficult to maneuver, as entry to the property was very narrow. The gardens were not maintain, overgrown, pathways were littered with weeds made it difficult to walk through. The overall view was amazing. The patio was also amazing.

10.0 / 10.0

100 out of 100. Beautiful garden and kitchen, with classic and historic interior finish.

10.0 / 10.0

The state of everything in the property was absolutely impeccable, while the setting and surroundings were absolutely magical. This is an epic stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Lots of space, very clean and comfortable. Close to Mendocino and easy access to exploring the area. Would stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

We travel frequently as a family. My kids (ages 7, 9, 12) loved this house and northern California. Thehy are still talking about damming up the "river" at Van Damme beach. The house is spacious, the hot tub was amazing after a day of exploring, the gardens were relaxing to stroll through and a gorgeous source of blooming color to enjoy. This is in a great location for exploring the area and offers beautiful views. If my kids have anything to do with it, we will be back soon - and will def stay at this welcoming home.

10.0 / 10.0

The house is in great condition and in a wonderful location. The view and the gardens in the back were beautiful, loads of hummingbirds. A great retreat.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location. Welcoming, homey, comfortable accommodations. Easy access to beach and hiking. Incredible views and wonderful gardens

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: love the property but needs some TLC.BBQ grill is a safety hazard and needs replacement and garden needs a lot of work

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: We have stayed at La Bella Vista before and this time we brought our friends. We hope to make it an annual trip. This home is well appointed, located within walking distance to a great coastal hike and to the beach, and has an awesome kitchen. We never eat out when staying here! The only bummer this time was that the spa jets didn't work and it was a weekend and so it couldn't get fixed during our stay. But we love staying with Mendocino Preferred and at this location. It's perfect for our dog and we love garden, which was in full bloom!

10.0 / 10.0

We really enjoyed this unique house and the great view of Van Damme beach and fantastic garden. Close to town and many places to visit

10.0 / 10.0

It was a perfect home in a perfect location. We cannot wait to come back

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 have stayed at the Bella Vista many times and love the location and overall accommodations

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: My three adult children all celebrate birthdays in May and this was a big one for my oldest so we decided to visit our favorite place. During their childhoods, we owned a home on the coast and have many memories of our time there together. Staying at La Bella Vista was a perfect way for us to feel connected and relive special memories in a comfortable setting with lovely views and easy access to the beaches, restaurants and activities on our to-do list. The hot tub was a welcome addition on a chilly day and the gas fireplace provided a lovely ambiance on a chilly evening. Before we built our home in the early 2000s, we rented through Mendocino Preferred on numerous occasions and I was quite pleased to see the quality and service is still excellent - so much better than Airbnb or VRBO due to the consistency of service, cleanliness and quality!

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: This well-cared for home checks all of the boxes for a perfect vacation. The attention to design detail inside and out is amazing, right down to the fixtures. This is owner-pride at its best. The two large living spaces are very welcoming and the view through the large windows is super. The botanical garden outside is really well-manicured and has a nice zen feeling to it. Our experience with Mendocino Preferred was also outstanding, what a lovely bunch of professionals. We're very picky- we loved it so much, we extended our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

My partner, mother and I had the most phenomenal stay at this gem of a house!! The location is amazing - just a 5 minute drive from downtown Mendocino and steps from the beach! The house is so cozy and spacious. We loved sitting on the deck and in the living room drinking coffee, both areas providing an idyllic view of the ocean. What a fantastic house for a group vacation! We hope to be back!!!

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 very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyable stay at La Bella Vista. great location and spacious home although it was just for my wife and I.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful property, lovely home and an amazing view of the ocean. Thank you so very much!

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: This is a great rental with an amazing view. This is our third time to stay here so obviously we like the place. The management company is very reliable and commuciates well with the renters. We had a power outage due to the heavy rains and downed trees during this historic weather event in CA. When the power came back we had no water. They sent someone immediately and our water was restored. We highly recommend this property and the management company.

10.0 / 10.0

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very helpful and accommodating .

10.0 / 10.0

This property was much larger than I anticipated from the pictures. Large kitchen and dining room, family room with a view and cozy living room. There's a nice sound system in the kitchen to stream music which made it so pleasant inside to listen to music and relax in the sitting room while drinking morning coffee or afternoon wine looking at the ocean view. Games and puzzles galore are in the cabinets and we enjoyed sitting relaxing reading and doing puzzles when we were not out hiking or exploring. The primary living room had the TV and nice comfy couch and pot belly stove for anyone wanting to watch TV. The view from the upstairs master bedroom is amazing and we found two window screens to put in the windows and we could hear the ocean at night once the cars on the 101 died down. The kitchen was huge and we were able to cook dinner the nights we didn't feel like going out. Had the cooking items we needed, but had to go out and get basics like oil. If you are coffee drinkers note they only provide 3 standard coffee filters for the coffee maker, so either pack extra or plan on buying a package of the basket filters when you buy coffee for your stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely place, very communicative hosts, would stay again

10.0 / 10.0

This is a great property! The kitchen was quite well stocked! Gardens are amazing! Would definitely recommend to anyone!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful view of ocean and garden

Beautiful view of ocean and garden

Our stay was great. The house is very nice; large kitchen and a beautiful view of the ocean. The garden is large and full of flowers. It was perfect for us (4 people and a dog)!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful Home with an Amazing View

Beautiful Home with an Amazing View

Beautiful property this is our new favorite we will be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful!

Beautiful!

10.0 / 10.0

Home overlooking ocean

Home overlooking ocean

10.0 / 10.0

My Happy Place

My Happy Place

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 love this house, the view, the amenities, the cleanliness, the HUGE kitchen, the cozy fireplace room, the magnificent view from the upstairs bedroom, the sound of the ocean, the large deck, the privacy, and this time, the extraordinary garden in bloom (last time we were here it was winter and although quite beautiful, not in bloom). This is my happy place.

10.0 / 10.0

Race weekend

Race weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Came up for the Mendocino Ultra, and loved the whole visit. The house was great. Location awesome and everything went off without a hitch! Will be back

5.0 / 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: Our stay of 2 nights was perfect for my birthday getaway. The management company had calla lilies and a birthday note at my arrival. Extremely thoughtful and much appreciated. The home was very clean and as advertised. It had everything we needed to enjoy our time. My favorites during our stay was waking up to the beautiful views of Whale Rock and ocean each morning, the hot tub to enjoy garden and ocean views on chilly days and nights, and the ease of near by trails for hikes around the bluffs. Such a gem. We look forward to returning soon.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful scenery

Beautiful scenery

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: Our stay of 2 nights was perfect for my birthday getaway. The management company had calla lilies and a birthday note at my arrival. Extremely thoughtful and much appreciated. The home was very clean and as advertised. It had everything we needed to enjoy our time.

My favorites during our stay was waking up to the beautiful views of Whale Rock and ocean each morning, the hot tub to enjoy garden and ocean views on chilly days and nights, and the ease of near by trails for hikes around the bluffs.

Such a gem. We look forward to returning soon.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful Vista

Beautiful Vista

10.0 / 10.0

Well maintained property with beautiful ocean front view

Well maintained property with beautiful ocean front view

10.0 / 10.0

Heavenly Vacation Home

Heavenly Vacation Home

Preferred Vacation Rentals manages this property, and they make the process easy. The rental is immaculate and is very, very nice with a million dollar view. You can tell the owners take pride in this property. Their personal touches are everywhere. The home is gorgeous, the hot tub is a wonderful touch and the garden brings out the hummingbirds. I even decided to stay an extra day, and Preferred Vacation Rentals made it happen. I think the owners started out with a cottage and ended up creating a heavenly warm and cozy home. Kudos to you. Thank you for allowing my wife and me to relax and enjoy the area, the beautiful scenic views and to reevaluate what is important---the love we share.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!. 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 Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach! pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.

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Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!

House in Little River, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities at Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!

Map of Little River, CA

Nearby attractions

House in Little River, CA

Reasons to book

Map of Little River, 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 Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Historic La Bella Vista - Walk to Van Damme State Park Beach!?

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