Welcome to our cozy private cottage in the coastal Mendocino redwoods.

Mendocino is a romantic and historic village perched along the cliffs of northern California, surrounded by Big River Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Big River Ridge Cottage, just a seven minute drive east of Mendocino village, is uniquely situated on the ridge above Big River, in a magnificent redwood forest in the sun-belt, surrounded by Jackson State Forest and Big River State Park.

In an easygoing and comfortable atmosphere, guests can enjoy reading, writing, artwork, and board games by the warmth of the fire, relax in the fresh air on decks surrounding the cottage, and enjoy views of sunset skies through the majestic redwoods.

The cottage features:

Main room with beautiful vintage wooden bed, futon couch, comfortable reading chair, good lighting, desk and dining/art table, and lovely views through the many windows of forests dappled with sunshine or glistening from the morning dew;

Separate small and well-equipped kitchen stocked with basic cooking staples so you can stay tucked in on your first morning; supplies include local jams, mustards, and spices, organic eggs from our own hens, yogurt, coffee/tea, oranges for fresh juice, cereals and dairy;

Bathroom with deep claw-foot tub overlooking gardens and forest of oaks, redwoods, rhododendrons and huckleberries; outdoor shower is secluded on the west-facing deck.

Big River Ridge Cottage is quiet, peaceful, and private.

Historic Mendocino Village has art galleries, fine shopping and dining, an independent bookstore, and offers many musical and theatrical events throughout the seasons including fanciful holiday festivities. Take classes year round at the Mendocino Art Center.  Walk through the glorious color of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in all seasons.  Experience the Mendocino Music Festival mid-July.

Explore Fort Bragg, only twelve minutes north, for more galleries, bookstores, shopping, and dining. Especially, don’t miss the Noyo Harbor deep water commercial fishing docks, fresh fish markets, and canoe rentals on the Noyo River, one of the most beautiful, quiet, and diverse rivers of all.

Rates

$145/night; 2 night minimum, 3 on holidays

With a reservation of 7 nights, 1 night is free

Email now to reserve: bookings@mcn.org

Mendocino Bay and Village