Was in a perfect location, easy to find, easy to get in, clean well stocked so we could eat at the cottage. The property was beautiful, the trails could use some care.
We were so excited to stay at this cute cottage.However we were NOT able to stay there for the 2 nights we reserved because we were nit able to get in. We arrived a 8:00pm on April 30th and because we did not have any cell service we did not get instructions on how to enter. There was no emergency number to call, the porch lightswere out and we could not open the lock box. As it grew later we had to find a place to stay for the night. We went back to Mendocino and found as place for the night. In the morning we returned to take pictures and try to locate any way to make contact. Unsuccessful on all counts, we left. A huge waste of money, cleaning deposit ( as no one stayed there) and disappointment !
We had such an amazing time. The property is absolutely gorgeous. The pond on the property is so beautiful. The meadows were full of flowers.It was breathtaking. It's off the beaten path just outside of town.Well, it takes a few minutes to get to the harbor aIwould definitely recommend
Our stay at the Seaglass cottage was nothing short of magical! It is perfectly located where you are tucked away in the trees, and yet it's just a short drive into town or to the ocean! We loved the trails near the cottage and sipping our morning coffee with the dew of the day. We would recommend staying here to anyone who wanted a peaceful getaway where you can bathe in the forest, find all the mushrooms, and watch the waves crash.
We loved this place! Our small kids enjoyed exploring the property. We saw many types of wild mushrooms. Comfortable, clean. We will stay here again. Also, great location.
Seaglass had everything we needed for a quiet and restful break. The cottage more than met our needs and the grounds were outstanding.
Peter was a great host and very responsive to our requests, responding within a few minutes when we needed something.
Would definitely love to come again!
The cottage was perfect for us!âŠWe were traveling with long time friends who loved the propertyâŠHe is a photo buff and really enjoyed a couple of hikes! It was a great competitive value for Mendocino!
This property is along a road/driveway that has a few more houses - great for multiple groups that want to be close but not share the same house. There is beautiful hiking directly off the property and it's close to all the things we wanted to do. The owner was also super gracious - a freak storm hit the area and all the power went out (including WiFi) and roads were shut down (rare) - he helped us from afar by texting regular updates and helping us navigate our way home (w/o gps). It was a once in a lifetime storm and could have been scary but the property owner went above and beyond so we felt safe. A strange trip and a testament to the kindness and attentiveness of the owners. We will visit again.
Nicely remodeled cottage, private and comfortable. Had good interaction with the owner when we had a problem with the plug in heaters. Between Mendocino and Ft. Bragg so were able to drive to both.
For the next renters, don't forget to bring your own bathing soap and shampoo. I assumed it was supplied as is usually the case, but it was written in the instructions which I did not read carefully.
peaceful getaway close to town and beautiful hikes and scenery
The cottage was perfect. Spacious living area and well equipped kitchen. The surrounding property was fun to explore with all the trails and ponds. Quiet and serene. I love the beautiful, rugged coastline, tall trees and cool spots to hike. The Mendocino Botanical gardens were incredible.
The cottage is exactly as photographed and described. Excellent location to all things of Mendocino and Fort Bragg. All necessities (extra blankets, towels, kitchen items, heaters, fans, etc) are provided. I appreciated the restaurant and attraction information. We hiked the property in late afternoon. Be cautious of the many banana slugs on the trail. If we visit this area again, i would surely choose this property.
What we liked:
*The cabin was beautifully clean - probably the cleanest VRBO we have stayed in - big thanks to the housekeeping team.
*The setting is one of a kind - you have a pond, meadow and forest to explore and you have them all to yourselves. It's great if you like nature photography.
*Great communication from our host - there were power outages across the area two days into our stay and he responded to text messages promptly.
Good to know:
*We were there in March so we caught the tail end of the cold, wet weather. The stove heats the central lounge well, but the bedrooms got really cold at night, especially the twin. (There were space heaters but we preferred not to run them while we were sleeping. With hindsight I think we should have kept the bedroom doors open while we slept).
*The cabin is a stone's throw from the highway. You can hear the sound of cars passing from inside and you can see them too if you stand by the lounge window. It's pretty easy to ignore but it might be an issue for some.
*The beds are short. The kids were fine, the adults were a bit uncomfortable.
But overall it's a great location and well worth a visit!
Everyhing was great like always. Perfect time of year, not many people at Big River Beach. 3rd time staying here, now all 3 cabins. All are great. Love the location, away from town