Sandy Clove Cottage creates a private getaway with nature in Fortt Bragg.
About this cottage rental
Sandy Clove Vacation Cottage is Mendocino's premier property is approximately ten feet away from MacKerricher State Park. The park has a Ten Mile Beach Trail, from Laguna Point to Ten Mile River is about a 10 miles hike round trip and you can explore walking trails, headlands and wetlands, sand dunes & lot's of beach front, fishing, seal & whale watching, & daily nature tours. This cottage is on 1 acre mostly taken up by sand dune visited daily by deer. It create a private get away with nature.The cottage is wheel chair accessible. There is camping & BBQ area. We are in walking distance to Horseback Riding and a small grocery/gas store. This quaint, cozy cottage is located 3 miles north of the Fort Bragg City limits. It is a unique new architectural style cottage with a large living room, with volted ceiling, a propane burning fireplace, 50”" Flatscreen TV with DVD/CD Player and Wi-Fi., and a 6 ft. couch for more sleeping. It has 1 1/2 bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator, conventional electric stove, oven, microwave and dish washer. Kitchen has bar-type counter with stools to seat four and a dining room with table and chairs that can seat up to four. We offer air mattresses and sleeping bag for an additional up front charge. Be sure to request this in advance. The Master bedroom comes with a king size bed, full dresser and one closet. Second bedroom has a queen size bed with a full dresser. Both bedrooms have flat screen TV's and comes with cable, local and sports channels. Pet-Friendly Rental Cottage Sandy Clove Cottage is happy to offer facilities that allows your dog a pleasant stay. Pet policies are restricted to no more than two dogs per visit. You will be able to sit back and enjoy the beautiful mountains and all of the fun and entertainment, plus relax knowing that your pet is right here with you having a great time too! Enjoy the mountain air and exciting activities in MacKerricher State Park with your pet, but please follow the rules. Dogs are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but must be kept on a leash, not to exceed 6 feet, at all times. Pet excrement must be immediately collected by the pet handler and disposed of in a trash receptable, and pets must not be left unattended. Off Street Parking, Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer, and WiFi (Wireless Internet). Fully equipped kitchen and linen is provided. Comes with Propane Heater, Washer/Dryer, out door BBQ Charcoal Grill, and 6 folding lawn chairs (to be returned to location after use). NOTE: Younger Children age 5 or younger should not be unsupervised in cottage at any time. No smoking allowed in cottage Entertainment Site Seeing at Mendocino Village, and surrounding areas offer Golfing, Kayaking, Surfing, Wildlife Viewing, Seal Watching, Mussel & Crab fishing, Antiquing, Horseback Riding, Whale Watching, Boating, Biking, Fishing, Shopping, Black Sandy Beaches, Mountain Biking, Climbing, and Hiking.Other Activities: Other Activities: Local Art, Mendocino Village Tour, Fort Bragg Botanical Gardens, Skunk Train Tour and Lunch available, Local Wine Tours in the Anderson Valley in the privacy of your own vehicle, Museums, Restaurants, Tennis, Live and Cinemas/Movie Theatres, Fitness Center/Gym, Shopping and More. Note: Dont forget to visit the local artists in the village.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(174 Reviews)
10.0
4 of us stayed at the cottage for a weekend and had a great time. The home was perfect for everything we needed, plus you cannot beat the location! You really are a 5 minute walk to the beach. I stayed in the queen size room and that bed was very comfortable and our friends in the larger room said the same. We will definitely try and stay here again.
5.0
This little cottage had almost everything we needed for a comfortable stay. House was clean and had plenty of storage. Great peaceful location. Only things missing for a perfect stay are the following: Listing states washer and dryer in amenities but they are not available to guests. Functional blinds, many of the blinds are broken. A decent coffee maker, the coffee maker takes a very long time to brew. Less furniture, some of the furniture does not fit I would say they could get a smaller entry buffet and install a floating shelf in the large bedroom on the right side of the bed.
4.0
The house is in an amazing location. Right next to the state park and a short walk from the beach. The listing had washer and dryer as amenities but we were notified three days prior to our visit that they weren’t available. This was disappointing because the washer and dryer was a factor when we booked the property.
5.0
This home was extremely comfortable and homey feeling. It was perfectly located near the beach and walking trails. We cooked all our meals at the house and found all the utensils and dishware we needed. We'll definitely be staying again!
5.0
Thank you for sharing your home. We had a beautiful stay. The beds were comfy, and we enjoyed a quiet day in the living room with a warm fire on a rainy day during our visit.
5.0
This cottage is located right next to a state park with great walking trails.
4.0
We enjoyed our stay. Nice house very clean. A minor inconvenience due to delay in bathroom repairs we where asked to give 6 hrs of our stay for owner to complete repairs. The owner was great in communicating with us. This is a good rental and we will probably stay here again.
5.0
A spacious house with superb amenities and incredibly comfortable beds. We loved our stay here and cycled everywhere as there is a brilliant coastal path. Ten mile beach was amazing and the whole trip was very relaxing.
4.0
The house is well equipped and very conveniently positioned for coastal access.
5.0
We all absolutely loved this cottage. It had everything we needed. Decorated so lovely, love the beach theme.
The backyard was so pretty and we even picked some blackberries.
We will definitely be back.
5.0
We arrived to a cute and clean cottage and were so happy to escape the stifling heat that most of California was experiencing. Everyone was hungry upon arrival so the first thing we did was make dinner. We were pleased that the kitchen was fully stocked.
The best thing about our stay was the walk from the backyard to the beach. We live in a popular coastal town in Southern California ourselves and were in awe of how "unbusy" the beach was. We really felt like we had the beach to ourselves. These will be our priceless moments.
With 2 college aged boys and a teenage girl, we all greatly enjoyed our time here, not as easy feat to please all of us. We would love to stay here again in the upcoming summers.
5.0
Perfect house to stay with the family to relax. The backyard was wonderful too, with firepit and bbq and very close to drive into the town of Fort Bragg for restaurants or shopping. We went to the Sea Pal Cove down at the Harbor .It was fun to sit out on the restaurant's outside dining watching the fishing boats come while we enjoyed lunch. Hope to get back soon!
5.0
Great place to stay:
Excellent location, Walking distance to the beach, close to Fort Bragg.
We will definitely be back again.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay very much. Cottage met our needs perfectly. Close to the beach and not to far from town. Would love to stay again.
4.0
Great location on quiet street near park, short of 1/2 mi. to beaches.
There were a few tiny fix-it issues but nothing to interrupt your stay. Do recommend bug spray as mosquitos in eve.
MacKerricher Parks has lots to offer artists, birders, fishermen, kayakers, hikers, and bike riders with a fresh water lagoon, paths along the beach, on a boardwalk to seal rocks and through coastal meadows to 10 mi. of protected dunes that are Plover habitat. Found great restaurants in Fort Bragg equal or better to those in Mendocino.
Communication with owner was hit and miss but caused no problems to detract from the vacation. We had asked for 2 keys but were only left one. We could not make bedroom TV work and asked for directions once there, but were never given them. There were 2 other TVs so it caused no hardship.The restaurant he gives in directions is no longer there so recommend: As you head north from Fort Brag take the left turn right after the entrance to MacKerricher State Park.
The backyard does not have an enclosed fence and our dog kept wanting to take off out the back so we were glad we had brought a large pen that worked easily at the bottom of the back deck ramp over the paved driveway.
Overall, we highly recommend this vacation spot!
5.0
Great time-super comfortable and inviting. Excellent location 1/2 mile from beach.
Had a wonderful time-would definitely go back
5.0
Wonderful, my 5th time staying there. Will be back for more memories
4.0
This is the perfect location & area for our "Sister" retreat and we will return; however, a few things could use an update.
1. Main bedroom smoke alarm - no battery
2. Main bedroom bed frame is broken, mattress on floor at one corner & poorly put back together with screws & brackets.
3. Second bathroom cabinet door broken.
4. Blinds on slider need replacement, no privacy
5. A railing on the step up area near the front door would be
much safer. Our 88 year old father tripped & fell.
5.0
We had a wonderful 3-night stay. The cottage was clean and had every amenity needed for comfort and relaxation. We walked to the beach from the cottage, we rode bikes on the coastal trail down to Ft. Bragg and back, and we rode horses on the beach from the Ricochet Ridge Ranch, across the Highway from the cottage. We will definitely be back!!
5.0
We loved the house, it was perfect for our family vacation to the coast. The house was comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. The covered porches in front and back were great. Access to the beach is a short walk out the back door through the state park. We would rent here again.
5.0
Nice and relaxing. Home has everything you need. Highly recommend!
5.0
We were looking for a place close to the beach that allowed dogs…to celebrate my daughter’s 27th bday. We had a great weekend!
4.0
Great house the beds could use a update. Too low and not comfortable.
5.0
I love staying at this cottage. It’s my first choice every time. Communication with the owner is easy. The place never disappoints.
4.0
This property is very homie. The porch and back yard are a great addition. We would like to return to this property.
5.0
Let me just say I will be renting this place in the future for sure, great location, very clean and comfortable.
The owner was great at communicating before our arrival and also with anything we needed during our stay.
4.0
Amazing location!!! Great communication with host. The place needs some tlc ( missing lightbulbs, bed on wheels won’t lock and moves around, some of the linen didn’t fit the bed, blankets needed to be laundered. Cute cottage.
5.0
Just what we needed. Walk to beach from house was easy, views were beautiful. Location was perfect to explore Fort Bragg and Mendocino. So happy to be able to bring our pup along. Thanks Bob!
5.0
The house was the perfect size for our family of 5. Plenty of blankets, inflatable mattresses and towels. The fireplace heater worked great - bedrooms stayed a little chilly but there were enough blankets and the beds were comfortable. The best part of the house was the location. It was about a 10 minute walk to the beach out the backyard over the small sand dunes. There was a walking trail off the front yard that took you around the MacKerricher campgrounds and down to the beach as well (also about a 10 minute walk). We will be staying here again.
5.0
Absolutely wonderful stay. The weather could not have been better. Beautiful walks on the bluffs and the boardwalks around the MacKerricher state park. Shady clove cottage is a wonderful place has everything you need and plenty of room. This is our second time renting the cottage and it certainly won’t be the last.
5.0
Great house and location.
5.0
Absolutely loved our weekend here - the house is just a short walk from the beach (either over a dune or through the campground). Host was friendly and responses were prompt.
Super comfortable and cozy, we definitely plan on coming back!
3.0
The property and stay were fine, we enjoyed ourselves with multiple families, but traveling with toddlers created a situation where blankets and clothes needed to be washed and they have the washer an dryer locked up?! It’s not a house rental if standard house amenities are blocked… care taker was too far to come unlock it… doesn’t make sense.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. The neighborhood is quiet and the house had everything we needed. I would stay there again. Very relaxing.
5.0
We just love this little cottage. Perfect location and so cozy. Already planning our trip back next year.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at Sandy Clove Cottage. It was just a short walk to the beach. The cottage was clean and well stocked. We couldn't have asked for any better. Looking forward to returning in the future.
5.0
When you first turn onto the street you see this adorable white cottage right in front of you. You pull into the driveway and see a beautiful front yard. Once inside you know where you are by the ocean theme.
You will never regret the time you spend here in Fort Bragg. Relax, enjoy, and take in the surrounding landscapes. It's all there in a beautiful cottage by the sea.
5.0
A clean, cozy, nicely decorated home. Queen bedroom offered roku tv and living room offered cable tv. Plenty of extra linen and blankets available just in case. Wonderful experience!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. It was great to walk to the beach just a half mile away. Perfect for our needs.
5.0
The house is actually in Cleone, not Ft. Bragg.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mendocino County?
The average price for a rental in Mendocino County is $284 per night. This rental is $80 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sandy Clove Cottage creates a private getaway with nature in Fortt Bragg.. 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 Sandy Clove Cottage creates a private getaway with nature in Fortt Bragg. 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 Sandy Clove Cottage creates a private getaway with nature in Fortt Bragg.?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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