The house is great for big groups- lots of space for games and activities. Dolores is a kind and welcoming host.

The house was very comfortable for 9 people in 6 bedrooms, lots of room inside & out to spread out and relax. Great hot tub, ping-pong, foosball, board games, tons of books, and lots of artwork to enjoy. Koi ponds, garden paths, benches, well away from the road and surrounded by countless acres of redwood forest. This is the most well-supplied house we've ever rented: plenty of dishes, quality pots and pans, spices, clothes hangers, extra towels, soaps, Ziplocs, cling wrap, bottled water, coffee filters... The kitchen is amazing, two cooking stations each with a Wolf stove, plenty of countertop appliances, and a breakfast table. Easy to cook up a feast even with a crowd in the kitchen. The dining room has one table for 8-10, another for 6. The host, who lives across the driveway and up a wooded path (close at hand if needed while not intruding on the house's privacy), was very welcoming and clearly put much thought into accommodating guests. Internet service was fine; some cell services (including AT&T) didn't work at the house. Ample parking under the trees. Location is great, 10 minutes from town with groceries, many different & surprising beaches, nice restaurants and shops. In 10 days we never ran out of things to do within 20 minutes drive, but also didn't feel overwhelmed trying to do too much. Don’t miss the Mendocino Gardens; check low tides for best tide pooling; if you have interest in coffee contact Thanksgiving Coffee about a tasting.

We found everything to be very clean and comfortable. There were two very nice sitting rooms with plenty of seating. The kitchen was large with 2 ovens and a stovetop. One of the ovens had convection. The house was very well decorated and interesting with different art and cultures represented. The grounds are beautiful and relaxing. All of the bedrooms had their own bathroom with showers. The dining room was very comfortable and plenty of room for our 11 adults. Dolores is very interesting and helpful. The history of the property is also very interesting. We very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend it. Nice deck and hot tub also a fun game room with a ping pong table. Plenty of parking.

This house is better called a retreat. We stayed from Mon-Fri. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was amazingly well stocked and left us wanting nothing. Something we all liked was that there are plenty of separate spaces for large parties so that people can gather or have quiet time. The surrounding setting is lush and the decks are well furnished so many people can gather and enjoy the outdoors, beautiful landscaping and we all loved the fountain sounds. We would absolutely book again and have already talked about scheduling another trip. The host was so nice and took care to show and explain the house. She answered all our questions and we enjoyed our conversations. This house was great for our large friend and family group. Cannot recommend enough!

A friend and I celebrated our 50th birthdays this March at Dolores’ amazing property. We were drawn to her listing by the beautiful gardens, the peaceful setting in the redwoods, and the spacious home. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The weather was a bit cold while we were there, so we took full advantage of the fire pit and the hot tub. What a treat to soak under the stars! The house was spectacular too— it’s definitely not your typical rental! There is artwork and decorative touches everywhere, giving it a personal touch. We were a group of 13, and there was more than enough space for everyone. The beds were comfortable, and we had plenty of linens and towels. The highlight for us was the massive, well-equipped kitchen. We spent much of the weekend making group meals. We also hired a private chef recommended by Dolores to prepare a special 5-course birthday dinner the first night we arrived. The chef was easy to work with and came up with custom menu based on what we were interested in and what was in season. The dinner was amazing and made an already special weekend all the more memorable. Dolores lives on the property, so she was available if we needed anything. When we arrived, she gave us a tour of the house and property, and told us about its history. One morning, she surprised us with locally-baked pastries, which were delicious. She really went the extra mile to make it a memorable stay. Thanks, Dolores!

We could not have selected a better place to enjoy some quality family time with all five siblings and spouses for five days! Dolores was the most amazing hostess any group could want. From the welcoming and overview to the location and history of the house to the guidance on a hike to the special treat at the end of our stay, we could have not been more pleased! Thank you Dolores for sharing your beautiful retreat with us!!! We’ll be back!!!

What a find. Plenty of room for our extended family and the grounds are gorgeous. Dolores was a super helpful host, giving us the tour of the property upon our arrival, including the history of the house as a commune. Our one bit of advice to her was a binder of instructions, hints, recommendations would be great so needn't call her to ask questions (she didn't mind, as she was right there on the property to help us.)

This is a unique home that is perfect for large family/friend gatherings. The property is rich with trees and greenery. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need. The rooms were perfect for our group of adults and kids. Dolores is the perfect hostess. Can’t say enough good things about this gem of a retreat.