A beautiful ocean view property in a gated community on the Pacific Coast.
House in Mendocino County, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that sleeps 8 and has a gorgeous 180-degree views of the ocean. Located 8-miles from the trendy tourist town of Mendocino, this home is in the private gated community of Pacific Reefs, half a mile from Albion Grocery. Wrap-around decking to sit outside and enjoy the sea air and serenity of the California Coast in a very quiet and private cul de sac. Pacific Reefs is central to 5-star dining, shopping, beach, hiking, and ocean activities all within a few miles drive. Minimum 3-night stay. Sleeping space for 8 people maximum - perfect for two families to share a vacation together!
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Mendocino County, CA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location; expansive view in all directions; comfortable beds; lots of space; kitchen had everything needed. Great overall experience!
8.0 / 10.0
My family stayed at this property for 4 nights. When we arrived there were ants everywhere. I contacted the host to see if there were traps, she apologized and said she'd get back to me. We bought our own ant traps in Mendocino the next day. What bothers me more than the ants is that she didn't check back in with us.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed this property. It was just right for our needs. Within 30 minutes of all the places we wanted to see. Great view. Quiet location. Deer, birds, and a gray fox visited several times a day. Thank you for hosting us.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the quiet. We enjoyed seeing occasional animals: deer, swallows, skunks, fox. We enjoyed hiking in the nearby state parks and enjoyed visiting shops in Mendocino. The weather was perfect.
8.0 / 10.0
The Albion is peaceful and quiet with close proximity to Mendocino and all of the area's natural beauty. The property has three bedrooms with comfortable beds, and a well-equipped kitchen. We had a relaxing stay.
10.0 / 10.0
My family of 5 arrived late in the evening and there was zero reception or any places open. Once we got to the gate it seemed to be off. It was not it was user error. Once in we were welcomed by a skunk who was the most adorable thing and our kids were very excited to see one! The house is older but very cozy and comfortable feeling. Everything worked great! The wood burning fireplace was amazing and the long bench seat in front of the window made for the best views! It poured all day Saturday but we enjoyed the beautiful coast line views, the hot tub and relaxing by the fireplace reading and playing games. The next day we were able to get out to Russian state park and hike fern canyon to the waterfall! I can’t explain how beautiful that hike and park is! It’s a must see! We had lunch in Mendocino and came back to soothe our muscles in the hot tub before it opened up and poured on us again. The large living room was amazing for our kids to play in and the outside property was perfect for games of tag and watching the deer walk by and climbing trees. We cannot wait to come back! It was seriously gorgeous and the best trip!! The host is so easy to get ahold of as well and returns emails asap!
8.0 / 10.0
Loved hearing the sea lions and seeing the stars at night.
10.0 / 10.0
We booked this home to attend a Thanksgiving weekend nearby. The place was comfortable, very clean and in a quiet setting. The kitchen is well supplied. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
This rental was perfect for our family of 5 adults for exploring the Fort Bragg - Mendocino areas. The kitchen isn’t huge but is well equipped. Everything was clean and in good working order. The beds were all comfy with nice linens. The hot tub with great star gazing was a nice treat after a long day of hiking. The sunsets are of course stunning. Best nearby activities were Mendocino Botanic Gardens, hikes in Jug Handle and Russian Gulch, wine tasting in Philo along 128.
10.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable stay. Loved seeing the deer and two foxes around.
10.0 / 10.0
Well stocked with everything you’ll need. Tons of wild life in the yard. And the location was quite and convienently located.
10.0 / 10.0
What a wonderful stay. The pictures don't do it justice. My kids loved the live action Bambie movie outside. We watched several deer, two foxes, and a little skunk all frolicking together outside. But not too close lol. The views of the Pacific were amazing and the location near Mendocino and Ft Bragg was perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
We were there for a golf weekend. Home has a great ocean view and just a short drive to the Little River Inn & golf course, and Mendocino. Well equipped kitchen made cooking easy!
10.0 / 10.0
Great family trip with amazing memories!
10.0 / 10.0
3 of us stayed at the Kramer getaway to celebrate a birthday. 8 other fellow travelers stayed at the Albion River Inn. We enjoyed the hot tub every morning, cozy fires and easy meals between hikes around the neighborhood and to Big river, Little river, wine tasting in Philo and Boonville, lunch at Mendocino. It was all spectacular but the most cherished times were hanging out in the spacious Kramer living room with the most amazing view of trees, rocks and ocean. At night, we had lil dance parties with the windows acting as mirrors so we could enjoy our moves. Stacey is a great communicator and we deeply appreciated our chat to hear the special history of the house. We will be back as often as we can! There is not another place like it in the Mendocino coast.
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was amazing.
The house was exquisite -just as described, very cozy, spotless and complete. We couldn’t be happier about location, which is convenient to everything but also secluded enough to guarantee a peaceful stay.
I need to mention that the view is stunning - I loved sitting by the window with my cup of coffee on the morning and enjoy the ocean view.
Stacey is the best host I’ve had. She was very responsive, detailed.
We left our staff at the house and Stacy send it back to us. I can’t say enough how much we appreciate Stacey!
We give this house 5 stars. Can’t go wrong with this place!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was as promised. We had a marvelous visit. The entire group wants to return next year.
Great communication with the host: Prompt, pleasant, and candid.
There are a few minor housekeeping issues, which I will contact the host about separately.
This was our first VRBO experience and it exceeded our expectations.
All the best,
Shannon
8.0 / 10.0
Nice getaway
Pros: Location, clean property, great view. Enjoyed the hot tub.
Cons: Limited streaming (can't stream anything on a laptop), not great communication.
Overall, had a good time.
10.0 / 10.0
Albion getaway
Lovely location with a nice view of the ocean. Cell phone service almost non-existent but WiFi was good. Kitchen well stocked with dish ware, cookware and utensils. Would definitely return.
8.0 / 10.0
Albion weekend
Quiet, yes. Easy, yes. Ocean view, yes.
Comfortable, yes.
Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely Weekend Retreat
This house was perfect for our family. Warm, comfortable, and great views. We were able to celebrate my mom’s 75th birthday with good food, walks around the neighborhood and sunset soaks in the hot tub. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing
Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home, it was very relaxing. Everything mentioned on the site is accurate. Us older folks were unable to figure out the television. Lol
10.0 / 10.0
Great location to spend a few days on the coast
Great views, quiet, tons of stars.. Speedy communication with owner.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect family spot
Loved the spot for family with young kids! Tons of outdoor space and close enough to all the amenities
8.0 / 10.0
Vacation
Home with fireplace and lots of firewood. Comfortable beds. Child friendly
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing with a peaceful view
There were four of us; two couples staying for a long weekend in the Mendocino area.
The home was a great size for us and a nice location as well. Prob a 10 minute drive to town, which was great, as it rained the whole time, so it gave us a good reason to be holed up in the house. We keep the wood stove stoked and enjoyed wine, food and games during our stay.
I kept in touch with our host, which was very accommodating to our stay. We would gladly stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Albion getaway
We had a very pleasant stay at this house. It had everything we needed. I wish we had been able to enjoy it one extra day but due to flight delay we missed out but do appreciate the communication ad understanding of the property manager. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely stay here!
10.0 / 10.0
A little slice of heaven by the sea
This is such a wonderful house and property! Very serene setting with ocean views. You can even hear the waves at night with the windows open from two of the bedrooms. The house was a great set-up for a family or larger group. It had everything you needed overall, including washer/dryer, propane grill and stocked kitchen. It is very close to beautiful scenery, coas cliff views and beautiful beaches. The owner was great to communicate with and the qhole process, including check-in was super easy. We would definitely recommend and have already.
The only suggestions would be more towels, especially with larger group. And maybe some beach chairs or a few more camping chairs.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing, Comfortable, Amazing Location
We loved every minute of our stay - thank you so much for sharing your vacation home! It was just like the photos. We saw a family of deer every night around dinner. The hot tub was a huge added bonus! The house was comfortable, quiet, and serene with stunning views. Great location close to Mendocino and hiking. The kitchen is small with an electric range, but I had no issues cooking all our meals. I actually loved that the placed is carpeted - could drop and do yoga anywhere / anytime, and play with my toddler on the floor. The whole place and property were toddler friendly. On a clear night, we saw more stars than ever before! We would love to come back, didn't want to leave. Highly recommend :)
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful view/ relaxing hot tub
Gated private property on a bluff overlooking the ocean. Lots to see and do nearby. Spent many hours just watching the ocean . Cute loft sleeping areas for kids if you have them….wood burning fireplace Responsive and helpful owner.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Respite
Just what we were hoping for, peace and quiet with beautiful views and close by activities
10.0 / 10.0
Great place!
This home was fantastic! It’s on a beautiful property and was perfect for a family with kids. Mine are 7 and 9 and we all loved looking at deer and whales and hanging out in the spa. We’ll be back for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
Stay at Albion
Wonderful, exciting stay
8.0 / 10.0
Had a great time!
Property and location were great.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome location!
This was an awesome location with breathtaking views! We drove to the State Parks as they were very close. Kayaking from Van Damme State Park and collecting treasures at Glass Beach were the highlights.
The hot tub really topped off the stay at this house. We would recommend this home to anyone. Very nice. Thank you!
2.0 / 10.0
I wish the option to rate would be between the "yes"and "no". Ocean views were spectacular. The location is quiet and nice. The family room is large and comfortable. But the property had some problems. The hot tub is installed flush with the deck without a ladder or rail. That made it unaccessible to handicapped people and any related charges should be refunded. The two very small bathrooms were not supplied with shower/body soap, shampoo or conditioner. The water pressure meeds attention because it is so low it was difficult to rinse the provided hand soap off in the shower. Spices were well stocked except for sugar; there wasn't any. There were plenty of cooking utensils, but not a single sharp knife and no sharpener save for a small stone. On the brighter side, the beds were comfortable, it was nice to have a carport, there were no proximate houses , and access to the property was good. The best about this property was the large family room and the side of windows which afforded great views of the ocean and sunsets. I rate the property as a 2 for seniors and a 3 for younger people.
4.0 / 10.0
Albion by the sea
I wish the option to rate would be between the "yes"and "no". Ocean views were spectacular. The location is quiet and nice. The family room is large and comfortable. But the property had some problems.
The hot tub is installed flush with the deck without a ladder or rail. That made it unaccessible to handicapped people and any related charges should be refunded. The two very small bathrooms were not supplied with shower/body soap, shampoo or conditioner. The water pressure meeds attention because it is so low it was difficult to rinse the provided hand soap off in the shower. Spices were well stocked except for sugar; there wasn't any. There were plenty of cooking utensils, but not a single sharp knife and no sharpener save for a small stone. On the brighter side, the beds were comfortable, it was nice to have a carport, there were no proximate houses , and access to the property was good. The best about this property was the large family room and the side of windows which afforded great views of the ocean and sunsets. I rate the property as a 2 for seniors and a 3 for younger people.
8.0 / 10.0
What a View!
Lovely views of ocean across a small meadow. Nice quiet location and close enough to Mendocino and Fort Brag to go explore however, far enough away to be peaceful and quiet! Owners are delightful and wonderful to work with. House could use a little TLC yet very comfortable and cozy for our stay. 3 nice bedrooms, good kitchen, and big living room with views of ocean. Even though we did not end up using the hot tub, I could imagine lovely soaking as you watch the waves crash or the fog roll in.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful view
We enjoyedd our stay however, we had some suggestions.
The hot tub was not ready to use as the water was murky. The bath tub and shower need anti-skid runners as it can be very slippery when bathing. The carpet should be cleaned. Extra towels and wash cloths would have been nice. there were 6 towels for 6 people but not enough wash cloths. The bottom rack of the dishwasher needs repair and the kitchen sink leaks
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and cool house
Was perfect size for our family plus the grandparents and close to so many beautiful parks and beaches. Would stay again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mendocino County?
The average price for a rental in Mendocino County is $235 per night. This rental is $152 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A beautiful ocean view property in a gated community on the Pacific Coast.. 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 A beautiful ocean view property in a gated community on the Pacific Coast. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A beautiful ocean view property in a gated community on the Pacific Coast.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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