I’ve been coming to Mendocino for 25 years — sometimes with kids, sometimes with my spouse, and sometimes on my own. This is the nicest place I’ve stayed at. I initially booked it for myself, but then my husband decided to join me. I was worried from the pictures that it might be too cramped for 2 people, but that was not at all the case. There is a nice comfortable indoor sitting space for 2, in addition to the kitchen table/chairs. And of course the garden space is amazing. But even on a rainy day, we were very comfortable and happy indoors. The kitchen gear was well-stocked. Mike and Kathleen are lovely kind hosts. We hope to come again!

Mike and Kathleen are excellent hosts. Very friendly and detail oriented. The cottage was clean, well-appointed and very comfortable. A lot of love goes into maintaining a historic property. Staying in downtown Mendocino was perfect. We were able to walk everywhere. Will definitely come back agian!

Mike and Kathleen are the very best hosts..and their cottage is perfect.. and a private garden! Highly recommend

We were very pleased with Mike and Kathleen's cottage. The cottage is located in a lovely enclosed garden, and has a southern or southwest exposure. Thus, the cottage has lots of sunlight and a very charming outlook to the garden. Everything necessary for a satisfactory stay is provided: a comfortable bed with beautiful linens; a good shower; a functional kitchen and two comfortable armchairs with good reading lights. Everything was immaculate and in good condition. We loved the location of the cottage in the heart of the village. We never used our car during our entire three night stay. That was wonderful. Mendocino Village has many good restaurants. It was a joy to be able to walk to and fro to an excellent meal in the evening. On top of all this, we found Mike and Kathleen to be warm and friendly hosts. Their long residence in their historic Mendocino home has provided them with a deep knowledge of the area which we found very interesting. Highly recommend a stay in this charming cottage!

Wonderful cottage. Hosts were great. Cottage was great. Our stay was great. We definitely recommend this cottage.

The cottage was charming and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. The location couldn't be better. Short walk to many restaurants, shops and the beautiful headlands path. The hosts couldn't be nicer.

First off Mike was great at giving us a heads up about what to expect weatherwise and with details about the cottage. When we arrived Mike and Kathleen greeted us and introduced us to the cottage. They have all the little details covered so you can move right in and be comfortable. we had a great relaxing time. Right in the heart of Mendocino so easy to walk to everything. We really enjoyed the cottage and chatting with the hosts, though they didn't hover around. They were gracious in giving us our space. Definitely want to come back.

Cozy, quiet, centrally located in town.

A perfect place to stay and visit Mendocino and the surrounding area. The cottage is wonderful. Could not have asked for more.

The cottage is centrally located for easy access to scenic walking trails and delicious restaurant meals. It was clean and comfortable with just what we needed. The check in/ check out was simple and the host readily available as needed.

Perfect location with perfect hosts. Will be back for sure!

Very quaint town

Beautiful garden and so clean. Loved being there for 5 days.

Kathleen and Mike are warm, gracious, attentive and charming hosts that maintain a beautiful cottage that was perfect for our memorable stay in Mendocino. A short walk from the restaurants, the community theatre and the music festival, it made for a memorable stay. The cottage is clean with attention to every detail and warmth that made it a home away from home for us. Look forward to staying here again.

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage for two. The hosts are friendly and have a wealth of information about the surrounding areas

This was a delightful midweek stay (three nights) for our 50th anniversary. The owners’ attention to detail means this historic property was charmingly old-fashioned, bright and clean, and heartwarmingly romantic for us. It was very quiet, with a private little garden area, and set in the middle of Mendocino. Thank you Michael and Kathleen!

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay in this charming cottage and garden in the center of Mendocino, with easy walking to all the shops, galleries and restaurants. My hosts were super welcoming and helpful, and will definitely plan for future stays here.

Nicely redone historic unit in best location in town. Great hosts. Highly recommended!

What a wonderful cottage tucked into a quiet street in the heart of town. Close to everything. The hosts are friendly, attentive and warm. It was a pleasure staying here and we will definitely stay here on our next trip to lovely Mendocino.

My partner and I were doing a coastal work remote road trip for a few weeks. We heard wifi in Mendocino was iffy but the wifi was great in the cottage even when we were both on video calls at the same time. And of course as everyone has said, the hosts are truly lovely and provide a wonderful bespoke experience. The space is also supremely central so you can just walk everywhere.

Would love to return. Can walk everywhere. Great grocery store. Did not go out to eat. Room for our bicycles in storage. Lovely garden. Quiet. Peacefull. Lovingly furnished with much original artwork. Quality uppermost.

Wonderful little vacation spot. Easy check in, great hosts and incredible location, within walking distance to all the villages shops and restaurants. Would definitely book again.

If you want to get to know the town of Mendocino, walk the headlands west of town, and inhabit a snug, attractive cottage with the best landlords in America, this is the place. Mike and Kathleen know the village and its history intimately, are attentive to requests, and possess limitless good humor. The place is tiny, suitable for one or two, but the location could not be better, and I spent three happy weeks there without a car.

Friendly, helpful owners. Good instructions, super clean with lovely garden. No road noise. Easy walk to down town..

Perfect little Victorian cottage for two set in a charming garden. Well equipped kitchen, lovely linens, and a very comfortable bed. The location right in Mendocino village is idea for walking to the Headlands trails, restaurants, and shops. Friendly owners.

Fantastic small cottage with private garden. Modest kitchen but good for two people. Very clean. Very friendly host with lots of good information for restaurants and things to do. Great location.

I have stayed in this sweet cottage twice now, and will stay again the next time I am in Mendocino. It is quiet and comfortable and spic-and-span clean. The kitchen is stocked with everything you might want and hosts Mike and Kathleen are warm and welcoming. Though it is located right in the heart of the village, it is tucked away in its beautiful garden, where you feel cozy and private. Several friends who visited me while I was staying there said, "I could live here!"

We had a great stay in the Briggs-Bishop Cottage. The cottage was very comfortable and the garden area beautiful. The location was prefect. You are in walking distance to beach, trail on bluff, all the Mendocino restaurants and shops. We hope to return in the future.

Our nearly two-week stay was perfect for us. Quiet, peaceful, intimate, comfortable, surrounded with natural beauty, rarely needed to use the car--everything essential in easy walking distance. Owners Mike and Kathleen could not be more gracious. A simply restorative experience. We will be back!

This cozy, spotlessly clean cottage right in Mendocino is perfect for the two of us. The sunny weather made it so enjoyable to relax in the garden and walk around town and the headlands. Kathleen and Mike are lovely people with lots of information about the area who also respect your privacy. We look forward to returning.

Beautiful & lovely!!! We felt right at home!!! Sparkly clean!!! Cozy!!! Friendly, helpful & accommodating hosts!!! We are already looking forward to a return visit!!!

Beautiful property. Fantastic hosts amazing destination