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Epic Ocean Views in Mendocino at Seaside Studio, Upstairs on Main Street

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

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Mendocino, CA
  • Popular LocationTemple of Kwan Tai3 min walk
  • Popular LocationMendocino Art Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationRussian Gulch State Park3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Epic Ocean Views in Mendocino at Seaside Studio, Upstairs on Main Street

Seaside Studio on Main Street in Mendocino

Immerse yourself in the unique culture and natural beauty of one of Northern California's most historic and picturesque seaside villages.

This spacious upstairs studio apartment has amazing ocean views and two exterior balconies overlooking Mendocino Bay and the Pacific. Convenient central location allows walking through town or strolling down beaches and around headlands. Village shopping and Headlands hiking are steps away. Includes a simple, compact kitchen to prepare meals at home. Park the car and put on your walking shoes as everything Mendocino has to offer is within an easy stroll through town. Perfect spot to enjoy Mendocino's many fine restaurants, shops and galleries.

Our bright, modern, 900 sq ft studio features 14 foot ceilings, skylights, cork floors, a queen size bed, flat screen with direcTV, kitchen / dining area, full bath with over sized tub / whirlpool jets and wireless internet.

Step out onto one of two exterior balconies offering dramatic views of the Mendocino Headlands State Park and the Pacific Ocean.

We are happy to assist you with all the ins and outs of this picturesque town and help make your Mendocino experience a cherished memory.

Please note:

This friendly, modern space is bright and airy... morning sun is abundant!

There is some daytime noise from the small shop located below the apartment. The shop is open from 10:30 until 5:30 daily.

Our compact kitchen is equipped with a 4 burner propane stove/oven, dishwasher, granite counter tops, toaster, coffee maker, and an eclectic collection of pots, pans, basic cooking utensils, assorted dishes and silverware. We have most everything you might need for a simple meal. Simple amenities include organic instant oatmeal, coffee and tea.

There is no land line telephone here but cell phone reception is great.

No smoking. No pets.

Street parking is free and does not require any meters or permits.

Walking is the best way to get around. Bring comfortable walking shoes and discover the amazing details of this historic town!

Connect! We provide hi speed wireless internet, AppleTV, direcTV and an aux cable on the Bose stereo for your iPod.

Property manager

Deborah

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Epic Ocean Views Seaside Studio Upstairs Main Street Apartment
Epic Ocean Views Mendocino Seaside Studio Upstairs Main Street
Epic Ocean Views Seaside Studio Upstairs Main Street
Epic Ocean Views Seaside Studio Upstairs Main Street Apartment
Epic Ocean Views Mendocino Seaside Studio Upstairs Main Street
Epic Ocean Views Seaside Studio Upstairs Main Street Apartment
Epic Ocean Views Mendocino Seaside Studio Upstairs Main Street
Epic Ocean Views Seaside Studio Upstairs Main Street

About the neighborhood

Mendocino

Located in Mendocino, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ford House Visitor Center and Museum and Kelley House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Noyo Harbor and Skunk Train. Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 1 min walk
  • Temple of Kwan Tai - 3 min walk
  • Mendocino Art Center - 5 min walk
  • Big River - 18 min walk
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • Goodlife - 7 min walk
  • Patterson's Pub - 7 min walk
  • Dick's Place - 3 min walk
  • Flow Restaurant and Lounge - 3 min walk
  • Frankie's Ice Cream Cafe - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Epic Ocean Views in Mendocino at Seaside Studio, Upstairs on Main Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Epic Ocean Views in Mendocino at Seaside Studio, Upstairs on Main Street?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Epic Ocean Views in Mendocino at Seaside Studio, Upstairs on Main Street?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Epic Ocean Views in Mendocino at Seaside Studio, Upstairs on Main Street located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is steps from Mendocino Headlands State Park and Temple of Kwan Tai. Ford House Visitor Center and Museum and Kelley House Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 90 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ariel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never had such a terrible experience with a rental or treatment by a host. Still waiting for my refund or any communication from the host what so ever, regarding the conditions we found upon arrival. Everything was dirty with cans full of garbage, dirty laundry, beds obviously slept in, dirty and unmade. We arrived at 9pm after a long day driving to an uncleaned and lived in space. The people living in the commercial room below being very loud and felt unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Mari S.

Strange Visitor
On the first night while sleeping we had an unexpected visitor knocking at our door. My Husband tried to see the person at the door but the porch light was burned out. He opened the door slightly and found a young Woman dressed in black with a hooded jacket. She insisted on coming in to get her mail—he said there was no mail here, she demanded our names. My Husband told her in a stern voice that there was nothing here for her and told her leave and closed the door. We were both shook up thinking she may have been baiting us…we contacted the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff reported to us they wouldn’t be able to be in the area for a few hours. We barricaded the front door and tried to get back to sleep. The next morning the Young Woman was walking through the backyard where several out buildings were. She continued lurking around the area through our entire stay. It was unnerving.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

cc b.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Over priced and run down
Yes the view is wonderful BUT The accommodations are run down and dirty. Weird items just randomly stuffed into places. Like it’s someone’s home on a regular basis. The windows have black mold all over them and dirt. The dishwasher wasn’t working . The windows don’t open because there rotten. Big open space and you have. Queen Murphy bed?!?! WHY This place needs a serious facelift. I know it’s not cheap or easy to remodel, especially in that area. But do A deep clean , some fresh paint, and updated the furniture. That would almost make it worth the $$$ , with those small improvements. But I wouldn’t recommend or stay again! It’s WAY overpriced for what you get, RUNDOWN and DIRTY!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Craig H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
We weren't able to stay as the key wasn't where the VRBO directions said it was and we couldn't contact the owner. We arrived to find the business where the key was supposed to be was not in business any longer. I checked with an adjacent business hoping the key might be there, but no. My wife tried for over an hour to reach the owner through VRBO chat with no response. We tried to call the owners phone several times with no answer other than a notice the mailbox was full. After driving for more than 4 hours we needed to find another place to stay. The owner responded to the VRBO chat the next morning - October 9, with an apology and an offer for a full refund, which we happily accepted. We are still waiting for the refund with no response to 2 further VRBO chat messages from us requesting informaition. And an additional attempt at a phone call - still no answer and a full mailbox. We have stayed at this property before with no issues which makes this experience even more disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Views Can’t Be Beat!
We had coffee on the deck watching the waves and storms roll through. Right in the heart of Mendocino, you can walk the entire town from the front door. Really fun to see the place in the opening credits of Murder, She Wrote! Fantastic stay, definitely will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sofia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fresh
Nostalgic
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
We loved staying here, the relaxing vibe was just what we needed! Thank you again Deb!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shylia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
We had a great time and it’s definitely a do over 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dallas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but needs TLC
Great location right on Main Street, facing the ocean and adjoining the headlands park with great walking paths and spectacular wild flowers. The place is a bit run down. There’s a sign saying the dishwasher is broken. There’s a sign saying the windows can’t be opened because they are falling apart. The linoleum floor is clean, but very badly marked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ocean
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

robert

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unit wasn’t cleaned when we arrived at 4pm. Couldn’t get timely response from owner. Booked another accommodation and were charged anyway

2/10 Terrible

jacob m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
scam
booked a week in advance. property owner ignored us for 5 days (sent her multiple messages in the week leading up to our vacation and she ignored them all). when the day of our vacation comes, she cancels our reservation 3 hours before check in (when we’re already in mendocino) with no warning. her first communication with us was telling us she was cancelling. listen to the reviews, don’t book this place. plenty of cheaper and more reliable places to stay at in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gregory W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Had to Abandon ship
Awful experience and I didn’t stay for more than 30 minutes. Upon arrival in Mendocino on New Years Eve 2022. Get to rental and bam. Hits us right in the face.. looks like someone is living here. Dirty everything. Bed unmade, towels dirty. Bathroom filthy. Trash, dishes, everything. Shocked we call host… no answer. Robot voicemail. leave a message. Go to VRBO account. Leave a message. No response. Not having anywhere to go and losing daylight we began to clean. 🤬 so gross! Get to the bathroom and give up, and rent in a town away. Called Deborah if that is her name, and verbally canceled. Guess Debo didn’t get the message cuz VRBO says we stayed in that disgusting place. Worst of all, I left recouping the bill to credit card company because it was so egregious/ cut and dry to me. Can’t cancel if you can’t contact host. credit card co shoots it back to me to recoup from a scam artist that has no address and a phone number that never answers or calls back in Hawaii. Worst experience in short term rental. I’m out $740. Read the reviews people pass up this jerk and her scam.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Traci N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Double booked!!
This place was double booked when we arrived. Ultimately Deb helped us find another spot on Main Street which was appreciated but it cost an extra $600 bucks. Not cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

David S. S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A Funky (and not in a good way) Disappointment
Shabby, not very clean, no Internet or television working, and no manager available ("Deborah" did not return our call for assistance). Tricky to find because the directions were outdated and told us to look for a store that no longer exists in order to find the apartment above it. The views and central location were good, however.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Jennifer J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible Communication/Dirty Rental
Location/view was the only nice thing my husband and I can say about this place. Checkin date on May 12th. I reviewed the checkin instructions early in the day and noticed that the instructions ask you to call the property owners if you are getting there after 5:30. I called and left a message, as well as emailing. We arrived after driving 3 hrs with still no call or response as to how to get in the studio. Come to find out the key was under a shell on the deck ----- this was NOT in the instuctions and how were we to find that in the dark. We had to find alternative lodging for the night. We called VRBO and instructed to drive over to the property and call VRBO back in order to take next steps. We did and they too tried to contact the owners with no success. We were offered a $100 inconvenience fee from VRBO. We finally found the key under the shell to get in. We were met with A DIRTY BED and DIRTY/SOMEWHAT WET towels in the bathroom. That is disgusting during any time but even more so during this pandemic!! We were so blown away. SO disappointing that the owners have still NOT responded or contacted me about the situation. We had to go by Clorox wipes, change the bed and things we should never have had to do in a rental. All and all, not a good rental. Location/view was beautiful but what we went through really tainted the whole experience. Wouldn't recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Sue S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We cancelled last minute
We were hoping for a least the cleaning fee credited back , but no reply. We booked the same place weekend before but owner cancelled on us , as it was double booked through another site. Then we booked again but was sick and couldn’t go. We love Mendocino , but will not book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View and Perfect Location
Hard to decide whether to have meals on our deck with the beautiful view or at any of a number of great local restaurants within easy walking distance. We got off to a bit of a rocky start due to store below our space being remodeled. Not very peaceful the first two nights as they worked late. The rest of our 7 night stay stay was as peaceful as we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Heather

Nice holiday getaway
We enjoyed a short holiday getaway in Mendocino and enjoyed staying at this cute and spacious studio. The view is truly amazing and the proximity to the Mendocino Headlands and downtown shops are unbeatable. However, there were a few challenges, including 1) poor communication from the host and insufficient check-in instructions (which caused some stress on our drive up since we needed a late check-in) and 2) the ant infestation problem (which I was prepared for from reading previous reviews). We had several food items totally destroyed by ants (even after properly storing), which was disappointing and frustrating. The ants were in the freezer and refrigerator, and throughout the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Fabulous place right in the heart of Mendocino. The second bedroom was a little tight for our daughters, but they had a good attitude and made it work fine. And the pictures made it crystal clear that the second bedroom is small, so no complaints. Loved the balcony and the chairs overlooking the cliffs and the water. And there's a really friendly neighbor - Caleb - how added to the charm. I highly recommend this spot and expect to be back there soon enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

marissa p.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Owner cancelled last minute
The owner cancelled via email the morning of the stay. Mendocino has had a water shortage fora month. She could have let me know it was a problem before I made the 2 hr. Trip. This is unacceptable,if it was me that cancelled I would have had to pay cancelation fees. It was a huge inconvenience and ruined my vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

randa c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
This is a delightful place to stay in many ways. The bed was so comfortable. The room so light-filled. The deck was entertaining. There were many little amenities to cover all our needs. However, the host was difficult to communicate with. We had some issues with billing she solved eventually. We had no trouble checking in since a key was hidden under an obvious shell. But, we didn't know until we got there it would be there. Her check-in instructions weren't up to date, and she didn't respond to several attempts to contact her. Other than old and cracked plastic chairs on the deck, everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kamala S., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location, views, housing
We were up to celebrate my sister's life, our memorial held at Big River, and the location was perfect. The balconies were splendid, kitchen had all that was needed, comfy bed, and a place of comfort and safety. Thank you! Special thanks to Caleb for helping with the wifi new pw.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021