Mendocino Seaside Cottages

I recently stayed here and was very impressed. The staff were courteous, and the other guests staying in adjacent rooms were quiet and polite. The room itself was clean, larger than expected, and stocked with delicious snacks and beverages. The property backs onto the Headlands state park, with views of the ocean and the park from both the windows from the room and from the deck. I highly recommend staying here and will be back.

Mendocino Seaside Cottage is our favorite place to stay. I hesitate to mention which room we like the best for fear it won’t be vacant when we go back. Mel, the owner, is the nicest and friendliest proprietor we’ve ever met. The 3 different rooms we’ve stayed in have been quiet, clean and comfortable. It’s within walking distance to the shops but not close enough to be bothered with foot traffic/​cars. We love listening to the ocean from the deck and walking along the headlands. We couldn’t ask for a better place to get away and relax!!!

Stayed in the Vista View room which had wonderful views of the headlands. Convenient for hiking the headlands with the dog and proximity to the town. I’m giving 4 stars because for some reason, I did not get any housekeeping service in the 3 days I was there. Contacted the owner, but didn’t receive a response.

We have been going to seaside for some 15 years, we love the proximity to the village & ocean cliffs yet private and out of the tourist area. Its ocean views and comfortable home like feel, not to mention the beautiful gardens bring us back year after year.
This last visit we got the pleasure of finally meeting Mel, the owner and we felt as if we were old friends although we had never met. What more can I say, we will continue to visit annually and recommend this to everyone!

What a wonderful, beautiful get~away! We stayed here on our 5^th trip to this quaint little town and picked the Seaside Cottages this time ~ we will
«Certainly» be returning! We absolutely enjoyed our stay! Very clean with gorgeous grounds surrounding! A private patio to watch the ocean sunsets ~ Doesn’t get any better than that!

My boyfriend and I stayed here for our birthdays in August of 2014. We searched high and low for a place that accomodated pets. We came across Seaside Cottages and so happy we did! Mel, the innkeeper, was so helpful, friendly and accomodating and a delight to talk to! We stayed in the Tropical cottage, that features two fireplaces and a huge jaccuzi tub. The inside is so nice and clean. The privated back private patio was a bonus. Just had to open the fenced gate to walk out through the fields to the bluffs. We walked to town which was just a short walk! We were left alone and had total privacy, but if we needed something we were able to call Mel or the caretaker of the property. We will definitely be returning in the near future.

We stayed there Thanksgiving weekend with two dogs. It was wonderful time and everything about the weekend and place exceeded our expectations. Long walks to the beach was just outside the door.

My husband and I stayed at the penthouse suite of Mendocino seaside cottages. Everything was just perfect, from the views to the amenities to all the nice little touches. The room is huge with a hot tub and a steam shower. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, plates, cutlery, glasses, etc. There is also a small basket of goodies but they didn’t seem that tempting ;) we brought our own breakfast and ate it at the dining table which is next to the window. Mel wasn’t here himself so we were greeted by Norm who was very welcoming! Overall it was a great stay!

Staying in the Penthouse suite; fantastic ocean view, love the jacuzzi and the fireplace! Great setting for a romantic gettaway for sure.
The town of Mendocino itselself is a funny artist-​filled small town with fancy tourists and local hippies :)
Very good vibe at both i.e. town and cottage, a relaxing and beautiful place to stay.

Enjoyed two nights in this exquisite location. Owner was very pleasant and the facility was well maintained.

Mel et al are fantastic! Über fast responses to any and all questions, everything was as promised.
Great location, northern part of village of Mendocino. Upon parking the car, we never used it until we left as we walked everywhere. Just bring a flashlight as it is mos def dark when walking back from late night trips to restaurants and pubs. About 10 minute into town but be wary walking on Lansing at night as there is more auto traffic than one might think.
Stayed in Special Occasion room. Ocean view. Clean. DVD/​CD/​tv worked fine. Gas fireplace controlled via thermostat. Great jacuzzi! Small fridge convenient. Complimentary, custom champagne. Yum.
Hiked the nearby Headlands trails and along the beach. Good exercise, lots of nice people to take your pix for you and lots of dogs.

We stayed in the Kit Kat Honeymoon suite. What an amazing view right from the bed is a straight view out to the ocean. Open window french doors lead out to the wood deck where two chairs await and a beautiful sunset viewing. Or chill in the jacuzzi tub and watch from multiple windows surrounding. At first I worried about privacy, but it was very private and we hardly noticed there were others staying in this quaint little cottage by the sea. We brought our bikes and enjoyed riding along the coast and through the small Mendocino downtown. I felt spoiled by this weekend getaway and can’t think of a reason to stay anywhere else in Mendocino. The owner even surprised us with a bottle of champagne to toast our weekend.
Only drawbacks were that the room was very warm when we first arrived as the sun was beating through the windows. Also, this is a bed and breakfast but the breakfast was a basket of old fruit, crackers, pudding, apple sauce, oatmeal, and popcorn. We didn’t eat much of it. We did enjoy the keurig coffee maker.
All in all this cottage really made our weekend and we loved every minute of it!

OK let me first say that this place has it ALL! They are located right next to s state park with no obstruction to the view of the beautiful Mendo coast line. We had a last minute trip we wanted to take there and after trying several other places that were all closed for the night we called Seaside Cottage. We did not get an answer when we called at 9:00 pm on a Thursday but was pleasantly surprised that Mel the owner called me back within a few minutes and was able to accommodate us for the weekend. We stayed 4 days and could not have asked for anything better.
We arrived very late (3:00 AM) and found our room and put in the code lock at the door. We had a full kitchen and huge 2 person bath /​spa tub. This room was great as it was EXTREMELY PRIVATE and had a fantastic view of the coast line.
We had everything we needed and had probably the best 4 day vaca we have had in 20 years. It was exactly what we wanted and couldn’t believe more people didn’t know about this place.
The fact that they are pet friendly is a plus but also was told that they had newer rooms that did not have pets in them if that was needed. We have 2 small dogs that were in heaven with the fireplace and private patio area for all of us to kick back and take it all in!
They do not offer breakfast or traditional B & B stuff you would expect at a place like this but do offer the kitchen in the one room and refrigerators in the other rooms. This is the way we like it as we did not want to socialize with other guest and gave us more time alone to just hang out. The downtown area is only a few minute walk and you will have access to everything breakfast there.
We will definitely be coming back here and are already looking at dates we can make that happen!

We just spent 3 nights at the cottage. We had a lovely room with a fireplace, refrig, microwave and sink. The room also had a large jacuzzi tub and a double shower and steam room. We ha a deck that overlooked headlands and ocean. We were able to easily walk to Mendocino and the ocean. The room had beautiful views with lots of privacy. We had a wonderful time and will definitely return. The cottage is in tthe perfect location to enjoy Mendocino. It is a ten minute walk to the town. Mel had a bottle of Champagne on ice waiting for us in the room for our anniversary. I highly recommend Mendocino Seaside Cottage

What a great place. Right across the street from the Mendocino Headlands Park. We walked to the bluffs every morning and night with our dogs. We searched on the Internet to find a dog friendly place with an ocean view and this place fits the bill. We stayed in the Tropical Cottage. The bathroom was amazing. There is a small little kitchen which was great for cooking our meals. Over all the place was very cozy with amazing views.
We arrived late, but were surprised to find a bottle of Champagne and some chocolates waiting for us. What a nice touch.
While bathroom, bed area and fireplace look newly refurbished, the closet, and the cabinets do need to be redone.
We would definitely come back and recommend this place to everyone.

Location — 4 stars
Ambiance — 2 stars
Cleanliness — 2 stars
Hospitality — 1 star
Amenities — 2 stars
Total — 2 stars
I really wanted to like this place, but it is tired and rundown. We stayed in the Vista View room and while the views were outstanding, the décor was very 80’s (light salmon and hunter green décor). The paint is scuffed, moldings are separating and there are cobwebs in the corners of the ceiling. Overall while the room appeared to be clean, on closer inspection, it really does need a good cleaning top to bottom, the molding around the bathroom door, especially where the light switch is located was black with grime and worn. Like someone mentioned before, the inn keeper apparently supplies everything from Costco, from the jug containers of soap and shampoo to the polyester sheets on the bed. The pillows were as flat as pancakes so we resorted to sleeping on the shams as well.
Someone marked this as a B&B…this is definitely not a B&B, unless you count the prepackaged Costco danish, pudding, peaches and granola bar in a small basket as the breakfast.
When you arrive there is a phone to check-​in, I called the number — no answer. I called the second number for the assistant — he asked what room we were staying in. I told him I didn’t know and he said he couldn’t help me without knowing what room since the keys are kept in lock boxes outside the entrances. I called the main number again and got Mel, he also asked me what room I was staying in. Incredible that no one is on site to great you! In fact we did not see anyone who works here the entire 2 night stay. So if you want a place that you’re not bothered with any sort of hospitality, then this is your place. Personally, we had high hopes since this was a midway point on our trip and we were looking forward to a quaint and cozy resting spot for a couple days in which we could sit on the porch, sip wine and watch the ocean.
Recommendation to the Inn Keeper — give the entire property a good cleaning and a new coat of paint. Trim the brush and do some meaningful landscaping. The potential here is incredible.

Mel, the innkeeper, was so awesome from the moment I booked this hotel that I really wanted to like this place. However, it fell short of expectations. First of all, I do not recommend coming in at night as your actual room is a bit difficult to find. I did appreciate the homey touches in the room (bathroom cups, silverware, etc.), but the room itself was in need of refurbishment. The room also smelled a bit musky, likely because they allow pets. The views however, were amazing.
The cottages are very quaint, but I felt that they were overpriced for the somewhat lack of upkeep and service level.

First, the view from this cottage is absotively AMAZING! Right at the edge of the Mendocino Headlands Park, you’ve got a dazzling panoramic view out the front and a side view that includes the lighthouse and the rugged coast. Absolutely amazing… At night it is so dark, you need a flashlight to maneuver around back to the car. Very cool… I almost hit a deer on the way home one evening. I think I interrupted his dinner.
Second, the cottage itself is a bit… ahem…tired looking. They allow pets (I’m a dog owner (didn’t have him on this trip), but don’t relish the idea of smelling other people’s animals.) so upon entry into the room, you KNOW this is a pet-​friendly place. The amenities are ok. Costco (Kirkland) brand shampoo in a big bottle in the shower, dollar store soap in a bottle in the shower, Costco sheets, etc. The bed pillows need to be taken around back and shot! Pillows are cheap, so that’s an easy fix.
There is a strategically hidden cable TV, DVD player (two chick movies included… nice touch!), coffee maker, refrigerator, etc. All of that stuff was great.
It’s just that the place needs a really good scrubbing and repainting! The pet smell was overwhelming by the second day. The price was quite fair, but even at the lower pricing structure, the place needs to be cleaner… really.
The owner (Mel) was a very nice guy who encouraged us to call him if we needed something. I spoke with him a few times on the phone, but never did meet him… he called himself the «Phantom Innkeeper» during one phone conversation. Ha. Again, he seemed very concerned that we have a good time and made it clear he was available if need be. Sometimes B and B owners can get to be a bit annoying… not this time and I liked it!
Would we stay here again? Probably. Like I said, the VIEW is perhaps one of the best i have ever seen at an inn in this area!

Stayed here for only one night and really wish we could have stayed a lot longer. The penthouse room was spacious and very nicely appointed. The soaking tub and steam shower were wonderful. The turret room with it’s unobstructed views was a wonderful place to sit and read or have a snack, and standing on the little balcony that looked out to the sea gave a peaceful, otherworldly feel that made the whole trip worth it.
This was my first trip to Mendocino, so I don’t have any other local lodging experiences to compare. I’m not sure I really want to go anywhere else after staying here. I read many great reviews of other B&Bs in the area, but I don’t think I will be trying out any of them so long as Mel has the penthouse room available for me.

Spent two nights in the honeymoon suite. It’s the only room that comes with your own parking space, although parking is not an issue, but we found it nice knowing we had a designated spot.
Overall it was a nice enough room, although a bit dated. There’s a microwave, mini-​fridge, along with whatever one would need to fix a quick bite to eat. The owners even provided the coffee along with other treats in a basket. The bed was very comfortable and I really liked how the heater doubled as a faux fireplace.
I believe that all, except for one room, are pet friendly which is pretty cool if you’re like us and like to travel with the four legged family members!