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10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
9 Dec 2025
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Mary R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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Mendocino Village Water Tower - Ocean & Garden Views
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In the heart of Mendocino's Historic District, The Tower offers a charming retreat with well-appointed accommodations for 1 or 2 couples. Enjoy ocean and garden views from this unique abode, complete with a cheerful kitchen to prepare your meals and a fenced garden perfect for bikes, kayaks, and kids.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m
Popular amenities
- Ocean view
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
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About this property
Mendocino Village Water Tower - Ocean & Garden Views
- ***PLEASE NOTE: The tower is only available for rental for stays between 3 nights minimum and up to one month maximum***
This includes all furnishing, utilities and laundry plus its own private high speed internet.
The Tower is located in the Mendocino National Historic District, a short walk from restaurants, beaches, shopping, spas, galleries, and local wine, film, mushroom, whale, and film festivals. Little River Airport and golf course are less than 5 miles.
LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT OF MENDOCINO, unlike many so- called 'Mendocino' listings that are miles from town. The Tower offers well-appointed accommodations for 1 or 2 couples or a small group with pretty garden and ocean views. Stretch your travel budget by preparing some of your meals in the cheerful kitchen or walk to one of the fine local restaurants. The fenced garden creates a peaceful environment and accommodates bikes, kayaks, and children. Smoke-Free environment. No pets, please.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car not required
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
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)
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mendocino is home to this holiday home. Kelley House Museum and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Skunk Train and Mendocino Art Center. Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Mendocino travel guide
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Mendocino, CA
What's nearby
Mendocino Headlands State Park2 min walk - 0.2 km
Temple of Kwan Tai5 min walk - 0.4 km
Agate Beach16 min walk - 1.4 km- Mendocino Art Center1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Kelley House Museum5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
- Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)130 min drive
Restaurants
- Brickery Pizza8 min walk
- Goodlife Cafe & Bakery5 min walk
- Waiting Room8 min walk
- Little River Inn5 min drive
- Terra Mar Kitchen13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Mendocino Village Water Tower - Ocean & Garden Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Mendocino Village Water Tower - Ocean & Garden Views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mendocino Village Water Tower - Ocean & Garden Views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Mendocino Village Water Tower - Ocean & Garden Views located?
Situated in Mendocino, this holiday home is steps away from Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino Headlands State Park and Temple of Kwan Tai. Kelley House Museum and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are also within 10 minutes.
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Mendocino Village Water Tower - Ocean & Garden Views Reviews
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Alice B.
29 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! House is great, has everything you need. Garden is beautiful. Location is amazing, close to everything. My boys loved playing soccer across the way. We had such a great time. Can’t wait to come back!
Alice B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Terry L.
18 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. The Water Tower was comfortable. The view of the garden from the living room was beautiful and peaceful. The kitchen was well equipped. We want to go back!!
Terry L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Joanna
1 Jun 2025
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Not only is this house amazing -- beautiful and comfortable -- but the garden is dreamy and the hosts are sweet, charming, and delightfully hospitable. We love the water tower and will return again and again!
Joanna
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Water Tower
This is my fifth or sixth time here, there’s hardly any other place in Mendocino I would stay. Super quiet, wonderful hosts, great location, comfortable beds, gorgeous garden to sit in. Three blocks from everywhere in Mendocino Village, yet close to the headlands and ocean.
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
robert b.
12 Mar 2025
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Great getaway
I’ve been coming to Mendocino for many years. This time came with a buddy to do some hiking restaurants. We were greeted by our friendly host and quickly sank into our comfortable space.Plenty of room and very quiet location. A big plus!Enjoy your stay here, we did.
robert b.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Eva K.
8 Aug 2023
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Garden Paradise
The water tower was in a lovely neighborhood with a quick walk to restaurants, shops and the beach. The garden was peaceful and beautiful with lovely flowers and birds. Would stay here again.
Eva K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Tom D.
29 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing View!
Staying in a unique, renovated, water tower was a great experience. The tower is fully equipped to meet all your vacation needs. We will likely reserve some time here again!
Tom D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Margaret M.
3 Jan 2024
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Comfortable stay at Mendocino Tower
This was such a wonderful, unusual place, a converted water tower with three levels of living space. Wonderful ocean views, beautiful garden outside the living room and close to restaurants and shops in Mendocino! The view from the roof is amazing. We really enjoyed our stay!
Margaret M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Trudi H.
2 Aug 2023
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Perfect
We had a beautiful stay! Very nice owners! It was Extremely clean, comfortable, and quiet! Gorgeous garden, and love walking the neighborhood and Headlands. We love the great restaurants too! We have been visiting Mendocino for over 50 years, it’s magical!
Trudi H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Cynthia K.
8 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mendocino Delight!
The water tower was great fun, was very well appointed and accommodated our daughter, my husband and I very comfortably. Weathering the epic storm over the weekend, Diane and Adrien took very good of care of us! I would definitely recommend this delight as THE place to stay in Mendocino.
Cynthia K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Margaret M.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Water Tower repeat stay was a pleasure
Second time at the Mendocino Water Tower and once again we enjoyed our stay. Beautiful accommodations and love the water views from the windows facing the Pacific. Enjoyed the restaurants in town & the well-equipped kitchen. Many nearby shops to walk to and opportunities not far away for hiking in state parks and Point Cabrillo lighthouse. Appreciate the responsiveness of the property manager.
Margaret M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Cynthia D.
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and relaxing
This was the break I needed. Comfortable home; complete kitchen; beautiful private garden; central location; ocean views; off-street parking; quiet, dark nights for good sleeping. I appreciated the small touches: ceramic plates in kitchen (instead of the scratched plastic so many vacation rentals have), a vase of fresh calla lilies on the kitchen table, fluffy warm quilts, etc.
Cynthia D.
Stayed 24 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Eric D.
8 Nov 2024
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Another great trip to Mendocino and the Water Tower
We’ve been coming here for years and it’s always great. The new owners are keeping up the house and garden well. The town is busy again with some new shops and many of the same restaurants. The cliff walks and forest hikes were delightful as always. Hopefully we’ll back same time next year!
Eric D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Marian T.
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mendocino Perfection
Walk to shops and restaurants. We hiked Russian Gulch and Jughandle state parks, enjoyed the play, Ripcord, across the street, Pt Arena almost full moon lighthouse tour and the dahlias at the Botanical gardens.
Marian T.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Philip V.
19 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Tower Trip
This a magical place ! Whether contemplating one’s day amidst the garden with the help of Anna’s hummingbirds or surveying the whole of Mendocino from the railing of the water tower, my wife and I depart physically rejuvenated and mentally refreshed beyond our expectations.
Our spirits have been lifted !
Philip V.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
12 Aug 2024
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FANTASTIC VENUE
Share a part of history by staying in one of the grand Water Towers in Mendocino. Perfect, tip top condition. Fully renovated with modern conveniences! A few blocks away from a bustling Main Street with shops and tempting restaurants and yet a quiet and peaceful location. No need for a car. Stroll down the lane and get a full view of the extraordinary Mendocino architecture. Perfect stay with no complaints!
Karen M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Elissa D.
13 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
We lived this property. Being right in the village for our short stay was so convenient and the views from the tower were very cool. We all loved the beautiful garden setting, and the Mendocino Headlands trail was right down the street.
We traveled as a family with our two young boys. Though the space is a bit tight, the history and charm of the property, and the novelty of climbing to each room outweighed the lack of interior space by far for all of us. It was a beautiful Mendocino experience.
Elissa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Russell H.
20 Jul 2024
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Just the place I want to stay in Mendocino.
Everything was just as described. The garden around the tower was very nice and many fine bird and flower pictures were taken. The bed downstairs was a bit of a puzzle at first, but user error accounted for that. There were four of us, and the kitchen was fine for this. Communications with the host were truly excellent. Fan over stove needs minor fix, but it works fine. I did not want to leave this property.
Russell H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Laurie F.
22 Jan 2026
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Such an amazing weekend. Everything was perfect!
Laurie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Joanna H.
2 Dec 2025
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This is our fourth visit to the water tower, and it's been wonderful every time! One of our favorite things is the second floor bedroom, surrounded with light and the ocean view from the bed. We also love taking cocktails up to watch the sunset up from top of the tower.
Joanna H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
17 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around beautiful and so convenient to everything.
The tower, the garden, the location, the view, the hosts - couldnt be better. Be prepared for stairs!
Jennifer P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Dave T.
28 Jul 2025
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Wonderful property. Fabulous hosts. A joy to visit…again! Thank you!
Dave T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Charles A.
4 Sept 2018
Delightful place to Stay
The water tower is a very comfortable and fun place to stay in Mendocino. It is very well appointed and maintained and the location can’t be beat.
Charles A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Linzy W.
27 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mendocino is where I spent most of my summers growing up and I was grateful to share this village with my family! Beautiful location and walking distance all around the town! Melanie the host was wonderful and responsive!
Linzy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025