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Ridge Retreat

86%

· Albion, Mendocino, California

3 acres hosted by Elisa C.

1 lodging site

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

We bought this piece of property in 2016 - not because of the Main House, not because of the detached In-law unit, but because this sweet tiny unfinished structure tucked into the trees was screaming to be turned into something fantastic! It became our passion project - and we build it out by insulating, sheet-rocking and adding on this dream bathroom with the vision of creating a truly special space in the trees!This tiny cabin is situated on the edge of forest land boasting redwood and oak trees, ferns, and the occasional wildlife visitor! Trails are just outside the cabin door.Bright yellow claw foot tub to soak in while taking in the expanse of the forest outside of the window. There is a newly built outdoor shower with hot water which is sure to enthrall any camper. If that isn’t enough to thrill, it is also only a 10 minute drive to the scenic California Coast! The tiny cabin has a full-sized bed in the loft space up a steep ladder. For the less nimble, the sofa on the bottom floor folds out to a bed as well. Campers should feel cozy but comfortable in this space. Some basic kitchen supplies are provided including mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, electric kettle, plates, glasses, silverware. Please note, this is not a full kitchen so you may want to bring your camper stove or plan to eat out at one of Mendocino's many fine eateries! There is a forced air Rinnai heater in the unit, so cabin warms up quickly. Strong and reliable wifi. The cabin is on a shared property and 100 yards or so from the main house. We also have a glamping spot on site so you may see other hip campers- or better yet- add this spot to your booking and bring your friends! You may also be greeted boisterously by our young German Sheppard "Kane".

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7 ratings · 6 reviews

Ashlyn R.recommends

November 24, 2023

Tiny Redwood Forest Cabin

If you're looking for pure magic then stay here! I felt like I was in fairytale amongst the beautiful redwoods. I felt right at home in the tiny cabin. Enough privacy and close to the incredible, outdoor shower! Super close to downtown mendocino and other state parks nearby.

Grace P.doesn't recommend

October 4, 2023

Berber Tea Tent

Cot was uncomfortable with no cushion and a bar in the middle. If we didn’t had our own pillows and sleeping bags, I wouldn’t have been able to get any sleep. You could definitely find that level of comfort in a park instead of someone’s yard and with less hidden fees.

Nikki N.recommends

September 13, 2023

Tiny Redwood Forest Cabin

Staying at this spot was such a treat! You can definitely see all the care that’s put into the details. Upon arrival, I immediately had to check out the record collection and put some vinyl on to set the vibes just right. Went to check out the rest of the cabin and was delighted at the site of the gorgeous bathtub in the bathroom. Highly recommend taking a dip for yourself. Also! The outdoor shower was INCREDIBLE! It’s just around the corner from the cabin. It’s beautifully constructed from a redwood tree, with stone inlays at the base, and perfect water pressure that gets toasty warm. We settled in and once it was dinner time, decided to head out to Mendocino and try one of the many tasty restaurants in town. Def recommend checking out Fog Eater (a southern-inspired vegetarian spot). Thoroughly enjoyed staying at this Hipcamp. Such a peaceful, rejuvenating location.

Ruthy G.recommends

June 27, 2023

Tiny Redwood Forest Cabin

Quiet and Calm

Love the calmness and quietness. Surrounded by the woods, and it’s only 15 mins drive to Mendocino Grove. About 5 mins drive to the coast. Bc it’s more “inland” so it’s surprisingly warm in June. Their dog Ken is super cute ☺️

Misha S.recommends

May 8, 2020

Tiny Redwood Forest Cabin

The two of us had a very pleasant stay in the tiny house. Loved being in the redwoods and the house was far enough away from the rest of the buildings on the property that we felt like we were alone.

Ivan O.recommends

April 8, 2020

Tiny Redwood Forest Cabin

Elisa and her family were great hosts. This cabin is a good mix of rustic and creature comforts. The bed was comfortable, the heater warm, and the hot water warm enough, even when it was in the 40s outside. The artwork, floor coverings, and other touches were nice. There's plenty to do within a 30min drive or 10min walk. We would stay here again, but there were a few things some might have challenges with: the ladder to the loft had rungs that were uncomfortable to bare feet and the wood provided for our campfire was wet and did not burn (which is hopefully a seasonal issue).

Location

Albion, Mendocino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Central Pomo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Elisa C.Joined in February 2020

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 7 hours

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