Root's End
Hosted by Molly · Mendocino, California
5 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 4 acres
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Reviews
96% Recommend308 ratings · 246 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Great little spot to stay and a really communicative and helpful host! Other reviews have mentioned that the house felt damp - hate to break it to you but thats just kinda what its like in that part of CA in late fall and over the winter. I thought it was really well looked after and nicely equipped, and comfy enough for 3 to sleep in.
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Henry W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
With kids ·
Tiny House Among the Redwoods
Great spot, close to town and really enjoyed the space. Firewood provided was a nice touch.
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Ray G.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
19 ft campervan ·
Root's End Tent Site
Molly was a great host! Convenient to downtown Mendocino. The site was situated in a redwood grove and felt very tranquil!
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Angela Greenaway G.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Woods Tent Site
I stayed at the woods site, and it was fantastic. It’s a short walk from the parking spot and gives you your own private area in the woods. Would stay again!
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Benjamin K.
2 reviews
We were excited to stay here, but our experience ended up being a bit disappointing. The cabin had a really strong musky, almost mildewy smell, and it stayed pretty damp inside even with the windows open. By morning, everything — bedding, clothes, even the floor — felt a little wet. We also noticed some mold in the fridge and on a few utensils, which made it feel less clean than expected.
The pricing also felt pretty steep for what we got. Our one-night stay came out to almost $400, with $35 charged per bed for bedding, a $20 processing fee just to add bedding, plus a $30 guest fee and $60 cleaning fee. It’s a cute space, but paying extra for basic bedding (per bed!) on top of everything else felt unreasonable, especially since the tiny house is set up right in someone’s backyard.
We really like the idea of the place and think it could be great with some better ventilation, a deep clean, and clearer pricing upfront
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Alex D.
2 months on Hipcamp
Not my cup of tea, no towels, no heating, no bedding (I think you have to request it). Expensive for what it is, location is good however and the mattresses are comfy. Overall I won't be back
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Chris C.
2 years on Hipcamp
My wife and I loved the campsite. It was tucked away on the property and felt private. The grounds are beautiful. The bathroom is clean. They provided a heavy duty wagon which made transporting all of our gear easy. Would absolutely come back for another stay here and recommend to others.
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Nat L.
2 reviews
What a beautiful, peaceful place. Exactly as discribed. I would come back again if we come back this way.
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Melody V.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Root's End Tent Site
Nice site for a medium-sized tent. A larger tent wouldn’t fit unless placed in the parking area. No trees suitable for a hammock, so I had to hang mine across the path outside the campsite.
The access road is covered in fine powdery dust that kicks up easily—could be an issue on windy days.
The biggest downside was the lack of non-potable water. I knew there was no drinking water, but expected access to water for washing and cleaning.
The site itself is spacious, quiet, and clean. The outhouse is shared with one other campsite and was well maintained.
Convenient location, close to town.
Overall, a good experience.
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Marcelo M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Beautiful property, very well maintained trails. The Sunset cabin was lovely, perfectly nestled in a very private little cove, comfortable and easy to find. We only wish we could have stayed longer!!
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Leah S.
2 reviews
We were fortunate to be the only guests our first night. We were in Campsite 1 and it was clean, peaceful and fairly private, surrounded by trees and bushes. Lots of firewood was located at each site and made for nice campfires each evening.
Pit toilets were very clean and hardly smelled (probably due to the ample wood shavings available to cover…). Close enough to Mendocino to easily ride our bikes into town.
Overall a good experience.
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Bonnie M.
2 reviews
Molly's Woods Tent Site was perfect! I highly recommend it. Even though it was located just a short distance from her residence, and a few other Hipcamp options on the property (cabin, tent site), it was private and quiet. Site was as described with a perfect, flat spot for a tent, a cool custom table and bench,. fire ring, and plenty of firewood. The toilet was clean and perfectly located. Molly clearly communicated check in/out process and was very responsive. Her property is a short walk from Mendocino. We really enjoyed the town and the area. Will definitely book Molly's site again.
Steve E.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Such a great spot!! We would definitely stay again. Thank you!
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Heather D.
4 months on Hipcamp
At $165 per night, for an outdoor shack, with an outhouse, and no bedding, we were a little bit surprised to be asked to pay an additional $30 fee to have my service animal join us, as we typically camp to avoid any booking issues. While this experience was quaint & firewood was provided, I feel it was a bit pricey for the experience, especially given the additional cost of staying beyond 11:00am (late checkout)…for camping.
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Dru M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Root's End Tent Site
This is a lovely place to camp with family or friends. Super close to the coast and all the wonderful and beauty of Mendocino close by. We enjoyed downtown, Big River Beach, Russian Gulch, and the Lighthouse - all a 10min drive from here. Feels like a camping setting with all the surrounding redwoods.
I didn’t realize there was going to be so much additional charge for more people at the site. It doesn’t quite make sense since it only means more people are using the pit toilet.
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Viet Ly G.
2 reviews
What a lovely retreat! The sunset cabin is secluded in the woods and gives you the elements of camping without having to set up a tent. There is a short walk from where you park the car but a wagon is provided to transport heavy items. Walking to Mendocino is a straight shot and takes about 30 minutes.
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Paige C.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
25 ft campervan · With kids ·
Root's End Tent Site
Loved Molly's little spot, surrounded by redwoods, well maintained, we grilled some marshmallows on the campfire, and the kids enjoyed seeing deer roaming in the garden. Molly and her family were very welcoming. Thank you!
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Claire O.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
With pets ·
Sunset Cabin
I stayed in the sunset cabin which had a comfortable bed in the loft, and a futon down below. The best part was that there was already cut wood for the fire pit outside so that I could just worry about showing up with what I needed, and I still was able to enjoy the evening with a nice fire. We also had a private outhouse which was great since the cabin is more removed than the other sites (more privacy!) and would have taken longer walk to get to the outhouse used for the other sites.
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Allison B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Woods Tent Site
Such a cute little place for the tent spot, especially. Great communication. Friendly and informative.
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Christine G.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Woods Tent Site
Just like a public campground, minus the noise and cars and smelly bathrooms. Beautiful setting, total privacy, and so quiet you can hear the sea’s roar at night. We loved our stay and would definitely return.
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Clint B.
2 reviews
We stayed at the woods site for a short couples retreat and it was so wonderful. The site is beautifully designed to feel very private and secluded. Molly was responsive and a great host. It was super close to Mendocino and Fort Bragg. I couldn’t recommend it enough and we can’t wait to come back.
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Sofia B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
With kids ·
Tiny House Among the Redwoods
We stayed at the Tiny house- my 7 yr old grandson and myself. Easy access to town (though we drove each time) and very workable to stay, grill over the fire, play darts. So nice to have plenty of firewood provided! Unlike some other reviewer, we heard NOTHING from the street, nor too close to other campers (though it was not full). Even the lighted pathway to drop toilet/ outhouse was clean and efficient. Lots of birds to listen to in the mornings and evenings. Sweet spot.
Rise R.
8 reviews
Quiet, cozy, wooded property with a great host. Entertaining wildlife, too. Would stay again anytime.
Rick S.
17 reviews
It’s clear the owner takes pride in the property. It’s well kept, little hand-painted signs, designated paths, and parking for each site/cabin/shack. It’s definitely not a super private site. None of them are. The two campsites are maybe 15-20 yards away from each other with trees and bushes between. You can’t see each other but you can definitely hear each other. We stayed at Roots End and it is the largest of the two sites but also the least private of the two. You’re literally within viewing distance of the owners front porch. I do want to be clear though, It’s a nice place and you can’t go wrong to stay here but I personally prefer sites that are a little more private. But for a quick get away to a nice spot, great amenities, and a short distance to nearby attractions; it couldn’t get much better than this. Molly gave us as much privacy as she could and their property was VERY well maintained. It’s about 20 mins from Fort Bragg and about 30 mins to Navarro Beach and just far enough off the main road that you don’t hear traffic unless it’s emergency services. There is also low light pollution in the area so you get a great view of the stars at night from this site. Overall, we would recommend this site to other hip campers and appreciate the TLC that Molly puts into her property. It definitely shows.
Briana H.
5 reviews
A really sweet place within walking distance to Mendocino! We were there for the Music Festival and it was perfect. Quiet, peaceful, great little fireplace and tons of wood. We will be back!
Will P.
22 reviews
Molly was welcoming and friendly as we arrived. The shack was absolutely adorable! The bed was firm (which I love for my back), the light shining in the morning is lovely, and I love the seclusion of the outhouse! Everything was clean and well kept. Would stay again!
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Alexa M.
2 reviews
This is a beautifully cared for, cozy, lovely site. Fresh woodchips on the paths, great signage, quiet and all-around great. Would be easy even with little kids.
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Jennifer J.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
The Fisherman's Cabin was a wonderful weekend escape for my wife and myself. Even though we were only a ~25m walk from Mendocino, it felt like we were in the middle of the woods. Symphony of birds both at dusk and dawn. The facilities were as described. Futon for sleeping was comfortable. Even with the fog and chilly night time, we were warm enough under provided blankets, but did sleep in long underwear. Overall feels quite private, but some of the other sites were occasionally loud at night but eventually quieted down. Communication with host was great.
Jonathan K.
3 reviews
Amazing experience at Woods tent site. This camping site is so protected and private. It was surrounded by woods and really pretty. It felt like we were deep in the woods. I love the little paths to get to the campsite and the bathroom. We had a great time!
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Linda M.
5 years on Hipcamp
Molly's place was sweet, charming and peaceful. I loved listening to the birdsongs! The outhouse was clean and didn't smell. Our site was stocked with a picnic table and firewood, and wood chips helped greatly with the dirt. We had some trouble getting our van level but were able to get into a pretty good position with Molly's suggestions and our levelers. She was also willing to let us park elsewhere on the property to sleep but that wasn't necessary.
Marge L.
2 reviews
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Mendocino, Mendocino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Molly R.
Joined in November 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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