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Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Mendocino, California
  • Caspar Headlands State Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Russian Gulch State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings

Whale Song provides a dramatic setting on the ocean bluff with awesome views of surf, sunsets and Pt. Cabrillo Light House - with three bedrooms (2 kings, 1 queen), two full baths, and just four miles from Mendocino. Can it get much better than this?
There’s a large, expansive deck overlooking the surging ocean with the bluff edge just 25 feet away, a small cove and the lighthouse across the Bay, and - for those indulgent moments - a hot tub.
Just sit back, relax, and marvel in the views.

Whale Song is within walking distance to the State preserve surrounding the Lighthouse and it’s only a half-mile walk to the Caspar Beach. A great getaway... but you'll have to share Whale Song with feathered friends – songbirds, gulls and geese. Because of the cliff front location there is a minimum age of 10 years and over required for any guest.

Although Whale Song is pet friendly, please note that it is limited to dogs only with a maximum number of no more than 2.

Property manager

Mendocino Preferred Vacation Rentals
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English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mendocino

Located in Mendocino, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sea Glass Museum and Kelley House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and Skunk Train. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Mendocino, California

What's nearby

  • Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Caspar Headlands State Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Agate Beach - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Goodlife - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪David's Restaurant & Deli - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale Song - one of the Mendocino Coast's finest offerings located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve, Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park and Caspar Headlands State Beach. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and Jughandle State Natural Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property on the Mendocino Coast

We enjoyed our stay at this property and would recommend to our friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David B.

Love This Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is likely our favorite house rto rent we've found in this area. The view out the large glass windows and from the porch is spectacular. This year we spotted whales migrating on at least 4 days (you need binoculars to see anything more than a "spout ion the distance") and the ones on site are pretty beat up. The location is somewhat secluded even though there's some houses quite close to you on each side. We go in the off season, so we've rarely had any neighbors during our stay. The one thing that you need to be aware of is the lighthouse on the point shines brightly and constantly and will definitely leak through the window shades in the master bedroom, so if you're light sensitive bring some eyeshades to wear

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So restorative!

We enjoyed both the property and the neighboring coastal walks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from SANTA ROSA, CA

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our second stay at Whale Song was as lovely as the first. We arrived later than we’d expected, on a cold dark night, and stepped through the front door to a toasty warm house with warm lighting from lamps turned on in each room. A perfect welcoming. The views in the house are amazing, with the waves crashing and the lighthouse in the background. The house is so cozy, clean, and comfortable, making you feel right at home. We do agree with the other reviewers who have been asking the past couple years for new mattresses! Seems odd that this hasn’t been done yet - kind of a big issue with a pretty simple fix. We only use the bed in the primary bedroom, and it is sunken in, lumpy, and pretty uncomfortable. That fix, and the addition of blackout curtains to block out the lighthouse beam while sleeping, would make that bedroom just perfect.Otherwise, a lovely stay! We will be back.
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8/10 Good

warden n.

Lots of storms

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unfortunately, on the second the of our stay last month's 'bomb cyclone' hit the coast and we lost all power and had to leave the house. Otherwise, the property (which we have used several times) was great. A generator would be nice!
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8/10 Good

warden n.

Lots of storms

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unfortunately, on the second the of our stay last month's 'bomb cyclone' hit the coast and we lost all power and had to leave the house. Otherwise, the property (which we have used several times) was great. A generator would be nice!
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8/10 Good

warden n.

Lots of storms

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unfortunately, on the second the of our stay last month's 'bomb cyclone' hit the coast and we lost all power and had to leave the house. Otherwise, the property (which we have used several times) was great. A generator would be nice!
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10/10 Excellent

Hillary M.

50th Birthday Blast

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Two best friends turning 50 could not have had a better time or place to stay. We vacation in Mendo for our annual birthday trip every year and staying somewhere new is always part of the excitement. The views were wonderful and we had everything from sunshine to rain. The incoming storm provided nothing less than spectacular crashing waves. We sat mesmerized watching and listening to 15-foot waves! The highlight of our trip was lounging in the spa one morning and then having massages out on the deck in the sun. What a luxury. The house is well-appointed and I like how the bedrooms are away from the main living area. Sitting on the covered deck in ricking chairs, drinking coffee or a cocktail is life!
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10/10 Excellent

Hillary M.

50th Birthday Blast

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Two best friends turning 50 could not have had a better time or place to stay. We vacation in Mendo for our annual birthday trip every year and staying somewhere new is always part of the excitement. The views were wonderful and we had everything from sunshine to rain. The incoming storm provided nothing less than spectacular crashing waves. We sat mesmerized watching and listening to 15-foot waves! The highlight of our trip was lounging in the spa one morning and then having massages out on the deck in the sun. What a luxury. The house is well-appointed and I like how the bedrooms are away from the main living area. Sitting on the covered deck in ricking chairs, drinking coffee or a cocktail is life!
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce N.

Great house and location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this house and the management team is very responsive. A couple of suggestions, though, for the owners:1. Carpet is worn and stained and very old. Might be time to replace it.2. Mattresses also should be replaced. A sheet of plywood under the mattress really isn't the answer.Otherwise, great house and location. We'll be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Queen B.

Another great stay at Whale Song

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this house because of the privacy and views. This year, we had a very special occasion to celebrate and staying at Whale Song added so much to it. This will always be one of our favorite houses through Mendocino Preferred. A home away from home.
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10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

THE VIEW AND HOME ARE PERFECT!!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great view and the home is just the right size for a small crowd. We will be back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Sherre S.

Excellent as always!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Whale Song is our favorite place in Mendocino. We love the location; we love the house. My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to rent Whale Song for our Anniversary. It's always booked because the house is so wonderful. We were able to stay a week this time and it was fabulous. The weather was clear and sunny every day. The big picture windows give awesome views from crashing waves to the ocean and beyond. Sunsets are breathtaking. The kitchen is great with all the necessary appliances. The entire house was very clean and comfortable. 3bd/2ba is way more than my husband & I need. But location, location, location is everything! This house has everything! Can't wait to return again.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda P.

Casper's Whale Song

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house's location is the best! The views from the living room are unbelievable. I would highly recommend it and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pinot Fest!

We had a wonderful stay here! The view is spectacular! We were here for the Anderson valley Pinot festival, which also did not disappoint! Always so fun spending time on the coast. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Always a welcome retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Whale Song is a beautiful home with a spectacular view. It's the perfect place to spend time together and watch the waves roll in.
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna C., Lakeport

Coast Get-Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We always enjoy staying at this home. It is well equipped and very clean, and the view is great. Our only issue was that the hot tub was not working properly. We did report it and the staff responded quickly. Hopefully it will be fixed for the next guests.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne O.

Perfect for our 30th!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Mendocino Preferred always makes us feel special. The customer service they provide is consistently top notch. We have rented this house at least three times for our anniversary. The views are exceptional and watching the weather change over the ocean each hour is memorizing. We look forward to coming back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Heavenly times

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: All was great. May want to suggest to have at least one room furnished with twin beds. Ps coffemaker is in need of help. Not useable because of malfunctioning lid
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8/10 Good

A guest from SANTA ROSA, CA

Lovely stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable home, a great place to relax, the view can’t be beat, and we can’t wait to return!Things that could make this home absolutely perfect:• All of the beds could stand to be updated/more comfortable. • Would love to have the option to stream on the TVs.
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Christmas 2023 WOW

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing property, the view are amazing. The house was very comfortable and well stocked for 6 adults and a dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda and Bill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing View

Impressive views. Surrounded by nature and amazing experiences. Whales seen two days in a row. House is comfortable and has everything you need. Wish we had stayed longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

what a view.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful place. the Location is amazing with an incredible view. my one complaint is the master room bed needs to be replaced.
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10/10 Excellent

William L., Larkspur, California

Nice Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve rented Whale Song five times over the years. Great house, convenient location for Mendocino and Ft Bragg, exceptional waterfront views. Even has a hot tub! Perfect for adults and perhaps older children. Only two minor downsides: only one bedside light in master bedroom and the kitchen plate ware and utensils could use an upgrading.
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10/10 Excellent

Shemay W.

We loved this place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Many years ago we would visit Mendocino annually with my family. It’s been 20 years since we’ve been here and we found this great place to stay. Whale song is a beautiful place in a beautiful area. The house was clean and the kitchen had quality amenities. The hot tub was clean and hot and the kitchen and plenty of quality cookware and dishes. I would recommend this place. It’s the best vacation rental I’ve ever stayed at

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