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50+ acre Nature Preserve with Ponds & Meadows: Azul Cottage Retreat

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Handsome kitchen with coffee maker, microwave, tea kettle, toaster, pots & pans
Azul cottage's bright living area with numerous windows
Azul cottage: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full well stocked kitchen and propane fireplace
Platform Queen bed in Master Bedroom
Cherry wood queen bed with ample light in Second bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mendocino, CA
  • Russian Gulch State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Agate Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

50+ acre Nature Preserve with Ponds & Meadows: Azul Cottage Retreat

Whether you are looking to relax, explore, or unplug, Mendocino Tranquility Meadows has it all. Nestled just outside the charming coastal town of Mendocino, this cozy 2-bedroom cottage offers the perfect escape for your next vacation. Picnic in the meadow along multiple ponds and hike breathtaking trails on more than 50 acres of land. Mendocino Tranquility Meadows is perfect for your relaxing vacation, private event, wedding, family gathering, or get together with friends boasting ample outdoor space and natural beauty. Gather around the outdoor Adirondack chairs for an unforgettable evening, cook meals with loved ones, stargaze in the meadow at the expansive night sky, and immerse yourself in nature. Comfortably accommodates 4 guests in Azul Cottage.

Mendocino Tranquility Meadows is a historic birder's dream. Originally owned by legendary conservationist Jacques Helfer a renowned author of "99 Birds of the Mendocino Coast" and "The Natural History of Mendocino." A 2 acre pond is at the heart of the property and is home to many bird species including ducks, osprey, warblers, swallows, hawks, and owls. And yet less than 2 miles north of the famous town of Mendocino. Numerous beaches, Surfing, kayaking, bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, shopping, wine tasting….. and world class restaurants all minutes away!

Venture out and explore the nearby attractions such as popular Point Cabrillo Lighthouse & Museum, Caspar State Beach, and stunning Russian Gulch State Park with ocean bluff trails & beach, all only a 3 minute drive away.

Azul, a Southwest themed cozy cottage, features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, full custom kitchen including granite countertops, and handsome gas fireplace stove for a romantic evening. Beautiful wood furniture throughout. Full bathroom with shower/tub. All windows look onto trees and nature. 1 queen bed in each bedroom for a total of 2 queen beds in Azul suitable for 4 total guests. Dwellings are farm chic, quaint and light filled with county rustic feel. Please note, we do not offer a TV. Get ready to relax and unplug! Whether you're seeking a cozy retreat or a family-friendly getaway, this property has everything you need for an unforgettable vacation in Mendocino.

Double bonded DSL Wifi provided in Azul Cottage.

Set off of Highway one, you can hear some highway noise outside the cottages but you cannot see the road or other houses. We have one security camera on the garage facing the driveway (facing away from the house) for everyone's safety. This place is close to amenities including grocery stores, pharmacies, shops, and medical clinics in both Mendocino (2 miles away) and Fort Bragg (7 miles away) yet it is like staying in a private park.

*For Larger Groups, Events & Weddings ~ Please let us know your desired dates for availability, more information and pricing. Additional Meadowlark House (3 bedroom) and Seaglass Cottage (2 bedroom) available on the property. Search the listing ID below on VRBO's site for pictures & to book additional accommodations.*

***Meadowlark VRBO listing ID 1269197

***Seaglass VRBO listing ID 3115085

***Azul & Seaglass (both cottages rented together) VRBO listing ID 3223553

Welcome to Mendocino Tranquility Meadows! Enjoy your stay with us!

Property manager

Peter Scott
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised at all times
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact for a quote for weddings or events!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Smoking, fireworks, or open flames anywhere on entire Property. Mendocino County faces extreme fire danger.
Guest cannot exceed number of guests stated on booking. Doing so could cancel the stay and result in additional charges.
All reservation details will be verified within 72 hours of booking. And if guest doesn't make 2nd reservation payment, host may cancel the booking.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Note from host: Contact for a quote for weddings or events!
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mendocino

Located in Mendocino, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Kelley House Museum and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mendocino, CA

What's nearby

  • Russian Gulch State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Caspar Headlands State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Agate Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Goodlife - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪David's Restaurant & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sea Pal - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rhody's Garden Café - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 50+ acre Nature Preserve with Ponds & Meadows: Azul Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 50+ acre Nature Preserve with Ponds & Meadows: Azul Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 50+ acre Nature Preserve with Ponds & Meadows: Azul Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 50+ acre Nature Preserve with Ponds & Meadows: Azul Cottage Retreat located?

This family-friendly Mendocino cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Russian Gulch State Park, Caspar Headlands State Beach and Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park. Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve and Agate Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick R.

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

Lots of windows great view

Beautiful, quiet , private but close to highway. Like going into another world of nature and green. Would definitely recommend to my friends
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jim N.

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

Linda's birthday weekend

Private, quiet and as advertised. 50 acres and pretty much by are selves. Driving distance to both Mendocino and Fort Bragg minimal.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

leslie h.

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

Nature on site

Very pleasant exploring the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Louisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Decompress and rejuvenate

I came to get away from the stress of work and family. The setting was restful. The meadow and ponds were beautiful. The location was central to all the places we wanted to explore. Truly a wonderful experience all the way around!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location w/ great host

Enjoyed my stay there. It was nice and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

A much needed getaway!

The best part of my stay was the feeling of relaxation whenever I came back from an outing. Comfortable bed, roomy kitchen to prepare my meals, great lighting to read by and welcomed quiet in the evening. The long loop I took on the nature trail was everything I expected. Expansive meadow, gorgeous pond with lily pads and the forest of redwood that created its own silence and comfort. Peter was great. Always ready to answer my questions and keep me informed. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranjeet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Beautiful, quiet, clean

We had an amazing time. My kids are still lamenting on having left “the cabin” over 2 weeks ago. The location was great- in close proximity to both Mendocino and Fort Bragg and right across HWY 1 to State Parks and beaches. I recommend Caspar Beach out of all of them. The cabin was clean and well appointed. There is laundry onsite. Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rustic Serenity

Wondrrful setting w birdsong seranades until dark. Great selection of books, games & helpful notebook w hikes & menus for excellent local restaurants. Don't forget the Coast can be chilly even in summer. Cottage heating had to be handled w the delivery of space heaters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great location

Staying on this property for 3 nights gave three 80 year olds great access to 6 State parks. Great cool weather for excellent hiking. The property was exactly as advertised and was equipt with all we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

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

Awesome rental!

My husband and I stayed here with our 7 and 5 year old daughters. The property is amazing - there are tons of trails and ponds that we all loved exploring. It was so fun for our kids to be surrounded by nature and they were in heaven running around on the trails. The cabin itself was comfortable and cozy, and had everything we needed. The location was great - the property is only a couple of miles from downtown Mendocino, and about 15 minutes from Fort Bragg. We only stayed for a weekend, but we would all love to come back for longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina A.

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

My husband and I came out to meet our new grandson and visit our adult daughter and son in law.

We had a wonderful stay. Being so close to coast, mountains, forests and all things nature made coming home to our rental a breeze. The cabin had everything we needed. Comfortable beds, sofas and beautiful windows allowing natural light. We walked the property and enjoyed the beauty of it as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Tranquility Indeed

Quiet, beautiful and close to all the beaches. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason V.

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

Relaxing vacation

Nice, quiet and relaxing. Enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Nice!

It is close to mendecino which is why I booked it Clean,however heat source was a bit complicated and we found it hard to adjust at first Suited our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Yolanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute, but.....

The property itself is nice. The isssue were the beds, uncomfortable and lumpy. Would not stay here agan because of this. We were even thinking of getting a hotel to have a goid nights sleep. Also no TV available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed this property for 3 nights. It’s very close to the Fort Bragg/Noyo area and Mendocino. We also did a day trip to the Redwoods. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary M., San Leandro, CA

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

Azur is a small comfortable cottage

Azur is a small comfortable cottage in the woods. Nice hiking/walking trails on the property. It is close to state parks and the Point Cabrillo lighthouse. Nicely situated between Mendocino and Fort Bragg.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max H.

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

Summer fun

We had a great time, place was as advertised. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Paradise in Mendocino

We left 3 weeks ago and we miss it so much.1 week wasn’t enough to explore the property and surrounding area. The home is so cozy and welcoming, while the property is vast and exciting. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay and extend our stay. We hope we treated the home with respect. The home was very clean, which is important for me to be comfortable. One of the beds was a bit loud with each move we made and a pinch too stiff for my liking, but the other perfect. The couches were so comfortable and perfect to snuggle up and read one of the many books that are on the bookshelf, or rest from your hike. We did have Wi-fi, while resting we took our small laptop and were able to stream from Hulu and we took our sound bar to listen to music from Spotify. We didn’t cook too much, since we fell in love with the GoodLife Cafe and delicious food options around. Though, we did bring our own spices and oils to have options. It was so much fun getting to know the different paths. Especially seeing the wildlife, many banana slugs, deer, birds- like hawks, stellar’s blue jays, bats, and chipmunks. I wish I saw owls, but they probably saw me. I’m just learning how to be a birder. You can always go down to Fort Bragg and visit the botanical garden on Wednesdays at 8am to join them on a bird walk. The stars out there are one of the reasons we love Mendocino. The clear view of the Milky Way is mystical and in this location with the bats flying overhead was special.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven b.

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

Relax

Beautifully wooded property with trails for adventurous exploration. Cozy-Cabin feel with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY M.

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

Woodland Get-Away

Cozy, quiet, comfortable, well-appointed, and spacious accommodation on the edge of woodlands. The house was built by a bird watcher who chronicled all the birds in the area. Staying there made our time in Mendocino seem more anchored in nature and more authentic. The rooms are larger than they appear in the photos. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Rest and tranquility

We had a very pleasant stay at Tranquility Meadows in Azul Cottage. Comfortable furnishings, very clean and well maintained, conveniently located, close to town yet hidden away. We enjoyed exploring the trails on the property and others nearby. Communication with the host was excellent and he made it clear that if we needed anything we should let him know, but we didn't need a thing -- the cottage is well equipped. Would definitely stay here again if we are fortunate enough to return to the area someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter Scott

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With two young kids, my wife and I found an amazing property that was a private nature sanctuary that had lost it's owner. It had been a bird watching spot named "Tranquility". The property has it all. We fell in love with the ponds, open meadow land, beautiful trees, trails and not to mention wild huckleberries. Each time a friend visits they are blown away by the treasures this property has to offer.

After giving up the office life, and much hard work rebuilding the dwellings we started our family run business to open up the natural beauty to families like you. We hope you will create memories you will never forget, like watching ducks on the pond, playing Frisbee on the grass, and sipping a cup coffee with birds signing in the background. We can't wait for you to see it for yourself!

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English

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