You have to stay here to fully appreciate this amazing cottage immersed in the magnificence of the redwoods because words, alone, will not do it justice. The little house is inviting, clean and comfortable and Margie welcomed us with fresh eggs and warm hospitality It is completely private so walking in the backyard felt like strolling through your personal forest. We kept looking up in a 360 manner because the mature redwoods are all around, including one that is 200 or 300 years old! The chickens move about in a quiet, isolationistic manner, so, you must look hard to find them. It was fun to watch them from time to time. We stayed 3 nights during which we prepared all 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners here (all cooking and dining needs were in the cottage) with food from Harvest Market in Mendocino. The last night we ordered take-out from Pattersonâs Pub, which is next door to Harvest Market, and had an amazing burger âat homeâ. Mendocino is less than 10 minutes away (6 minutes per Google), so the stores and restaurants are incredibly convenient. And the west side of Mendocino becomes Mendocino Headlands State Park. This oceanside preserve has magnificent overlooks from its winding trails, complete with crashing waves against rock formations, one of which featured a snoozing seal. Speaking of parks, there are a number of them along with coastal access points and a lighthouse, all short drives away. We canât wait to return.