Elegant farmhouse home on beautiful apple orchard

Fort Bragg, CA, United States

5 guests
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Modern farmhouse cottage set on 5 private acres including an apple orchard, original water tower, outbuildings and several majestic cypress and cedar trees. The home offers elegance and comfort rarely available on the coast. You will find that any stay here is as much about enjoying the land as it is the house. Once an active homestead, this property is simply a delight to experience.

Good to know

The recently renovated home has two similarly sized bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, a living room and a modern kitchen/diner that opens onto the south facing patio, complete with fire pit. The bedrooms each have a queen bed, accommodating 4 guests. 1 additional guest can be accommodated on a single fold up bed, which can be set up on request (prior to arrival) in either of the bedrooms. A spacious patio links the home to the water tower, which offers a hammock retreat space. This is the place to watch the wildlife in the morning, or enjoy the sun setting on the treetops by the fire pit in the evening. The house has been meticulously refurbished using old growth redwood, salvaged from the home during the remodel. Featuring many modern amenities, the renovated space still honors the property's 100 year-plus homestead history. Internet service is provided by Comcast/Xfinity high speed cable, ideal for guests planning to work during their stay. An on site washer and dryer can be made available for guests on longer stays. There are 13 well established apple trees on the property, from which guests can enjoy picking their own apples during harvest season, September through November. Each season though brings its own natural joys, such as the apple blossom in March, the magnificent rhododendrons in April or the foxgloves in June.

What this place offers

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Piano

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Crib
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home
  • Free street parking

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

This picturesque rural neighborhood lies conveniently between Fort Bragg and Mendocino, just a 5 or 10 minute drive into town respectively. The house sits on 5 private acres, so peace and tranquility are guaranteed, yet access to all the Mendocino Coast has to offer is just a few minutes drive away. The nearest beach (our secret beach few tourists know about!) is just a two minute drive away. Amenities such as Harvest Market grocery store and the Botanical Gardens are just a 3-5 minute drive. The beautiful Mendocino Coast has so much to offer visitors; as local residents we can offer many tips on the area's attractions. (Although you may not want to leave the property!)

Guest Access

The property sits on 5 acres; the entire property is available to guests. You'll discover many different spots on the property to enjoy, each giving a different aspect of the home and surrounding flora and fauna.

Find us

Fort Bragg, CA, United States

Information about things to do and personal recommendations for places to eat is provided in the guest book in the home. A car is recommended for visits to the Mendocino Coast.

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Reviews

Matt
October 2025 · Airbnb
Wife and I had a wonderful stay. The home was super clean and cozy. The property is very peaceful and private. Location was a great launching off point for spending time in Mendocino and Fort Bragg. Nothing but good things to say. We’d definitely stay here again.
Marge
October 2025 · Airbnb
This is a hidden gem in Mendocino County! Our second stay for a birthday celebration and we will definitely be back again. Close to both Mendocino and Fort Bragg but secluded on a beautiful property.
Peiling
August 2025 · Airbnb
Such a nice place! Very clean, large backyard with apple trees. We saw the deer family eating apples too, such a bonus to our trip and my one year old daughter really like it!
Elizabeth
August 2025 · Airbnb
We had a wonderful time at Jo’s cottage! It was easy to find and perfectly situated between downtown fort Bragg and Mendocino and close to beautiful beaches and restaurants! The property was huge and gorgeous, perfect for kids to explore! The deer on the property were quite a hit too! The renovation that Jo and Ed did to the home was truly incredible! We all greatly appreciated the hard work they put into making this cottage the perfect getaway for our family! Everything was clean and very comfortable! The house was safe and kid friendly. Jo’s communication was excellent, she was friendly, detailed and very quick to respond to any questions I had! We will definitely come back to this hidden gem! Thank you Jo!