Great spot with an ideal layout for a toddler who sleeps lightly -- the second bedroom doesn't share any walls with the bathroom or primary bedroom. Yay for being able to stay up later without disturbing the kiddo. We enjoyed walking the trails (manageable with a stroller) and much to our toddler's delight, even saw some deer and jackrabbits.

Plenty of space for three adults and an Aussie Sheppard in this cozy cottage located along the California coast between Fort Bragg and Mendocino. Responsive communication, accurate directions, and a personal welcome made check-in a breeze. Both bedrooms had plenty of storage space, extremely comfortable beds, and lots of natural light with views of the surrounding gardens and coastal woodlands. The well-stocked kitchen made food storage and meal prep easy. A large picnic table, fire pit, and several other outdoor seating areas were perfect for having meals outside while playing in the back yard with our dog and watching a pair of nesting Osprey. A oversized loveseat, table for three, and access to wifi made evenings inside enjoyable. Jo and Ed were excellent hosts, responsive to our needs, and provided helpful local recommendations...the Botanical Gardens which we would have otherwise skipped was a perfect end to our visit! Highly recommend booking a stay in this cozy cottage.

Loved our stay at Jo’s place. The cottage itself was cute and cost. The grounds around were breathtaking and we want to go back in summer to spend more time outside. The night sky was gorgeous and a lot of tiny hikes connected to the cottage. Jo was very hospitable and took time to say hi to us in person. Very centrally located in Fort Bragg but still felt remote which was lovely! We also met Jo’s adorable dog sunny! The place is dog friendly and our puppy loved it too 😊.

Totally loved staying in Willow Cottage in the middle of this beautiful forest. Ed and Jo are wonderful hosts. They live nearby but never intruded. Getting into Willow Cottage was easy. It's driving distance between Mendocino and Fort Bragg where there are excellent restaurants and parks. Lots of hiking --and beautiful beaches to walk on and gaze at. The cottage was super clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. There's even a fire pit for cozy evenings outside. Opening the large windows in the morning and seeing all the trees was a delight. We highly recommend Willow Cottage at Barte Woods. And don't forget to read the lovely history of Grandpa Barte building the cottage!

We really enjoyed our stay at Jo’s cottage.  Cottage was clean and cozy and it was great meeting Jo and Ed - they helped with some local dog friendly beach and restaurant suggestions that we wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. The master bed is super comfortable too. It’s easy to get into both Fort Bragg and Mendocino from the cottage. Cottage is nearish to the main house but that didn’t bother us at all as you have a huge yard area (which our dog loved!) to yourself, with a lovely sunny private patio. We will definitely return! 

We had the most peaceful and restful stay at Jo's. She is a most gracious and friendly host as is the rest of those we met. Sonny was an added comfort for our dog Shiloh. We love the history of the home. The tranquill surroundings and forest made us feel a million miles away from the hussle and bustle of the town. We love it so much we want to go back again, but checked the bookings and nothing available soon. Thank you again Jo and Ed.