Mendocino, California
The private Beggs-Bishop Cottage is located on a residential street in one of Mendocino's historic neighborhoods. It's an easy walk to restaurants, live theater, shops, the Art Center, markets and the headlands. You can simply park your car and enjoy village life on foot or bike as we do.
The Beggs House, our home, and the Beggs-Bishop Cottage are hidden behind a 6 foot hedge which insures privacy in the garden or on your porch. The front of the Cottage faces West and the view outside the Cottage gate is Heider Field, a square block of open space land, part of the Headlands State Park. Bordering the north of the Field on Little Lake Street are the four "mansions" as the locals call them, the Packard House, Maxwell Jarvis House, Albert Brown House, and The Blair House which some of you may recognize as Jessica Fletcher's house on "Murder She Wrote." The Beggs House, like the mansions, is classified in the National Historic Register as a Category 1 Structure which means there have only been minor alterations to the original 1881 structure. As historic structures, there are some features of the grounds and buildings that are not ADA compliant: such as narrow sidewalks, steps, etc. We have an interesting history of the house and some of its residents in the Cottage for your reading enjoyment.
THE BEDROOM - Morning sunlight flows into the bedroom through the easterly facing windows. The beautiful antique wardrobe provides ample space for storing your belongings. The window that can be seen in the short hallway outside your bedroom looks out onto your porch and garden. The bed itself is queen size and pleasantly firm with down comforter and Irish wool blanket to keep you cozy and warm. Each side of the bed has a nightstand and reading light.
THE KITCHEN - The Cottage includes a complete kitchen: full size stove and oven, apartment size refrigerator, coffee maker, ample cooking utensils, pots and pans, tableware and all the usual things you need in a kitchen. If we've overlooked something you need, let us know and we'll do our best to rustle it up for you.
THE SITTING AREA - The sitting area can be considered an extension of the kitchen. Heat is provided by a gas powered heater in the style of a wood stove. Cuddle up in the easy chairs and prop your feet up on a foot stool. You'll be comfortable reading a book, visiting with the cook, or taking a cat nap. Or simply daydream while viewing the garden from the multi-pane window. A radio and CD player are provided if you'd like a little mood music. There is no TV service on the property. There is a DVD player and a selection of DVDs. Also high-speed internet service. If you forgot your vacation reading -- not to worry. The Cottage has a great collection of books including the history of Mendocino and surrounding areas. The Cottage is decorated with art by local folks in various media. Local and European photographs by John Uhlar, drawing by Chuck Hathaway, copper work by Mike Moreland, watercolor by Erin Deither, a Patty Walker print, weaving by Betty Lette, ... For the weather buff, there's a barometer and wind speed instrument.
THE BATHROOM - The tile shower, glass door and flowered ceramic sink by local artist Steve Larkin make this a pleasant room to perform your daily toiletries. An electric wall heater helps to dissipate the moisture and the window which opens lets you listen to the local birds: robins, geese, ducks, osprey, gulls, ravens, and . . .
STARTER KIT - Upon your arrival the refrigerator and kitchen table are stocked with a "starter kit." It varies, but can include: yogurt, juice, soft drinks, fruit, fresh breads, and chocolate treat. We always have fresh ground french roast coffee in the cupboard, sugar, milk, black and herbal teas, fresh cut flowers in the kitchen and bedroom.
Ah! The Porch. When the sun is out, it's the best weather in town. The porch faces west and the hedge blocks any wind and insures privacy. Pick a wicker chair, settee, double rocker or adirondack chair, get a glass of wine or iced tea, relax and enjoy the garden.
The cottage was charming and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. The location couldn't be better. Short walk to many restaurants, shops and the beautiful headlands path. The hosts couldn't be nicer.
First off Mike was great at giving us a heads up about what to expect weatherwise and with details about the cottage. When we arrived Mike and Kathleen greeted us and introduced us to the cottage. They have all the little details covered so you can move right in and be comfortable. we had a great relaxing time. Right in the heart of Mendocino so easy to walk to everything. We really enjoyed the cottage and chatting with the hosts, though they didn't hover around. They were gracious in giving us our space. Definitely want to come back.
Cozy, quiet, centrally located in town.
A perfect place to stay and visit Mendocino and the surrounding area. The cottage is wonderful. Could not have asked for more.
The cottage is centrally located for easy access to scenic walking trails and delicious restaurant meals. It was clean and comfortable with just what we needed. The check in/ check out was simple and the host readily available as needed.
Perfect location with perfect hosts. Will be back for sure!
Very quaint town
Beautiful garden and so clean. Loved being there for 5 days.
Kathleen and Mike are warm, gracious, attentive and charming hosts that maintain a beautiful cottage that was perfect for our memorable stay in Mendocino. A short walk from the restaurants, the community theatre and the music festival, it made for a memorable stay. The cottage is clean with attention to every detail and warmth that made it a home away from home for us. Look forward to staying here again.
We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage for two. The hosts are friendly and have a wealth of information about the surrounding areas
This was a delightful midweek stay (three nights) for our 50th anniversary. The owners’ attention to detail means this historic property was charmingly old-fashioned, bright and clean, and heartwarmingly romantic for us. It was very quiet, with a private little garden area, and set in the middle of Mendocino. Thank you Michael and Kathleen!
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay in this charming cottage and garden in the center of Mendocino, with easy walking to all the shops, galleries and restaurants. My hosts were super welcoming and helpful, and will definitely plan for future stays here.
Nicely redone historic unit in best location in town. Great hosts. Highly recommended!
What a wonderful cottage tucked into a quiet street in the heart of town. Close to everything. The hosts are friendly, attentive and warm. It was a pleasure staying here and we will definitely stay here on our next trip to lovely Mendocino.
My partner and I were doing a coastal work remote road trip for a few weeks. We heard wifi in Mendocino was iffy but the wifi was great in the cottage even when we were both on video calls at the same time. And of course as everyone has said, the hosts are truly lovely and provide a wonderful bespoke experience. The space is also supremely central so you can just walk everywhere.
Would love to return. Can walk everywhere. Great grocery store. Did not go out to eat. Room for our bicycles in storage. Lovely garden. Quiet. Peacefull. Lovingly furnished with much original artwork. Quality uppermost.
Wonderful little vacation spot. Easy check in, great hosts and incredible location, within walking distance to all the villages shops and restaurants. Would definitely book again.
If you want to get to know the town of Mendocino, walk the headlands west of town, and inhabit a snug, attractive cottage with the best landlords in America, this is the place. Mike and Kathleen know the village and its history intimately, are attentive to requests, and possess limitless good humor. The place is tiny, suitable for one or two, but the location could not be better, and I spent three happy weeks there without a car.
Friendly, helpful owners. Good instructions, super clean with lovely garden. No road noise. Easy walk to down town..
Perfect little Victorian cottage for two set in a charming garden. Well equipped kitchen, lovely linens, and a very comfortable bed. The location right in Mendocino village is idea for walking to the Headlands trails, restaurants, and shops. Friendly owners.
Fantastic small cottage with private garden. Modest kitchen but good for two people. Very clean. Very friendly host with lots of good information for restaurants and things to do. Great location.
I have stayed in this sweet cottage twice now, and will stay again the next time I am in Mendocino. It is quiet and comfortable and spic-and-span clean. The kitchen is stocked with everything you might want and hosts Mike and Kathleen are warm and welcoming. Though it is located right in the heart of the village, it is tucked away in its beautiful garden, where you feel cozy and private. Several friends who visited me while I was staying there said, I could live here!
We had a great stay in the Briggs-Bishop Cottage. The cottage was very comfortable and the garden area beautiful. The location was prefect. You are in walking distance to beach, trail on bluff, all the Mendocino restaurants and shops. We hope to return in the future.
Our nearly two-week stay was perfect for us. Quiet, peaceful, intimate, comfortable, surrounded with natural beauty, rarely needed to use the car--everything essential in easy walking distance. Owners Mike and Kathleen could not be more gracious. A simply restorative experience. We will be back!
This cozy, spotlessly clean cottage right in Mendocino is perfect for the two of us. The sunny weather made it so enjoyable to relax in the garden and walk around town and the headlands. Kathleen and Mike are lovely people with lots of information about the area who also respect your privacy. We look forward to returning.
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