Albion, California
The Bridge House was built in 1908 and functioned originally as Newgard's Store on old Highway One, which ran down to and across the Albion River. Beautifully expanded and restored in 2001, and updated in 2015, the home boasts redwood construction, wainscoting, a 10-foot ceiling in the living/kitchen area, two bedrooms, a back parlor, two bathrooms and full kitchen. It is surrounded by lush gardens brimming with coast-loving plants in bloom throughout the seasons.
Perched on the cliffs on the south-east side of the Albion River Bridge -- the last wooden bridge on Highway One -- the Bridge House offers birds-eye views of the Albion River and Bay. Lie in bed and listen to the waves crash against the wooden bridge timbers or sit on the deck and follow the birds gliding the currents. Sunsets are spectacular from the Albion Cove where you can find the fossilizing remnants of the logging railroad. Like kayaks or canoes Walk down to Pacific Union College to rent a water exploration vehicle or if you have your own watercraft, head over the bridge to the "Flats" and launch for an up- or down-river ride for a small launch fee.
This is a great retreat for a family vacation, romantic weekend, or fun with friends. Located just seven miles from the village of Mendocino, the Bridge House is close to beaches, kayaking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and much more. The Mendocino coast offers myriad activities for young, old and those in between! A short walk from the Albion store, which stocks fine wines, deli items, and just about anything you could possibly need, the house is also just a short walk from fine dining at the Ledford House. The Albion River Inn & Restaurant is just over the bridge.
The downstairs bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed with a pillow-top mattress and cozy cotton linens. It is connected to a bathroom with a shower, claw foot tub for two, and vanity. Up the wooden stairs, you'll find another queen-size bed with your own private balcony, comfort on a pillow-top mattress, and bathroom with claw foot tub and vanity. Radiant heat throughout the house provides comfort in any season.
The kitchen is stocked with the not-so-usual suspects; five-burner Italian stove, electric kettle, French press coffee pot, Cafepresso machine; drawer dishwasher; fridge; plus plates, cutlery, cookware, wine and beer glasses, etc.
We had a lovely stay in Albion at the Bridge House. Alison was very helpful and had great recommendations. The house is spacious, sunny, well-equipped and very comfortable. We cooked full dinners twice and find everything we needed at the Albion grocery or at the house. The large dinner table was perfect for meals and games. Highly recommended!
Thank you Alison for the lovely stay at your warm and inviting home. We enjoyed our visit and love the Mendocino Coast.
We just loved the Bridge House! It was even better than the listing showed. So tastefully appointed in its construction and in the interior decorating. The view from the upstairs BR balcony was expansive and inspiring. Felt so gently held and nurtured by the lovely home. And afterword, we discovered that the owner is very good friends with one of our close friends! Ha! Small world...
We will book this home again. Such a pleasant stay.
beautiful views, lovely grounds, helpful host made this an exceptional experience.
This place was great for enjoying time together, beautiful commercial oven or soon baked fresh breads. We can’t wait to go bank and enjoy it again
This cottage provided a cozy retreat for a us. The host provided all of the comforts of home with a magical view and peaceful environment that warmed our heart and healed our soul. We can hardly wait to return. ❤️
Loved staying in Albion. Alex and Alison were extremely responsive and the house is lovely. The fully equipped kitchen was a dream. Fresh crab from Princess in FB was delish. Did not miss the TV at all! Will be back.
Perfect location. Everything is as advertised. Alison is an excellent host. Thanks so much!
This is a nice, comfortable vacation rental. It was so much more spacious than the pictures showed, and was one of the nicest VRBO rentals we have stayed in, which made for a very special Christmas getaway. It seemed that everything a guest would want was thought of. The beautiful kitchen was perfectly stocked for any cooking you would want to do. We spent a lot of time upstairs looking at the view of the Albion bridge, cove, and the amazing garden yard. It was a short, beautiful drive to Mendocino and a great home base to explore Big River park, the beaches, Botanical Gardens etc. We hope to return soon.
Alison was wonderful, very accommodating and responsive. The house is immaculate and has an awesome kitchen. We stayed inside an entire day, visiting, knitting, playing games and cooking! Very peaceful and secluded neighborhood. We did miss watching the chick flicks that we brought, there is no TV. We got over it but our husbands would not have been able to handle no television.
My husband and I stayed here recently with our small dog and the house was perfect for our needs. Would have worked well if we had another couple with us, too. The kitchen is more than well equipped and the radiant heat floors were glorious on the chilly mornings. We will definitely be back!
My husband and I took a vacation for our first year anniversary. We found this gem of a house along US 1 on the Pacific coast. We were there 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed everything about this house and it's location. The host was responsive and everything was just as described in the listing. I was sorry to check out. It had a dream kitchen, comfy beds, and both showers and bathtubs. We even found time to relax and work a puzzle together after a day of hiking and exploring this area. I would return here in the future and highly recommend this house and its host.
We thoroughly enjoy staying at Bridge House when we visit Mendocino Coast
Great place from which to venture out. Suggestion for owner: window coverings on the side facing the Bridge are not adequate to keep out the glare from cars traveling across bridge or into camp ground below.
This is a really lovely, appointed house and property and in a convenient location. The house is kept up and has everything you need. Very clean. The gardens surrounding the house are beautifully planned and gorgeous with some fascinating plants. Would highly recommend this place. Oh, and try the Ledford House for some great food nearby.+++
This was my first time with VRBO and it did not disappoint. This house is gorgeous. It was in a quiet location near great restaurants and an easy drive into Mendocino or Fort Bragg. The house was extremely clean and our host was great and very helpful. I will mark this an annual stay every summer!
Beautiful, specious, nicely furnished house, with a great view. This was our second stay, we found it to be very comfortable.
My spouse and I had a great time staying here with our dog. Very comfortable and relaxing place. We were just three of us, dog included, and there house was very roomy for us. Quiet, and close to amenities like grocery and wonderful restaurants. The kitchen is very well stocked with utensils, pots, pans, and all the workings. All appliances worked quite well. The microwave is a bit small, but quite manageable for re-heating small portions - and that is what we used it for. The patio is great to sit and have coffee and relax watching the bridge and the limited ocean view underneath the bridge. No TV - but we didn't want one, we spent the evenings after dinner reading books and drinking wine. Thank Alison and Bridge House for a great vacation stay!
It was perfect for a family get together. We made meals in the well supplied kitchen, relaxed and played games in the comfortable living room, went in numerous hikes, and enjoyed the ocean. The bedrooms are quaint, beds are comfortable, and fun to soak in the old fashioned bathtubs. The home is in a quiet neighborhood and well situated for exploring the beautiful surrounding areas of Mendocino. Will come again!
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