Sea & River House ocean front near Mendocino

Spectacular ocean front on Mendocino area cliffs. One mile from Navarro River beach and Navarro Redwood State Park and further east to the wineries in Anderson Valley. Sea stacks in cove to the south. Hot Springs hot tub. Well equipped kitchen. Expansive upper and lower decks. Game room with darts and foosball. Streaming Fire TV in two bedrooms and game room. Parties are limited to 6. House is thoroughly disinfected between guests. No pets. A separate contract must be signed with host. The space This attractive house has stunning ocean views in three directions, one north to the inlet of the Navarro River, and to the east are the coastal mountains. It is an easy coastal drive to charming historic Mendocino Village and in another direction to Navarro Redwood State Park and beyond to the many wineries of Anderson ValIey. Try some Pinot Noir at one of the daily wine tasting events. Stop along Hwy. 128 to hike in the majestic redwood forest and find secluded warm water "swimming holes" upstream on the Navarro River. Throw a frisbee or build a driftwood fort at the Navarro River Beach one mile north. The house comfortably accommodates friend and family groups as well as couples. With a living room, game room and decks on two levels there is space for folks to gather together or spread out to read and just stare at the ocean. Two comfortable couches centered around a wood burning fireplace make the living room a favorite spot to stretch out and read around a good fire at night. A ceiling fan cools the area at the end of hot days. There is a small but mighty sound system and some music we like. Bring your own CDs too. The dining room table is a great place to play card or board games. The master bedrooms and game room have cable TV. Books and movie DVDs are stocked. The kitchen is well equipped for cooks - starting with a gas stove, many pots and pans, drip and french press coffee pots, Crate and Barrel melamine dishes, cookbooks, and stainless steel wine cups. Cook fresh caught crab (in season) or salmon from Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg. Use our cooking herbs from the plants out front. Sip your coffee or wine at the full table on the upper deck or bistro table on the lower deck. Outdoor tables are stored in winter due to storms. The game room has a convertible foosball table and electronic dart game as well as wall mounted TV. Outside the game room on the lower deck is a chiminea (where you can roast marshmallows) or the hot tub for a good soak. There are 4 bedrooms. Queen and full sized beds are finished with foam or featherbed toppers and then with quality quilts. The master bedroom on the lower level boasts a canopy bed. Vintage plein aire oil seascapes hang on the walls, and sliding glass doors take you to the deck. In the lower level bathroom is a coffee maker. Brew your own pot and sip coffee on the lower deck in the morning. The upper master bedroom includes a lovely art nouveau lamp and ceiling fan. Guest access Guests have access to the entire house (with the exception of a storage room) and front and back yards. The yard to the east has a picnic table while the lower deck includes flower box and an herb garden while rosemary plants ring an expanse of colorful ice plant in the yard to the west. A bench can be found on the western most promontory. Other things to note There is wireless internet access with average download speeds about 15 Mbs. Most guests have cell phone reception. Although El Nino is helping, water is precious in California, and we ask guests to conserve water use to save our well.