Comfortable fully furnished cottages in the redwoods five miles from the historic coastal village of Mendocino. “We at Antioch Ranch exist to provide an atmosphere that allows people to find refreshment with God, Family, Friends and Nature.” Our "Americana" home. There is a large, complete kitchen, bathroom with shower, large living room with 2 pianos, two bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and the other with a single and a double. What to do while visiting us Walk the beautiful 20 acres: Antioch Ranch has 20 beautiful acres which include forest lands, an old-growth orchard, open fields, and paths. Take the time to enjoy our area! Enjoy the local beaches: Within a short drive of Antioch Ranch are a number of beautiful beaches and rugged coastlines. If you exercise caution, these areas can be beautiful and enjoyable any time of year. Skunk train: Ft. Bragg to Willits and back (7 hours), or halfway and back (3 hours). Whale watching: Northward in springtime & southward in the fall; many places to view them, or take a chartered boat ride right out to them! Binoculars are helpful from the coastline. Redwood museums: We have several in the area Bicycling: Maps available Golf & tennis: Nice 9-hole golf course in Little River. Private tennis club nearby Gift shops: Everywhere in Mendocino Seal watch: At McKerricher State Park just north of Ft. Bragg. Handicap accessible, and breathtakingly beautiful. Skin-diving: Abalone when in season. Check out the Dive Shop in Ft. Bragg Canoe up Big River: A variety of boats/canoes/kayaks, etc. to rent. Canoeing up Big River is a not-to-be-forgotten experience. Fishing: Several bait shops in the area can guide you. Party boats for those with iron stomachs. Tide pools: Two low tides each day. Truly many amazing creatures can be found to wonder at. Mushrooming: A fall activity, be sure to know what you are doing! Picnics: Here at the Ranch, at the beach, up the river, etc. Beauty seems to be everywhere. Pygmy forest Galleries: Mendocino is an artist community, and there are several in town. Local shows Botanical Gardens: walk through the lush gardens to the ocean. Fishing village: In Ft.Bragg; boats to see, great places to eat. Eating out: There is everything from yuppie gourmet to McDonalds within reach. We can recommend our favorites. July Music Festival: An amazing 2 weeks of the finest music. Truly should not be missed. Paul Bunyan Days: Labor Day weekend; parade, logging contests, crafts fair, much more. Fun cannot be avoided. Beaches: There are numerous public and many secluded beaches for kids and/or solitude. The beauty is truly impossible to describe. Pick fruit in season: There are berries and plums in summer, pears and apples in fall here at the Ranch. Totally organic and insecticide-free! They taste better when you pick them yourself! Sleep: Available in almost unlimited quantity, and at your pleasure! It is so very quiet here. Volleyball: There is a nice court on grass here at the Ranch. Go to church: Share your " flavor" and we can help. Horseback riding: Available in Fort Bragg, Point Arena Boonville Fair: Each September, one of the few wonderful small-town fairs left. Carnival rides, football game, sanctioned rodeo circuit. sanctioned sheepdog trials, exhibits, vendors, food, 4H projects, animals, floral, fruit contests, and a wonderful parade. You’ll never forget it. Lighthouse tour: Local in Caspar or in Pt Arena. Museums are open for public tours every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and weekdays in December and January. Glass beach: See us about a craft project from the beautiful glass from the old dump. No electronics or wi-fi available. Please pick up and leave the house as neat as you found it. We have a check list to help you. We now hire housekeepers and ask you to pay $75 for them per visit for the deeper cleaning. FUN THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN THE AREA: Hike up river Skunk train Whale/seal watching Museums Bicycling Golf & tennis Gift shops Art galleries Skin-diving Canoe up Big River Fishing Tide pools State Park programs Bocce Ball Picnics Pigmy forest tour Read Indoor Aquatic Center Local shows July Music Festival Paul Bunyan Days Beaches Pick fruit in season Sleep Volleyball Horseshoes Go to church Linens, blankets and pillows are provided. Extra pillows, blankets and comforters/quilts available. Foam pads available for overflow and sleeping bag users. The kitchens are fully equipped with microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, pots, pans, silverware, bakeware, bowls etc. If you need anything, ask the host. Please do not cook fish in the house. The smell lasts for weeks. We request the removal of “street-shoes” to help preserve our floor covering, and to help in clean-up. Slippers would be worth bringing. We provide flashlights and emergency lanterns. No pets. No smoking in house. No illegal drugs A wood stove is your primary heat with propane heaters as an alternative. Paper, matches, kindling, firewood are provided. There are also portable electric heaters for the bedrooms. Please read the posted instructions on how to use the airtight type wood stoves. Please do not chop kindling in the house or on the deck. There are axes/hatchets and chopping block outside. Please do not allow children to use axes. We welcome families with children, and we ask you to help them respect our facilities and other guests.