"WOW!! This is a place I would come back to and recommend to anyone staying in the area. It's a living breathing piece of Art. We felt like we had access to a night at the museum." - Timothy
Welcome to The Yurt at Mendocino Stone Ranch, a truly one-of-a-kind glamping retreat surrounded by handcrafted stone art, sculpture gardens, and sweeping ocean views. Just steps from the iconic Fish Rock Watchtower, The Yurt offers a peaceful escape where nature, artistry, and comfort come together.
The Space
Mornings begin in The Yurt with soft light pouring in, and evenings end with quiet sunsets and coastal air. The setting invites reflection, creativity, and deep rest, with art and nature seamlessly woven together.
The 30-foot yurt is as fully furnished as an off-grid stay can be, thoughtfully designed to balance comfort with an authentic connection to nature. Inside, a cozy king bed with soft linens sits beneath abundant natural light, while the circular layout creates an open, calming space that feels both intimate and spacious. A newly added twin bed allows more guests to enjoy this unique retreat, and a futon is also provided for added comfort and convenience.
From the patio, youâre welcomed into a warm, single-room retreat that feels both expansive and cozy. Comfortable seating invites conversation, a couch offers the perfect spot to unwind, and the bed beckons you to linger a little longer after a day spent exploring this one-of-a-kind open-air stone museum.
At the center of the yurt, a skylight draws in natural light throughout the day, strengthening the connection to the surrounding forest and sky above.
Despite its off-grid setting, the yurt includes thoughtful comforts throughout. A kitchenette with a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee station makes mornings easy.
Ample storage and built-in games add convenience and a touch of fun. Strong wifi, heating, and everyday essentials ensure a relaxed, comfortable stay. This is glamping done right, where simplicity meets ease.
A unique 3D full bathroom pod located approximately 20 feet from the lodging has a shower. This modern, clean, and thoughtfully placed facility keeps the experience comfortable while preserving the feeling of being immersed in nature.
The Yurt is ideal for solo travelers seeking retreat and craving solitude, couples looking for and artists or creatives looking for inspiration. Itâs a peaceful retreat designed for guests who value nature, artistry, and simplicity with comfort.
Further outdoors, wander winding stone paths that connect sculpture gardens, retaining walls, bridges, and meditation spaces. Yes! Your stay includes access to the Mendocino Stone Ranchâs unique masonry installation and arts, and sculptures including the Fish Rock Watchtower observation deck just 40 feet from your front door and the Temple of Imperfection, a quiet place to sit, reflect, or create. Every path you take offers a new artistic detail or natural view.
"A unique place to stay! The yurt was in great condition, the bathroom was excellent, and the location was beautiful. There was lots of impressive tile work and stone work in the surrounding yard, the artistry was impressive." - Milda
Located just minutes from some of the most beautiful coastal and forest attractions on the Mendocino and Sonoma coast, this property offers both peaceful seclusion and easy access to nature and smallâtown amenities.
Guests are just a short drive from the ocean â Gualala Point Regional Park with its scenic bluff trails, river estuary, and sandy beach along the Pacific is approximately 5â7 minutes (about 2â3 miles) by car and offers walking paths, picnic areas, whaleâwatching spots, and beach access along rugged coastline.
Roughly 5â6 minutes (about 3 miles) north youâll find Cooks Beach, a sandy cove perfect for tidepool exploration and quiet beach walks, while Gualala Bluff Trail offers an easy stroll with panoramic views over the river estuary and ocean.
The scenic Sea Ranch area lies just a short 7â10 minute drive south and includes several coastal access beaches such as Stengel Beach, Pebble Beach, and Black Point Beach Access, each offering dramatic cliffs, tide pools, and sunset views.
Active travelers will also appreciate Gualala River Redwood Park (about 6â8 minutes by car), where you can kayak or canoe along the serene Gualala River or enjoy riverside picnics and playgrounds amid towering trees.
For a classic Northern California lighthouse experience and panoramic coastal views, the historic Point Arena Lighthouse is a ~25â30 minute drive (â14â19 miles) north â a perfect day trip destination with trails and a museum at the top of the 115âfoot tower.
Even though the property feels tucked away, youâre close to it all but just far enough to enjoy the quiet. The surrounding area also has small galleries like Gualala Arts Center, local eateries, and the scenic road along Highway 1 â ideal for relaxed drives and discovering hidden coastal coves and viewpoints.
**Highlights:
- 30 private, walkable acres of redwood forest
- Access to over 30 one-of-a-kind stone masonry art installations including the famous Fish Rock Watch Tower
- Unique off-grid lodging with complete basic amenities
- Large deck overlooking the forest
- Sleeps up to 5 guests
- Kitchenette with mini fridge, microwave, dinnerware, and coffee station
Whether youâre watching the fog roll over the ocean, wandering stone paths at golden hour, or resting in quiet comfort after a day on the coast, The Yurt offers a stay that feels deeply connected to place. This is glamping elevated by art, nature, and intention.
"What an incredible place to stay. Beautiful views inside and outside of the home. I would highly recommend this to anyone, but mostly those art lovers. Sculptures throughout the property, and beautiful craftsmanship of the home itself." - Kirsten
***Need a bit more room to spread out?
Weâd be happy to help you book The Adobe House and/or The Redstone House to give your group some extra space and comfort. Just let us know!
***Optional Trip Planning***
Want help planning your wine country getaway? We recommend working with Melanie, a local concierge who offers personalized trip planning, winery reservations, spa bookings, private chefs, and more.
Melanie is a third-party provider, but weâve worked with her for years and highly recommend her to our guests. If interested, weâll share her contact details after you book.
Other details to note:
- Most of our guests love this home for its close connection to nature. Since weâre in a beautiful coastal area with lots of wildlife, itâs normal to occasionally see an insect or two that may wander in through an open door or window. While we canât control nature, we want to assure you that the home is treated regularly by a professional pest control company to minimize any issues.
To help keep things comfortable, please wipe up spills promptly, store food in the fridge or covered containers, and clean pet food bowls after use. Leaving food out can attract ants, so keeping things tidy helps prevent that.
- We can comfortably accommodate up to 5 overnight guests and allow up to 2 additional daytime visitors, for a total of 7 people on the property. Daytime visitors are welcome between 7 AM and 10 PM.
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. We appreciate your help in keeping this sanctuary peaceful and being considerate of our others.
- No smoking: This is a no-smoking home (including vaping). A deep-clean fee will apply if this rule is violated.
- Dogs under 50 lbs are welcome for an additional fee, but weâre unable to accommodate cats.
- No parties or large events allowed. This home is in a quiet residential neighborhood, and with neighbors nearby, noise carries easily. We appreciate your help in keeping the area peaceful.
- Please park cars in the garage or driveway of the home with a maximum of 4 parked vehicles per reservation. Please note that parking of RVs, Motorhomes, Boats or Trailers are not permitted within the community.
- Fire Safety: Wood-burning stove is available for use. Please follow the safety instructions in the welcome guide and never leave fires unattended.
**We work with a private security company that can be dispatched if we receive reports of excessive noise or parking violations.
**As is common with many homes and vacation rental properties, we have installed on-site devices for your security. These may include electronic door locks, light timers, security alarms, exterior motion sensors, outdoor facing cameras (which record whenever motion is detected including voices), smoke detection devices, and decibel meters (which do not record voices). For your privacy, we do not have any cameras inside the house. Cameras are all in plain sight and are located at the front entrance doorbell, and inside the garage. Tampering with the WiFi, mesh routers, or any of the security devices is grounds for immediate eviction with no refunds.
When you stay at The Yurt, you're covered for any accidents that might happen up to $3,000. The $42 charge listed as a "management fee" on your quote covers your purchase of $3,000 of "all risk" damage protection coverage on your rental property. This protection is purchased in lieu of a security deposit. Coverage details are spelled out in the rental agreement.
