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Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage

Point Arena vacation home with kitchen

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Point Arena, CA
  • Place, California Coastal National Monument
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Point Arena

In Point Arena .Within a 5-minute walk of this Point Arena vacation home, you'll find California Coastal National Monument and Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum. Point Arena City Hall and Arena Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • California Coastal National Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • B. Bryan Preserve - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Irish Beach - 22 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Manchester Beach - 24 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Record - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cove Coffee And Tackle - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Point Arena Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pier Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sign of the Whale - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage

The 156 year old Light Station is a 23 acre gem on the rugged and remote Mendocino Coast in Northern California. Home to the 115' tall Lighthouse Tower, 1896 Fog Signal Building Museum and Light Station Store and our 9 vacation cottages, suites and studios. Surrounded on 3 sides by the Pacific Ocean and on the 4th by the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument, the Light Station offers the most unique lodging option on the Mendocino Coast. Watch for migrating gray and humpback whales, enjoy the resident harbor seals bobbing in the water, watch the various seabirds fly by and marvel at the ever changing skies, waves and views. Stay with us and you will get unlimited access to the Indoor and Outdoor Museums and Tower Tours up the tallest Lighthouse on the Pacific Coast. Make us your base of operations for exploring the many fascinating and unique sites nearby.


This 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is a beautifully furnished home with 2 King bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. All the mattresses are memory foam and very comfortable. You are welcome to use the picnic table on your private patio outside of the kitchen and dining room. The home comfortably accommodates up to 4 people and the kitchen is stocked accordingly. The Pacific Ocean is out your front and back doors, the coastal mountain range and Manchester State Beach are just to the east and you are only a few steps away from the Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum. You also have a driveway that can accommodate 2 cars parked in line, and plenty of parking just across the road.

Visit our Light Station Store and Indoor Museum, housed in the historic 1896 Fog Signal Building and containing the original 1st Order Fresnel lens from the 1908 Tower, anytime between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily (4:30 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day). Tours of the Lighthouse Tower can be arranged by checking with the Light Station Store Associate at the store counter. Tours are conducted around every 20 minutes with the first Tour at 10:15 a.m. and the last around 4 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 3 p.m. the rest of the year. Chocolates and a complimentary bottle of Husch wine await you on the dining room table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Null
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 800 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 85.3 mi (142-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage on Nov 10, 2026 start from CA $488, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.6 mi (21-min drive) from Bowling Ball Beach and 7.8 mi (22-min drive) from Schooner Gulch State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Garcia River Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Point Arena Lighthouse - Humpback Whale Cottage to downtown Point Arena?

This vacation home is 4 mi away from Point Arena.