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Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House
Point Arena accommodation with kitchen
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Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Outdoor space
Explore the area

Point Arena, CA
- Point Arena Lighthouse & MuseumPlace, Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum5 min walk
- B. Bryan PreservePlace, B. Bryan Preserve11 min drive
- Garcia River CasinoPlace, Garcia River Casino14 min drive
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About the area
Point Arena
In Point Arena .Within a 5-minute walk of this Point Arena cottage, you'll find California Coastal National Monument and Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum. Also, Arena Rock Marine Nature Preserve is within half a mile (1 km) and Point Arena City Hall is within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Arena Theater - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
- B. Bryan Preserve - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
- Arena Cove and Pier - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
- Garcia River Casino - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
Restaurants
- The Record - 11 min drive
- Gama - 11 min drive
- Franny's Cup & Saucer - 11 min drive
- Pier Place - 14 min drive
- Rollerville Cafe - 8 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 - Head Keeper's House
The Head Keeper's House at the Lighthouse is a large and comfortable 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with Queen beds in the bedrooms, a living room, dining room and fully-stocked kitchen. Enjoy the provided amenities including a wood-burning fireplace in the Living Room (wood provided), satellite television, DVD player and free WiFi. Our property also has some of the most spectacular ocean views in the world on 23 private acres. Pet-friendly with a fee of $25 per pet per stay, up to two pets.
The space
This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home used to house the Head Lightkeeper and his family when the Lighthouse required onsite management. It is a large and comfortably-furnished home with 2 Queen bedrooms featuring Tempur-Pedic mattresses. There is a wood burning stove in the living room (we provide the wood), flat screen TV, DishTV, DVD player with copies of the movies that have been filmed at the Lighthouse and excellent high speed WiFi. You are welcome to use the picnic table outside of the kitchen and dining room. The home comfortably accommodates 4 adults and the kitchen is stocked accordingly with pots & pans, utensils, mixing bowls, cutting boards, measuring cups, etc. . We provide salt and pepper, bring your own spices, cooking oils, foil, plastic wrap and/or storage containers. 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. All of our rentals include unlimited access to our 23 acre Outdoor Museum. 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. A complimentary bottle of Husch wine and Mendocino Chocolate Company chocolates will be waiting for you on the dining room table.
Guest access
Guests may come and go at any time, the front entry gates are closed but not locked outside of our business hours. All of our rentals include unlimited access to our 23 acre Outdoor Museum. 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. Tower Tours are conducted every 30 minutes with the first Tour at 10:15 a.m. and the last at 3:45 p.m.
Other things to note
We have a 3-night minimum on holiday periods including Memorial, Labor Day and Presidents Day weekends, and the 4th of July and Christmas-New Years period. The Thanksgiving holiday (Thursday through Sunday) is a 4-night minimum.
We are on a septic system, so we ask that you not put anything other than toilet paper in the toilets and that you do not pour any grease down the drains.
There is a friendly lighthouse cat on the property named Arena Mina. Please do not let Mina into your unit, we need to be able to find her at the end of the day to put her safely away for the night.
The space
This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home used to house the Head Lightkeeper and his family when the Lighthouse required onsite management. It is a large and comfortably-furnished home with 2 Queen bedrooms featuring Tempur-Pedic mattresses. There is a wood burning stove in the living room (we provide the wood), flat screen TV, DishTV, DVD player with copies of the movies that have been filmed at the Lighthouse and excellent high speed WiFi. You are welcome to use the picnic table outside of the kitchen and dining room. The home comfortably accommodates 4 adults and the kitchen is stocked accordingly with pots & pans, utensils, mixing bowls, cutting boards, measuring cups, etc. . We provide salt and pepper, bring your own spices, cooking oils, foil, plastic wrap and/or storage containers. 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. All of our rentals include unlimited access to our 23 acre Outdoor Museum. 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. A complimentary bottle of Husch wine and Mendocino Chocolate Company chocolates will be waiting for you on the dining room table.
Guest access
Guests may come and go at any time, the front entry gates are closed but not locked outside of our business hours. All of our rentals include unlimited access to our 23 acre Outdoor Museum. 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. Tower Tours are conducted every 30 minutes with the first Tour at 10:15 a.m. and the last at 3:45 p.m.
Other things to note
We have a 3-night minimum on holiday periods including Memorial, Labor Day and Presidents Day weekends, and the 4th of July and Christmas-New Years period. The Thanksgiving holiday (Thursday through Sunday) is a 4-night minimum.
We are on a septic system, so we ask that you not put anything other than toilet paper in the toilets and that you do not pour any grease down the drains.
There is a friendly lighthouse cat on the property named Arena Mina. Please do not let Mina into your unit, we need to be able to find her at the end of the day to put her safely away for the night.
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Massage
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Internet access
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Patio
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- 2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- Iron/ironing board
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
- Unit size: 1,120 square feet
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
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum 2 pets
- Service animals are exempt from fees
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
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.
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.
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