La Bella Vista

Not much else to be said, we had a lovely time.

The views are amazing, and the house is extremely comfortable and spacious. Everything is exactly as pictured -- and the place was spotless! I went up with my dogs for a solo zen trip, but the house would be perfect for a large group as there is plenty of seating, tabletop space, etc. Kitchen is huge and incredibly well-stocked. I didn't find road noise to be a problem, but it was February and traffic was light. The garden is beautiful -- the little paths could use a wee bit of work but that's a minor quibble. Overall, a wonderful stay and I'll definitely be back!

love the property but needs some TLC.
BBQ grill is a safety hazard and needs replacement and garden needs a lot of work

Best vacation rental so far.
The view, the garden and deck, spacious home were just fabulous.

Great experience for me and my elderly parents and dog.

We have stayed at La Bella Vista before and this time we brought our friends. We hope to make it an annual trip. This home is well appointed, located within walking distance to a great coastal hike and to the beach, and has an awesome kitchen. We never eat out when staying here! The only bummer this time was that the spa jets didn't work and it was a weekend and so it couldn't get fixed during our stay. But we love staying with Mendocino Preferred and at this location. It's perfect for our dog and we love garden, which was in full bloom!

Vanessa Bondon from Carmichael and guests from Oregon: Everyone enjoyed the property. Guests stayed on convertible couch, back room was too close to the highway and no view. They were comfortable on the couch. I used a sleeping bag on the upstairs bed but it really wasn’t necessary because the house was immaculate. I was glad I bought my own soft pillow.

We have stayed at the Bella Vista many times and love the location and overall accommodations

My three adult children all celebrate birthdays in May and this was a big one for my oldest so we decided to visit our favorite place. During their childhoods, we owned a home on the coast and have many memories of our time there together. Staying at La Bella Vista was a perfect way for us to feel connected and relive special memories in a comfortable setting with lovely views and easy access to the beaches, restaurants and activities on our to-do list. The hot tub was a welcome addition on a chilly day and the gas fireplace provided a lovely ambiance on a chilly evening. Before we built our home in the early 2000s, we rented through Mendocino Preferred on numerous occasions and I was quite pleased to see the quality and service is still excellent - so much better than Airbnb or VRBO due to the consistency of service, cleanliness and quality!

This well-cared for home checks all of the boxes for a perfect vacation. The attention to design detail inside and out is amazing, right down to the fixtures. This is owner-pride at its best. The two large living spaces are very welcoming and the view through the large windows is super. The botanical garden outside is really well-manicured and has a nice zen feeling to it. Our experience with Mendocino Preferred was also outstanding, what a lovely bunch of professionals. We're very picky- we loved it so much, we extended our stay.

We had a fantastic stay at Bella Vista! The home was lovely, the views spectacular and the hot tub brilliant.

Enjoyable stay at La Bella Vista. great location and spacious home although it was just for my wife and I.

Lovely home and beautiful property. It was like staying in a secret garden! Gorgeous view of the ocean. We loved staying at La Bella Vista.

This is a great rental with an amazing view. This is our third time to stay here so obviously we like the place. The management company is very reliable and commuciates well with the renters. We had a power outage due to the heavy rains and downed trees during this historic weather event in CA. When the power came back we had no water. They sent someone immediately and our water was restored. We highly recommend this property and the management company.

This is a great rental with an amazing view. This is our third time to stay here so obviously we like the place. The management company is very reliable and commuciates well with the renters. We had a power outage due to the heavy rains and downed trees during this historic weather event in CA. When the power came back we had no water. They sent someone immediately and our water was restored. We highly recommend this property and the management company.

We loved La Bella Vista! The home is great, well cared for, clean, and functional. It has so much common space that it seemed really big for our family of 4. It was easy to warm with the gas fireplace and wall heater, and everything worked (TV, bluetooth speaker, etc). The hot tub was lovely after a chilly outing at the beach. It's very dog-friendly with a fenced yard, plenty of room to romp, and cute touches like dog bowls and towels. The primary bedroom upstairs is a retreat. We'd love to come back in the summer!

Very helpful and accommodating .

Peaceful

We stayed in this home with 4 people and our dog. It was a perfect house, large enough for all of us. The garden is beautiful and so is the view of the ocean. Very large kitchen and plenty of room to eat (in the dining room) and relax in the family room or on the deck. Will definitely stay there again!

We were in AWWW when we walked through the gate and even more once we entered the house. Lots of room to spread out throughout the house and garden. The personal welcome letter and goodies for us as well as our fur baby topped off the experience. We love this place and will be back.

This home is beautiful. Super clean, great location, and amazing view. The huge kitchen has everything you need to cook just about anything. Comfortable, spacious, and just a perfect place for a getaway. We will be back!

We love this house, the view, the amenities, the cleanliness, the HUGE kitchen, the cozy fireplace room, the magnificent view from the upstairs bedroom, the sound of the ocean, the large deck, the privacy, and this time, the extraordinary garden in bloom (last time we were here it was winter and although quite beautiful, not in bloom). This is my happy place.

Just really great, beautiful views all around

Came up for the Mendocino Ultra, and loved the whole visit. The house was great. Location awesome and everything went off without a hitch! Will be back

Our stay of 2 nights was perfect for my birthday getaway. The management company had calla lilies and a birthday note at my arrival. Extremely thoughtful and much appreciated. The home was very clean and as advertised. It had everything we needed to enjoy our time.

My favorites during our stay was waking up to the beautiful views of Whale Rock and ocean each morning, the hot tub to enjoy garden and ocean views on chilly days and nights, and the ease of near by trails for hikes around the bluffs.

Such a gem. We look forward to returning soon.

We have had a great time there. Check in and out is easy, with clear instructions. The house is beautiful, with a very nice garden and amazing view of the ocean. Definitely will come back again.

My husband & I stayed for the first time at La Bella Vista. It was a beautiful stay. The kitchen was huge & we like to cook. The dining room table was a perfect puzzle table. The view of the ocean and garden were hypnotizing. Plus a walk to the beach was quick and to the headlands. Thanks to the Mendo Preferred staff for finding my socks that I left! It's a long story....

My husband & I stayed for the first time at La Bella Vista. It was a beautiful stay. The kitchen was huge & we like to cook. The dining room table was a perfect puzzle table. The view of the ocean and garden were hypnotizing. Plus a walk to the beach was quick and to the headlands. Thanks to the Mendo Preferred staff for finding my socks that I left! It's a long story....

Week long R&R with my wife. Very relaxing and great location

The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at the La Bella Vista home was fantastic. Everything you need is a short hike/drive, depending on your interest. La Bella Vista is roomy and comfortable; one of the few places we have stayed where it did feel like a "home away from home." Our only hiccup was that the downstairs bathroom was not functioning properly. We followed the instructions on what not to flush, but still there was an issue with the flushing. Despite this, we would still stay at the home again.

Our stay at the La Bella Vista home was fantastic. Everything you need is a short hike/drive, depending on your interest. La Bella Vista is roomy and comfortable; one of the few places we have stayed where it did feel like a "home away from home." Our only hiccup was that the downstairs bathroom was not functioning properly. We followed the instructions on what not to flush, but still there was an issue with the flushing. Despite this, we would still stay at the home again.

perfect

I would change nothing about my experience. We arrived after dark and were wondering about the fact that the house was on Highway One. Not to worry. The house was immaculate, and per my request, cleaned for arrival with unscented products (I'm allergic). The massive kitchen was a great hangout, counter space for anything and everything you might want to do (jigsaw, work on laptop, food prep, etc - we even made preserved lemons for Holiday gifts!) Kitchen is well equipped.

We woke up the next morning to the gorgeous ocean view from the sitting room off the bedroom, lovely gardens, even in winter bloom, totally fenced in and private. Even though they warned us about traffic noise for light sleepers, there was very little to none. The house is an oasis for peace, quiet, and comfort. We are booking another 10 day stay this spring! I almost didn't want to write this review and keep it a best held secret but could not feel good about keeping others from enjoying what we did.

Oh, and the rental company was amazing. One of the smoke alarms was chirping, we couldn't find any batteries. Called them and the woman said "Would it be okay if I just got in my car and came over now?" Who DOES that?

Imagine our surprise when we arrived a this lovely vacation rental and realized we had stayed there with our then teenage daughters in 2003. We had not recognized the place from the photos on VRBO as the kitchen had been bumped out and remodeled and a sitting area was added to the dining room. We chose this place the first time for the beautiful view and that view is still amazing now. We love the garden and the sunny deck for dining al fresco. The elevated hot tub has the same great view. The kitchen is well stocked. The management company is easy to work with and stayed in communication with us and let us know if there were issues and how they intend to get them resolved. You won’t go wrong with this rental.

This home is an absolute jewel! We visited during Thanksgiving week, and the weather was beyond perfect -- sunny and sparkling, which was perfect for enjoying the AMAZING view out the large front windows. Our party included me and my husband, our teen son, and my elderly mom who was recovering from surgery. The ground floor bedroom with ensuite bath was perfect for mom and the upstairs suite was lovely for the rest of us. (The teen slept upstairs on an aerobed but also could have slept in the pullout couch in the downstairs living room.) I didn't love needing to stop in the town of Mendocino to pick up the key, but it was to get their flyer with VERY CLEAR directions on how to find the place -- it's a little tricky. The house has many delightful surprises, which I don't want to spoil, but here's are two: If you enjoy an expansive kitchen, this is the house for you! The photos do not do it justice. Also, the ability to pick up awesome walking trails right outside the home is such a great perk. Hope you have a wonderful vacation!

The staff at Mendo Preferred once again exceeded expectations! The house was in perfect condition and the rental process was so easy. It was a wonderful experience.

Great spot. Really amazing view, perfect for hosting dinner parties etc etc.

The house is beautiful, the view outstanding!!! Had 3 lovely days with good friends. Kitchen was great, we ended up cooking most of our meals at home and enjoying the deck and view. Close to town, walking distance to a path to the beach and Van Damme Park. Can't wait to go back again. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

La Bella Vista- very nice open and spacious home with view of ocean from almost every window. Great ocean sounds 24/7. Some traffic noise at times but never an issue for our group.

La Bella Vista- very nice open and spacious home with view of ocean from almost every window. Great ocean sounds 24/7. Some traffic noise at times but never an issue for our group.

What a great location for a get-a-way with friends. La Bella Vista is a perfect size for two couples. Loved the kitchen and outdoor deck. The master bedroom view is superb.The location is near all sorts of hiking, dining, golf, shopping either in Medocino or Ft. Bragg. The garden is lovely and a wonderful place for our dog to sniff around and do her duty. The garden is in need of some trimming and routine maintenance. The dishwasher was not operating properly during our visit so we washed dishes by hand.

Beautiful view, bright and sunny, clean, huge kitchen, fantastic hot tub! Loved the location.

This is a wonderful house if you like to see the ocean from a lovely patio and garden and windows, cook in a roomy kitchen, and bask in the cool California coast.

This house is a gem!! I can’t even begin to explain how beautiful the view is. Wow just wow!! The house is done very well, you can tell someone put some serious love into restoring it. All the finishes are so beautiful & done w/lots of love. The kitchen is fully custom & done very nice. The beds were comfy, even the sofa bed was nice. But my absolute very favorite part of this property was the garden. What a amazing garden!! We will be back for sure.

Fantastic stay. Picture perfect weekend. Road noise might bother some, not an issue with us. So close to good restaurants and state parks.

Huge, gourmet kitchen. Incredible views of Van Dam State Beach and Whale Rock from upstairs Master Bedroom, deck and sitting room. The downstairs bedroom was a bit cramped but efficient. Hot tub was a fantastic bonus and the garden was in full bloom and gorgeous. Also easy walking access to Spring Ranch trail and Van Dam State Beach.

This spot is incredibly gorgeous, with a very well-stocked kitchen (utensils, plates, cooking gear) and lovely grounds. Close and easy to get to the coast, the beach and to Mendocino and Ft Bragg.

This is a great home, with an amazing view, huge kitchen, plenty of space, and a lovely garden to enjoy as you read and sip wine on the deck. We would definitely return here. The home has unique history, which we really enjoyed learning, and is walking distance to the beach and to beautiful cliff paths.

The view is spectacular from pretty much every room in the house. The place itself was clean, well stocked and comfortable. The location is great, with a beach trail and coastal bluff trail within walking distance to the house. The garden is lovely and even the hot tub has a view!

Beautiful home, both historic and scenic. All the comforts of home with a world class view. The garden is beautiful.

My wife and I celebrated her birthday weekend at La Bella Vista with another couple - all four of us were blown-away by the property. The view is simply unbeatable and we found ourselves lounging on the patio for hours gazing out towards Van Damme State Park Beach. While the house sits literally right off of historic Highway 1, our stay wasn't disturbed by any highway noise. The property manages to retain a very private and serene feel without removing the guests wholly from the surrounding life. The end result is an eclectic and near dream-like stay. If it sounds like I am raving, it's simply because we enjoyed ourselves so greatly and want others to experience La Bella Vista for themselves.

Wonderful stay very homey beautiful gardens very comfortable house

Wonderful stay very homey beautiful gardens very comfortable house

This is one of our all-time favorite rentals of our world wide travels. The views are unbeatable. The location is ideal, close to town, beaches & trails. The ambiance is cozy. The cottage is meticulously clean & beautifully appointed. The kitchen is a chef's dream, which was a treat as we are both chefs & cooked just about every meal. We visited Mendocino for my 50th birthday and our stay at La Bella Vista made it so special. We loved everything, really can't say enough about how perfect this rental is. The hot tub, the attention to deatail, the history. . .Thank you so much! We very highly recommend La Bella Vista & hope to return.

We had a great time at La Bella Vista, and can't wait to come back! The house was beautifully renovated, and all amenities are in great shape. The location was amazing, and it is a short walk to the beach, or to hike in the redwoods.
Our hosts made us welcome, and everything went smoothly. I can't wait to get back in the hot tub!

Simply gorgeous. A perfect property to relax and rejuvenate. We had a most amazing long weekend and expect to be back one day. The house has everything you could possibly want. We absolutely loved everything about it!

The view is spectacular from pretty much every room in the house. The place itself was clean, well stocked and comfortable. The location is great, with a beach trail and coastal bluff trail within walking distance to the house. The garden is lovely and even the hot tub has a view!

The view is spectacular from pretty much every room in the house. The place itself was clean, well stocked and comfortable. The location is great, with a beach trail and coastal bluff trail within walking distance to the house. The garden is lovely and even the hot tub has a view!

Great location, spectacular view! Want to stay again in the summer!

My daughter and I rented home for my 60th. Birthday. We felt safe and the home was spotless and private. The rental office staff was great and left me a personalized happy Birthday wish so sweet.

Had a great time, the house was amazing and Mendocino Preferred had nice touches with dog and human treats when we checked in. House was great, the yard and the view are amazing. Hot tub was super nice to relax in and I had to pry my daughter out of it to go hiking. Road noise was not an issue for any of us, occasional trucks we could notice, but not overbearing. We were there in “winter” so windows were closed, which probably helped. Highly recommend!

We had a great stay at Bella Vista. The perfect spot with beautiful views. Can’t wait to come back!

We had a wonderful time with great views of the coast. 5 min hike to beach or state park . A nice historic property and comfortable place to stay. Only a couple minutes drive to town. We would definitely stay there again

La Bella Vista is by far one of my favorite places I’ve stayed in the Mendocino area. The location is great - super close to Mendocino, Big River, hiking trails, etc. The ocean view is amazing, in addition to fantastic garden area in the backyard. We also enjoyed the hot tub and the gas grill. The house is spacious and cozy and the kitchen has everything you need and more if you feel like cooking instead of ordering out. Some reviews mention the sound from the 1, but we didn’t notice it and our friends who stayed in the downstairs bedroom said it didn’t cause them any issues sleeping at night. Overall, a wonderful place and we will definitely stay here again!

We both loved the house and the garden. You could tell the owners really take care of the property. WOW, the whole experience was 10 stars. We hiked across the street along the Headlands and down to the beach. Just beautiful to be so close to the coast and such a nice house. Loved the kitchen, we love to cook so such a treat. Hot Tub also was clean and hot!!! Drove up to Fort Bragg and picked up a whole Ling Cod and had fish for dinner every night. We just wished we could spend more time here in Mendocino.

We had a wonderful vacation staying here at La Bella Vista. The views are beautiful from nearly every room, but especially the deck, kitchen, and the upstairs bedroom. The garden itself is lovely as well, and we really appreciated that this property was not only pet friendly, but also has a perimeter fence. We made a point to spend time at the house (eat and drink outside, read on the deck or by the windows, stargaze) because it was so nice to be there. We also were able to do some nice coastal hikes straight from the house. Going to the town of Mendocino, restaurants in Little River, and other activities were all a super short drive away. Mendocino Preferred put in a lot of nice special touches, like a welcome drink, fresh flowers, and treats for our dog. It was cute and appreciated.

Just two of us (and our dog) stayed here and we had plenty of space. I'd come back and stay with another two people, but think things may be a little less comfortable with six guests (though still plenty of space) only because it would be difficult to be quiet while others are sleeping. You can hear cars drive by, but there are white noise machines in each bedroom. My only issue was that the mattress and pillows were hard/uncomfortable, but I noticed there is a mattress pad to add to the sofa bed (or any other bed probably) if need be. But over all, I would definitely come back and stay at this property, and would look into to staying at other Mendocino Preferred properties as well.

Beautiful home with beach and walking trails right across the street, we loved our time there.

We live in a lovely town in the Sierra Foothills. Our stay in Mendocino was a welcome change for us. Mendocino Preferred Team was so kind and understanding to the needs of travelers having to change plans due to COVID restrictions. These folks are very professional and helpful I'm saying this right up front because they literally have their procedures in place.

We rented the La Bella Vista for 3 nights. Perfect home in all regards! Huge beautiful kitchen with all the amenities seen and unseen. The unseen were found in drawers with labels as to what was inside. I've never experienced this much organization and needed information in a VRBO property.
The views of the ocean across from our rental house were unobstructed and spectacular The back garden area of this home was Alice in Wonderland amazing! The hot tub was perfect for early evening soaking and watching the marine layer come in. The home was perfect for 4. We were in the master suite and the other couple in the downstairs bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Two beautiful family room areas and the amazing kitchen gives everyone space. We will definitely come to this home again.

The rental was wonderful, plenty of room, nicely appointed, with a beautiful garden area and view of the ocean. My only quibble was the vehicle access from Hwy 1, not the best.

This is one of the best places we have stayed! Wonderful garden, comfy home, beautiful view, large and spacious kitchen, and a great view of the ocean from the master hedroom. Very clean and comfy. Would def. rent again.

Awesome! The pictures of La Bella Vista do not do it justice. This is one place that is better than the pictures. Its beautiful. Has everything you need to relax.

La Bella Vista was more than we expected starting from the beginning, as soon and you walked through the gate you are met by a quaint garden with a walkway through it which made Nala (our dog) quite happy along with the deck that she thought was all hers, she was in heaven for sure. The kitchen was perfect for making all our meals and everything that was needed was there. Barbecuing was such a pleasure, while on the deck you are immersed in nature with the ocean, all the trees, the humming birds eating off all the flowers in the garden, mama quail and her babies running around and the cool weather was a blessing from the 100 degrees we came from. So many views from the house from the sitting room to the upstairs bedroom. We will definitely return and highly recommend La Bella Vista. No problem with it being right off Hwy 1 for us what so ever. We made use of the books available in the large book self. There was plenty of space to chill out alone and read, meditate and soak up the views. Such a wonderful escape from all the Covid craziness. Every part of the property was perfect and did I mention the beautiful views from almost every room of the house. Trails are right across Hwy 1 and made for an easy walk/hike to some more amazing views. Beaches are a short drive, we visited Glass Beach in Fort Bragg and brought home some glass to remind us of the wonderful mini vacation. I will post some of our pics to your Face Book page. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy the La Bella Vista. Magdalena, John, Noel and Nala Leon

La Bella Vista was so lovely! The few negative reviews we read regarding it being right next to HWY 1 didn't hold true for us. Our entire stay was peaceful and energizing. The photos truly don't do the home justice. The general living space is huge, substantially more than enough for the 6 people it has listed as capacity. The kitchen is MASSIVE! and fully stocked with all the basic tools you'd need to cook, I'm a Chef and this definitely exceeded my expectations of what is typically available in a vacation rental kitchen. We used the exceptionally clean hot tub every night, and were fortunate to get several clear skies during our winter stay to stare up at the sky full of stars. The proximity to everything is ideal for our annual stays in Mendocino county, especially if like us you don't want to be in the center of a town. Definitely take a couple hours to do the Spring Ranch Trail across the highway from the house. So many spectacular misty ocean views.

Our only thing we feel like could improve the home are:
Solid doors to both the bedrooms for privacy (the upstairs bedroom has no door, and the downstairs which is right off the kitchen has a folding slatted closet door). But it didn't hinder our enjoyment of the house that much.

Thank you for a lovely stay!

In a few words: inviting, cozy, magical; there is a lot of history under this roof!

This historic home was cleaned spotlessly. Location is is a 5 min drive to Mendocino. Views are beautiful. Great morning walks to the beach and headlands. We had no issues with the noise from HWY1. Kitchen and dining room was huge. Loved the hardwood floors views, and hot tub.

The home was well kept, clean and had a great view. The kitchen had everything we needed. The house had both a living room and a family room and the kitchen was large. It was a good location for driving into town or to see some sites. Lots of board games too. It's off highway 1. It was winter, so we kept our windows closed, but if you're sensitive to noise, you may hear cars especially if it's summer and you have the windows open. The bedrooms don't have a lot of privacy. Upstairs has no door and downstairs bedroom has a shutter door. It didn't really bother us since we were traveling with our children. I would stay here again.

This house was absolutely perfect for us to check into after being evacuated from our Healdsburg Home. My two kids and dog were so grateful and also for the generator during the power outage in Mendocino

Although this property is nice and views are beautiful, the location right on Highway 1 is terrible. Because of this, this property is not a restful place and we cannot recommend it as a result.

Manager's Response

The VIEW is worth it!

The house is gorgeous with an amazing view. We enjoyed coffee and afternoon wine in front of the ocean view every evening. The place was very clean when we got there. However, the house is very tight for 6 people. One of the beds is actually a sofa bed. Additionally, the bedroom upstairs does not have an actual door, and the bottom bedroom door is a folding door, so the noise flows through the house and is inconvenient for light sleepers.

Very comfortable house in a great location overlooking the sea. Highly recommended!

The home was spotless!!! It had everything we needed for our family vacation. It was comfortable, cozy and felt like a home away from home. The view is breath taking and really does look just like the photos. I didn't want to leave!

We enjoyed our stay at La Bella Vista. The location was perfect with nice outdoor spaces to relax and enjoy the serenity of the coastline. The house was nicely equipped with a large kitchen.

Incredibly clean and well maintained house. Great yard. Enormous kitchen. Great value!

Everything was incredibly easy, from check in to check out, and the rental was nice, spacious, and clean.

Beautiful property, gorgeous views, prime location. The internet pictures do not do this rental justice. Highly recommend!

This is a beautiful home with everything I needed for a weeks getaway. The view is spectacular from every room! It has all of the modern conveniences, especially the kitchen. The master bedroom is very comfortable and quiet. The hot tub is great and has a fantastic view of the ocean. It is very private yet close to everything. We were there in the month of February and had 2 days of rain. It was beautiful to sit inside and watch the stormy ocean. There is a bit of road noise, however, it never bothered us. We could not hear any traffic from the master bedroom. This is a great place any time of year and we will definitely be back.

We enjoyed the view, the size of the kitchen, sitting space near kitchen and dining room. There were only 3 of us so we didn't use the living room. The upstairs bedroom was wonderful. The house is on the highway and there was significant road noise in the downstairs bedroom. Next time I'll ask the street address of a property to see how close it is to the highway. I think the road noise would not be a problem for kids but it was for our family of three. The yard is fenced so there is not a safety issue. There was plenty of parking. That being said, the view, the ocean sounds, the well maintained yard, bird watching and places to walk without getting in the car were all most appreciated.

We spent 10 lovely nights in this charming home that we found very comfortable. The ocean view is beautiful and the kitchen is very well stocked. The home was spotless! We truly enjoyed our stay! Mendocino Preferred is the best agency we have ever rented from. This is our third year with them. They are so easy to work with and very quick to address any issues or answer questions that might come up. La Luna Tratoria is a wonderful newer Italian restaurant in Mendocino and they will do takeout! Their minestrone soup is excellent.

La Bella Vista is a beautiful home with spectacular views. The garden is wonderful and it was great to relax on the deck. The home is well equipped and was immaculate. We hope to return on another visit to Mendocino.

La Bella Vista is a beautiful home with spectacular views. The garden is wonderful and it was great to relax on the deck. The home is well equipped and was immaculate. We hope to return on another visit to Mendocino.

When we pulled into the driveway my wife and I thought our rental was a barn. Boy, were we mistaken. We opened the door to a 5 star experience and view.

Enjoyed magnificent view from deck surrounded by profusion of color from flower garden. Great evening cookouts and cocktails and a dip in hot tub followed by walk to Van Damme beach. After kayaking the Big River had a local beer and meal at one of our favorites, Patterson's Pub. Also really enjoyed a couple breakfasts at Goodlife Cafe and coffee at Moody's. Good lunches at Flow with great ocean view. Even saw a group of whales. Enjoyed strolls around town visiting the many great shops with unique items. Not to be missed is the butter pecan toffee at the 2nd floor candy shop. Wow. Enjoyed plays by very good local actors at Mendocino and Ft. Bragg Performing Arts. This rental is perfect. Very well located to everything, comfortable, esthetic and clean and extremely well equipped for cooking. If you forgot anything at Mendocino Grocery there is a great gas station and well stocked grocery 1/4 mi. south of La Bella Vista. The management company, Mendocino Preferred, is friendly and responds in a flash. Wonderful place for relaxation, fun and building memories.