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The Black Cabin, spacious, secluded and tranquil.

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Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of the surrounding woods from the large window, accompanied by a cozy wood-burning stove.
Escape to a serene natural setting in this cozy cabin, featuring a welcoming porch with a bench and chair.
Situated in a serene forested area, this cabin offers a welcoming space with a small porch and steps leading to the entrance.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa and door leading to an outdoor area.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with a dining area featuring a round table and four chairs.

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

The Black Cabin, spacious, secluded and tranquil.

Welcome to the Black Cabin.
Your little private haven in the middle of the woods. The cabin was built in 1940 and has served as a family retreat until now. Newly remodeled, the cabin offers a modern trim with a cottage feel. Try our outdoor shower situated in the remnants of giant red wood. Explore the town and come back to a quiet and secluded refuge. Kick back and relax, no need to make the beds or finish the dishes, enjoy every minute of the house because it’s fully serviced after every stay.

The cabin does have a wood burning stove, but we ask guests not to use it and use the space heaters instead for heating purposes.

We provide a space heater but bringing your personal space heater is recommended during the chilly months.

We provide bedding for the 2 Queen beds, if more is needed. Please make a request as soon as possible and we will do our best to accommodate.

In addition to the steps at the front door, the kitchen has a sunken floor. Take extra care coming and going from the kitchen.

We have one security camera by the front door and the back patio, for the safety and security of the property.

Property manager

Benjamin

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cabin not childproof, ask about potential hazards

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 127029

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The Black Cabin spacious secluded tranquil.
The Black Cabin, spacious, secluded and tranquil. Fort Bragg

About the area

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Fort Bragg, CA

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Noyo Harbor - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Skunk Train - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Pudding Creek Beach - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Glass Beach - 17 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cowlick's Ice Cream Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Los Gallitos - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Cabin, spacious, secluded and tranquil. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at The Black Cabin, spacious, secluded and tranquil.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Cabin, spacious, secluded and tranquil.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Cabin, spacious, secluded and tranquil. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Jughandle State Natural Reserve and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Sea Glass Museum and Noyo Harbor are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Black Cabin, spacious, secluded and tranquil. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy cabin

We’re so glad we found this well maintained comfy little cabin that is pet friendly. We’re surrounded by a quite serene setting of trees and grass for the pups. It’s so close to so many places to visit. We love this place and have already made plans to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Redwood Hideaway

Nice little cabin tucked away in some beautiful woods. Wood burning stove makes it cozy. Nice kitchen comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location, Well Appointed

We had a great stay at The Black Cabin. The open floor plan was spacious, aesthetic is just our speed, the wood burning stove was reminiscent of my childhood and the kitchen was well appointed. The games were appreciated! We loved the location, set a few minutes out of town in a totally private spot. The yard needed a bit of a tidy up (hammock and picnic table in disrepair and some wood debris in sight) but we thoroughly enjoyed it none-the-less.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Katherine T., Aptos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location but needs some improvements

The setting is tranquil and very relaxing, in a quiet neighborhood where we had deer grazing in the yard daily. The cabin is quiet and comfortable however the bathroom needs some serious improvement. The shower is pretty much not functional if you are taller than 5 ft. Also the curtain rod in the bedroom fell off the wall the first night we were there. Also has issues getting the Roku to work. Still enjoyed our stay but things could have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Linsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Quirky cabin

Super quirky little cabin. Had to contact the owner for check in information on the afternoon we arrived, they did respond quickly but would have been nice to have in advance. The yard was rather unkempt which was a bit disappointing, but with the code access was easy. Plenty parking at the front of the cabin, Inside it has been updated and is cute, it was super cold when we arrived but once we got the burner going it warmed up. There was an initial fire starter but we booked for another night so I’m not sure how we would have started the fire without fire starter or kindling. We had to leave early due to my husbands business. It’s a cute, basic little cabin, probably ideal for those who only want a base but maybe a bit too basic for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Loved location saw deer grazing. Quaint. Suggest lubricating the windows and sliding glass door they are hard to open and close so we couldn’t get any air circulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Troy H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

House was not cleaned in between guests

Me and my family arrived to the VRBO and all of the previous guests dirty laundry, dirty dishes, slept in beds, dirthy bathroom- had not been cleaned by a cleaning service. It was filthy. The owner had no backup towels or sheets. We had to find a new rental last minute. Nightmare!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot. Bring a heater

Everything was as described and it was a great place in a great location. As the listing warns, the place can get chilly. Definitely plan to bring space heaters and/or firewood.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet stay in the woods!

Our family's time at the black cabin in the woods was delightful! There was plenty of room for all 5 of us (2 adults and 3 kiddos). The setting was just a couple miles from Fort Bragg, so it was perfect for our drive up the West Coast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet country near the ocean.

The property is located just out of the main Hwy 1 corridor and was easily located. The neighborhood is quiet and the property is thickly vegetated so it seems a though you're miles from anyone else. The rooms are small but relatively comfortable. If someone in your group is over 6'2" or 6'3" they should be aware of the low beam and ceiling in the kitchen. The kitchen has a good selection of utensils and pots/pans if you plan to do any cooking. I would definitely recommend this property to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Country Setting

This is a quiet rustic setting away from the bustle of Fort Bragg.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was what I hoped it to be. Very quiet location, close to everything and had everything we wanted.

My family and I would for sure come stay there again. We all had a great time and the place was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard G., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet little house

Other than the bedrooms and bath room doors would not close completely (get stuck on door jam) it was a nice little house. Nothing fancy inside but everything you need. You do have to watch for the SMALL hard to see step from the kitchen to the living room. The location is great if you like quiet out of the way like I do, but it means driving a few miles into town or beach. Overall a nice little house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and Cozy

Property looked just like in the photos, easy check in, felt private but close to many conveniences. Quick response to questions regarding the fireplace
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

My family had a very nice, comfortable stay at the black cabin. The open floor layout worked out well for my sister to keep an eye on her 9 month old at all times as a crawled around. Only issue we had was getting a fire started in the wood stove because we don't have a ton of experience with them. I reached out to Benjamin and he contacted me right away to give me some tips. We got a cozy fire going right away. The property also had an outside shower that was a fun surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Birthday Celebration

Very private setting with all the amenities of home. Our family enjoyed the stay and the property. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Fahm S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice small cabin

The cabin was pretty clean for the most part. It was small though. When I booked, I didn’t realize there weren’t any closets. The non slip mat in the bath tub was kinda dirty but it is from being used constantly. I would recommend getting rid of it. The shower head was an issue because it is short and not functional for anyone over 5’5 which is my height. The other guests with me were taller than me in height so that was disappointing. My brother is 6’4 so he had to bend over to shower. I had seen a review posted right before the date of our stay that someone else said the shower was not functional for anyone over 5’ tall and emailed the property manager and he said he did not hear of that complaint before and would email the reviewer regarding that issue. We used a small space heater and that kept the cabin warm enough. I would suggest for the owner to have a space heater available for guests to use so guests don’t have to bring their own. The windows were big and open with no blinds to enjoy the beautiful nature outside. The front and back door were see through for the major part and that was not okay. With all the windows being open and the door being glass, anyone outside can see into the cabin which can be a safety issue. The issue with the back door being see through is that the security camera was facing towards the door so the property manager can see into the cabin and watch what we are doing at all times. The camera needs to be moved so it is right outside the back door to view into the backyard area not into the cabin to view the guests. Felt like we did not have that much privacy because of the back yard camera which was not acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Stay

Very clean and fresh upon arrival. Flowers on the table and nice soaps and bath products in the bathroom. Open floor plan. Comfortable beds. The original (I think) wood buring stove warms up the whole cabin. You need to bring your own wood and kindling. Very responsive owners. A few quirky areas, but this is an older property that was been remodelled so that isnt a deal breaker. Only one area particularly in need of re-doing is the shower. This could be an issue for folks staying for longer stays. Other than that a quiet, clean and vey beautiful place. I enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Cabin

This property is as advertised. Comfortable for 2 to 4. Very clean and well equipped. A good price for a nice, smaller vacation stay. I’m would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect and quiet

was just what we expected thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021