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8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House
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 or resting on the reefs, 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. The Head Keeper’s House has been remodeled to convert it into a two bedroom and one bath mid-century modern showplace. It includes a wood burning fireplace (firewood provided) in the living room, fully stocked kitchen with gas stove, dining room, satellite television, CD/DVD player, free Wi-Fi, back patio and majestic views of the Pacific from every room. This beautifully appointed home offers a queen bed with a memory foam mattress in the front bedroom and a king bed with a memory foam mattress in the back bedroom, which also boasts a view of the Lighthouse Tower. The new bathroom has large format porcelain wave tile walls and herringbone mosaic floor in the shower. All new furniture, decor, artwork and window coverings make this a place to rival our other showcase Assistant Keeper’s House 4. The home comfortably accommodates up to four adults and the kitchen is stocked accordingly with pots & pans, utensils, mixing bowls, cutting boards, measuring cups, coffee maker, toaster, blender, crock pot, etc. We provide salt and pepper, bring your own spices, cooking oils, foil, plastic wrap and/or storage containers. You are welcome to use the picnic table on your private patio outside of the kitchen and dining room, and you can also bring a BBQ if you wish. 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 Light Station Store. Up to 2 pets are allowed in this unit.
All of our rentals include unlimited access to our 23 acre Outdoor Museum, Light Station Store and Indoor Museum which are housed in the historic 1896 Fog Signal Building and contains the original 1st Order Fresnel lens from the 1908 Tower. Tours of the Lighthouse Tower are conducted around every 20 minutes with the first Tour at 10:15 a.m. and the last around 3 p.m. (4 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day).
Point Arena is home to this cottage. Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum and Arena Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bowling Ball Beach and Mendocino Coast Massage. Gualala Arts Center and Arena Rock Marine Nature Preserve are also worth visiting. Visit our Point Arena travel guide
Is Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House?
As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $489, 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.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House located?
Situated in Point Arena, this cottage is steps from California Coastal National Monument and Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum. Point Arena City Hall and Arena Theater are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House Reviews
8.0
Very good
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