Title: Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103942295&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House ## Photo gallery for Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House (Point Arena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103942300/103942295/43d354b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House (Point Arena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103942300/103942295/dac9f886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House (Point Arena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103942300/103942295/e8064e6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House (Point Arena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103942300/103942295/c6b318e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House (Point Arena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103942300/103942295/f48f9efe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House provides everything you need. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41120 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 154 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 7 vacation cottages 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. 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 queen beds with memory foam mattresses in each room. 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 current 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, 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. 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. ## 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 - 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) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 42901 ## About the area 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. Arena Rock Marine Nature Preserve and Gualala Arts Center are also worth visiting. [Visit our Point Arena travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Point-Arena.dx179970) [View more Cottages in Point Arena](https://www.expedia.ca/Point-Arena-Cottages.d179970-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.95346%2C-123.73848&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pZORfwgjKBfgJb8vNMsipm0eMQQ=) Point Arena, CA ### What's nearby - ![#Likealocal Setting of the film “Forever Young”](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640757/f4e7622d-e0f4-41a5-b8a5-58646d3740dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) California Coastal National Monument 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Point Arena Light and rock formations](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640757/18c20160-7f2e-4e23-96cc-e91cb31d69d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Located on the remote Northern California Coast at Point Arena, is the B. Bryan Preserve. They breed and present critically endangered African hoofed animals to maintain the species population. They are not a zoo and only give pre-reserved small tours with up close views of the animals. Lynn and I toured while we were in the area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179970/b5b6d6cf-84f1-4c02-9b7f-757e29ccf4f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) B. Bryan Preserve 11 min drive \- 8.4 km - ![Aeonium arboreum houseleek tree yellow flower, California USA. Irish rose succulent inflorescence. Home gardening, american decorative ornamental houseplant, natural botanical ocean beach atmosphere.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975748974/65e5bbb5-c9ac-4a22-b381-fc9644a91c26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Irish Beach 19 min drive \- 18.2 km - Arena Rock Marine Nature Preserve 5 min walk \- 0.4 km ### Restaurants - The Record 11 min drive - Gama 11 min drive - Franny's Cup & Saucer 11 min drive - Pier Place 14 min drive - Arena Market & Cafe 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House? ### What time is check-out at Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House? ### Where is Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Leslie A. Jan 2, 2026 ##### Leslie A. 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