The cottage is nestled on ten magical acres between Point Arena and Gualala. There are 9 acres of beautifully landscaped space to explore and a private cove with panoramic view of the ocean. The perfect location to relax with nature and solitude or take day trips to explore the Mendocino Coast.

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The 2 Fish Bakery at Stewart's Point was highly recommended from one of Alison's friends. We were told it was a MUST stop location along our roadtrip north.

Two-person railbikes will take you along the world-famous Redwood Route, along scenic Pudding Creek, cross over majestic wooden trestle bridges, and journey into the heart of the ancient redwoods of Mendocino County.Pedaling along the historic tracks, bathed in dappled sunlight and a light breeze, we will experience a new freedom on the rails, unlike anything else. Without the need to steer, you’re unbound, able to look around at the wonder of this untouched stretch of the natural world, spotting blue herons, osprey, an occasional lounging turtle, perhaps a playful river otter, a deer munching on the foliage, and during peak berry season maybe even a bear.

Mendocino County has several state parks and beaches we plan to explore during our honeymoon and as newlyweds.

Awarded as one of the Top 5 Romantic Restaurants in the US, the intimate dining room is ideal for celebrating our honeymoon. The large picture windows frame the magnificent view of Goat Rock and the Russian River entering the Pacific Ocean captivating from every table.

Ride bikes along the Big River Trail which twists and turns 10 miles alongside the majestic river within the Big River Headlands State Park.

Perfect size luggage for a weekend away!

Brunch with a view and live music in Jenner, Ca on our drive North!

One of Sonoma County’s most creative artisanal creameries, Bohemian Creamery offers a variety of goat, cow, sheep, and water buffalo milk cheeses. We pasteurize all our milks and use only vegetarian rennet. Our cheeses are handmade on site.

"Apples are at the core of everything we do. Our goal is to highlight beautiful apple flavors and aromas in our ciders without overshadowing with sugar. The cider process starts and ends with 100% fresh-pressed apple juice. No water, no concentrates, and minimal intervention."

Dinner with a view! Minutes from our cottage!

"Enjoy our delicious Northern Italian Cuisine! Family recipes created in Italy years ago and now prepared here in Fort Bragg.Handmade pastas and sauces, fresh bread baked daily, and desserts like Tiramisu that will have you dreaming about next time. "

Enjoy our 90-minute seated wine and food tasting experience held on our beautiful outdoor decks and patios overlooking the Pacific Ocean, floating above the coastal fog & surrounded by forests & meadows.

Enjoy a picnic at Bowling Ball Beach. If the tide is out it’s hard not to notice the large round rocks that resemble bowling balls as you walk north on the beach.

Wine & Waves- Located right off of Highway 1, Pacific Star Winery is the only winery located along the breathtakingly gorgeous cliffs of the Mendocino Coast.

On the most intense nights you can see the trails of fish, harbor seals and other estuary life moving in the water as well as glowing water everywhere you touch.