Ideally situated on the coast of Northern California Coastal and Rental Getaways for Northern California
Coastal Getaways and Rental Vacation Spots in Northern California Welcome to The Larkin Cottage of Mendocino, Ca.
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Guest Comment:
"From the moment we arrived we felt
right at home. The Cottage was warm and
inviting, the perfect place to snuggle
up and relax. Thoroughly enjoyed the
comfort of all the linens and the experience
of the sleep number bed. We look forward
to returning in the future. Thank you!"

Guest Comment:
"The cottage was delightful. Loved the landscaping
and the property was exceptionally well
maintained and private."

Guest Comment:
"We LOVED it! Very quaint and beautiful
and we were comfortable and spoiled."


Don't miss Late Summer in Mendocino at The Larkin Cottage.


Events in September:
STUDIO DISCOVERY TOUR
Sept 5,6 & 7 & 12-13 ~ Little River to Sea Ranch
Two weekends! 48 artists open their studios along the scenic Coast for a free self-guided tour. Original work in watercolor, oils, glass, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture & textiles!
Free maps available.

BIG RIVER INTERPRETIVE WALK
1st & 3rd SATURDAY, SEPT 5&19
Learn about Mendocino and it's Big River Estuary, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Kiosk on Big River Beach. Walks last 1 hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. FREE

WINESONG! 2009
September 11 & 12, ~ Botanical Gardens
Join us for MCDH's annual wine tasting event and auction in the Gardens by the Sea. Meander throughout the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and taste the elegant wines and food of Mendocino County.

MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR
SEPT 18-20, Boonville
Great fun for the entire family! Three fun filled days of old fashioned country fair will be held at the Fairgrounds. The Fair features, rodeo, sheep dog trials, animal judging, midway, square dancing hoedown and a parade on Sunday and much more.

Events in October:
BIG RIVER INTERPRETIVE WALK
OCT 3, SATURDAY
~ Learn about Mendocino and it's Big River Estuary, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Kiosk on Big River Beach. Walks last 1 hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. FREE

ABALONE FESTIVAL COOK OFF
OCTOBER 3 ~ Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg
GUESTS are welcome and can participate for free. Although abalone tasting is limited to the judges; other food, beverages and Local Mendocino Wine will be available for purchase. Guests will enjoy the live entertainment, a raffle and silent auction.

KELLY HOUSE AUCTION
OCTOBER 2009 ~ Mendocino
Silent Auction at Crown Hall Fundraiser for the Kelley House. Many local artists plus shop & inn keepers donate interesting items. Preview items the night before from 5-7pm.

HOPLAND PASSPORT ~ FALL
October 24-25 ~ Hopland
Join our group of seven extraordinary wineries each with distinct specialties, including Italian, Bordeaux, Burgundian, Rhone, and old vine Syrah and Zinfandel. Each winery will present a sumptuous feast of fabulous foods, along with a special selection of their signature wines.

Events in November:
FORD HOUSE ~ MUSHROOM DISPLAY
NOV 1-30 ~ Ford House, Mendocino
Mushroom Exhibit Mushrooms will be celebrated at The Ford House Visitor Center and Museum for Mendocino Headlands State Park with must-see exhibits for the mushroom lover. Visitors will learn about mushroom facts and fallacies (and how to avoid fatalities!)

WINE and MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
Spread throughout Mendocino County's popular Inns and Restaurants, Dozens of Fabulous Edible Events, Meet the Chefs, Gatherers and Walk in the Woods, Learn From The Culinary Experts, Meet Mendocino's Winemakers and Mushroom Passports. Events are held through November - February.


Events in December:
Mendocino Whale Watching
DECEMBER - APRIL ~ Mendocino whale watching on a charter boat is the perfect opportunity to be up close to these gentle giants of the sea and fun for people of all ages.

MENDOCINO COAST INN TOURS
DECEMBER 10-12
MENDOCINO, LITTLE RIVER, FORT BRAGG, ALBION & ELK - Get in the Holiday Spirit with the Mendocino Candlelight Inns tours. The inns graciously invite all to tour their lovely holiday decorated inns.
Events for January 2010:
Mendocino Whale Watching
DECEMBER - APRIL ~ Mendocino whale watching on a charter boat is the perfect opportunity to be up close to these gentle giants of the sea and fun for people of all ages.

MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB DAYS
JANUARY 22-31
Rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood!

We invite you to come enjoy the newly remodeled cottage featuring:
• Queen size Sleep Number Bed
• Antique Iron Bed
• French antique pine furniture
• A cozy fireplace with reading chairs
• Flat screen TV and DVD player
• WI-FI connection for your laptop
• MP3 and iPod hookup
• Private, restful hot tub
• Luxurious linens
• Fluffy Spa robes
• Glorious gardens
• Complimentary wine and goodies from the local area

Book Your Reservation Today!
1-800-525-0049

Linda Moore, Proprietor
The Larkin Cottage
Guest Comments:
"From the moment we arrived we felt right at home. The Cottage was warm and inviting,
the perfect place to snuggle up and relax. Thoroughly enjoyed the comfort of all the linens and the experience
of the Sleep Number bed. We look forward to returning in the future. Thank you!"

"The cottage was delightful. Loved the landscaping and the property was exceptionally well maintained and private."