You know this place—or perhaps it just feels like you do. Mar Vista Farm + Cottages instills that sense in nearly everyone who visits our magical site on the “secret coast” in Mendocino County, where life slows down so you can forge stronger connections with nature and the ones you love. Here, the everyday fades away, replaced by a more conscious, simpler way of life.
Just across Highway 1 from the Pacific Ocean, Mar Vista offers vintage cottages, the Glass House events space, a redwood soaking tub, and nine acres of natural areas—forested trails, farm animals, harvesting gardens, spaces for family play, even private access to a secluded beach. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, furry friends, and gatherings, it’s as if you have your own private country getaway.
At Mar Vista, you’ll feel restored, reinvigorated, ready for whatever’s next. And you’ll realize that you did, in fact, know this place all along. Because ultimately, it is a reflection of you at your best.
2026 marks 90 years of Mar Vista Farm and Cottages. We’re planning celebrations throughout the year, and you’re part of the story.
Share your favorite memories with us, photos from that magical sunset, stories from your family traditions here, moments from stays past or recent. Every memory helps tell the story of these 90 years, and we can’t wait to celebrate them together.
Email us your memory or historical moment directly at hello@marvistafarmandcottages.com
PLUS-enjoy complimentary farm-fresh egg deliveries each morning.
Explore the many local beaches nearby-ideal for picnics, tide-pool fun, sunset chasing, and whale spotting.
We are powered by 100% renewable energy. On-site, find EV charging, composting, and plastic-free swaps.
With nine secluded coastal acres, Mar Vista is the perfect playhald for your furry friend.
Our Scandinavian-style fishing cottages feature a fireplace, plush bedding, and a well stocked kitchen
Restore with forest bathing, on-site yoga, meditation, massage (available upon request).
Our 11 bright and airy cottages each feature a fireplace, antique furnishings, plush bedding, and a well-stocked kitchen.
From forest bathing to farm activities, Mar Vista is a mindful escape designed to bring you closer to the land and one another.
With coastal views and serene forests, Mar Vista is perfect for weddings, retreats, milestone occasions, and celebrations.
We consider ourselves the stewards of Mar Vista, rather than the owners. It is our dream to share this wonderful place with you.
Photo by Pauline Chatelan for The Panafold.
Mar Vista is a place for people to be present and act with intention—and we act with intention as well, with sustainable farming and gardening practices, responsible water use, and more.
Solo travel is better when the place feels like it was made for it.
At Mar Vista, your cottage sits on nine acres of open grounds with plenty of space to roam, rest, and be as social or as still as you want. Seclusion here is a feature, not an accident.
The best summer trips happen on CA Highway 1, and we want to send you on it.
One winner gets a two-night in a cottage at @marvistafarmandcottages with a delicious breakfast basket, lunch at @cafeaquatica a tasting flight from @thesirenscellar and a haul of goodies from @jenneroutpost
🚙This is everything you need for the perfect California road trip to the ultimate coastal escape.
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- Tag a friend you’d road trip with this summer
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Winner announced July 23rd! Good luck — see you on the road!
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Entries close July 22 at 11:59pm PT; winner announced July 23. Must be 21+ and a US resident to enter. No purchase necessary. Not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.
Animal life have always been part of the Mar Vista story. Long before the cottages, and before the guests came along, these creatures have been shaping it in ways we’re still discovering. Celebrating 90 years means honoring all of them.
The creek is right here on property. Some guests bring a book. Some bring watercolors. Some just sit and listen. Some are adventourous enough to dip in.
You don’t have to forest bathe like this. But you can! Plus, you don’t have to schedule this, and that’s the point.
More of a guided suggestion, rather than an agenda.
