25% OFF YOUR 2026 Stay
SETTLE INTO THE SEASON
There’s never been a better time to travel to our cozy cottages on the Mendocino Coast, especially as we offer 25% off all 2026 stays booked before September 30th.*
From September through December, a quiet kind of restoration settles here — fall’s gentler sounds, a bounty of produce ready for picking in the harvest garden, and a slower pace Mar Vista is known for.
Use code STAY26 to redeem.
*Not valid during holiday periods, special events, or group bookings. Cannot be combined with any other offers or applied to existing reservations.
A space rooted in nature, wellness, and conscious living
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.
Life slows down in the charming cottages of Mar Vista
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.
Celebrating 90 Years of Memories
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
Travel With Intention—
Regenerating The Local Community & Environment With Every Booking
In partnership with Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program, your travel dollars directly support Redwood Coast Land Conservancy. The mission of Redwood Coast Land Conservancy is to preserve, restore, and share the natural wonders of coastal southern Mendocino and northern Sonoma Counties. Through our community impact program, $2 per stay will fund Redwood Coast Land Conservancy. Additionally, Mar Vista will match every $2 collected, doubling the positive impact we will make together. 100% of funds are given to Redwood Coast Land Conservancy.
Our Amenities
HARVEST FREELY IN OUR ORGANIC GARDEN
PLUS-enjoy complimentary farm-fresh egg deliveries each morning.
NEARBY BEACH ACCESS
Explore the many local beaches nearby-ideal for picnics, tide-pool fun, sunset chasing, and whale spotting.
ROOTED IN CONSCIOUS LIVING
We are powered by 100% renewable energy. On-site, find EV charging, composting, and plastic-free swaps.
DOG FRIENDLY
With nine secluded coastal acres, Mar Vista is the perfect play land for your furry friend.
CHARMING HISTORIC
FISHING COTTAGES
Our Scandinavian-style fishing cottages feature a fireplace, plush bedding, and a well stocked kitchen
FOR A WELL WAY OF LIFE
Restore with forest bathing, on-site yoga, meditation, massage (available upon request).
The Cottages
Our 11 bright and airy cottages each feature a fireplace, antique furnishings, plush bedding, and a well-stocked kitchen.
The Experience
From forest bathing to farm activities, Mar Vista is a mindful escape designed to bring you closer to the land and one another.
Gatherings
With coastal views and serene forests, Mar Vista is perfect for weddings, retreats, milestone occasions, and celebrations.
This Is Us
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.
Rooted in conscious living
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.
A place that feels good alone
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.
Celebrating Ongoing Commitments to People and Planet
Beaches Nearby - save this post for later!
📍Anchor Bay Beach + Fish Rock Cove: Our property includes complimentary access to Fish Rock Beach, via Anchor Bay Campground- just 1/4 mile drive south of Mar Vista. Park right inside to the right, and show your cottage key at the office desk.
📍Manchester State Beach: 1.5 miles down Stoneboro Road to parking, then a half-mile walk through dunes to four miles of beach. Great for beachcombing, birding, and views of Point Arena Lighthouse. 15 miles north.
📍Pelican Bluff Trail: Two miles of clifftop walking with big ocean views. A Mar Vista favorite. 9 miles north, just before Point Arena.
📍Moat Creek / Whisky Shoals: Popular with surfers, good for abalone and tide pools. Take the bluff steps for views — at low tide you can continue south to Bowling Ball Beach. 8 miles north.
📍The Stornetta Public Lands: Open trails for hiking, running, and whale watching around Point Arena Lighthouse. Flat and wide with steep beach access at Sea Lion’s Cove. 11 miles north.
📍Van Damme State Park: Fern Canyon Redwood hike about an hour north. Full day: 8–9 mile loop from the main entrance. Shorter: 4-mile loop starting at the Pygmy Forest off Little River Airport Road.
📍Hearn Gulch: Sheltered ravine, sandy pocket beach, small creek, and volcanic rock formations with a narrow sea tunnel. 5 miles north.
📍Bowling Ball Beach: Geological rock formations that look exactly like what they’re named after. Best at low tide for viewing and tide pools. Take the north trail from the Schooner Gulch parking area. 6.5 miles north.
📍Cooks Beach: A local favorite with a flat, crescent beach and fine sand. In summer a gentle stream runs through one side — great for kids wading and building sand castles. Take County Road 526 north of Gualala and follow the Bonham Trail sign down to the beach. 1.5 miles south.
📍Mill Bend Preserve: Gateway to the Gualala River Watershed and the heart of the local community. Park at 46902 Old Stage Rd or access from the CalTrans pull-out northeast of the Gualala River bridge. 5 miles south.
New month, new feelings 🤎
Settle into the season and save 25% on all stays through 2026!
*not valid during holiday periods, special events, or group bookings. Cannot be combined with any other offers or applied to existing reservations.
August holds still just long enough to reach summer’s peak.