This apartment places you steps from California Coastal National Monument and within a short 5-minute stroll of Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum. .Apartment features a TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. A fridge and a microwave make in-room dining convenient. Limited housekeeping is available.
California Coastal National Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
B. Bryan Preserve - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
Point Arena Pier - 18 min drive - 10.5 km
Manchester Beach - 24 min drive - 13.7 km
Restaurants
The Record - 11 min drive
Cove Coffee And Tackle - 14 min drive
Point Arena Pizza - 15 min drive
Pier Place - 14 min drive
Sign of the Whale - 11 min drive
About this property
Point Arena Lighthouse - Bookkeeper's Room
The 156 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 9 vacation cottages, suites 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. Our newest vacation cottage, the Bookkeeper's Room, is a beautifully finished and furnished studio perfect for that romantic getaway. In its standard configuration guests will enjoy a memory foam King size bed with views of the Lighthouse Tower and Fog Signal Building from the front door and bedroom windows. It can also be configured to accommodate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guests. The tastefully decorated unit provides guests with a mini-fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker and 55" flat screen TV with DishTV service. Enjoy the warmth of the radiant heat flooring in the bedroom and bathroom and the beautifully tiled bathroom with large roll in shower. You will also find a welcome gift bottle of Husch Vineyards wine and chocolates waiting for you in the room. This unit is also pet friendly for up to 2 pets (pet fee of $25 per pet per stay). Come try out our newest studio!
Please let us know if you are an ADA guest when you make your reservation so that we can configure the room to accommodate you.
All of our rentals include unlimited access to our 23 acre Outdoor Museum. Visit our Light Station Store and Indoor Museum, housed in the historic 1896 Fog Signal Building and containing the original 1st Order Fresnel lens from the 1908 Tower, anytime between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily (4:30 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day). Tours of the Lighthouse Tower can be arranged by checking with the Light Station Store Associate at the store counter. Tower Tours are conducted around every 20 minutes with the first Tour at 10:15 a.m. and the last around 4 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 3 p.m. the rest of the year.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Water dispenser
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Books
TV with cable/satellite channels
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
Front entrance ramp
In-room accessibility
Single level property
Tile flooring in public areas
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Things to do
Farming classes
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)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Bed sheets changed on request
Double-glazed windows
Farming classes
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Recycling
Some LED lighting used
Towels (changed on request)
Unit size: 200 square feet
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Point Arena Lighthouse - Bookkeeper's Room?
The closest beach to Point Arena Lighthouse - Bookkeeper's Room is Manchester Beach (6.8 km).
How much does it cost to stay at Point Arena Lighthouse - Bookkeeper's Room?
As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Point Arena Lighthouse - Bookkeeper's Room on 29 Sept 2026 start from AU$409, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Point Arena Lighthouse - Bookkeeper's Room have a pool?
No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Point Arena Lighthouse - Bookkeeper's Room?
No, Point Arena Lighthouse - Bookkeeper's Room does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Point Arena Lighthouse - Bookkeeper's Room?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Point Arena Lighthouse - Bookkeeper's Room Reviews
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