This cottage places you steps from California Coastal National Monument and within a short 5-minute stroll of Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a patio, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 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
Getting around
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 142 min drive
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
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
45500 Lighthouse Rd, Assistant Keeper's House 4, Point Arena, CA, 95468, US
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 or resting on the reefs, 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. The Head Keeper’s House has been remodeled to convert it into a two bedroom and one bath mid-century modern showplace. It includes a wood burning fireplace (firewood provided) in the living room, fully stocked kitchen with gas stove, dining room, satellite television, CD/DVD player, free Wi-Fi, back patio and majestic views of the Pacific from every room. This beautifully appointed home offers a queen bed with a memory foam mattress in the front bedroom and a king bed with a memory foam mattress in the back bedroom, which also boasts a view of the Lighthouse Tower. The new bathroom has large format porcelain wave tile walls and herringbone mosaic floor in the shower. All new furniture, decor, artwork and window coverings make this a place to rival our other showcase Assistant Keeper’s House 4. The home comfortably accommodates up to four adults and the kitchen is stocked accordingly with pots & pans, utensils, mixing bowls, cutting boards, measuring cups, coffee maker, toaster, blender, crock pot, etc. We provide salt and pepper, bring your own spices, cooking oils, foil, plastic wrap and/or storage containers. You are welcome to use the picnic table on your private patio outside of the kitchen and dining room, and you can also bring a BBQ if you wish. The Pacific Ocean is out your front and back doors, the coastal mountain range and Manchester State Beach are just to the east and you are only a few steps away from the Point Arena Light Station Store. Up to 2 pets are allowed in this unit.
All of our rentals include unlimited access to our 23 acre Outdoor Museum, Light Station Store and Indoor Museum which are housed in the historic 1896 Fog Signal Building and contains the original 1st Order Fresnel lens from the 1908 Tower. Tours of the Lighthouse Tower are conducted around every 20 minutes with the first Tour at 10:15 a.m. and the last around 3 p.m. (4 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day).
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
Unit size: 1,120 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
42901
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Assistant Keeper's House 4, Point Arena, CA, 95468, US?
The closest beach to 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Assistant Keeper's House 4, Point Arena, CA, 95468, US is Manchester Beach (6.8 km).
How much does it cost to stay at 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Assistant Keeper's House 4, Point Arena, CA, 95468, US?
As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Assistant Keeper's House 4, Point Arena, CA, 95468, US on 29 Sept 2026 start from AU$747, 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 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Assistant Keeper's House 4, Point Arena, CA, 95468, US have a pool?
No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Assistant Keeper's House 4, Point Arena, CA, 95468, US?
No, 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Assistant Keeper's House 4, Point Arena, CA, 95468, US does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Assistant Keeper's House 4, Point Arena, CA, 95468, US?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Point Arena Lighthouse - Head Keeper's House Reviews
Reviews
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Very good
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