16 dog-friendly places to stay on the Mendocino Coast and inland Mendocino County—from cabins and cottages to inns, lodges, and historic lighthouse keeper homes—drawn from DogTrekker’s directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties. Every property below links to its full DogTrekker listing with photos, pet policies, booking details, and directions.
Andiron Seaside Inn & Cabins — Little River
The Andiron Seaside Inn & Cabins offers 11 uniquely decorated retro-chic cabins on five acres of meadow and woods at 6051 N. Hwy 1 in Little River. Pets are enthusiastically welcome ($20 per pet/night); a dog kit with supplies is provided at check-in.
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Benmore Valley Ranch — Hopland
Benmore Valley Ranch is a 1,200-acre mountain valley watershed in the hills above Hopland. Dogs are welcome—the ranch rents out a compound of three houses together or separately, sleeping up to 30 guests, with a hot tub on the property.
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Boonville Downtown Cottage — Boonville
The Boonville Downtown Cottage by Sheep Dung Properties is a secluded one-bedroom rental in downtown Boonville with a Japanese soaking tub and vineyard views, walking distance to local restaurants and shops. Dogs are welcome.
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Boonville Hotel — Boonville
The Boonville Hotel is a modern roadhouse on Highway 128 in southern Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley. Dogs are welcome in two pet-friendly cottages on the property—the Bungalow, with creek access and a private yard, and the Studio, each with a gas fireplace and private entrance.
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Cottages at Little River Cove — Little River
The Cottages at Little River Cove offers 11 stand-alone cottages with ocean views and gardens in Little River. Dogs are welcome in any cottage and receive a welcome kit with bowls, a beach towel, waste bags, and treats at check-in.
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Hannah Madison Cottage — Little River
The Hannah Madison Cottage is one of the pet-friendly accommodations at the Little River Inn, a family-run inn on the Mendocino Coast since 1939. Dogs are welcome with a $30/pet/night fee; amenities include dog bowls, towels, and furniture covers.
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Johanna Brock — Little River
The Johanna Brock is a stand-alone cottage at the Little River Inn on the Mendocino Coast. Dogs are welcome with a $30/pet/night fee; no size or breed restrictions apply.
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Llama Cottage — Little River
The Llama Cottage (Room 381) sits on a wooded estate a mile north of the main Little River Inn property. Dogs are welcome with a $30/pet/night fee; no size or breed restrictions apply.
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Mendocino Stone Ranch — Gualala
Mendocino Stone Ranch is a 30-acre art ranch and vacation rental property near Gualala with stone masonry art installations throughout the grounds. Dogs are welcome in both the five-bedroom Redwood Stone Art Retreat and the Yurt, with an additional pet fee.
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Point Arena Lighthouse — Point Arena
The Point Arena Lighthouse, erected in 1879 and rebuilt after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, sits on a narrow peninsula maintained by the non-profit Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers. Four historic keeper homes and one keeper’s room are available to rent, each sleeping up to six; dogs are welcome in the rental homes.
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Ravenridge Cottages — Yorkville
Ravenridge Cottages in Yorkville sits beneath an ancient live oak with views westward toward the Mendocino coast, surrounded by Douglas firs, redwoods, madrones, and oaks. Dogs are welcome and have plenty of space to roam the property grounds.
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Rosie’s Cottage — Little River
Rosie’s Cottage (Room 144) is a spacious, contemporary stand-alone retreat just south of the main Little River Inn property. Dogs are welcome with a $30/pet/night fee; no size or breed restrictions apply.
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Seafoam Lodge — Little River
Seafoam Lodge is a 21-room boutique hotel at 6751 N. Hwy 1 in Little River with ocean views and recently renovated rooms. Well-behaved pets are welcome in designated pet-friendly rooms with advance notice; a pet fee applies.
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Serenisea Cottages — Gualala
Serenisea Cottages at 36100 S. Hwy 1 in Gualala offers cabins and vacation homes perched on an oceanfront bluff in Gualala. Individual units have varying pet policies; dogs are welcome in designated pet-friendly units.
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Sheep Dung aka The Other Place — Boonville
Sheep Dung Properties offers four pet-friendly vacation rental cabins on a secluded ranch in the Anderson Valley hills above Boonville: the Breezeway, Buckeye, Creekside, and The Oaks. Dogs and children are welcome at all four.
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Shoreline Cottages — Fort Bragg
Shoreline Cottages at 18725 N. Hwy 1 in Fort Bragg offers cottages, suites, and rooms in a park-like setting just a short walk from the coast. Dogs receive a welcome basket with bowls, beach towels, and treats; a large back field is available for play.
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