Seaside Cottage Rentals

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The Best Seaside Cottage Rentals

If a quaint little place on the beach sounds like an ideal vacation plan, book now and start counting down the days.

Courtesy of Glendeven Inn , Writer David Hanson

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Glendeven Inn, Mendocino, California

For the ultimate cottage getaway, ask for Sea Ridge Cottage, a 1,400-square-foot home that stands alone on a grassy ridge above the Pacific. The Inn is six miles north, though staff members will stock the kitchen with your grocery list and even offer a gourmet chef to prepare a special meal.

Field trip: Mendocino is a few miles up the road, and there’s never been a bad walk through that town, but take a hike past Van Damme State Park’s redwoods in the early morning. You’ll see.

Night out: If you’re staying at Sea Ridge Cottage, the Ledford House restaurant is a mile away. Every table has an ocean view, and the husband-wife chef team leans to the French side of California cuisine.

Rates: on-site rooms and suites, $121–$326/night, and Sea Ridge Cottage, $213–$305/night; 800/822-4536 or glendeven.com