Relax.
Recharge.
Heal.
A warm welcome into our home and we hope you enjoy these experiences that are designed to regenerate your body, mind, and soul. A place for you to disconnect from your daily life and reconnect with the surroundings. Our retreat is nestled among redwood trees a few miles from the Pacific Ocean in the town of Elk, CA. A short coastal drive from the historic village of Mendocino.
Choose Your Escape
Our team is taking extra efforts with our cleaning and washing for hygiene precautions.
We Typically Open Our Calendar 3 Months In Advance For Reservations.
Water Tower
Retreat
Nested in the redwood forest is the Water Tower. A refurbished space that offers up a tiny home-type experience. Up to three guests can stay here, although it's ideal for two. There is a queen-size bed in the lofted bedroom and a comfy day bed in the living area for hanging out. There is a small kitchen and a relaxing bathroom rain shower.
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Forest
Camping Hut
The Camping Hut is located in the middle forest and is designed to provide guests with a rustic, yet comfortable experience. There is a plush queen-size bed appointed with soft beddings and a propane heater to keep things nice and warm. For a unique bathing experience there is a private outdoor bathtub with shower, as well as a modern compost toilet.
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Camper Hide Out
We’ve been working on refurbishing this camper and look forward to sharing it with you. If you want to be the first to know when it’s available sign up for our mailing list :)
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Plan Your Visit
WHAT TO BRING
Warm clothes for layers, as summers can be chilly on the coast
Bring some slippers to lounge around and a headlamp is always helpful for coming home after dark.
Our retreats are set-up and fully furnished with a warm gas heater for a good night’s sleep. Both baths are fully stocked with organic bath products for your hot showers, and we supply bath towels too.
Reservation
Local guide - we share a list during your booking.
With limited cell service in the area. Hope this help you do some research before your trip :)
Pre-planning is a good idea. With limited seating, make sure to check their hours or book ahead for all restaurants and wine tasting.
Our Guest Notes
Water Tower Retreat
“Our 4th stay at Rob & Elsa’s place lived up to how amazing every prior stay has been. We love coming here and this airbnb never disappoints from the soothing music and essential oils to the minimalist design, everything about this place exudes calm and peace. We look forward to coming back again!”
Forest Camping Hut
“A truly peaceful and beautiful cabin in an amazing part of the world. Our stay was perfect, just the disconnection from life and reconnection with each other that we needed... ...I can’t wait to go back and use the outside bath again.”
Water Tower Retreat
“Rob + Elsa’s forest retreat has been the best experience I’ve had with AirBnb thus far. I went with my boyfriend to disconnect after the christmas holidays, and the water tower is the coziest cabin one can imagine with touches of nordic whimsy. The attention to detail and thoughtful design were striking, along with the sweet hand written notes and the aromatherapy touches. The surrounding area is beautiful, and the water tower is the perfect place to come back to after a day of exploring the forest and beaches. Cannot recommend highly enough — this is a must if venturing to the northern California coast!”
Forest Camping Hut
“If you’re like me, you’re assuming this place can’t possibly be as good as the reviews—but honestly? If anything, it’s better. I won’t spoil any surprises with specifics, but if you have the opportunity to go, do. The hosts know what they’re doing in every aspect of the place; the only downside was dragging myself out the door at the end of the stay.”
Shinrin-Yoku.
In Japanese Shinrin means “forest” and Yoku means “bath.” Shinrin-Yoku or “forest bathing”, is to simply soak in a forest atmosphere, taking in nature through your senses.We hope this place helps you to feel relaxed while you are here and revived after your stay.
The Property
Our forest retreat property is shared with our home and both of our retreats. Both rental units are very private and have their own dedicated outdoor area for guests use.
Our Little
Town of Elk, CA
Is very small, but beautiful. A great place for a hike down to the beach or along the coastline. Stop by the Elk Store for a wonderful sandwich or a variety of snacks, wine, or cheese :) A nicely curated store Matson Mercantile and don’t forget to check out our Elk Museum :)
Location
The closest airport offering regularly scheduled service is Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS). It’s located in Santa Rosa about an hour’s drive (55 miles) from Ukiah and a two hour drive from the Village of Mendocino. Car rental from the airport is available.
International travelers to Mendocino County can fly in to San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento International Airports, each of which are located about 2-3 hours from the county, depending on your destination.
Visitors with private planes or access to charters can fly into:
• Anchor Bay: Lofty Redwoods Airport (53CL)
• Boonville: Boonville Airport (D83)
• Covelo: Round Valley Airport (O09)
• Fort Bragg: Fort Bragg Airport (82CL)
• Gualala: Ocean Ridge Airport (E55)
• Little River: Little River Airport (O48)*
• Ukiah: Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI)
• Willits: Willits Municipal Airport Ells Field (O28)
*The Little River Airport has just started offering a car rental service.
Elk Forest Retreat
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