Mar Vista Farm + Cottages

EST. 2020
Gualala, California

Tucked away on nine acres in scenic Mendocino County, this collection of historic, Scandinavian-style fishing cottages makes unplugging easy with experiences rooted in nature, like whale watching from the private beach, forest bathing in the redwoods, and stargazing.

Reasons To Go

  • Soak Up California's Wild Beauty

    Mar Vista makes the perfect homebase for nearby nature adventures–hiking meadows and cypress at Gualala Point Regional Park, horseback riding along Manchester Beach, and kayaking the Gualala River are all a short drive away. 

  • Get Cozy in Vintage Cottages

    Each of Mar Vista’s 11 cottages feature a fireplace, picture windows framing garden, forest, or ocean views, and access to the farm’s redwood soaking tub. Fresh eggs are delivered every evening, which guests can cook up for breakfast in cottage kitchens. 

  • Gather With Your Favorite People

    The greenhouse-inspired design of Mar Vista’s event space, The Glass House, allows for views of the land and ocean during a private dinner for up to 40, followed by dancing under the stars.

  • Roam Free on Nine Acres

    Hike a private path to secluded Fish Rock Beach for seaside picnics, yoga on the sand, and tide-pool exploration, or stroll through Mar Vista’s redwood and pine-tree grove.

Explore The Farm

“At Mar Vista Farm + Cottages, our mission is inspiring wellness, connection with nature, and conscious living. Mar Vista is a place for people to be present and act with intention—and we act with intention as well, with sustainable farming and gardening practices, responsible water use, and more.”

What Rings True — The Cowbell Difference

— Cab and Deanna Boettcher, Owners 

Agriculture

Cottage amenities include a garden basket, and guests are free to harvest the farm’s organic herbs and veggies or gather pre-picked produce from the garden stand. Visitors can also feed the farm’s Nubian goat trio, help collect eggs, and meet their pet bunnies. 

Locality

A portion of every stay at Mar Vista goes toward supporting the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy, whose mission is to preserve, restore, and share the natural wonders of coastal southern Mendocino and northern Sonoma Counties.

Enrichment

Mar Vista hosts wellness retreats during select times of the year, with beach yoga sessions, coastal hikes, and guided meditation. Classes on gardening and backyard chicken keeping can also be pre-arranged for visitors. 

Meet The Stewards

Co-Owners

Cab & Deanna Boettcher

Cab and Deanna Boettcher knew they’d found home when they first drove up the gravel road to Mar Vista and, after taking over this seaside getaway in 2020, have made it their mission to create a welcoming, peaceful, and sustainable place for visitors to embrace intentional living, connect with nature and one another.

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