north coast / Mendocino/County, California House in the redwoods

What is being offered is unique and not to be found anywhere for its isolation, beauty of its natural, mountain forest scenes, privacy, and a magnificent river to swim in that goes through the middle of the property.

It is a place for a family or couples and friends to experience quality time together without distractions and become a part of nature. A learning experience especially if you choose to take the free tour of the ranch and the forest on "Little Buddy".

House in the Redwoods is a private, three bed room house, single bath, located on a beautiful 400 acre mountain forest ranch at the end of the road with a mile of the wild and scenic Noyo River running through it.

We are located halfway between Willits and Fort Bragg. We're far away from people and cars; deer and other wildlife walk around free and unafraid. You'll find pristine mountain air to breathe, as well as clean spring water to drink, soothing sounds, and stars bright enough to touch.

We are located half way between Willits and Fort Bragg. Access is year around, 10 miles off hiway, on a gravel logging road, 1 1/2 hr drive to the coast.

The house being offered was our own home for 10 years. It has a lot of glass and opens onto a deck overlooking a creek. The home makes you feel as if you are living outdoors in the middle of the forest. Although it is rustic in character it has all of the basic creature comforts. The house is completely set up for house keeping.

Blankets, pillows and comforters are provided. Bring your own food, sleeping bags or sheets, towels and personal gear. Please include your flashlights even though gas and electric lights are available.

On Site Attractions

Unique 5 miles of hiking trails to mountain ridges and through deep redwood canyons. Swimming holes in the Noyo River, back road bicycling. Skunk Train Ride available: 1/2 day trips through the Redwoods from ranch to Fort Bragg.

Rates - $155.00 Daily ----- $785.00 weekly
Rates based on double occupancy 2 night minimum. Holiday weekends 3 night minimum. $20/Night for each additional person. Pets considered $20/day if allowed. Special family and group rates available.
Note: Rates and terms are subject to change without notice

Booking:
Make checks Payable to Charles Bello, PO Box 2079, Willits, Ca., 95490. Non-refundable full payment is required in order to hold the reservation unless other arrangements are agreed upon.

On the Spot Recommendations

Brian Kling Oakland, California
If you like to get out in nature, but keep some of the amenities of home, this is the place! ! have been there 7 times, and I never tire of going back. Enjoy the 3 hiking trails, the swimming holes, sitting by the most beautiful river I have ever seen, reading, cooking, and enjoying company with friends and /or family. Charles and Vanna Rae are inspirational in their lifestyle and values, working to bring back the majesty of old-growth redwood forests!

Rhonda Denver
The house and the cabin are rustic and artistic. There are echoes of Charles' and Vanna Rae's artistic style everywhere on the trails, at the swimming hole. Wonderful solitude and communion with old beings - the trees and younger beings - Charles and Vanna Rae are delightful.

Russ, Kim, Katelyn, Kyle, and Kristina Smathers
Charles and Vanna Rae:
Our family is very interested in staying at your house again. We have such fond memories and when given a choice, everyone wants to vacation there again. There will be 5 of us and we would like to stay during the week of April 10. We also have some wonderful pictures to share from our last visit. Since this is the week of spring break you may not have an opening, but we have some more dates this summer we can come for a shorter visit.

From our guest registry:
I would be a "fool" to never visit again. This place is truly a slice of heaven on earth. Steve

It is an escape for one's mind, a treasure for one's eyes, nose and touch, and a simple life for one's body. This place creates a pause in my life from the reality I have created at home. It creates the time to enjoy, touch, talk and just be with the one I shared this experience with, the one I love, Jeanne

You have such a magical place here in the redwoods. Our stay has been sheer pleasure. The personality character, and spirit you have left on every part of this fantastic property has made our visit unique. Each day has brought us new places to explore and appreciate, all with an unmistakable imprint of your creativity, humor, and resourcefulness and you love for the land. We will not soon forget the peacefulness and beauty of this place. for both of us it brings back memories of growing up in the mountains of North Carolina and the forests of Georgia which we have lost touch with, living most of our adult lives in cities. Thanks for sharing your home with us. We've been touched by your generosity and spirit and leave with a longing to return again some day! April and Joe

Enjoyed our visit. We marvel at the scxenery. Loved the silence as intensly as anyone would enjoy music. It wasn't long enourgh. Plan to come back. Joyce and John Wilson.