Cochito - a US Coast Guard themed tiny home in the heart of the historic Noyo harbor

Cochito



The Cochito is in a vintage RV park in the historic Noyo Harbor ~



NOTE: If you are bringing pet's , please let us know!

We do charge a fee of seventy five dollars per pet.



Welcome aboard the USCG Cochito. This is the perfect anchorage for

your Mendocino Coast adventure. Make yourself at home! Named after

a ship that owner Stephen Dunlap’s son Emmanuel served on in the

Coast Guard, this large-scale tiny home offers luxurious lodging, access

to outdoor activities, and fantastic amenities.



If you want to stay in, you have entertainment options and two floors

where you can kick back and relax. If you want to set sail, you have easy

access to the beach, restaurants, Noyo Harbor, and the best the

Mendocino Coast has to offer. The water is a short walk from your front

door. (You may even see our local Coast Guard ships passing by.) The

Mendocino Coast has a thriving art and theater scene, award-winning

cuisine, and an abundance of fun expedition opportunities, including

kayaking, biking, and hiking.



When you stay at the Cochito, you’re the skipper, and you set the

course! Whether you prefer hills, redwoods, the ocean, or all of the

above, we have it here. You’ll return from leave relaxed and refreshed –

and ready to come back to the coast again.



The Cochito is situated in Sportsman’s Park in the historic Noyo Harbor,

where we have multiple vacation rentals available, so you can even

enlist the whole crew to come up. You’ll have a blast watching the

fishing boats go out in the morning and come in at night, and the lively

harbor offers plenty of opportunities to go wildlife-watching, strolling,

and reveling.



By the end of your stay, you’ll feel like a local. And, after falling in love

with the coast, you’ll be planning your next trip back here before you

even get home. We’ll see you at the seaside!



Note: The loft in this unit has a bedroom and TV area but the ceilings are very low, about 4 feet high.



Noyo Harbor

Noyo Harbor is an active, fully operational harbor, and is the first such

harbor north of San Francisco Bay. It was first established as a port for

logging and fishing back in the late 1800s.

It’s a great place to take a stroll and check out a historic, working

harbor up close. There is plenty to see and do (and eat). Noyo Harbor is

home to some of the coast’s best restaurants, all within walking

distance of your vacation home, so you have easy access to great food,

refreshing drinks, spirited live music, and more.

The harbor is reminiscent of the famous Cannery Row in Monterey,

with fisheries and a full marina with classic and vintage fishing vessels



of all types. The harbor is a wonderful place for seal-watching,

kayaking, or just sitting back and enjoying the foghorn and the coming

and going of boats.



There have been many classic movies and TV shows filmed here

through the years, including The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are

Coming! (1966), Humanoids from the Deep (1980), Overboard with Kurt

Russell & Goldie Hawn (1987), and the TV series Murder, She Wrote

(1980s).



BEDS

The bed in the downstairs master bedroom features a luxurious top-of-

the-line queen mattress from FloBeds and cushy pillows to accompany

it. The upstairs loft has two beds with super-comfy full-size Tuft n

Needle mattresses. You can rest assured (no pun intended) that when

it is time for bed, you will sleep well each and every night.



ABOUT THE NAME:

The Cochito is named after the second ship Emmanuel Dunlap served

on during his ocean-going days early in his Coast Guard service. The 87’

Cochito ( Marine Protector Class ) performs Search and Rescue

operations along coastal waterways in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Since

then, Emmanuel has raised his rank and training to a more comfy desk

job, currently serving in Boston. The Cochito is dedicated to all those

protecting and saving lives while serving in the United States Coast

Guard.



Dusty

Now let me tell you about Dusty Dillion. One day in the spring of 2017, I

was having lunch next door at Django’s Rough Bar and was telling Dusty



about my new vacation rental business, Pacific Blue. He got off his

stool, grabbed me by the shirt and said “follow me.“ He led me to

Sportsman RV Park. Dusty told me I needed to get some park model

homes and place them around the park for vacation rental purposes. I

thought for a moment and then asked him, “what’s a park model

home?“



Over the summer of 2017, we began placing homes in the

harbor, and we continue the process today. A week before

Thanksgiving in 2017, Dusty was feeling poorly.



2 days later he passed away. A shock for all of us, to be sure. Dusty

is fondly remembered for his wisdom, wit, and love of the harbor.



He is dearly missed!

STUFF THAT'S GOOD TO KNOW



THIS RENTAL IS LOCATED IN AN RV PARK IN THE HARBOR



This rental is located in a classic, old school RV park that have been in the harbor for decades. I personally think that is adds to the rustic harbor experience but there are some who do not like being in an RV park. Please look through all of the photos on this rental so you can get an idea of what the park is like so you can make a personal determination if this is right for you .



IN THE HOUSE

The house binder on the kitchen counter has just about all the information you might possibly need and probably a little more. There are 2 Television sets in the home, one in the living room downstairs and another in the Beanbag room in the loft. The instructions for both TV's are in the binder towards the back for your convenience.



GARBAGE

There are garbage cans for the trailer park at the inside entrance to the park on the left side when looking back from the unit.



VEHICLES

There is room for one vehicle which can park directly beside the unit. If there is need for a second vehicle, please reach out to us so we can try to accommodate if possible. Since the parking is right beside the unit and there are other units close by, please try to be as quiet as possible early in the morning and late at night. Thank you !



PAY ATTENTION AND BE SAFE

Children must be supervised at all times on the wharf. No climbing on the railing at any time for both children and adults



WHEN YOU GET HERE

Things to do when you are here + Mendocino & Fort Bragg



LOCATION INFORMATION 

Located directly on the Noyo Harbor on the docks            

Located in Fort Bragg, California



WE ARE

Located 34.5 miles from Willits

Located 9.7 miles from Mendocino Village

Located 111.0 miles from Sonoma County Airport (Santa Rosa, California)

Located 117.0 miles from Santa Rosa

Located 146.0 miles from Sonoma

Located 134.0 miles from Petaluma

Located 171.0 miles from San Francisco

Located 184.0 Miles from San Francisco International Airport

Located 184.0 miles from Oakland international Airport

Located 189.0 miles from Sacramento

Located 180.0 miles from Sacramento International airport



The historic Noyo Harbor is a great place to take a stroll and check out our historic, working harbor. There is plenty to see and do as well as having some great restaurants to get some great food, have a drink, listen to some live music and more

 

The pet charge is non refundable as it is a fee and is charged per pet. This fee is a fee and not a refundable security deposit.

GENERAL

Heating

Internet- The Wifi works but is DSL and might not be a consistent connection

Linens Provided

Living Room

Parking

Towels Provided

Hair dryer



BEDS

The downstairs master bedroom has a super high end and super comfy Mattress from Flobeds with accompanying pillows to go with it. The upstairs loft has a super comfy Tuft n Needle Mattress as well so know that when it's bedtime, you will have a super comfortable sleeping experience each and every night.



KITCHEN

Coffee Maker

Dishes & Utensils

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Stove

Blender

Toaster



ENTERTAINMENT

DVD Player

Games

Satellite / Cable

Television



OUTSIDE

Deck

Outdoor Grill



THEME

Adventure

Away From It All

Family

Historic

Romantic

Spa

Sports & Activities

Tourist Attractions



ATTRACTIONS

botanical garden

churches

cinema

festivals

health/beauty spa

library

live theater

Noyo Harbor

museums

playground

restaurants

winery tours



LEISURE ACTIVITIES

antiquing

beachcombing

bird watching

boating

eco tourism

horseback riding

miniature golf

photography

scenic drives

shopping

sight seeing

walking

whale watching

Wine tasting



SPORTS & ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES

basketball courts

cycling and bicycle rental

fishing

golf

hiking

kayaking

mountain biking

scuba diving

snorkeling

fishing Charters

surfing

swimming

tennis



LOCAL SERVICES AND BUSINESSES

ATM/bank

fitness center

groceries

hospital

laundromat

medical services