Water Tower Retreat

Tiny home in Elk, California

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Robert And Elsa
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

In the redwoods near the Mendocino coast

Nestled among redwoods a few miles from the coast, with beaches and Mendocino a short drive away

A one-of-a-kind water tower retreat

A converted water tower with a lofted sleeping area, private fenced garden, and no wifi by design

Thoughtful details at every turn

Guests praise the thoughtful touches throughout, from the music and diffuser on arrival to handwritten notes
Some info has been automatically translated.
The Water Tower is tucked away and nestled among redwoods a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This is a place to disconnect and reconnect with the surroundings. To unplug and decompress from busy life.

About 5 miles from our town of Elk and a nice coastal drive 14 miles to the historic village of Mendocino.

Our calendar is open 3 months in advance. If you like to be on our waitlist, send us your email address.

The space
Social @elkcaliforniaforestretreat

*We are taking extra efforts with our cleaning and washing for extra hygiene precautions.

*Please make sure you do some research on local restaurant hours before you get here as there is limited cell service in the area.

If this is unavailable, please check out our other listing “forest camping hut”

**Important Consideration** before making a reservation.

*Please discuss the details with us before your stay if you are using this as a photoshoot promoting any lifestyle brand, products or services.


Inside
The queen bed is located in the second-floor loft space. Steps to this space are more like a ladder (very steep) stairs and may be a problem for some individuals. Just remember to go up and down facing them... like a ladder :)

*The water tower seating is lower to the ground. Please see pictures for reference.

*There is no wifi or cell services.
Incase of an emergency, we have a phone for you to use. :)

The space is equipped with:
- Day bed seating
- Queen Casper bed in 2nd floor lofted sleeping area
- Full bath with standing shower
- Kitchen: There is a portable single gas stove, compact fridge, pan, pot to boil, cutting board and basic kitchen tools. There is a pour over coffee and some coffee for you to enjoy as well. This is a small kitchenette setup for light cooking, it may be difficult to plan something too complex.
-Books/games and a speaker for music.
- Propane gas heat source.

Guest access
Guest are free to explore around the forest.

The property
Our forest retreat property is shared with our other guests and our home.

The unit
The water tower is attached to the garage and fenced off with a dedicated outdoor area that is for your private use.

Other things to note
There is no wifi connection and cell service is very spotty. If you are a person that needs to be connected, this is not the place for you. Please look at the map before making your final decision. The distance from town: Mendocino - 25 min (14.6 miles) & Elk Town - 11 min (5.4 miles)

There is a phone to use for any type of emergency if needed.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Private backyard – Not fully fenced
Hair dryer

Select check-in date

Add your travel dates for exact pricing

Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 914 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 2% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Elk, California, United States
This listing's location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

The water tower is set in the woods.
Our neighbors are all generally very quiet.

Our little town of Elk is fairly small, but beautiful. Elk is a great place for a hike down to the beach or along the coastline. For any provisions we have a great market (The Elk Store - closes 6:00pm) with sandwiches, cheeses, a great selection of wine and beer, and all other main essentials. You can grab breakfast/lunch at Queens Roadhouse Cafe (Thursday thru Monday 8am to 3pm).

There are also many other restaurants/cafes along Hwy 1 within a few miles.

---

Mendocino - 25 min (14.6 miles)
Elk Town - 11 min (5.4 miles)

The larger market, Harvest at Mendoza's in Mendocino, is open until 9:00pm.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,472 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Malaysia
My work: Designer
Hello! We are Rob, Elsa & Izo from Elk Forest Retreat. We hope that our little space will bring you good memories on your adventure.

Robert And Elsa is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Kathrin And Brian Smirke

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 5:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm