Kibesillah House

A vacation rental on the Mendocino Coast of California

Spectacular ocean views on a remote and rugged coast

Are you looking for a comfortable vacation retreat that’s far from the hustle, bustle, and stress of city life, but close to a rugged and beautiful shoreline? A place to relax and watch the waves crash on the rocks, while osprey fish in the surf and shore birds scurry along the sand?

We present, for your consideration, the Kibesillah House. A large, three bedroom, turn-of-the-century farm house with a cozy, romantic bungalow nearby.

The Kibesillah House is located on California's remote and scenic Mendocino Coast, approximately ten miles north of the city of Fort Bragg and two miles south of the town of Westport.

Just a few of the highlights of this vacation rental property:

Stunning ocean views, television, telephone, fireplace, deck, well-equipped kitchen, and plenty of parking

There are two rental units on this property, the Farmhouse and the Musselshed. The Farmhouse, with its three bedrooms, accommodates six people; the Musselshed is a cozy romantic getaway for two. The Farmhouse and the Musselshed may be rented separately or together.

Kibesillah History

Settled in the late 1860s, the coastal area around Westport became home to men who had left towns further down the coast. Logging was the main industry and several towns grew along the coastline where the rugged terrain gave way to coves. These coves provided ships relatively safe access to the coastline to load timber from logging chutes.

One of the first towns established was Kibesillah, just south of Westport. Founded in 1867 by H. Chadbourne when he opened a blacksmith shop and hotel, Kibesillah grew over the years and eventually had its own newspaper (the North Coast Review), telegraph service, and post office. By 1885, a substantial wharf was located on the west side of the north cliff. It extended into the ocean 90 yards, with an apron at the end. In the early 1880’s much of the town’s logging machinery was moved to Fort Bragg, and in reaction, most of the town’s population moved to Fort Bragg as well. While the town has faded into memory, Kibesillah is often viewed as the mother of Fort Bragg.