Little River | $820,000

A 1944 cottage with two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a 1.6-acre lot

This house has had only two owners since it was built, and much of its original fairy-tale charm — including the low ceilings, leaded-glass windows and vine-covered exterior — has been preserved. The property is in a small community with a few hundred year-round residents, most of whom make the six-mile trip to the center of Mendocino for shopping and services. The area is home to several notable hotels, including Heritage House Resort and Spa, which is on the beach just across the street from this house.

Size: 1,150 square feet

Price per square foot: $713

Indoors: The staircase winding up to the front door is redwood, like the rest of the home’s exterior.

The front door opens into a cozy living room with low ceilings, leaded-glass windows and a wood-burning fireplace. The walls and ceiling are covered in white shiplap, which continues into the dining area.

The open kitchen faces the living and dining areas, with custom-made copper countertops and a skylight that brings natural light into the space.