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Lucky Penny Laytonville

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· Laytonville, Mendocino, California
4 acres hosted by Hillary K.
3 Vehicle/Tent sites · 2 tent sites
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NEW LOWER WINTER RATES! Come car or RV camp at Lucky Penny for $45 a night! Cozy up by a nice campfire and enjoy the stars! There is no solar hot water at this time of year and the appliances have been put away for the season, although we can provide coffee making supplies upon request. Everything else in the outdoor kitchen is still available for you to use. Lucky Penny Laytonville is a thriving multi-generational family home and campground, dedicated to music, art, gardening, cooking, and family fun. Just 6 sites on 4 acres! Camping made easy with a FULLY OUTFITTED OPEN AIR OUTDOOR KITCHEN and HOT SHOWERS (not available in the coldest times of the year when pipes freeze). Kitchen includes sinks, refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, blender, espresso machine, coffee grinder and maker, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, knives, cutting boards, etc. If there's something you need and can't find it, we'll bring it out from our kitchen in the house. All you bring for meals is the food! CHECK WITH HOSTS about whether FIRES are currently allowed. Fire MUST be completely extinguished before you go to sleep at night. Firewood available for purchase. SMOKERS, please be super careful! LIBRARY OF TOYS, BOOKS, PUZZLES, AND GAMES. Around the property there's plenty of cool forest shade, a park like lawn, and a sunny meadow. Find yourself a cozy spot under the trees or in a hammock with a good book from our library. We’ve got badminton and croquet too! Each campsite has a picnic table and benches and a fire pit. Outlets to CHARGE YOUR PHONE and DEVICES. Our Wifi only works at the front of the property near the house, but there are several places in town one mile away with great Wifi. Fruit trees and gardens dot the property. Feel free to pick a piece of fruit. We almost always have organic fresh eggs from the chickens, so just ask. We're in a wooded country neighborhood where lots of folks have dogs, so you might hear some barking and see some neighbors. Very occasionally we see a dog off leash. We ask that you keep your dogs on leash at all times, as we have cats and chickens. We encourage you to enjoy the forest, but do be aware that there is poison oak. If you don't know what it looks like we can show you. Please arrive between Noon - 8pm. Text us your estimated arrival time and then when you're 15 minutes out, let us know you're getting close. You can prearranged for a late arrival in "Extras." We are flexible about check out time, if we don't have other campers arriving at your site, you can stay as long as you like. Just ask. If your plans change, just let us know at least 24 hours before check-in and you'll get a full refund.
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Natural features
Beach
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148 Ratings · 132 reviews
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Johanna M.recommends
September 2, 2024
Stage in the Woods (8 ppl max)
Wonderful Experience
We had a wonderful experience at Lucky Penny. Hillary and AJ were wonderful hosts. The kitchen and all of the common spaces were awesome and our fellow travelers were all so friendly. We will definitely be going back!
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Annelise M.recommends
August 19, 2024
Stage in the Woods (8 ppl max)
A relaxing place to get away
We were so happy to be able to camp here again. The outdoor kitchen and hot showers really make camping a more enjoyable. We didn’t have to pack half of our camping gear because the kitchen has everything you need except your food. Our children loved playing with the toys in the shed, looking for eggs laid by the chickens, playing with kittens, and picking blackberries. We also enjoyed watching shooting stars on the stage and seeing the dear wander through. The compostable toilets are regularly serviced so they don’t smell. The host are very pleasant and have wonderful recommendations for local spots to swim or have a delicious meal.
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Sarwang P.recommends
August 19, 2024
Under the Madrone (Max 10 campers)
What a magical spot! This was very accessible from the highway and yet felt perfectly tucked away and remote. We stayed in "Under the Madrone" campsite had the whole space to purselves in a beautifully shaded forest area. The outdoor kitchen and showers were abouy a 5 min walk and made for a glamping like experience with everything we needed for some amazing meals. This is a family friendly campsite and only 25 min from amazing swimming holes and about a hour from Avenue of the Giants. Perfect weekend getaway. Hilary was super welcoming and helpful.
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Bonnie N.recommends
July 29, 2024
Stage in the Woods (8 ppl max)
Magical camp in the woods
What a magical little camp in the woods. Loved the big Doug firs in my camp site, the outdoor shower was a joy, the kitchen was fully stocked and the company was fun. Definately will recommend to friends.
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Andrea C.recommends
July 25, 2024
Stage in the Woods (8 ppl max)
Magical Charn
Our family had a lovely time camping here. Hillary was an excellent communicator and a great host! It’s so quaint and charming and makes you feel like you have stumbled upon something magical. Please do yourself a favor and plan to shower in the outdoor shower and cook in the outdoor kitchen, both wonderful experiences. Our kids loved the Shed of Everthing—what a fun idea. We would recommend staying here.
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Trevor B.recommends
July 25, 2024
Stage in the Woods (8 ppl max)
We loved our spot by the stage. Amazingly set up for kids. Outdoor showers were super fun and the hosts were amazing. Blackberries were ready for pickin and kittens were ready for playing with. Great spot, highly recommend.
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Laytonville, Mendocino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Northern Yuki and Cahto First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Hillary K.

Joined in July 2020
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