You really can't beat the views at Bodega Harbor Inn! They have plenty of Adirondack chairs where…read moreyou can sit back and relax, along with a few tables that were perfect for enjoying a glass of wine, playing Yahtzee, and watching the sunset. The inn is located on a busy road, but traffic slows down in the evening. The rooms have a charming beachy feel and are on the smaller side, but that's exactly what we expected after reading reviews. We were only staying one night, so we booked the smallest room. If we return for a longer stay, we'd probably opt for a larger room. That said, if you're in Bodega Bay, hopefully you're spending most of your time exploring rather than sitting in your room! The rooms include mini fridges and a coffee station, and the lobby has a larger coffee and tea station as well as a microwave. Parking is located right outside your room, which makes loading and unloading easy. The location is also very convenient. It's within walking distance of a grocery store that has just about everything you might need, including a deli. The Birds Cafe is right across the street and serves coffee, delicious breakfasts, oysters, lobster rolls, and more - all with fantastic views. Overall, this is a great spot if you're looking for a comfortable stay with incredible views and easy access to everything Bodega Bay has to offer.

We have been using Bodega Harbor Inn for over 35 years and have always had exceptional customer…read moreservice from George and Steve. Our most recent experience was not great with newer employee (Gina). When we arrived on WED we were happy to get our keys to the Harbor House as it was our first time to stay in this house. We got into the house and we realized it smelled of gas. There was one burner that was taped off with do not use on the tape. It was obvious that the Inn was aware there was a problem, yet this was not taken care of properly prior to our arrival. We returned to the office to inform them with our concerns in the Harbor House. Gina let us know that she has had other guests with the same complaints but she said it had been recently serviced. She said if it made us feel better she could have the handyman come look at it again in the morning. She tried to reach the him, but there was no answer and she had to leave a message. Gina did assure us that the owners daughter had just stayed in the Harbor House with no complaints. We chose to stay the night and have the handyman check the stove in the morning. It was two days before the stove was checked so we were not able to use the heat or stove until Friday evening. The young man who worked on the stove let us know it was leaking gas because it was not fixed correctly. We also had some attitude from Gina when we tried to get 4 wash cloths and more coffee for the coffee maker. We also had to ask for toilet paper twice because we only had 2 spare rolls for 4 adults staying 5 nights (6 days). We should have been offered a discount for the 3 days we were not able to safely use the heater and stove due to the gas leak. We have decided that we will have to move on and find a new place to stay for our yearly vacation to Bodega Bay. I think things would have been handled differently had George or Steve been running the office that week. We are very lucky that the house did not blow up nor did we have poisoning due to the natural gas leak. Keeping all the windows open until it was properly serviced was difficult because it was so cold, but we are still here to share this story. Looking back on this we never should have stayed in the home but I am happy to be alive. We are just disappointed that our trip was not enjoyable and we paid extra to stay in the house when we would have had a better vacation just renting a room without these issues.

These cottages are so cute and perfect for a nice place to stay right next to the beach. Love that…read morethere is a general store, steps away as well as a restaurant. My only complaint is that the dining chairs, couch and decorative pillows are stained/dirty and not sanitized or cleaned often. Overall, we're pleased and have been here several times.

I've been coming to Dillon Beach since I was a baby, and now I'm bringing my own kids. It holds a…read morelot of special memories for my family, and we still love spending time here. The beach is beautiful, the cabins are cozy, and my kids have an amazing time every visit. That said, it's changed over the years. The general store is extremely expensive, and the selection is pretty limited, so it's best to bring your own groceries and supplies. It also feels like the rules have become much stricter, and overall it's gotten a lot more expensive than it used to be. Even with those downsides, Dillon Beach is still a place we'll continue to visit because of the memories we've made and the quality time we get to spend together. I just wish it were a little more affordable and a bit less restrictive than it is today.

We had such a lovely stay here. Pete was so helpful even before we arrived. He gave us instructions…read moreon where to go and what to do and was super helpful in giving dining recommendations nearby. The shared kitchen and lounge was excellent and we had everything we needed. If I ever come back to bodega bay, I will stay here!

We just spent 3 days 2 nights in Bodega Bay inn great location, lovely rooms and the staff were so…read morenice and helpful. Great place to stay looking forward to coming back here. Highly recommend it

Second time stopping here for dinner and we love it. From the fantastic drinks (espresso Martini )…read moreand food ( we recommend the halibut, smash burger and bbq oysters), to the view and ambiance, you can't beat it. We're definitely going to try an overnight stay in their cottages one of these weekends!

We stayed at the Innkeeper's Cottage. The room is warm and beautiful, with a fancy-rustic vibe…read more Each morning they bring breakfast to your room. I was so impressed by their gluten free breakfast pastry. The meal comes with coffee/tea, juice, and fruit. Twice we ordered an egg breakfast and it was very good. We enjoyed eating at the restaurant. We ordered with the bartender and sat outside. The cocktails were lovely. The menu has limited gf options. Highly recommend for a cozy getaway.

What a beautiful and serene property. I stayed in Waterfall cottage. It was so quiet and the views…read morewere so peaceful, I only heard the birds. The meadow was wonderful to walk in and sit and listen to the babbling brook. I enjoyed the cafe's espresso and clam chowder. Next time we're going to rent the kayaks and check out the river.

We stumbled into this unassuming cafe, saw the simple menu and were like "oh well, we need to eat."…read more Well dear readers this cafe is a gem. The fish tacos and fries are straight from heaven, crispy, flavorful and not greasy - world class. And the fish sandwich- another hit. Grilled to perfection with a hint of spice. Go with the Caesar salad on the side. Yummy good. Make the cafe a stop as you drive the northern coast route. You will love the food along with the wonderful service. Enjoy!.

This place is near and dear to my heart as I proposed to my wife here. The staff has always made an…read moreeffort to continue to make this stay special. Thank you for keeping the tradition alive and creating many more memorable experiences as we come back time and time again.

We stayed here 3 nights for a retreat... Id say it was okay... it was expensive though. The lodge…read moreis nice but secluded you have to drive to get to anything. and the ocean is a ways out. There was wildlife seen thorughout stay. logs for fire were complementary but even service for room was a $5 charge... weird and crazy with over $400 per night. The rooms are spread throughout multuple buildings... kindsa motel style. Lobby was invitiing but small. had drinks at the restaurant and dinner at the back room area with my group. We avoided the pool as there were groups of kids screaming at top of lungs most of our stay... so we also avoided the spa. No cell service at this location but they have wifi -- overall -- it was okay - I cant say I would go back on my own as for that price id stay somewhere with more amenities.

We love taking our dog on vacation so, we are always looking for dog friendly hotels. This review…read moreis in between a 4 and a 5. The kindness of the staff makes it a five. Pros: this was a very charming estate and the staff was beyond kind to both of us and our pup. He was welcome everywhere except the dining room, the pool and spa. The room was very cute and clean. The only downside for me and my allergies is that there is wood fireplace in each room. The bathroom had plenty of hot water. The breakfast was from 8-10 am in the dining room and had a decent meat-less spread. Toast, bagels, oatmeal and toppings, plain yogurt, cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, fruit salad, coffee, tea assortment and juices. The grounds are super cute and weather permitting there is a movie playing on a projector with complimentary s'mores to cook on the outdoor wood fire. Since we had our dog, we didn't use the pool or spa. "Aunt Kay" we interacted with the most and was so kind to both of us and Dio. She made our stay! Not only was she informative but also checked in on us when we we'd pass through the lobby. Dio was a big fan of her. Cons: if you have allergies or are sensitive to wood smoke, this is not your destination. Again, there are wood burning fireplaces in each room and a large fire pit by the movie. The room we stayed at is across from the pool and it can get noisy. You can also hear everyone that walks in front of your room. Along with that there is a lot of wildlife, so you may need ear plugs. If you need to sleep in the dark, the front blinds are going to still let in light, so bring a sleep mask. Update: we got a text that I forgot my socks in the room. They offered to mail them to us, we declined. I don't remember the last time house keeping and the front office too the time to be that considerate.

My experience recently here was very mixed. There was some really good things and terrible things…read more The good: we stayed in the poolside two king room and really enjoyed it. The room itself was very clean, sheets, bathroom, everything was very clean. I always get paranoid about bed bugs and we had zero issues. The breakfast in the morning was also very nice and fresh with good options. They had eggs, sausage, toast, bagels, cream cheese, very delicious fruit, oatmeal, coffee and tea. That alone made it a reasonable place to stay. The dining room was also very clean. I also really liked that they had the outdoor movie theater and smores. Our kids loved it each night. The library/game room is also such a cute unique area that is great for those who have kids. However now to the bad. That includes the cute library. While a cute idea, it's extremely dirty filled with dead flies and bees all over the windows and even cushions. The windows on the outside have not been clean in a very long time. The dead flies, bees are everywhere. There on the floor, the light fixtures, jacuzzi and pool. The jacuzzi had so many dead bugs in the water and the water also had probably dirt from people's bodies. It was very unsanitary and disappointing to say the least. The property itself is not maintained. There are bugs, weeds, and poor condition of most of the outside of the property. It's too bad because it could be a great place to stay if they just did some extra work to clean up. Part of me would want to come back because of the breakfast and outdoor movie but they really need to take the time to clean.

Bodega View is basically an old fishing cabin perched directly on Bodega Bay. It has 3 units,…read moreSeal's Landing, Fisherman's Grotto & the smallest Osprey's Loft. We stayed in the Seal's unit, which is the largest of the 3. For the price it's tough to beat the location. The cabin sits on piers directly over the bay when the tide is up. You do get a bit of road noise due to the location directly off highway 1, but late at night, the road is not well traveled. The unit is cleaned by tenant's so it's not professionally cleaned. Still, it was not too bad. The unit could benefit from a new bed and perhaps some updated dishware. It would really pop with some new furnishings, but then the price would likely increase. Sitting out in the hot tub on a star filled night makes these issues are little more excusable. We had some outstanding food at Terrapin Creek Cafe and Spud Point Crab Co. If I have time, I may post reviews of these, but they hardly need the pub.

We stayed in the Fisherman's Grotto this past weekend. The location was perfect. Yes, the place is…read moreolder and could use updating, but it was perfect for a quick getaway. We got to see an amazing sunset from the balcony and seals swimming just offshore. It was nice to have a kitchen to make a simple breakfast. You do need to bring your own linens and towels, but that was not a problem for us. You have to clean the unit before you leave, but it did not take more than an hour. The only negatives for us were the shower was somewhat clogged and we weren't able to enjoy the hot tub because it needed cleaning and was slimy. We booked on extremely short notice, so we can't fault the owner for not having time to check on the unit before our arrival. He was easy to work with and responded very quickly to phone calls. We had hoped to use the available kayak, but ran short on time. If you are not looking for a 5 star, fancy hotel, this is your place. The relaxation factor of having your own space, combined with the reasonable price made this an ideal escape.