Wonderful, spacious and clean rooms! Would definitely stay there again! The breakfast at Lumber…read moreJacks was good too!

I went to a yoga retreat at Shambhala Ranch during the recent fire storms in the area. It's a…read morelarge, rustic house with a big kitchen and cozy common rooms. The bedrooms are comfortable and the beds are very nice. My room had a great deck that was perfect for stargazing and sipping tea in the afternoon. The location is ideal for a relaxing, serene getaway. Tara, the owner, was very gracious and offered us a free extra night's stay when we learned that many roads were closed on Sunday. She and her husband were also very helpful in getting us information about alternate routes to get home.

Such an incredible venue -- my friend had his wedding here and we all loved it so much, we threw a…read morebig event here again a few years later. Have been back out a couple other times just to book the cabins and enjoy the beautiful lake and forest. Shannon and Jared are awesome hosts, super responsive and helpful with everything, but also incredibly respectful of privacy. Extra shoutout to Shannon for going above and beyond to help us with our event this year!! 11/10 recommend Leonard Lake Reserve!

We (3 couples) stayed at Beehive House for a Monday and Tuesday, leaving Wednesday last week. It…read morewas beautiful, magical, peaceful and we just enjoyed the lake, the wildlife, fishing, rowing out to fish and exploring the area. We just wished we had come for a a longer time. This place is incredible and pictures and words really can't describe its total beauty and the feeling of this special place in the Redwoods! Thank you to the family who donated this opportunity to California Deer Association. It was greatly appreciated and enjoyed. We will be sure to let everyone know about this great venue and retreat!

This place is epic. Spent four days there with my family. Wouldn't trade it for a week at the Ritz…read more Kids and I had a blast splashing around in the beautiful lake. My daughters got to do "chores" (translation feed and pet animals, including a baby lamb) with the crew in the morning. Chef's special meals were delicious and nutritious. If you live in SF or are in town for a wedding (as we were) GO TO BLACKBIRD. You will not regret one minute of it.

A magical place to stay. 200 acres of rolling hills and forest to explore. Lakes, sheep, horses and…read morea beautiful farm house.

This is a very special place and a remarkable community. However it is you find the opportunity to…read moreget here, work it out and do it. I can't really compare this to any other experience I've had. Sidenote, there is outstanding Wi-Fi across the whole property, and my phone's 5G also did well (t-mobile). The grounds and various group rooms, the kitchen and food prep, all of this is personally handled by the diligent and caring staff. The thing they call cabins -- not really the name I would use, I dislike cabins, but this room was terrific. simple, but excellent bedding.

5 Stars - A True Sanctuary in Nature…read more The property is absolutely breathtaking, like stepping into a portal. From the lush, vibrant garden (hands down the most beautiful I've ever seen) to the peaceful meadows filled with wild deer and turkeys roaming freely, every inch of this place radiates natural beauty and serenity. My partner and I came here to unwind, and we left feeling deeply nourished, inspired, and recharged. We had some profound creative breakthroughs during our stay, and were finally able to get the kind of rest our bodies and minds were craving. Our dogs were in absolute heaven too, especially swimming in the river nearby! But what made this place truly unforgettable was the people. The hosts are warm, genuine, and full of heart. You can feel how much love and intention has been poured into this land and community. It felt like we were welcomed into a sacred little sanctuary, and we're already dreaming of our next visit. If you're looking for a healing, grounding, soul-expanding getaway, this is it. Thank you to everyone at The Land for creating such a special space. We'll be back soon.

Fantastic secluded Bed & Breakfast near Mendocino!…read more We were looking for a place to stay near Mendocino, but didn't want to day in the big bustling village of Mendocino ( :-) ), so we chose this place. It is located a couple of miles away from the town, in a clearing in a forest. It is so quiet there that you can hear the silence! (Except in the evening where the frogs in the pond entertain with a pleasant concert of frog music; it is a nice sound and relatively quiet). It is very quiet since the house is located down a gravel road through the forest. The gardens are filled with a large variety of colorful flowers that were beautiful. The home cooked breakfasts are very good. The eggs come from the resident chickens. Very fresh eggs! We stayed three nights. We had the downstairs room in the main house, adjacent to the pleasant common living room, where enjoyed sitting in the evenings. Our room had glass doors that opened up to a deck that overlooked the woods in the back of the house. Beautiful. This was a relaxing trip for us. We spent the days on the nearby (1.8 miles away) beach watching the waves or at a shady cliff edge in the Mendocino Headlands watching the ocean.

The grounds and the house itself have old rustic charm despite the house only being around since…read morethe 1970's. If you are easily offended, this might not be the best b&b for you. The host has a strong personality and will let you know exactly what she's thinking. Since my stay here was for pleasure, I felt that the lack of hospitality took a bit away from the overall experience. Nonetheless, we met other pleasant guests whom we enjoyed conversation with over breakfast. I was happy with our room which was comfortable, cute, and spacious enough. However, there was a lingering dank smell of either mildew or animal urine which I couldn't exactly put my finger on. Overall, we had a pleasant stay here on our first visit to Mendocino.

My husband and I are still in awe at how perfect our Wedding weekend was at MacCallum House last…read moresummer (July of 2019). My husband is from New Zealand and I grew up in Germany so we had many international guests join us in Mendocino at MacCallum House for our Wedding and we couldn't have heard more rave reviews. There were many times our guests excitedly exclaimed to us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! We picked the Mendocino Overlook for our Ceremony and were shuttled to and from by the stretch limo included in our package from MacCallum House. What a beautiful ceremony location which is a quick ride from MacCallum House. We were ever so lucky with the weather, sunshine, light winds and blue skies! Our reception was out in a tent on the grounds of MacCallum House. We had a photo booth, fire pit and lounge seating outside the tent. Inside the tent was the dance floor, more lounge seating and of course the bar! Our tent reception ended at 10pm but we are so happy the we transitioned seamlessly into the Mac House were the party continued on until much later! The dance party we were able to host inside MacCallum House with our DJ was one of our highlights. The food that Alan puts together is out of this world. We are fine dining restaurant lovers and wanted to make sure that our Wedding included our love of good food and wine. Mac House did not disappoint. Every steak was cooked to perfection and my vegetarian sister was in heaven with her vegetarian options! All of the appetizers that were passed were exactly as we had always hoped for, a touch of sushi was such a hit! My wine loving parents were thrilled with our wine options and my Whiskey loving husband and his friends were pleased with the Spirit and Cocktail options. We are so happy that we added on Late Night food for our guests which were put out in the MacCallum House during the late night dance party. We opted for the Morning after brunch. The Mac House did a fantastic job of changing up the decor a little in the tent and welcomed our guests back at 10am the morning following our Wedding. It was such a lovely way to end our Wedding weekend, sharing stories from the previous night, sharing a few last drinks (Mimosas and bloody Marys) and finally saying our goodbyes. Elisa was our onsite coordinator and I can not praise her enough. She made sure that every need was taken care of on our special day. Furthermore, she was so responsive and organized in the lead up to our wedding weekend. She responded to texts, calls and emails quickly and was able to predict any hiccup before it even occurred. Her personality is well suited for her job and she makes you feel more like you are communicating with your best friend while planning for the big day! Mollie, MacCallum House's General Manager, is ever so heartwarming and welcoming and the rest of the Mac team made sure all of our guests were well attended to and needs met! We had multiple planning weekends up in Mendocino and each time we arrived, we were met with such enthusiasm and open arms by the Mac House team. We went back to Mac House in October of 2019 following our July 2019 wedding and again we were made to feel so at home. You can't beat a cocktail or glass of wine in the Whale Bar, that's for sure. We know we will be coming back again and again to MacCallum House and can't thank them enough for hosting our dream Wedding! We highly recommend the MacCallum House for any and all events!

My husband and I are still beaming from our perfect wedding and MacCallum House. Literally everyone…read morethat attended has told us that it was the best wedding they've ever been to. It really looked and felt like a million dollar wedding! The food and service were on another level. Every steak was perfectly cooked and the presentation was fantastic. The coordinator, Elisa, was also perfection. She never looked stressed (even when dealing with our stress inducing families) and we really loved her personality. The day went off without a hitch! We cannot recommend this venue enough, it was the best weekend of our lives.

Attended a family wedding here in August of 2022. An attractive venue just off of the road, down…read morethe street from Mendocino. The outdoor eating area was nicely spacious for out 80-ish attendees. The indoor atmosphere was avant-barn, with the only distractions being porta-potty like bathrooms. Just ok.

We rented the Grand Victorian venue last month. On the photos it was a beautiful well maintained…read moreVictorian house. When we arrived it shocked me how worn out the furniture and rugs are and how there was a weird odor in the whole house. The side door cannot be locked and since the house is in the wide open land next to the highway and the gates are open I was really worried about our valuables when we drove away to see the ocean. Some of the amenities didn't work. These might be manageable for some people still. The one star is because we ended up leaving early and asked for refund, the way the owner handled the situation was shocking and rude. I never seen anything like this.

We booked a last minute stay at River's Bend Retreat Center through Airbnb and got a great rate!…read moreThe cabin we were in was Sunset Lodge, which was massive. There were 5 bedrooms (can sleep 12 people), so the 6 of us were more than comfortable. There was no TV, AC, or Wifi, but honestly that was fine for a weekend trip. We were greeted by a host upon arrival - super friendly and accommodating! The property was huge and gorgeous, with plenty of animals - two cats, so many deer, beautiful birds, etc. They also had an amazing garden, full of different flowers, fruit, and even a chicken coop. The host asked us to eat a few plums off the tree, which we loved! There was a swimming hole/river access on the property, so we had a great time swimming/tanning by the water. There was also a bridge and trail that led right to Hendy Woods State Park. We went for a long hike through the redwoods without having to drive at all! We also reserved the fire pit for one evening and firewood was supplied for an extra $38. We had so much fun making s'mores and looking up at the stars. Overall, River's Bend was an awesome experience for us - would happily return!

We just had our wedding at Rivers Bend and it was everything we could have asked for. The staff are…read moreabsolutely wonderful to work with, they catered our dinners and food was fantastic, and the venue itself is gorgeous. The lodges are super cute and well cared for. As a birder I also loved the wildlife diversity on the property and the effort that is put into managing the property sustainably. 100% would recommend this venue for anyone looking for a rustic setting for their event. We are looking forward to going back in the future.

Stayed at Little River Inn last October, but just now getting to a review. All I can really say is…read morethe place was worth every cent and then some. The rooms are quaint but spacious enough. But the real appeal is the views. Just unbelievably gorgeous. It's just one of those things you must do and see in person. We stayed in one of the rooms with the long shared balcony. My initial concern was privacy but it was a non-issue. Everyone was polite and friendly. No noise issues or anything. We spent most of our room time outside enjoying the views and just soaking all of the beauty in. The Little River Inn is just down the road from Mendocino, and a short 10-15 minute drive to Fort Bragg. Perfect location for what we were doing that weekend. Staff was wonderful. The real surprise of the trip was the restaurant. I normally shy away from hotel restaurants, as I prefer to sample the local cuisine. However, we decided to give it a try our first night for Dinner. I was delicious and quite popular with the locals as well. I'll be doing a separate review for the restaurant, as I strongly recommend having at least one meal there. We ended up having two...lol. Just a great stay and a definite revisit when we get the time again. If I could give the place more stars I would.

Very nice ,relaxing stay. We were in dog friendly rm 112. Very private and not much foot traffic so…read moreit worked well with our dog. Nice porch with comfy chairs to enjoy the garden and partial ocean view. Primarily garden so choose adjacent room if you want full view. The inn has only one outdoor uncovered table if you want to eat at the restaurant. We ordered our breakfast to be delivered and it was very nicely packed and tasty. Also, loved their bloody mary kit . Very nice ! Our patio was a nice spot to enjoy our meal with our dog. Overall,a nice stay,good location but would have loved a later check out. Its 10AM and that is a bit rushed when in vacation!