Phenomenal!!! The…read morelandscape, location and Inn are absolutely stunning! The walk to the beach is less than 5 minutes away. My partner booked this stunning get-away. Boy! We were thrilled. The photos are amazing but, in-person, this place is absolutely breath taking. And in typical California coast fashion, there are windows strategically placed so that you get MORE than 180 degree of amazing views from inside the home. The Inn Keeper, Tanya, was extremely attentive and helpful in answering our questions. Initially, we had a small mishap when we first arrived but it was resolved thoroughly and I appreciated how quickly she handled everything. The King Suite boasts the MOST AMAZING VIEW from the deck. There are multiple fire places for warmth and ambiance. The jacuzzi sits on the second floor with three huge windows surrounding it. It was all very luxurious. Including a gorgeous, East-Asian, hand carved table and chairs, Thai or Indonesian possibly? Long enough to fit 16 people!!! It was just the two of us so we ate comfortably at the large kitchen island. Last, worth mentioning was the dedication to historic sailing ships of various early eras. Each window pane adorned with several and a stout model ship hung carefully above the billiard table. The beach, available to the public, was pristine with it's black round rock and felt amazing to walk on. The only concern I'd mention to future guests, is it is a remote location. Don't expect fantastic cell service. I was lucky to have service most of the time but my partner did not once we pulled away from the Inn. Although, the Inn does offer wifi to guests. I hope people enjoy the beauty of this remote luxury but also remember that it is a shared space and to respect it all.

I was fortunate enough to get to stay here last week for work. A mermaids luxurious dream. Grey…read morewhales swam below my balcony, river otters preen just below the bluff, and the sunsets are stunning. The luxury suite has everything you need. A cozy fire place to snuggle up next to after a lovely stroll along Lower Pacific. Full kitchen, comfortable bed with silk sheets, tastefully decorated suite steps from Little Black Sands Beach. My only complaint was the WiFi connection. No cell phone reception to speak of and WiFi you have to purchase by the gigabyte makes movie watching slow and frustrating.

Decent mid hotel reasonably priced for area. Pool looks closed forever. Wouldn't stay for a week…read morebut a night or two isn't bad. friendly and fun manager. Note that shower heads are installed but look missing.

HAUNTED! DO NOT SAY HERE. I would give this place 0 if I could…read more This place is incredibly sketchy and haunted. My grandfather and I booked a room here with double beds for a single night on a road trip up the coast a few days ago. I woke up at 3am to the feeling of someone watching me. I turned my phone light on and looked around and no one was there. As I laid back down I felt the space beside my bed depress like someone was getting onto the bed. Then, it was like someone wrapped their arms around my body. I felt like I couldn't breath or move. When I finally mustered enough oxygen in my lungs, I leaped out of the bed with all I had in me and turned on the light. Again, nothing was there. Room #23. My grandfather and I drove the whole length of the Avenue of the Giants looking for a decent spot to say for the night - with the idea of exploring the Redwoods the next day. We decided the Humbolt was our best option after seeing that many of the residents of the town were living in the hotel rooms of the other motels in the area. There seems to be a large homeless population here. Also many forestry service trucks were parked in the lot, which seemed to indicate something positive if they were staying there. However we were so wrong about that. The other issues with the room were that it REEKED of cigarette smoke. We've been back on the road for 3 days and our clothes still have a twinge of that smell - even the clean items in our suit cases. The shower had no official nozzle, it's like one you'd see at Venice Beach and there was either cigarette ash or mold on the shower curtain. My grandfather also found pubic hair in the tub matt. The overall cleanliness of this place was insanely gross. The other patrons of the hotel were also loud, kept their hotel doors open and were pretty intimidating.

Shelter Cove is very remote. One way in, one way out. At least 30-40 mins to get anywhere. But…read morethey've got a lot to offer right there in the community. Let's be clear: the number of stars here isn't indicative of a four-star hotel. But overall it didn't disappoint. GREAT view and the sound of the waves crashing outside were high on my amenity list. The unit itself is pretty bare bones. Cheap but comfortable furniture. Kitchen has pretty much everything you'd need to cook. Bed is okay, maybe a little hard. Really hot showers, which was nice. Managers are super nice and 100% responsive to any needs. We got one night free bc of their spring special, which bumped it up a star for us. Would I recommend it? Yes. Would I HEARTILY recommend it? Probably not. But I have no complaints.

This place is incredible. All of the rooms have an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. You are…read moreliterally on the edge of the continental shelf when you stay in this place. The rooms are comfortable and have everything you need. Complete with coffee maker refrigerator and super comfy bed. There is a television but I never turned it on because the view was intoxicating and I couldn't take my eyes off of it. I was here right around solstice and so the day was very long and by the time it was too dark to enjoy the view it was bedtime. The hotel managers were friendly and kind and helpful. This place is walking distance from Gyppo the local favorite brewery. And also right on the lower Pacific Road which runs along the ocean. Close to Mal Combs Park. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone wanting the experience of sleeping right next to the ocean. You could hear the surf and waves all night long. It lulled me to sleep.

My first time to Shelter Cove. I knew it was a small town...I didn't realize how small but it ended…read moreup being such an enjoyable time. There are very limited (but tasty) restaurant options and zero cell service but it actually turned out to be a wonderfully relaxing time. The people are genuinely very nice. The first night I stayed next door at Oceanfront Inn. It was decent and had amazing ocean views. The second night I stayed here with the same amazing ocean views but the room/studio suite was reallyyyy nice, immaculate, exceeded my expectations and felt luxurious. It felt a little odd to just walk right in with contactless check in but it was seamless and efficient (actually more so than if they were staffing the front desk). I appreciate the key pad on the room door so I don't have to keep track of a hotel key card (I just screenshot the email with the keypad code and bam I have quick access to the room even without cell service). If I come to Shelter Cove again I will definitely stay at Black Sands Inn. -Black Sands Bistro (4 minute drive) had the BEST pastries (I had the carrot cake and blackberry bar) made from scratch in house. -The lasagna was really good (tasted like homemade) from Delgado Pizza -The coffee, view and vibes are really nice at Surf Point Coffee House One thing that would be nice is if they provided a restaurant directory with menus listed somewhere. A lot of the restaurants don't post a menu online so it can be a bit of a gamble deciding where to go. The only other little things missing would be bath robes and a better selection of toiletries in the room which would be a really nice touch. Other than that, the accommodations are wonderful. There's no hotel directory with "enjoy your stay" tips and need to know information but at the far end of the property (opposite side of the street parking) there's a gate that leads to beach access.

We booked our room last-minute for one night, a few days before 4th of July, because we wanted to…read morebreak up our drive to Crescent City. We are so glad we did! The view was gorgeous and our room (3rd floor) was clean, spacious and nicely appointed. We got a great night's sleep on the comfy bed. We especially enjoyed the coffee setup which included a standard drip coffee maker as well as a Keurig machine. There was an ample mini-fridge and a microwave. There is no elevator, so be prepared to carry luggage up a few flights of stairs depending on which room you book. The rate was quite reasonable for the area, so we were delighted to discover the room was a suite. We loved that we were walking distance to Gyppo Ale Mill where we had a delicious dinner. We had our own balcony overlooking the ocean and enjoyed a spectacular sunset. This was our first experience with a self check-in (no front desk or lobby) so we were a little unsure of what to expect. It went great! Our only concern was a small one, that we were not certain where to park. We ended up parking in the cul-de-sac directly next to the hotel, which was an easy walk to the stairwell. We will be back!

Amazing stay, beautiful views of the ocean and nature. Deer all around. Loved it!! A must visit!!read more

I loved my time at the inn. The views are breathtaking. The rooms are spotless. Watching the sunset…read morewhile soaking in the bathtub was just heavenly. I don't remember the last time I felt so relaxed. Richard, the owner was a delight. I can't recommend this hotel enough.

Big Bend Lodge was everything we hoped for: simple, spotless, and totally perfect for rinsing off…read morereal life beside the river. My sister and I managed to squeeze two nights in at the tail end of the season--and we made every minute count. Our little cabin was just right: warm at night, with a kitchen that made it easy to whip up meals. I've been coming to this river for nearly half a century--my ex-husband's family owns the place across the river from Big Bend Lodge--so spending time here always feels like hitting "rewind." But sharing it with my sister this time, among the redwoods we both grew up loving, made the experience feel brand new. Paul, the caretaker at Big Bend, was wonderful: generous with his time, ready with advice or a story. Big Bend is the ideal place for a family gathering. There's a huge fire pit, ping-pong, hammocks, chickens, and of course, the Eel river. Brighter rivers might exist somewhere, but I doubt there's anywhere on earth more beautiful than this stretch of water amongst giant old growth redwoods. .

I almost hesitate to write this review because, selfishly, I don't want to share it…read more I hadn't realized I'd been looking for this spot forever. It's the type of vacation where you really get to enjoy life and truly 'vacation'. No cell, no tv, nothing is 'jacked in', you are free to just completely exist without the ties of our modern, every day life. I LOVED IT! This is a 1940's era motor lodge set in a deep ravine. Upon stepping out of your car you are immediately transported back to a different time. There are only 10 cottages of varying occupancy. A communal fire pit, horseshoes, tire swing, ping pong, dirt-pad Basketball court, a million bikes, a hammock, volleyball court. When I stepped out of the car, I felt like I was in a 70's summer camp movie, half expecting some big haired guy with cut off jeans and no shirt to step out of a cottage (that happened later). My kid immediately went wild, exploring and mingling with the other kids, playing and having fun. I got to enjoy the hammock with an adult beverage. Short walk to the private beach and even though CA is in a severe drought the swimming hole is still sufficiently filled to allow for cliff diving from a 5 foot height. A couple of early teen boys were enjoying themselves doing that. My kid and I floated in the inner tubes provided. The water is crystal clear. Beautiful and relaxing. The cottages are small, decorated mid-century modern-ish. Basic and clean. We stayed in the dog friendly unit of which there are two. They allow dogs off leash. Your dog can wander around like she owns the place. We love dogs so it's fine with us. The first night we were there only 2 other cottages were filled and the kids immediately bonded and hung out. The second night we were there we were the only ones not part of a group from the Bay Area that had rented out the entire place (except for our unit) as they do annually. I got the distinct impression that this happened a lot. This place is filled with friends that come up as an annual tradition. I hope to gather a group of friends and start a new tradition too! Seriously, in case you missed it. There is NO cell service and no tv. Some of the Verizon customers were able to receive calls but not call out. There are modern electrical outlets so you could cheat and bring a laptop with movies. We did, but didn't use it.

There was no component of our wedding weekend more complimented than the venue itself. People could…read morenot stop remarking about the beauty of Switzer Farm and how lucky they felt to have had the opportunity to visit. Many have said they'd like to get married there next! Gary and Dolores were a joy to work with and we appreciated the extra effort they both took to familiarize us and our vendors with the property. We felt extra, extra grateful to have had the opportunity to stay onsite for our wedding and enjoyed the beautiful accommodations, kitchen, and access to our wedding! The extra special opportunity to spend more time with our families at Switzer will be cherished forever.

This is a wonderful spot for a small wedding. It's truly one of the most beautifully restored homes…read moreI've ever visited, and Gary's love of the property shows through. He has meticulously restored the place -- the furniture and light fixtures are truly wonderful. The grounds are beautiful -- Gary and his team have lovingly landscaped everything on the grounds; there's brand-new NFL-grade-grass for the reception area, and I can't think of a better spot to get married than on the grassy area overlooking the ocean. Gary is so quick to answer questions -- incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed working with him. If you are looking for a small gathering at a spectacularly beautiful venue, then you can't find a better spot!