We stayed at this hotel in 2018 (coming from the east coast) and had a wonderful experience. Stayed…read morein Smuggler's Cove. Loved the food, the wine, the bath amenities, and the setting is nearly impossible to beat if you like a quiet retreat for a vacation. This year we decided to go back and stayed in Heron. Again, we were so happy to be here. Tremendously relaxed, barely looking at our phones, taking walks and having incredible conversations, etc. Eating breakfast on the balcony and looking out into the gulch and onto the Pacific Ocean was incredible. With the room provided binoculars we saw whale spouts out in the ocean. I didn't believe it when my wife told me until I saw it with my own eyes. Mendocino is lovely with a fun selection of great places to eat, the park overlooking the cliffs is a great place to run and walk, etc. One other thing I wanted to mention - I got a somatic Reiki experience with Alex, and it was truly profound. I've gotten Reiki for years but this was on another level. I am deeply grateful for that experience and it's continued to resonate with me for weeks after my return home. So if you go, I highly recommend this experience.

It's really unfortunate how the Brewery Gulch Inn has declined. I've stayed at this B&B several…read moretimes over the past 20 years and the current (offsite and very distant) ownership group is quickly putting the final nail in the proverbial coffin. I'll start with the biggest issue. A total lack of transparency. When we booked our multi-nite stay, there was no notice of ongoing construction on the exterior deck AND the desk clerk said nothing about it when we checked in. The noise was off and on all day, including weekends. I'm not simply referring to hammering and sawing. The crew was playing music and SINGING along...right outside our windows. When we complained about this to 3 different desk clerks, all claimed ignorance and/or that they had "no control" over the situation". Similar situation during breakfast, when we were told they were out of 2-4 items on the menu EVERY morning. Regarding the menu, the entre descriptions were generally incorrect as what we were served never matched the entre description on the menu. Update the menu! The lack of communication among and between staff was remarkable and led to missed accommodations, confirmations or simply not getting a response at all. We learned quickly that we needed to tell every single staff member that we could find about any concern or question we had. Ridiculous. Regarding staff, I will give them the benefit of the doubt and simply assume that they are struggling, greatly, obtaining and/or retaining staff. The staff seemed very poorly trained on most functions, including basic customer service. They were pleasant, but uninformed often incapable, and totally unaccountable. This is a management issue, 100%. One of my fondest memories of the Brewery Gulch Inn has always been the setting and the current management is systematically destroying it. A casual look around the property, let alone a stroll, and you will see piles of debris, construction, or otherwise, dilapidated or decaying sitting areas, unkempt landscaping, and a general lack of attention. For those of us who remember the Brewery Gulch Inn from years past, this is one of the saddest parts of my review. On the positive/neutral side, the rooms are fairly well maintained (shower fixtures, light fixtures need attention), carpet is overdue for replacement). Housekeeping is attentive and thorough. For an Inn on the Mendocino coast that's charging upwards of $800-900 per night, depending on the room and season, it's shocking the entity that owns the Brewery Gulch Inn is allowing this to happen (and after talking with some other establishments in the area, I felt like the last to know). In summary, there are many locations to choose from in the area that provide a setting with service that match the price. The Brewery Gulch Inn is not one of them. Buyer beware.

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.

View from bar and rooms very nice! If I was to start from…read moremy initial phone call I wouldn't have stayed here! The woman was not helpful or friendly! The brunette girl and the gentleman were very nice but the blonde was not only rude on the phone but in person! Which to me is unacceptable! But, my husband wanted to stay at this hotel. We had a drink at the bar and the bartenders were wonderful! Very friendly and helpful with my choice of wine and dinner. The room... for $400 dollars you are Only paying for the view! The bed was old and Very uncomfortable. The TV was so small The room decor and bathroom tile are old and could use some new up dating! We had a king with an Ocean View which is nice but you are right on the road and it is noisy if you are looking for quiet it's not your room! So, over all I would not stay here I'd stop for a drink

Great staff, beautiful view from our room, quiet, clean, comfortable beds, and close to the ocean!read more

Spent a few nights while in town visiting, the view on the water is hard to beat. On the north edge…read moreof town, independently owned. The entry had construction going on during our visit but it did not interfere or detour from our stay. Friendly front desk, easy check in and check out. We reserved an upstairs unit, a King bed upstairs with a fireplace and a jacuzzi, that had a small semi-private balcony. The room was kind of a time warp, with the over the top head board and huge ornate mouldings. But it was spacious, warm and comfortable during our extended stay. A comfortable bed, the furnishing were as well. A large bathroom with a corner shower, it served its purpose. A wetbar area, apartment size fridge and coffee maker, along with a table and two chairs at the large bay window. Seriously some of the best unobstructed views on the coast. Literally nothing between you and the ocean other than the dunes. Only a few hundred feet from the water, the sheer drop off allows for impressive views and scenery. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the world class view 01155

Gisele's "New House" Cottage was like entering into a fairytale garden cottage. It was not tidy…read moreand perfect but more rustic and natural. The house itself was clean and the bed mattress was top quality. It was an amazing nights rest. The stove fireplace was perfect for the chilly nights and the kitchen fully stocked to make a 3 course meal plus more. The location was ideal to venture the town, walk to the Headlands, and the Harvest Market is only 3 blocks away. I would have given 5 stars but the bathroom was not so private and a bit too close to the downstairs bed. Overall...very fair rate for our stay. I would stay here agein

A stay at the Mendocino Village Cottages is ultimate relaxation. No TV, no internet, fireplace,…read morebeautiful garden at your front porch. It's the perfect escape from everything and totally affordable. We stayed in the garden studio on weekdays for only $70/night. You can't beat that price for any room that's actually in the tiny town of Mendocino. There's no breakfast served at the cottages but you're only a short walk from downtown Mendocino which has plenty of coffee, food options, and great art galleries. Mendocino is adorable, and has a completely relaxed vibe. The cottages are on the very west end of town so only a 1/4 mile walk down the road to Mendocino Headlands State Park with breathtaking scenery. The room was very clean, quirky and cozy decorations, and plenty of firewood is provided. The three cottages are on the same property, kind of an extended backyard, but the incredible garden and ample space made it seem very private. The proprietor was nice but not overly involved in our stay or our business. She lives on site but was pretty much absent. This is a great place to stay in Mendocino and the price is unbeatable.

So I have been making yearly road trips to northern California and Oregon for some time now, but I…read morefinally tried looking for a place to stay that wasn't expensive and felt more safe. In speaking with Linda, I made a reservation for a long road trip and tried to give her an ETA. The day I was to check in, I was going to be the last person to come in, and I was running late. She didn't have much of an issue with me being very late, and got us all settled in. She gave me a couple of suggestions for dinner (glad she did, best crab roll ever!), and that was about it. The room is fine, a little bit old fashioned (okay, very old fashioned), but beds are comfortable and rooms are clean. Probably best of all is that the hotel is kind of tucked away and feels very safe, which is much different than other places I've stayed within Fort Bragg. Biggest thing is that I left a very VERY important item in the room, and I wasn't going to be driving back towards that direction. I called Linda and asked if she could ship it to me, and she kindly agreed to ship it EXACTLY how I requested, complicated as it was. I know that it might not be as accessible or convenient, and frankly, I'm glad because I want to be able to come here without worrying about availability!

Terrible experience with my 2 children dirty room. Was offered refund but told to come back then…read morethey didn't give me a refund

Stayed here for a one night get away and really enjoyed it!…read more One of the things to note is that it's not right on the water but that totally works for me. It's not too cold or windy and more cost effective. We stayed in a premium King room I believe which was very nice, modern and clean. No bugs of any kind and just really cute. Only a few cons for me were the open shower. It means water spills all over the floor and it's a bit cold. Also, at night the refrigerator makes a ton of noise so we had to unplug it. At 6:40am some kind of noise was happening for about 5 min then went away. It was strange. Other than that, staff was friendly, clean property with cute outdoor patio area makes it a nice place to stay for 1-2 nights

Cute bungalows. This is perfect for dog lovers. The establishment is very dog friendly. Location is…read morevery convenient. Water is super hot! Fireplace didn't work though.

My sister and I spent 5 wonderful days at Cypress Cove. Couldn't have asked for anything more! The…read morehome is situated on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Cypress Cove. You have beach access to the beach (didn't see more than 3 people on the beach) it's a bit rugged just go slow and scoot on your bum. It's well worth it. People also surf on the beach. You can hear the waves and most rooms have a beach view! The home is wonderfully appointed, with comfortable furniture and lots of room to spread out. Everything you could think you need is here for your enjoyment! The kitchen has views of the ocean so even washing dishes is pleasurable It's a short drive to Ft Bragg a very cute little town with tons of great food and shops of every kind. Though once we got our food we stayed at the house it was so enjoyable. The owners were helpful, and had many notes on how everything worked. I highly recommend Cypress Cove, we're planning another visit!

We just got back from spending 4 days and 3 nights at Cypress Cove and enjoyed the wonderful town…read moreof Mendocino. Cypress Cove is two totally separate rentals and they are to die for! My hubby and I rented the downstairs and our friends rented the upstairs. Both units have the MOST AMAZING views -- right on the bluff overlooking the ocean. They are both very comfortable and nicely appointed -- beds super comfy and jacuzzi bathtubs and separate shower. Deck with chairs to sit and enjoy the ocean. Wood stove, refrigerator, micro, coffee and all the plates/glasses/utensils, corkscrews -- whatever you need. We could hear the ocean and did I say AMAZING VIEWS??? We can't wait to go back and I have to say that communication with the rental agency (owners?) was first rate and totally professional. The upstairs unit has a full kitchen and the downstairs unit has just a fridge and microwave (but a better room configuration and just a tad better view - if that is possible). You gotta go!

Reasonably priced RV sites, well kept grounds, convenient location!…read more We stayed here before and were looking for somewhere to stay on a Thursday night as we were passing through heading north so were happy they had some spots left on such short notice. For partial hook up, 10% military discount, the price was around $61, and were able to pay online. We checked in late after the office had closed where they left our site info for us. The grounds are clean, quiet and luckily we had the showers/bathrooms across from us. The showers require quarters, where if $1.25 for a 4 minute shower. Both the bathrooms and showers were well maintained and clean. We checked out in the morning. We definitely recommend and would come back when passing through.

The good is the park is clean kind of private sites and pretty quiet. The bad is the gentleman on…read morethe golf cart is extremely rude has no people skills. I have been going to this park for years, however I probably won't be back.