I was hoping for a relaxing getaway with our dog and I got that plus so much more. The room/bed was…read morecomfortable and perfect. But Madeline made it soooo welcoming. We pulled up at happy hour and were offered the Cocktail of the Day (yes please) and met fellow travelers who clearly had been there many times but still made us feel very welcome. The welcome notes in the room were so cute. We explored a lot in the area - Fort Bragg, Mendocino, Anderson Valley and appreciated locals dinner recommendations. We will be back!

So charming - no detail is overlooked! Quiet, beautiful, and comfy. Great location - about a 5…read moreminute drive to downtown Mendo. Hot tub, happy hour, goats, Adirondack chairs on the deck, and a view of the ocean. Welcoming staff. The only negative is the age of the cabins means a slight musty smell which stayed in my clothes. My husband didn't notice this at all, however. We'll be back!

Had lunch here at Harbor House Inn and really enjoyed the experience. The cooking has a style that…read morefeels very much like its own. The food is incredibly clean and precise, but still has a surprising amount of depth and flavor. You can tell there's a lot of thought behind each dish, with the ingredients really being allowed to shine while still building layers of flavor throughout the meal. The freshness of the ingredients was definitely noticeable, but what stood out to me more was the depth of flavor. Nothing felt overly heavy or complicated, but the flavors were really developed and layered, which made the meal enjoyable from start to finish. The setting is also a huge part of the experience. The view outside is beautiful, and after lunch we were able to visit the private little beach and take a good walk. It was a great way to slow down and enjoy the scenery after the meal. Harbor House Inn is definitely its own experience. Beautiful setting, very clean cooking, and food that has a lot more depth and flavor than you might expect. Being able to enjoy the beach afterward made the whole lunch even better.

Harbour House worths more than 3 stars!!! The oceanfront view with sunset, the details of the…read morefurniture and tableware, the presentation of each dish, the five senses combined dinning experience. It'd be totally worth it to stay there for a night after the meal to enjoy the Elk vibe. The next day go for a hike around the coast, slow lifestyle at a few-hour drive away from the city!

Wow, definitely a wonderfully unexpected find. We were upgraded to a room with full view of the…read moreSacred Rock. The room was huge, staff super-helpful, especially Jake. Great massage, restaurant really good, quiet, just what we were looking for

The inn itself is owned by the Miwuk Indian tribe who spent 10 years renovating original cottages…read moreat the site into an extraordinary property. My ADA room was well planned to make my stay easy and safe. I was impressed by the woodwork. I had a small " kitchen" area where special treats had been left for me to enjoy. The balcony was large and inviting. Who fell asleep on the lounger looking out over the ocean? That would be me! A wooden sidewalk would have taken me safely to the hot tub, but I was happy in my room area. Staff lived up to the 5 stars I am giving the Inn. Welcoming, concerned for my safety and comfort. Thank you !

Room #5 - I didn't get to experience the other rooms, but #5 was unbelievable - the view was…read moremagical, and the room was so spacious. Recommend for a special occasion as it is $$$$. Wonderful walking trails, along with a private beach. The resort fee includes a Continental Breakfast - pretty basic - we were there for 2 breakfasts and no meat (bacon/sausage) is included; pancakes, toast/bagels, eggs. Basic but at least it has a beautiful view to start your day (you are expected to tip, even though it is self-serve; they say the value of the breakfast is $35, which is ridiculous). Was not impressed with the restaurant, but the bar looked like a nice place to kick back and relax. But loved the accomodations!

We've visited Heritage House twice now and loved it…read more Coming from San Francisco there's quite a few popular options along the coast, and this is becoming our favorite. Especially for how magical the grounds are. Special shout out to "Duck" in reception. He really added to the comfort and enjoyment of our stay. It will be the first place we think of if/when we need another weekend getaway.

We enjoyed staying here. The ambience was relaxing. The room was spacious and the balcony view…read morewas great (after the fog lifted). They offered a modest breakfast which we were able to enjoy in our room's balcony. I didn't like the bathroom light though. It automatically turns on but then it automatically shut off too in the middle of my shower! The bathroom had no windows so it went really dark! Good thing I was able to yell at my husband to switch the light on. Same thing happened to him the following day!

Beautiful view, very nice rooms and staff. Lovely little seaside getaway. Each cabin has an outside…read morepatio with comfortable chairs to sit and watch the sunset. I'd definitely come back and spend a few days at this tranquil little hideaway.

Loved the quality service and quaint stay. We enjoyed walking around the farm, admiring and petting…read morethe llamas and feeding the chickens. Our highlight are no tvs, breakfast, sourdough pizza at the restaurants. Thank you so so much for the wonderful stay.

We love the location that it is surrounded by big trees and we were able to feed the chickens and…read moresee the llamas. It also has easy access to the coast where we saw dramatic rocks, splashing waves and different species of plants and flowers. We like that they have refreshments at the lobby anytime you want it. The only thing that we disliked since we were on the first floor, the room above us were noisy.

This is one of my favorite places on the entire California coast. This place is truly stunning! The…read morebuildings, the rooms, the decks, the views, the location, the gardens, the friendly farm animals, the pet friendliness, the proximity to Mendocino and beach spots, the river right next to it, the solarium, the service, all their books in the lobby, and the restaurant, are all perfect. Just perfect. I love the Ravens restaurant so much. I've gone there when I'm in town even when I'm not staying at the Stanford! I'm always looking forward to my next time to stay here!

We really enjoyed our stay, especially since we were there celebrating my birthday. Everyone was…read morepleasant and there were a lot of nice little touches. Jarred at the restaurant packed me a dessert knowing I was full, which I really appreciated. The room also had chocolate covered strawberries and sparkling wine waiting for us, which was a great birthday touch. My only issue was the last night. When we got back after a long day, there were no other charging spots available, so we used the charger near our room. Our Tesla was actively charging with an adapter. Around 8 that evening, I was already in bed when the front desk called and then knocked asking us to move the car so another guest could use that charger. Since it was not a Tesla charger, I think there may have been an assumption that we were just parked there, but the car was actually charging. To me, if a car is actively charging, common sense would be to let it finish. If it was fully charged and still sitting there the next morning, I would completely understand bringing it up then. Asking us to move that evening while the car was actively charging felt like poor judgment, especially since there were no other charging spots available when we got back. I did move the car a few minutes later, but it was frustrating and not a great way to end an otherwise really good birthday stay. Overall, I would still recommend the hotel. Great staff, great restaurant and a very nice stay.

Really wonderful place that makes Mendocino so worth a visit for the weekend with fantastic massage…read morefrom Jacqueline. She knows intuitively how to find the most challenging spot and release it, and far better than most.

The people at Sweetwater are good to work with. Liked- Asian…read moredecor, view, location, very convenient to groceries, bakery and restaurants. Didn't like -step up to living room(dangerous for older people), no air conditioning , just ceiling fan. (hot living room because of windows), no usable chest of drawers (not easy to pull drawers in and out), noisy kitchen cupboard doors ( no pulls, slam shut), only very small closet (basically had to live out of suitcases for five days.

Appreciate the hotel manager, Ed and his staff plus the bar manager. Everyone worked together to…read morehelp make my friends anniversary a little sweeter end cap from their wonderful stay at this hotel. This gesture shows me they go above and beyond for their guests. My friend was raving about this hotel prior to their surprise. Now, I'm wanting to go and stay for their same experience.

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

The staff was great. The facilities (not that I'm an expert) seem spacious and clean. The staff…read moreobviously care about the animals and are knowledgeable. They spent a lot of time explaining all the health care the animals have available. The tour was definitely worth the price. I read some of the negative reviews. These seem to be from a few years ago, so they are listening and correcting. The ONE thing that irritated me, my wife and others (judging from comments at the time): They start showing a documentary before the tour (show up at least 30 minutes early). They don't finish, but you can watch it all on streaming. The irritating part is they are preparing for the tour during the documentary. Lots of us would have liked to hear, but the manager and employees were all talking (or shouting) preparations. Maybe they could do this BEFORE the documentary or OUTSIDE?? But it is definitely five stars, even with this little glitch. Check it out and help the animals!

B. Bryan Preserve is a wonderful organization dedicated to protecting African wildlife. My partner…read moreand I did the self-guided driving tour in our own car, which was a great way to see some of the species up close. We went on a Saturday morning in February, so the experience was peaceful, quiet, and calm. While not a whole lot of animals were out during our slot (just doing their animal thing!), we were still able to see a nice variety of species. The absolute highlight was getting to feed the giraffes at the end of the tour! They are such majestic creatures, and it was a fun, interactive activity. We finished the tour fairly quickly since many animals weren't right up against the fence that day, but it's a fantastic activity to add to your itinerary if you're spending a full day exploring the coast. You can truly tell that the caretakers value and care deeply for these animals. It's a great experience that supports an excellent cause!