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    The view from my rm
    Mitzi A.

    Remember the classic Hitchcock movie "The Birds"? Well it was filmed on location here, at the adjacent connected restaurant The Tides, and in the surrounding Bodega Bay area! I got a chance to stay here to enjoy the scenery of Bodega Bay and was also treated to the wine paired seafood focused dinner at The Tides! We even got to have theater night and watch The Birds and made a drinking game out of every time a character said "Bodega Bay", "Santa Rosa", and "The Tides"! If you love cool Sonoma coast weather, nature hikes, beach views, and seafood (and wine!)....definitely come to visit! TRIVIA NOTE: Actress Tippi Hedren often came to stat in one of the suites on property here!

    View from window.
    Debbie R.

    Great location with beautiful rooms and views. Customer service also amazing. Rooms were clean and large.

    Christmas lights all over the property.
    Sabrina B.

    This hotel is a great retreat for a weekend away. We escaped for a holiday away and this was a great hotel choice. We relaxed and enjoyed cozy time with a fireplace and a stunning view. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was a touch outdated but the water was quite warm and the toiletries were great. Parking was super easy. It was a quick walk to the pool and hot tub. The hot tub was perfect on a foggy afternoon. The pool was frigid, but a warmer day it would have been perfection. Having a restaurant on property for our holiday dinner was also a nice bonus. They gave us a free bottle of wine so we brought it home for friends since we don't drink. Having the fridge was a nice feature also because we grabbed some snacks and were able to have an indoor picnic lunch with treats we kept in the fridge.

    Awesome view
    Chris R.

    We had a relaxing weekend with an amazing room with bay view. Hospitality was great and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Helen at the restaurant across the street made the best mocha ever! Food was delicious. This mini vacation turned out better than I thought.

    The view from our room!

    Excellent rooms and location, very private! We can't wait to go back! Every room has a view of the bay. Crab ships and eating at the TIDES Restaurant.....omg amazing seafood

    Patio area, view of this grassy hill in one direction and view of the ocean in the other direction. Felt private and secluded.

    Management is apparently non-existent! The room was nice. The view was great! We had breakfast at the Tides across the street it was delicious. The support staff at the Inn was friendly. We only stayed one night. The patrons in the room next to us was a married couple were very drunk and screamed and violently yelling at each other all night. Lots of Profanity! Locking each other out of the room! Screaming they're "going to get a divorce". I called the front desk a number of times each time was told "they'd take care of it" by two different individuals. Yelling and screaming went on from 10:00 p.m. to midnight then again from 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Then they were back at it yelling at each other again at 6:00 a.m. until they finally left the room at 8:00 a.m. Even with earplugs it was hard to sleep at times.. The next morning at discharge I asked for the manager I believe her name is Rebecca (may have remembered name incorrectly) I explained my experience to the two staff members that were there at the time, they said Rebecca was at lunch and would be back in 20 minutes and would call me. No call received. I called again the following day, again was told Rebecca was not in the office right then and would call me back shortly, she never did! The third time again Rebecca was not there when I called so I left a message on voicemail so all my contact information was left clearly. As of today's date almost a month later I have not heard anything back. I'm imagining now after listing this review I'm likely to hear from someone :( ... too late, very disappointed!!

    Oysters at the Inn Restaurant
    Ashley B.

    The Inn at the Tides was a wonderful choice for our stay in Bodega Bay. The room was gorgeous and cozy, loved the fire place and we had a view of the bay. Only downside we had rowdy guests next door, so walls a very thin. They yelled all night. Other than that, the restaurant at the Inn (the one at the main the property) was delicious and service was lovely. If I was staying in the area again, this is the place I'd recommend.

    View from the Bay View room in lobby.
    John G.

    4th year holding our Leadership Santa Rosa Retreat out here. Great venue and this year the weather was spectacular. The staff is always very helpful and the rooms are very nice. Extended my stay one night to kick off the weekend.

    Loved our stay at Inn at the Tides. We enjoyed a room with a fireplace that was spacious, clean and with a nice view, making for a romantic trip. The room was clean, and we loved the guest robes, especially since it was January. Furniture and bathroom are a bit outdated, but everything was clean. Thank you for the complimentary bottle of wine and breakfast, which just enhanced our romantic stay. The remote check-in and check-out process saves a lot of time! Staff is courteous, personable and full of information. Grounds are pretty and well-kept. Just wished the lounge wasn't closed for winter, so we could have enjoyed a drink after dinner. The Inn is centrally located with everything just minutes. away.

    Ocean View from the restaurant
    Destiny W.

    I went to the restaurant here and shopped at the gift shop. I loved seeing all the photos from Hitchcock "The Birds." Seems like a very romantic place to stay at the hotel. Would love to come back.

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    The staff was very friendly. The hotel was very clean. The room was spacious and comfortable

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    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.

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    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.

    Be careful of using gift certificates for this hotel. The certificate does not define how to use it…read moreor the limitations. I did call the location and did not answer response. Then decided to book through an online with the exception to pay upon arrival. However, my CC was charged 5+ hours before I even arrived. Upon arrival they did not accept using the certificate. The room was clean, however a bit dated. The property needs a refresh, a gardener and general maintenance. Mixed feelings here. It is secluded and could be a much better property.

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    Hotel Dega, formerly called Bodega Coast Inn & Suites:…read more Check-in was a breeze, and the front desk gal was an absolute delight--charming, efficient, and clearly winning at hospitality. First impressions of the king suite were great: stylish, modern, and freshly updated. Unfortunately, it also came with a side of "Eau de Pine-Sol" so intense it could qualify as a third guest. We opened every window and door in a desperate attempt to air it out, but the scent stood its ground like a pine-scented fog of war. By bedtime, my sinuses were staging a protest, and the birthday getaway vibe had definitely taken a hit. The silver lining? By morning, we could breathe like humans again. Now, about those windows: charming in theory, but none of them had screens. The bedroom window opened right onto a sidewalk, which meant a parade of passing strangers just a few feet away. With no A/C and a security risk that felt more "live stage performance" than "private suite," we ended up sweating it out with the windows closed. The bed also had... character. The headboard was completely detached from the wall, and according to my husband, his side of the bed offered a gentle downhill slope--ideal for sledding, not so much for sleeping. All that said, I actually really like this place. It has great bones and a lot of potential they're actively working on. I'd absolutely come back, but next time I'll book a second or third-floor room, and I'll be calling ahead to make sure it doesn't smell like a pine forest exploded indoors.

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    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.

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    Absolutely terrible and corrupt business. Not sure who runs this company but they need to really…read morelook in the mirror. See photos of what was advertised (stunning unobstructed water views) and what we were welcomed with...complete obstruction of the water and a nice view of a bunch of wood! When asked if we could leave and be refunded, customer service said no and told us there was "a bunch of information" on the listing about the construction nearby, but all this info conveniently left out the location of the new house and its impact on the views of this property. They also said they wouldn't be posting new photos of this property until construction finished, so they can keep gauging people like myself! What a special anniversary trip... People and companies like this are truly despicable. Cannot discourage people enough from staying in any of their properties and supporting this fraud.

    Surprise, surprise. Imagine my *lack* of surprise to log onto Yelp and to read about the…read moreillustrious Chris and his antics. I rented a place last weekend and had to call Chris while all the smoke detectors were going off because the fireplace flue was closed and the whole place full of smoke. No instructions about how to open flue or that it even needed to be opened before using. He was rude and childish. The fire dept. came and the whole house smelled like smoke all weekend which I guess was better than the overriding mold smell of the place before the smoke incident. He responded to no messages all weekend even when we notified him that the fire dept. had not put out the log properly and the deck had apparently had a small fire under it. The property will get bad reviews on Air B and B now because of him. He didn't do his job and is childish to boot.

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