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.

My partner and I just spent the weekend at Embrace Calistoga, and it was easily one of the best bed…read moreand breakfast experiences we've ever had. From the moment we arrived, Brent and Chris made us feel like old friends coming home. The evening wine and cheese hour was such a treat. Local wines, great cheeses, and friendly conversation with other guests created this wonderful sense of community. And breakfast? Out of this world. Perfectly fluffy beignets, a croque madame baked in a delicate crepe, and berries tossed in a spiced wine syrup with cinnamon and star anise. It honestly rivaled any restaurant brunch I've ever had. The big wraparound porch was our favorite spot to relax, whether sipping morning coffee or enjoying a glass of wine at sunset. The location is ideal too, right in downtown Calistoga but still incredibly quiet and peaceful at night. Every detail here feels thoughtful, and every interaction genuine. You arrive as guests, but you really do leave as friends.

We love Embrace! Chris and Brent do a phenomenal job with this place, from the thoughtfully curated…read morerooms to the gourmet breakfast- this place is fabulous! Centrally located on the main drag it's an easy walk or shuttle to restaurants and the wineries. Highly recommend!

My wife and I enjoyed our last meal with our kids and family at the start of 2026 that we booked…read moreanother meal on Saturday and I'm glad we did. We live FT in The Sea Ranch so Harbor House is an easy drive and it's like having our own neighborhood Michelin star resort and dining in the hood. Lunch was as good as I remember it. We started with a raw smoked trout stater and it was gently smoked which kept the trout firm and with only a hint of the curing process. Their freshly made bread followed and that kelp churned butter is to die for. The next two courses were a poached black cod in a home made miso sauce that was a lesson in how to ferment properly ! Delicious. The pork loin followed and I must admit it was a little tough - perhaps not rested enough post cooking or just a little over. The dish had teenie tiny wasabi leaves among all the veggies and greens on the plate and they really imparted a lovely natural zinginess...desert was some sort of a custard with a thin meringue and some other wonderfulness that made the whole thing refreshing but not too sweet and a lovely end to the meal. It was our 34th anniversary and we had made it a point to mention it when we made the reservation but they didn't even stick a candle in the dessert they gave us as a part of the meal...which seemed a missed opportunity IMHO. Just saying, we eat out quite a bit and most of the time not to celebrate anything special so it's nice when an establishment makes mention and notice of it in some way... We had the wine pairings ($100/each) along with the five course lunch ($150/each) and they do a nice job with the pairings, mainly featuring nice Italian varietals and of course some local favorites from the area - like Baxter (Pinot) and a dessert style wine that was very nice and not something I would have normally thought to order on my own. The grounds are as beautiful as always and now that spring has sprung and the flowers on their grounds are in full bloom and the beach area is starting to take on that summer sheen - it was a stellar afternoon once again. We will be keeping this place on regular rotation for sure and we look forward to our next meal later this summer when the tomatoes are ripe and the fruits and vegetables are in all their glory ! Highly recommend.

The property is gorgeous and the dining room and views were fantastic. Service was 5 stars. Staff…read morehelpful and informative. Food wasn't up to the standard I would expect from a 2 Star Michelin restaurant. Maybe lunch is different? We have been to many Michelin starred restaurants and this just didn't cut it. The food was beautifully prepared but extremely bland and not very exciting, except for the desert. We informed them in advance that this was our anniversary. I would think that this level of restaurant would do something special. We have been to restaurants that presented a personalized menu, greetings on plates, after dinner cordials, etc.

Like a mighty gray whale breaching the surface of the beautiful Pacific off the Mendocino County…read morecoast, the Whale Watch Inn has reopened. And if you're looking for a place to relax and revel in the calm, powerful beauty of that ocean and that coast, you should consider making this recovering gem your base of operations. A short drive to the restaurants, markets, art galleries and other artifacts of modern Northern California life, including multiple parks and trails. Grounds rich with local trees and well-tended flora. An eclectic selection of comfortable, television-free rooms and suites, some with kitchens or mini-refrigerators so you can lay in provisions and hide from the outside world. Free, fast Wi-Fi for when you want or need to reconnect to said outside world. A Whale Watch Lounge where you can read, play board games, heat some of your provisions or restaurant leftovers in the microwave (if there isn't one in your room) or just gape in slack-jawed wonder at the views. Several rooms have amazing views from windows or decks as well. A highlight of your stay will doubtless be any interactions you have with the marvelous Miren, She Who Runs Things at the Inn. Whether she's bringing your included hot breakfast to your room or recommending nearby attractions, Miren will definitely enhance your stay. There is a weathered, 134-step stairway that deposits you on a lovely stretch of beach. But if you walk, bike or motor to the nearby Anchor Bay Campground, you can buy a day pass that lets you skip those steps and walk comfortably to and from the beach with unlimited "in and out" privileges until sundown. It's not lavish, or pretentious, or overdone. It's comfortable, quiet, and in harmony with its surroundings. The Whale Watch Inn is a nearly perfect place to relax, recharge, and enjoy a perfect dose of some of the magic of the Northern California coast.

Let me preface the review by saying the bed and pillows were VERY comfortable and I slept like a…read morebaby (which is not easy at my advanced age!) Unfortunately, I wasn't sure I'd have that opportunity. I booked the room through Expedia, which routed me through VRBO, and it's possibly this two-step process that caused the issues we encountered (I'm trying to give the owner the benefit of the doubt) This was just one night of a multi-night trip. As the day approached, I realized I hadn't gotten any info from VRBO regarding check-in instructions, etc. Typically, this is very detailed before-hand via email and text. We arrived at a very derelict-looking property about 6pm, and despite about seven cars in the parking lot, there weren't any signs of life. I walked up to what appeared to be the office and found it locked. There were some bare wires hanging out from where a doorbell would normally be. I knocked, but through the glass I could see there was no one inside. I rechecked my reservation info for phone numbers. I found two numbers, both of which went unanswered and was advised that the voice-mail was full. I went back to the front door and knocked loudly, to no avail. I attempted to jump the doorbell wires to make some noise inside, but that didn't work either. I went back to the car to try to find alternative lodging but I wasn't optimistic about finding anything on a summer evening on the California coast. The wife was starting to get hangry at this point, so I agreed to drive into Gualala to find food and hopefully a room. As we were pulling out of the parking lot, another couple was walking to their car, so I stopped and asked them if they had seen the proprietor, or had any idea where she might be. The wife asked if I had checked the obvious places, and then she suddenly realized, "Oh, your room is upstairs from us. It should be open!" Her husband, on the other hand, said "no, we don't even know who these people are". I assured him we were the correct people. I thanked her profusely for the info, and walked up a treacherous concrete staircase through the very overgrown foliage. At the top of the stairs, we found one door open, which led to a tiny foyer with two rooms, with coded locks. The first knob I tried was locked, the second door opened into a very musty-smelling (apparently not updated since possibly 1986), but otherwise, tastefully-appointed room. It has a small balcony with an ocean view, and as I mentioned, a very comfortable bed. There were wine and drink glasses provided, which was a nice touch. The bathroom is very aged. The tub is indeed a spa tub (though no larger than a standard bathtub), but I think you'd need to be quite desperate for a soak to use it, because your head would be adjacent to the toilet. There's an ice-maker in an odd place, in the under-sink cabinet. It was full, but it made me wonder when the filter had last been changed. Interestingly, there were five or six "guest books" in the room with entries dating back to the late 80's. It was almost like being in a museum! The next morning, we got up and left. We never heard nor saw any sign of the proprietor. At one point I was quite livid. In 2026, there is absolutely no reason for such a lack of communication from the property owner! The fact that we had to get check-in instructions from other guests, who we just happened to run into, is beyond ridiculous! Needless to say, we won't be back. . .

This was a beautiful little cottage location run by a sweet woman and her well behaved dog. We…read moreenjoyed our stay, slept well. Was a great option for lodging for a visit to Harbin, or anything else in the area like wine country. The rooms are old but well kept, nice large bathroom, working fridge, soundproof rooms. The breakfast is pure sugar, but if you like fruit it's fresh.

Clean, Cute, quaint and quiet space central Middletown...Miss Greta & Ollie were welcoming and…read moreaccomodating. We had a pleasant peaceful stay w/ comfy beds, Wifi, Cable Netflix YouTube Tv refrigerator microwave coffee pot tea as we spent a relaxing weekend in Harbin & Napa Valley Hope to stay again soon

We stayed two nights in the Aquitaine room. The artwork and decorations were eclectic. The…read morekitchenette with a decent sized mini fridge and freezer. With the available cooking utensils, we were able to make dinner one evening. A small grocery store is a few minutes south. We didn't use the fireplace but there are recliner chairs in front of it that were very inviting if you want a relaxing night in. It is easy to reach Diane and Damien via text. The day before we placed our breakfast order and it was delivered to our door in the morning. The ginger scone was my favorite but the biscuits were also huge and fluffy. Loved the matcha latte. The flowers and plants on the property were gorgeous. If you walk to the top of the property, there is a gazebo and sitting area. Perfect for a place to read. You can see the ocean and hear the Sea Lions. One night we signed up for an hour long session in the hot tub. It was very private, clean, and super relaxing. If you go after dark, the stars are incredible. The pathways were well lit for your walk back. Before visiting, I was a little unsure of what the electric vehicle charging would look like. There are two sections of parking, depending on which room you are staying in. They are well marked based on which room you stay in and don't require a long walk. I recommend to have directions saved and to look up ideas on where you want to go before you leave. There will be little to no signal once you leave the property. Had a fantastic dinner at Izakaya Gama (be sure to make reservations ahead of time) and went to The Record afterwards for a drink. There was a live band and so much positive energy. Damien and Diane were so friendly and welcoming. We can't wait to go back, try a different room, do a wine tasting with Diane and explore more of this gorgeous area. Thank you both for your hospitality!

The sheer beauty that Damien and Diane have created at Rendezvous is unimaginable unless one…read moreexperiences it. The rooms are clean, each with its own eclectic identity, and the grounds are so well manicured that an arborist would be in awe. The property is truly magical, with a distinct beauty that I haven't experienced at any other bed and breakfast. I had one of the most relaxing weekends of my life simply unplugging, listening to the sea lions, and experiencing Mendocino, Gualala, and Point Arena. Do not miss the homemade biscuits, so freaking good. Thank you, Double D. I will be back!