Nice place to stay in the Anderson Valley. Converted houses to guest rooms. Lovely gardens and…read moreatmosphere. Rooms are nicely furnished and decorated. Handicap accessible shower. Good birdwatching. Nearby cannabis store if you are so inclined. Great local winerys to explore. If you like pinot noir this is your place. Local tasting room on premises.

Wow! We just got back from a (2) night stay for a family wedding. I only got to see the guest…read morequarters II and III, and these rooms were much nicer in person (vs the website photos), it's hard to capture the uplifting effects of those high ceilings. The furniture, decor, and amenities are really well thought out, from the coffee machine, to the plates and glassware, to the tall shower head, towels, and washcloths. The rooms were really clean and the bed was comfortable. I would return again, and I would highly recommend the Madrones to my friends. Next door, the Brambles is a wonderful wedding venue, we felt honored to be amongst all those magnificent redwood trees, be sure to bring a shawl, or jacket, because it gets cold when the sun goes down.

This place is epic. Spent four days there with my family. Wouldn't trade it for a week at the Ritz…read more Kids and I had a blast splashing around in the beautiful lake. My daughters got to do "chores" (translation feed and pet animals, including a baby lamb) with the crew in the morning. Chef's special meals were delicious and nutritious. If you live in SF or are in town for a wedding (as we were) GO TO BLACKBIRD. You will not regret one minute of it.

A magical place to stay. 200 acres of rolling hills and forest to explore. Lakes, sheep, horses and…read morea beautiful farm house.

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!

Back to start our greatest hits tour and they did not disappoint! A fix priced $100 pp menu was…read moreexcellent - start to finish. And, on a perfect spring evening on the deck with the sky fading to black over the distant hills and the temperature slowly cooling, it was magical. Started with olives, almonds and a carafe of local rose, which was delicious. This was followed by some outstanding bread with herb butter and caperberries, and local, Mendocino cured king salmon, which was a celiac special! It was delicious and herbaceous with avocado, caperberries and dill. This was followed by the salad greens with asparagus and bresaola. The bresaola was a great compliment to the greens and the asparagus was particularly unique - fresh, crisp, fresh and while not quite asparagus-y they were so good, a bit sweet. They were from Zuckerman Farms in the Sacramento valley. Next was a bowl of noodles and asparagus, ramps, very fresh fava beans (not firm or mushy!) and parsley, or the same over polenta instead of Italian pasta noodles for the gluten-free. It was simple, but fresh and rich and luxurious. Three for three at this point. The end point was duck confit with oranges and kumquats over wild rice with some greens. The duck was perfectly cooked, although a tad too salty. Nonetheless, we cleaned the plates. And, who would have paired rosemary with oranges (?) but it worked. The meal was finished with vanilla ice cream over meringue, topped with lemon curd, and fresh strawberries and rhubarb, both of which were not only fresh but redolent of the flavors that they appear to have otherwise lost. The wine list is small but we greatly enjoyed both the pinot rose from Scribe and the pinot noir from Drew. I remain very frustrated by all of their fees and add on costs. Yet, I don't feel cheated or that it was all unreasonable in the end.

This was a second stay, and it was just as wonderful as the first. In a world of…read morehyper-commercialism and advertising, keeping things simple is really hard to do, and the Boonville Hotel & Restaurant flawlessly pulls it off. Every detail, from the freshly cut flowers inside the room to the garden and living room in the main house, is purposeful and elegant. I also should mention the food, which is excellent! The culture of the Anderson Valley gracefully comes through with every bite. In fact, the food alone is worth the trip. I have been to many Michelin-rated restaurants. While the meal might not be accompanied by the chef's life story, everything about the food, the dining atmosphere, and the local ingredients is every bit Michelin quality. A few other tidbits: Kid friendly, plenty of space to play in the backyard, but no games, no pool. The sister restaurant, Offspring at the Farrer Building, across the street has the same food, but also pizza and a few other kid friendly options. Two onsite EV charging stations. They both work great; the front desk needs to remotely turn them on. Looking forward to my next stay!

Had the best time for a girls weekend! The mineral baths were so relaxing. You can watch the stars…read moreat night while in the mineral bath or jacuzzi. The breakfast was very good as well. Would love to come back again

Come during the week, otherwise I fear it gets very crowded! The grounds offer a few opportunities…read morefor hiking around the road less traveled trails. You won't find graveled pathways here, but you'll find naturally forming streams and unique kinds of lizards surrounded by sounds of wood peckers and even gun shots from the nearby range. The baths are divine. The bubbles form naturally on your skin. I recommend immersing yourself completely to get a sensory deprivation experience. It's also supposed to be good for your skin.

We visited Mar Vista in early June this year and had such a magical time. Cab and Deanna are…read moregenuinely kind, warm-hearted people who have created a truly special place to share with others. Our cottage was incredibly cozy, and our days were filled with simple joys: harvesting vegetables from the garden, feeding the bunnies, collecting eggs from the chicken coop, helping shepherd the goats, and playing with the cats. There's also a beautiful beach less than a 5-minute drive away, making it the perfect balance of farm and coast. At Mar Vista, fresh eggs are delivered to your cottage every day. On our last day, we noticed every single egg in our egg basket was blue! We realized Cab or Deanna had probably hand-picked the blue eggs for us after learning that our toddler was in a phase where she loved everything blue. It was such a thoughtful gesture that meant so much to us. And who knew eggs came in so many beautiful colors? That was one of many incredible things we learned/experienced at Mar Vista. Our toddler has been asking to go back every single day since we left, and honestly, so have we. We can't wait to return.

We had such a wonderful experience here and it makes an amazing retreat for when you need a place…read moreto slow down from the hustle and bustle of life. Our cozy cottage was clean with a great view of the garden and ocean. The bed is very comfortable and the provided space heater helped kept us warm at night. Only con I have to say is the pillows were very flat so we had to sleep with both pillows on top of each other for more support. I love that it had a full kitchen so you can cook delicious meals with fresh ingredients such as the daily delivered eggs straight from the chickens and greens you pick from the garden. If you want a break from cooking or want a meal prepped for when you arrive, you can add in the option of a dinner or picnic basket to your reservation as well. For the activities such as chicken chat and goat gab we weren't able to attend; it was raining pretty heavily during our stay so we opted to stay indoors and enjoy the cozy cabin. For the moments where the rain would stop, it was nice to explore the land, making stops by the bunnies and chickens with our dogs. Definitely planing on coming back! Would love to experience Mar Visita during the spring or summer!

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!

Diane and Damien are great hosts, keeping a lovely B&B with serene grounds. Amazing getaway! Highly…read morerecommend. I'll be back to stay in the other rooms. Room- We stayed at Aquitaine. The room was clean and quaint. It came with a king bed and a day bed. The fireplace adds a rustic feel to the place. Breakfast - There is complimentary breakfast in the morning, make sure you put your orders in through text the night before. You must try the buttermilk biscuits. They arrived piping hot, crispy outside with soft delicate inside. Paired with jam or gravy, every bite is heavenly. They were so sweet and brought us cookies for our birthday. Wine tasting - we had wine tasting with Diane in the lounge room. she is very knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. A charcuterie board, nuts and dessert were waiting for us when we arrived. Damian even brought in a home made flat bread! She took us through 4 Anderson valley wines, introducing us to some small local vineyards.

We had a fantastic New Years weekend here. Thanks Mia and Kevin for the beautiful home in a…read morepicturesque setting. Check-in was easy, comfortable bed in a huge room. By the way, every room has a private bath, unlike a lot of B&Bs. The house has a variety of rooms and amenities, so do your homework to make sure you get what you're looking for. The WiFi was very spotty and cell signal is non-existent, so plan accordingly for this. The breakfast, while lighter than some B&Bs I've stayed at, was delicious. Everything is homemade by a very talented staff. The service all around was terrific. We ate dinner the first night at the Pier Chowder House, just a 2 minute walk to the waterfront. Good food, lots of local beer and wine to choose from. The second night we found out about a scampi and crab feed at the grange in Manchester, a few miles north of town. There's also a decent Indian Casino just outside of town. There's a great coop market in town (a mile away, back on Hwy 1), as well as a small movie theater that used to be a playhouse. They sometimes have live music events there, too. Be sure to drive 4 miles north to the lighthouse. You can actually climb up the 145 steps to the top and see for miles. Take your camera! There's a small museum and gift shop as well. All in all, we had a great weekend. It was well worth the drive. We'll be back!

Just got back from an amazing and relaxing LONG weekend up the coast with the wife. We spent two…read morenights at the Coast Guard House and I have to say, this is one of the quaintest and coziest little B&Bs I've ever stayed in. The location is right on the Arena Cove waterfront; secluded and - most importantly - quiet. The house was actually used by the Coast Guard back in the day so it has lots of history behind it. Your typical frilly Victorian B&B decor (bleh) is non-existant...think more turn-of-the-century craftsman. Our room (Surfmen Cove) was spacious, with a gas fireplace and sunken tub in the bathroom. Downstairs in the living room/parlor there is a wood burning stove that is usually lit in the mornings and evenings with a nice sitting area in front of it. Mmm, love that smell... The innkeepers, Kevin and Mia, have been operating this establishment since the mid-1990s. They are very friendly and willing to help you secure local dinner reservations as well as give you ideas on what to do with yourself while in the Mendocino area. Mia is originally from Philadelphia, so east coast feistiness + plenty of caffeine = enthusiastic "audio/visual presentations" over breakfast on local sights and activities. Fellow inn guests were just as friendly. The group this particular weekend was mostly from the south bay. One evening we ran into another couple staying at the inn at the Arena Cove Bar & Grill (just a few steps away from the CGH...another plus!) after driving back from dinner in Mendocino. We ended up sharing pints, stogies and port well into the wee hours. I would definitely come back here, and maybe next time try one of the two cottages they have on the grounds in addition to the five rooms in the main house. Holiday weekend note: The CGH can be flexible with reservation minimums. The website (which allows online reservations) says there is a three-night minimum required in order to make a reservation over a holiday weekend. For Memorial Day weekend, we actually wanted to stay at the CGH for only two nights (Friday and Saturday) and then head to Napa to stay at the Carneros Inn on Sunday night. On the previous Monday, I noticed online that there still seemed to be rooms available for the weekend. I phoned Kevin and he was agreeable to making an exception to the three-night rule and allowed us to complete our reservation for just two nights.

Van Zandt's in Philo is special - old, but working, delivering quiet and simplicity. Yes, big trees…read moredrop little bits constantly, and everywhere. They get into everything. The beds are solid. The kitchenware is plentiful, if not much matched. The fridge and the stove work, as does the water heater, and the heating units in the bedrooms. The door closes. The trail down to the river is easy to find, as are the deer and racoon and bird tracks in the silt waterside. At night the frogs will sing their chorus. You may hear the rain on the roof. You will get a discount for calling to reserve. Bring a powerstrip, a tablecloth, and, if you cook, your essential spicerack. Don't forget to walk the Hendy Woods.

A friend brought us to this rustic Redwood oasis, and we love its country-charm, and secluded…read morelocation ever since we came here the first time. Their wooden cabins: http://www.vanzandts.org/Home/cabins-prices are basic, but fun to stay in, and the grounds are well kept-up. At night, lay down on the grass and count the shooting stars... Or, the next morning, go to Scharffenberger Cellars, and try their Brut Anderson Valley... For those who don't expect hotel or B&B comfort, it's a great place to spend out-time, walk, swim, picnic, bbq, or explore the natural surroundings.