Such a charming gem in the perfect sleepy town. We were looking for relaxing and we definitely got…read moreit. Our suite was perfect and recently renovated. The owner and staff took care of all of our needs, were extremely helpful, and were friendly. We enjoyed the 8+ mile to the lighthouse, spent time at the Pier Place, and frequented the local coffee shop. We parked the car on Friday and didn't drive again until we left on Sunday. Everything you need is walkable and has a great view. Would I recommend this place to friends, family, or people looking for a quiet and relaxing spot to getaway? Yes... without a doubt.

Absolutely wonderful stay. The rooms are clean beautifully furnished and very comfortable. We had a…read morebalcony with ocean view, fireplace and jacuzzi. We were able to tour the Wharf master's home, built around 1865 that is also part of the Inn and we were able to stay in this historic charming home the next night. We hiked a trail from the hotel to the Point Arena lighthouse, having a picnic on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. The owner and staff are amazing and welcoming. We didn't want to leave.

Lovely low key, under the radar get away. Supremely comfy beds and extremely quiet. Definitely stay…read moreon the second floor for more privacy.

My husband and I have been coming here for 25 years. The views cannot be beat! The rooms are…read morecomfortable and I love that they include a private little deck, a small fridge and microwave when you just feel like hanging in your room and staring at the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean in one fell swoop. However, the owners need to update the Coffee station in the room. IT is TIME. Small expense, big improvement. We love Trinks Coffee House (in same shopping center), but the room needs better option before and after hours....

I stayed here for 2 nights while I was traveling for work. Clean rooms with everything you need. In…read moreroom coffee maker makes really good coffee. Affordable price. Great location in town. Even tho it's on hwy 101 it's quiet at night. And there were people staying above me which I was initially worried about but I didn't hear a peep after they got settled in. The check in was fast and easy. Nice hotel staff. Good hot water. Comfortable bed. I'll stay again.

Stayed here 3 nights for a wedding in one of the newly renovated rooms…read more It "looks" good but there is no functionality. New updates are poorly installed. Most of our items ended up on the floor because they "minimized" the room. No thought to the walk-in shower shelving, so they stuck a table in front of the toilet. They did not care when they were told there was no privacy blocking the outside stairs from looking in the bathroom window. Which includes looking in the shower!!

Amazing lodge in a peaceful area, close to gorgeous beaches. It's a little remote, but if you need…read moreto head into the city, it's only a half hour drive. Not only is this lodge in a beautiful location, but the service is so awesome. Special thanks to Claudia and the front desk who provided an excellent experience!

Room 14 was AWFUL and so outdated. Pics on the website are clearly misleading for the whole place…read more $220/night for a room you can hardly move around in and a bathroom so small it almost cannot be considered one. The slide in all the pics says DO NOT USE and blocks the stairs. The amazing view requires crosssing highway 1 to truly appreciate. The front desk lady was upset because the ring on the motel key was bent and asked us what happened. What happened????? You gave it to us that way! This lodge needs serious updating and we will not return. We are so completely surprised by the good reviews we saw for it. People must have very low expectations. The pics on the website need to paint the real picture too.

Wow! Having read the other reviews from years ago, we were a little uncertain booking a stay here…read more However, it was wonderful- large clean hardwood-floor rooms overlooking the bay, with a spotless balcony upon which to watch the pelicans bathe and dive for their dinners. We did not try the on-site restaurant, instead opting for take-out sandwiches to eat on the aforesaid balcony and catching the sunset. Front desk service was prompt and friendly. Two thumbs up!

Loved the room we were in! Friendly desk service, classy decor, but the fireplace's chimney seemed…read moreto need to be serviced because the smoke kept coming in our room and that was not fun. Also the hotel should offer reservations to the associated restaurant, especially on holiday weekends. We checked in on valentine day and the restaurant was fully booked, then closed the following day. It was very disappointing because the food was one of the main reasons we reserved the room Also the bath tub was dirty, we had to clean it before we used it-kinda gross- and the toilet paper was very poor quality and only had like six sheets of toilet paper on it and there was only one more roll: housekeeping staff needs to step it up

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 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.

Rendezvous is hospitality done right…read more My fiancé and I found this place completely by chance after booking a last-minute stay while road-tripping up the California coast, and it ended up becoming one of the highlights of our entire trip. Diane and Damien are exceptional hosts. They're incredibly warm and welcoming, and you can tell how much thought and genuine care goes into the experience they've created. Rendezvous is cozy, beautiful and peaceful, but it's all of the thoughtful little details throughout the stay that really set it apart. Our private hot tub session after a long day on the road was such a treat, and waking up to a fresh homemade breakfast the next morning somehow made it even better. One of my favorite little touches? They have complimentary Rendezvous postcards for guests. I loved our stay so much that I sat down and sent FIVE of them to friends and family while we were there. I was basically doing their marketing for them before we had even checked out. There are beautiful places to stay, and then there are places where the hospitality makes you feel genuinely cared for as a guest. Rendezvous is the latter. What was supposed to be a last-minute overnight stop became somewhere we genuinely cannot wait to return to. Exceptional hosts, thoughtful hospitality and one of our favorite stays ever

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!