Name: Inn At Buckhorn Cove
Address: 6801 N Highway 1, Little River, 95456, US

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Heather

This is a very cute little place. We were in fact the only ones there so it felt like our own property. Very clean, warm fireplace, pretty view. The one issue with the door lock was fixed right away, so not really an issue. Good value.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Mary Ann

Very quiet and very clean! We loved our stay here! We would definitely stay here again! Close to a lot of restaurants.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Trinity

This property was welcoming, clean, beautiful, with sounds of the ocean nearby. The fireplace in the room hit the spot.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2025

Christina

Sliding screen door, which is the ONLY door, didn’t open/close and was held together with duct tape. Gas stove didn’t work, which scared us given carbon monoxide risks. Smoke alarm missing from enclosure. Musty smell. Some slight concern about linen cleanliness. There are no services at location or near enough to walk - bring what you need. That said, the manager was fairly responsive and did let us check in 3 hrs early. The grounds are nice enough.

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2025

Barrett

Loved this place!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Reeta

The bed was comfortable and the view was nice.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Steven

Our stay at this boutique hotel was exactly what we needed — quiet, relaxing, and full of small coastal charms. The property offers lovely sprinkled ocean views throughout, giving us just the right touch of seaside atmosphere without being right on the beach.

Self check-in was incredibly easy and made arrival stress-free. Everything was clear, and we felt welcomed even without onsite staff.

One of the biggest highlights for us was how dog-friendly the property is — our pup felt just as at home as we did! There was plenty of space to walk around and enjoy the fresh air.

The only part that was a miss was the fire pit — unfortunately, it wouldn’t light during our stay. It would have been a wonderful feature to enjoy in the evenings, but it didn’t take away from the overall peaceful experience.

If you’re looking for a peaceful, low-key stay with beautiful surroundings and a laid-back vibe, this is a wonderful choice. We’re already looking forward to coming back!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

Mariana

Beds are HEAVENLY

very comfortable room and QUIET property, which I loved. Beds were incredibly comfortable and I slept so good! My ONLY complaint, is that the fireplace cant be on for long before making the room feel like a sauna, and there is no way to turn town the flames. And the thermostat was a little hard to figure out how to manage the room temperature, even WITH the instructions provided. But not a huge deal. Other than that, I had a very comfortable stay. Will definitely come back.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2025

Chris

Weekend Getaway.

Cozy spot right off of the water. Great weekend get away. Was just enouvh for the two of us to enjoy. Great view of the ocean from the sliding window. Would have liked to see more if the hedges were trimmed down a little bit more.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Dust and dirt under and behind furniture. No dishwasher to sterilize dishes or kitchenware.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2024

Holly

We really liked the property and room and the owners were very helpful when we needed assistance. The only reason I’m not giving it an overall 5 stars is because instead of being charged half of the fee upon booking (like it stated we would be), we were charged the entire fee when we got there. That might not be a big deal for some, but for our young family it did complicate things a bit.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

juan francisco

A so peaceful place to stay, I was our first time there and yes for sure I can wait to go back again, Definitely recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2024

Verified traveler

Amazing stay

We had an incredible time staying here! We came from Sacramento for a weekend birthday getaway and it truly felt like a nice relaxing mini vacation. We both felt at peace staying here and loved the ocean view in the morning and evenings. The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. We didn’t want to leave! Definitely will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2024

Andrew

Booked a last minute trip to Mendicino and found this charming inn. It's a few minutes south of Mendicino. I was initially worried it may be noisy being just off the freeway hit it was very quiet. The space was clean. Easy access to the town and surrounding attractions. Communication with staff made for easy check in procress. Would book again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

Cute rooms with good views. Loved the easy self check-in process. Would return!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2023

Nikolay

Host was very accommodating despite our arrival well past midnight. Our room was ready and warm. The night temps in the are were close to freezing. Arriving to the warm room helped to rest well and be ready for a new day full of adventures.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Carol

Good place for quiet time without people around.
Felt secure and enjoyed the quiet alone time.
They definitely have their procedures down and if you follow you’re going to have some good days.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2023

robert

Comfortable cabin

This is a cabin type rental. Cabin is nice and comfortable and about 5 miles from the town of Mendocino where there is more going on. It was clean and comfortable but had to go to Mendocino for breakfast anyhow. But if you are looking for a restful night it is a nice place.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2023

JEFFREY

Cozy Corner

The room was tastefully remodeled and in excellent condition. Room was fairly small but more that adequate for a cou

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2023

Teresa

Noisey neighbors!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2023

Jamie

Loved it

Wonderful staff. Clean room, quick to respond.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Mike

I’ll be back.

We paid extra for a pvt hot tub. It was clean and hot. The grounds are lovely. Every room had a Weber BBQ and charcoal. Classy. Firewood too.

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2023

Angel

The room that I stayed in had ants on the bed covers and pillow cases.

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2023

Sachin

Just too expensive for the size of room and location

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2023

Maria

This is one of the cutest spots I’ve stayed. The Sunset room was charming and it had everything we needed for a short weekend getaway. The staff was super friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2023

Allison

Our private room was on a hill with an ocean view with a deck, table & chairs. Lovely grounds. Peaceful & quiet. Everything was spotless, bed was super comfy with high quality linens. We happened to meet the owner & innkeeper who were wonderful. Can't wait to return!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2022

Stephen

Loved this place ❤️

Very enjoyable! It was a great place to relax and enjoy the sights with our fur baby before the holiday bustle. Spacious & cozy! Comfortable bed, yard area, patio, equipped kitchen and spacious bathroom with a soothing large jet tub. Lots of walking trails nearby and yummy places to eat. The coastal views were gorgeous!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2022

Selena

Great place. Highly recommended.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2022

Toublong

This was a cute small property right off the freeway. Overall a pleasant stay.

Pros: Fireplace, partial ocean view beyond the trees, outside deck, friendly and responsive staff.

Cons: No front desk, check in is a at a location off the property, noise from freeway drowns out the sound of the ocean waves.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2022

Margaret

Traveling to Mendocino is always a treat for us, so when our options were limited due to the popularity of the fall season, we were a bit skeptical of the Inn at Buckhorn Cove. What we found instead was a delightful and intimate inn with everything we needed to celebrate our first wedding anniversary! Their pet-friendly accommodations and easy outdoor access for pet potty breaks made staying with a dog a breeze. The best part of our stay was the bed! Very comfortable mattress, pillows, and bedding–better than some 4 and 5 star accommodations I've stayed at. We were missing a view, but made due with our outside chairs that faced some greenery where we spent a lot of time listening to music and drinking champagne. For those looking for an affordable, close to town option, and a fantastic night's sleep, the Inn at Buckhorn Cove is not to be missed!

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2022

Zohreh

Friendly desk person. Room was okay, not very clean . There was spider web on the side of bed.
It was very quite and we enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2022

Michael

The first night was good. The second the people in the adjoining room were very loud up until 3:00 am. As I had no one to contact at that time, I left a message at the office at 2:00 am speaking of the issue and not being happy. It has been 6 days since leaving and have never heard back from anyone to at least check in with me.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

This is a lovely dog friendly inn located in a beautiful area very close to the town of Mendocino

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2022

robert

great place

it was great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2022

Jennifer

Nice cottage style property. Good parking and clean and recently remodeled rooms. Very cute place about 5 miles for Mendocino.
We had a bit of an issue with the gas smell from the fireplace in our room when we arrived. We had to open up all the doors to dissipate the smell from the pilot light in the gas fireplace. We called and the owner responded within 30 minutes.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2022

Michele

What a lovely cottage. We stayed at the sunset room for a week. We loved the room, the patio and view. We will definitely be back for another stay.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2022

Kevan

No onsite staff, except when the maids come through. Check in required in Mendocino town.. Good value for the $ in a pricey area. Will stay again,

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2022

Erin

Great location. Spacious suite, comfortable bed, amazing tub. We enjoyed our stay. Our only few complaints: the suite was very cold upon our arrival and the fireplace took most of the afternoon and evening to bring it to comfortable temp. The space heater provided was broken. The porch light motion sensor was broken and would come on when we were not at the door and turn off when we needed it to light so we could unlock. Also, we called to try to schedule a couples massage (twice) during our three night stay and never heard back, which was disappointing.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Dec 2021

June

Heat not very controllable, beds roll around without much control, tiny space, not much area for walking, far from any conveniences.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2021

Shane

Unique!

This place is pretty great for an older joint! Huge bathroom… nice living room with fantastic tv programming and killer wifi… super comfy bed… fun view on some quirky grounds. Great place!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2021

Shane

Honeymoon

Amazing

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2021

Asuka

Quiet and private setting beautiful accommodation

Business_and_leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2021

Bryan

Disappointef

Ok stay. Noisy neighbors. Nothing special. Check in was off site. View of parking lot.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Amenities were nice . We stayed at Inn at Buckhorn and drove to the top lodging area as directions were not clear. Helpful to let guests know there are two properties there.bottled water would be nice!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

We had a little trouble finding where to check in, ended up coming in from the back side of Sweetwater Spa, but check in was easy and everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. Having forgotten that I had already paid through Expedia, I inadvertently paid again at check-in, so make sure you have proof that you've already paid. We found the property and room easily, the view was fantastic, the room was clean and well stocked. We never used housekeeping. We brought our 9 month old Lab, and she was quite happy with the accommodations. Overall, it was a very nice relaxing stay.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

I had a great stay at Inn at Buckhorn Cove in the Bay Suite, and would stay again. The appointments in the room were good quality for the price, and I had everything I needed-- coffee, mini-fridge, TV with streaming options, fireplace, comfy bed. The front deck was lovely, and you can see the water through trees from the deck. The cleaning staff were super sweet and respectful. The property is close to the street, so the only downside was fairly constant traffic noise. For anyone with an EV, I managed to plug mine into an outside socket at the Bay Suite to charge overnight (with a 40 ft extension cord), which was wonderfully convenient as all the chargers I found in Mendo were Tesla-only. I've stayed in a few of the Little River roadside inns and b&bs, now, and this was my favorite of them.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Pros: nice fireplace, friendly staff, clean beautiful bathroom, decent bed linens

Cons:(1))right outside of the forest den room is a large propane tank, so if you open your sliding glass door and curtains, all you see is the big \"flammable\" sign on the tank with a drive way to the neighboring hotel behind it. (2) there were ants on the table and in our beds when we arrived. It was a small amount, but got progressively worse over two nights. It's awful to wake up feeling something crawling on you in your sleep.(3) there's no window - just a sliding glass door. If you want to sleep with fresh air, your room is essentially unlocked.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Arrived with the fireplace on. The parking is easy to reach from the car. There is a mini microwave and mini fridge. Mendocino is close by. There is a tv, but it’s set to loud volume, and couldn’t be adjusted using the remote or the volume controls on the tv itself. There’s a musty odor that took a bit to get use to. Overall a nice room. Check in is at an alternate location in Mendocino.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2020

Carlos

Beautiful location and very comfy. Close to Fort Bragg and Van Damme State Park.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2020

BobbieC

We loved the ocean view picture window in the Zen Suite. Kitchenette was very convenient to have as well. The King mattrice needs replacement...both sides were sunken down. Shower is a bit small for my tall husband.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Decent location, short drive into Mendocino. Room was clean, good procedures in place. Cove view. Mostly off site staff is nice but kinda of a pain if you have a quick question (where to put excess garbage) or need a quick fix (tv sound wouldn’t adjust); neither were important enough issues to track someone down for a 2 night stay. Will definitely return.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2020

Linda

Such a fun funky house! Lots of character- can’t wait

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

17 Feb 2020

Rob

The overall property was tolerable, but the unit we stayed in wasn’t supposed to be a standalone. The front door was actually the rear balcony and we entered from a glass sliding door. There was a sizable skylight in the middle of the living room, and the water was inexplicably shut off at midnight the night prior to our departure. We couldn’t use any water for nearly a whole night and this wasn’t fixed until 10:30am the following day. Simply inexcusable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The room was very nice with updated amenities. The room was clean. I would stay there again. Check in and out was easy. Front staff was very friendly and personable! Sorry I forgot her name

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2020

Marco

Really private location, perfect for a romantic getaway. Close to Mendocino. Really clean and awesome staff that went out of their way to make sure we had a great weekend. Will definitely return to this property!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2019

patricia

Cozy cottage

Cute cottage type room with views through trees of the ocean from the front porch. Very nice room, comfortable bed, everything I needed.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Cute and convenient Inn.

Room was great but it was a little stuffy. No AC and the window and door which is a glass slider helped but for privacy the curtains needed to be closed and for safety the windows locked which didn’t help cooling the rooms down.

The property doesn’t spray for bugs 🐜 and even though we had all the food sealed we still had ants in the bathroom.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2019

Mickey

Weekend in Mendocino

The location and facilities are quite nice, quiet, & clean. Plenty of space for my wife and I along with our 2 dogs. We enjoyed our lovely weekend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

It had a nice view of the ocean. The deck to sit out on was nice. The room was spacious and clean the bathroom was large which was very nice.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very charming and clean. Very bright in the room in the morning especially with the skylight. Curtains would be nice and tinted windows.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

View was great , fire place is a plus . we had our Pet and INN provide a welcome basket for him with sheets ,towels , water bowl and doggy treats .
Pretty Private .

Regards,
Alexandra

Business_and_leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

I enjoyed the privacy this location offers, the shops and restaurants are a close 5-7 min drive. The location is isolated but at the same time the sliding doors to the outside views are all on the same deck, just something to keep in mind. The room next to ours was smoking weed just on the deck and even though we were inside the room we left the sliding door open since there is no AC in the room and the smell of weed went straight to our room. This is not the property owner fault, we weren't in the room much so we didn't make it an issue, Smoking is allowed outside of the room, so just something to keep in mind if you're traveling with a child or elder. The room itself as clean, bed was comfy, the TV has cable, and the bathroom was clean as well. The housekeeping did a great job.

overall i would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2019

Matthew

The office was not open when they said it would be, we did have to wait about 20 mins for the office manger to arrive. Other than that everything was great! Clean, comfortable and beautiful.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet retreat

Great location and very quiet and relaxing

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

Noella

Quiet! It was great!

Cute room with a view of the ocean. Sunsets were beautiful. Quiet and quaint. If you are looking to relax, and not be bugged, this is the place! If you want to be pampered book elsewhere. Only a short 7 minutes to the town of Mendocino where you can eat, shop and even get a private hot tub. Worth it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2018

jeff

good place for family

Perfect place for a family to stay that are going to be hiking. Other than the fireplace not romantic. We had to ask for a heater for the bathroom very chilly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2018

Mary Anne

The Forest Room.

The room was nicely appointed and comfortable and we enjoyed the gas fireplace. The maid service was excellent. Sarah in the office was very pleasant. We encountered a problem with the TV the first night and since there is no office on site, it was difficult to get help. We would stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Loved the room and set up. The bathroom had a weird sewer odor seeping into the room and the pillows were super thick but really enjoyed everything else and the staff were helpful answering my questions about check out.

4/10

Poor

28 Aug 2018

Carl

ANTS and MOLD

We stayed in the Forest Room. The unit appeared to be neat and clean at first glance. A strong mold odor was coming from the bathroom. After the first night we found ants in our beds. The second night was the same. Very disappointing, A previous review had alerted the property about the issue..

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2018

Staci

Anniversary Getaway

We had a lovely time. The room was nice and cozy. We loved that it had a cottage feel instead of a hotel feel. The price was reasonable too!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2018

RONALD

Comfortable stay

Very cozy, cute and clean place. If you aer looking for a hotel with all the amenities this is not a place for you. But if you want to go back in time and enjoy a comfortable cabin like atmosphere with modern conveniences.....enjoy!!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2018

Robert

O Brothers

I enjoyed my stay at Buckhorn. Everything went well. I had great difficulty with the TV in the room.
Very complicated to turn on the TV. I would return to Buckhorn.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2018

John

Nice quiet location. Rooms were freshly updated. Nice amenities: refrigerator, gas fireplace, nice TV and coffee, of course, which was pretty . good too.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Quiet and secluded this property nestled off the coast. The ocean across the street but mature trees obscure the view. Private entrance adds to privacy. Newly remodeled and tastefully decorated. Mendocino 10 min away and Fort Bragg only 20 min.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2018

Vicki

The high ratings were for location, and the bed and bedding, which were excellent. Also loved the gas fireplace for heating.