Is Inn at Buckhorn Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Inn at Buckhorn Cove?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn at Buckhorn Cove?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Where is Inn at Buckhorn Cove located?

Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Van Damme State Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Albion River Bridge. Mendocino Headlands State Park and Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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About the neighborhood

Located in Little River, Inn at Buckhorn Cove is in a rural area and by the ocean. Albion River Bridge and Kelley House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like whale-watching.

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8/10 Good

Barrett

2025/8/21

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loved this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reeta

2025/8/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The bed was comfortable and the view was nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2022/7/1

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Chris

2025/2/17

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

2022/10/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

2023/4/25

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

2025/3/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

2023/7/20

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Wonderful staff. Clean room, quick to respond.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

2022/11/26

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

robert

2023/9/11

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

2023/10/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

2025/4/29

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

2023/4/21

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Toublong

2022/10/14

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

2024/3/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

2023/10/29

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Sachin

2023/5/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Just too expensive for the size of room and location

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Angel

2023/6/7

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Zohreh

2022/8/5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Holly

2024/10/7

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2024/12/7

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

2022/10/6

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael

2022/8/5

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian

2025/6/17

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg

2024/10/13

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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