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3 out of 5
Headlands Inn Bed & Breakfast
10453 Howard St, Mendocino, CA

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 405 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 405 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 405 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 405 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 405 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Building shows signs of age. Staff was very good. Afternoon tea and cookies were a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maytheenee, Pacifica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot breakfast served at your door is really cool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Words cannot describe how delightful this inn is. Lovely, view rooms, attentive staff, and a gourmet breakfast. This inn is within ez walking distance of shops, the pub and other Mendocino attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from John on 25 Apr 2024
Hi Patricia , thanks so much for the kind review. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed room. Fireplace. Ocean view. Nice hosts. Delicious breakfast with accommodations for food allergies. Great coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from John on 27 Mar 2024
HI Linda thanks so much for the kind words. We have our coffee fresh roasted at Little Green Bean coffee in Point Arena. You can get it a Harvest Market or order online from them. Hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just beautiful! Everything you expect a quaint B&B to be. Spotless, accommodating, welcoming, room is lovely. Every detail has been taken care of. We love it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from John on 27 Mar 2024
Hi Kevin we are so happy you enjoyed it ! Thanks for the kind words.

10/10 Excellent

Sunaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing B&B
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from John on 27 Mar 2024
Hi Sunaina, thanks so much for your kind review hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Brice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
Great location, very friendly and welcoming, great view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from John on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you Brice. Glad you enjoyed it.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from John on 28 Feb 2024
Thanks Kelli, hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful Christmas at the Headlands Inn! Everything was top-notch! The room was amazing (Strauss room), very comfortable, with beautiful views of the stormy ocean and the town. We would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing specifically
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay here. The room was spotless, the bed very comfortable and it was incredibly quiet all night until daylight (which in early November is late!). The host was very friendly and showed us a couple of the other rooms, they are all equally lovely. The location is a close walk to everything in town. If you open the window you can even hear the surf crashing in the distance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved Headlands Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shivani

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband, my 2yo, and I stayed there for one night. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating given that we had a toddler! Our room was beautiful and cozy; we loved the fireplace, and the little touches like a rubber ducky in the tub for our daughter to enjoy during bath. The location is superb, easy walk to the beach and right in the town. It’s right in front of a park with swings, which our daughter enjoyed. Rest assured, this is really meant for no kids since it’s super quiet and peaceful, but we so appreciate that it worked well for us for a quick night. Best part was easily the delish breakfast! Beautifully laid out with fresh fruit, and milk alternatives to go with our coffee. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Victorian property updated whilst retaining period charm. The room was of a good size with a comfortable bed and bathroom with all mod cons. The breakfast was fine and brought to the room. The downside if a period property was the creaks and groans of the wooden floors as people moved around and the lack of soundproofing. Also, no TV. However I would be happy to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful But no heat in the bathroom so waited to get home to shower
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and Welcoming
Wonderful place to stay as always. Charming room and friendly host. Great location to town and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo, San Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, efficient owner and staff. Location right in center of town. Well appointed rooms. Our room was not in main building of inn, but a half block away in a separate building. It was still a charming room with a semiprivate deck that made the room more expansive than its actual size. Happy we stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from John on 31 Aug 2023
Hi Alfredo, so much for the kind review we really appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old Victorian home w/ character. Cozy and charming. Well maintained for its age. No TV so take a tablet or laptop for streaming entertainment. Good breakfast in bed. John the owner is courteous and helpful. If you prefer firm bed, it's soft and lumpy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from John on 7 Aug 2023
Hi Samuel, thanks for the nice review. If a guest requires a firmer mattress we can remove the feather topper on the bed. Hope to see you again.Cheers,

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I guess this will be a special place for us moving forward! We had literally the best honeymoon ever! The breakfast was amazing, we used the fireplace and even were gifted a half bottle of wine for our super special occasion. The keepers made everything feel homie and exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from John on 2 Aug 2023
Hi Cristina, thank you so much for the kind review, we are so glad you were able to celebrate your special occasion with us and coagulations !

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This bed and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Cheers, John on 2 Aug 2023
Hi Melisa, thank you so much for your review. We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

daphne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beem

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing get away
It was evident the property was maintained with love. The hosts were pleasant and efficient. But best of all was the amazing breakfast delivered to our room. Highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from John on 14 Jun 2023
Hi Eva, thanks so much for the kind review we really appreciate it. We hope to see you again some time.Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I chose Headlands Inn because it is close to Russian Gulch State Park and we wanted to hike there. We chose "The Hideaway" which is around the corner from the Inn. It was like having our own little private bungalow. Inside was cozy and warm. Continental breakfast was great, more than adequate since we didn't want too heavy before our hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from John on 7 Aug 2023
Thanks for the nice review we really appreciate it. Mendocino is great for hiking and we have hiking guides at the Inn as well as recommendations. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from John on 8 Jun 2023
Hi Joshua. Thanks for the kind review we appreciate it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun Trip
I am extremely fussy about cleanliness. The Inn overall was clean - but I have a hard time with soiled carpets and furniture. Although I imagine it is hard to keep up with a continued flow of guests. Staff was pleasant, friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were outstanding. Bed was very high so a bit difficult for me to get into. Featherbed under sheets left a lump in the middle so make bed a bit uncomfortable. Overall all though I would rate 9.5 out of 10 and would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personable staff took care of our needs. Charming decor and special bench sitting at windows which open to fresh air and beautiful views. Love the old antiques and old decor and linens. Serve an out-of-ordinary breakfast which staff brings to your room. Parlor treats in the afternoon are pleasing touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from John on 26 Apr 2023
Hi Lorraine, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon.Cheers,

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten, Tucson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful surroundings; comfortable bed with fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from John on 24 Apr 2023
Hi Kristen, thanks so much for the Kind review. Cheers!

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and view. Breakfast was enjoyable. The Stofle room is adjacent to the main entry door. So you can hear the front door opening and closing. Condition of room was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from John on 24 Apr 2023
Hi William, thanks for the kind review. We are going to fix the mechanism that makes the door close more quietly. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from John on 3 Apr 2023
Hi Judith, we are so glad you enjoyed everything. Cheers,

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time! The owners were very accommodating. The breakfast was fabulous! We felt pampered. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from John on 21 Mar 2023
Hi Linda, thanks so much for the kind review, We look forward to your return visit.Cheers,

10/10 Excellent

greta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous gem
Amazing! Just perfect for my birthday- the room was the essence of a B&B, Victorian ambiance perfectly decorated with tapestry style bedspread and the working fireplace, the breakfast measures up to any top restaurant, location is great in the heart of town but still sees the sea. Even the afternoon cookies & tea were superb. Accolades to John and Ashley
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Cheers, John on 9 Mar 2023
HI Greta, thanks so much for the kind review and we hope to see you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

VERLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and landscaping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from John on 15 Feb 2023
Hi Verle, thanks so much for your kind review, I will pass this on to our groundkeeper as well.Cheers,

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, relaxing getaway
Our stay at the Headlands was relaxing, comfortable and lovely. The breakfast, which was delivered each morning promptly at 9, was stellar! The bed was luxuriously comfortable and the view from the Barry room was delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from John on 14 Feb 2023
Hi Jennifer we are so glad you enjoyed everything and thank you for the lovely review. We hope to see you again in the future.Cheers.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from John on 9 Mar 2023
Thanks Laurie, we appreciate your feedback !

10/10 Excellent

Earmon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower drain was stopped up.
Response from John on 14 Feb 2023
Hi Eamon, that happens rarely but we have it fixed now. thanks for letting us know.Cheers,

8/10 Good

DeAnne

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So unimpressed I paid, but didn’t stay
So unimpressed with this place even though I never ended up staying here after seeing one of there off site rooms. The complaint comes more from the subsequent handling of my complaints and just ignoring the customer, so long as they got paid. It’s clear the owner or manager thinks they know better than the customer and doesn’t appreciate constructive feedback.Good luck if you decide to stay here. I hope they put on a better face in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from John on 5 Jan 2023
Hi Robert , we are sorry you are unhappy. You did arrive a day early the you were supposed to be here and were shown a unit that was at a significantly lower price than the room that you had originally booked with us, apologies it didn't meet your expectations.

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was to die for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from John on 28 Nov 2022
Hi John, thanks so much for the kind review, we have 8 different breakfasts so come back and see us again.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Headlands Inn was charming and welcoming. It is in the town of Mendocino and easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. My husband and I enjoyed eating the delicious breakfast served in our room. Will definitely recommend to our friends and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from John on 24 Nov 2022
Hi Sandra, thank you so much for the kind review, we hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place with amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from John on 27 Oct 2022
Hi Karri, thanks so much for your kind review. We hope to see you again in the future ! Cheers,

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place in the heart of Mendocino.
Nice folks, nice room, great breakfast, great service, friendly, clean, convenient. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from John on 24 Oct 2022
Hi Ivan, thanks so much for the kind review, We hope to see you again sometime.Cheers,

10/10 Excellent

rathmony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice room. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from John on 28 Sept 2022
hi, thank you so much for the nice review. We hope to see you again in the future!