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Inn at Buckhorn Cove

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Little River with free parking

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Travelers find oceanfront charm at the Inn at Buckhorn Cove, where a quiet garden and welcoming terrace create a tranquil atmosphere. The property provides free self parking and dependable WiFi in every room for a worry-free stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - twin
Portable fan
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - single
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - single
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - single
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
6801 N. Highway 1, Little River, CA, 95456

What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Agate Beach - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Skunk Train - 19 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Glass Beach - 24 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Inn at Buckhorn Cove

Guesthouse by the ocean
Inn at Buckhorn Cove provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Inn at Buckhorn Cove offer thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Inn Buckhorn Cove Little River
Inn Buckhorn Cove
Buckhorn Cove Little River
Buckhorn Cove
At Buckhorn Cove Little River
Inn at Buckhorn Cove Guesthouse
Inn at Buckhorn Cove Little River
Inn at Buckhorn Cove Guesthouse Little River

Frequently asked questions

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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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Reviews

Inn at Buckhorn Cove Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable and the view was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute rooms with good views. Loved the easy self check-in process. Would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

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

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

Allison

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy Corner

The room was tastefully remodeled and in excellent condition. Room was fairly small but more that adequate for a cou
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

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

8/10 Good

Toublong

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just too expensive for the size of room and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Angel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Mike

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023