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The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

3.5 star property

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Balcony view
Van Damme Room
Beach nearby
Ledford Cottage | Living area
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service

Explore the area

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7051 Shoreline Hwy, Little River, CA, 95456
  • Place, Van Damme State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Glass Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Point Cabrillo Room

Point Cabrillo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Water Tower Cottage | Exterior

Water Tower Cottage

  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cypress Cottage

Cypress Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Cottage

Garden Cottage

  • Partial ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heather Cottage

Heather Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Fuchsia Cottage

Fuchsia Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Rose Cottage | Living area

Rose Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Ledford Cottage

Ledford Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Pomo Cottage

Pomo Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Captain's Watch Deluxe Room

Captain's Watch Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pacific View Deluxe Room

Pacific View Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Whale Watch Deluxe Room

Whale Watch Deluxe Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tansy Cottage

Tansy Cottage

  • Partial ocean view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Thyme Cottage

Thyme Cottage

  • Partial ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Anderson Valley Room

Anderson Valley Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Buckhorn Cove Room

Buckhorn Cove Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Van Damme Room

Van Damme Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Little River

When you stay at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek in Little River, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Van Damme State Park and Albion River Bridge. .This inn is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mendocino Headlands State Park and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Agate Beach - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Glass Beach - 23 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

Inn in Little River with free parking
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Little River inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this inn include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the inn's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 1862
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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 and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn Schoolhouse Creek
Inn Schoolhouse Creek Little River
Schoolhouse Creek
Schoolhouse Creek Inn
Schoolhouse Creek Little River
The At Schoolhouse Creek
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Inn
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Little River
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Inn Little River

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 185 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Great big jacuzzi tub!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very accomodating to dogs. The parking area was dirt and had very clerence from the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kinda dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although I wasn't traveling with pets, it was pet friendly. I had trouble with the thermostat and it was a tad cold, also the furnishings were old and worn. Overall, it was clean and convenient to my work location in Mendocino, so it was a good place to stay. A renovation might be a good idea to update the place, but it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Was a bit noisy. Being In the middle of 2 other rooms, we could clearly hear conversations on both sides. Made it hard to sleep. We left a day early.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful view of the ocean. We had a little rain storm and had a double rainbow. What a treat. gentleman that checked us into the room was extremely nice. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The foundation on this “cottage is the worst” if you want to feel drunk and sick while staying here, you are in the right place. I would not stay here again. No where on hotels.com does it say that the cottage is slanted to one side. When I told them about it they said it was “part of the charm” ha ha I couldn’t even stay more than 2 nights even when I was booked for 3. I left and got a room elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely LOVED this place! We had a room with an ocean view that was cozy, clean and perfect in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were traveling up the coast and needed a place to stay. For the last minute booking, the price was reasonable considering the location. And the room was absolutely charming and way more than we expected. Would definitely stay hete again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, beautiful view, and easily accessible parking.
View from our room Captain’s Watch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marna

Best bed ever!

My king size bed was super comfortable. I asked the manager for a little fan and got it. Everything worked. Lovely view. It was very clean. I especially enjoyed the cool sea air that breezed through our patio door and opposite window in the late afternoon It was quiet. Easy to park . I recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Evo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views, location, excellent hiking spot for access to Van Damme park and Mendocino day trips
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only down side was WIfi in out cottage kept dropping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They paid attention to details through the welcome kit for our dog, the little touches in the kitchen, the bottle of wine. Everyone was also so nice! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dianna

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and reasonable rates! The property was older but clean. Comfy bed nice views from the deck. Check-in was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Hodges, Santa Rosa

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly! We stayed in the Ledford cottage. Roomy and Pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phillury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quaint ambience of the hotel. Appreciated the bottle of local wine on arrival and the lovely view from the room's deck!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025