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The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

3.5 star property

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Balcony view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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7051 Shoreline Hwy, Little River, CA, 95456
  • Place, Mendocino Headlands State Park
  • Place, Van Damme State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Agate Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Point Cabrillo Room

Point Cabrillo Room

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

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Water Tower Cottage | Exterior

Water Tower Cottage

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

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Cypress Cottage

Cypress Cottage

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

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Garden Cottage

Garden Cottage

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

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Heather Cottage

Heather Cottage

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

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Fuchsia Cottage

Fuchsia Cottage

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

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Rose Cottage | Living area

Rose Cottage

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

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Ledford Cottage

Ledford Cottage

  • 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

  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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

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

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Thyme Cottage

Thyme Cottage

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

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Anderson Valley Room

Anderson Valley Room

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

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Buckhorn Cove Room

Buckhorn Cove Room

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

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Van Damme Room

Van Damme Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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 - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Big River - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Mendocino Art Center - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Agate Beach - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 13.6 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 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Flow Restaurant - ‬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

Restaurants on site

  • Closed for Winter

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

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. 101 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 175 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christiane

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

Great little cottage, THE VIEW 😍

This was a great place to stay and I would definitely stay here again. When we walked in it smelled so clean, the beds were comfortable, the communication was great, they left extra garbage bags and bathroom supplies and even a bed, towel and bowls for our dog. The balcony was amazing!! The master bedroom upstairs was also amazing, bright, roomy, and charming. I gave it a 4/5 because there were so many spiders in all the windows and ants. We found spray under the sink and were able to spray the perimeter and wipe/kill all the spiders and ants with Clorox wipes we brought, but I was a little surprised the cleaning staff didn’t clean window sills and corners. Again, this place is amazing…dated like most places in Mendocino but overall well taken care of, clean and the communication, helpfulness of staff and overall experience was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to stay on the coast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This new offering is a gem. So cute, so quiet, and the check in experience was both easily contactless, but also attentive when we arrived. There was a small bottle of wine and two glasses in the room. <3 Headed to Mendocino's GoodLife Cafe for breakfast the next day, do not miss it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WEI

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

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

6/10 Okay

Jon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Secluded
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

No ice machine? Really. This hotel is not recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and charming property. I stayed in the Cypress Cottage, and despite the cooler temperatures the room was well heated and comfortable at all times. The staff, especially Kate, were incredibly welcoming and attentive. Dogs are very welcome as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view at sunset from the Anderson Valley room was outstanding. I never wanted to leave.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mendocino Coast is magnificent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Mendocino County Charmer

Comfortable, clean space in a relaxing Mendocino county coastal locale. Property is quaint and charming with views of the ocean, and a short drive to the town of Mendocino. Room was spacious, well appointed, private and well kept. Would happily stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

Nice place nice price

Excellent with ocean view and a split of one of fav Chardonnays, Husch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, and the was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

abhilash

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. We stayed at the cypress cottage with our dog. The hosts were so sweet where our dog got his own bed, bowl and towels. The cottage is also so clean and the views are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa or Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cute cottage

Cute cottage at a reasonable price. A little dated, but had a nice jetted tub and little wood stove that was adorable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So cute and peaceful surroundings. View of the ocean was beautiful room was spacious and comfortable. Only downside we weren’t able to get the fire pit going outside otherwise we had our private small patio
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025