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The Harbor House Inn
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  • Inn Details

    Built in 1916, The Harbor House Inn is the "belle" of the Redwood Empire standing vigil on a rocky cliff overlooking Greenwood Cove with its spectacular rock formations and powerful, ever changing sea. Pathways meander through magnificent gardens with private seating and vistas that lead to our private beach below. The drama continues throughout the Inn's ten guestrooms, its stately sitting room and breathtaking ocean view dining room. The Inn features classic and antique furnishings, fireplaces, decks and private baths. A full breakfast and five course dinner is included and is prepared fresh daily from local farms and the sea. Distinctive prix-fixe menus featuring fresh, California cuisine have created a culinary jewel in the small village of Elk. Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence". Timeless luxury in the most spectacular setting in Northern California... only three hours from San Francisco.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Executive Chef- Adam Ables

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Excellent views

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Harbor

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $240/$440

    Cypress

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $270/$470

    Meadowview

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $140/$340

    Greenwood

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $140/$340

    Lookout

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $190/$390

    Redwood

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $140/$340

    Seaview

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $230/$430

    Oceansong

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $230/$430

    Shorepine

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$350

    Edgewood

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $195/$295

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM    Check out: Noon

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights on weekends

    • Deposit amount required: 50% or one night's deposit.

    • Cancellations: $35 cancellation fee anytime. 14 day notice or no refund on deposit.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Bring your own or we serve wine & beer.

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Please speak to the Innkeeper for more information.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Winter Rates- Nov.- Feb. 28, 2011
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30-11:00

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City

    • San Francisco

    • Distance to city: 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      HWY 101 North from San Francisco to last exit in Cloverdale, CA HWY 128 West. CA HWY 128 West to Mendocino CA HWY 128 ends at Shoreline HWY 1. South onto Shoreline HWY 1 towards Point Arena for 5 miles until you enter Elk. The Harbor House Inn is on the west side of the HWY.

    Airport

    • San Francisco, CA (SFO) 90 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    The Harbor House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We have stayed at the Harbor House a few times now, and we can't wait to come back. A beautiful setting with lovely gardens, amazing rooms with breathtaking views. The executive chef Adam was outstanding, we were never disappointed.

    Another pleasant stay at Harbor House

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    If a mellow time with no TV's or phones and with phenomenal dinners and breakfasts is your idea of fun, consider Harbor House. Not cheap, but definitely worth it. We went to Fort Bragg and Mendocino a couple of days, then a couple more holed up in our room with a pile of books, spending afternoons out in the back yard overlooking the ocean. A walk into town to eat lunch at Queenie's Roadhouse Cafe was the only thing we had to get done. Truly relaxing!

    Gorgeous view with old world charm!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Charming room-Excellent food-Intriguing landscape-Magnificent view! We loved it and hope to return for a longer stay.

    A simply glorious ocean-based getaway with food to tell your friends about

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    I proposed to my wife at the Harbor House in 1999 and in recent years we have been having our anniversary celebration there. We love it. The views of the ocean are fantastic. The lodge is comfortable and the rooms well appointed and we were delighted again with the Cypress Room. Wish we had it for our master bedroom. The staff is great and the chef, Adam, is equally great, and inventive, and creative, and we hope he gets to achieve his dream to study in France. We believe the French could learn a bit from him. His appearances at our table each night led to delightful conversations and we learned a few things that will enhance meals at our place. Overall, couldn't be better.

    A Fabulous and Unique Stay at Harbor House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We stayed at Harbor House for two nights in early August 2011. We had the inn to ourselves. Adam, the chef/manager, innkeepers Ana and Benita and the rest of staff made our stay memorable. We stayed in Lookout, the Inn's smallest yet mightiest room because of the ocean view and private deck. The room was spotless and the housekeeper left us flowers from the gorgeous gardens. Yes, the decor is older and the bathroom could be updated (hint-replacing the original sink and separate taps would make a huge difference), but the room still was fresh. The beds were very comfortable and what better way to fall asleep and awake than to the sound and view of the ocean! The tariff seems steep until you consider that breakfast and dinner for two is included. The highlight of our stay was Adam. On top of the great pedigree, you have innate talent and a clear love of cooking. Our dinners were some of the best meals we've had. The food was creative, using techniques both classic and modern. The meals were inspired in conception and impeccable in execution and presentation. You let each ingredient shine, yet the combination of flavors on the plate also worked so well. To top it off, we had the good fortune to have you wait on us and share your cooking secrets. You could be a star anywhere. We hope to return soon and to find you still at the helm. Thanks, too, for turning us on to Toulouse Vineyards, a rising star of Anderson Valley. We made the trip over the hill and found tall of the wines as delicious as the '07 estate pinot you served us. Please dear owners, whatever renovation plans you have, take great care of this irreplaceable home. Elk does not need a glitzy resort. Respect Harbor House's 50-year tradition of relaxed service and unpretentious elegance. Thanks again to Adam, Ana, Benita and the rest of staff for a memorable stay! Patti & Josh

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