Joshua Grindle Inn

There are a lot of very nice B&Bs in the Mendocino area and I've stayed at many of them. Once I stayed at the Joshua Grindle I stopped looking and have been a repeat guest for years. The owners, Charles and Cindy REALLY care about their guests and go all out to assure them a satisfactory stay. Many innkepers just put in the effort to get the booking and just do the minimum once the guest is booked. Not here. The gracious inkeepers go way beyond the norm in tending to guests without being at all intrusive. If you need reservations or recommendations or even an oddball request such as where to find an auto parts store that is open on Sunday, they will have an answer for you quickly. Need a beach hike and get some delicious sandwiches to take with you? They will plan it for you. Want to find some local Jazz or Reggae? If it's in town they will find it for you. The rooms are immaculate and well provisioned. The breakfasts are GREAT. Don't take my word for it, just read any review. Location and on site parking are optimal, It's only a block from downtown and you can park just steps from the building. Most inns only have street parking. So many guests we meet are return customers and that tells you a lot. They will have my loyalty forever. They earn it every time I stay there.

We love the Joshua Grindle Inn and have been returning here year after year. It's a wonderful getaway with clean, cozy rooms, great breakfasts, and friendly proprietors.

We stayed here for 2 nights in the winter of 2009, and stayed 4 nights this time around. The Library Room is amazing - old books from the late 1800s and encyclopedias from the 1960s. And a real fireplace. Cindy and Charles's breakfasts are unbeatable, and their kind hospitality are second to none! A true gem.

Incredible hospitality, beautiful room, and wonderful breakfast!

We enjoyed our visit. The rooms are large and well-appointed, breakfast delicious. Hosts were exceptionally gracious and hospitable. We'll return again.

This was our fifth visit to the Joshua Grindle Inn. Each visit has been a delight. The house is lovely and the garden is a marvel. The level of service provided by Cindy and Charles is exemplary. Their attention to detail, their expertise and their discreet but efficient management of the place is a pleasure. The breakfast is always delicious, elaborate and never the same. The inn is located in the village of Mendocino, which offers a unique blend of tranquility, beauty and sophistication. The restaurants, art galleries and wineries in the area are first rate. We plan many more visits.

Would return

Lovely inn with a variety of accomodation within walking distance of restaurants and stores and the Mendocino coastal trail. Loved the working woodstove in the watertower room and appreciated the bottle of wine in our room on arrival. Romantic, safe, cosy with a very good location.

Word isn't enough to describe the place and the hospitality at Joshua Grindle Inn. It must be experience per it was unforgetable. The view, the folks, the lodging... WOW!!!! :-)

We had a wonderful night at the Joshua Grindle Inn. I would recommend this B&B to anyone- wonderful food, complimentary wine and cookies and friendly hosts.

We received incredibly nice & professional service at the Joshua Grindle Inn. The proprietors truly cares about their guests and it shows. Accommodations were clean, charmingly decorated, and the bedding was very comfortable. Included breakfast was a delightful surprise. We would definitely come back in the future.

Warm and welcoming owners and staff. Outstanding attention to detail. Comfortable atmosphere with lots of privacy. Quiet, comfortable bed, could sleep in and not miss the delicious breakfast as they serve until 10:30 a.m., which is good because the food was excellent and we didn't want to miss it! Also helpful with dinner recommendations and making reservations. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return soon!

Cindy and chas are gracious knowledgable hosts, run a first class innn with good food, excellent accomodations, treats and ammenities.

We stayed in the Garden Retreat which is located in a separate house down the street not too far from the main house. If you're looking for a private, comfortable room that's clean and decorated like you'd expect a bed and breakfast room to be, then consider this room. It's surrounded by a lush garden and is reasonably priced.

Very pleasant stay for 1 night. Cindy is very helpful and makes one feel at home from the moment of arrival. Most enjoyable night of a 12 day visit to California

This is a great place to stay in Mendocino. It's very causal, not stuffy, and breakfast is excellent. The innkeepers (Cindy and Charles) are warm and friendly. In addition, the price is very reasonable given the location. Highly recommended.

Very interesting B & B and location. The B & B itself was good with an interesting history. I was surprised by Mendocino - I thought it would be bigger, it seems to get so many guide book mentions but you can explore it in an afternoon. Lots to see and do though.

Cindy and Charles were well versed with dining and attractions in the area, all of their recommendations were spot on.

The guest house associated with Josua Grindle Inn is a short drive out of town. The house is large and filled with light. Although breakfast is not included at the main house, they did leave batter for muffins in the fridge. They were great!

This is our favorite place to stay in Mendocino. Cindy and Charles always make it feel like coming home, and the inn itself is in a delightful spot, overlooking the ocean and the town, with lovely gardens to sit in, enjoy a glass of wine and watch the world go by. We love this place.

Very nice and friendly B&B. Very courteous and helpful staff.

We went with a group of friends and all had a great time! The room was great, the food was great and the hospitality was outstanding (didn't want to use great again). We will be back!