Consider a stay at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek and take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and a library are available to all guests.
1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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Whale Watch Deluxe Room
Partial sea view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Tansy Cottage
Partial ocean view
49 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Thyme Cottage
Partial ocean view
53 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Anderson Valley Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Ocean view
39 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Buckhorn Cove Room
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Ocean view
39 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Van Damme Room
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Ocean view
39 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Little River, The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek is near the beach. Albion River Bridge and Kelley House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Van Damme State Park and Mendocino Headlands State Park. Mendocino Art Center and Sea Glass Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and cave exploring, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Little River travel guide
At The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek, you can look forward to a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Express check-out, an off-leash area, and concierge services
Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek include comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Yes, The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek allows cats and 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 does it cost to stay at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek?
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek on 8 November 2026 start from AED 604, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek located?
Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Van Damme State Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mendocino Headlands State Park. Big River Beach and Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The inn was conveniently located off Hwy 1 and close to Mendocino. It provided nice views of the coast line. The room was clean though somewhat dated. The kitchen and sitting areas were useful.
The first room we were in (the Van Damme)was so-so and had a malfunctioning toilet. Then we were moved to the Captain’s Watch, which was excellent—-spacious with great views. Katie was especially helpful and welcoming.
We loved our stayed here sadly we only stayed one night plan to return. We picked the garden cottage was lovely was able to see the moon at night from our bed. Our Vizsla also had a great time and felt welcome with her own personal welcome amenity. The cottage was away from other ones so it made our stay more private.
The location and clean, cozy rooms at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek are awesome! This was my second stay here, and I will definitely be back. Very relaxing, peaceful, and nicely landscaped setting.
The property was beautiful but it was cold, even with the fire. The heat didn't reach the bathroom. I am sure that the weather is usually much better so warmth is not such a problem. We just happened to be there during a cold snap. We didn't see any staff but didn't expect to. Parking outside the rooms is tight but there is plenty of parking elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Emily
24 July 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Roadside place that needed some TLC with the outside space. Room was decent with comfortable bed and pillows. Complimentary wine was nice.
My second time here. Both times, the staff is so helpful and super nice. The cottage is cozy and has everything one needs. Great location and nice view from the rose cottage. Near the town maybe 10 minutes and also close to fort Bragg .
Thank you!
Really lovely property - the views and grounds are serene. Very pet-friendly as well. The only thing to note is some of the rooms don’t have blinds over the top window near the ceiling (e.g., Captain’s Watch) so you may wake up with the sunrise.
Love this place. We had the whale watch room with partial ocean views. The room is spacious and very pleasant. The deck is a nice place to sit, enjoy, and take in the views. Lots of vista points and hike options nearby. Super quick to pop into Mendocino. Fort Bragg is worth the short drive, too. We should have stayed another night. Can't wait for an opportunity to come back again.
What a quaint and cute cottage. Loved the room and freshly ground coffee! It's a ROKU TV, so have your passwords ready, but all was great! Would have been nice to have a couple of breakfast items.
Otherwise, enjoy! Beautiful view!
This is my absolute favorite room. A beautiful historic property with extremely kind staff and a love for their guests and pets. I will come back over and over!
This is my absolute favorite place and home away from home. The staff are so friendly, and the historical rooms are beautiful. They are so wonderful with any and all accomodations you may need, and they love the dogs. We will definitely be back over and over again.
Quiet with all we needed for a comfortable stay. We were in a single room cottage. The closet was tiny and our cottage had no additional storage so come prepared to keep your things in your suitcase.
Also no streaming on the TV so we didn’t turn it on.
Kitchen area also with minimal storage and a tiny refrigerator
Ok for a short stay
Our cabin was quiet and tucked away. The bed was comfortable and our view was to natural forest behind - two chairs and a coffee table on the deck were a nice touch, the bathtub is okay for those who like to soak but we prefer showers and would rather that space provided a more up to date shower. The shower was small and faucets etc. Cold and corroded. If you stay, ask for daily maintenance or they don't do it.
We were four miles south of Mendocino and that worked out just fine, it was quaont and comfortable.
Cute cottages by the ocean. There was not a great view of the ocean compared to neighboring residences. The temperature control was a bit finicky as it was controlled by an electronic fire stove. Okay location to get to nearby towns and hikes.
It was lovely to be just 2 miles from Mendocino, with views of the Ocean and having a full cottage with kitchen and dining table. Fairly rustic, not luxury in any means but great value for the price. Careful, the Rose Garden cottage is not a 2 bedrooms cottage. It can sleep 4 but the entire space is open (bedroom has no door) and has large opening to the living room where the sofabed is for the other 2 guests.