The Heritage House Resort & Spa
Little River, California
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About the Hotel
On the dramatic Northern California coastline lies the town of Mendocino. A thriving artist community, Mendocinoâ€(TM)s architecture resembles that of a quaint New England town. Rugged cliffs, secluded beaches, and deep alpine forests surround the area, making this landscape one of the nationâ€(TM)s most beautiful. In the heart of it all, find The Heritage House Resort & Spa, a retreat from the hustle of modern life. On 37 private acres along the Pacific, Heritage House immerses guests in the wonder of nature from their 66 charming cottage suites. A places to forget the meaning of time, and to encounter your true spirit.
Location
The Heritage House Resort & Spa
5200 North Highway One
Little River, California
95456
Nearest Airport: STS
Features and Amenities
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa on Property
- Activities
- Tennis
- Nearby
- Golf
- Interests
- Beach
- Inns
- Spa
Reviews for The Heritage House Resort & Spa
Not the same place anymore
My husband and I frequented the Heritage House every year back when the Dennen Family owned it. What a treasure that the Dennen Family and staff created for their guests. The lodge was so very warm and inviting with couches around the huge fireplace to lounge in and have a drink from the beauty well stocked bar. They even had tea, coffee and cookies in the afternoon in the lounge for all to enjoy. The staff were unbelievably helpful! Rooms were quaint with no tv or phones which we loved. Back then your gourmet breakfast menu was awesome then dinner was so very special! Like 5 star special., and best of all those meals were included I. Your room price. They even grew all of their vegetables on site. We hadn’t been back after we heard the Dennens sold the magical place so decided to go again. To see for ourselves how the new HH faired. The room we were in was clean and more modern which I expected with beautiful views. The lodge itself was very sterile and cold, not very welcome in my opinion. The cozy warmth at the main lodge is honestly. We passed on the complimentary serve yourself breakfast and the dinner menu was more like pub food. The biggest negate for us was the condition of the grounds. It was always given such TLC way back but now it is in dire need of a good clean up and someone that will take charge of that job. Some of the cottages were in disaray and looked abandoned. Not sure if we’ll be back. The main lodge needs a total makeover like how it used to be. Bring back some color, warmth for rugs the painted crili g mural instead of bare ceilings and walls. Do away with enter and bring back the leather couches near the big fireplace for couple to enjoy and please bring g back a real wooden bar like it once had.
Elizabeth H
My favorite pet-friendly escape the city wellness trip
Direct Booking: When I was looking for a getaway, Mendocino came to mind and I came across Heritage House Resort & Spa's website. They had a special promo code and I'm glad I booked directly because they had more recent photos that reflected their beautifully renovated rooms and property. Had I booked through a different site, I might've been turned away by the negative reviews and dated photos. Trip & Room: I booked this as a mental health & wellness trip to escape the city. I was overwhelmed with life and family and this was the perfect trip that helped me relax and recover! Shout out to DUCK at the front desk for his exceptional customer service. He was so helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable about the property and area. I was in one of the Carousel ocean view rooms with a tub and I LOVED it so much, I ended up extending my trip to 1 week! Even then, it didn't feel long enough! BTW you can borrow binoculars from the front desk for bird watching! :) Location & Things to Do: Property location was beautiful, situated next to the ocean. From here, it was a short drive to Mendocino and Fort Bragg. I visited the Botanical Garden, a grocery store inside of a former Church, ate fresh seafood, charming little shops and local farmers markets. I still think of this place fondly from time to time! I would definitely bring my family and dog Coco back here and look for Duck again! Next time I would bring my yoga mat to do some yoga on the balcony or grassy property. This is the perfect place for a pet-friendly family vacation, girls' getaway trip, mental health & wellness trip or to celebrate any special occasion!
Teri C
Such a Disappointment After 43 Years
There is no lovier location on the Mendocino Coast than the Heritage House, which is why we have regularly returned for 43 years. On this latest visit, we were delighted to find that our room had an unobstructed view of the Pacific, and the furniture had been very nicely updated. Strolling the gardens has always been a special joy and was no less beautiful this time. However, that’s where the good news stopped. The weather was quite cool when we arrived in our room and we called reception for advice about turning on the heat. We were told that the fireplace operated from the wall thermostat, but no luck. After the third call, a maintenance worker came the next morning. He told us the heating system wasn’t working, the fireplace was missing logs, and a small group of blue gas apertures were all the heat available. On the second night of our planned four night Christmas week visit, the winds howled, rains pounded the windows, and the power went out. As the land lines were down, we were grateful to find the cell service had improved considerably, and called reception. They confirmed the power outage but offered no further information. The outage continued for our remaining two nights until we departed for home on Christmas morning. Fortunately, our favorite McCallum House and Ledford House restaurants were open for dinner, as was the local’s favorite, Patterson’s Pub! Without power, there were no lights on the dark and winding road to and from our room. A small, barely functioning solar deck light was all that guided us up the darkened stairs. The hot water was first lukewarm then cold; so, no bathing or showers. Receiving no further information or outreach from the staff, checking the PGE outage site was our only option. We had to go to the front desk for two small battery powered lanterns, as none were offered. Whenever we checked with the front desk, we were treated brusquely and without any acknowledgment of our situation. They were likely frustrated, but no more than their guests. We understood that the power outage was not something the staff could control. However, the lack of communication, much less compassion, was far below our expectations and prior experiences over nearly half a century. Upon checking out, the staff person said we would be contacted about refunding at least one night. There has been no further outreach from staff, which is why this review is the only way I can express my sadness and disappointment at one of our longtime favorite places.
Thomas B - St. Helena, California
Beautiful place to stay!
Fantastic Stay. Absolutely beautiful spot on the coast. Clean and comfortable condo style rooms - opened the door and listened to the ocean all night. Breakfast was fantastic. We only had dessert at dinner time- but it was delicious. Highly recommend!
moestmann - Houston, Texas
Beautiful
The location is beautiful. Our room was spacious overlooking the ocean with a beautiful patio. Gas fireplace was nice as evenings are cool. Tons of privacy. The main building is a little dated and in need of repairs but we only ate breakfast there. Very romantic and comfortable stay!
cjmaggie - Phoenix, Arizona
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My husband and I just spent a long weekend at Heritage House and had a wonderful time. The views are amazing, and the newly renovated rooms are beautiful and comfortable. We would definitely recommend it.
-A. Benge
