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
Same Time Next Year
Room was very comfortable… had great views of the ocean… the dinner and breakfast was amazing! Staff was excellent!! Same Time Next Year… Love that movie… loved staying in that room!! An amazing experience for us for our 49th wedding anniversary. Loved walking the grounds and down to the beach. 2nd time we have been there… and definitely going back… same time next year!! 🥂
SkyTone E
Duck is the best!
Scenery and views are second to none..breathtaking; we stayed in a beautiful 2 bedroom with heated floors in bathroom, gas fireplace, and porch with great views. Most importantly, we arrived after dark and were very tired. The evening manager, Duck, went above and beyond to help my dad and I. He ran back to the restaurant to help us get dinner to go, as we had not eaten and it was closing time for the restaurant. Then we began our drive to our room with was up, down, and around winding roads and we simply could not see where we were driving. We drove back to the main building and asked Duck if he could help us. He met us in the back of the building and walked and guided us to our room with his flashlight. Then he opened up our unit, with our permission, and went in to start the fireplace to warm up our room!! What a gem of an employee and a wonderful man!!
sharon k
Gorgeous resort on the Mendocino coast with energetic ocean views from rooms, decks, grounds and restaurant
Enjoyed being spoiled by the attentive staff at Heritage House while we lapped up the splendid views of the ocean waves hitting the rocks from all around the property including our living room and bedroom and deck, the restaurant, and the walk down to the beach. I guess the boardwalk down to the beach must have been fixed since the reviewer two weeks ago because it was firm and solid and we had no safety concerns. The grounds were well-maintained (not "manicured", this is after all a huge oceanfront resort in Northern California sustaining an ecosystem and not a small urban patch of green groomed within an inch of its life) and flowers were in bloom all over. We ate well with an abundance of choice at breakfast and dinner and enjoyed the peace and calm of breakfast and the lively energy of dinner with a talented musican on the Spanish guitar. We will be back for sure!
gpwebber - West New York
Location, location, location
We stayed at Heritage House for one night on April 30th, and there are not enough words to express how wonderful this resort is, how beautiful the location is and how fantastic their staff member was. My partner, who is sadly in the final stages of ALS, and I were in California to fulfill his final bucket list dream. To experience the Redwoods and a sunset over the Pacific Ocean. We stumbled upon Heritage House at the end of a long arduous day of driving from Humbolt. The resorts' location on the cliff's overlooking the grandeur of the Pacific checked every box I had in my head as his final night of this special time in California to see that sunset. We arrived in the late afternoon without a reservation & were greeted with genuine warmth and hospitality by Daniel "rubber duck" as he is known. We talked about Jon's physical limitations, having to use a mobility device and limitations with stairs and other issues. He patiently walked me through all the room options and helped me settle on the room that would give him the easiest access, with the most beautiful view and graciously gave us a favorable rate. If our room was a reflection of them all, this hotel is a diamond worth every dime. The bed was luscious, heated floors in the bathroom appreciated, the gas fireplace a perfect touch, the views are to die for, and the expansive grounds are just gorgeous. We truly didn't want to leave. And rubber ducky, Heritage House has a rare quality staff member there, his kindness will never be forgotten by Jon or I. Five stars across the board. Thank you for making a wonderful memory!
Kimber T
Same Time, Next Year?
OK, I debated whether to write a review about this incredible place because I can't be totally complimentary, but here goes. I rated it excellent because the location and movie history alone warrants that. Most people will live their entire lives and never stay anywhere with such stunning views. The staff, OMG, is the best thing about it, after the location of course. The cabins are nice, but currently there are multiple ones where the gas fireplaces are a hair above pilot light status AND THAT IS THE ONLY HEAT FOR THE ROOM. The sliding double doors to the bathroom looks better on paper than in practice...not too smooth. Breakfast with no meat. Hmm. Don't eat there for dinner. Menu is curious and expensive. As a big fan of the movie "Same Time, Next Year, this place will always be special, but of all the places in the western world to have a low quality black and white XEROX photo of the stars, Alan Alda and Ellen Burstein over the fireplace...c'mon guys. Get a decent photo. I proposed at the Gazebo, and she said yes. It was magical. However, the gazebo is showing significant signs of rot in spots. Same for the floor planks around the property. If I lived in the area and there was a Home Depot, I'd volunteer to repair the gazebo, the porch flooring and the roofing on that structure that you look at while you eat. I've been there several times over 50 years and never took the walk down to the beach. DO NOT DO IT. The steps and railings are sturdy, although amateurishly thrown together, but at the beach level there is a floor of rotting whatever. Stepped in it and it is not something you'll soon forget. Bottom line: It is beyond beautiful, but they need about $20,000 in maintenance and a good maintenance man. Hopefully, these issues will be addressed, and they won't be the same issues if I return same time, next year. This is not the Hampton Inn. This place has history, people's memories and it comes with it the responsibility to vigorously maintain the property.
KenJ856 - Southport, North Carolina
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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
