Brewery Gulch Inn

If the property sat on the other side of HWY1 by the water it would be 4.5 stars.
Warm reception; got cute V day card, chocolate strawberry and various candy along with a single red rose in the room on V day which was a nice touch.
Loved the breakfasts — the million dollar bacon is great with the added spice. Omlettes were so fluffy!
«Dinner» — or evening snacks, over the three days never repeated which was nice. Non-​guests can join for food at $ 35 per person, which was a bit steep. Would not say it was amazing — parsnip soup was over salted; wished butternut squash was not served cold; but did enjoy the fact that after a day of walking around seeing the sights, we could retire to the hotel and eat without having to venture out again.
The board games (scrabble table was always in use) and tons of DVD options for the taking to view in room was great.
Stayed in the Meadowview room. Only complaint is that there was some door that keeps slamming and we couldn’t figure out if it was a guest or service door.
The room also had adult zen coloring book with color pencil provided. These little touches makes this property memorable.

Incredible!
Was so delighted to get «over the hill» from Redwood Valley and have a chance to recharge at the Brewery Gulch Inn. Everything they do is top notch! A gorgeous property, welcoming innkeepers, flocks of beautiful wild turkeys on the property (how’d they do that?), amazing food, and incredibly decadent yet comfortable accommodations.
It was a special occasion, and the staff knew it. Every time we saw someone, birthday greetings and warm wishes were exchanged. The innkeepers left us a bottle of champagne in the room upon arrival for celebrating and helped to arrange for an in-​room couple’s massage. The owner is genuinely involved with daily operations, and we saw him throughout the day, evening and next morning. Does he ever sleep? We highly recommend staying here if you are headed to Mendocino. The only bad part of the stay was having to leave.

Well I never thought this would happen. We love this place, my wife and I came here for a baby moon and we were so excited to stay the weekend. We have stayed at this location multiple times before.
So it’s well past 4pm which was our baby moon massage appointment. I proceeded to call the front desk and say I was expecting our massage to start at 4pm. The front desk clerk says «yes» I was like yes you know or you knew the massage people were late? I am confused by your response… I obviously don’t say that all to him, but I was thinking about it. He then proceeds to tell me one of the massage therapists are here and he called and left a message with the other one. Why did I have to call him then?
Ok let’s think about this, baby moon package means anti stress for my wife. This was so sub par of a response that I will not only put this on Unilocal,I will tell all of my friends to go to another inn when they are in Mendocino.
This makes my heart sad on a day that we were so excited to relax. How am I supposed to enjoy a massage after all of this? Brewery gulch you have failed us miserably.

Oh how I love thee… Mendocino should be seen from the Brewery Gluch Inn.
Do you like bacon?
Do you like to be served a full cooked to order breakfast?
Would you like a free dinner and wine?
Ok so yeah it’s a little pricey BUT you don’t need to leave and for us… cheaper than going out for all three meals. Do the math foodies… this is a deal.
We love Chef Peg… she’s vivacious and larger than life! We love you!!!
P. s. We missed your hats this trip!!!

If you have read my other reviews, you will know that I am straightforward, direct, and honest whether it is a 5-​star place or a dive… both of which I love if done properly.
We just checked out this morning, and I can tell you without any doubt that this is by far the BEST B&B I have ever stayed in anywhere in the country. Their many awards should make that pretty obvious, but here’s the scoop…
1) The rooms are not your usual «tired, creaky old house» B&B accommodations. They are better than many upscale hotel rooms you’ll see out there. The common area is really nice too… compete with great games and a massive DVD collection. We stayed in the Manzanita room. A very comfy spacious room, fantastic view, doors that opened to a little deck, a monster tub/​shower, great bath products, and probably the best towels I have ever seen in any establishment.
2) Exec Chef Peg Davis is THE BOMB!!! My wife and I totally bonded with her over our common backgrounds in Michigan (including Anita’s Kitchen, The Woodward Dream Cruise, and Port Austin!), the auto industry, SoCal, San Fran, etc. as she greeted each and every guest daily at breakfast to see how everything was. Her credentials speak for themselves, but suffice it to say that her breakfasts (especially the BAAT… I had it 3 days in a row with a sunny-​side up egg on the side) are the best we’ve ever had… better than any 5-​star restaurant or hotel we have ever been to. And her dinners and desserts were equally amazing as well. The duck she prepared one night was to die for. And the wines they paired dinners with were wonderful too.
3) The staff is so incredibly friendly. Guy (the general manager) in particular was such a pleasure to talk with and was so helpful in figuring out things to do throughout the area. And the one young lady there at the front desk a couple days was so charming and helpful too (especially when she sang while she was working!). But seriously, every staff member from the front desk to the servers was incredible.
To sum it all up, this is such a special place that words just don’t do it justice. We definitely plan on returning after our little girl is born. And we can’t wait to get back!

The Brewery Gulch was nice but not quite as nice as Coastal Living Magazine made it out to be. Don’t get me wrong, the grounds were pretty and the staff was nice but being regarded as one of the top 500 hotels in the world, I expected a little more. I would have given this hotel 5 stars if.
— The rooms were more quiet (my biggest pet peeve) our first room had a clicking fireplace and we could hear the guest above is walking and talking. The second room was in ear shot of the kitchen. Bustle begins around 7.
–If the rooms were more updated. The décor was something of a nineties appeal. I’m a big advocate of attention to detail (the caramels on the bed were a nice touch) the furnishings were dated and the accents reminded me of my grandparents cabin.
–My biggest disappointment was the view. Coming to Mendocino everyone told us how beautiful the views were. Even The Brewery Gulch’s website portrayed expansive views. Although only a sliver of the ocean was visible to the Inn (see photo).
Additional comments:
–The DVDs skip like crazy, we ended up buying the same movie on iTunes just to finish it
–This is a very Quiet atmosphere. I would highly recommend it for older couples seeking a quiet escape.

What a gem! We were lucky that Barbra in PT Arena told us about this place! Great setting, friendly people and a superb dinner, scones, breakfast etc. easy to get to great walks snd views of the crashing waves!!!

A wonderful place to stay!
We booked Raven room and had a wonderful view to the ozean. The room was as per picture shown — just perfect with a lot of lovely details. The light buffet dinner is more than you need and everything is from local produce.

Great stay at the Brewery Gulch for a special splurge! The Osprey room was beautiful — lots of light and fresh air when we wanted it, a fireplace to warm us up, a nice balcony, one of the best shower views in the US, comfortable bed and good lighting. And for the rest, wonderful food and staff! Dinner both evenings was great with a nice selection of local wines and beer, salads, a gourmet main course, and desserts (perfect pecan pie, mocha cheesecake) and good company on the deck. At least 8 choices for cooked to order breakfast and they will add or subtract whatever you want. However don’t subtract the fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice! Only minor issue with hearing the next room talking every once in awhile but only a couple of times in the evening. Hope to come back again and again!

Best B§ B in the area! The food is fabulous, breakfast to order, fresh squeezed OJ, wonderful coffee § a sweet treat while you order. The rooms are beautiful, when the new owner bought over 5 years back he updated the amenities, flat screen TVs in every room, extensive DVD collection. If you want recommendations for dining, they won’t lead you astray.

An amazing bed and breakfast. The pelican room was beautiful, clean and the balcony overlooked the ocean. Breakfast and light suppers so so yummy and tasty. My favorite and the most relaxing place to stay in Mendocino.

The physical facility is 5 stars. The hospitality was 2 stars. Most of the employees seemed liked they just started working there. Nobody appeared to be in charge. The meals were very good. No sign of the owners over 3 days.

We had a very nice stay last week but for the price (over $ 800 for two nights) we expected a little more.
The staff was super friendly and accommodating. You really couldn’t ask for a more attentive staff, especially the young woman at the desk (unfortunately I forgot her name). The guests all congregate at night and are very sociable — the wine and food hour certainly creates the atmosphere for that. So does the giant fireplace that makes it very cozy.
The Osprey room was a nice size with a good view and a gas fireplace. The balcony is a bit narrow so it would be difficult to actually hang out there comfortably. But there is a great outdoor patio off the main dining room where you can go and read the paper and enjoy your coffee or tea.
One of the things I really enjoyed was a sheet they provided with places to stop on the way (wineries, breweries, restaurants). That made our drive there very enjoyable.
After reading all the reviews, I expected the food to be amazing but I found that it was inconsistent. One night and one morning the meals were great (the chef was there) but I think the next night and morning the chef must have had the day off because the food wasn’t very good. In fact, I ordered the exact same breakfast and it was totally different the second day (granted, I asked for a veggie omelet that wasn’t on the menu but the first morning it was stuffed to the gills with spinach and other veggies and the second morning there was a tiny bit of spinach and big chunks of onions). The second evening they served egg rolls with a rice dish that turned immediately cold whereas the first night they had a hearty chicken dish with Asian noodles with shiitake mushrooms and a lovely green salad. The desserts, however, were amazing every night, especially their chocolate macaroon cookies!
The location is great — a very short drive to town, parks, other restaurants and the ocean.

I have never felt more comfortable! Guy really creates the home away from home. We honeymooned in the raven room and had breakfast in bed two out of three mornings. The tub is amazing! So is the view.
The food here is awesome and totally organic. The wine and beer hour with light dinner buffet is generous, and the perfect touch after a day outdoors.
Guy goes out of his way to make sure your trip, not just your stay, is enjoyable. He checked on the tides for our canoe trip, the hours for our brewery and wine day, and he even helped us booked in room massages!
You can really tell that the staff and Guy really love what they do. Best place we ever stayed.

Brewery Gulch Inn met my expectations and more!
— The location was wonderful and from our private balcony we had an amazing view of the bay.
— The room, Raven, was super clean, comfortable and classy. What’s more it had all these details that make you feel home.
— The lobby was cozy and very well decorated.
— The staff was friendly and very welcoming. We made a last minute reservation and considering that it was our first time there the owner decided to offer us a room upgrade without any extra charge.
— Breakfast /​light dinner and all day snacks, which were included in the price, were tasty and very well presented. They had a great selection of wines too!
The only inconvenience was that cellphone reception was not good, but that’s a broader issue with the entire coastal area of Mendocino, and they prepare you about it in the confirmation email. They also offer free WiFi and free domestic long-​distance calls from the rooms, which was a nice surprise.
Overall this is a relaxing, classy and hospitable place. Our stay was perfect and we definitely recommend this lovely Inn.

Big thanks to Markus N for turning us on to Brewery Gulch Inn!
We stayed in the Madrone Room, to ring in the new year & it was a nice relaxing getaway
Be forewarned there is NO cell service but they do offer FREE WiFi and FREE local & domestic long-​distance calls from their landlines — how awesome!
Breakfast was top of the line gourmet — we enjoyed egg dishes; Brioche french toast that was thick & custardy; & pancakes that were thick & fluffy & just to die for! Freshly squeezed OJ in the mornings & delightfully flavorful coffee
All day, fresh, homemade muffins & pastries; coffee service & chilled water
In the evenings, they have a Happy Hour w/​wine & a mini-​buffet of dishes that ranged from glass noodles w/​mushrooms & beef skewers; to fresh truffled risotto & baked brie that was all incredibly tasty!
Rooms were huge. We had our own private balcony as well as a little sitting area to watch tv — which was the full range of Direct TV, including a million Showtime channels.
Beds /​pillows were super-​comfy. Bathrooms were huge & had lots of hot water w/​great water pressure. Molton Brown AND Asprey bath products — wonderfully smelly! And they offer the absolute fluffiest, plushest, most wonderful towels I have ever used in my life… EVER!
Fireplace was a gas heater so really the «fire» could only be enjoyed while you were heating up your room… unless you went into the lobby where they had a wood-​burning fireplace & another larger deck to enjoy the woods & various colorful birds who came to partake of their feeders
Only downer (no fault of the facility) was the family w/​the *constantly* screaming baby, who planted themselves in the lobby for the ENTIRE visit & this room echoed throughout the entire house so our visit was extremely loud
But for what was in the control of the facility was top of the pops & the cherry on our sundae that was New Year’s Eve! You’ll love your stay at Brewery Gulch!

Living in California all my life, I am embarrassed to say I have never heard of Mendocino County before nor did I know where it was located.
2013 has got to be the year of stepping out of my comfort zone. Doing spontaneous things I thought I would never do. Off we go to a little getaway in the beautiful northern coast of California.
The warmth and beauty of Brewery Gulch Inn was truly amazing. The setting was incomparable; the room was spacious with a private deck, well made bed that was comfortable, and huge jacuzzi. Great amenities!
We knew Brewery Gulch Inn was bed and breakfast, but did not think highly of their food. Since it was included with our package, we decided to have breakfast one morning before heading out to explore a hidden beach. Good gracious, their breakfast was divine.
Let me tell you, the Millionaire Bacon was to die for. Forget Sweet Maple in SF. Did I mention their breakfast is made to order? Yes, fresh housemade pastries and fresh squeezed juice (grapefruit was delicious). You can eat in your suite or by the fireplace in the Great Room. I regret we did not dine for dinner because my foodie self wanted to explore around town. However, each night we came back and got ourselves dessert from the inn though.
Our stay at Brewery Gulch Inn was incredibly memorable. Extremely kind, courteous, and accommodating staff. Would love to come back one day and make more memory.
The simple things in life.

Oh, Brewery Gulch Inn! Even though I never found any kind of brewery nearby, we had a lovely stay.
6am flight out of O’Hare, summer weekend rental hell at SFO, slow going through the safety corridor and the long haul to the North Coast, arrive reception hour at the BGI. Like the many lighthouses along the coastline, the BGI was the light at the end of the tunnel.
The Inn is just charming. Our welcome was sweet and genuine. We were walked to our top floor corner room, called the «Osprey». It was a cozy king suite that had a huge soaker tub/​shower, a fireplace, a seating area with a few chairs around it, a desk, flatscreen with DVD and DirectTV, and a huge patio with lounge chairs that overlooked the patio of the Inn and the cove. It was a spectacular view.
There are fridges for guest use at the top of the stairs that I used to keep our beers cold. Coffee and teas are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the lobby. Wine and local craft beers from North Coast are served at happy hour. Dinner for guests nightly and breakfast is served each morning. It’s not that day old bagel or cold muffin crap either. Made to order breakfast focusing on local seasonal produce. Not to miss is the bacon cooked with brown sugar and a nice kick of red pepper. Yeah, I’ll have a side of that. Peach jam, from the stand just down the road?, is another thing you’re going to want to enjoy .
Everyone we dealt with at the Inn was courteous and welcoming. They helped us with confirming dinners, horseback riding and making sure we had the right directions. There is also a business setup in the lobby, a stocked library and DVD collection for your use. Keep your eyes open for wildlife about the grounds. We saw rabbits, jays, hummingbirds and quail.
I’m really starting to fall in love with this kind of cozy and homey B&B. BGI is as nice as they come. And you can get a side of that spectacular bacon!

Loveys, listen up.
1. Life is very short.
2. Life ought not be something that «happens» to you.
3. Life is not like a box of chocolates.
4. Life is not a bowl of cherries.
5. Sometimes when being in the present and all we forget that we aren’t going to live forever.
6. Who would want to, anyway. Sorry. Off track.
I’m not telling you anything you don’t know already. I say all this only in the spirit of a gentle reminder. An urging, as it were, to take a half step back and see if perhaps it wouldn’t be useful to do something completely different. If not a complete change, maybe just a weekend.
I was fortunate enough last week to have the opportunity to catch my breath, to on a whim simply leave. And I recognize how lucky I am to be able to settle at the BGI for four days and three nights.
The Inn is the second to last property before Big River headed north on 1 towards Mendocino. The Inn is on the east side of the highway, the one and only aspect of the experience that I wish i could change.
I’ve no recent recollection of a string of evenings so blissfully spent. The room (Madrone) was tastefully appointed, comfortably spacious. Tub for two, a rack of DVDs in the living room for Abby (I wasn’t with Abby, for the record), flowers everywhere, a blue jay. Your meals are included. We didn’t partake in supper, just the wine before. There were places in Mendo I missed too much. But the breakfasts, the breakfasts, the breakfasts. I only have two words for the breakfasts:
Millionaire’s Bacon.
Thick-​sliced, honey glazed, peppered bacon. If heaven had but a single meat I am certain this would be it.
The staff were perfect, the sweet server in the morning her name escapes me I think it started with M — you, my dear, are the sunshine inside the house.
Thanks BGI for getting my head back on straight. For the reminder that if one keeps one’s nose too close to the grindstone for too prolonged a period one will grind one’s face off and that sucks. Take a break. Get your bad self out of town for a spell. Get some of that bacon. Life is short, after all.

I’ve also stayed at two other B&Bs in Mendocino, but Brewery Gulch is by far my favorite, and I’ve been here three times now in four years. They run a tight ship. Everything looks clean and classy. Two thumbs up!