The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

3.5 star property

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Balcony view
Ledford Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Beach nearby
Outdoor spa tub
Van Damme Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
$153
$137 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23

Explore the area

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7051 Shoreline Hwy, Little River, CA, 95456
  • Place, Van Damme State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Glass Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Point Cabrillo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 426 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Water Tower Cottage

  • Ocean view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cypress Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden Cottage

  • Partial ocean view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Heather Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Fuchsia Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Rose Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Ledford Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 1001 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Pomo Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Captain's Watch Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pacific View Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Whale Watch Deluxe Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tansy Cottage

  • Partial ocean view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Thyme Cottage

  • Partial ocean view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Anderson Valley Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Buckhorn Cove Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Van Damme Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Little River

When you stay at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek in Little River, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Van Damme State Park and Albion River Bridge. .This inn is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mendocino Headlands State Park and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve.

What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Skunk Train - 18 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Glass Beach - 23 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Little River inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this inn include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the inn's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 1862
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn Schoolhouse Creek
Inn Schoolhouse Creek Little River
Schoolhouse Creek
Schoolhouse Creek Inn
Schoolhouse Creek Little River
The At Schoolhouse Creek
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Inn
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Little River
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Inn Little River

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 188 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were super accommodating and welcoming to my dog. They also provided a cute half bottle of wine from a local winery. It was storming the first night, but on the next morning, had beautiful view of the ocean from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
My husband and I found the place nice. We wish the T V was a little bigger. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Rameche

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and nice staff. However, people shouldn’t go there if they are looking for a clean and updated place. Make sure you bring your laptop with downloaded movies or any type of games for long rainy nights (no cable or good internet connection even with the WiFi). Also, they gave us an squishy and advise us how to clean the windows…. Regards,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very easy, ahead of time check in. Staff was very communicative. The cottage was very cute and comfortable. Very cozy. My dog had a welcome package which made me very happy. Location was great for us. There is a small beach near by. Everything was very close. Would definitely stay again!
This is the Cypress Cottage.  It has an enclosed area for our dog to go out quickly.
It’s so cute and cozy.  Enough for two plus a small to medium sized dog.  It has a kitchenette to cook a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Great big jacuzzi tub!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAC

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very accomodating to dogs. The parking area was dirt and had very clerence from the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kinda dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although I wasn't traveling with pets, it was pet friendly. I had trouble with the thermostat and it was a tad cold, also the furnishings were old and worn. Overall, it was clean and convenient to my work location in Mendocino, so it was a good place to stay. A renovation might be a good idea to update the place, but it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Was a bit noisy. Being In the middle of 2 other rooms, we could clearly hear conversations on both sides. Made it hard to sleep. We left a day early.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful view of the ocean. We had a little rain storm and had a double rainbow. What a treat. gentleman that checked us into the room was extremely nice. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The foundation on this “cottage is the worst” if you want to feel drunk and sick while staying here, you are in the right place. I would not stay here again. No where on hotels.com does it say that the cottage is slanted to one side. When I told them about it they said it was “part of the charm” ha ha I couldn’t even stay more than 2 nights even when I was booked for 3. I left and got a room elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely LOVED this place! We had a room with an ocean view that was cozy, clean and perfect in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were traveling up the coast and needed a place to stay. For the last minute booking, the price was reasonable considering the location. And the room was absolutely charming and way more than we expected. Would definitely stay hete again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, beautiful view, and easily accessible parking.
View from our room Captain’s Watch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marna

Best bed ever!

My king size bed was super comfortable. I asked the manager for a little fan and got it. Everything worked. Lovely view. It was very clean. I especially enjoyed the cool sea air that breezed through our patio door and opposite window in the late afternoon It was quiet. Easy to park . I recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Evo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views, location, excellent hiking spot for access to Van Damme park and Mendocino day trips
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only down side was WIfi in out cottage kept dropping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025