We really really really hope you've had a good time when you've visited us and are so eternally grateful for your kind words. Some of the nice things people have said about their visit...
 The magic of this place are the owners, they love what they are doing, and it shows. There are about a dozen small cabins, mostly "duplex" style. Our cabin was nicely redone in a retro/hipster style that is a theme here. The room was comfortable and warm... they had the lights on and heat going when we arrived. There is a deck with Adirondack chairs and a charcoal grill that would be just right on a warm day (not so much in January).
We usually don't do "happy hours", but this one was one of the highlights... wine, beer and snacks (fondue if you're lucky) next to a crackling woodstove, patting a mellow greyhound and having a great conversation with interesting people. A good warm up before dinner. We would definitely go back. I would also recommend having dinner at Le Petite Rive just down the road... fantastic!
-- Steve, Foster City, CA -- February 2010
Let me just start by saying we had a fantastic time! The care and detail that make the environment cozy and fun was over the top great. We stayed in the "write" room. As a writer this was a dream come true - included an old fashioned typewriter, thesaurus, dictionary, wonderful framed pages from famous classic novels throughout - and much more!
We got in late and took a hot-tub in the cozy forest (open 24 hrs; look for the lights in the trees!), enjoyed a wonderful snack / wine and beers during happy hour, and had the opportunity to meet the owners (Scott and his wife) who were very cool and accommodating.
A great place to stay - we'll be back!!!
--Sita, Jan 2010
-- Daniel, San Francisco, CA -- February 2010
This place needs a 6th star! The BF surprised me with a weekend here and it was perfect. Cozy, quirky, mid-century mod furnishings, terrifically lovely owners & staff. They think of everything: good soap, fluffy towels, free dvd library and popcorn, grills, oh, and a happy hour with fondue (!), local beer, wine and some delicious Mendocino mustard. They had tons of recommendations but we spent most of our time passed out in the super comfy bed. We don't have pets but it is pet friendly! (They have two lovely greyhounds you can pet if you want to pretend you have one). Highly, Highly recommended.
-- Sita, San Francisco, CA -- January 2010
...This place rocks!!! My husband and I stayed here for New Years Eve and had a fabulous time. After a long drive we were pleasantly surprised to find our cabin fully lit, music playing, and fireplace on, complete with a personal greeting card and a doggie essentials basket. We stayed in "Nurture", a cute reasonably priced cabin with killer vintage decor, electric fireplace, cute bathroom with small tub and even a fridge for goodies. The hot tub is tucked away in the trees could not have been more perfect. They even have a selection of board games to check out which was a nice touch. I cannot say enough good things about this place! We will definitely be back!
-- Ari, Forestville, CA -- January 2010
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!!
My boyfriend and I went for the New Year. Based on the website, we decided to stay here for a couple of days. This place ROCKS! As we walked in, Madeline (the owner) was there to welcome us, as well as their awesome dogs, Scout and Daisy. We had the "MAKE" room, which had an arts and crafts/retro theme. (I tried to knit, made origami animals and the bf painted on the wall) There was a small fridge, a TV with a DVD player (they have an awesome collection of DVDs in the office to check out), and a porch. We were also a 30 second walk from the hot tub. (More on that later...) I also appreciated the booklet of things to know and things to do in the area, as we had never been to Mendocino before. Happy hour (I guess its only on the weekends, we were there Friday and Saturday night) was awesome, they had fondue and local beer, wines, etc. The owners were there to chat and make everyone who showed up at happy hour feel like old friends, which I really liked. Our second night, after happy hour (cheese, crackers, veggies and dip, organic(?) pork balls-on-a-stick, and liquor!) we soaked in the hot tub in the forest under the stars. Life was good!
We were so sad to leave, but I'm sure we'll be back! It was a great value for what we paid and the owners (and their dogs) are wonderful. Hopefully next time, they will have their chickens...and maybe a goat or two:) Oh, and if you stay here, ask Scott and Madeline about geo-caching!!!
-- Char, Sacramento, CA -- January 2010
This was the PLACE... Our travel-savvy daughter and son-in-law recommended the Andiron highly a few weeks ago. They know our style and that we love atmosphere, ability to take our poochie, our nostalgia, and our casual and comfortable priorities...This was the PLACE...
We were so relaxed and satisfied with our choice. The owners are wonderful and so helpful with everything. The grounds are just beautiful and it felt like we were out in the country, not just minutes away from mendocino and fort bragg with their incredible choices for food , wine, and nature. We actually never ate out (except for a great breakfast in Ft. Bragg).....Trader Joe's mac and cheese never tasted so good in front of a fire and old movie (they have thousands of DVDs which you can watch) in our cabin....with the rain creating amazing atmosphere outside....Our doggie was happy due to an entire day of hiking on beaches and trails all around the area.
Happy hour with local wines and beer and a great big delicious cheese fondue allowed us to meet and greet all the other guests and their doggies.
All in all, one terrific weekend.....only 2+ hrs from novato and seemed like a different world. We will be back......
-- Boobers, Novato, CA -- January 2010
We randomly fell upon this amazing getaway and wow, were we lucky! We wanted to do something special for Christmas, Mendocino is close enough to the bay area and the Andiron went all out for Christmas: As per their typical weekend festivities, they had a happy hour that was of course Christmas themed - free Tom and Jerry's, Mulled Wine, Apple Cider and many other great treats. They found out we were Vegan and even took the time and effort to make sure we had goodies to be enjoyed! After mingling with the guests, we found out our cabin neighbors had a liking for Scrabble - lucky for us, this Inn had every board game you could imagine (eclectic DVD collection as well)! We spent our X-mas night getting our scrabble on and drinking fine wine with out new found friends. Additionally, we emailed the owners ahead of time and their staff was so kind to direct us to restaurants open on Christmas. The beds were unbelievably comfortable and the rooms were trendy and fun. To top it all off we got to got to relish in a hot tub amidst the woods on a chilly night! All this for such an affordable price. You HAVE TO VISIT this place, it will rock your world, guaranteed!!!
-- Leslie, Oakland, CA -- December 2009
This is my favorite B&B on the coast. I got to meet the owners, they are the nicest people who were made for this job.
-- Ethan, Marin, CA -- November 2009
Our cabin had a paint-by-number mural on the wall! Need I say more? OK, I will: After perusing tons of B&B sites, I stumbled on the Andiron's website and knew immediately that we were going to stay there. Everything was exactly as the site described (which is so often not the case in other Mendocino lodging locales). The vintage decor and the owner's personal touch really sets this place apart. The location is perfect -- just outside the city of Mendocino and close to Van Damme beach and state park. The grounds are beautiful; very serene and quiet. There is a hot tub on the property (in the woods!) and the amazingly huge hot tub towels are an added bonus. At their weekend happy hour they serve local wines, beers, and some really tasty appetizers. The owners are lovely people who really put a lot of thought into everything they do. I just can't say enough good things...we will absolutely stay there again!
-- Liz, San Francisco, CA -- November 2009
This place exceeded our expectations in so many ways. After checking out several pet friendly lodging options and reading reviews, we reserved a cabin (Nature & Nurture) at the Andiron for one night during Halloween weekend. The pictures posted on the website do not do the cabins justice. We absolutely fell in love with our cabin which was beautifully furnished with unique, vintage charm. The rooms had a great warm and inviting feel so we felt right at home.
We were warmly greeted by the owners Scott and Madeline when we checked in. I have to say, they're doing a wonderful job of managing the Inn since assuming ownership in Summer 2009; cabins have been redecorated and you can tell there's been add'l renovations / improvements made to the rooms. Most, if not all of the supplies/amenities are eco-friendly. We were delighted by the personal touches they added upon our arrival; e.g. music was playing in our cabin, since we stayed during Halloween weekend we had a pumpkin, carving kit and Halloween candy waiting for us and our pets had welcome kits which included towels, sheets, doggie bags and biscuits. They even host a weekend happy hour! We can't wait til our next visit!
-- Ann, San Jose, CA -- November 2009
I have now stayed at the Andiron twice and the second time was even better than the first (and I loved the first!). It has an incredible location just minutes from beaches, restaurants, and beach towns, but remaining private enough to be a great getaway. The staff is friendly and helpful and they have taken the care to consider many usually overlooked points of comfort and convenience. Always have a blast hanging out with the owners and other guests at the lodge for happy hour! I have stayed in the "Play" and "Curious-er" themed rooms and both have been filled with fun and different things to do. I cant wait to come back and stay in the rest!
-- Steven, Tigard, OR -- November 2009
It's fitting that my debut yelp review is also The Andirons first[on Yelp] -- we loved this place so much I finally decided to create an account to offer my praise. After a multi-hour search for a last minute B&B I came across an intriguing tho clunky website for the "Pacific Mist Inn." Having spent so much time searching we learned it was best to just call and ask about availability rather those nose around rather dreary websites. The woman who answered quickly asked what website we were looking at. Turns out there was a new one for the now rechristened "Andiron." Within about a minute we knew we were going there. All the stuffy, floral formality of other places was replaced with a kitschy charm that reeked of fun. Sure enough, we had a wonderful stay. From our endless joy in "Nurture" with it's 50's decor and cozy warmth (we arrived late night to a sweet welcome package and preheated room with music playing for us!), the enchanting tree draped hot tub, the friendly proprietor, and the pair of elegant greyhounds who greeted us in the office--I can heartily recommend a stay at The Andiron. We'll certainly visit again. Thanks!
-- Joey, Oakland CA -- October 2009
p>We HIGHLY recommend this wonderful place near Mendocino!!!My husband and I recently took our two greyhounds for a few days up to Little River, CA and we had a wonderful, relaxing and fun time. The grounds of the Andiron were just great, our room cozy and comfortable and the staff made us feel really welcome. Don't miss the happy hour on the weekend! We also visited Mendocino, the secret beach and just plain enjoyed the time we were up there. We can't wait to go back!!!!
-- Sue, Berkeley CA -- October 2009
...All I gotta say is . . . GO! Unlike most places on the coast that sport seagull and ocean paintings, this is like a trip into the past. However, this past includes great amenities (I fell in love with the "travel wipes" for taking off make-up), great wildlife spotting (silly pear-eating deer), and helpful, friendly staff. And it's dog friendly! Our Edgar had his own towel, sheet, potty bags, and doggy biscuit. Seriously, it doesn't get better than this.
-- Sue, Aaron, & Edgar, Concord, CA -- September 2009
...My girlfriend and I took a trip to Mendocino for the first time and had a great time. Our stay at The Andiron was very enjoyable. We had a private cabin with an oceanview from our patio. The room had a full kitchen and fireplace. Scott and Madeline were friendly and gave us great advice on restaurants and activities to do while staying in Mendocino. We also enjoyed chatting with them during happy hour next to the fireplace, of course accompanied by their two beautiful and sweet greyhounds, Daisy and Scout. Oh did I mention the spa in the woods, how relaxing was that?
-- Coachclark, Sacramento
...A huge part of our enjoyment of our June weekend in Mendocino was staying at The Andiron. We stayed in the Curious cabin. The cabin felt very private and romantic and we loved the fireplace, kitchen, and the deck and lounge chairs looking out onto the Pacific Coast Highway and the ocean between the trees. One of our favorite parts was the secluded hot tub tucked back in the trees. Best of all, the cabins are very affordable.
The Innkeepers, Scott & Madeline, were one of the most gracious and hospitable hosts I have ever met. They gave us so many great local tips on a secret beach, hike to a blow hole, great restaurants for seeing the sunset, etc. And their weekend happy hour with drinks and appetizers was a perfect way to relax after an afternoon of hiking or biking.
I can't wait to visit Mendocino again and there is no question that I would stay there again.
-- EllieJean, Sacramento
...It was just so pleasant and comfortable to be there. The charming rooms set in the trees overlooking the meadow made us feel relaxed and at ease. The Hot tub is in a beautiful spot and the lobby complete with a fire burning in the fireplace was a delightful and relaxing place to hang out. Of course the Mendicino coast is breathtakingly beautiful and has a spirit about it that makes it inviting during any season. I can't wait until my next visit.
-- Jack, Benicia
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