An old Victorian mansion on a beautiful cove just south of Mendocino. Elk Cove Inn is situated just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Mendocino. The drive through the Anderson Valley and the Redwoods is spectacular.

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My sister and I had an Alaskan Cruise planned for this time and both needed the break from work, and time to grieve the loss of our mom. We booked separate king sized rooms upstairs in the mansion and settled into relax. The furnishings were very cozy, the bed extremely comfortable and the welcome basket with home made cookies was a lovely touch. I had stayed years ago under different management and enjoyed the jr. suite. Staying in the old Victorian mansion had its own charm. I had a fantastic view of the beach and could hear the waves crashing.

Melissa welcomes us and even helped us with our luggage – my sister had a broken arm. She gave us a tour and made us feel right at home. Due to the Pandemic, they were serving dinners nightly while normally it’s just a B&B.

Chef Victor prepared appetizer samples that showed off his mad skills. My salmon was perfect and my sisters lamb shank also very good. Melissa brought us blankets as the fog rolled in.

Breakfast was also served outside – home made biscuits with a lovely cheddar hollandaise sauce. We explored Ft. Bragg, Noyo Harbor and MacKerricher State Park’s beach – which we had all to ourselves because the tourists were all interested in Glass Beach

Mendocino was pretty much closed down, with tourists standing in lines outside for to-go food. We quickly realized that grabbing dinner out wasn’t as easy so Melissa squeezes us in for a late meal – duck confit salad, with lettuce picked fresh from the greenhouse on property. The blends of flavors again showed off Chef Victor’s talents.

During our stay a young couple was married under the gazebo – Connie, the incredible massage therapist/wedding planner was efficiently arranging for the nuptials. There was a BBQ on Wednesday night but Chef Victor was making a special meal for the newlyweds.

The stairs down to the beach were steep but manageable and I had the place all to myself. It was a perfect place for reflection and heart healing.

The inn keepers were extremely friendly and hospitable, checking on us often and refilling our wine glasses.

During these uncertain times, I so appreciated the extra care that was taken to keep us safe. Social distancing, masks and sanitary practices went a long way toward my comfort and ability to relax and rejuvenate.