Physical Address
40501 N. Hwy One
Westport, California 95488
18 miles north of Fort Bragg on the rugged Mendocino Coast.
25 miles north of Mendocino Village.
4 hours from San Francisco.
Nearest private airport - Little River.
Nearest public airport - Ukiah.
Description:
Howard Creek Ranch is a Romantic Retreat. An historic, 60-acre, ocean front farm; bordered by miles of beach and mountains on the spectacular Mendocino Coast. Charles (Sunny) and Sally are still very much in love after thirty years of working on Howard Creek Ranch, and hopefully our love will endure through another thirty years of work. There’s still so very much to do here.
The Ranch offers an ever changing family of animals, wild and domestic. We have award-winning flower gardens; firelight rooms with seductive hand tooled wood; a 75-foot swinging foot bridge over Howard Creek; hot tubs nestled in privacy; plus exceptional ocean views that provide the perfect backdrop for creating lifelong memories.
Accommodations include cabins, suites and rooms furnished with antiques, large comfortable beds that you can roll around in, and handmade quilts with views of the ocean, mountains, creek or gardens. Stroll under the gigantic redwoods or take a blanket and lay down in the woods and just hold each other and wonder at the glories of nature, take the famous Skunk Train, treat each other to a special gift in Mendocino, or go horseback riding on the beach, in the mountains, or in the redwoods and then have a massage or give each other one. Full ranch breakfast is included.
The Ranch was first settled in 1867 as a land grant of thousands of acres and included a sheep and cattle ranch, and a blacksmith shop. Horses, cows, and sheep grazed the pastures. We’ve added the llama. The buildings are constructed from virgin redwood from the ranch forest.
H O R S E B A C K R I D I N G O N T H E B E A C H
Romance can be solitary with your horse or a double treat with your sweetheart.
Canter along deserted ocean beaches, ride the bluffs while the Pacific crashes against rocks far below, and meander on mossy trails through the magnificent Redwood forest with Lari Shea, owner of our neighboring Ricochet Ridge stables, and winner of the prestigious Tevis Cup 100 Mile Endurance race. Her Akhal-Teke, Russian Orlov crosses, and Arabians, excel on the trails, as well as in dressage and jumping. Appies and Quarter horses round out the stable of wonderfully well-trained horses, for both English and Western enthusiasts. All riding skill levels can be accommodated. None of Ricochet’s horses reside on Howard Creek Ranch.
Hourly, Daily and Week Long Treks available. By reservation only:
Call 707.964.PONY or visit www.horse-vacation.com for reservations.
H I S T O R Y
Howard Creek Ranch is a Mendocino County Historic Site, nominated to the National Historic Register by Mendocino County. We have a history book for Howard Creek Ranch (plus pictures and many stories).
H I K I N G
There is excellent hiking on site and nearby. Of course, there is the beach right here and three miles of bluff just west of the ranch. Explore the on site mountains (the trail takes most people an hour and a half) or just walk around the 60 acre farm and sit down on a redwood bench.
Among the wild animals seen on the property have been bobcat, deer, fox, elk, mountain lion, otter, coyote, numerous birds, porcupine, weasel and bear. Oh my!
There is a 60-mile long wilderness that begins a couple of miles north of us. The journey is nothing short of spectacular.
Just north of us is the beautiful Redwood Picnic Forest, stroll through old growth redwoods by a steam or lie down and dream a little.
East of the ranch is 7,500 acres of Nature Conservancy. The combination of trees, the Eel River and complete privacy is very sweet. Hike through the Redwoods or swim in the Eel River. No dogs.
R E V I E W S
“This is one of the most romantic places on the planet!” - San Francisco Chronicle
“Of the dozen or so inns on the West Coast we have visited, this is easily the most enchanting one...a private theme park of rural pleasures.” - California Magazine
Sandra W. Soule, editor of America’s Favorite Inns, B&B’s and small Hotels awarded Howard Creek Ranch for superior innkeeping standards, outstanding hospitality, food and accommodations.
Rated by Vacation Magazine as one of the Best Romantic Places To Stay.
Selected by San Francisco Magazine as one of the most Spectacular and Undiscovered Getaways on the California Coast. “A Steal !!! If you\'ve written off the Mendocino Coast as too precious, you haven\'t spent enough time at Howard Creek Ranch.”
“A swinging bridge spans Howard Creek. The beach is wild and rugged, full of rough-hewn boulders and brimming with tide pools. On a cool May day, we walked for an hour without bumping into another soul.” - Forbes F.Y.I. The Good Life
S A M P L E B R E A K F A S T M E N U
(Menu changes daily)
Baked apples with granola and French whipped cream or raisins with yogurt.
Omelet with tomatoes, green onion, cheeses, sour cream, and avocado plus delicate spices.
Strawberry banana hotcakes topped with real maple syrup.
Fresh orange-juice, early strong coffee, black or herbal teas, hot chocolate with whipped cream.
Sliced fruit of the season, plus edible flowers.
Local pears poached in apple cider.
Our special Howard Creek French Toast.
Biscuits fresh from the oven.
Fruit salad with candied blackberries and violas.
Pacifica frittata with a variety of veg. and cheeses.
Pets by advanced reservation only. $15 per night, per dog.
Most Romantic Room:
Should I choose between the skylight in the SUNROOM and millions of stars; or the SOLAR ROOM, the fireplace cozy with redwood; or BOAT CABIN, with the creek rushing by; or gazing at the ocean waves from the deck of LUCY’S ROOM; or camping at SEAVIEW in spendid, seductive isolation?
Type of Accommodation
bed and breakfast
Features
Clientele:
Children permitted but not encouraged
Room Features:
All rooms with baths
Dining/Entertainment Features:
Breakfast included
Swimming:
Beach Hot tub
Sports:
Golf nearby Horseback riding Scuba diving
Romantic Activities:
Spa on site Massage Watersports on site Wedding performed on site
Wedding Facilities:
We do not accommodate large weddings. We do, however, have a lovely garden and a sprawling beach, both perfect for a small private ceremony (2 to 8 person).
Number of guest rooms
12 Total: 7 Rooms, 3 Cabins, 2 Suites
Credit cards accepted
Yes
Rates per room, per day
US$101-$200
Restrictions:
Cancellation Policy
0ne week
Minimum Stay Policy
2 night minimum most weekends & holidays. 3 night minimum some holidays.
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