I could have loved this place, and I did love the experience. Let's say first off that if we had come here in the daylight and seen the outside of the "barn" we were staying in, my wife would have made us turn around and leave. But - we would have missed out on a wonderful experience. The rooms are... More

Here's five easy questions to help you decide if the Howard Creek Ranch Inn is a good choice for your NorCal trip or extended stay: 1, Have you escaped from a Midwestern state hoping you'd find the city of Oz on a sheep farm? 2. Does showering full Monty to the Pacific Ocean seem like a nice way to start... More

Drop all of your e-gadgets and come to breath in some fresh air! Instead of keeping your fingers on a keyboard, come rubbing them through the natural foliage; instead of eat the food that is scorched by a hand held gas torch, eat those that are made from an antique cast iron stove with real fire; instead of greeting by... More

Hearty breakfasts prepared on a wood fired stove, served in candlelit settings in front of a roaring fire...Conversations that focus on gratitude and awe of the nature surrounding us...Sunrises and sunsets that cannot be given enough words to express their grandeur...Walks up into the hills where old growth Redwoods stand, appreciated and honored...Quiet and solitude This is found at the... More

I took my wife to Howard Creek for her b-day. What a pleasent adventure. From the beauty of the gardens,to the veiw of the ocean, this was one of our best trip we have taking over our 23 yrs together. Sally is very friendly and and Sonny is interesting to talk too. He is a knowledgeable person with some great... More

My husband and I stayed one night at Howard Creek Ranch as a stop on a trip up the west coast. We both wish we had booked another night or more at this amazing place. We will certainly be back! The farmhouse and carriage barn are historic buildings that just beg you to stay awhile and reflect on quieter times... More

Please, don't scoff; the words, 'Bohemian' and 'Rhapsody' were the most apropos I could think of when trying to rate this lovely place. My husband and I came out to Howard Creek Ranch a year ago in May for the last leg of our Honeymoon. We'd been to a couple other B and Bs in the Northern California area during... More

We stayed for 2 nights the second week of January. It was the off season. We had requested a different cabin, but it was being repaired so Sally gave us a more expensive cabin for the same, reduced rate as the original. We stayed in the Boathouse and it was cute and nice and a retreat. Now, if you are... More

My husband and I just returned from 2 nights in the Walden room for our first anniversary. It was wonderful- everything I hoped for and more. The grounds: We thought they were gorgeous. We love old things, and had a blast exploring all the nooks and crannies of the place (cute old out house, etc) . We especially adored the... More