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Joshua Grindle Inn sits on a knoll overlooking Mendocino village. It is within easy walking distance to the village, the headlands and the beach. 5 guest rooms are housed in the Victorian farmhouse which was built in 1879. A reproduction water tower houses 3 guest rooms and a saltbox cottage building contains 2 more rooms. Several rooms have fireplaces or wood stoves. Common areas include a Parlor with a beautiful fireplace, large veranda porch and outdoor seating. In the summer guests can enjoy a sunset by the fire pit.
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English
Location
44800 Little Lake Rd, Mendocino, CA 95460
Joshua Grindle Inn
4.9 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Nestled in Mendocino, the Joshua Grindle Inn receives high marks for its blend of comfort and value, offering clean, uniquely decorated rooms in a historical ambiance. Guests are charmed by the cozy fireplaces and special touches like homemade breakfasts, contributing to the inn's warm atmosphere.
The inn's location is frequently praised, providing tranquility while being close to local attractions. Innkeepers are celebrated for their exceptional service, and the overall experience is seen as excellent value for travelers seeking a comfortable and well-situated stay.
Location
Convenient
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Charming
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Cozy
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Well-appointed
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Joshua Grindle Inn is a lovely place to stay in Mendocino. Situated in a quiet location within walking distance of the shops and restaurants it has an interesting history and though old in age has been well-maintained. Rooms are fresh and clean, well lit and bathrooms modern with fluffy towels and showers that work well. Each room is different and tastefully decorated. You can choose the room you want when you reserve. We stayed in the Library room which has a big bookshelf filled with books, a fireplace, a comfortable bed and two comfortable chairs to sit in. We especially appreciated the power strips next to both sides of the bed giving us plenty of outlets to charge our devices, something not always available in older homes. Other special touches include wine glasses and opener in the room, a log ready to go in the fireplace and an EV charger on the property for electric vehicles. The buffet breakfast had a delicious assortment to choose from including homemade, warm scones. Breakfast can be enjoyed on the porch or in the parlor. Ken and Kate, the owners, are warm and welcoming and attend to guests' every need. We highly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Response from Kate Taylor, Owner at Joshua Grindle Inn
Responded Apr 22, 2024
Hi Linda, it was so nice to meet and your husband! Thank you for your kind review and for mentioning the amenities we have. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and please come back again.
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The Joshua Grindle Inn is the very best choice of places to stay in Mendocino. Our two stays there were absolutely wonderful. We stayed there in 2003 on our Wedding night, and just returned on our 20th Wedding anniversary. The location is absolutely idyllic with towering trees, lovely gardens and many places to sit outside and enjoy the fire pit and the starry skies and the occasional greeting of the in house cat, Jenna Gold! This historic building and antiqued filled interior, is beautifully maintained. The a place is preserved in time and the perfect place to get away from it all. We stayed in the Water Tower 2 room, with beautiful views of the grounds and ocean in the distance and a lovely wood stove fireplace. We had the celebration package with a lovely bouget of flowers, a box of chocolates, a card and a bottle of wine. The room was exceptionally clean and well lit. Parking was very convenient. The staff, and owner, were very helpful, friendly and hospitable. They also provide a delicious continental breakfast. The Inn is also within easy walking distance of the restaurants and stores in the town of Mendocino. Staying a the Joshua Grindle in is certain to give you very fond memories and is an experience you will cherish. We hope to be back soon.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Kate Taylor, Owner at Joshua Grindle Inn
Responded Mar 9, 2023
We are so happy you came back and enjoyed your stay. Jemma Gold is the best inn cat! Thank you so much for your thorough review describing our features. Don't wait so long to come back!
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We spent 4 days at the Inn. It consists of a large house, 2 cabins, and a 3 story water tower that has been converted into 3 rooms. We occupied the ground floor of the water tower. It had a king size bed, pot belly wood burning stove and bathroom. The inn provides one fire log per day to visitors. The bathroom supplies were generous. The rooms are not serviced every day, but the owners were willing to provide additional towels on demand. There was no TV, telephone or alarm clock which we enjoyed. I was told none of the rooms there have a TV so that you can unplug and relax. The place was rustic, but adequate. The grounds had the look of a cottage garden and many things were blooming while we were there. The provided breakfast was of good quality and plentiful. There were not enough tables in the dining room, so some guests had to eat on a somewhat sheltered the porch. We did not try to use it, but we noticed there was an EV charging station. The one downside to our stay was the WiFi. It was very sluggish and often unusable. The owners and other staff were very friendly and sweet. If we visited Mendocino again, we would stay there.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from Kate Taylor, Owner at Joshua Grindle Inn
Responded Jun 28, 2023
Thank you for your detailed review and mentioning we're a retreat where you can unplug. The Water Tower 1 room is wonderful and I'm sorry to hear you were having issues with WiFi. Most of the time is works well, but we do have different locations that aren't as strong as others. Hope to see you again!
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Response from Kate Taylor, Owner at Joshua Grindle Inn
Responded Aug 4, 2024
Thank you for your descriptive review of the Library Room and the property. We are thrilled that you enjoyed so many things about our inn and it makes us so happy when guests appreciate the little touches. Hope to see you again!
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We had a delightful time staying at the inn. We were given a dog friendly room and there was a whole meadow next to the room for our dog to feel comfortable. The owners were exceptionally friendly and helpful (drawing maps, making suggestions, etc) and we felt quite at home in the relatively small but very clean and well appointed room. Breakfast was good (home made granola and scones!) and served on the porch of the main house. We really enjoyed our stay.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Kate Taylor, Owner at Joshua Grindle Inn
Responded Nov 9, 2022
Thank you for your kind review! Our pet room is smaller with less frills than our other rooms, but we know how important it is to offer one for people like you traveling with animals. Take care and hope to see you again!
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Nice Inn, clean, quaint, in a historically preserved house. We had two rooms there, the Master and the Library, both similarly sized, adjacent to one another, in the main house. The Master opened into a sitting room with a coffee maker, cold and hot water water dispenser, homemade cookies in the afternoon. Our room was quiet, even though the windows were open, and comfortable. We slept well. The breakfast consisted of juice, breads, freshly baked muffins, and good coffee, which we ate on the porch. Mendocino is a small town, and we easily walked everywhere (walking is easy for us), including the Mendocino Headlands along the water, which of course are obvious and very beautiful. We walked to one of the several restaurants from which to choose.
The owners and staff were great! They went beyond expectations helping my wife with a medical issue that developed during our stay. We really enjoyed our night ant the Joshua Grindle Inn.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Ken Taylor, Owner at Joshua Grindle Inn
Responded Sep 16, 2024
Sounds like you had a great time and thank you for the kind words. Come back soon!
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Stayed one night, last minute for a weekend get away. We loved this place. The location is near mid-town so a easy few minute walk into the cute town. Not many shops there, but there are a few (some are also closed this time of year for off season), and also some restaurants. We ate and drank at a nice pub in town (Patterson's Pub) and met some friendly locals and travelers while having cocktails at the bar. Walked back late. The hotel was built some time in the mid 1800's. The room was nice with a wood burning fireplace (they supplied a 3 hour Duraflame log). Shower was nice with really hot water. Bed was nice. We stayed in the Water Tower II room which had a slight view of the ocean between buildings. A highlight was breakfast where you checked off some menu items the night before and they would have them ready for you in the morning while seated in their beautiful parlor. I would definitely stay there again! Oh, you can also walk to the top of the ocean bluffs and see/hear waves slamming the rocky coast. The stairs down to a beach were temporarily closed.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Kate Taylor, Owner at Joshua Grindle Inn
Responded Jan 20, 2024
We love the title of your review! It was great to meet you and thank you for your thoughtful review. Come back in the spring when the garden is in full bloom and all the restaurants and shops are open.
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The Joshua Grindle Inn is a beautiful place to stay in Mendocino. We reserved the Grindle room, a large room on the second floor of the main building with a king size bed, a seating area with comfortable overstuffed wing chairs, and a small twin bed. We had a great view out to the gardens, town and a bit of the ocean. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Plus two luggage racks! Fun art on walls and gorgeous lamps. We could open the windows if needed. Breakfast of oatmeal, granola, hard boiled eggs, home-made delicious scones, almond or regular milk, fruit cup plus o.j. and coffee gave us a wonderful start to the day. Innkeeper Kate very nice and outgoing, with great suggestions of things to do. Best restaurant for dinner is Trillium, not open every day, reservations required. Delicious home-made soups. Gals, don't miss the clothing store The Great Put On - fabulous boutique. See the Ford home, housing the historical society. Jam store offers delicious local jams with special berries. Walking along the headland trails a photographer's delight and easy walking. The Inn is within walking distance of downtown. If we return, the Joshua Grindle is where we'll stay!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip:Â There are no elevators here, and several buildings in which to stay. We chose the main building...
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Response from Kate Taylor, Owner at Joshua Grindle Inn
Responded Apr 6, 2023
Thank you for your detailed review and suggestions for guests! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again when you're back on the west coast.
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We just finished our second stay at the Joshua Grindle and it was lovely!
The town of Mendocino it absolutely stunning and this quaint B&B is a true gem. We stayed in Water Tower 2 which is an old water tower from Mendocino's logging era and it felt like our own private treehouse! The room was very sunny, beds were extremely comfy and the room had a wood burning stove inside so we could cozy up by the fire (we had a lot of rain one day so this was clutch).
The breakfast each morning is also quite delicious (make sure not to miss out on the scones or their homemade granola!!) and all of the employees are kind, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area!
This B&B is outstanding - we'll definitely be back and will be returning to the Joshua Grindle Inn!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Kate Taylor, Owner at Joshua Grindle Inn
Responded Mar 25, 2024
We're overjoyed you came back and loved your stay. Isn't Tower 2 such a sweet room?! Thank you for your wonderful review and for mentioning the staff. When we have guests like you, it makes us all feel good about what we do. Come back soon.
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In a town of great inns and BnBs, this one stands out for its comfort and warmth. Missy, who greeted me on arrival, could not have been kinder or more helpful. She seemed genuinely to care about her guests and to take an interest in our experience. I stayed in the water tower (middle level!), which had a gorgeous view of the town all the way to the ocean -- and a real fireplace as well. I enjoyed having the option to use the main house and living rooms for cups of tea and homemade cookies, just to lounge and chat to other guests after the buffet breakfast or in between my walks to town. Really fabulous books on history of the area -- and the owner Ken is very friendly and happy to share his knowledge too. I will be back.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:Â Enjoy the main house's the living room or the porch -- good books and hot drinks and cookies...
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Response from Ken Taylor, Owner at Joshua Grindle Inn
Responded Nov 27, 2024
This is so nice. I have many more history stories and recreational destinations in my toolbag. We can't wait to have you back again so I can tell you more.
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There are more places to choose from in the Mendocino area.
PRICE RANGE
$175 - $244 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaMendocino CountyMendocino
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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