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The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Little River inn

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Balcony view
Ledford Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Van Damme Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor spa tub
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service

Explore the area

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7051 Shoreline Hwy, Little River, CA, 95456
  • Place, Van Damme State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Glass Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Point Cabrillo Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Point Cabrillo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 426 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Ocean view

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Water Tower Cottage

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Ocean view

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Cypress Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cypress Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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Garden Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Cottage

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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Heather Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Heather Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Ocean view

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Fuchsia Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Fuchsia Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Ocean view

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Rose Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Rose Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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Ledford Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ledford Cottage

  • 1001 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Garden view

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Pomo Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pomo Cottage

  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Garden view

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Captain's Watch Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Captain's Watch Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Pacific View Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pacific View Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Ocean view

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Whale Watch Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Whale Watch Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial sea view

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Tansy Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tansy Cottage

  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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Thyme Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Thyme Cottage

  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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Anderson Valley Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Anderson Valley Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Buckhorn Cove Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Buckhorn Cove Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Van Damme Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Van Damme Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

About the neighborhood

Little River

Oceanside stay.At this Little River inn, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Van Damme State Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Mendocino Headlands State Park. Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve and Albion River Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Agate Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Glass Beach - 23 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Little River inn
As a guest of The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Little River inn is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 1862
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Little River inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Inn Schoolhouse Creek
Inn Schoolhouse Creek Little River
Schoolhouse Creek
Schoolhouse Creek Inn
Schoolhouse Creek Little River
The At Schoolhouse Creek
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Inn
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Little River
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Inn Little River

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek to the airport?

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek is 90.5 mi (123-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek?

As of Jan 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek on Jan 25, 2026 start from $143.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek.

How close is The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek to the beach?

This inn is 4.4 mi (7-min drive) from Agate Beach and 7.7 mi (12-min drive) from Caspar Headlands State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek offer free breakfast?

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek have a pool?

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek does not have a pool.

Does The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek to downtown Little River?

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek is 0.7 mi away from Little River.

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 185 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Was a bit noisy. Being In the middle of 2 other rooms, we could clearly hear conversations on both sides. Made it hard to sleep. We left a day early.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful view of the ocean. We had a little rain storm and had a double rainbow. What a treat. gentleman that checked us into the room was extremely nice. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The foundation on this “cottage is the worst” if you want to feel drunk and sick while staying here, you are in the right place. I would not stay here again. No where on hotels.com does it say that the cottage is slanted to one side. When I told them about it they said it was “part of the charm” ha ha I couldn’t even stay more than 2 nights even when I was booked for 3. I left and got a room elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely LOVED this place! We had a room with an ocean view that was cozy, clean and perfect in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were traveling up the coast and needed a place to stay. For the last minute booking, the price was reasonable considering the location. And the room was absolutely charming and way more than we expected. Would definitely stay hete again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, beautiful view, and easily accessible parking.
View from our room Captain’s Watch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marna

Best bed ever!

My king size bed was super comfortable. I asked the manager for a little fan and got it. Everything worked. Lovely view. It was very clean. I especially enjoyed the cool sea air that breezed through our patio door and opposite window in the late afternoon It was quiet. Easy to park . I recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Evo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views, location, excellent hiking spot for access to Van Damme park and Mendocino day trips
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only down side was WIfi in out cottage kept dropping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They paid attention to details through the welcome kit for our dog, the little touches in the kitchen, the bottle of wine. Everyone was also so nice! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dianna

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and reasonable rates! The property was older but clean. Comfy bed nice views from the deck. Check-in was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Hodges, Santa Rosa

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly! We stayed in the Ledford cottage. Roomy and Pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phillury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quaint ambience of the hotel. Appreciated the bottle of local wine on arrival and the lovely view from the room's deck!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved her stay. I would’ve gave it five stars however there was some mold in the shower and you could definitely smell it. The shower needs a good scrub down, but besides that it was excellent. The bed was comfy! Loved our view. Parking was super easy. I plan on definitely returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed here 6 years ago and we loved it. But we did have a dog at the time, and I think that if you have an animal this place is a good stay. But during our stay, I think the prices are a bit steep for how old and not very clean the cottages are. There are not any perks such as breakfast or hot tubs etc. If the beds weren’t as comfortable as they are, this rating would be lower. Our garden cottage reeked of cigarettes and the property asked if we wanted to them freshen up the room but I’ve been around cigarettes in a house and this is in the flooring and furniture. Overall I would probably choose somewhere closer to fort Bragg since you are still 20 mins away from the town.
Not hard to replace a toilet paper holder?
Clear water damage in the ceiling
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again!

I was originally concerned about self check in…. But it was seamless and I felt safe and extremely comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We rented the Rose cabin. It was a comfortable, old-fashioned cabin that met our needs. A small bottle of Chardonnay was provided which was a nice touch. I liked the wood floor in the cabin. A number of windows were oriented to view West towards the ocean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Healdsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Keep up the great work - love the casual yet professional vibe - all the little goodies for dogs and humans, good local wine too!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christiane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little cottage, THE VIEW 😍

This was a great place to stay and I would definitely stay here again. When we walked in it smelled so clean, the beds were comfortable, the communication was great, they left extra garbage bags and bathroom supplies and even a bed, towel and bowls for our dog. The balcony was amazing!! The master bedroom upstairs was also amazing, bright, roomy, and charming. I gave it a 4/5 because there were so many spiders in all the windows and ants. We found spray under the sink and were able to spray the perimeter and wipe/kill all the spiders and ants with Clorox wipes we brought, but I was a little surprised the cleaning staff didn’t clean window sills and corners. Again, this place is amazing…dated like most places in Mendocino but overall well taken care of, clean and the communication, helpfulness of staff and overall experience was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to stay on the coast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025