A unique getaway on the Northern California coast!
Where Nature, Art, and Magic Combine
WELCOME TO THE HOWARD CREEK RANCH INN
Nestled on the northern Mendocino coast, away from it all, is a special and unique destination. Originally a homestead from the late 1800's, present are 5 unique, handcrafted cabins, 7 cozy rooms, and a two-level suite. With a private path to the beach, trails to old growth redwoods, and a freshwater creek, literally running through it!
Howard Creek Ranch sweeps you up in the wonder and gifts of an ongoing vision crafted over 40 years by an artist-builder and flower child. Owners Sally and Sonny have dedicated their lives to creating enchanting, one-of-a-kind, vintage-rustic, works-of-art nests, each worthy of your sweetest dreams while reconnecting mind, body, and soul.
Take a step back in time at this rare and wonderful find, for those who love fresh air & water... a 150+ year history, peace & tranquility... beaches & redwoods... and inspiring attention-to-detail.
For questions, to learn more, and/or to book your experience... give us a call today.
Reviews
Accommodations
PICK YOUR STAY
Available are 13 unique, one-of-a-kind options, hand-crafted by Sonny, spanning 5 cabins, 1 suite, and 7 rooms. Featured are reclaimed redwood, vintage tiles, beautiful details, vintage antiques, comfortable beds, handmade quilts, views of the nature, walking path to the beach, private baths, utility kitchenettes, and more.
Cabins are near the beach, in the trees, by the creek, and perched above it all looking out over the ocean. Rooms are in the actual, original Carriage Barn and Farmhouse from the 1870's. Breakfast included.
Click below to see the options and rates.
Activities
CHOICE OF DOING
Located north of Mendocino and Fort Bragg in the town of Westport, just south of The Lost Coast, you have options when it comes to activities. On the property are various places to explore, including the original Farmhouse, the solarium and library of the Carriage Barn, the creek, the gardens, the beach, trails to an enchanted redwood forests, and more.
Away from the property, you have the Lost Coast (10-miles), Ft. Bragg (25-min), Mendocino (45-min) which feature wineries, boutiques, restaurants, galleries, cafes, museums, theaters, and more.
Northern California
WHERE THE REDWOODS (+ CREEK!) MEET THE SEA
The 60+ acre Howard Creek Ranch is perched on the secluded essence of the iconic (beautiful, nurturing) northern California coastline. Surrounded by redwood covered mountains within the sound of the crashing waves, with the ever-flowing Howard Creek meandering its way through the homestead on its ancient sojourn to the sea.
Come find, experience, and be nurtured by the peace, presence, nature, beauty, details, and history that is Howard Creek Ranch.
Give a call anytime to learn more / check availability.
The Creek
SACRED WATERS
Flowing out from the redwood-covered mountains to the east are the fresh and sacred waters of Howard Creek making their way to the sea. Charged with life, the creek flows through the property all year long.
Potent is where the creek meets the ocean, which accessed by our private path to the beach. Come experience the splendor that is the northern California coastline.
The History
1867 TO… NOW
Howard Creek Ranch
is named after the adventurous Howard family who arrived on horseback from Maine in 1867 and build a self-sustaining homestead in this amazing nook of a valley.
With their Carriage Barn and Farmhouse still standing, come appreciate and be part of a 157+ year story still unfolding...
"Within you is a stillness and sanctuary
to which YOU CAN RETREAT ANYTIME AND BE YOURSELF."
— Hermann Hesse