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The Harbor House Inn

5600 S Hwy 1, Elk, CA 95432
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Ranked #3 of 5 Elk B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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VanNuys1
Los Angeles, Ca.
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed at the Harbor House Inn for New Years weekend. We were part of a group staying at the inn and celebrating our good friends 20th wedding anniversary. After reading reviews from other travelers who had stayed at the inn, this is my review. The Inn is scheduled for renovations in 2012 and will be making improvements as well as... More

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spintheglobepartners
Sonoma, California
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

While we stayed in a different B&B in town of elk (LOVE this place -- beautiful, peaceful), Harbor House Chef Adam Ables (executive chef and new GM who will be supervising an amazing remodel of this lovely historic inn with simply the best beach front in town and stunning cliffs) took excellent care of us, and another couple on a... More

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farmernorm
El Centro CA
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

We just left Harbor House--a two night stay. Excellent food by Adam. Outstanding views. Main building seems in good repair. The four villas need major modernization, but they are still nice-- not luxurious. We did not expect luxurious. More

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John S
Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011
4
people found this review helpful

We returned to Harbor House after spending a night there about 25 years ago. Not much has changed physically, the views are still spectacular, and the grounds are more lush than we remember. The facilities are scheduled for a renovation, in the next twelve months, with the cabins scheduled to be torn down and replaced and additional changes to be... More

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AggieDave
Dallas
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16 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We read all the reviews before we booked, but let me describe our experience - by far the worst of our entire vacation and the only part we totally regretted! We are used to getting the service you pay for, but not here. Our hotel in Crescent City for $90/night FAR exceeded our experience at Harbor House Inn. Our stays... More

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LariJoy
Victoria, Canada
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19 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is such a remarkable place! From first driving up along the coast to leaving a couple days later, we were amazed. The view from this secluded hotel is amazing, with a rocky cliff coastline, and the gardens are very well maintained, with many spots to sit and watch the waves. There is a little path down to the private... More

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rhgill
palo alto , ca, usa
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2010

We were driving up Highway 1, heading towards Medicino without a plan, and the folks at the River's End recommended Harbor House. What a find! The price included the room, an amazing breakfast, and a 5-course gourmet meal. The view from our cottage room was just incredible. The grounds are lovingly manicured, with a small private grey-stone beach. There's a... More

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Worldtravelerdmb
San Francisco, California
1 review
4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2010
4
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if your PRIVACY is Important DON'T STAY HERE Stayed here for 2 nights a few weeks back. On more than three Occasions Harbor House Inn gave out my personal information to or in front of strangers. The first incident happened when the server for dinner decided to verbalize a private message that had been left for me at the front... More

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A TripAdvisor Member, Manager at The Harbor House Inn, responded to this review
30 November 2010

The Harbor House Inn does not disclose its guests personal information. Like any hotel, we take messages for our guests and pass on the information left by the caller, unless instructed by the guest at the time of check in, that they are not expecting any calls nor do they wish to be disclosed as a guest of the Inn.... More

margueritedinno
West Menlo Park, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2010
1
person found this review helpful

This is my second visit to the Inn and it was truly a memorable experience for me and my family. The Inn is situated just south of Mendocino overlooking a beautiful cove in the Pacific Ocean. The gardens are beautifully maintained and are terraced with a path leading down to the beach. The Inn itself has 6 large rooms within... More

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lpsoraruf
Washington DC
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2010

My wife and I spent 4 nights in one of the cottages at Harbor House for part of our honeymoon. Our stay exceeded expectations in all ways. The new chef, Adam, is absolutly fantastic and his food presentation is beautiful. He has a new and creative menu every night and we never went to sleep hungry or overly full. When... More

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