Stillwater Cove Ranch's location is excellent, the facilities are definitely rustic but adequate. The deal breaker is the staff. I have traveled a great deal and I have never been treated that rudely and inhospitably by any lodging's staff. Do yourself a favor and find someplace else to stay along this beautiful coast. more

A humble, inexpensive place, not the kind to stay in if you want mints on your pillow. Seventies decor; king bed was firm and supportive. The decor was quintessentially California - neutral ecru linen drapes, abalone shell tiebacks, natural wood table, etc. Generous supply of coffee making paraphernalia. The owners kindly provide the first load of firewood if asked. Loved... more

I first happened on Stillwater Cove Ranch late one night in 1988 driving on the coastal highway. I have been back 3 more times over the years, last there in June 2006. I always get the same cabin, walk out to the same beautiful view of the Cove and Pacific, wait for sunset, enjoy a barbeque on my porch, light... more

I've been back twice and just scheduled a forth visit. It isn't a place you take room service people. Its a place you take your bohemian friends. Its a rustic winner. and by N. Calif. coastal prices a great deal. We booked the West and East room. The basic kitchen works for easy meals. I've also stayed in the milk... more

Yes, the location is beautiful, if a little hard to get to (it is actually 20-30 minutes past Jenner on Hwy 1). Views of the ocean are terrific. However, we were disappointed by: the filthy, fly-infested rooms (literally hundreds of flies swarming around our cabin); the screaming peacocks and the feces they leave everywhere; the roosters and chickens that beg... more

My companion and I simply loved our all too brief stay at Stillwater Cove Ranch. The accommodations are not posh but extremely charming, and much more affordable than I would have imagined. It's really a ranch!!! With hundreds of lovely white pigeons, plus the dozens of irridescent peacocks and countless chickens -- and a real live herd of sheep!!! OK,... more

Stillwater Cove Ranch is not actually in Jenner -- that is where it's mailing address is. The ranch is about 15 minutes north of Jenner and beyond Fort Ross. Very remote location and hardly any restaurants nearby. We stayed in the West Room which had a deck and was ok. Large room with 2 double beds, fairly old furnishings with... more

We stayed here with some friends to do some abalone diving. Our room was the King Room and we expected better. Very old and not very clean. If you don't like waking up to screaming peacocks perched on your roof, I would avoid this place. more

Stillwater Cove Ranch is as bucolic as it is beautiful. This former boys’ boarding school is set on a hillside, affording a spectacular panoramic view of the Cove and the ocean beyond. Just cross Highway 1 (not at all busy at this point) and you are in Stillwater Cove Regional Park where you can walk through wildflowers along the bluffs... more