Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse

7001 CA-1, Little River, CA 95456, Little River, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Overview

Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse is a 2-star bed and breakfast set on 2 acres of gardens and orchards overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Little River, on California's Mendocino coast. The property consists of the main Victorian-style farmhouse plus several annex buildings, giving guests a choice between traditional B&B rooms, suites, and a standalone cottage. With a 4.5-star rating from 174 reviews, it is well regarded for its setting and character despite its modest size and star classification.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms carry polished Victorian styling with individual touches such as French doors, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and four-poster beds, along with free Wi-Fi. Suites step up the experience with private patios, fireplaces, and in some cases TVs, whirlpool tubs, wet bars, and minifridges. Some guests note that standard rooms can run small and lack a television, so travelers wanting more space or in-room entertainment should book a suite.

Cottage Annex

An annex cottage offers a fuller self-catering setup, featuring its own kitchen, a BBQ, a whirlpool tub, and an ocean-view deck. This unit suits travelers wanting more privacy and independence than the main farmhouse rooms provide, along with direct ocean views.

Dining & Services

Breakfast is delivered directly to guest rooms each morning, with reviewers describing it as fresh and well prepared. Parking and hot drinks are included in the stay, and in-room massages can be arranged, adding a spa-like touch to the property's country-inn atmosphere.

Grounds & Location

The property sits on landscaped gardens and orchards with Pacific Ocean views, about 1 mile from the beach at Van Damme State Park and roughly 5 miles from Mendocino Headlands State Park and Big River Beach. Other regional attractions within a short drive include Russian Gulch State Park, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum and Light Station, the Kelley House Museum, Ford House Visitor Center, Mendocino Art Center, and the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, making it a convenient base for exploring the Mendocino coastline.

Best for

This property suits couples and travelers seeking a romantic, scenic coastal getaway, thanks to its garden setting, ocean views, fireplace and whirlpool-tub rooms, and in-room massage option. It also appeals to those wanting to explore Mendocino's state parks and historic sites, given its proximity to Van Damme State Park, Mendocino Headlands State Park, and several nearby museums and lighthouses.

Travel tips

Book a suite or the annex cottage rather than a standard room if you want more space, a TV, or a kitchen, as some standard rooms run small. The hotel is roughly a mile from Van Damme State Beach and about 5 miles from Mendocino Headlands State Park and Big River Beach, so having a car is useful for reaching the wider cluster of state parks and museums along CA-1. Since breakfast is delivered to your room, there's no need to plan around fixed dining hall hours.

What guests say

Guests consistently praise the property's location near the coast and state parks, describing the beds as comfortable and communication with staff as good, and many say they would return. In-room breakfast delivery is frequently highlighted as fresh and well prepared. However, some reviewers note that standard rooms can be small, lack a TV, and have cramped bathrooms with small showers, and a smaller number of reviews mention cleanliness issues and a need for remodeling, suggesting inconsistency in room condition across the property.

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