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MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant

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MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant

Overview

  • Type of facility: Historic boutique inn (MacCallum House) offering lodging, dining, and event/wedding venues in Mendocino, California.
  • Brief description: The MacCallum House is an 1882-era Victorian property set in manicured gardens in the heart of Mendocino Village. The property combines nineteen distinctive rooms and suites, cottages and barn rooms with an acclaimed on-site restaurant noted as one of California’s original farm-to-table, chef-driven dining experiences.
  • Atmosphere & experience: Elegant yet relaxed—historic charm, ocean views, garden settings and coastal bluffs create a romantic, intimate vibe. Guests can expect cozy fireplaces, outdoor gathering spaces (fire pit, lawn), hot tubs, and access to dramatic seaside ceremony locations.

Features & Amenities

  • Historic Victorian property (circa 1882) with preserved details (e.g., old-growth redwood paneling in select rooms).
  • Nineteen unique accommodations including suites, cottages and a small multi-bedroom residence.
  • On-site restaurant & café (farm-to-table, highly rated on the coast).
  • Spa-style amenities: hot tubs (private in some cottages and suites), mention that accommodations include saunas (property notes list saunas among amenities).
  • Ocean views & garden grounds — property overlooks Mendocino’s rugged coastline and has manicured lawns and ceremony sites.
  • Event/wedding spaces: oceanfront bluffs (Mendocino Overlook), Cypress Grove and MacCallum House lawn (venues for up to ~100 guests outdoors).
  • In-room conveniences: Smart TV, Wi‑Fi, robes, mini-fridge, Keurig with local coffee, Shikai bath & body products, hairdryer, iron/board.
  • Some rooms/cottages include: fireplaces, decks, private patios, claw-foot tubs, gated patios with multi-person hot tubs.
  • Guest services: luxury airport transportation available; daily serviced hot tubs; booking/concierge assistance via reservations.

Services

  • Lodging — a range of room types (standard rooms, suites, cottages, a 2-bedroom residence/vacation home).
  • Dining — acclaimed MacCallum House Restaurant and café offering a seasonal, local menu and curated tasting dinners with optional wine or whiskey pairings.
  • Weddings & events — ceremony and reception coordination with multiple scenic sites on property and nearby oceanfront bluffs.
  • Specials & packages — seasonal offers and curated rates for stays and experiences.
  • Transportation & concierge — luxury airport transfers available on request.

Pricing

  • Restaurant tasting menus: Example pricing listed on site:
    • Tasting dinner with wine or whiskey pairing: $175 per person (non-alcoholic option $120) — 20% gratuity applies; served roughly 5:00–7:00 PM.
    • Vegetarian tasting with pairing: $165 (with alcohol) / $110 (without).
    • Individual dessert/menu items range from about $12–$19 (examples shown).
  • Room rates: Not listed on the provided content (guests are directed to the booking engine). Some vacation homes note a minimum two-night stay and that breakfast may not be included for vacation rentals.
  • Deposit & cancellation: Reservations secured by a deposit of one night’s stay plus taxes. Deposits refundable less a $40 processing fee if cancelled at least 7 days before arrival; stricter rules within 7 days (refunds dependent on re-booking or converted to a one-year credit) — no-show and late cancellation policies apply.
  • Fees: Unreported guests/pets, excessive cleaning, excessive noise and unreturned keys carry set fees (examples in policy: $75 for unreported guest/pet or excessive noise; $100 smoking fee; $40 processing fee for refunds; $40 per unreturned key).

Location & Hours

  • Address: MacCallum House Inn, 45020 Albion St, Mendocino, CA 95460
  • Contact: Phone: 800.609.0492 or 707.937.0289; Email: reservations@maccallumhouse.com
  • Check-in: 4:00 p.m. (call for late arrivals)
  • Restaurant service example: Tasting dinners served from 5:00–7:00 PM (menus and hours may vary by season; check dining page for current hours).
  • Directions: Provided from north, south and east — roughly 3.5–4 hours drive from Bay Area or Sacramento.

Notes

  • What makes MacCallum House special:
    • Historic authenticity — an 1882-era Victorian restored and maintained with period details alongside modern comforts.
    • Farm-to-table culinary reputation — the MacCallum House Restaurant is frequently highlighted as a top coastal dining experience and showcases local, seasonal ingredients.
    • Picturesque coastal setting — manicured gardens, ocean bluffs and multiple ceremony locations make it a standout wedding venue.
    • Intimate boutique scale — small number of rooms and on-site amenities create a personalized, relaxed guest experience.
    • Spa-style touches — private hot tubs in many cottages/suites and property-list…

SAUNA TEMPERATURE

TEMPERATURE UNKNOWN

AMENITIES

COEDHOT TUBMASSAGE

NEIGHBORHOOD

MENDOCINO VILLAGE

PRICE

$31-60 (RESTAURANT); ROOM RATES VARY BY ROOM AND SEASON

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

NO

RESERVATION

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HOURS

MONDAY8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TUESDAY8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
WEDNESDAY8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
THURSDAY8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
FRIDAY8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SATURDAY8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SUNDAY8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

ADDRESS

5020 ALBION ST, MENDOCINO, CA 95460

PHONE

(707) 937-0289

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MACCALLUM HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT - UPDATED NOVEMBER 2025 - YELP

LOVELY ATMOSPHERE, GREAT VIEW, A WOOD BURNING FIRE PLACE, GREAT SERVICE AND EXCELLENT FOOD! WAITER WAS SUPER ACCOMMODATING OF MY FOOD ALLERGIES AND VERY ...

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DON'T STAY THERE!!!! - REVIEW OF MACCALLUM HOUSE, MENDOCINO

IT WAS PERFECT, NO KIDS WERE THERE AND THE WALLS ARE PRETTY THICK. THE ROOM WAS VERY SPACIOUS AND CLEAN. THERE WAS A PERFECT DISTANT VIEW OF THE TOWN AND THE ...

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REVIEW OF MACCALLUM HOUSE, MENDOCINO - TRIPADVISOR

THE FOOD AT THE IN-HOUSE RESTAURANT WAS WAY BETTER THAN WE EXPECTED, FRESH AND SUPER TASTY. THE STAFF WERE ALL REALLY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL, ...

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OVERLOOKING THE COAST, IN THE HEART OF MENDOCINO. HISTORIC CALIFORNIA LANDMARK. BOUTIQUE LODGING, FINE DINING, & PRIVATE EVENTS. EST 1882.

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MACCALLUM HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT IS RECOMMENDED BY 80% OF COUPLES WHO HAVE USED THEIR SERVICES. THEIR OVERALL RATING IS 4.0 OUT OF 5 WITH THE FOLLOWING ...

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MACCALLUM HOUSE IS ANOTHER FANCY-ISH AMERICAN RESTAURANT IN ONE OF THE MANY INNS AROUND TOWN, BUT THE FACT THAT ALMOST EVERYTHING IS HOUSEMADE, DOWN TO THE ICE ...

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"ROOM WAS CLEAN AND LOVELY.AMAZING VIEW! BED WAS VERY COMFORTABLE. I HAD THE ROOM WITH THE JETTED TUB AND IT WAS TERRIFIC. THE ROOM HAD A KEURIG WITH COFFEE AND ...

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LOVELY ATMOSPHERE, GREAT VIEW, A WOOD BURNING FIRE PLACE, GREAT SERVICE AND EXCELLENT FOOD! WAITER WAS SUPER ACCOMMODATING OF MY FOOD ALLERGIES AND VERY ...

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MACCALLUM HOUSE EARNS A RATING OF 8.8 OUT OF 10 ON KAYAK AND 4 OUT OF 5 ON TRIPADVISOR. REVIEWERS PRAISE THE VIEWS AND LOCATION, CHARM AND ...

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