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…