Nicholson House Inn

951 Ukiah Street P.O. Box 707, Mendocino, California 95460
Innkeeper(s): Dennis McCroskey
  • Welcome to Nicholson House Inn

    Welcome to Nicholson House Inn

  • Mendocino Village is located on the rugged Mendocino Coast of Northern California

    Mendocino Village is located on the rugged Mendocino Coast of Northern California

  • Presbyterian Views

    Presbyterian Views

  • The Admiral's Deck

    The Admiral's Deck

 

Enchanted Forest Bedroom - 1-Bedroom with Private Bath

This is a very popular room called the Enchanted Forest.  It has very comfortable furnishings including a queen size bed and some nice swivel charis.   Like all of our rooms, it has a private bath, this one consisting a nice roomy shower.  Great views of the forest, Big River Canyon and east Mendocino. Sleeps 2 people.

Mendocino is surrounded by beautiful blue skies and green forests all year round.  Taking a walk through the many forests in the area is always an enchanting experience.  This room has eastern views of the forests surrounding Mendocino and to the canyons of Big River.  It's a great place to eperience the sparke of the morning sun as the night turns to day and the amber colors of sunset on the forest as day turns to night.  . The room is above our Hospitality Suite with kitchen, living room, Telephone, VCR/DVD,  and TV.
 

 

The room is elegantly decorated in a green and gold motif with rich interior furnishings and wall paper.  The room has its own newly remodeled bathroom and shower featuring imported Italian tiles.  While in your room, you can relax in our plush swivel chairs and enjoy the view of the street traffic, forests and the Cafe Beaujolais. Extra thick queen sizeded mattress, goose down pillows, gold sateen sheets and fleece blakets are there to assure a comfortable nights rest.  The art work in this room is by famous artist James Coleman who's depiction of forest scenes is not only beautiful but ...enchanting.

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Whale Room - 1-Bedroom with Private Bath

This is a great room with an ocean view.  It has very comfortable furnishings including a queen size bed and some nice swivel charis.   Like all of our rooms, it has a private bath, this one consisting a nice roomy shower.  Great views of the Ocean, Meadow, and Sunsets.  Sleeps 2 people.

Mendocino is surrounded by beautiful blue skies, green forests and the beautiful Pacific Ocean.  Taking a walk through the many forests, the Headlands, the river or the beach is always a delightful experience.  This Whale Bedroom room is named after the famous whales that pass by Mendocino most of the year.  It has western views to the meadow and ocean beyond where you can watch whale spouts and see them emerge from the sea.  It's a great place to experience the sparkle of the day sun on the ocean, the evening amber sunsets and the luminous glow of the moon reflecting off of Mendocino Bay. It's nicely decorated in a beige and black motif with rich interior furnishings and wall paper.  The room has its own bathroom and newly renovated shower.  While in your room, you can relax in our plush leather swivel chairs and enjoy the view of the open spaces.

When it's time for bed, extra thick queen sized mattress, goose down feather bed, goose down feather pillows, sateen sheets and fleece blankets are there to assure a comfortable nights rest.

The art work in this room is by famous local artists with depiction's of whaling and coastal life. Each room has a private bath, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.  Extra blanket is available in the bottom drawer of the dresser.  The room is upstairs across from our Hospitality Suite with kitchen, living room, and TV/VCR/DVD.

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Grandma's Hide Away

Our most popular room and least expensive room.  Grandma always needs her space so this is a refuge from the rest of the house in a quite setting.  She liked nice bedding and had some unique tastes though.  This room has nice morning sun, a huge bed and private bath tub shower combination.  Sleeps 2.

Mendocino is surrounded by beautiful blue skies and green forests all year round.  Taking a walk through the many forests in the area is always an enchanting experience.  This room has eastern views of the forests surrounding Mendocino and to the Cafe Beaujolais next door.  It's a great place to experience the sparkle of the morning sun as the night turns to day and the amber colors of sunset on the forest as day turns to night.

This is our most popular room, and not just because of the price.  This room is newly furnished with new linens just the way grandma would have liked it.  Quilted bed spread, mink like blanket, satin sheets, goose feather pillows all on top of goose feather mattress pad and extra thick queen sized mattress.  Your bed is an ornate 4 poster southern style wood rice bed. All this is here to assure a comfortable nights rest.  This is one of the tallest beds you'll ever sleep in and you will need a ladder which we supply.

The room has its own bathroom with shower/tub and fresh linens every day.  The room has a private bath, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.  Extra blanket is available in the bottom drawer of the dresser.

While in your room, you can relax in our plush  swivel chairs and enjoy the outside gardens.  The art work in this room is by famous artist Jim Warren, famous for his depiction's of life emerging from nature.   

The room is conveniently located next to the Hospitality Suite for easy access to our common living room, TV/VCR/DVD and kitchen.  This bedroom is for 2 people max.

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Orca - 1-Bedroom with Private Bath

This is another great room with an ocean view.  It has very comfortable furnishings including a queen size bed and a nice swivel chari.   Like all of our rooms, it has a private bath, this one consisting a combination bath & shower.  Great views of the Ocean, Meadow, and Sunsets.  Sleeps 2 people.

Mendocino is surrounded by beautiful blue skies, green forests and the beautiful Pacific Ocean.  Taking a walk through the many forests, the Headlands, the river or the beach is always a delightful experience.  This Orca Bedroom room is named after the famous Orca whales that pass by Mendocino most of the year.  It has western views to the meadow and ocean beyond where you can watch whale spouts and see them emerge from the sea.  It's a great place to experience the sparkle of the day sun on the ocean, the evening amber sunsets and the luminous glow of the moon reflecting off of Mendocino Bay. The room has its own bathroom and newly renovated shower.  While in your room, you can relax and enjoy the view of the open spaces.

When it's time for bed, extra thick queen sized mattress, goose down feather bed, goose down feather pillows, sateen sheets and fleece blankets are there to assure a comfortable nights rest.

The art work in this room is by famous local artists with depiction's of whaling and coastal life. The room has a private bath, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.  Extra blanket is available in the bottom drawer of the dresser.  The room is upstairs across from our Hospitality Suite with kitchen, living room, and TV/VCR/DVD.

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The Admiral's Deck - A Spacious Suite with Great Views

The Admiral's Deck features a large deck with beautiful ocean views and scenes of Mendocino.  There is a living room with TV/VCR/DVD, luxury chair and queen size sofa bed for 2 people.  There is a fully equipped kitchen and the bedroom features a king sized carved 4 poster rice bed with very elegant bedding.  You will need a ladder to enjoy this bed.  Watch whales and ships from this suite fit for an Admiral.  Sleeps 4.

This is our largest suite.  From here you can enjoy the charm of Mendocino as you wake up to a view sun rise over Big River Canyon and watch the amber sunsets and the luminous glow of the moon reflecting off of Mendocino Bay.

 

 


This nicely furnished unit was once an apartment so it has plenty of space with a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The living room gives you some room to stretch out with a TV/VCR/DVD, luxury chair and sofa that makes into a queen size bed to sleep 2 people.  The kitchen is fully equipped with electric stove, toaster, microwave, dishes, coffee maker and cooking ware suitable for preparing a quick snack or full meals.


The bedroom features one of the most elegant king size beds you'll ever experience.  All the bedding is new Martha Stewart "Trousseau-Lace" collection.  Combined with the extra thick king size mattress and piles of bedding you will need a ladder to get into this bed, which we provide.  This elegant ornate southern style rice bed has a goose feather mattress cover, goose feather pillows, goose feather duvet and elegant laced sheets and bedding.  Combine this with the quilted blanket and you'll feel like royalty.

The suite is in the back of the building with it's own private entrance and deck.  The suite has a private bath, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.  Extra blanket is available in the bottom drawer of the dresser.

The bathroom features a combination tub/shower with pedestal sink and the presence of cherubs to keep you company.  This unit sleeps 4 with the sofa bed in the living room.  Watch whales and ships from this suite fit for the Admiral.

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Presbyterian Views - 1 Bedroom Suite-A Quiet Refuge in Plush Comfort

 

This is a 1 Bedroom Suite with fully equipped kitchen, a living room and private bath.  The bedroom has a nice view of the historic Presbyterian Church and is perfect for families with kids as there is a sofa bed in the living room.  The bedroom features a queen sized carved 4 poster rice bed with very elegant bedding.  There is also a TV/DVD/VCR in the living room.  You will need a ladder to enjoy this bed.  Sleeps 4.

Enjoy the charm of Mendocino as you wake up to a view that looks past elegant gardens to the Presbyterian Church and Mendocino Bay beyond.   This nicely furnished unit has a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The living room gives you some room to stretch out and has a queen size sofa bed.  The kitchen is fully equipped for preparing a quick snack or full meals.

 


The bedroom features one of the most elegant beds you'll ever experience. All the bedding is the new Martha Stewart "Trousseau - Ikebana" collection. Combined with the extra thick king size mattress and piles of bedding you will need a ladder to get into this bed, which we provide.  This elegant ornate southern style rice bed has a goose feather mattress cover, goose feather pillows, goose feather duvet and elegant laced sheets and bedding.  Combine this with the quilted blanket and you'll feel like royalty.


The bathroom features a combination tub/shower with new fresh linens each day.  This unit sleeps 4 with the sofa bed in the living room.  The room has a private bath, TV/DVD/VCR, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.  Extra blanket is available in the bottom drawer of the dresser.  This suite is downstairs across from our Hospitality Suite where breakfast is served with another kitchen, living room, and another TV/DVD.

The art work for this unit features works by Wyland, Coleman, Casey and Jim Warren, famous for his depiction's of life emerging from nature.

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Rent the Whole House - An Opportunity for Friends or Family

Got a large party, family reunion, friendly get together or lots of friends?  You can rent the whole house and enjoy the comfort of friends and family.  This gives you access to 3 Kitchens, 3 Living Rooms, 2 queen size sofa beds, and 6 bedrooms, 1 with a king size bed and 5 with a queen size bed.  Plus, 6 bathrooms, 3 TV's, 2 VCR's and 3 DVD players and a laundry room.  8 beds all together so you can sleep as many as 16 people.

If you have a large group for weddings, family reunions or just friends, the Nicholson House is a great choice.  No other local house around can offer as much space, convenience, facilities and privacy.  You can enjoy all the pleasures of Mendocino by staying in town within easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, galleries, stores and entertainment.  The village is surrounded by beautify views and all directions and you can enjoy them all.  Everything Mendocino has to offer is just a short stroll away.  From here you can enjoy the charm of Mendocino as you wake up to a view sun rise over Big River Canyon and watch the amber sunsets and the luminous glow of the moon reflecting off of Mendocino Bay.

The house offers a total of 9 beds, 2 queen sofa beds, 6 queen sized beds and 1 king size bed for a total of 9 beds.  You can sleep as many as 18 people.  All the bedrooms have extra thick mattress and piles of new bedding for a comfortable nights rest.  In addition, you will have 3 living rooms, 2 with TV and VCR.  There are 3 fully equipped kitchens with toaster, microwave, dishes, coffee maker, cooking ware and 2 electric stoves suitable for preparing a quick snack or full meals.  Combine that with 7 bathrooms and there is plenty of rooms to accommodate large groups.

Daily housekeeping and fresh linens will make you stay comfortable and hassle free, plus continental breakfast every day.  Renting the whole house saves money also as the costs reflect a free room each night

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  • Rates

    Low Season Rates
    January, February, March, April, November, December with exceptions
    on some specific dates: (We are closed from December 19-26th).

    Individual Rooms
    Weekdays: $95-119
    Weekends: $99-129

    Suites
    Weekdays: $159-199
    Weekends: $169-219

    Entire House
    Weekdays: $825
    Weekends: $875

    Monthly Rates: 50%

    High Season Rates
    May, June, July, August, September, and October. 
    2 night minimum on the weekends mid June through September

    Individual Rooms
    Weekdays: $99-129
    Weekends: $99-139

    Suites
    Weekdays: $169-219
    Weekends: $179-239

    Entire House
    Weekdays: $925
    Weekends: $1,000

    Monthly Rates: 70%

  • Policies

    • 2 Nights Min. on Weekends in high season
    • 3 Nights Min. on Holiday Weekends in high season
    • Walk/Drive-ins on a first come basis, subject to availability, 1 night ok mid week
    • All reservations to be paid in full, in advance upon check in.
    • Cash, Check in advance, Master, Visa, Discover & Amex cards.
    • Cancellation Policy: Full refund if canceled more than 7 days of reservation less $30/room. No refund for cancellations less than 7 days of reservation date. If rooms are resold, funds will be returned less $30/room.
    • Check-In Time: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm. Off hour check-in by special arrangements.    
    • Check-Out Time: 11:00 am     
    • We don't have Off street parking     
    • Breakfast Served 8:30 am-9:30 am     
    • No Dive Equipment or Smoking in the Building
    • Pets: Well behaved pets are allowed for an extra charge of $35/visit.  Owners are responsible for any damage or clean up from their pets.  Unruly or noisy pets should be placed in your vehicle or somewhere outside the inn.  Keep in mind there are several other dogs that live in the neighborhood.  Always keep your dog on a leash.  The pet owner is financially responsible for any and all damage caused by the pet including labor, replacement and materials. For additional and more detailed information see our Pet Policy.