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Grindle Guest House
ocean view vacation home rental

"...a luxurious private home with all the amenities for which the Inn is noted. From the two huge decks with ocean views to the enormous stone fireplace, all the accoutrements for romance are in place."
San Francisco Magazine

In addition to our superb Bed & Breakfast accommodations, the Joshua Grindle Inn invites you to stay at our stunning Grindle Guest House. This warm, inviting home meets our same exacting standards for comfort, cleanliness, and relaxation.

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, bordered by a small creek the house is surrounded by decks and gardens and offers a beautiful blue water ocean view. The house is located just minutes north of the picturesque village of Mendocino and is a short walk from the magnificent Russian Gulch State Park. Not far to the north, historic Point Cabrillo Light Station provides another great walk and, in season, the best whale-watching.

The Grindle Guest House is perfect for a couple or two who seek the enjoyment of preparing meals in a bright and airy gourmet kitchen with spacious tile counter tops, Jenn Air gas cooktop and electric convection oven, microwave, dishwasher and more.

The kitchen opens onto the dining area overlooking the elegant sunken living room with large wood burning fireplace and vaulted ceilings. The floor-to ceiling windows offer views of the ocean and woods. The spacious upstairs Master suite has a private ocean-view deck, King bed and large, well-lit bathroom featuring an oval two-person tub, separate glass enclosed shower and twin sinks.
First level bedroom offers a queen bed, ocean view and bath with tub and shower.

Stroll onto the wrap-around decks from every room through sliding glass doors. A unique loft area presents a quiet spot to work, study or just relax.

Highlights

 Home built in 1995
 Master suite: king bed, full bath
 Guest suite: queen bed, full bath
 Gourmet kitchen with all the amenities
 Elegant living room with vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors
and wood burning fireplace
 Laundry room with washer and dryer
 Satellite TV with VCR
 Stereo with CD player
 Free local phone
 Decks with sunning areas and barbecue are accessible from all rooms through sliding glass doors
 Two miles north of Mendocino village on a quiet ocean view cul-de-sac
 Short walk to Russian Gulch State Park, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, headlands and beach

You come to our Northern California Coast village for the rugged headlands and the redwoods rising from the sea.
And you come to leave your cares. We never forget this at the Joshua Grindle Inn.
Our beautiful 19th century ocean view home, surrounded by two acres of lush gardens, gives you the leisure and solitude you seek, yet we are an easy walk to everything else in the village of Mendocino.
At our "Inn of the Year" a bed and breakfast with spacious, romantic rooms and beautiful antiques, we start you off with a sumptuous full breakfast and then let you choose how to fill your days.
Hiking the coast
Browsing the shops
Horseback riding on the beach
Loafing in our gardens
Riding out the storm
Reading by your fireplace
Or dining in one of Mendocino's star-rated restaurants.
We offer you unobtrusive care and a wonderful night's sleep.
Mendocino's majestic beauty may beckon you, but the Joshua Grindle Inn B&B will be the reason you return again and again.

CONCIERGE SERVICES

We'd like to make your visit to the Mendocino Coast and the Joshua Grindle Inn a special one. There are so many attractions in the village of Mendocino and the surrounding area, you'll want to take advantage of every minute you're here. We can arrange in advance any of the activities listed on our things to do page. We also suggest having us make dinner reservations for you in advance at any of our favorite restaurants. And for those of you wanting to just relax and enjoy the comforts of your room and our property, we offer many special amenities upon request. Below we have provided a list of suggested activities and amenties, as well as personalized package suggestions. We're here to make sure that your stay with us is fullfiling and memorable. Let us be of service!

If you are giving a Joshua Grindle Inn gift certificate, you can make your gift even more special by adding any of these additional services or amentities. To order tickets, make reservations, purchase additional amenities and anything else, please email us or give us a call at 1-800-GRINDLE.

PERSONLIZED PACKAGE SUGGESTIONS

(or build your own...)
"Romance Retreat"
a dozen roses, champagne, gourmet picnic dinner basket in your room upon arrival
"Relax and Revive"
get a workout at the Redwood Health club and/or treat yourselves to an in-room massage by our in-house masseuse
"Sweetheart Sleep-in"
breakfast in bed delivered with San Francisco Chronicle, then journey out for a horseback ride on the beach
"Explore and Enjoy"
take a private plane aerial tour with Coast Flyers, enjoy an early dinner in town, take a hot tub and stroll home to the Inn
"Garden Delight"
tour the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and find a perfect spot to enjoy a gourmet lunch basket with wine
"Birthday Surprise"
balloons, cake and champagne in your room upon arrival

AMENITIES

champagne chilling in your room upon arrival
arrangement of flowers in your room with special card
gourmet lunch or dinner picnic basket
balloons with a card
wine and cheese basket
special occasion gift basket
gift certificates to any shop in town
daily newspaper (San Francisco Chronicle) delivered to your room
breakfast basket in bed

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Mendocino Music Festival (mid July)
Winesong! (2nd weekend in September)
Mendocino Theater Company
Gloriana Opera Company
Opera Fresca
Horseback riding
Skunk Train
Redwood Health Club passes
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
whale watching
Paddle a canoe along Big River, or take a kayaking adventure

Take a private plane aerial tour with Coast Flyers
Golf and Tennis
Massage and Day Spa services

THINGS TO DO

The Joshua Grindle Inn overlooks scenic Mendocino, the most unspoiled New England style village on California's scenic north coast. The village bustles with life; dozens of shops and several world class restaurants beckon. Nearby parks offer myriad systems of hiking and biking trails. Even when the weather is not at it's best (and it's seldom very bad) there is too much to do. Many of our guests simply come to sit, think, relax, and regenerate.
If you would like a sense of the area's many activities, we have gathered a few of our favorites in the list below. We know you'll enjoy exploring our wonderful community.

SHOPS
 Sallie Mac: Gifts & Home Accessories from the European Countryside
 Musical Instruments, Books, Recordings and Videos from over
60 cultures
 Premium Optics and Science Play
 Gallery Bookshop

MUSEUMS
 Tour Mendocino's Museums
 Mendocino's Kelley House
 Ford House
 Point Cabrillo Lighthouse

SPECIAL EVENTS
 A Country Affaire Events Planner
 Mendocino Wine and Mushroom Fest (November)
 Crab and Wine Festival (January/February)
 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival (May)
 Mendocino Music Festival (July)
 Calendar of local events
 All Things Organic Festival (August)
 Mendocino Cancer Resource Center auction (September)
 Annual Rotary Art Auction (October)
 Winesong! (September)
 Take a dog for a walk or pet a cat at the Humane Society's
Mobile Pet Adoption Fair

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
 Mendocino Art Center
 Local Artist Sev Ickes
 Arts Council of Mendocino County Events Calendar
 Mendocino Theater Company
 Our local brewery
 Live Music at the Caspar Inn
 Gloriana Opera Company
 Opera Fresca
 College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking Program
 Partners Gallery at Glendeven
 Erin Dertner Online Gallery (Erin's watercolor of the Joshua Grindle Inn graces the cover of our acclaimed cookbook: Mendocino Mornings)!
 Mendocino Artists & Artisans

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
 Go for a horseback ride on the beach
 Backcountry Trail Rides
 Take a ride on the Skunk Train
 Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
 Go Mushroom Hunting!
 Mendocino Headlands State Park
 Russian Gulch State Park
 Point Cabrillo Light Station Preserve
 Van Damme State Park
 Glass Beach
 Watch for whales -- on a charter boat
 Paddle a canoe along Big River or take a kayaking adventure
 Bird Watching
 MacKerricher State Park
 Climb the Ecological Staircase
 Montgomery Woods -- home of the "tallest living thing"
 Golf and Tennis
 Take a private plane aerial tour with Coast Flyers
 Pamper yourself at a Day Spa

TREAT YOURSELF WELL
 Pamper yourself at a Day Spa
 Stroll over to a full service salon with ocean views
 Take advantage of our "Rub and a Tub" special

WINERIES
 Visit a winery
 Husch Vineyards
 Navarro Vineyards
 Fetzer Vineyards
 Pacific Echo
 Lonetree
 Handley Cellars
 Wine Country Gourmet

~Victorian House : Nautical

Nautical In a gentle tribute to the sea, peaceful shades of blue with white complement the nautical theme of the artwork and furnishings. A daybed offers a perfect place to lounge. This sunny, second floor room overlooks the village with an indirect view of the ocean. Queen bed, private bath with shower.