Rarely am I inspired to seek out a website to review anything — hotel, restaurant, event of any kind — but we had such a great experience at Stevenswood that we are compelled to record our impressions.

We are frequent travelers. We enjoy lovely hotels, gorgeous outdoor environments, great food and appreciate outstanding service. This place provided it all. The room was big, cozy and comfy, the bed was fabulous, the fireplace inviting. The garden is lush and the birds abundant! Llamas graze just across the fence next door, really!

Our dinner at the onsite Stevenwood Restaurant was exquisite, absolutely delicious. My husband is still raving about his fantastic pair of perfectly prepared lamb chops. I enjoyed a fantastic, juicy roasted pork chop with wild mushrooms and a berry coulis.

In the morning we wandered down a beautiful trail that begins just across the road from the lodge, only to find ourselves on the bluff above the Pacific with the waves crashing against those gorgeous, rocky Mendocino Coast outcroppings. Working fishing boats bobbled just offshore. The trail along the bluff is an easy one to navigate, peaceful, private, perfect with the sea on one side and a vast meadow of tall wheaten grasses on the other. It crosses a newly designated portion of the beautiful Van Damme State Park.

Everyone we encountered at Stevenswood was welcoming and gracious from our first greeting at the door, to every service person and finally the gentlemen who facilitated our check-out. I could go on and on, but you get the idea. We loved the place. Absolutely a pleasure on all counts.

Jacqueline C. Davis, CA

12/30/2011

Funny… we were there the same two days as Audrey G. and had a marvelous experience, also under the Living Social deal. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Had dinner one night, and it was outstanding (AND reasonably priced). Breakfast–included with the price–was amazing… have never had such great breakfasts included with room price. Didn’t have too many interactions with staff beyond greeting and checkout, which were fine (except that I can see how guests would want to be able to review charges prior to checking out— which did not appear to be an option). We did get good recommendations for where to go for a good burger the night the restaurant was closed.

Leslie d. Lafayette, CA

1/1/2012

I have to be honest here, as a small business owner, I have tried Groupon with my own business and it’s brought out the WORST customers I have EVER dealt with in my life. Even knowing that, prior to my coming here ( on a Living Social Deal) the reviews were so bas, I was prepared for a so-so experience.. UM, NO.
First off we are greeted by a delightful man named Wilson. He was so accommodating and sweet. 
The amenities themselves were not super awesome, but the grounds and the staff and the area, more than made up for that. 
If I could I would deduct 1/2 a point for the strange sink in the bathroom, and the above  noise coming from upstairs.
For 200 dollars, it was more than worth it. 
We were offered an extra night for 99, we wished we’d had the time to stay one more day. 
Also, we dealt with 3 different front desk guys, all very, very nice.. 
I think Living Social, and Groupon customers can just be difficult at times.. 
Sorry but it’s true…..

Cynthia K. San Jose, CA

12/20/2011

Just stayed here last week from Thursday to Saturday. We were supposed to stay one night but glad we stayed the next night. I was looking for an escape and this place was it, especially the Mendocino area. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the hospitality from the staff.

We also had the LivingSocial/Groupon deal and it was well worth it. Of course, read the fine print and if you do as it says, you should have no problem.

I was not expecting anything but for me to just relax and have some quiet escape. I got that at my stay there. I love food!! The breakfast there was great. The dinner was spectacular. i had the pork chops with green beans and mushrooms. So delicious!!

We stayed at the Auberge Mendocino and because it’s B&B, that’s what it was. It felt like home, comfortable, warm and inviting. First time staying at a B&B and really enjoyed it. We had the Chardonnay room and our view is the ocean, a little view but you could see it.

I know we purchased the same deal and plan to use it sometime in the Spring.

Stephen D. Sunnyvale, CA

12/12/2011