Jenner Inn

It is a beautiful setting on the Russian river. We found that the television didn't work as it should. We went to the person we checked in with, who said he would come see what was wrong. He never showed up. We found rat poop on the carpet in different places. Not something you should find at a place that costs what it does. We found the breakfast bag that they give you to be below the quality of what you would expect from a place like this. The kitchen wasn't very well equipped. We had 2 spoons, 2 forks, and 2 knives. Glad that there was only 2 of us. Lighting in the kitchen is a joke. Also very few extra coffee pods and no way to clean the sink area, no sponge, etc. The sliding glass shower doors had no handles on them to open or close. Challenging with wet hands. Also there is a very strong smell of natural gas at the parking area. Could be dangerous, should be checked out. We won't be back. We stayed in the Monte Rio.

My trip was a little too short. I love the lobby lounge area at the Jenner Inn, especially if you’re looking for a little social interaction and the cottages offer a great private deck. I stayed in Gray Whale & Pelican Inn. Both are great, but if you have the extra budget, having a kitchen was great! It’s also a lot of stairs, to most of the cottages but with that, you get a private home feel. Next trip, I’d like to try River restaurant but the Tasting room across from the general store is so fun! Live music and perfect hangout spot! Jenner Inn is a great getaway!! Take advantage of off season, less crowds are nice.

I’m so sad to write this review. My husband and I booked the Treehouse cabin. It was recently ‘renovated’. I was so disappointed. The construction was substandard, thrift store furniture, missing handle on drawer, broken microwave and toilet paper holder, sitting area by the balcony had 1 chair only, renovations done cheaply and shoddy. When we arrived, we were given a bag consisting of gas station convenience store groceries representing‘breakfast served daily’ as a hotel amenity even though the facility has a full kitchen and dining room (closed). It was like staying in a third world home stay. All this for $550.

There were 44 steps up the hill to get in to the "Waterfall Cottage." Be advised, it's not good for people with asthma, bad joints or weak backs. You'll need to be in tip-top shape to haul your bags up. Reservations indicated check-in is between 4pm and 6pm. When we got there at 4:30, our room was not ready; and told to wait 30 minutes. (Another person arrived after 6pm, and couldn't get in since the Inn's office was closed.) In the cottage, views of the river (not the ocean) are limited. There's a small room off the main floor living room with a full bed, likely a converted parlor facing a locked, glass double door entryway. A set of narrow steps (more!) leads upstairs to a converted attic with 2 beds. There's a twin bed set against the wall, under the slanted roof ceiling where my friend bumped her head more than once. It was cold downstairs but hot up there. Each guest receives a bag with day-old muffin, a fruit and yogurt cup for breakfast. The restaurant is closed (looks permanent) but you'll need to go thru it to use the bathroom (after pleading for permission). Next time, we'll stay at the place up the street where I suspect promotional pictures were taken.