Josh Grindle Inn, Mendocino CA

Category & Type :

Lodging

Location :

Little Lake , Mendocino CA

Phone :

707-937-4143

Website :

http://www.joshgrin.com/

Information about Josh Grindle Inn...

Joshua Grindle Inn has grown in style and comfort. Building on its long established success, our Mendocino inn now enjoys the coveted Four-Diamond distinction (the only Historic Mendocino B&B with this honor in the village). Longevity being just one pillar of excellence, the many small touches evident throughout the inn, adds to the travelers' delight.
• Private, quiet, well lit and thoughtfully appointed rooms lull one into a state of blissful relaxation.  
• Wonderfully hearty and original breakfasts warm and satisfy.
• Easy walking distance to fine restaurants, shops and galleries, makes the Joshua Grindle Inn the perfect portal for your exploration of      Historic Mendocino.
• Many if not most rooms boast cozy fireplaces, Jacuzzis, libraries and magazine selections for all interests.
• Finding the will to leave may be the hardest part of your visit.

History

Mendocino began as a small mill town in 1852. It supplied lumber from the abundant surrounding redwood forests for the upstart city of San Francisco to the South. By 1890, Mendocino had grown to 3,000 settlers from all over the world, predominantly Northern New England. The settlers brought with them the personal imprint of their heritage, which has made a lasting impression upon Mendocino.

On a knoll overlooking Mendocino and the blue Pacific, the Inn reflects the New England heritage of its original owner, Joshua Grindle, who came from Maine to make his fortune in the booming redwood lumber business. While a raftsman for the Mendocino Lumber Company, Joshua met and married Alice Hills. As a wedding present from Alice's father, he was given land to build their home next door to the Hills' residence. Construction on the two-story farmhouse began in 1879. Sadly, Alice died in childbirth and did not see the house completed. Joshua remarried and eventually became the town banker and primary owner of the Bank of Commerce on Main Street in Mendocino. The bank was later sold to A.P. Giannini and became the Bank of America building, which still stands today at the corner of Kasten and Main Streets (currently housing the astronomy and science fun store: Out of This World).

Joshua lived here until his death in 1928. Not until 1967 did the house leave the hands of the Grindle descendants. In 1978 the home became the first small bed and breakfast inn in the village of Mendocino.