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Harbor House Inn
Elk, California, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Louis Christian Mullgardt, the Panama-Pacific Exposition architect, built this 1916 redwood house on the Elk headland, eleven rooms looking over Greenwood State Beach. Roff Barnett restored it as a kitchen first: the dining room holds two Michelin stars and a Green Star, and the inn itself wears a MICHELIN Key.
- 11 rooms
- Architect: Louis Christian Mullgardt
About Harbor House Inn
- The dining room holds two Michelin stars plus a Green Star; the inn carries a MICHELIN Key.
- Louis Christian Mullgardt, architect of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, designed the redwood house in 1916.
- Roff Barnett restored the eleven-room cliff house above Greenwood State Beach.
History
The Harbor House Inn sits on the Mendocino coast in the tiny village of Elk, California. The redwood house was built in 1916 to designs by the architect Louis Christian Mullgardt, using local redwood construction typical of the northern California coast.
Restored by Roff Barnett, the inn has become a noted culinary destination, earning MICHELIN recognition for its cuisine while offering an intimate coastal setting overlooking the Pacific.
The setting
10-minute walk to Greenwood State Beach.
Restaurants and bars
- Harbor House Inn restaurant — Restaurant · Coastal-cuisine focused tasting menu · Chef Matthew Kammerer · Two MICHELIN Stars
- Michelin Star restaurant — Restaurant · Chef Matt Kammerer
Experiences
- Dining at the 20-seat Michelin-starred restaurant — Coastal-cuisine tasting menu served Thursday to Monday evenings, plus a 5 Course Lunch Experience.
- Offsite dining by Chef Matt Kammerer — Bespoke Michelin-standard kitchen service at a guest's home or chosen setting, with a fully customized menu.
- Foraging and farm-grown ingredients — Chef Kammerer's team forages the coast and grows produce on nearby farms and on the inn property.
- Walkable gardens and private cove — Guests can walk the gardens and enjoy a private cove with panoramic views.
Amenities
- Private beach
- EV charging
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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