The John Dougherty House was built in 1867, and is a hundred and thirty year old copy of an 18th century New England saltbox. The original settlers of the logging
The Keeping room at John Dougherty House.
industry in Mendocino came from Maine and the steep high pitched roofs of the early Mendocino homes reflect this heritage, rather than a need to shed snow in their current location.
An historic water tower, outbuildings and a separate building containing two cottages comprise the property that has some of the best ocean views in the historic district.
The John Doughery House is one of the oldest houses in the village and features some of the finest ocean views in the historic village of Mendocino. There are several large verandahs on the back of the main house and the cottages, which feature ocean and bay views as well as a view of our beautiful garden.
The rooms at the John Dougherty House are furnished with early American antiques, hand stencilled walls, Currier and Ives prints and provide an atmosphere that will take you back to the slow paced lifestyles of times past. Unique historic accommodations are provided yet all the amenities for a private, pleasant stay are also included. All our accommodations feature private bathrooms, queen size beds, woodburning fireplaces and most have colour television.
The inn features a perennial English garden that includes over 300 different varieties of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. Stroll in the garden's south facing aspect and savour plants from all over the world, such leptosporum (or tea tree) from New Zealand, many different kinds of lavender from England and Europe, or dahlias and tree peonies from South America and Asia.
In the early Spring our guests are surprised by the glimpses of the yellow emerging daffodils or the sonatas of bluebells under the holly tree. As Spring gives way to Summer the yellow and gold of the daffodils and poppies reluctantly give way to a myriad of multicoloured flowers which comprise the Summer palette. In Mendocino, this constant colour can last until November. Many of the different plants which were brought here from all over the world as long ago as the 1850's, have adapted to the rich Mendocino soil, producing gardens of rare and diverse beauty.
Mendocino is located 165 miles north of San Francisco and is about a 3 hour drive from the Golden Gate Bridge. From San Francisco take Highway 101 just past Cloverdale to the Mendocino/Highway 128 West exit (at bottom of map). This route takes you through the Anderson Valley where you can sample some of California's finest wines and champagnes. The drive up Highway 1 from the Golden Gate Bridge takes about five hours and is a beautiful trip up the rugged coast of Northern California.
As you drive up Highway 1, Mendocino is on the headlands over looking the Pacific;
take the first turn off from the south onto Main St. Continue on Main St. to Kasten St. and turn right. Drive up two streets to Ukiah St. Turn left. We are the blue house on the left two buildings from the corner.
