The Castle Inn Of The Lost Coast in Shelter Cove, California

The Castle Inn of the Lost Coast is the only property on the block, offering guests exclusive access to a private beach area with direct beachfront access. The location provides ample grassy space for dog walks and morning strolls on the beach, with seals and sea lions audible from the distance. Guests can relax on the terrace or garden while enjoying unobstructed ocean views and the sound of a distant buoy and horn at night.

Rooms include Queen Suites with Sea View, each with a private balcony, a kitchenette, and a flat-screen TV with streaming channels. The Knight Suite features a number keypad lock and a studio apartment layout with a private balcony where deer have been seen passing by. Two giant bedrooms on the second floor each have a full bath with tub and shower, plus balconies overlooking the ocean and beach.

On the second floor, a regulation-style pool table and a jacuzzi with a full view of the ocean provide indoor recreation with spectacular scenery. The property also has an outdoor fireplace, a games room, barbecue facilities, and a picnic area with outdoor furniture for group gatherings. The dining room seats 16, and the recently upgraded kitchen has everything needed to cook a meal, making it suitable for family meals.

Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to groups, and children enjoy the private balcony with a picnic table and the grassy lawn for playing. Pets are allowed, with access to the garden and direct beachfront for walks. The inn provides board games, puzzles, and a billiards table for family entertainment.

Black Sands Beach is a 14-minute walk away, offering scenic coastal trails and opportunities to spot deer, foxes, rabbits, wild turkeys, and vultures. Nearby dining includes the Venezuelan restaurant Mi Mochima for grilled chicken and empanadas, and Black Sands Cafe on the cliffs for breakfast with ocean views. Arcata-Eureka Airport is 166 km from the property, with airport shuttle and pickup services available upon request.

Beachfront: Private beach area and direct access

Rooms: Queen Suites with Sea View and balconies

Leisure: Regulation pool table and ocean-view jacuzzi

Dining: Dining room seats 16; upgraded kitchen

Pet-Friendly: Pets allowed with garden and beach access

Nearby: Black Sands Beach 14-min walk; Mi Mochima restaurant