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Heritage House Resort & Spa

Property class: 4

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3 Bedroom Cottage
Ocean views, open selected days
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Balcony
Suite (Heritage)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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5200 N Highway 1, Little River, CA, 95456
  • Place, Van Damme State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Glass Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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3 Bedroom Cottage

3 Bedroom Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Cottage

2 Bedroom Cottage

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, Ocean View with Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite (Heritage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage

Cottage

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room (Traditional)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Ocean View

Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Full Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Little River

At Heritage House Resort & Spa you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Van Damme State Park and 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Albion River Bridge. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body scrubs. The fine-dining restaurant, 5200 Restaurant, is open for breakfast. 5200 Lounge is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Little River hotel include Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve and Friendship Park.

What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Skunk Train - 28 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Glass Beach - 33 min drive - 29.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Heritage House Resort & Spa

A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Heritage House Resort & Spa. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Heritage House Resort & Spa was completed in August 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Little River hotel.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1877
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Heritage House Resort & Spa offers 62 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 5200 Lounge
  • 5200 Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1877
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - August 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child aged 17 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 17 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Heritage House Little River
Heritage House Resort
Heritage House Resort Little River
The Heritage House Resort
Heritage House & Little River
Heritage House Resort & Spa Hotel
Heritage House Resort & Spa Little River
Heritage House Resort & Spa Hotel Little River

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Heritage House Resort & Spa?

Heritage House Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Heritage House Resort & Spa?

As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heritage House Resort & Spa on 29 Apr 2026 start from NZ$388, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Heritage House Resort & Spa?

Yep, Heritage House Resort & Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Heritage House Resort & Spa?

The closest beach to Heritage House Resort & Spa is Agate Beach (8.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Heritage House Resort & Spa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

What makes Heritage House Resort & Spa a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a private beach, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Heritage House Resort & Spa.

Is Heritage House Resort & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a private beach and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Heritage House Resort & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Heritage House Resort & Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Heritage House Resort & Spa?

No, Heritage House Resort & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Heritage House Resort & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Heritage House Resort & Spa?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Heritage House Resort & Spa?

Furry friends are welcome at Heritage House Resort & Spa, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Heritage House Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want the rudest, most unhelpful staff/ employees, this is the place for you. Especially lovely was the manager who threatened us with arrest after we complained about no heat in our room, which went down to 59 degrees. Let’s not forget the $ 35 per night “resort fee” for parki, free cookies and yoga which only happens on Saturdays. Horrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Deborah Furlong

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eujin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a lovely private cabin in the woods. Two of the bedrooms were very nice, and the bunk room was very rustic with a strong odor. The staff was very attentive to the issues that came up during our stay, but unfortunately, they were unable to fix our WiFi. It wasn’t functional for much of our stay. We were disappointed with the dining options in and around the hotel, finding the dinner restaurant expensive and the food not as good as we were expecting. The breakfast room was lovely, and the view made up for the slightly disappointing breakfast food. Overall this was a lovely hotel in a beautiful location with friendly, attentive staff, but not a food destination, or a place to work with steady WiFi.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of this property is amazing. Our room had a deck that had an unobstructed ocean view. The room itself was cute but was in need of repair. I would expect for the price of the room that the interior should be at a higher level. The toilet seat was broken, the cabinets were very worn and rug and furnishings looked very used. Overall we did enjoy our stay though and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Su

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view , cleanness, kind people and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Redwood City

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, but be aware that rooms vary quite a bit in appearance, and representative photos for a room type may look literally nothing like your room. We had a 2 bedroom deluxe room, which we picked as the photo showed a nice lounge area with couch and table that we wanted to socialize in with our friends, who were also staying at the hotel. Our unit indeed had 2 bedrooms but NO lounge area, which was really disappointing. Also be aware that there does not appear to be any backup generators- we lost power due to a storm, which means we lost WiFi and the ability to text and call (only Verizon has service in the area, so for many folks, you have no texting or calling ability when the power/wifi is down). We would definitely stay again as the location is gorgeous and staff is very nice, but we will be more cautious in choosing our room type and not travel during the winter to avoid storms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our third Christmas stay. The reason we came back was because the first two times was ideal. The location, the proximity to Mendocino, for walk around and diner was so very enjoyable. This year due to winter storms, within hours of check in, the resort lost electrical power. So no on site meals, hot water ran out after a day and no day hikes along the coast. Why were we disappointed, was not necessarily the loss of power, etc, it was that there was no effort to direct us to anywhere to dine or any real concern, about being literally in the dark. On top of that, the cost of nearly 2000 for three nights, was idiotic. Next year will stay home and donate the cash to somewhere it will do some good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zifan, orinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful site with cabins scattered in the ground. Rooms have been updated. I love the fireplace which is really efficient and pretty with temperature controller.
Beautiful ground
Nice deck
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mateo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and private cabins
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beautiful property. Everything was great - staff, breakfast, dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Heritage House experience is unique and being there to take in the whole property really should be the goal. The rooms are all great (been many times) and the staff super friendly and welcoming. The bedding is luxurious and the beds are “clouds!” Everything is well maintained and even the coffee is terrific!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great and very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First thing, the staff is absolutely wonderful. They made our Thanksgiving week an incredible holiday experience. Lovely folks from reception to the restaurant and cleaning staff. Our room was modern and very clean. The grounds and view are spectacular. We did not want to leave and neither did our beagle. We plan to come back in the spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosherie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

eileen, danville

Everything. Loved the place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the Heritage House, and overall the property itself is beautiful — the grounds are stunning, the ocean views are incredible, and the location feels peaceful and relaxing. That said, the room experience didn’t quite match the charm of the property. The room was fairly basic compared to the premium setting, and we were surprised to learn that cleanings aren’t automatic; you have to specifically request them. Not a big deal in theory, but it’s one more thing to remember on vacation. We also ran into a couple of maintenance issues: the TV didn’t work, and neither did the in-room telephone. We ended up spending more time than we wanted troubleshooting things that should have just worked. Individually these are small inconveniences, but they added up and took away from the otherwise great environment. Heritage House has a lot of potential and a truly beautiful setting — with a bit more attention to room functionality and guest convenience, it could easily be a five-star stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kei

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great place, great rooms, great setting. I had one of the higher end rooms and was frustrated by penny pinching measures such as food not being available on location at least during reasonable hours, or ordering breakfast à la carte and paying for it xtra. These seem to be reasonable expectations for a high end, largish resort, and even profitable if done right. The staff is great and they are genuinely pet friendly, although the pet fee was not at least clearly delineated by Orbitz. I actually regret changing hotels mid way through my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing. It has truly the most stunning views all around the property. Our room was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The staff, especially the breakfast and restaraunt staff, were extremely friendly and gave us some great tips on what to do in the area. Would highly reccomend heritage house and we will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was better than expected, with multiple options and a nice view. The room was very spacious, well furnished, and very comfortable. The location is perfect, just a 5 min drive from Mendocino town. The views from the hotel are also spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place to visit quite withe excellent views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025