Harbor House Inn

Micro Wedding Venue · Elk, Other California

Two-Michelin-star inn on the Mendocino coast — full buyout, 11 rooms, 50 guests max

Right for a micro wedding

A two-Michelin-star inn at 5600 Hwy 1 in Elk with full property buyout for weddings of up to 50–60 guests — 11 rooms/cottages, private garden ceremonies, coastal cuisine by Chef Matt Kammerer. OLW in active quote process for client (Sep 2027 mid-week buyout proposal received Sep 2026).

Venue details

Venue fee

~$6,000 – $10,000

Ceremony & reception from $6,000 (off-peak) to $10,000 (peak). Full buyout of all 11 rooms required. Room rates from $450/night.

Capacity

Up to 60

All details provided for reference. Confirm specifics directly with the venue when booking.

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What to know

The spaceA 2-Michelin-star oceanfront inn on the Mendocino coast in Elk. The Madrone Cottage has a private terrace, garden, and a lookout over the cove — perfect for a two-person elopement ceremony and private dinner. The full inn and dining rooms host larger buyouts.

What's includedFull property buyout (all rooms) required — no partial or semi-private option.

Food & drink2-Michelin-star in-house kitchen; no outside catering. Elopements get a private, customized in-room or terrace dinner with a dedicated server and an optional private chef. A fish-free menu has been requested and is being confirmed.

House rulesElopement: up to 4 guests not including the couple · Larger weddings require a full-property buyout (up to 55–60) · In-house food & beverage only — no outside catering · Plus 25% service, 5% coordination, 11% occupancy tax, 7.88% sales tax · Fish-free menu to be confirmed · Weekday accommodation $9,000/night (all rooms), weekend $11,500-$12,500/night. Weekday F&B minimum $25,000 plus a $12,000 site fee. Menu runs $375/person plus $250/person for wine.

Amenities2-Michelin-star restaurant · Oceanfront Mendocino coast (Elk) · Private beach, gardens, and cove lookout · Dedicated server; optional private chef · On-site rooms (full buyout) · Elopement-friendly

On-site lodgingMadrone Cottage for a two-person elopement; full-inn buyout (all rooms) for a larger wedding.