Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Elk

  • Sibo
  • Greenwood
  • Harbor House
  • Elk Store
  • Maritime Cafe
  • Beacon by the Sea (Bar, no food) 

Point Arena (15 min south)

  • Franny’s Cup & Saucer
  • Rollerville Cafe
  • Pier Place
  • Izakaya Gama
  • Arena Market & Cafe

Albion (20 min North)

  • Ledford House

Mendocino (30 min North)

  • Cafe Beaujolais
  • Trillium Cafe
  • Luna Trattoria
  • Patterson’s Pub
  • Fog Eaters (vegan) 

Ft. Bragg

  • SeaPal
  • Princess Seafood
  • Asian Fusion
  • Taka’s Grill
  • KW Saltwater Grill

We have direct beach access to Greenwood State Beach, which is about a mile long and welcomes dogs on leash. It’s a 7-minute walk, but the beach access is a bit steep.  For guests who can’t make it down to Greenwood Beach, we recommend Navarro Beach, which is accessible by car.

All rooms except Swallow’s Nest are equipped with:

  • Small fridge
  • Microwave
  • Keurig coffee maker
  • Tray tables

There is NO cell phone coverage in Elk. Most guests can get a signal by driving north near Cuffey’s Cove Cemetery or south across from Beacon Light. We do, however, provide the best Wi-Fi on the coast.

Enhance your stay with one of our special occasion add-ons such as:

  • Bonfire kit
  • Champagne and Berries tray
  • Bath Indulgence tray
  • Cheese tray
  • Gift Certificates

Call us or add these at the time of booking.

We have a Tesla charger on-site, and a 110V plug near the parking lot for trickle chargers. Coming in 2026, we’ll have 3 more chargers for EVs. Additionally, there are two EV chargers just a 5-minute walk away in the downtown parking lot.

We welcome dogs at Elk Cove Inn. For other pets, please call us to discuss. Refer to our pet-friendly page for more details on our pet policy.

Every weekend, from 4:30pm to 6pm, join us for wine, beer, and some snacks during our social hour. Meet other guests in our lounge area upstairs or on our deck.

  • Check-in: 4pm to 5:30pm. Late arrivals? We’ll leave a self-check-in envelope for you at the front door.
  • Check-out: Please refer to our check-out policies for more details.

Expect unpredictable weather. Our yearly average is 55°F with lows of 34°F in winter and highs of 78°F in summer.

  • Windy springs
  • Foggy summers
  • Clear falls
  • Stormy winters

Layer up, always layer up!

  • RVs over 21 feet are not allowed in the parking lot.
  • No sleeping in vehicles under any circumstances.
  • Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

  • 14 days notice: Full refund minus $50 or 5% of the deposit (whichever is greater).
  • Less than 14 days: Responsible for room nights booked.
  • Holidays: 30 days notice required.

Group bookings: 90 days notice required.