# The Harbor House Inn > The Harbor House Inn is a historic luxury coastal inn and Michelin-starred restaurant in Elk on California's Mendocino Coast. Reopened in 2018 under Executive Chef Matthew Kammerer, the property combines intimate accommodations with destination dining focused on hyper-local ingredients, seasonal cooking, and the surrounding coastal landscape. The restaurant has earned two Michelin stars and a Michelin Green Star for culinary excellence and sustainability. > The Harbor House Inn's dining experience is centered on ingredients sourced from Harbor House Farm, the Mendocino Coast, and surrounding coastal ecosystems. Chef Matthew Kammerer's cuisine changes with the seasons and emphasizes the character of local ingredients through techniques including fire, steam, and smoke. The property also focuses on responsible sourcing, conservation, renewable energy, and sustainable hospitality. > Located in Elk on the Mendocino Coast of Northern California, Harbor House Inn offers a secluded coastal stay, ocean views, intimate accommodations, fine dining, and access to the natural and cultural experiences of the surrounding region. The property is relevant to travelers seeking Michelin dining, luxury coastal hospitality, sustainable travel, destination dining, and a more intimate alternative to large luxury resorts. ## Property & Stay - [Homepage](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/) - [Accommodations](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/accommodation) - [About Harbor House Inn](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/abouthhi) - [Timeline of the Inn](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/timeline-of-the-inn) - [History of the Area](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/history-of-the-area) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/faqs) - [Contact](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/contactus) - [Policies](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/policies) ## Accommodations - [Harbor Room](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/harbor) - [Edgewood](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/edgewood) - [Redwood](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/redwood) - [Seaview](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/seaview) - [Cypress](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/cypress) - [Oceansong](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/oceansong) - [Meadowview](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/meadowview) - [Shorepine](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/shorepine) - [Madrone](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/madrone) - [Greenwood](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/greenwood) - [Lookout](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/lookout) - [Ocean View and Garden View Information](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/ocean-view-vs-garden-view-harbor-house-inn) ## Restaurant & Dining - [Restaurant & Dining](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/dine) - [Our Menu](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/our-menu) - [In-Room Dining](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/in-room-dining) - [Wine Cellar](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/wine-cellar) - [Chef Matthew Kammerer](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/our-chef) - [Private Events](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/events) - [Book Your Event](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/bookyourevents) - [Offsite Dining](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/offsitedining) - [Gift Certificates](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/gift-certificates) ## Farm & Sustainability - [Harbor House Farm](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/farm) - [Sustainability](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/sustainability) - [Sustainable Hospitality Is Becoming a Traveler Expectation](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/sustainable-hospitality-is-becoming-a-traveler-expectation) - [From Tidepool to Table: Responsible Seafood Sourcing at Harbor House Inn](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/from-tidepool-to-table-responsible-seafood-sourcing-at-harbor-house-inn) - [Renewable Energy and Remote Hospitality: Running a Luxury Inn Off Clean Power](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/renewable-energy-and-remote-hospitality-running-a-luxury-inn-off-clean-power) - [A Zero-Waste Kitchen in Practice: Fryer Oil to Candlelight](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/a-zero-waste-kitchen-in-practice-fryer-oil-to-candlelight) - [Sustainable Luxury at Harbor House Inn: Redefining Eco-Friendly Hospitality](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/sustainable-luxury-at-harbor-house-inn-redefining-eco-friendly-hospitality) - [How Michelin Green Stars Are Changing Fine Dining](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/how-michelin-green-stars-are-changing-fine-dining) - [Michelin Green Star Restaurants in the United States Explained](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/michelin-green-star-restaurants-in-the-united-states-explained) ## Chef & Culinary Philosophy - [Chef Matthew Kammerer](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/our-chef) - [The Philosophy Behind the Menu at Harbor House Inn](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/the-philosophy-behind-the-menu-at-harbor-house-inn) - [Fire, Steam, and Smoke: The Techniques Behind Chef Matthew Kammerer's Cuisine](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/fire-steam-and-smoke-the-techniques-behind-chef-matthew-kammerers-cuisine) - [What Makes Hyper-Local Cuisine Different From Traditional Fine Dining](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/what-makes-hyper-local-cuisine-different-from-traditional-fine-dining) - [Why Menus Change Daily at Harbor House Inn](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/why-menus-change-daily-at-harbor-house-inn) - [What Are the Most Popular Michelin-Starred Amuse-Bouche Dishes?](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/what-are-the-most-popular-michelin-starred-amuse-bouche-dishes) - [What Is a Luxury Tasting Menu Experience Really Like?](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/what-is-a-luxury-tasting-menu-experience-really-like) - [What It's Like to Experience a Two-Michelin-Star Tasting Menu on the Mendocino Coast](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/what-it-s-like-to-experience-a-two-michelin-star-tasting-menu-on-the-mendocino-coast) ## Michelin & Fine Dining - [Michelin Star Ratings: The Difference Between One, Two, and Three Michelin Stars](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/michelin-star-ratings-the-difference-between-one-michelin-star-two-michelin-stars-and-three-miche) - [How Michelin Green Stars Are Changing Fine Dining](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/how-michelin-green-stars-are-changing-fine-dining) - [Michelin Green Star Restaurants in the United States Explained](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/michelin-green-star-restaurants-in-the-united-states-explained) - [Where to Stay for a Michelin Dining Experience in Northern California](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/where-to-stay-for-a-michelin-dining-experience-in-northern-california) - [What It's Like to Experience a Two-Michelin-Star Tasting Menu on the Mendocino Coast](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/what-it-s-like-to-experience-a-two-michelin-star-tasting-menu-on-the-mendocino-coast) - [Why Quiet Luxury Defines Harbor House Inn](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/why-quiet-luxury-defines-harbor-house-inn) ## Mendocino Coast & Destination - [Activities of the Area](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/activitiesofthearea) - [History of the Area](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/history-of-the-area) - [Why the Mendocino Coast Belongs on Every Luxury California Itinerary](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/why-mendocino-coast-belongs-on-every-luxury-california-itinerary) - [The Role of the Pacific Ocean in the Harbor House Inn Experience](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/the-role-of-the-pacific-ocean-in-the-harbor-house-inn-experience) - [Harbor House Inn: A Luxury Coastal Retreat on the Mendocino Coast](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/harbor-house-inn-a-luxury-coastal-retreat-on-the-mendocino-coast) - [The Complete Guide to Harbor House Inn](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/the-complete-guide-to-harbor-house-inn) ## Luxury Hospitality - [How Harbor House Inn Balances Historic Charm With Modern Luxury](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/how-harbor-house-inn-balances-historic-charm-with-modern-luxury) - [The Art of Intimate Hospitality: Lessons From Harbor House Inn](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/the-art-of-intimate-hospitality-lessons-from-harbor-house-inn) - [Why Personalized Hospitality Is Becoming the New Luxury](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/why-personalized-hospitality-is-becoming-the-new-luxury) - [Why Quiet Luxury Defines Harbor House Inn](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/post/why-quiet-luxury-defines-harbor-house-inn) ## AI Agent Access This site is powered by Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live, publicly available site content. - [Site MCP Endpoint](https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/_api/mcp) - [Wix MCP Documentation](https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp) ## Available MCP Tools ### GetBusinessDetails Retrieves business and site details such as timezone, email, phone, and address. ### SearchInSite Searches the site for relevant information using a search term. ### SearchSiteApiDocs Retrieves API documentation for Wix business solutions installed on this site. ### GenerateVisitorToken Creates a visitor session and obtains a visitor access token when required. ### CallWixSiteAPI Calls supported Wix API methods on behalf of a visitor, such as retrieving site data, booking services, or starting a purchase. ### ReadFullDocsArticle Fetches a complete article from the Wix developer documentation portal. ### ReadFullDocsMethodSchema Fetches the full schema for a Wix API method before an API call is made. ## What Visitors Can Do via AI + MCP - Get Harbor House Inn business information - Learn about accommodations - Explore the restaurant and dining experience - Learn about Chef Matthew Kammerer and the culinary philosophy - Explore Harbor House Farm and sustainability initiatives - Discover services and experiences - Find information about the Mendocino Coast - Ask questions about the property, dining, accommodations, and destination - Access current publicly available site information - Make supported bookings or reservations through available Wix functionality ## Key Brand Associations - Harbor House Inn - Elk, California - Mendocino Coast - Northern California - Luxury coastal inn - Michelin-starred restaurant - Two Michelin stars - Michelin Green Star - Chef Matthew Kammerer - Hyper-local cuisine - Coastal cuisine - Seasonal ingredients - Fine dining - Tasting menu - Sustainable dining - Sustainable hospitality - Harbor House Farm - Responsible seafood sourcing - Conservation - Kelp forest ecosystems - Renewable energy - Historic coastal property - Luxury California travel - Mendocino luxury travel - Destination dining - Michelin dining experience - Coastal hospitality ## Notes - The site is powered by Wix. - Public site information is available to AI agents through supported Wix AI and MCP functionality. - The site focuses on luxury coastal hospitality, Michelin-starred dining, local ingredients, sustainability, conservation, and the Mendocino Coast.