BLAIR HOUSE – An Historic Victorian Boutique Inn in Mendocino Village
Blair House is an enchanting 1888 Victorian Inn set in the heart of Mendocino Village. With sweeping views of the Pacific, lush gardens, and cozy featherbeds, it offers a timeless retreat where history and hospitality meet. Fans of Murder, She Wrote will instantly recognize it as Jessica Fletcher’s charming home, made famous by Angela Lansbury’s beloved portrayal.
From your doorstep, stroll to Mendocino’s shops, galleries, and restaurants, or wander down to the beach. Spend your days exploring the dramatic coastal bluffs of Mendocino Headlands State Park, touring the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, or discovering nearby wineries and the historic Point Cabrillo Lighthouse.
After a day of adventure, return to the tranquility of Blair House. Watch the sun sink into the Pacific, breathe in the ocean air, and let us welcome you with the warmth and comfort of a true home away from home.
EXPERIENCE TIMELESS LUXURY
Blair House, one of Northern California’s most historic and luxurious retreats, offers an unforgettable escape where guests are welcomed by a garden of daffodils, daisies, and English lavender as they enter through the picket fence gate. The house, built in 1888, retains its charming gabled roof and intricate woodwork, while inside, oriental rugs and a collection of Swedish and American antiques complement the Douglas Fir framing, Redwood walls, and flooring. With its oceanside location, Blair House invites guests to relax amidst breathtaking ocean views, serene gardens, and rooms furnished with plush queen-size beds, hand-crafted quilts, comforters, and featherbeds.
BLAIR HOUSE WRITER’S RETREATS
Most people know Blair House for its connection to Murder, She Wrote, as the fictional home of writer–detective Jessica Fletcher. But beyond television lore, Mendocino holds an unusually high concentration of creatively inspired people—a place with a rare ability to stir up magic. This retreat was born from a desire to contribute to that spirit, adding our own chapter to the town’s legacy as a haven for artists and writers.
MURDER, SHE WROTE
Murder, She Wrote was a popular television series starring Angela Lansbury. Fans of the show, no doubt, recognize the beautiful Blair House as Jessica Fletcher’s home in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine. Universal Studios broadcasted 264 episodes of Murder, She Wrote over an almost 12-year period of time, and nine of these episodes were filmed in Mendocino. The Blair House exterior was featured regularly, although the interior was filmed elsewhere. Other locations around Mendocino continued to be used for stock footage during the show’s history.
OUR GUESTS
“Stay in Jessica’s House! This was my second time to stay here. I just returned home last night, and I already can’t wait to go back. The house is so cozy and walking distance to everything in town. Each room has their own distinct style and the beds are so soft. If you are a fan of Murder, She Wrote, staying at the Blair House is a must. Helen is a wonderful and gracious hostess. It is a lovely place to visit.”
~ Laura, May 2025, TripAdvisor Review