Rooms at Deetjens are cozy, rustic and decorated with a blend of antiques and funky treasures from the past. "Grandpa" Deetjen designed each room and oversaw the building of Deetjens Big Sur Inn in the 1930's. We have tried to preserve the look and feel he created in the style of his native Norway. 

Each room has a unique personality. A charming mix of French toile, cotton floral prints, velvets and crepe cover the beds and drape windows that look out onto lush redwood forest. Some rooms are decorated with furniture made by Grandpa himself with his assistant Stokes Evans.

We work to maintain a peaceful environment for you, extraordinarily different from the buzz of everyday life. To this end we have no televisions, stereos or phones in the rooms. Cell phones do not have reception at Deetjens. On the property there are two pay phones for you. Rooms can be locked from the inside only.

Our historic buildings have single-wall construction, and are far from soundproof. To insure a peaceful stay for all our guests, we can accommodate children under 12 only if you reserve both rooms of a two-room building. Please, no pets. All rooms are non-smoking. Prices based on high-season and weekends rates.

Check-in time is anytime after 4 pm, and checkout time is noon 

Reservations must be secured by a deposit in the amount of the first two nights of your stay.  The deposit is refundable or transferable only if you cancel at least 7 days before your arrival. There is a $15.00 cancellation fee.

All weekend reservations require a minimum of a two nights stay throughout the year.
We advise that you book weekends and holiday reservations well in advance.