[2] The Highlands Inn was completed in 1917, with an official opening taking place on July 28, 1917.

[3][4][5] In 1922, Devendorf sold the Highlands Inn to Edward H. Tickle, later California State senator for Monterey.

[6] In 1925, the articles of incorporation of the Highlands Inn Co., were filed in the County Clerk office.

Will Shaw won a Top Honor Award from the American Institute of Architecture for the design.

[9] A portion of the resort still operates as a hotel, today known as the Hyatt Carmel Highlands, while the rest of the property is a timeshare marketed as Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn.