The accommodations are always so special at this historic Inn. The Inn Keepers are very special…read morepeople who treat every guest like family; while taking care of every detail as it were a luxurious hotel. Every room has a story and named after a historical figure that has stayed at the Inn. Our favorite room is the Herbert Hoover room overlooking the mountains because it has a feel of a "treehouse" refuge. Rhonda's amazing gourmet breakfasts make this place worth coming back again and again. She manages to make special meals even when catering to food allergies. Very grateful to have found this little gem hidden in Sonora.

I did a review earlier this month but forgot to mention one thing. Our room had shades but they…read moreweren't wide enough to cover the full window space. So I woke up way earlier than I needed to b/c of light pouring in. We had the Earl Warren room. I don't know if other rooms have better blackout curtains/blinds.

We just experienced the best weekend at Courtwood Inn. The owners were super friendly upon arrival,…read moreproviding a tour, escorting us to our room and making sure we knew the layout and how everything works. We wanted to slow down and enjoy a quiet weekend. This is THE perfect place for that. The location is outstanding, nestled amongst the trees with great views. We opted in for the wine and cheese upon arrival and this ended up being our dinner. It was just enough. Breakfast on Saturday was delicious starting with fresh fruit and a lemon creme topping. Followed by German pancakes, made from apples grown on site, bacon, coffee and OJ. We didn't have breakfast on Sunday as we were meeting a friend, but it sure smelled yummy! They also put out a fresh dessert each evening. The attention to detail, luxury items, comfortable bed and cleanliness make this a safe bet. It's lovely, but not pretentious. Throw in the location, the kind and welcoming Inn owners and you are in for a fabulous stay.

We stayed here a couple of nights while going to a concert at Ironstone Amphitheater in Murphys. We…read morehad never visited the area before. First off, the owners are wonderful, kind, and cook the awesome breakfasts themselves! The location, view, amenities, and environment are all top notch and wonderful! If you are into tennis, the owners are retired tennis pros, and offer lesson games. They have two full size courts and this beautiful modern log cabin lodge on top of a hill with sweeping spectacular views of old natural California. They offer useful coupons to businesses in town with certain packages. This will be our go to Bed and Breakfast Inn in the foothills. This place rates with the best B&B's we have seen in Napa, Carmel, and the Mendocino Coast! Quite close to Calaveras Big Trees park as well. Thanks for a great stay, Chris and Larry!

We first met Astrid when we called for avails and found her so welcoming, helpful and charming to…read moresuggest the great sites of the area to take in besides Yosemite park -- prior to that conversation the only site on our itinerary. We arrived to Sonora by way of Ebbetts Pass, winding down through crystal alpine lakes, faerytale meadows and boulders and forests that speak in quiet and ancient tongues. The pass opened upon amber grasses contrasted against lovely sagey-colored trees and verdant yet rugged vineyards. It turns out the Victorian-inspired Barretta Gardens is overseen with a care as golden as the hue of sepia-colored days gone past and motherlodes once legendary for their bounty. Yet breakfasts are as simple, elegant and memorable as any contemporary B&B can boast. The proprietors Astrid and Daniel run an inn as refreshing as the Moroccan mint tea set out every afternoon to greet us from a hot day exploring Gold Country. We found Barretta Gardens flexible and welcoming to our two boys as well. Our only suggestion is that if they choose to turn off each room's A/C while guests are away for the day that they would turn it back on in anticipation for their return in the evening. Baretta Gardens B&B is a rare treasure I hope more visitors to the area will mine for years more to come.

Had the most amazing stay at Barrett's Gardens. My husband and I booked a 2 night stay and wished…read morewe could of stayed longer. The owner a Swedish women made us feel at home. The gourmet breakfast served was the icing on the cake. Joy her assistant was also such a pleasure. The property is tastefully decorated and located in the perfect spot. We brought our boat at aka "ship" and were amazed over the amazing lakes in the general vicinity. We are definitely go back there again! Thanks so much for your hospitality!

Thank you Sam for such an enjoyable stay!…read more We loved this bed and breakfast and can't wait to visit again. The house is beautiful and the rooms are as well, with a big comfy bed. Sam made us feel right at home and we loved chatting with her when we checked in Great breakfast in the morning with coffee/juice and the grounds are a great place to take a morning walk. Absolutely recommend to anyone visiting the area or even if you live in the area to experience history in a beautiful house!

This was our first ever stay at a B&B and Sam made it an absolute excellent stay. The rooms were…read moreclean and comfy. Sam made us feel right at home. Served us a delicious breakfast and told us amazing stories. Location is perfect for enjoying all the activities in Columbia.

My stay here was perfect. The space was warm, cozy, quiet, and affordable. I slept the best while…read moreat Garden Gate compared to any other spots on my 3 week trip. Gloria is incredibly kind, warm, and has a great sense of humor. I will definitely be staying here again next time I visit. Convenient location and the space sits back off the road for reduced sound. Nice place, great stay!

Garden Gate is a fantastic oasis in the heart of Merced! It's ideally located between the Amtrak…read morestation and downtown's Coffee Bandits coffeehouse (the best coffee and atmosphere in town) and just a short walk to either one. Accommodations are in an amply sized cottage behind the main house, across a lovely, lushly planted garden patio. It's clean, quiet, and private. Gloria is a wonderful host; I really enjoyed talking with her, and she made check-in and check-out seamless. I highly recommend Garden Gate for your stay in Merced!

This place is quiet! We felt like we were the only ones staying there. They let you order…read morebreakfast the day before and you can have it delivered to the pool area. The room was as pictured and clean, the only downside was shower water pressure is low around 7am. Wasn't an issue at night so maybe too many people showering at once? Otherwise everything was perfect

I cannot express how amazing the Purple Orchid is--along with its incredible staff and owners. We…read morehad our wedding here in September, and the entire weekend was truly magical. Having our bridal party stay at the venue and being able to host all of our wedding events in one place made it the most seamless and unforgettable experience. We absolutely could not have done it without Taylor. She was supportive, organized, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. If you're looking for the best wedding venue in the Bay, look no further. Our guests still talk about how beautiful the venue and hotel are, and how wonderful and welcoming the entire Purple Orchid team was. It was everything we hoped for and more.

I had a great experience staying here and honestly don't understand why this place doesn't have…read morebetter reviews. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded expectations. Rena was incredibly accommodating, helpful, and genuinely friendly. She went out of her way to make sure we were taken care of and gave us some great recommendations that made our stay even better. The room was very clean and well-kept, which made it easy to relax and enjoy our time. Overall, the service and experience were top-notch. I will absolutely be staying here again the next time I'm in town. And pet fee is only $10!

Rooms are dirty, had to wait for check in person was unavailable for long period..had problem with…read morenail sticking up between bathroom and sink area and also the strip at door had multiple nails poking up. Told persi but msintainve never came. Ended up cutting food on one in bathroom.. rooms aren't good blanket and bedspread had nmburn holes the towels are stained ...just not pleasant stay

My husband and I stayed in the Cedar room for two nights this week. Our room was clean and cozy and…read morehad a fridge, fireplace (controlled by thermostat), jacuzzi tub, robes, CD player, TV (with direct TV), and private back porch. There was also coffee in the room and a full coffee/tea bar in the dining area. The facility had a library den full of interesting titles, puzzles, and games. We LOVED the breakfasts. The menu included many choices: french toast, waffle, omelet, potatoes, veggies, eggs to order, bacon, toast, english muffin and fruit. The portions were extremely generous! The staff were all great including owner Michael who was very attentive to questions we had. We've also stayed at another of his properties (The Victoria Inn) which was also lovely. We definitely plan to be back and I can hardly wait! While we were in the area we ate at Jesus' Restaurant (Mexican across the street), Firewood (delicious pizza), and coffee at Aria. We also enjoyed hard cider at Indigeny Reserve! I definitely recommend staying at the Dunbar!

We got married here!…read more Shopping for venues can get discouraging with food and beverage minimums, extra charges and back-to-back weekend weddings where they kick you out the next day. This place is a cozy, green oasis in one of the cutest towns in America, and the value is incredible. They let us have the run of the place for the whole weekend while we hosted and set up. The staff made it feel like home -- such kind and lovely people. Breakfast for our wedding party was included. Anything we asked for, they made it happen, and we were able to control every aspect of the event: bar, catering, etc. Another perk I didn't anticipate was a 360 view of the venue from the bridal suite, which allowed me to keep an eye on everything while I was getting ready. The suite is basically an apartment, with a full kitchen we were able to cater our rehearsal dinner out of. Most of our guests were able to stay the weekend and walk to the venue from their hotels (they make it easy with their sister hotel the Victoria Inn and associated rentals). Our wedding was a dream that we're sad to wake up from. If this place calls to you, do not hesitate to book.

Another amazing restaurant in Sutter Creek. Reservations highly recommended. Crafty cocktails and…read morefantastic starters. We enjoyed the Brussels sprouts immensely. The short rib was fantastic as well. Service was hop to it fast and provided great service and suggestions for our meal. So happy we learned out this restaurant in Sutter Creek. Locals shared this is an excellent restaurant and I agree. Well worth the visit.

We wanted to spend the Valentine's weekend in Sutter Creek as it was also my husband's birhtday. I…read morehave had friends visit and thoguht that we would enjoy it. Each room at the inn (14 rooms total) are different. The website shows pictures of each room so I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I knew I did not want a swinging bed so we went with John's room. They tell you to park on the street and come to the front office to check in and then they show you where to park. On a Friday afternoon the street is pretty full and the spaces are very tight, but we did find a space. When you get to the house, there is no office or any place to go. You press the ring camera and someone walks from behind the house out to greet you. The gentleman walks you to your room and the key (on a large keychain) is hanging in the door. He walks you in and tells you a little bit about the room. In our case he showed us how to use the fire, the mini-split (Heating / HVAC) and where to park. The parking lot is behind the Inn and it is very small. It does not have 14 spaces, and if it is full you have to try and find parking in the alley. Because of this we decided not to move as we were able to park in the lot and we were scared to lose parking. When we took ourbags to the room, I realized that there is very little counter or storage space, not only in the room but in the bathroom as well. In the bathroom you have very little space to put your items. The "closet" that has no door is also very small. The head of the bed is about 4 feet from the toilet and you are looking right at it. The bathroom is pretty old and very pink. The towels are not very soft but the water did get hot pretty quickly. The bed itself is very uncomfortable. The mattress is very hard and every time one of you moves you both feel it. We did not sleep well either night. In this room, there was a mini keurig coffee machine and they provided coffee and creamers. There is also a small mini fridge. There are 2 chairs in front of the fireplace and a chair and small couch at the end of the bed. There are also a lot of books. With all of these things in the room, there is very little walking space and from the other side of the bed to get to the bathroom (especially in the dark) is like an obstacle course to not stub your toes or knees. The property is very quiet and there is an ice machine outside by the front lawn. However there is no breakfast or food available at the Inn. I really was hoping to have a great time, but by Saturday afternoon we were ready to leave. I just did not want to be there anymore. My husband convinced me to stay as we already had dinner reservations for that night, so we did. When you leave, you place the key outisde in the door handle and leave the property.

We rented the two bedroom apartment. It is downstairs on the first floor and has a beautiful little…read morepatio too very large bedrooms one with a queen bed one with a king bed a very large living room and a kitchen with a dining room table. There was plenty of parking and the morning breakfast was a good continental breakfast definitely would stay here again

Our recent stay at Inn at 161 was fantastic. Just a short walk from the downtown's Main Street, the…read moreInn has a rustic, "bed and breakfast" feel to it. And yes, they do provide a delicious complimentary breakfast. We booked a suite, complete with a fireplace and jacuzzi tub, and it was wonderful. The room was quiet, large and clean. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the two-headed shower was a nice treat. The bathroom, which had a chandelier, was as big as some hotel rooms. The grounds are also beautiful. Staff is helpful and friendly. Obviously, we enjoyed our stay as it was a great way to spend a weekend in the Foothills.