I had the most wonderful stay here with my boyfriend over the summer around 4th of July. My boyfriend was able to get a Living Social deal. I don't remember the specifics of the deal, but he told me it was a pain to redeem and book over the phone. Lot's of calling and leaving messages back and forth over a course of 2 days or so. So I guess if you have a deal, be aware that it might take some effort to redeem it. Luckily for me, I didn't have to deal with it!
The hotel is nestled in the mountains, so there are plenty of outdoor activities to do. We asked the woman at the front desk for hiking recommendations. She was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. We ended up hiking to Sierra Buttes the next day, a moderately tough but doable hike for amateurs like us.
Our room was one of the Terrace Suites. It had 2 floors and a small balcony. Our room was pretty clean and cozy. The only thing we didn't like so much was the living area was upstairs, while the king sized bed was downstairs. So that made the space seem smaller since the bed takes up most of the 1st floor, and we also never hung out at the living area, so it seemed like a waste. I see in some Yelp photos, in other Terrace Suites, the living area is downstairs, which makes much more sense, so if we come back, we may request that. The bed is very comfortable. The little balcony is very nice. We sat on it and sipped some wine, while looking out into the trees. It was very serene.
There are some activities you can do right on the grounds. We played some golf (which I suck at!), and at night, we hung out at the fire pit, where we made s'mores. There was another nice family there making s'mores together, and the mother told us they come to this hotel every summer. There is an outdoor hot tub which we unfortunately didn't get a chance to use. We booked a couples 60min massage at their spa, which felt soooo good. Actually, it was my first time ever having a professional massage, and my first experience was great!
We had dinner one night at The Grille, which I will give a mixed review. We ordered 2 wood fired pizzas, but it took 45 minutes for our food to come out. Our server was wonderful. She was very apologetic and did her best to keep us happy. Apparently, the wood fire oven was brand new, and the kitchen was still getting used to it, causing back orders. The manager came by to talk to us and apologized as well. When the pizza did finally come out, it was good! We brought our own wine, and they waived the corkage fee and gave us dessert on the house. Hopefully by now, they have worked out the kinks.
In the morning, there was breakfast that you can eat on their outdoor patio. It's a simple, but filling breakfas with toast, waffles, cereal, muffins, oatmeal, yogurt, and fruit. Beverages included coffee, tea, milk, orange juice, and cranberry juice. There was a good amount of choices available, and it was nice eating outside.
Overall, I really liked it here. All the hotel staff are very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are nice and comfortable. There plenty of activities you can do on the hotel grounds and in the immediate area. The surrounding area is beautiful. There is something for everyone and is a great place for couples, families, and maybe even a group of friends. I want to come back here the next time I am feeling outdoorsy! read more