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| Below
is a list of all Unique Inns ...
including a short description, link to the Inn's expanded page
where a full description, photograph and contact information can
be found and a direct link to the inn's website. You may also
click on the MAP links below to locate each inn by region. Click
to jump down to: British
Columbia, Washington,
Idaho,
Oregon, California. |
| Durlacher
Hof
– Whistler, BC: Durlacher Hof is Whistler’s most
sought after pension. Innkeepers Erika and Peter Durlacher created
their inn to capture the warmth and hospitality of the Austrian
Alps. Designed and built by European craftsmen, the inn is authentic
in every detail ... read
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| Oceanwood
Country Inn – Mayne Island, BC: On the
waterfront in Canada's spectacularly beautiful Gulf Islands, Oceanwood
is like a cozy and civilized English country house. Each room has
its own character and features: an intimate bedroom or a suite with
a sunken living room; perhaps a whirlpool tub with an ocean view
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| West
End Guest House
– Vancouver, BC: A classic bed and breakfast boutique
inn, West End Guest House provides intimate accommodations within
Vancouver’s dynamic center. Built when Vancouver was just 20 years
old, the Edwardian-era home is one of the last early homes in the
City ... read
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| Brentwood
Bay Lodge – Victoria, BC: Victoria’s
only five star ocean front resort, Brentwood Bay Lodge’s accommodations,
aptly titled “Ocean Suites” with spectacular ocean views, are beautiful
and luxuriously appointed, complete with fireplaces, Italian linens,
and spa-like baths ... read
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| Abigail’s
Hotel – Victoria, BC: Experience the
charm of this intimate and elegant boutique hotel located in the
heart of one of the world’s finest travel destinations, Victoria,
on Vancouver Island. Just three blocks from the Inner Harbour in
a peaceful cul de sac, the Inn with its Heritage ambience and colorful
English gardens ... read
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| Inn
at Ship Bay – Orcas Island, WA:
Inn
at Ship Bay stewards are Proprietors MaryAnna and Geddes Martin,
who bring their care for the land, their guests and for culinary
excellence to Orcas Island. The Martins have since created a destination
with one of the Island’s finest restaurants, featuring Geddes’
culinary talents
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| Turtleback
Farm Inn -
Orcas Island, WA:
Honored
as one of “1,000 Places To See Before You Die,” Turtleback Farm
Inn is located on Orcas, the loveliest of the San Juan Islands.
Set on 80 tranquil countryside acres with stately forests, shimmering
ponds, grazing sheep and crowing roosters, the restored...
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| Willows
Inn – Lummi Island, WA:
Perched
against a backdrop of evergreens, the Willows Inn features spectacular
views of Georgia Strait and the San Juans. Innkeepers Riley Starks
and Judy Olsen have enthusiastically breathed new life into the
nearly century old Inn and revived the tradition of the farm–resort
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| Fairhaven
Village Inn – Bellingham, WA:
The
Fairhaven Village Inn is located in the heart of Fairhaven, an
1890’s historic district on Bellingham Bay. Guests are just footsteps
to 24 dining establishments, waterfront trails, entertainment,
an outdoor market, and one-of-a-kind shops. The bay hosts a small
working harbor ...
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| The
Shelburne Inn – Seaview, WA:
An award-winning classic, The Shelburne Inn has operated since
1896 and boasts antique-filled rooms with fine art work. A sanctuary
for nature lovers, the Inn is located just a breath away from
the longest beach in North America. Lighthouses, ocean vistas,
and old-growth forests
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| Lodge
at Sandpoint -
Sandpoint, ID:
Until
2007, Idaho’s spectacularly beautiful panhandle with its lakes
and mountains offered little for the discerning traveler. No longer:
Glenn Harvey and Leslie Wood have created a magnificent getaway
resort just outside Sandpoint. Overlooking Lake Pend
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| River
Dance Lodge -
Kooskia, ID:
In
the midst of Idaho’s mountain ranges and wild rivers, Betsy Bowen
and Peter Grubb have created River Dance Lodge, a collection of
custom-built log cabins and restaurant that serve as a base camp
for wilderness experiences. Surrounded by natural beauty, accommodations
are
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| Portland’s
White House – Portland, OR:
Remarkably
similar to the D.C. landmark, the magnificent 1911 Portland’s
White House is reason enough to visit the city’s Northeast Historic
Irvington District. The former summer home of lumber baron Robert
Lytle has been exquisitely restored by innkeeper Lanning Blanks
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| Black
Walnut Inn -
Dundee, OR:
In
the heart of Oregon’s wine country, set against the Red Hills
of Dundee, the Black Walnut Inn epitomizes this state’s eclectic
culture. A Tuscan–styled villa with the Cascades as backdrop,
the Inn is surrounded by acres of Pinot Noir vines and contrasting
forest. Old world charm
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| Overleaf
Lodge & Spa -
Yachats, OR:
Overleaf
Lodge sits above Oregon’s rugged coast, with pounding surf and
tide pools just a few feet from the Lodge. Accommodations offer
spectacular ocean views, many from private hot tubs. Created
by the Roslund family, the Lodge is an oceanfront haven on Oregon’s
pristine
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| Campbell
House Inn – Eugene, OR:
Just
two blocks from downtown Eugene rises the magnificent Campbell
House, a Victorian estate built in 1892 and lovingly restored
and expanded by Myra Plant. The Campbell House’s bucolic setting
provides a retreat within this dynamic city. The gardens are
an oasis with a gazebo
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| Excelsior
Inn – Eugene, OR:
Just
a block from the University of Oregon is Eugene’s Excelsior
Inn. Overseen by owner Chef Maurizio Paparo, the Inn offers
accommodations named after renowned classical composers. The
rooms blend Old World charm with contemporary comforts and attentive
service
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| The
Lodge at Suttle Lake -
Sisters,
OR:
For
ten thousand years people journeyed to Suttle Lake – some to
live and others to visit and be inspired by its beauty and tranquility.
With childhood memories of the lake and of a lodge long since
gone, Ronda Sneva returned to this glacial valley inspired to
build a beautiful new
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| Pine
Ridge Inn – Bend, OR:
On
the road to Mt. Bachelor traversing the ridge above the Deschutes
River Canyon, the Pine Ridge Inn is that special combination
of small county inn and hotel. The generous breakfasts and evening
wine and cheese socials are only the beginning. Here the small
things matter
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| Steamboat
Inn – Steamboat, OR:
An
absolutely exquisite inn along the crystalline North Umpqua
River in the Umpqua National Forest, the Steamboat Inn offers
a wonderful variety of beautifully appointed streamside cabins,
hideaway cottages, luxurious suites, and fully furnished homes.
The evening dinner
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| Tu
Tu’ Tun Lodge – Gold Beach, OR:
Built
in tranquil woodlands, this gracious haven sits along the north
bank of the majestic Rogue River (seven miles inland from Gold
Beach). A massive river-rock fireplace dominates the contemporary
cedar-planked main lodge, which houses a handsome timbered lounge,
cozy bar, and dining room
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| Jacksonville
Inn – Jacksonville, OR:
This
exceptional hotel and gourmet restaurant are at the very center
of historic Jacksonville. Founded in 1861 during Oregon’s gold
rush, the Inn is a short walk from the world-renowned Peter
Britt Music Festival. This National Historic Landmark offers
accommodations combining
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| Winchester
Inn – Ashland, OR:
On
a quiet hillside with English tiered gardens graced with a picturesque
gazebo, this vintage collection of Victorian dwellings are just
up the street from the world- renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival,
the Oregon Cabaret Theatre, shopping, and exciting art galleries.
However, it is not its proximity ...
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| Carter
House – Eureka, CA:
Mark
and Christi Carter led the redevelopment of Eureka’s once-forgotten
Old Town when they created their first Victorian Mansion. Today,
the Carters provide outstanding hospitality in four gracious
Victorians offering a wide variety of stylish, uncluttered rooms
with luxurious amenities
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| Stanford
Inn –
Mendocino, CA: Nestled
on a hillside, the exquisite Stanford Inn sits atop a meadow
overlooking Mendocino Bay. Embodying the best of the rugged
Mendocino Coast, the Inn is a haven. The rambling lobby, guest
rooms, and suites are paneled in pine and redwood. Every detail
is attended to, from
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| Harbor
House Inn – Elk, CA:
Standing
vigil on a rocky cliff overlooking spectacular Greenwood Cove
and its dramatic rock formations, this classic 1916 Arts and
Crafts lodge has been beautifully restored. Guest rooms, most
with stunning panoramic ocean views, feature classic and antique
furnishings, and ...
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| Tallman
Hotel -
Upper Lake, CA:
An
incredible find in the hinterlands of Northern California, Clear
Lake’s Tallman Hotel has been lovingly restored by Lynne and
Bernard Butcher to reflect the elegance of its past life. The
Butchers have surrounded the 1890’s main building with beautiful
gardens and contemporary touches ...
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| Honor
Mansion – Healdsburg, CA:
Located
in the center of Sonoma County’s Dry Creek, Russian River, and
Alexander wine valleys, the Honor Mansion is a beautiful 1883
Victorian transformed into an intimate resort by Steve and Cathi
Fowler. On four acres of landscaped grounds, the Inn offers
tennis, bocce
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| Cottage
Grove Inn – Calistoga, CA:
Nestled
among a grove of century old Siberian Elms in the Napa Valley
are the luxury cottages of Cottage Grove Inn. The charming exterior
of each belies an interior featuring two-person spa tubs, fireplaces,
reclaimed wood floors, and exquisite décor juxtaposed with hi-tech
amenities
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| The
Wine Country Inn – St. Helena,
CA: For
over thirty years, three generations of the Smith family have
been welcoming guests to their little slice of Heaven. Nestled
amongst Napa Valley’s vineyards, the Inn is a tranquil oasis
in the heart of California’s wine country. With antique-filled
rooms, relaxing spa
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| 1801
First Inn
- Napa, CA:
Designed
in 1903 by renowned architect William Corlett, 1801 First has
been transformed into a boutique luxury inn, located in the
heart of downtown Napa. Stylish décor, stunning courtyard gardens
and outstanding service help to provide an experience of relaxed
sophistication
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| Inn
at Occidental – Occidental,
CA: In
the stunning valleys where Sonoma’s vineyards meet the Redwoods
just an hour north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge is
Occidental, a quaint village famous originally for family-style
Italian dining and, today, for the Inn at Occidental. The Inn’s
Main House built in 1876 has been
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| Pelican
Inn – Muir Beach, CA:
Just
beyond San Francisco’s Golden Gate is California’s “bit of England.”
Rising in the midst of a valley near hidden Muir Beach, is the
semi-timbered Pelican Inn, which feels centuries’ old with its
slate roof, roaring fireplace, 17th century antiques, and lead-glass
windows
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| Washington
Square Inn
- San Francisco, CA:
In
North Beach, the most romantic and fabled neighborhood of San
Francisco is Maria and Daniel Levin’s Washington Square Inn.
This small boutique hotel offers the intimacy of a bed and breakfast
in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. The rooms
are intimate
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| Groveland
Hotel – Groveland, CA:
On
the National Register of Historic Places, the Groveland Hotel,
built in 1849, was known as “the best house on the hill” during
the Gold Rush. Peggy and Grover Mosley painstakingly restored
the adobe hotel and neighboring 1914 Queen Anne Victorian. Their
dream was to recreate
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| Old
Monterey Inn – Monterey, CA:
The
Old Monterey Inn in the heart of Monterey embodies the finest
traditions of this timelessly gorgeous California destination.
Rooms are luxurious and the attention to detail is impeccable.
Set amidst an acre of spectacular gardens on a quiet, oak-studded
hillside, this 1929
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| Cypress
Inn - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA:
At
the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California’s acclaimed destination,
is the Cypress Inn. The Inn embodies the Mediterranean charm
of old Carmel – the living room is distinguished by its vaulted
ceiling and welcoming fireplace, the courtyard by its beautiful
landscaping
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| Vagabond’s
House - Carmel-by-the-Sea,
CA: The
“Tiffany Diamond” of Carmel, the Vagabond’s House is a block
from galleries, boutiques, and outstanding restaurants. The
handsome brick and semi-timbered Tudor inn is Carmel.
Antique-laden rooms surround a magical stone courtyard with
a great oak standing watch
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| Villa
Toscana - Paso Robles, CA:
Overlooking
the Martin & Weyrich vineyard, Villa Toscana is a Tuscan-style
palazzo. Exquisitely detailed, the Inn features hand made imported
tile, custom tables, high ceilings with rough-hewn beams and
breathtaking views. David & Mary Weyrich’s love of beauty
is obvious
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| The
Carlton Hotel -
Atascadero, CA:
The
Carlton Hotel, built in 1929, attracted the attention of vintner
David Weyrich and two friends, David Crabtree and Steve Landaker.
The trio more than exquisitely restored it, they amplified and
enhanced it – from handcrafted ironwork for the central staircase
to meticulous
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| The
Avalon Hotel - Catalina, CA:
On
the site of Catalina’s former gentlemen’s club, Rock and Kathleen
Gosselin and Carl Lambert have created Avalon’s premier boutique
inn. Constructed with meticulous detail, the hotel has a distinctively
Californian craftsman’s style. Inspired by Greene and Greene,
the owners have
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| Casa
Laguna Inn - Laguna Beach,
CA: On
a terraced hillside with tropical gardens and flower-splashed
patios, the historic Casa Laguna exudes the ambiance reminiscent
of a time when Laguna Beach was an artists' colony and a hideaway
for film stars. The secluded patios enhance the sense that this
classic
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| The
B&B Inn at La Jolla - La
Jolla, CA: This
elegant Inn began life in 1913 as a residence designed by master
architect Irving Gill. The gardens were created by noted horticulturist
Kate Sessions, who spared nothing in their design. Today, the
Inn is a La Jolla landmark, epitomizing all that this beautiful
seaside village
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