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Guerneville's mellowest all-gay resort sits on a wooded hillside, walkable to town, and has
simply furnished rooms, little cottages with porches, and good camping. The large pool
and hot tub are clothing-optional (weekday/weekend day use $10/15).
R3 Hotel
RESORT
$80-150, Sat & Sun $105-215; )
Ground zero for party-hardy gay lads and lesbians, Triple-R (as it's known) has plain-Jane,
motel-style rooms surrounding a bar and pool deck that get so crowded summer weekends,
management won't allow guests to bring pets because 'they get hurt' (actual quote). Come
for the scene, not for quiet (light-sleepers: bring ear plugs). Midweek it's mellow, winter-
time dead.
Riverlane Resort
CABIN
707-869-2323, 800-201-2324;
www.riverlaneresort.com
;
16320 1st St;
cabins $90-140; )
Right downtown, Riverlane has basic cabins with kitchens, decorated with mismatched
furniture, but they're very clean and have decks with barbecues. Best for no-frills travelers
or campers wanting an upgrade. Friendly service, heated pool, private beach and hot tub.
Applewood Inn
INN
incl breakfast $215-345; )
A hideaway estate on a wooded hilltop south of town, cushy Applewood has marvelous
1920s-era detail, with dark wood and heavy furniture that echo the forest. Rooms have
Jacuzzis, couples' showers and top-end linens; some have fireplaces. Small onsite spa.
Boon Hotel + Spa
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
707-869-2721;
www.boonhotels.com
; 14711 Armstrong Woods Rd; r
$165-275; )
Rooms surround a swimming-pool courtyard (with Jacuzzi) at this mid-century-modern,
14-room motel-resort, gussied up in minimalist style. The look is austere but fresh, with
