Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
North Shore
Tallman Hotel
HISTORIC HOTEL
( 888-880-5253, 707-274-0200;
www.tallmanhotel.com
; 9550 Main St, Nice; cottages $169-274;
)
The centerpiece may be the smartly renovated historic hotel - tile bathrooms, warm light-
ing, thick linens - but the rest of the property's lodging, including several modern, sustain-
ably built cottages, are equally peaceful. The shaded garden, walled-in swimming pool,
brick patios and porches exude timeless elegance. Garden rooms come with Japanese
soaking tubs heated by an energy-efficient geothermal-solar system.
Featherbed Railroad Co
HOTEL
( 800-966-6322, 707-274-8378;
www.featherbedrailroad.com
; 2870 Lakeshore Blvd, Nice; cabooses
incl breakfast $175-220; )
A treat for train buffs and kids, Featherbed has 10 comfy, real cabooses on a grassy lawn.
Some of the cabooses straddle the border between kitschy and tacky (the 'Easy Rider' has
a Harley Davidson headboard and a mirrored ceiling), but they're great fun if you keep a
sense of humor. There's a tiny beach across the road.
Sea Breeze Resort
COTTAGES
(
707-998-3327;
www.seabreezeresort.net
;
9595 Harbor Dr, Glenhaven; cottages $125-180;
Apr-
Oct; )
Just south of Lucerne on a small peninsula, gardens surround seven spotless lakeside cot-
tages. All have barbecues.
Middletown
Harbin Hot Springs
SPA
( 800-622-2477, 707-987-2377;
www.harbin.org
;
Harbin Hot Springs Rd; tent & RV sites midweek/
weekend $30/40, dm $40/60, s $50-75, d $100-190)
