Locke House is a very large brick farmhouse with an interesting history that starts around the…read more1850's. Dr. Locke, her first owner, was quite a go getter, having 13 children, and needless to say, requiring plenty of bedrooms. The downstairs consists of primarily two parlors, a dining area, two kitchens, and private living quarters for the hosts. I love the lighted case that contains artifacts and the collection of medical paraphernalia belonging to the dear doctor. Charming, quiet, conducive to total relaxation, she has been lovingly and tastefully decorated, preserved and restored, thanks to the Eklund's major efforts, and put on the National Register of Historic Places. You know that is something special! All the B&B's bedrooms are located upstairs. A couple of rooms have their assigned bathrooms down the hall but you have your own key to your bathroom. Some baths have showers, others have claw tubs. Our room, the Bridgeford, had a Queen bed and a gas stove controlled by thermostat for heat. It was quaint while cleverly modern. The rooms are full of antiques, many were original to the family and the house. The stairway is steep and narrow, important to know in case you have physical difficulties that would preclude you from staying there. There is a computer with internet access, free to use, in the upstairs hallway. Eats: Our first day we found a tasty basket of snacks, cookies, cheese and crackers, fruit, sparkling wine, and sweets in our room. A welcome treat after a long drive. And downstairs, you will find coffee, teas, and some home baked goody for that stealthy midnight snack. And then, there are the breakfasts. Oh my. Prepare yourself for the royal treatment. Lani is a miracle worker in the kitchen. The smells coming from the kitchen....wonderful. There are a few choices in the teeny tiny town of Lockeford for restaurants, but a short jaunt to Lodi will solve any gourmet food cravings and dining needs. And there are all the wonderful wineries in the area. Thank you Lani and Richard and Kerri too, for your great hospitality. We loved sitting around the table with you and sharing stories. We felt just like family. It is gratefully remembered beyond words.

Connie and Dean recently purchase the Inn at Locke House and they are in the process of doing…read moreseveral upgrades as well as planning for special events. We stayed at the Inn on a Thursday night and it was a wonderful experience. The public rooms on the first floor were full of furniture, paintings and memorabilia from the 1860s to the present. In our room was an armoire that was in the barn to store weapons for the Civil War Mokelumme Light Dragoons, a group commanded by Dr. Locke and it was later used in the children's bedroom. You could see the numbers for the weapons and the names of the children inside this piece of furniture. The place was seeped in history, the breakfast was absolutely delicious and Connie and Dean were the perfect hosts. I almost forgot, the cookies that were available all day were delicious.

My best friend and I take a girlfriend trip once a year and this year we stayed at the Bella Vista…read morebed-and-breakfast. The place is gorgeous. We had so much fun. We reserved the Rio Vista suite along with the attached beach bungalow so each had our own rooms downstairs. The back slider opened onto a sandy beach area with gorgeous views and a pool. We took day trips to Grass Valley and Placerville and had an amazing time. Spent the last half of our last day there sitting outside, looking at the views and enjoying the sunshine. The owners are amazing... They delivered breakfast to our doors each morning and boy were they delicious. I am definitely bringing my husband back so that he can enjoy this place and the surrounding areas as much as I did.

Amazing view. Delicious breakfast. Gracious, accommodating host…read more We were in Placerville to attend a wedding and found this gem up in the mountains. While it's a bit of a distance to the actual venue, it was well worth it for the quiet, calm and very relaxing environment. Beautiful property and I wish I had time to use the pool outside. We stayed in the Bella Vista honeymoon suite. I loved it. It allowed my husband and I to talk. There's a calming and clarifying vibe to the room and the place in general. Spacious, clean, and comfortable. I would stay here again if I was in the area 100%. I think about this place from time to time. I actually miss it!

Great hosts, great space, great breakfast! Enjoyed our time at Bella Vino and would highly…read morerecommend them.

My husband and I drove to Lodi for the weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary and stayed at…read moreBella Vino in the "Merlot" room. It was a very large lovely room with en suite bathroom, also quite large. The room was bright and full of light, decor was upscale vintage and the king bed was soooo comfortable. There was even a vintage mini fridge in the room for snacks or left overs. Both spaces were spotless, very well kept. We had breakfast outside on the deck both mornings that we were there and Chris, our host, made us a different offering each day, with fresh coffee, oj, freshly cut fruit, something eggy and something sweet, we loved it all. We also enjoyed the company of our four legged hosts, Cosmo a statuesque white standard poodle who made sure to always have a toy offering in his mouth upon greeting us and Gracie a slightly pudgy super friendly tabby cat who did what cats do best, lounge in the sun and soak up pets from guests that happen to pass by. We will definitely be back to Lodi for other wine getaway adventures and we hope our room at Bella Vino is available next time we make the trip.

We have stayed at this wonderful, beautiful B&B twice. Trisha, the owner, is lovely, responsive…read moreand a joy to talk to. We came up to purchase a couple of kayaks and wanted to be centrally located to the Lodi Lake and downtown. This home is perfectly situated for both. BIG BONUS--- Each room has a bathroom...not all B&B's do and it is a must for me :-). If you need a lot of counter space in the bathroom I would recommend the Downstairs Suite...We were just in town to kayak so I didn't have a lot of stuff but if I needed to use hair tools and good lighting for makeup, I would want to be in the Downstairs Suite. We stayed in the Master Suite and the Black and White Suite. Both rooms are nicely appointed and the beds are SOOOO comfortable. The entire home is clean and cozy, Breakfast was delicious both times and we enjoyed wonderful conversations with the other guests. Check in was very easy and the neighborhood was safe and quite. We had no worries about having our kayaks tied up to our truck overnight. We look forward to coming back!

Great food, friendly service, and dog friendly. Unique experience and atmosphere. Very enjoyable.read more

What a jewel amongst the vineyards! If you are looking for a 5 star place to stay for that special…read moreoccasion, this is the place. From the linens to the décor, super luxurious accommodations set amongst acres of vineyards, each suite with it's own private deck overlooking Tuscany-style views in the heart of Amador wine country. Our host, Linda, made an incredible stay that much more homey. Each morning's breakfast was a feast, seated outside on the covered patio with stunning views. The meals were uber fresh (filling enough that we skipped lunch both days!). Every day around 5 you're treated to wine and cheese. Perfect location to wine taste on property or venture out to the growing number of top rated wineries. Walk amongst the vineyards or take out one the beach cruisers or trikes for a ride around. At night, the fire pits are a nice touch, or just lounge on you private deck for a sunset and a moonset. Looking forward to our return!

Perfectly Peaceful…read more My husband and I recently spent several days at GRI. From the first glimpse of this Tuscany-like villa, we knew we were in for an incredible experience. Our suite (one of five) was absolutely stunning. The Innkeeper (the first of three amazing Innkeepers) had the gas fireplace lit, and wonderful instrumental music playing, as she showed us our suite. The food was phenomenal: gourmet breakfasts, 5:00 wine and cheese, and homemade cookies in the evening. My favorite part was the patio with a fire pit overlooking the vineyard. It is difficult to find such peace and serenity anywhere. Aah... We anticipate return visits

Came across Eden Vale Inn when looking for a place to stay for a rafting trip with All-Outdoors on…read morethe American River. It's such a cute inn! We checked in after 6pm, so check in instructions were texted to us. Easy to follow. Was easy to find. We stopped at Wally's Pizza for dinner in Cameron Park based off their restaurant suggestions on their website and sent via text check in instructions. Great suggestion! The next mornings breakfast is texted the night before, offering some options like juice preference. And it's delivered around 9am the next morning. Since we had to be at rafting at 9 our first morning at the Inn, they delivered us fruit, scones, and juice early at 8:15am which was really nice. Breakfast was delicious, both mornings. And super fresh. We stayed in the Cypress room. Was as pictured online. Room was clean. The patio area is nice. We explored the grounds a bit our last morning and saw many places to sit around. We enjoyed some time up at the pond in the morning. The staff - I assume owners - were very friendly. We were very happy with our stay here and would return!

This place is really amazing. No kids, Peace and Quite. David and Karen are Great hosts. The main…read morereason I won't give this a 5 star is David told me they had a pond you could swim in. If you like swimming in moss and weeds then go for it. See photos attached. The second thing is they boast about having an outdoor kitchen. It is a kitchen without a freezer. I like ice cream when I vacation but no place to store. The facility is in Superb condition. The rooms are Stupendous, the one we had anyway. Very nice excellent air conditioning. The outdoor tub was outstanding. To top things off you can control everything from your normal switch plates/light switch. I would highly recommend this place but be Very Leary of the Pond that you should Not be swimming in. This review is from a 10 year Elite/Black badge. I sure hope this assists someone

I highly recommend this house! It is very clean, cozy, the house has everything! all equipment is…read morenew. I am very pleased. It's cozy and comfortable here. I will definitely come back to you Thank you.

We recently stayed there for three days and two nights. These are wonderful accommodations with…read morewonderful amenities. Everything was picture perfect, and our hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. And, not only do they allow dogs, but they can even provide a dog walker if you want one. Couldn't have imagined a nicer place to spend a weekend. It greatly exceeded my expectations. We definitely plan to return again.

We had a great stay. Chris and Larry made check-in and check-out super easy, the room was exactly…read moreas expected, and the view was gorgeous!

This stop exceeded expectations. Larry and Chris are wonderful hosts who've clearly poured their…read morehearts into this tennis-themed inn. Chris made two days of delicious breakfasts using fruit from her garden. Grateful to have found this place--they even set up a pickleball net for us to play.

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.