Stained-glass windows and ornate interior details compete with spectacular ocean views at this Queen Anne-style mansion, built by a businessman for his mistress in 1888. Rooms in a carriage house perched on a hill out back are larger, have more modern amenities, and afford more privacy, but rooms in the main house have more charm. Afternoon wine and cheese are served in the parlor. Pros: Exceptional views, impeccable attention to historic detail. Cons: Some rooms are small, thin walls.
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