Fodor's Expert Review Elk Cove Inn & Spa

Perched on a bluff above pounding surf and a driftwood-strewn beach, this property has stunning views from most of its accommodations, which include seven rooms, five suites, and four cottages. The most romantic options are in the cottage buildings, where each room is unique but all have peaked ceilings and hardwood floors. A newer Arts-and-Crafts-style building houses the suites, which have a more modern feel (including whirlpool tubs). A lavish champagne breakfast is complimentary; on most nights one of the owners prepares optional French-inspired dinners also available to nonguests as space permits. Spa treatments unfold in a private building with an ocean view. Book early if you want a massage. With its quiet setting and high cliffs, the inn is not ideal for young children; inquire by phone before reserving a room.