Budget B&B's in Sonoma
 

We are going to California in mid October and are looking for a resonably priced (low $100) or less B&B in the Sonoma area. We will be staying a Sunday and possibly a Monday night before continuing our trek down the coast. As Canadians with our dollar at such a low we really dont want to spend too much for a room. Any other suggestions for Monterey, Carmel, San Luis Opisbo or Santa Barbara welcome. Thanks for your help.<BR>

Carly, I can't personally recommend a B&B in Sonoma, as we usually stay in hotels, but I got an email from Frommers this morning with a link to some deals on lodging in California:<BR><BR>http://www.findyourselfincalifornia.com/californiafinds.asp<BR><BR>There are some reasonable listings for Sonoma county, and the other spots you're visiting. Might find yourself something there.

Carly,<BR> We stayed at the Camellia Inn in the wonderful town of Healdsburg. A really lovely place within walking distance to the town, shops, restaurants. While most of their rooms were in the 150 range, they had a tiny, cute one called the Demitasse (with private bath across the hall) that rents from 89-99 depending on the day. Check it out! camelliainn.com

Thanks so much for your help Susan and Linda. What hotels do you stay in Susan? We are not just looking at B&B's.

We just stayed at the Lodge at Sonoma and because we had our two kids with us we paid extra for a cottage room. However, you can get rooms at the Lodge through priceline if you play your cards right, for under $100. If you choose to go this route, have a look at biddingfortravel.com and don't be afraid to post there asking for bidding advice. The moderators there will tell you exactly how to bid to get what you want.<BR><BR>We also have stayed at the Best Western Inn at the Vines in Sonoma, for I think $169. I prefer to be in Sonoma town, but Healdsburg is lovely too. My only advice would be not to stay in Santa Rosa, as it is not a charming small town like Sonoma or Healdsburg.

Try the old Sonoma Hotel, a historic building in the center of town. Maya Angelou wrote "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" while staying here.