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Feb 23rd, 2006, 07:19 AM
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A coastguard cottage with a view of the outer Hebrides on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. I rented it through Hotel Duntulm near the castle Duntulm. Great walks, food, scotch and beer every day.
Another good spot was the Barltlett Lodge in Algonquin Park in Canada. Had to take a canoe to get to the lodge.
Eremo Guadio in Lago di Como (Varenna) meant taking a cable car elevator up the side of the hill to get to the hotel, which used to be a hermitage. Had fabulous view of Lake Como.
Another good spot was the Barltlett Lodge in Algonquin Park in Canada. Had to take a canoe to get to the lodge.
Eremo Guadio in Lago di Como (Varenna) meant taking a cable car elevator up the side of the hill to get to the hotel, which used to be a hermitage. Had fabulous view of Lake Como.
Feb 23rd, 2006, 07:57 AM
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The lighthouse at Two Harbors MN, about 40 miles above Duluth. Go to www.lighthousebb.org. There are three rooms in the lighthouse. And in the morning, someone comes in to cook the breakfast....
And don't forget to lower the flag in the evening.
And don't forget to lower the flag in the evening.
Feb 26th, 2006, 04:24 AM
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Here's my list so far, any more?
Jules' Undersea Lodge - Key Largo, FL
For the first time in history an authentic underwater research habitat is open to the average person--sport divers and even those who have never before dived. And although Jules' still functions as a research lab, you will be pleased to know that it has air-contitioning, hot showers, stereo music, VCR's, a fully stocked galley, and unlimited diving for certified divers
Cedar Creek Treehouse - Mt. Rainier, WA
Cedar Creek Treehouse is an Earth-friendly mountain retreat, located one mile as the crow flies, 10 miles by car, from the Nisqually River Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, and bordering the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This "bed and breakfast" cottage is 50 feet up in a 200-year old Western Red Cedar tree.
Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast - Farmington, NM
This bed & breakfast is a luxury cliff dwelling located north of Farmington, New Mexico near the Mesa Verde National Monument. From the cave and the cliff tops you have an unparalleled view of beautiful southwest sunsets over the four states of the Four Corners area.
TipiTrek and Skyland Ranch - Everett, WA
TipiTrek and Skyland Ranch join together to offer a journey into the past. Live in a wilderness setting, eat native foods, learn traditional native games and skills.This is your chance to learn from experts what life was like for Native Americans 300 years ago.
Golden North Hotel - Skagway, AK
Built in 1898, the oldest operating hotel in Alaska. It was a two story hotel, moved in 1908 by horse and placed in its its present location. The Golden North is a place in Alaska where the past lives on, where the cries of "gold in the Yukon" still echo and where the sounds of barroom pianos and boomtown crowds ring out in the night. A place where the romance and excitement of yesteryear fill the air.
Greyfield Inn - Cumberland Island, GA
Greyfield Inn is a graceful mansion located on Georgia's largest and southern-most coastal island, Cumberland Island. Built in 1900, it was the home of Lucy Ferguson, granddaughter of Lucy and Thomas Carnegie. Rated today as one of America's Top Ten Most Romantic Inns. Cumberland, the nation's largest wilderness island, is approximately 18 miles long and 3 miles wide. A smooth sandy beach, sometimes nearly a mile wide, stretches the entire length of the eastern shore and has been rated one of America's Top Ten Beaches by USA Today.
Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park, WY
This rustic-style lodge, with log and wood shingle exterior is located adjacent to the world famous Old Faithful Geyser. The original part of the Inn, known as the "Old House" was completed in 1904 and includes an immense lobby with a huge stone fireplace. The East and West Wings were added in the teens and the twenties, with many rooms having been remodeled in recent years.
Eco-Tents - St. John, Virgin Islands
When Maho Bay Eco-Tents opened in 1976, the term ecotourism didn't even exist. Environmentally sensitive travelers usually had to "rough it" to be close to nature. This camp provides intimacy with the great outdoors in one of the world's most beautiful settings, with comfort and convenience, at low cost.
Saugerties Lighthouse - Saugerties, NY
This lighthouse was built in 1869. It sits on a massive circular stone base sixty feet in diameter. A sixth-order Fresnel lens was used with kerosene lamps. The foundation for the original lighthouse remains as a small island adjacent to the exisiting lighthouse. There are two second floor bedrooms, each with a double bed. The smaller West room has windows facing both south down the Hudson and west down up the Esopus Creek towards town. The larger East room has two windows looking out on the river and is large enough to accommodate two air mattresses for children.
Treebones Resort - Big Sur, CA
This Yurt Village is a unique lodging experience on California's breathtaking Big Sur coast. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with spectacular panoramic views in all directions.
Honorable Mention
Mount LeCounte, Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Wigwam Village Motel in Holbrook, AZ and Cave City, KY
The Madonna Inn - San Luis Obispo, California. Check out the Caveman Room!
The Shady Dell Trailer Park in Bisbee, Arizona
Oregon State Parks Yurts
Illinois Prairie Park in Peoria, Illinois, one can sleep in a caboose and, after waking up, look at their window and see a bision.
Ravenwood Castle in New Plymouth, Ohio
Jules' Undersea Lodge - Key Largo, FL
For the first time in history an authentic underwater research habitat is open to the average person--sport divers and even those who have never before dived. And although Jules' still functions as a research lab, you will be pleased to know that it has air-contitioning, hot showers, stereo music, VCR's, a fully stocked galley, and unlimited diving for certified divers
Cedar Creek Treehouse - Mt. Rainier, WA
Cedar Creek Treehouse is an Earth-friendly mountain retreat, located one mile as the crow flies, 10 miles by car, from the Nisqually River Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, and bordering the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This "bed and breakfast" cottage is 50 feet up in a 200-year old Western Red Cedar tree.
Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast - Farmington, NM
This bed & breakfast is a luxury cliff dwelling located north of Farmington, New Mexico near the Mesa Verde National Monument. From the cave and the cliff tops you have an unparalleled view of beautiful southwest sunsets over the four states of the Four Corners area.
TipiTrek and Skyland Ranch - Everett, WA
TipiTrek and Skyland Ranch join together to offer a journey into the past. Live in a wilderness setting, eat native foods, learn traditional native games and skills.This is your chance to learn from experts what life was like for Native Americans 300 years ago.
Golden North Hotel - Skagway, AK
Built in 1898, the oldest operating hotel in Alaska. It was a two story hotel, moved in 1908 by horse and placed in its its present location. The Golden North is a place in Alaska where the past lives on, where the cries of "gold in the Yukon" still echo and where the sounds of barroom pianos and boomtown crowds ring out in the night. A place where the romance and excitement of yesteryear fill the air.
Greyfield Inn - Cumberland Island, GA
Greyfield Inn is a graceful mansion located on Georgia's largest and southern-most coastal island, Cumberland Island. Built in 1900, it was the home of Lucy Ferguson, granddaughter of Lucy and Thomas Carnegie. Rated today as one of America's Top Ten Most Romantic Inns. Cumberland, the nation's largest wilderness island, is approximately 18 miles long and 3 miles wide. A smooth sandy beach, sometimes nearly a mile wide, stretches the entire length of the eastern shore and has been rated one of America's Top Ten Beaches by USA Today.
Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park, WY
This rustic-style lodge, with log and wood shingle exterior is located adjacent to the world famous Old Faithful Geyser. The original part of the Inn, known as the "Old House" was completed in 1904 and includes an immense lobby with a huge stone fireplace. The East and West Wings were added in the teens and the twenties, with many rooms having been remodeled in recent years.
Eco-Tents - St. John, Virgin Islands
When Maho Bay Eco-Tents opened in 1976, the term ecotourism didn't even exist. Environmentally sensitive travelers usually had to "rough it" to be close to nature. This camp provides intimacy with the great outdoors in one of the world's most beautiful settings, with comfort and convenience, at low cost.
Saugerties Lighthouse - Saugerties, NY
This lighthouse was built in 1869. It sits on a massive circular stone base sixty feet in diameter. A sixth-order Fresnel lens was used with kerosene lamps. The foundation for the original lighthouse remains as a small island adjacent to the exisiting lighthouse. There are two second floor bedrooms, each with a double bed. The smaller West room has windows facing both south down the Hudson and west down up the Esopus Creek towards town. The larger East room has two windows looking out on the river and is large enough to accommodate two air mattresses for children.
Treebones Resort - Big Sur, CA
This Yurt Village is a unique lodging experience on California's breathtaking Big Sur coast. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with spectacular panoramic views in all directions.
Honorable Mention
Mount LeCounte, Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Wigwam Village Motel in Holbrook, AZ and Cave City, KY
The Madonna Inn - San Luis Obispo, California. Check out the Caveman Room!
The Shady Dell Trailer Park in Bisbee, Arizona
Oregon State Parks Yurts
Illinois Prairie Park in Peoria, Illinois, one can sleep in a caboose and, after waking up, look at their window and see a bision.
Ravenwood Castle in New Plymouth, Ohio
Feb 26th, 2006, 11:06 AM
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Clayoquat Wilderness Resort
British Columbia Canada
Wilderness Luxery with high end massage tents and cabins on the water, Tofino green wilderness all around.
Red Caboose Getaway B& B
Sequim Washington
Stay in real railroad cars each unique and different and see the sunbelt of the Olympic Pennisula including wineries, lavender farms, PAcific Ocean beaches, dungeness crabs, Olympic mountains.
British Columbia Canada
Wilderness Luxery with high end massage tents and cabins on the water, Tofino green wilderness all around.
Red Caboose Getaway B& B
Sequim Washington
Stay in real railroad cars each unique and different and see the sunbelt of the Olympic Pennisula including wineries, lavender farms, PAcific Ocean beaches, dungeness crabs, Olympic mountains.
