Fodor's Expert Review Cactusberry Lodge

This great-value guesthouse in an appealing shade of cinnamon terra cotta (a.k.a. cactusberry) is in a quiet neighborhood that is still within walking distance of some attractions and restaurants. The owner, Barbara, provides attentive service to a maximum of 14 guests and will even assemble personalized tours on request. A comfy common lounge upstairs has a TV, honor bar, and DVDs and books for your use, as well as a lovely sundeck with mountain view.

YOU SHOULD KNOW This is a Victorian-era former private home, so some of the rooms can feel a bit small.

room

Rooms may be small but they are stylish and very comfortable for the price, in warm colors with some quirky decor (large black and white portraits of bulls and hippos, for example). All beds are extra long, and rooms upstairs have ceiling fans and a/c, whereas downstairs there are fans only.

Room 5 is the largest and has its own private deck.

bathroom

The bathrooms have showers over baths, white tiles and attractive mirrors, and are shiningly clean.

lobby

The 'lobby' at this small guesthouse is really just Barbara and team providing stellar service for guests, day in, day out.

spa

Massage treatments can be arranged in the rooms.

dining

Guests can choose continental or full English breakfasts in the cozy breakfast room or the backyard.

drinking

There's an honor bar, and guests can take drinks to the sundeck or backyard, too, and enjoy them in the shade of the eucalyptus tree.