Fodor's Expert Review Gaige House

There's no other place in Sonoma or Napa quite like the Gaige House, which blends the best elements of a traditional country inn, a boutique hotel, and a secluded hideaway. Black and white predominate in the individually decorated guest rooms, with muted grays and lightish-brown hues softening the effect. The main house, an 1890 Queen Anne, contains more than half the rooms, whose features vary. Two newer structures hold eight Zen Suites (there's a ninth in the main house), all of which have private gardens and deep granite soaking tubs. Four suites face Calabazas Creek (these are the most desirable); the other four have interior courtyard views. Magnolia, oak, and other trees shade the backyard and its small but idyllic swimming pool and hot tub area. Longtime guests declare the full breakfast included in the room rate a major reason for their repeat patronage.