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| Address | 48865 Highway 1 | ||
| Location | Hwy. 1, Around Town | ||
| Phone | 831/667-2377 | ||
| Web site | www.deetjens.com | ||
| Room Information | 20 units, 15 with bathroom | ||
| Prices | $75-$180 double with shared bathroom; $95-$200 double with private bathroom | ||
| Credit Cards | MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | No phone | ||
Frommer's Review
In the 1930s, before Highway 1 was built, this homestead in a redwood canyon was an overnight stopping place on the coastal wagon road. Norwegian homesteader Helmuth Deetjen built the original units from hand-hewn logs and lumber. Folks either love or hate them. They're cozy and adorable, with old-fashioned furnishings and a down-home feel (the hand-hewn doors don't have locks), but those who want creature comforts should go elsewhere, or at least reserve a cabin with a private bathroom. Single-wall construction rooms aren't soundproof, so children under 12 are allowed only if families reserve both rooms of a two-room building. They're not insulated, so prepare to crank up the fire or wood-burning stove. Tip: Cabins by the river are the most private. If you stay in one of the two-story units, request the quieter upstairs rooms. The restaurant is a local favorite and consists of four intimate, English country inn-style rooms lit by candlelight.
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Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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