St. Orres

"Ok this is gonna be long winded but informative. We were having a wing it weekend and found this place headed north on 1 after stopping by the Sea Ranch Lodge. ($600 a night) Decided the juice wasn't worth the squeeze and headed back on the road. Found St. Orres on Google and thought it had some charm to it and the pics of the cabins were quaint and on par with the rural area. This is not the Ritz nor should you expect that level booking this place. What you can expect is history, charm, forest vibes, interesting architecture, good food and a rustic cabin in the woods to recharge. Wifi isn't perfect but it works and we were the highest cabin on the hill. We had a lovely wood burning stove as well as a 2 person jetted tub along with a sauna built into the bathroom. No TV no other distractions and a balcony with two chairs facing the ocean to have our morning coffee. The main dining room has beautiful vaulted ceilings as well as living plants that drape from the walls. It is a site for sure. We talked with the owner multiple times and she is so pleasant and accomodating. The food is higher in price but not out of the ballpark when it comes to how remote they are, and the qualtiy they deliver. My wife and I found all the dishes we had to be really well prepared and executed. My wife had the scallops and I had the filet. Yes there is a lot of potato on the plate but there was plenty of meat and veggies to go around so you don't leave hungry. The desserts were on par with dinner. Very good and especially the ginger cake! They make a lot of it in house and they do a great job at it. That is the kind of food I want to eat. The grounds are a little spread out but definately walkable. You have views of the ocean with some redwoods that may stand in your way but very beautiful. We paid $365 per night and which I found to be a deal considering you get privacy, sauna, 2 person jetted tub and views. There are cheaper options with smaller cabins as well. Lots of other places up and down the coast are far more expensive for less. But if you want the fastest internet and butlers, seek another place to stay. If you don't mind starting your own fire and enjoying the redwoods with the ocean in view, snuggled up in a cabin all to yourself, then this is the spot. I highly recommend this place. I found it to be a great value for what you get. We will definately return."

"Stellar! I adored the cocktails and the mushroom lasagna. The resort is pleasant. The views are amazing as the people. The architecture is quaint and unusual. Recommend wholeheartedly."

"The cottage is awesome, with multiple views to the ocean, the sky, and the woods. The breakfast at the door is amazing and warm. The only thing not so perfect is that the barrier of the bath shower door is too high."

"Really enjoyed this eclectic stay in the woods. The old Russian architecture was amazing. Currently the hotel is closed so all the rooms are cabins in the woods right near the hotel. Rustic and comfortable. We had dinner at the restaurant which was beautiful and surprisingly upscale. The food was very good and the portions were large. $60 a main and smaller plates varied in cost. Highly recommended"