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Dunbar House, 1880

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  • Inn Details

    Step back into Old World Charm at Dunbar House 1880, where you can relax in comfort and ease. Dunbar House is an intimate, romantic and private haven for adults only. Enjoy homemade Rosemary Lemonade and cookies on the porch, or sip freshly ground coffee in the parlor by the fire. Delectable afternoon appetizers with hand-crafted local wine await you in your room. You are invited to stroll through the century-old rose garden, and curl up with a book in the hammock, surrounded by soothing sounds from the trickling water fountains. It's an easy walk to dinner, art galleries, and boutiques. A stroll down tree-lined Main Street Murphys remains much the same as it was during the great Gold Rush, alongside upscale new additions.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Countryside

    • Village

    • Wine Country

    • Antiques/decor

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • Piano

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  • Summer Specials

    8/13/2011 - 11/11/2012

    Book now to take advantage of our new value rates, which includes all of our 4 diamond amenities. We invite you to view our current and last minute specials on our website at www.dunbarhouse.com. Once there, click on the Internet Specials box. We also have special 3 & 4 night rates.

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  • Cedar

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $275/$275

    Ellen Dunbar’s sewing room and sun porch is a two-room suite decorated with the Inn’s French basket theme. A queen bed faces the gas-burning stove and the private sun porch extends in to the garden. Luxurious whirlpool bath and separate shower, English towel warmer, local bottle of wine, coffee and tea bar and stereo system. Cedar is designed with lush garden green, red and white colors. A French door leads to your secluded patio.

    Blue Oak

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $199/$199

    A romantic hideaway tucked into the attic overlooking the side garden. This spacious yellow and white room with a queen bed was the former innkeepers’ quarters. Claw-footed tub with vintage hand-held shower. Access to the room is up a steep stairway. A private deck adjoins the room.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum stay: Concerts, Holidays and Special Events require a two (2) night minimum.

    • Deposit amount required: A $30 non-refundable processing deposit is required per booked room.

    • Cancellations: 10-day cancellation policy. Our guests are responsible for payment of all nights of the scheduled reservation. Cancellations must be made in the form of a FAX, Email or standard U.S. Mail. Cancellations made by telephone or left on answering machine will NOT be accepted. If cancellation notice is received within 10 days prior to arrival date, payment will be refunded only if the room is re-rented for each of the reserved nights. Reducing the number of days of a stay is considered the same as a cancellation, and you will be subject to the same policy as stated above. The minimum stay requirement will still apply. Departure before the scheduled departure date will constitute a cancellation, and monies will not be refundable.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Local bottle of wine & bottled beer in room.

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Intimate, romantic setting for adults only.

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No : Intimate, romantic setting for adults only.

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 a.m. or 9:30 a.m.

    • Serving location: in century-old garden, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Mustard Sage Country Sausage
    We make our own homemade Mustard Sage Country Sausage.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Artesian Beer

    • Daily fresh baked cookies

    • Port, Sherry & chocolate

    Recipes

    Dessert

    Death By Chocolate Cookies
    Serves: 12

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  • Location Type

    • Mountains

    • Wine country

    City

    • Stockton

    • Distance to city: 67 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Turn left on to Main Street from highway 4, go 2 blocks, turn left at the stone Monument you will see a white Victorian Inn. Turn into driveway.

    Airport

    • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Metropolitan) 131 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Sacramento

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Ruins

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Water sports

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    This B&B has it all!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We’ve been to many B&B’s, but none as comfortable and welcoming as Dunbar House. We felt so pampered that we didn’t want to leave. The breakfasts and appetizers were amazing, but their homemade Chocolate Decadent Cookies were heavenly! The small touches and attention to detail are what makes this B&B stand out. Thanks Rich & Arline, we’ll be back!

    Enjoyed being Spoiled at Dunbar House

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We celebrated my wife's birthday over three days in early April. Booked the Cedar room midweek and had the place to ourselves. Our fabulous breakfasts were served in our room each morning and every afternoon we were greeted with appetizers and a bottle of wine from a local winery. Rich and Arline are great hosts and were very helpful in selecting restaurants and local sightseeing. Would highly recommend the Dunbar House.

    24th Anniversary

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My hubby and I stayed at Dunbar to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. This was our first B&B stay, and we loved it! We were the only guests in the house our first night, so we had the whole place to ourselves for Saturday and most of Sunday. Very romantic setting at our B&B and Murphy's is a beautiful and quaint lil gold rush era town (w/tons of wine tasting rooms just a short lil walk from Dunbar House!) Arline and Rich were wonderful hosts and our breakfast and snacks were delicious. Can't wait to go back again!

    A wonderful weekend

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Dunbar House is everything a B&B should be. The rooms are cozy and warm, the staff are wonderful, the common spaces lovely, the numerous treats keep coming, and breakfast couldn't be better.

    A Wonderful Place to Stay!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We heard this B&B was great but it was better than we had imagined. Five star breakfast and afternoon snacks, a beautiful room with every amenity imaginable and very friendly owners and staff. We can't wait to go there again!

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