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Featherbed Railroad Bed and Breakfast Resort

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  • Each of our suites is a genuine retired railroad caboose which is nestled among centuries-old bay and redwood trees right alongside Clear Lake in Northern California's historic wine country.

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  • Featherbed Railroad Bed and Breakfast Resort Video: The Featherbed Railroad is a unique Bed and Breakfast experience featuring nine railroad cabooses, each distinctively decorated with an individual theme. Most of our cabooses feature in-room Jacuzzi tubs and all have an incredible view of Clearlake. With a huge variety of nearby recreation and over 20 wineries in the area, this unique and romantic getaway is the perfect place to celebrate being in love or just enjoying the tranquility of our peaceful surroundings. Enjoy our private dock, sit on the porch of our 100-year-old Main Station or languish in the pool or spa. Tony & Peggy Barthel are thrilled to create a wonderful retreat for you.

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  • Inn Details

    The Featherbed Railroad Bed and Breakfast Resort is Northern California's most unique Bed and Breakfast. The Featherbed Railroad is located right on the shore of Clear Lake. At the Featherbed Railroad, you enjoy the peace and tranquility of one of nine luxuriously themed antique railroad cabooses set in a park-like setting overlooking our private dock, boat launch and beach. Lake County's Clear Lake offers activities of all sorts, from boating and fishing to antique shopping. There are almost 30 premium wineries within a short drive of the Featherbed Railroad. Ecotourism is growing quickly in the region with hiking trails, kayaking and bicycling and geo-caching is very popular here too. Clear Lake has the cleanest air in California and the third cleanest air in the US. In fact, we have some great ideas for two- and three-day itineraries. We serve a fresh, homemade breakfast every day incorporating the incredible bounty of our local farmers. All the cabooses feature private restrooms, individual heat and air conditioning and queen-size beds topped with a luxurious European-style featherbed. The Featherbed Railroad is just 120 miles north of San Francisco and about 90 minutes away from Sacramento. Also near by are Mendocino, Healdsburg, and Calistoga. The unhurried local attitude in Lake County makes this a wonderful destination to anyone looking to truly relax away their stress. Join us soon for a relaxing stay in a genuine antique railroad Caboose where you relax in your own private two-person Jacuzzi tub and savor some of our excellent local wine. With nature trails, fabulous water sports, bass fishing, great antique stores and more, the Clear Lake area offers something for everyone and with peaceful, uncrowded country roads and a relaxed atmosphere; it's the perfect place to unwind this weekend.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Peggy is a groundwater geologist and loves the desert. Tony is a writer who has a syndicated automotive column and has written the book Wedding Horror Stories and How To Avoid Them.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Other Pets: Desert Tortoise

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Sleeping in Cozy Caboose

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Casinos

    • Watersports

    • Boating

    • Eco Tourism

    • Local Wineries

    • Geocaching

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  • Hot Deal: Incredible $99 Second Night Deals

    • 2/8/2012 - 2/15/2012
    • Regular rate:$190
    • Savings:48%
    • Discount rate:$99

    Stay in any of our luxurious DeLuxe rooms rooms and get the second night for just $99. This means that you get to relax in a Jacuzzi tub, enjoy our farm-fresh breakfast for two and languish under our centuries-old trees while laughing about the great room rate. We're close to almost 30 premium wineries but have only nine traffic lights in the whole county. It's a place to come and experience a more relaxed pace, yet is only 2 hours from the Bay Area or Sacramento. The roads are clear and safe and the people are friendly. Enjoy terrific music in local eateries, visit a lunch box museum, don't worry about needing reservations anywhere, forget about traffic, meet friendly boutique shopkeepers and stroll an 150-year-old town with authentic covered sidewalks just minutes away. We have two Casinos just a few minutes away so if you find a shiny penny, go try your luck there. Each of our rooms has its own theme and is housed in an antique railroad caboose. All feature climate control, TVs with cable and access to hundreds of movies. Most have two-person Jacuzzi tubs. February is the perfect time for savings you'll fall in love with and this incredible second-night room deal is available all month but hurry - this has been very popular and you don't want to miss your train to savings. Offer expires end of March 2012

    La Loose Caboose

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $220/$220

    Orient Express

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $190/$190

    Easy Rider

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $190/$190

    Wine Country

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $167/$167

    Wild Wild West

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159/$159

    Casablanca

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $167/$167

    Lovers

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $167/$167

    Celebrations

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $190/$190

    TropiCaboose

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $140/$140

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00PM    Check out: 12NOON

    • Minimum stay: Minimum stay required for certain dates.

    • Deposit amount required: Credit card required for stay with all nights paid upon arrival.

    • Cancellations: All cancellations made prior to 72 hours before check-in will not be charged. Those made after 72 hours will be charged in full for the first night.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Corporate
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

    • Government
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

    • Length of Stay
      Percent off: 33% Days required: 3

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9 am to 10 am

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Featherbed Breakfast Au Gratin
    A very filling breakfast of au gratin potatoes, eggs, cheese and smoked ham baked to perfection and served with home-made salsa and sour cream. We also include fresh local fruit, pastry baked and served right from the oven and even dessert!

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Lactose-free

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Pfannenkuchen (German Crepes)
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 15 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Lakeside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City

    • Lakeport

    • Distance to city: 10 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Coming west on Highway 20 into Nice, turn left on Lakeshore Blvd. You can't miss us! If driving east on Highway 20, turn right onto Hammond St then left onto Lakeshore Blvd.

    Airport

    • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Metropolitan) 105 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Sacramento, CA Take I-5 north 50 miles to Williams, CA Take CA-20 exit towards Clear Lake/Colusa Turn left on CA-20 go 55 miles to Nice, CA Turn left onto Lakeshore Blvd.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Nature Tours

    • Eco Tourism

    • Parasailing

    • Geocaching

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Rodeo

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Wine Tasting

    • Geocaching

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Table Tennis

    • Water sports

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    Getaway prior to my deployment

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My wife and I stayed here in September before I left for my deployment. We had a wonderful time a perfect getaway before I left for the sandbox. We stayed in Wild West Caboose, its a nice and cozy room that is perfect for quiet time. The breakfast the next day is delicious...We definitely plan to come back when I come home from my deployment..

    Unique with a Fabulous View

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband loved exploring the caboose details and talking 'train' with Tony. I loved that breakfast was delicious, local grown, and health-conscious (thanks Peggy). A great relaxing retreat!

    First Anniversery

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Beth and I spent our First Anniversery at this very unique Inn. We loved the atmoshere and location right on the lakeshore. We stayed in the Wine Country Caboose and were very impressed with the decor and ammenities. I also enjoyed having an early cup of coffee while reading up in the copola with a view of the lake. Tony and Peggy were very knowledgable and helpful in suggestions of antique shops, wineries, and restaurants in the area. They also gave us a packet of coupons with discounts to the various businesses in the area. The breakfasts were fantastic and couldn't wait to find out what they would serve each morning from the appetizer to the dessert which Tony pointed out no meal should be without. We would also recommend setting up a couples massage with the masseuse recommended by Tony and Peggy as she came to the caboose and gave each of us a very relaxing massage on our Anniversery Night. It was a very memorable Anniversery and we will be back next year if not sooner. Bob and Beth Evans

    Peaceful, Gorgeous & Fun!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Staying in a caboose that is decorated with a theme, with attention to little details, was absolutely over the top! We stayed in the Orient Express and it was cozy and comfortable. It also has a cupola, so we climbed up and opened the window and just relaxed as we inhaled the balmy night air, listened to the fish jumping and watched the moon set over the hills. A beautiful spot to relax and enjoy. We're sorry we only had one night to stay. Next time, we'll stay longer.

    Cool, peaceful getaway by the lake

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Clear Lake is a really nice lake so the location of this B&B is great. It is located on a spacious, park like lot of land. The themed rooms are cool, especially the Easy Rider, and most or all have a 2 person hot tub which was so relaxing. The rooms are narrow(can't change that) and could use more lighting. I liked that we can borrow movies, books and games from the office. The breakfast was delicious and a good portion. I would stay here again if I was planning another trip to Northern California.

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