Located centrally in Anderson Valley in the tiny village of Boonville, the Boonville Hotel is what would best be described as country luxury. Set just off of Highway 128, it houses 10 comfortable rooms in the main building and two larger suites in a separate, creek-side home. We stayed in the Bungalow, which is one of the two suites. Our room had its own private entrance, porch with chairs and a hammock (nice touch!), and an enclosed patio. The main sleeping room had a sitting area, comfortable, queen-sized down bed, and was very airy. The bathroom had an oversized clay bathtub which made it very easy for a couple to share.
Outside of both buildings sits a garden full of fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables. This is regularly harvested by the owners who, as gourmet chefs, also run a dining room in the evenings which puts out amazing meals. It is a great place to have a glass of wine, rub elbows with the locals, and unwind your day.
If you get the chance, take some time to sit in one of the outdoor chairs. Most likely you'll get a visit from the owner's cat, who we nicknamed Lavender because she smelled like the plant, which is all over the grounds. She'll paw your lap for a few minutes if you let her, before settling in for a late summer nap. You may just find yourself doing the same.