Tucked in the redwoods outside of Sabastopol, this place is a hidden gem. The Innkeeper and her family were absolutely wonderful to us and our room was excellent. This is one of the few B&B experiences that we have ever had and will certainly return to Avalon the next time we are in the area.

My husband and I stayed three nights and four days here. It was a lovely way to end our honeymoon. The breakfasts were delicious and there was always lots of free wine flowing all afternoon, as well as cherries and homemade cookies. We barely ate dinner - just a big lunch out, then nibbled in the evenings. It was lovely and relaxing.

I recently booked a three night stay at the Avalon for my wife and me who were visiting wine country with my brother and sister-in-law to celebrate our anniversaries together. This was our first trip to the area and we only considered B&B's...wanting to capture the romanticism and personal touches to such a pretty area.

We booked our rooms through the Avalon website without any issues. The innkeeper responded with a personal confirmation three days after we made the reservation. She (Hilary) included several local restaurants and other activities in her confirmation letter.

Navigating to the Avalon can be tricky...particularly if your car isn't equipped with GPS and even more so after dusk. But once you've arrived and drive across the creek on their own wooden bridge you'll be happy you selected the Avalon. The grounds are beautifully wooded with redwoods, a babbling brook and lush forest to drown out any distracting noise. To this point, Avalon has no operating TV's in the rooms.

My wife and I stayed in Guenevere's Tower; a private room above the garage. The room was warmly decorated, well lit and designed for travelers with plenty of closet storage. There is a separate reading area with a sofa, table and chairs and fully stocked bookcase. There is also a high-powered gas fireplace in the center of the room...capable of heating the room on a cold autumn night in an hours time. The bed was very comfortable with fresh smelling linens and blankets. Taller people will have a hard time in the bathroom; it is built on the angle of the roof and requires bending over for sink-access (I'm 5' 9"). The cast-iron tub has a great shower and plenty of hot water. Fresh towels were supplied every day.

Hilary has the main house set up for the constant stream of travelers she obviously entertains throughout the year. That is to say that her kitchen is very busy and has a 'beverage island' with every kind of tea and coffee condiment set out. She bakes cookies every day and puts out wine (red & white) every evening. She, her husband and her son are very friendly and a pleasure to talk with. She is a very good breakfast cook and obviously enjoys entertaining and extending hospitality to her guests. I've been to some B&B's that emphasize elegance and decor - Hilary and the Avalon put the emphasis on comfort and homey-ness. It may not be what everyone is looking for, but she does it very well.

Other amenities include a workout room, hot tub, 2-3 patios, internet access and a cell-phone signal amplifier (they're in a AT&T dead-zone). Hilary keeps refrigerators in each room stocked with water and soft drinks and leaves a Ghiradelli chocolate on the pillows at night. All nice touches.

The only reason I would not stay at the Avalon during my next trip to wine country it is that Napa Valley is a twisty-turny 1+ hour drive away. Sonoma has plenty of beautiful vineyards very close to Avalon to be sure...but driving back to Sebastapol after a full day of 'tastings' in Napa was something I am not likely to repeat.

Otherwise, I would strongly recommend the Avalon to anyone.

I can't say enough good things. My wife and I stayed here last month and absolutely loved it. We usually stay at Bed & Breakfast's because we like the homey feeling and the personal attention that you get. Not only do you get that here, but the rooms are private and luxurious as well. The property is gorgeous - imagine relaxing in a hot tub under amazing redwoods, with just a peek of sky so you can see the stars. And so peaceful - we haven't slept that well in years. But the aspect I loved the most was that, with only three rooms, the care and personal attention that Hilary, the wonderful and seemingly never tired innkeeper, bestows upon you. From a fabulous 3 course gourmet breakfast in the morning to helpful tips about which wineries to visit to the so, so delicious cookies in the afternoon to wine hour on the deck, the generosity and thoughtfulness never ends. Hanging out with Hilary, Gary (her husband), and AJ (their amazinginly intelligent and funny 12 year old) was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. And yet, when we wanted some privacy, we got it. All in all, our favorite B&B and we can't wait to get back.