a rare jewel in the tiny hamlet of Elk California.
Perched on a cliff above a mile long stretch of unspoiled beach called
Elk Cove Beach, aka Greenwood Beach. Built as an executive
retreat by an early California lumber baron. Luxury
accommodations,a full service spa and
an intimate ocean view bar & lounge
Accommodations:
Oceanfront Luxury Spa Suites
Upstairs:
L.E. White & Sam McCanse
Downstairs:
George Burk & Frank Drew
Each suite is named after a former owner of the estate. These dramatic and
well-appointed guest suites are perched on the bluff above Greenwood
State Park Beach, with banks of windows filled with a view of the
Pacific Ocean, beach, and offshore sea stacks. Many of these
islands have sea caves that run clear through the rock,
through which waves surge in an endless display of
majestic force.
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Oceanfront Victorian Mansion, 2nd Floor
Seascape
Panoramic ocean views fill your senses upon entering and treading the soft
carpet of Seascape. Once inside, the glamour and luxury of the
furnishings take over, encouraging restful stays
filled with beach walks, delicious meals,
& dreams conjured in a feather bed.
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Bay Watch
Decor of coffee and cream with deep blue edging is accented with
soothing neutrals, giving an expansive feeling that matches
the ocean views. Victorians really knew how to size a
bathroom. This generous size bathroom with tub and
shower, is furnished in keeping with its era
with antique bureau and armchair.
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Cypress
Luxurious bedding, oak wainscoting, and a window seat that looks out
over the herb and flower garden set the pace for a Victorian
idyll. The window to the east spies the Cypress woods.
A sofa converts to a full bed, and an antique
sideboard welcomes you into the ample
bathroom. Comfort, quiet & charm.
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Lumber Barons
This is the original guest room of the mansion back when it was a retreat
for lumber company executives. Imagine the dreams you’ll have in the
original lumber baron’s bed, a nineteenth century antique.Soft
muted plaster walls in warm tones set off the fabulous arts
and crafts ceiling, with its intricately custom-fitted
wallpaper. The room, with a private entrance off
front porch, has parquet wood floors and
wainscoting, antique bureaus & armoire.
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Molly's Garden
Named after a former owner's daughter who grew up here, this room in blues,
whites, and rose embodies the soul and delight of a young girl. A
fanciful wood headboard, arts and crafts oak bureau, leaded
glass in the door, and a window that looks out over
the garden. The bathroom is an entertainment
in itself, built around a vintage
fiestaware rose-colored basin.
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Swallows Nest
Cozy, private, and our most reasonably priced room, Swallow's Nest is
appropriately named. Antique white walls, rose and cream linens
and drapes, and a brass bed provide a simple, elegant nest
for the weary traveler in-between excursions to beach
or shopping. A container garden flourishes just
outside one window, where you can also
glimpse the ocean. Another floor
to ceiling window faces the
expansive front lawn.
Ridge View
A little raccoon left his paw prints on the steps during our recent
redecoration, evidence of a curious and delicate visitor with
taste. Step in through a private entrance from the outside
deck overlooking the garden and breathe deep. Leaded
glass in the door casts rainbows over the fern
colored bedspread, generously mounded over
the feather bed, with accent quilt and
pillows in creams and whites,
with a palm tree motif.
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Cliffside Ocean Front Cottages
Surfsong
An Arabian Nights fantasy. Richly colored coverlets, linens, and pillows,
lots of sparkling gold trim, set against a wall with a handpainted
mural featuring scarlet and burgundy coverlets, and linens,
lots of sparkling gold trim, set against a wall with
a hand-painted mural featuring whimsically drawn
sea horses that float in a cloudy night sky
of planets and stars. Vintage Art Deco
armoire, window seats cushioned in
voluptuous deep burgundy. An
amazing ocean view
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Cliffside Covey
A split level room with three steps down to the bedroom decorated by
the picture window ocean view. Cherry wood sleigh bed, stained
glass over the door, redwood trim against earthy, crisp
colors. Cypress trees stand guard directly outside
the window with impressive natural beauty.
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Greenwood
What better way to bathe than in a hand-painted tile shower where one wall
is a window that overlooks the ocean as you steam and soap. Antique
oak bureau & sideboard with graceful old-world mirrors. A rich,
deep aquamarine color palette with neutral tones in the trim
and bedding complement the redwood wainscoting. Over the
bed, a skylight in an open cathedral ceiling. GQ, Town
and Country, and Gourmet Magazine to ease you into
an afternoon nap.
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Bavarian
Dress yourself in a Martha Stewart cottage palette of colors and
prints and don't come out for a whole weekend… The cherry
sleigh bed adds to the encouragement to drape yourself
across the sheets. Soft buttercream walls with pale
celadon trim. Redwood ceiling with skylight. Twin
armchairs in the paneled window alcove act as a
cozy frame for the ocean view.
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