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 Gerstle Park Inn - San Rafael, CA Posted by:  DougK
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The Gerstle Park Inn in San Rafael, California is a beautiful and romantic Bed and Breakfast, well worth your visit and stay.
Waymark Code: WM6K98
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2009
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We were attending a wedding in San Rafael and asked for a suggestion of a nice B&B nearby. The Gerstle Park Inn was the first recommendation we received. We were able to make reservations that same day.
The Gerstle Park Inn is an historic residence built in 1890 and renovated in 1995. It offers 8 guest suites and 4 cottages on the estate.
Since we were traveling with a youngster, they suggested the Lodge Suite, as it had an adjacent parlor, a large jacuzzi tub, as well as a private entrance and deck. We arrived late, gathered our room key and quickly settled in. A personal note to us said the kitchen was open late for drinks and snacks, so my son and I raided the kitchen for cookies and milk.
Below are pictures taken as we left, so the room is not as neat and tidy as it is when we walked in.
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Parlor Room Entrance
The entry door is a split door so you can open the top for fresh air if you desire. There is a small flat screen TV with DVD player.
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Parlor Sitting Area
There are comfortable chairs and couch with magazines and a decanter of wine.
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| View of Lodge Bedroom toward Parlor
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View of Lodge Bedroom toward Bathroom
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Jacuzzi Tub
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Above are views of the main bedroom of the Lodge Suite and the jacuzzi tub.
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Deck to Lodge Suite
The Lodge Suite has a private deck looking out to the forest at the side.
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Breakfast Room above
The multi-windowed breakfast room is above the Lodge Suite.
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The next morning we were up early for breakfast.
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Breakfast Room Tables
Tables for two by the windows and for four next to the side wall.
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Breakfast Room Windows
The view out the window feels like you're in a tree house!
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There are yogurt and cereal choices with the granola cereal being homemade at the Inn. Our menu consisted of several scrambled egg combos along with Belgian waffles, pancakes and French toast. There were side orders of bacon, country fried potatoes and English muffins. Orange juice, milk and coffee drinks are available.
After breakfast we then visited other rooms of the main house and the outdoor grounds.
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Main Entrance
Door to main house.
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Seating for Guest Book
Check-in at the guest book.
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The Gathering Room
The reading and sitting room.
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Gathering Room Fireplace
The Fireplace and chess table.
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The Veranda
Back Deck and Entrance.
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Arch Gate to Parking
A rose trellis leads to parking.
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After our morning walk around the Inn grounds, I went geocaching at nearby Gerstle Park, a mere tenth of a mile away. The history of the Inn, the Park and the area is very interesting. There are scrapbooks at the Inn showing some recent history as well as stories on the web telling the story of the Gerstle and Sloss families in this area.
We enjoyed our stay at the Gerstle Park Inn and our interaction with the Innkeepers, Jim and Judy Dowling, very much. The wireless Internet connection worked fine in our suite. The amenities are abundant and the decor is beautiful.
Their website is very lovely and includes QuickTime VR panorama movies of all the rooms, so visit their website for even more detailed information and beautiful pictures.
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Name: Gerstle Park Inn
Address:
34 Grove Street
San Rafael, CA USA
94901
Phone Number: 415-721-7611
Web Site URL: [Web Link]
Proprietor/Owner: Jim and Judy Dowling
Dates/Seasons Open: year round
Number of Rooms: Eight rooms and four cottages
Geographical Setting: Suburban
Special Features: Built 1890, renovated 1995
Menu Specialties: Granola cereal, egg scrambles
Languages Spoken: English
Area Attractions:
Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming pool, Tennis courts
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