Built almost entirely from century-old redwood logs, the Brewery Gulch Inn is a beautiful three-story inn set high on a bluff overlooking Mendocino's Smuggler's Cove. You don't need to be a connoisseur of woodworking to marvel at the subtle red, purple, and blond tones that swirl throughout the inn's redwood beams, doors, and decks. The inn was constructed in a clean-lined Arts and Crafts style, with a massive steel-and-glass central fireplace and 10 soundproofed guest rooms, each luxuriously appointed with down comforters, gas-lit fireplaces, hardwood furnishings, leather club chairs, CD players, and private bathrooms with heated flooring. Most guest rooms have Jacuzzis or soaking tubs for two, as well as private decks with expansive views of the ocean and hundreds of acres of unoccupied meadow and forest. An in-house chef prepares the gourmet organic country breakfast with eggs from the inn's chicken coop, and herbs and fruit from the nearby gardens and orchards; hors d'oeuvres and Mendocino wines are offered in the evening as well. Tip: Check the website for tempting packages such as the "Marry Me!" and "Ocean Kayaking" deals.