Benbow Historic Inn

Overlooking the Eel River, this stately 1920s inn off Highway 101 is 3 miles from the shops and galleries in downtown, and 6 miles from Richardson Grove State Park. Elegant rooms (some without TVs) feature free Wi-Fi, antique furnishings and decanters of sherry. Some rooms add whirlpool tubs, original vaulted ceilings, hand-painted doors, smart TVs, and/or balconies or patios. Complimentary amenities consist of loaner bikes, electric-car charging stations, afternoon tea, and happy hour in a cocktail lounge. There's an upscale restaurant with courtyard seating, plus a 9-hole golf course and a seasonal outdoor pool at a nearby sister property.