Fred Flintstone never had it this good. While his cave dwelling was small and cramped (and put occupants in danger of being run over by an overly enthusiastic Dino) you can stay in the spacious (and dog-free) Kokopelli’s Cave Bed & Breakfast. This massive 1,700 square foot suite is built deep within a cave in the New Mexico desert. The space includes a Jacuzzi, functional kitchen and relaxing living room. To help stave off claustrophobia there are also two balconies with massive desert vistas stretching across five states. Unlike many unusual bed and breakfasts that rely solely upon their uniqueness to attract business, the personalized service at Kokopelli’s is outstanding. All you need is a little agility to make the climb to your room, a lot of ChapStick for the dry desert air, and a stay at Kokopelli’s will not disappoint.
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You like camping but your partner does not. California’s Treebones Resort offers the perfect romantic getaway for you both. Accommodations at the Treebones are in yurts, large circular tents originally the domain of Central Asian nomads and made of sheepskin. A stay at the Treebones, though, would make even the most properous Central Asian nomad envious. The yurts there include large comfortable beds of the sort you’d expect to find at a three-star hotel, sinks with running water and private porches with stunning views of the Pacific. And these yurts do not smell of sheepskin. They also don’t have en-suite restrooms — you have to go up to the main building when nature calls — adding to the “camping” aspect of your stay. Our only complains are with the included buffet breakfast (mostly of waffles and cheap muffins) and the “Treebones” name (there might be no place more gorgeous with an uglier moniker). Prices vary greatly with the season and day of the week. Book early and ask for the especially scenic and secluded yurt #16.
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Staying in a dog needn’t be a bitch. At the Dog Bark Inn in Cottonwood, Idaho guests stay within a giant two-story dog-shaped bed & breakfast. Inside the beagle’s bowels guests will find a queen bed, reading nook within the dog’s snout and a variety of canine-themed declarations. If you can overcome the urge to walk around the grounds marking your territory, there’s a outhouse shaped like a giant fire hydrant. (There’s also a full bath inside the dog-room). Adding to the kitsch factor, the proprietors are self-taught “chainsaw artists” and display their work proudly around their property. Single occupancy for $86/night, double for $92.
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