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Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens |
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Escape to The Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens, a beautifully restored Romantic 1887 bed & breakfast Victorian home with an ocean-close location on the California Central Coast - midway between LA and San Francisco in Nipomo, CA. The inn is located just off Highway 101, near acclaimed Jocko's Steak House, Pismo Beach, Edna Valley wineries, San Luis Obispo, Solvang, Hearst Castle, and several Missions.
Imagine yourself relaxing in the spacious living room, reading in the welcoming library, savoring a cup of tea on the spacious wrap-around veranda, experiencing serenity while strolling the acre of lush gardens, practicing croquet on the lawn, or sharing a private candle-lit dinner for two in one of the gazebos. We offer all of this…and much more! Weddings, teas, showers, and other Special Events are graciously hosted in a number of locations in our acre of charming gardens. Weddings of up to 300 guests are accepted. Coordination services available in-house.
In addition to Hearst Castle, local activities include just about anything one could wish for....world class golf, numerous wineries, spas, hot springs, miles of pristine beaches, horseback riding (in the hills or on the beach!), famous Nipomo dunes, kayaking, sailing, whale watching, deep sea fishing, lakes, bird & butterfly watching, abundant hiking (including the Los Padres National Forest and Montana de Oro State Park), road or mountain biking, antiquing, scenic drives, Missions, Hearst Castle, and a wide variety of superb restaurants.
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| Activities & Attractions |
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| Amusement Park |
Antique Shops |
Antiquing |
Apple/Berry Picking |
| Beach |
Biking |
Bird Watching |
Boating |
| Canoeing |
Casino |
Christmas Tree Farm |
Fine Dining |
| Fishing |
Golfing |
Hearst Castle |
Hearst Castle |
| Hiking |
Historical Sites |
Horseback Riding |
Kayaking |
| Lake |
Los Padres National Forest |
Montana de Oro State Park |
Museum/Galleries |
| National/State Parks |
Nipomo Dunes |
Ocean |
Oceano Dunes |
| Outlet Stores |
Picnic Areas |
Pismo State Beach |
Point Sal State Beach |
| Shopping |
Sight-seeing |
Swimming |
Tennis |
| Theatre/ Concerts/ Performances |
Vineyard/Winery |
Water Sports |
Whale Watching |
| Wildlife Preserves |
Wineries |
Zoo |
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Amenities
(Amenities may not apply to all rooms - Please Inquire) |
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| Acre of gardens |
Afternoon Tea |
Air Conditioned |
Alarm Clock |
| Antiques |
Business Travel |
Copier |
DVD |
| Fax |
Fireplace in Common Area |
Gardens (at inn) |
Guest Computer |
| Guest Refrigerator |
Guest Telephone |
Hairdryer |
Handicapped Accessible (Limited) |
| Ironing Board |
Jacuzzi/Hot Tub in Room |
King Bed |
Library |
| Massage Available |
Microwave |
Private Baths |
Public Transportation |
| Queen Bed |
TV in Common Area |
TV in Room |
VCR |
| Videos |
Wireless Internet |
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| Inn Known For |
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| Girlfriends Getaways |
Honeymoons |
National Register of Historic Places |
Receptions |
| Romantic Escapes |
Vegetarian Cuisine |
Weddings/Vow Renewals |
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| Forms of Payment |
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Cash |
Master Card |
Travelers Checks |
| Visa |
| Discounts |
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| Return Guest Special |
| Inspections/Associations |
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| Inspections |
| AAA rated 3 diamonds |
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| Languages Spoken By Innkeeper |
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| English |
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| Meals |
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| Full Breakfast |
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| Policies |
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Check In Policy: |
Open check in is 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Later check in is fine…just give us a 1 hour window in which to expect your arrival. |
Check Out Policy: |
Check out is 11:00 am.
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Cancellation Policy: |
There is no fee if cancellation is received more than 7 days prior to scheduled arrival date. Holiday, special event and multiple rooms bookings require 60 day notice. On shorter notice, one night's stay is billed, but refunds will be given if the room is subsequently rented. |
Children:
Not Suitable For Children |
Childcare:
No |
Deposit Policy: |
We hold your room with a credit card. |
Pets Welcome |
For the comfort of our guests, pets are allowed in the cottage and Carriage House only. |
Pets Living At Inn:
No |
Smoking:
Outside |
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What Previous Guests Have Said...
Guest Reviews |
| Posted By
Boopsie2
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10/05/2008 |
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This B&B was such a treat! They should really put more photos on their website because the intricate Victorian architecture and the amazing gardens blew our socks off – we didn’t expect it to be so nice. This location was perfect. Close to home but yet so different than the city. This B&B is close to lots of things we wanted to do (beaches, wineries, hiking), with about a ten minute drive to get back to the hotel in the evening. Not being right in the middle of a bunch of hotels or busy Pismo Beach meant the place was nice and quiet.
Our room was great. We stayed in the Carriage House. Our bed was soooo comfortable. The mattress was great and the sheets were super soft. It did get a little nippy in the evening, but we were able to find extra blankets. The gardens are very pretty and serene. We saw three hummingbirds and a monarch the first day. There is a fountain in the garden too, which is a great place to sit and watch the birds since they gather there to drink. We had our coffee there both mornings before breakfast. Coffee was good and strong. Breakfast was very good too. We had a full breakfast each day - a baked egg dish with potatoes, fruit, toast, juice, coffee. The cook was also very helpful with directions and advice. We also liked the way everyone ate together in the morning. Some of the other guests passed on some information on a nice hike that they had done the day before.
This B&B was just right for us. Not too big, but with five rooms it was big enough so that we did not feel like we were intruding on someone’s home. We felt like we had as much privacy as we needed, which is generally the one thing we don’t like as much about B&Bs versus hotels. We will definitely visit again and will likely invite our best friend couple to meet us there (they are from LA). Almost forgot about famous Jocko’s. We highly recommend Jockos too - we had the Spencer, which is what most people call a Rib Eye!
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| Posted By
K French on
11/14/2002 |
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The Inn is very nice and relaxing. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the sleepy little town called Nipomo. The Inn Keeper Carolyn is accomodating, yet discreet, creating a wonderful feeling that this beautiful Vitorian Home is all yours... I could see how it would make a fantastic place for a wedding.
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| Posted By
l dinell on
09/06/1999 |
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Excellent location for a weekend getaway with very nice and accomodating hosts.
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Accommodations
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| Rate: $125-$160 |
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Cottage:
1 |
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Rooms:
3 |
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Suite:
1 |
| Handicap Accessible (limited) |
| Children Not Appropriate |
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