PENON BLANCO LOOKOUT
a unique bed and breakfast
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a unique bed and breakfast" Mountain Retreat with panoramic views located on a 200 acre working cattle ranch just 31 miles from Yosemite.
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Penon Blanco Lookout, a unique bed and breakfast is located on 200 sprawling acres, overlooking Lakes McClure and Don Pedro, directly on the John Muir Trail. A short picturesque drive away is beautiful Yosemite National Park. Penon Blanco Lookout, a unique bed and breakfast, offers travelers romantic casual luxury. Guests can gather on the lake view patio in summer or before the cozy fire in winter and delight themselves with a glass of wine from our fine extensive selection. At days end guests relax in the spa beneath the sparkling crystal clear stars above. Many shooting stars can be seen and the Milky Way is directly overhead.
Enjoy A Delicious Breakfast Each Morning
Each spacious room is tastefully decorated in antiques with Western and Oriental furnishings much like the decor of early settlers. Each room has a large private bath, custom queen log beds, and a private deck. The parlor, patio and numerous other decks are available for everyone's pleasure. Treat yourself to a unique and romantic weekend getaway at Penon Blanco Lookout. Penon Blanco Lookout is named for the fire lookout of the same name which was built on the highest peak in the area projecting a majestic brown quartz outcrop marveled by John Muir. Located about 3 miles (as the crow flies) west of the old gold mining town of Coulterville, which is just 31 miles from Yosemite. The inn is built on a 200 acre working cattle ranch that was once used as a resting place for cowboys and their horses on cattle runs.
John Muir Suite
Today there are still two cattle runs per year. One in May driving the cattle to the high country for the summer, and one in October when they return to the valley. Often times we have guests on those days and it is quite a treat for them to see a truly western event just as it was done 175 years ago. In the morning when the guests smell the coffee and tea brewing, their appetites grow, and they are ready to sit down to a gourmet, multi- course candlelight breakfast (more like brunch). For those who prefer herb tea, we grow some of our own herbs.
For Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, your four night stay includes a
holiday feast in addition to the usual great amenities. Adults only.Services & Amenities - Cribs: Cribs and high chair are available.
- Patio: 750 square feet Capacity: Meeting 10 / Banquet 50 Meetings can be held on the lakeview patio. There is a large table and chairs for seating up to 10
- Complimentary Breakfast: Three course gourmet breakfast between the hours of 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. at your convenience. Be prepared to be hungry!
- Free Parking: Parking is always free at Penon Blanco Lookout, we have a large parking lot with room for boats, trucks and RVs, no hookups.
- Other Services: Restaurant reservations Road conditions Directions and maps Weather reports Itineraries
- Translation Service: We offer German translation services.
- Whirlpool / Jacuzzi / Hot Tub: Our outdoor hot tub seats 8 and is open until 10 P.M.
- Wi-Fi Connectability
All rooms feature private baths and decks, sitting areas, a three or more course gourmet breakfast.
For your comfort each room is heated and air conditioned with air purifiers available.John Muir Suite Junior Suite appointed with fireplace, game table, refrigerator, coffee maker, complimentary wine and/or beer, or non alcoholic beverage of choice, bottled water, soft drinks, 30" LCD TV, VCR & DVD with satellite, platform log memory foam queen bed, spacious bathroom with Roman style shower and separate toilet area with French/Italian bidet. Furnishings are rustic and antique. Like all the guests rooms at Penon Blanco Lookout, the John Muir Suite was designed with total privacy in mind, adjacent to no other guest room. Huge star gazing private deck with private entrance may be used. This suite is situated on the 1st floor directly off the main patio and spa area with the same fantastic view offered by the parlor, one flight above, of Lake McClure and the foothills.
The Lookout Room Views from every window and deck. A tasteful blend of Oriental, Western and antique furnishings surrounded by walls and vaulted ceilings of natural pine. Other amenities include Fresh flowers, chocolates, refrigerator, coffee maker, complimentary wine and/or beer, or non alcoholic beverage of choice, bottled water, and soft drinks. Custom cedar log queen bed, along with a Bavarian Schlaf Couche. TV with VCR. Spacious private bath with iron claw foot tub/shower with enough room for two and a little left over for bubbles. Extra sleeping available. Panoramic Views of Lake McClure, the foothills and snow capped peaks of Yosemite National Park from your own private deck.
The Joaquin Murrietta Room The Joaquin Murrietta room features a queen size bed, private bath with duo clawfoot tub/shower and a sitting area with TV/VCR for relaxation. The comfy queen bed is natural hand crafted cedar logs, with a down comforter in winter. Other amenities include Fresh flowers, chocolates, refrigerator, coffee maker, complimentary wine and/or beer, or non alcoholic beverage of choice, bottled water, and soft drinks. A great view of the lake and a huge star gazing balcony overlooking the mountains provides guests with romantic red sunsets. Also seen from Penon Blanco Lookout is Lake Don Pedro and the original Penon Blanco Lookout atop the highest peak in the area. All guests also enjoy access to the lower Parlor decks and the outdoor hotub.