Extreme Lodging

Dunton Hot Springs - Colorado ghost town

Just across the mountain from Telluride, Dunton Hot Springs Resort & Spa is a romantic ghost town, set in an extraordinary alpine valley.
How wonderful to find this carefully renovated paradise, providing uncompromising service, absolute comfort, with real mountain adventures. The resort offers a variety of day and overnight packages, and the entire town can be rented exclusively for corporate retreats, family reunions and weddings.

This perfectly restored ghost town thrives on contradictions; hand-hewn log cabins exquisitely furnished, a life-worn saloon serving food of startling quality, lung torturing trails followed by pampering massages, sensuous hot springs beneath shimmering snow banks.

Dunton Hot Springs
52068 County Road 38
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4800

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Featherbed Railroad Company - Northern California

The Featherbed Railroad Company Bed and Breakfast Resort is Northern California's most unique Bed and Breakfast. Located on the shores of Clear Lake in Northern California. At the Featherbed Railroad, you get to stay in one of nine luxuriously redecorated railroad cabooses set in a park-like setting overlooking a private dock and boat launch.

The Featherbed Railroad is just two hours north of San Francisco and about 90 minutes away from Sacramento. Also nearby are Mendocino and Healdsburg and Calistoga. The unhurried local attitude in Lake County makes this a wonderful destination to anyone looking to relax away the stress of work.

Check out their website to take a tour of this unique and beautiful Bed and Breakfast.

Some of the featured cabooses:

Wild Wild West caboose
Lovers Caboose
Casablanca caboose
Orient Express caboose
Wine Country Caboose

Featherbed Railroad
2870 Lakeshore Blvd.
Nice, CA 95464
(800) 966-6322

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Daintree Eco Lodge

Wake to the gentle sounds of nature in your Daintree rainforest accommodation. Enjoy total pampering in the unique Daintree Spa. Discover the secluded pristine waterfall.  Breathe in the freshest of air. Dine in the enchanting Julaymba Restaurant & Gallery and experience the taste sensations of tropics, try innovative contemporary Australian cuisine with a native twist. An ideal tropical north Queensland haven to explore the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Daintree River and Cape Tribulation.

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa
20 Daintree Road,
Daintree, Queensland,Australia 4873
+61 7 4098 6100

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Harlingen Harbour Crane - Netherlands

A sizeable team of history fanatics devoted themselves to restoring and renovating the Harbour Crane. Its silhouette has dominated the friendly Harlingen skyline for decades. Since September 2003 it is possible to admire Harlingen and the Wadden Sea from crane level.

Harlingen Harbour Crane is suitable for day-time and night-time occupation by two people. The facilities are located in the former machine room and control room.

The Harlingen Harbour Crane is equipped with two lifts, a swing motor, high-grade insulated glass, sophisticated heating, cooling and ventilation systems, comprehensive audio-visual electronics, unconventional sanitary facilities, a two-person bed with panoramic view through the rear wall and ceiling window, monumental armchairs, minibar, breakfast facilities and a large roof patio.

Harlingen Harbour Crane
Postbus 89
8860 AB Harlingen
reservation line +31(0) 517 414410

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Whitepod - In the Heart of the Swiss Alps

Whitepod is not just another hotel. It's an exclusive resort. Unique and ecological. Distinctive pods offer unprecedented accommodation at the camp. Alpine living is redefined at the mountain refuge. Numerous activities are available throughout the resort, including a ski resort opened just for our guests, night and day.

Far from crowds, yet with the highest standard of style, comfort and service, Whitepod offers an unforgettable mountain experience. Simply unique. Absolutely exclusive.

Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Whitepod resort is inspired by a desire to create a haven of beauty and tranquillity for those seeking to restore tired bodies and jaded spirits.

Whitepod
Les Cerniers
Batt. Postale 681
1871 Les Giettes
Switzerland
T:  +41 24 471 38 38

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The Boulders Resort

Discover a magical retreat from conventional Scottsdale resorts at The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa. Nestled in the secluded Sonoran Desert - located in Carefree, Arizona - we offer you award-winning accommodations, a world-renowned spa, and stunning natural beauty. Ease your mind and restore your spirit in adobe casitas and houses overlooking 12-million-year-old boulders, towering cacti, and captivating coyote, deer, and jackrabbits.

A warm sense of renewal awaits you in a peaceful, stirring atmosphere. Book your next Southwestern escape at our vast North Scottsdale hotel to experience rugged luxury, first-class service, and a breathtaking setting.

The Boulders Resort
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr.
Carefree, AZ 85377
1-866-397-6520

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Mepkin Abbey

Some men and women may wish to spend several nights in one of the Guest Houses for the purpose of a spiritual retreat. These retreats are scheduled from Monday afternoon to Friday morning and from Friday afternoon to Monday morning.  Week-long retreats are available from Monday to Monday or Friday to Friday. 

Rooms provided include a bed, desk and reading chair. Most rooms have a private bath with shower, toilet, and sink. Bed linens, towels, and soap are provided. Married couples can be accommodated.

Retreatants take their meals together in a dining facility adjacent to the monastic community’s refectory, eating the same vegetarian diet and observing the same silence as the monks. During the main meal at noon a book is read aloud by one of the monks for the benefit of all.

Retreatants may attend any and all prayer services in the Abbey Church and have a designated section in the monastic choir to accommodate them, if they so desire. One of the monks assists the retreatants with the order of prayer so as to facilitate their full participation.

No conferences are given, but spiritual counsel is available upon request.  The Clare Boothe Luce Library is open to retreatants at designated times.

Advance reservations are required as is prior notice of cancellation. Retreatants’ donations are gratefully accepted. Nine people can be accommodated at any one time.

Mepkin Abbey
1098 Mepkin Abbey Road
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
phone: 843-761-8509

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Fantasyland Hotel

When the Fantasyland Hotel first opened in 1986, there were five original theme room styles that guests could choose from the Hollywood, Roman, Polynesian, Truck and Victorian Coach. Over the years, with the addition of the Canadian Rail, Arabian, African, Igloo, Western and Waterpark theme rooms, the hotel now has a total of 120 theme rooms in 11 different styles.

Over 3.5 million guests have stayed at the Fantasyland Hotel since it opened its doors in 1986.

Theme rooms
Hollywood 
Roman 
Polynesian
African
Truck
Victorian Coach
Arabian
Canadian Rail
Igloo
Waterpark
Western

Fantasyland Hotel
17700-87 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5T 4V4
Telephone: (780) 444-3000

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Algonquin Wilderness Eco-Lodge

Designed and built as an Algonquin Nordic Wilderness Lodge, the Ecolodge was created to give you the best wilderness experience possible, while minimizing our impact on the environment. It has the feel and atmosphere of a European mountain lodge, and is one of the most secluded hotels in Algonquin Park. In fact, your experience begins with a leisurely 2.3 km walk, or cycle, or ski (about 20 minutes) through Algonquin Park to reach the front doors.

beautifully secluded amidst remote Algonquin forests, where even hydro lines and telephone poles can't reach. And yet, with a combination of alternative energy sources, the Eco-Lodge still provides all the finer comforts, such as indoor plumbing, battery powered hot showers, an outdoor wood-fired year round sauna, and even a hot tub for use in our cold winters!

Algonquin Eco-Lodge
23 Edward St.
Markham, Ontario
L3P 2N9
Canada
905-471-9453

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Northern Rail Traincar Bed and Breakfast

Northern Rail Traincar B&B offers a completely unique B&B experience! Made up of authentic traincars renovated into gracious bed & bath suites.

The B&B is set on 160 forested acres north of Two Harbors, Minnesota, near the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 3 (see our sign on Hwy 61 just past Betty's Pies). Just 23 minutes from Duluth, guests enjoy quick, convenient access to all the North Shore's amazing Activities including the Superior Hiking Trail, State Snowmobile Trail system, and Gooseberry Falls.

The B&B features 18 elegant northwoods, Victorian, oriental & safari themed guestrooms
housed in actual traincars and connected by a charming enclosed platform. The epot-style main building includes check-in, the deluxe continental breakfast area, and the yardmaster Condo featuring a full kitchen, whirlpool, fireplace and lake view on the second floor.

Northern Rail Traincar B&B
1730 Hwy 3
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Main: (218) 834-0955

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