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Concierge.com's insider take:
You don't have to be an Outside subscriber to enjoy this property—set atop a cliff within 2,500 acres of virgin forest and just a stone's throw from the wonders of the Volcanic Plateau. But self-sustaining sorts will certainly appreciate it here. The rustic main lodge (with a billiard room, cocktail lounge, dining area, and library) and eight guest villas are all constructed from native stone and wood, and fan-cooled. The running water is drawn from UV-treated natural springs, which also feed the property's trout-stocked streams and lakes. Meandering paths lead through the forest: One goes to the spectacular 80-foot Bridalveil Falls; others lead to glowworm caves that are spookily lovely at night. As you stroll the grounds, you might find yourself accompanied by Othello, the estate's 140-pound resident pig, or some free-roaming deer. Don't get too attached to the latter; one of them might end up as a decadent venison sausage on your plate.
From the readers of Condé Nast Traveler:
(14 rooms)
—2009 Gold List
Overall Score: 88.1
- Rooms: 95.0
- Service: 90.0
- Food: 80.5
- Location: 87.5
- Design: 87.8
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Also appeared in the Gold List in 2008
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