Anderson Valley Wine Country Suggestions: Hotels/B&Bs

When it comes to wine country destinations, I feel strongly that Anderson Valley is a special place -- and much more genuine than the other, well-trodden alternatives. Some thoughts on Anderson Valley, which is probably my favorite wine country place to visit:

Hotels/B&Bs
While the Boonville Hotel is a good choice in town, for a more luxurious oceanfront stay, which can sometimes be 20-30 degrees cooler than Boonville on a hot Summer evening, try the following:
1) The Harbor House Inn in Elk (on the ocean, perhaps a half hour from the Anderson Valley tasting rooms, located in one of the most picturesque locations on the entire West Coast) is an excellent B&B. These are top notch accommodations in an intimate setting, with high quality meals in a dining room opening up to unmatched views, and off the beaten track. To properly set expectations: the view from the front lawn was on the cover of Sunset Magazine in 2006.
2) Elk Cove Inn and Spa. If you stay here you still should reserve at least one meal at the Harbor House, just up the street.
3) Any of a number of B&Bs in the Mendocino area, perhaps 45 minutes from the tasting rooms. There are quite a few to choose from. I recently had a good experience at the McCallum House and Stevenswood Lodge, but others that come highly recommended include Joshua Grindle Inn, Brewery Gulch Inn, Little River Inn, Albion River Inn and a bunch of others. Thanks to Mendocino, there are also several good dining options in the area.