Fairview Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn

Gracious host (Gael), personable and friendly, almost like having a mom away from home.
Set in BEAUTIFUL Ben Lomond near many redwood trails, this quaint B&B is a wonderful, cozy escape from home. It’s really more like a house than a hotel, and guests are free to do whatever they want on the property — you can walk out of your room barefoot and chill in the «lobby» or the living room, help yourself to a fridge full of sodas/​wine/​water/​tea and sit by the fire and read all the different books/​magazines in there; although tucked away in a quiet corner, there ARE businesses nearby and lots to explore, as well.
Rooms are way nicer than the pictures look — each room has a really cute sitting area where you can read, relax; outside the windows are large redwood trees and it’s so serene. The bathroom remodeling job is obviously well-​done — water pressure was slightly on the poor side but we had all the lovely modern amenities we could ask for, including toiletries. Bed was comfy, and although we CAN hear other guests coming in and out (occasionally) as this is an OLD redwood building, everyone comes here to relax so we didn’t find it disruptive whatsoever.
Breakfast was AMAZING — Gael is one hell of a cook and really knows how to treat people to a decadent, delicious, hot breakfast to get’em going. She gave us a ham steak with peach upside down french toast (her specialty, apparently) and spiced pear (hardly spiced — but tasted very pear-​y, which is a good thing, believe me).
I had called to book after seeing that there was partial vacancy online; however the place was booked up. When she got a cancellation Gael called me right away and I booked; the room was VERY reasonably priced — I would have paid more. Worth every penny and I will definitely return.

Great get away place, the breakfast was very good & the rooms was great. The thing that makes it five stars to me was the property and owners. Very relaxing and close to the ocean too. The owners are very friendly.

We filled three rooms at Fairview Manor for three nights in July 2013. While we are from the Bay Area, we had family visiting from Colorado, and Fairview Manor was the perfect place to be able to visit in a low-​key, homey atmosphere. The beds were extremely comfortable, the food delicious and beautifully presented, the environment was exactly what we had hoped for, and our hosts did everything they could to make us feel welcome and nurtured. Situated amongst the trees, we enjoyed the peaceful surroundings from both the deck out back and the common living area. It was a perfect quaint, relaxing spot from our busy wedding activities in the area. I enjoyed the no TV, no Internet access environment, and we had no problem with cell phone reception. We would definitely stay with Gael and Jack again and are already planning our return.

The proprieters are very friendly. The rooms are cute and comfy but the carpet needs a cleaning. Better yet, replacing. It’s just disturbing to get out of the shower and have to walk across it. Our room had it’s own bath — it could use an updating as well. Breakfast was pretty good. Good of them to ask in advance if there were any special dietary requests.

My husband and I stayed here for our first bed and breakfast experience and we were very impressed! Gael is so personable, sweet and funny! The b&b itself is so charming and cozy we could have stayed longer than 3 days. The food was excellent– the french toast was my favorite and every breakfast kept us full and happy for most of the day. Stay here if you’re looking for a home away from home kind of trip minus the cell phones, TVs and stress. Loved every minute! Thanks Gael and Jack!

We stayed one night this weekend and it was a great close getaway from San Jose. The price was reasonable, too. The owners are warm & friendly and helped us with restaurant and hiking information. The place has 5 units, seemed very clean & was decorated in an old-​timey style. They aso have 2 dogs, Max & Murphy, who were wonderful (if you like dogs!).
Breakfast was very filling — sliced pineapple, Zucchini (& egg & cheese & salsa) Frittata and their special recipe potatoes (think cheesy home-​fries — yum!) and sausage. They have a selection of wines and sodas available in the living/​dining room any time.
Every room has its own bath but in some rooms it’s IN the room and in others it’s NEXT TO the room (so you have to walk out to it). No big deal since they give you a robe to wear and it’s not like you walk into the living room to get to it. It’s just outside your door to the next door and both doors are in a little private hallway. None of the bathrooms are shared. The bed was comfortable, pillows were just OK (foam), lots of extra blankets if you need them, and, as is normal with most Inns, breakfast is at a certain time (here it was flexible and ranged from 8-​ish to 9-​ish) and it is normal that you hear the other people who are getting up and eating before you do.
The owners recommended a few restaurants but it was especially nice to be able to walk to the Tyrolean Inn literally a block and a half away for German food.
Ben Lomond is adorable so we visited the «feed store» on the way out. It’s a cool nursery, gift shop and dog/​cat supply right next door to the Tyrolean Inn.
All in all had a great time and would come back.
Thanks, Jay!

Stayed here one night as a getaway – and really enjoyed it. I planned to go back with husband, but haven’t had the chance to… yet.
Price was right, and it’s a neat-​o feeling that all the rooms are located in the same one-​story house. A great parlor/​living room with a fireplace and games, and antiques, etc. Yes, you stay in fairly close proximity to other guests, but noise was a non-​issue. And we still felt pampered and secluded from the world.
Breakfast was hearty and well-​balanced. The view of the foliage and ravine (?) out back of the breakfast nook was also very pretty. Santa Cruz and other small towns are nearby.