Other off-site lodging

Organized B&Bs/shared houses

In our research we stumbled on a few local options (bed & breakfasts, AirBnB's, etc.) that looked so enticing we decided to pre-reserve them for our guests. While these are not quite as convenient to weekend events as staying on-site, they are all right in Ben Lomond, almost as close as the Quality Inn but much homier.

NOTE: We have the option to reserve each of the below starting as early as Tuesday, May 31 through Tuesday, June 7. If you are going to be in the area before and/or after the weekend, these might be a great option—close enough to weekend events to get back and forth, but located in town so you can explore the area. Email us if you have any questions about this!

  • Fairview Manor Bed & Breakfast, Ben Lomond (5-min drive from Sequoia): 4 bedrooms (occupancy of 1-2 people), each with en-suite bathroom; full breakfast included. Lovely grounds on (level) suburban street; friendly, chatty proprietors. Parking spots available. Walkable to Ben Lomond main drag as well as Quality Inn. Entire house reserved. Rates $169 / room / night. Rooms here are still available, including before and after the weekend.
    Fairview exteriorFairview Inn sitting roombb-n
  • Piano house, Ben Lomond (10-min drive from Sequoia). Private home / AirBnB, a short drive up a twisting, narrow road from Highway 9. Yes, this requires a certain amount of hilly driving (and steep-hill-parking) confidence—fun for some, possibly not for everyone.This cozy 2-bedroom house exudes redwood charm. It has a grand piano, fully equipped kitchen, patio with hot tub and even an elliptical machine. Each bedroom has a double bed, and the loft area (exposed to common rooms) can be set up with 3-4 air beds (which we‘ve dubbed “loft party”). Note: the home is child- and (with permission) pet-friendly, but please see photo for the loft ladder configuration, which requires a modicum of mindfulness/care.Rates will depend on how many people are comfortable squeezing in together (and sharing the one bathroom), and should range between $30 and $50 per person per night, assuming it has 7-10 people. Breakfast is not included, though the kitchen would be a delightful place in which to cook your own. Probably best for people who know each other or are inclined toward social, shared house situations.
    We have assigned this house for Friday and Saturday nights. It is still available before and after the weekend; let us know if you are interested!
    loft party   

 

Other options

Some of you may prefer to go off our beaten path. If so, please bear in mind that there is relatively limited parking on-site at Sequoia. We'll arrange for a parking location nearby and regular transit to Sequoia—more info coming!

  • The Ben Lomond area has a number of enticing options on airbnb. If you book any of these, it'd be helpful to let us know if you have extra space and are willing to share with other guests.
  • If you live close enough that you're considering commuting to all or part of the weekend's events, it'd be helpful to let us know if you might be able to carpool with other part-time guests.

 

If you’re interested…

If you are interested in Fairview or the B&B above:

  • Email nn-logistics@googlegroups.com to find out whether we still have space.
  • If you filled out the lodging form already indicating a preference for these spaces, we‘ll notify you if CASPER has assigned you here with instructions for finalizing the reservation.