Originally a hunting retreat of railroad magnate Charles Crocker, this Alexander Valley hilltop B&B offers antique-furnished rooms and cottages with forest views. Linger on the deck with homemade breakfasts, like poached eggs with polenta or French toast, and you may be rewarded with a glimpse of black-tailed deer. 10 rooms from $165; oldcrockerinn.com; 1126 Old Crocker Inn Rd., Cloverdale; 707/894-4000.