The Emerald Iguana in Ojai, California reminds me of a fairy tale land, a magical place you’d dream up in a children’s story. Just thinking about it makes me smile. While at the Emerald Iguana, I stayed in the Frog cottage, which dates back to the early 1900s, but has been remodeled with all the modern conveniences.
The cottage’s ivy-covered rock walls welcome you as you climb stairs toward a wide front porch. The open living/dining room has a wood stove and high vaulted ceiling. There’s a full kitchen, and the bedroom is simply dreamy. Little star lamps twinkle above the bed, a rock fireplace warms the room, and the mattress begs you to stay in bed a little longer.
The cottage is one of several tucked away under massive trees a few blocks from the center of Ojai in this incredible little inn surrounded by lush gardens. There’s a small pool area where you can find breakfast each morning, and you can even arrange to have a spa treatment in the privacy of your own room. The staff is friendly and the husband/wife team that owns Emerald Iguana also created the architectural dream that transforms you to a land you’re sure is filled with gnomes and fairies. This one is on my top room list — I just can’t decide if I’d rather go back for a romantic stay or a girlfriend’s getaway. Maybe both…
Click here to read more about my stay in the Frog cottage at Emerald Iguana in Ojai.
Emerald Iguana
108 Pauline Street
Ojai, CA 93023
805-646-5277
http://www.emeraldiguana.com
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