The best part is they are a very short walk to town, but buried in the woods! Feels like a true getaway. I stayed in cabin #3, which has 2 beds and 2 rooms, woodstove, and a great front deck. I had to change rooms the 2nd night, (#15) and moved to a small room, not a cabin, but very nice for the budget minded. It had a small koi pond just outside the window, which was nice to hear a night. Also a small front deck w/table & chairs. The pool area is just beautiful. Very nicely landscaped. Light breakfast is served. I can't think of a single complaint. Oh, and the most comfortable beds ever!

I first came to the Highlands in 1981, long before the current owners were in place. I have stayed in almost every cabin, but most often bring my tent and camp in the meadow. I appreciate many things about this resort: it's walking distance to town, it's a quiet, laid back resort (no blaring music, so noisy bar, etc.), it has a clothing optional pool & hot tub, it's in the middle of gorgeous redwoods, but MOST of all, I appreciate the love, care and improvements that the owners have put into the property over the last decade. It is vastly improved from when they took over. I come here to re-sharge my batteries in a calm, peaceful setting that's an easy drive from SF.

Beautiful, detached cabin with its own terrace with sunlounger and two patio chairs to sit at the table with umbrella. Cabins all set around redwood trees and feels so cool and calm in the scorching hot days that we were there. Stayed in Cabin No.7 which had an enormous (by our European standards) King-size bed that was very comfortable. Furthermore the cabin had a two-person bath tub in the room as well as a shower cubicle etc in the bathroom. The cabin also came appointed with a sink, microwave and various cookware which we didn't use but would have been helpful had we been staying longer. The communal areas in the main building were comfortable and Lynette (owner) was very helpful when I needed to contact our car-rental company to report a problem with the car. As described before the breakfast is simple but at least it included fresh fruit, juice and coffee. Our restaurant recommendations are: if you're there just one night give Boon a miss and instead try Chef Patrick, a French-American restaurant in the town. Although the place could do with some serious interior design advice and a lick of paint, the service and food were amazing. My partner had a huge steak and lobster tail dish and I had a fantastic pasta with asparagus. Also try Boon if you're there a second night as their food is good too.

We didn't use the pool but it looked clean and the terrace was spacious.

We had a day kayaking on the Russian River (launched from Healdsburg) which was fantastic fun.

This was, I think, our 5th visit to Highlands. What brings us back all the way from England? The cabins are great, the owners are great, the town is great ( with plenty of bars and cafes / restaurants) the area is amazing ( especially the Armstrong reserve if you like hiking / wildlife ) and simply the way you can just chill out and relax is quite astonishing.
It really is a fabulous place to unwind and forget your real life.

We only ever spend a few days at a time here becuase of holiday schedules but there is so much to do and most of it can be done without a car ( though theres a heck of a lot to be done with the car too) check out the back woods and hills, go off the beaten track to tiny towns ,forgotten mines, stunning views to the ocean and of course dozens of winerys and tasting rooms! Top tip for food: `Cape Fear` at Duncans Mills and` Boon Eat and Drink`, in town, not cheap but goooood!

For the resort though, it`s clean and well maintained cabins have all been re-fitted recently, cosy and relaxed the breakafast is basic but good the pool area a superb place to sunbathe and swim and there is always such a friendly atmosphere.
Simply - Highlands is a great place to be!