A California Redwood Coast, circa 1914, classic historic roadside inn and ONE OF ONLY NINE CALIFORNIA INNS SELECTED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TO BE ON ITS COVETED 2009 "STAY LIST!" (Click at website's upper right hand corner, in RED "National Geographic," to read more of this outstanding award.) This unique establishment truly does offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those who are hospitable by nature and who also yearn “to be their own boss” while enjoying a spectacular riverfront view setting somewhat remote from the hustle, bustle and frenetic, daily stresses of city life!  So, before reading any further, find yourself a favorite old leather club chair in front of the soothing glow of a crackling fireplace and then nestle in with, perhaps, a glass of sherry or chardonnay.  Now, imagine yourself transported a mere 7½ hours north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, just off Highway 101 but still along California’s majestic Pacific Redwood Coast, to an idyllic setting where only the likes of famed “naturalists,” such as John Muir, would have ventured in 1885, when this unique inn was first fashioned of native Redwood along the ebbing, flowing, scenic Klamath River just south of today’s Oregon border.  Only a mile from the Pacific and less than 100 yards from the banks of the Klamath, this 10,000 square foot historic lodging overlooks Redwood National Park, a mystical majesty of a place now designated as a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve.  Built on Requa Hill and comprising slightly over 2 ½ acres of deeded land that enjoys 400 feet of river frontage, this successful turnkey business boasts 12 ensuite furnished guest rooms, each named after a familiar area trail and each with its own private bath, a 40-seat dining room, commercial kitchen and a pair of one bedroom/one bath apartments for innkeeper/owners or staff.   The front porch of this frontier-style lodging offers front-row seating to the ever-changing panoramas of the winding Klamath, just as do many windows from second floor guest bedrooms, first floor dining room and warm entry lobby that also sports an inviting, oversized, brick hearth.  The inn includes ample parking and, in year 2009, will even become “carbon neutral” by incorporating a “green business concept” that offsets its CO2 emissions!  Closing the establishment during the slow, annual winter season allows innkeepers/owners to take several months off every year.  But from early spring to late fall, guests travel from all over the world to enjoy hiking (California Coastal Trail is just steps away), birding, beachcombing, whale-watching, fishing (the Klamath is known as a world-class steelhead and salmon river), kayaking, canoeing, biking and stargazing!  Writers, photographers and dreamers are also frequent repeat visitors.  Last, but certainly not least, the inn finds itself in an area that is at the epicenter of North American Bigfoot sightings and research!  If you enjoy people (at least, for most of the year!), the magnificence of nature, a mild, all-season temperate climate and also hold a deep desire “to finally become your own boss,” you may value the chance to own and operate this specialized lodging -- a viable business opportunity that belongs to a unique, albeit small, niche growth sector of the far larger, worldwide hospitality industry -- and one now even recognized by the prestigious National Geographic!  The current innkeepers/owners have sought to respect the integrity of this historic inn through diligent renovation and intelligent updating and are willing to train new owners.  They also may consider reasonable seller-financing but further note that a local bank is most willing and able to finance the purchase for qualified buyers/aspiring innkeepers.  Capitalize on these skilled sellers’ past efforts, their knowledge and experience, not to mention their wise and timely development of outstanding internet-marketing, all of which have made their business grow by 250% in recent years!  Consider the possibilities that this recently updated, already-successful, fairly-priced inn presents! READ the attached (in RED) National Geographic 2009 Stay List to understand why National Geographic Traveler would choose this Inn to be on this year's "Stay List." Then, put down the sherry or chardonnay, rise out of your cozy, club chair and immediately contact Johanna Welty, Listing Agent/Northern California Inn Sale Specialist.  THIS YOU OWE TO YOUR INNER SELF!  CALL Johanna at 925.708.4505 or email her at Johanna@apr.com ... DO IT NOW! http://www.HistoricRedwoodCoastInn.com