Newly renovated, and right on the Sacramento River, this sweet little 2 bedroom cottage was a perfect home base for a weekend exploring the Delta. It was still quiet in early April and the restaurant wasn't open for the season yet, but come summertime, I can see this resort being a charming and lively place to spend time fishing, swimming and relaxing for a few days (or weeks!).
A minor drawback, for those who are sensitive to such things, was the occasional sulphur smell in the tap water, which I expect is a result of the region's agricultural infrastructure... that said, plenty of bottled water was graciously provided for drinking and coffee making.
Our hosts were generous and welcoming, checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed, and gave us helpful local restaurant and bar recommendations. The cottage is a comfortable 35-40 minute drive from Sacramento, near multiple open space, park/recreation areas, and wildlife preserves, as well as dozens of inland valley wineries. We loved visiting the small adjacent towns in the area, each one unique and rich with history. Unfortunately, we didn't allow ourselves enough time to see everything in two days... but that just gives us a good excuse to come back!