The Desmond House, located in the middle of Redding, overlooks the Sacramento River. Guests can walk to the river trails, parks, restaurants, the Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Sundial Bridge and McConnell Arboretum. Whiskeytown and Shasta lakes are only minutes away. A continental breakfast is served. Reservations are recommended, and a 48-hour cancellation policy is appreciated. Guests take a step back in time when staying the Desmond House. Built in 1905, it features the Queen Ann style of architecture. The home is furnished with an eclectic blend of antiques and period lighting that create a warm and inviting atmosphere suitable for any romantic getaway. As I open my home to travelers venturing away from their own homes and comfortable surroundings, my hope is that they will find comfort, peace and solitude while staying at The Desmond House. It has been all of that and more to me on my personal journey to create this beautiful space. The Desmond Room This romantic master suite, named after John T. Desmond who built the house in 1905, includes a queen bed, antique dresser, and night stands. Careful searching went into locating the perfect antique lighting for the Desmond Room. The room includes an attached private bathroom with shower. Plush bathrobes are provided. The Brooks Room The Brooks Room is named after Thomas Brooks (1811-1887), an important Brooklyn cabinetmaker, who supplied the New York market throughout the Mid-nineteenth century. He ran a successful furniture making business at the corner of Fulton and Sand streets, near the entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge. He made a variety of elegant Victorian renaissance revival furniture such as bedroom sets, cabinets, bookcases, and tables, all of which are some of the most sought after American Victorian antiques in the world today. Many of his pieces are on display at the Brooklyn Museum. The Brooks room features two pieces of furniture made by Mr. Brooks in about 1867, one being the unique bed. Sleeping in this bed is like taking a step back in time when true craftsmen made furniture with care.