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Carneros Resort and Spa \u2014 Sonoma, California<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When you want a feeling of independence from your hotel stay, go west. The Golden State has got you covered.<\/h4>\n

When the pioneers advanced west across what would become the United States, they were in search of space \u2014 more room for themselves, their families, their ideas and their dreams. It\u2019s no wonder then that California, the pinnacle of westward progress, has so many hotels that offer some sort of detached, freestanding accommodation: bungalows, cottages, cabanas, and casitas that give guests more privacy, more independence, more freedom. Below, a bushel of our favorite bungalow-esque hotels in the Golden State.
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Avalon Hotel and Bungalows<\/a><\/h2>\n
Palm Springs, California<\/h5>\n

\"Avalon<\/a><\/p>\n

The Avalon\u2019s hacienda-style Spanish tile roofs and whitewashed stucco walls hide stylish interiors, a modern take on the Hollywood Regency style of the resort\u2019s golden age. Surrounded by manicured gardens and citrus trees, the eponymous bungalows are nearly palatial, sleeping four to six, and feature outdoor banquette seating and parlor rooms.<\/p>\n

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The Charlie<\/a><\/h2>\n
Los Angeles, California<\/h5>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Charlie Chaplin himself once owned this jumble of bungalows, scattered among incongruously tranquil gardens right in the heart of West Hollywood. Once inhabited by the likes of Marlene Dietrich and Rudolph Valentino, they\u2019re up to date but true to their original English country-house style. Short of acquiring your own Hollywood hideaway, there\u2019s no more private place to stay.<\/p>\n

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The Bungalows at Retreat<\/a><\/h2>\n
Joshua Tree, California<\/h5>\n

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Situated on the grounds of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, the Bungalows at Retreat by Homestead Modern are a series of impressively restored midcentury buildings by Harold Zook. And while the 14 rooms, studios, and suites share three structures, each one feels like a freestanding mid-century home, complete with full-length windows that stretch from the concrete floors to the post-and-beam ceilings.<\/p>\n

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Carneros Resort and Spa<\/a><\/h2>\n
Sonoma, California<\/h5>\n

\"Carneros<\/a><\/p>\n

The corrugated metal roofs of the cottages at Carneros are striking and unassuming at the same time, and fit well into the landscape of rolling hills and wide-open farmland. Inside, the cottages are simple, tasteful, and more than luxurious enough, with the full range of modern electronics, splendid indoor-outdoor showers, and private garden patios with gas heaters.<\/p>\n

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La Serena Villas<\/a><\/h2>\n
Palm Springs, California<\/h5>\n

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Despite its central location, just off Palm Canyon Drive, La Serena feels pleasantly private, a compound comprising 18 individual bungalows, each with a kitchenette and a private patio with an outdoor bathtub. They\u2019re not all identical \u2014 some are rather more elaborate than others \u2014 but all are luxe enough, and certainly more than spacious enough. <\/p>\n

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Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa<\/a><\/h2>\n
Rancho Santa Fe, California<\/h5>\n

\"Rancho<\/a><\/p>\n

Rancho Valencia Resort is a quiet retreat in a private canyon near the affluent San Diego residential community of Rancho Santa Fe. Accommodations are scattered about the grounds, hacienda-style, with one or two suites to each casita. Suites feature cathedral ceilings, hand-painted tiles, fireplaces, and above all a generous measure of space. There’s also a world-renowned tennis clinic. <\/p>\n

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Chateau Marmont<\/a><\/h2>\n
Los Angeles, California<\/h5>\n

\"Chateau<\/a><\/p>\n

Perhaps the most famous ones on this list, the bungalows at the Chateau have seen more than their fair share of Hollywood drama, intrigue, and tragedy. You’ve heard all those stories before, but what you might not know is that a Chateau bungalow could come with two or three bedrooms, a working fireplace, a full kitchen and dining area, and even a carport with a private street entrance.<\/p>\n

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Hotel Bel-Air<\/a><\/h2>\n
Los Angeles, California<\/h5>\n

\"Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n

Built in 1946 in a style that can only be described as romantic Mediterranean, the Hotel Bel-Air, with its rose-colored mission-style bungalows, is about as elite a hideaway as you can find. Hidden by bougainvillea, ficus, orange blossom, and fern, on eighteen acres right in the middle of LA\u2019s most exclusive suburb, the grounds are mapped by terracotta passageways, and the reception area lies just beyond an arched stone bridge.<\/p>\n

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Belmond El Encanto<\/a><\/h2>\n
Santa Barbara, California<\/h5>\n

\"Belmond<\/a><\/p>\n

The vibe at Belmond El Encanto is less gleaming opulence and more posh residential village, with the hotel\u2019s accommodations spread among dozens of bungalows scattered over the hillside property. That\u2019s not to say life isn\u2019t luxe here, however. You\u2019ll have at very least your own suite, and quite possibly your own Craftsman-influenced California bungalow.<\/p>\n

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Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows<\/a><\/h2>\n
Santa Monica, California<\/h5>\n

\"Fairmont<\/a><\/p>\n

The grounds at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows are planted with lush gardens overlooking the Pacific; the hotel\u2019s own private beach club is accessible via a shuttle. The rooms and suites are handsome and rather understated, with just the right amount of local color and flavor. The most unusual options are the bungalows mentioned in the hotel\u2019s name \u2014 31 colorful freestanding bungalows set amid the hotel\u2019s gardens.<\/p>\n

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Colony Palms Hotel<\/a><\/h2>\n
Palm Springs, California<\/h5>\n

\"Colony<\/a><\/p>\n

Founded in 1936, Colony Palms became a favorite of the Hollywood in-crowd before they eventually decamped for more distant destinations. But now, refurbished and redesigned, it’s once again a luxe and stylish destination that consciously recalls the glamour of the golden age of Hollywood \u2014 and Palm Springs. For extra space and privacy, book one of the bungalows, or the hotel\u2019s crown jewel, the Hermann Residence.<\/p>\n

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L\u2019Horizon Resort & Spa<\/a><\/h2>\n
Palm Springs, California<\/h5>\n

\"L\u2019Horizon<\/a><\/p>\n

In its first heyday, L\u2019Horizon Resort & Spa was a private residence and a series of guest houses, and played host to Hollywood luminaries on the caliber of a Marilyn Monroe. Today, under the ownership of celebrity designer Steve Hermann, it’s as pure a dose of glamorous luxury boutique hospitality as you\u2019re likely to find in town, the Residence and surrounding bungalows decked out in a crisp re-imagining of classic mid-century style.<\/p>\n

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Post Ranch Inn<\/a><\/h2>\n
Big Sur, California<\/h5>\n

\"Post<\/a><\/p>\n

Modernist architect Mickey Muennig settled in Big Sur in 1971, and has been responsible for most of its notable buildings ever since. Post Ranch Inn is his only hotel design, and indeed it\u2019s hard to imagine it translating into some kind of movable hotel template, comprising as it does a number of discreet house designs, each uniquely suited to its location.<\/p>\n

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