Blackbird Inn

My bride and I had the great fortune of including the Blackbird Inn to our wedding plans in September, 2015. Alana and Fletcher have beautifully remodeled this «General Store» into a 5-​room bed and breakfast (rooms upstairs) with a homey restaurant sporting a wine and beer bar, floor to ceiling beveled windows, tasteful refinished wooden tables, and a fireplace hearth and stove. The staircase leads up to 5 tastefully furnished spacious rooms, all with private bathrooms, comfy linens, much light and views. They serve handmade, one-​at-​a-​time delicious pizzas, fabulous salads, like-​mama-​made-​them meatballs, etc. For breakfast, you come downstairs to a buffet of eggs, soaked-​all-​night yogurt/​oatmeal, and other goodies. The bar serves an assortment of locally brewed beers, and an impressive wine list – all at reasonable prices.
–Fletcher and Alana went out of their way to host our DJ dance party to put a perfect end on our wedding day. They worked with us to accommodate all kinds of flowers and decorations, champagne and wedding cake, as well as make plenty of room to dance the night away with our party. We were able to make as much noise as we wanted, enjoy the lovely outdoor porch that ran the length of the building, as well as the backyard decorated in festive ways. Our party could have comfortably fit 25 more. Our hosts were professional and heartfelt in their making our wedding party a seamless end to a fabulous day and night. I should also say that they worked with us tirelessly in the month leading up to the wedding to arrange for meeting all our needs about the flowers, cake, music, food, drinks, guests, and so much more. Also, we had a fun wine, beer and champagne tasting in order to pick out our wedding drinks. Whether staying a few days or a week to relax in the beautiful Lakes Basin Area, treat yourself to a stroll down to the River, or drink the best tap water you can imagine. You’ll be in good hands!

Such a clean, charming place. We just stopped in for a snack — pesto and tomato on a bagel — and it was perfectly toasted and delicious. The latte was great too. Service was friendly and welcoming. Great place to take a break when driving through the area.

Stopped by earlier this year to get a look at the new kids on the block. What they have done with this already quaint destination was incredible with stylish amenities since is impressive Their robust timber and polished metal bar and parlour with an original old time ice room is a great place to meet with 5 beers on tap including a hard cider and a selection of classics playing on the background. Their geniunely friendly service, clean operations, and great décor speak to why they are sold out. Have the Caprese salad and delicious meatballs!

Delicious fresh and home made pizza, meatballs and salad.
The food was delicious and a nice selection of local beer on tap. Lots of locals nicely mixed with visitors.
Rooms are cool and feel like home.

I stopped in last night and was so happy to find a nice local place to enjoy a great glass of wine and a wonderful salad. The atmosphere is so charming — a step back in time. They have a wonderful porch where your dog is welcome to join you too. The owners were cooking, pouring and serving. Very nice atmosphere and great salads and pizza! Stop by and have one of the the great beers they have on tap to go with your pizza!

Great place to stay. We had a king room, which was perfect for my husband, son and I. Quiet, clean and the nicest people hosting. Delicious breakfast! Highly recommended — looking forward to returning when we are in the area.

We stopped in for lunch and found the charming interior even better than expected — clean, comfortably rustic, with hip furnishings. The warmth from the wood stove added a cozy atmosphere on a rainy day. The pizza was great — perfect crust with good topping selections, and cooked just right! Enjoyed the tap beer and cider selections too. (The only reason for a 4 vs. 5 rating is the absence of additional menu items; however, more are being planned.) Definitely a plus for Plumas County visitors and residents, and remember… SUPPORT LOCAL businesses! They are a vital factor in making this such a great place to live and vacation!

Loved this place! Stayed after a party with the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and this place was perfect. It has lovely mountain town charm and the bedding was cozier than my own. Will definitely go back again.

Clio is a sweet, tiny town in Plumas county boasting 74 residents, 36 dogs, and now one really cool inn. This hip little place is the converted old Clio General Store, complete with wide wooden porch and restored old signage. The public area is graced with a copper bar, vintage lighting, and a charmingly painted baby grand. Wine, beer, and homemade pizza can be enjoyed by the wood burning fireplace. It is a labor of love created by its young owners, and it is sure to become the communal heart of the village. There are five rooms. Two rooms share a bathroom down the hall. The other three have private baths. Our room (#2) was large and cozy with a claw foot tub and plenty of hot water, despite the inn being fully booked. We stayed the weekend during a yoga retreat in Graeagle (see Trails Within Yoga Studio) and we could not have been happier. The atmosphere felt like staying with loving family. The smell of baking pizza and morning waffles wafting up the stairs only enhanced the experience. It was all I could do to NOT wander downstairs for morning tea in my PJ’s. The espresso is excellent with latte’s laced with milk from a local dairy. It is not fancy but it is, as baby bear said, «Just right!»