UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAVE HAD TO CLOSE AT THIS TIME.
Amblu Kai
Bed & Breakfast
ABOUT
This 1939 Queen Anne Victorian was
Redding's premier Bed & Breakfast for over 40 years!
She's under new ownership and has just had a makeover
including the decks and pool area.
They say that life is about the journey, not just the destination. Expect one-of-a-kind experiences that will make you never want to stay in another hotel.
Since Redding is centrally located in the heart of the great outdoors, the opportunity for recreation is vast and varied. We are surrounded on three sides by millions of acres of public land including Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park, McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park, spectacular Mt. Shasta, and the pristine Trinity Alps.
Redding is the perfect base camp for exploring the hotbed of adventure travel in California! Redding is also home to the magnificent Sundial Bridge, the historical, renovated Cascade Theatre, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, and the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail.
Enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Lassen from this historic home.
Before the California Gold Rush settlers named it Mt. Lassen, local Native Americans called it AMBLU KAI meaning "Fire Mountain".
We know you’ll enjoy the character of this older home. In the Spring, the gardens are fragrant & colorful and the views of Mt. Lassen (Amblu Kai) are spectacular! During Redding's hot Summer you can enjoy the views from the bed swing on the deck as a cool breeze blows, cool down by taking a dip in the pool while enjoying the song birds in the poolside aviary or lounge by the pool with a good book to the sound of the waterfall in the koi pond. In the Fall, enjoy your tea or coffee from the pergola covered deck while you catch a sunrise over Mt. Lassen. If we are lucky enough the sunset will stretch out from the east and give us a show as well!
You’ll see why we call it our Open Heaven!
OUR ROOMS
Each of our rooms are named after Northern California Landmarks. They are fully equipped with everything you need during your stay. You will be treated to luxurious amenities such as plush robes, Turkish cotton towels, fine bamboo bed linens and bath accessories. Thoughtful touches such as a mini fridge, microwave, and snacks are featured in every room. Once our transition to a full service Bed and Breakfast is complete in late April 2020, every room will feature a gift basket of local goodies, and a full breakfast and afternoon snack will come with your stay.
OUR SERVICES
Breakfast & Snack Service
NOTE: Full Breakfast Service and late afternoon Snack Service will start in May of 2020. Use of the kitchen is not available at this time. We provide pantry space should you need it and each room has a mini refrigerator.
Lake Shasta Experience
COMING SOON!
Check back here for more info as we hope to partner with a local company to bring this to you.
Garden
COMING SOON!
In the Spring, Summer and early Fall the gardens are fragrant and colorful drawing hummingbirds, butterflies and honeybees. The Koi pond rustles with the soothing sound of a waterfall. The gentle breezes release the sounds of the wind chimes. The poolside Aviary is a great place to unwind listening to the songbirds.
Housekeeping
To keep our prices affordable, please request if you'd like your bed made daily. (There is a $5 sur charge per day for this daily housekeeping request.) We are happy to replace towels as needed .
Pool
On hot summer days, take a dip in the pool or enjoy reading a book while listening to the song birds in the poolside Aviary. Enjoy the ambiance of the pool lighting at night or enjoy the gas fire pit under the pool pergola.
Pool open Late May- September
Wedding Venue
Amblu Kai is the perfect place to have small weddings (up to 50 people) , bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, Wedding Party Accommodations, or book a honeymoon suite. We provide the space, you provide everything else.
(honeymoon packages available)
Free Wifi
We offer high speed internet in all rooms and around the property. There are smart TV's in the rooms so you can log into your favorite streaming company such as Hulu or Netflix.
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Local Wineries
Redding and the surrounding area is home to several local Wineries.
Local Landmarks
We are centrally located so there is a lot to do nearby.
Enjoy a hike or visit the Sulfer Works at Mt. Lassen only an hour away or in the winter, gather some firewood, hot chocolate, s'mores ingredients, warm clothes, some tubes or sleds and head to Eskimo Hill for some sledding fun!
Take in the grandeur of Mt. Shasta closeup as she truly is a place to recalibrate. You'll be glad you took the trailhead from Bunny Flats to Panther Meadows in late Summer (August/Sept.) is covered in Alpine flowers and is magical. In the winter, have fun at Mt. Shasta Ski Park or go sledding on Bunny Flats. The drive is also about a one hour.
The Famous Sundial Bridge is only about 3 miles away and while you are there, take a lovely walk on the Sacramento River Trail or visit Turtle Bay Exploration Museum.
Shasta Caverns is a great place to visit as well and is only a short drive away.
Tour Downtown Redding
by Bike or Wolf Scooters
Explore the Sacramento River Trail by renting Pedego Electric Bikes by Jefferson State Adventure Hub or Explore other various trails by renting bikes from Redding Sports Ltd.
Want to do a little something more fun? Explore Redding by renting an electric scooter from Wolf Scooters.
Leisure Activities
Rent a Kayak from Adventure Hub, Headwaters Adventure Company, or Oak Bottom Marina and spend the day kayaking on nearby Whiskeytown Lake or Manzanita Lake near Mt. Lassen.
Rent a boat and explore Shasta Lake for the day, fishing, skiing, or tubing but renting a boat from Bridge Bay Marina, Silverthorn Resort or Holiday Harbor.
Cascade Theatre
Enjoy a night of entertainment in Redding's Historic Cascade Theatre. Visit their website to view upcoming performers.
Fishing
Redding and the Sacramento River have some of the best fishing around.
There are several hundred miles of rivers, creeks, lakes and streams in and around Redding. Trout and steelhead fishing is a way of life around here with fishing year round.
The Fly Shop located in Redding and America's number one source for fly fishing tackle also offers a guide service.
We also recommend Scott Freeman as an awesome fly fishing guide.
Owen Robinson of Cuthroat Guide Service comes highly recommended as well.
GUEST REVIEW
"Melissa and her family were quiet, friendly hosts that fully opened their home to us. Our beds were very comfy and the bathroom/shower was nice. The house is huge and we felt like we had privacy. The neighborhood and surrounding area aren't really walkable, given its country-side setting, so if you walk/run, keep that in mind. All in all, a great experience." ~ Matt
"We enjoyed our time at Melissa's. Melissa and her family are just overall amazing as they made us feel very welcomed. Melissa's house is absolutely beautiful, especially making us wish we stayed longer to enjoy the patio and pool area. The king bedroom was super spacious and everything as described and shown with it's own bathroom. It was pleasure staying at Melissa's, she treated us so nicely and even left us homemade cupcakes when we left." ~Rachel