When it comes to bed and breakfast properties, each one is a bit unique but all of the offer an extremely personal experience that is almost akin to the proprietor welcoming you into their home. That was precisely the experience we had a few weeks ago staying at Shari's Bed & Berries in El Dorado County, CA.
Let's just begin by saying, "yes!" That Shari of Shari's Berries fame and now BerriedInChocolate.com. She is perhaps the most famous person out there when you think of delicious chocolate covered strawberries and other fruit. Ironically, years ago I had worked at the company that bears her name but she had sold it a few years prior. Now, I finally had a chance to taste the original Shari's berries and I gotta say ... while the "chocolaty confection" I came to love was delicious ... nothing beats real chocolate covered strawberries made by hand with love.
Egypt's Red Sea Resorts: Dive, Golf, and Desert Thrills for a Guys Trip
Men's guide to Egypt beach resorts: Red Sea adventures, luxury all-inclusive stays, and desert excursions. Experience championship golf and nightlife in Sharm El Sheikh. Perfect for groups seeking adventure and relaxation.
A Guys Guide to Having A Fun Guys Weekend in New Orleans
A guys weekend getaway guide for men looking to have fun in New Orleans.
4 Days Istanbul & Cappadocia with Cave Hotel + Optional Balloon
A 4-day Istanbul and Cappadocia tour with cave hotel stay, ideal for travelers wanting UNESCO sites and fairy chimneys.
Fantastic Thailand 9 Day Tour
A 9-day Thailand tour from Bangkok's temples to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the Phi Phi Islands, suited to travelers of all ages.
Promoted by FlowAds
Each morning at Shari's Bed & Berries she had fresh treats on the table for us and also in the evening as well so this alone was almost as good of a reason as any to plan to stay here while touring wineries or walking in the footsteps of gold chasers that make this county famous.
Bed & Berries includes your choice of three rooms, with a max of two guests per room. There's one downstairs room where we stayed that had a king bed and then two other rooms on the second floor that each had queen beds. There is a private bathroom for the first floor room and the two on the second level share.
Man Gear Pick of the Month
Kenyon City Grill Portable Stainless Steel Electric Grill
Why we picked it: a grill you can actually carry to the campsite, the tailgate or the cabin without borrowing a truck. Stainless, no propane tank to wrestle, and hot enough to cook for four guys rather than reheat for one.
August's Pick LiberNovo Maxis Electric Big and Tall Ergonomic Office Chair, Graphite 52cm $1,466.00 
July's Pick Powerful Propane Torch Gun, Adjustable Flame Thrower Gun, Kitchen Torch with Detachable Design, Flamethrower Blow Torch for BBQ, Searing Steak, Welding, Camping Charcoal Lighter(Tank Not Included) $41.99 
June's Pick OYASUMI Funny BBQ Man Hot Dog Holders, 4 PCS Reusable Stainless Steel Sausage Stands, Portable Hot Dog Roasters, Barbecue Grill Accessories for Camping & Party Gifts $14.98 Promoted by FlowAds
Guests can book rooms either $249 for one bedroom or $399 for two rooms based on a minimum two night stay.
Outside guests have access to a pool with hot tub as well as opportunity to explore the terrain on a hike across the property's 10 acres. If you are planning a guys trip, the owners are extremely accommodating and Clay, Shari's husband can arrange for target shooting on their course as well as many other ideas that would be perfect for a guys trip, bachelor party, or other guys weekend getaway.
While the property may initially seem out of the way, it is actually very well situated right in the middle of the Fairplay Wine Region of El Dorado County. This places it only minutes from a dozen wineries including: MV Winery, Element 79, Toogood Estate Winery, and Shadow Ranch Vineyard.
Finally, I want to share another thing that makes this property special. When you stay at Shari's Bed and Berries, you also support her non-profit, Boys and Berries Ministry that helps disabled children living in Mexico's extreme poverty, many of whom don't have beds of their own.