There’s a Secret Library That Opens Up When You Pull a Special Book in This Hotel Room

How do you like our secret room? from r/secretcompartments

If you visit the “100 Years of Hollywood” room at the Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast in Coloma Lotus, California, you'll find that there's something extra as part of your stay. The homey accommodation is equipped with a hidden quarter that you can only access by opening a special book on the bookshelf and pulling it open from there. Marc Bächtold, a content creator for tourism and hospitality, revealed the room's secret while staying there as a guest. His video makes it look every bit as charming as it sounds.

This well-appointed accommodation is comfortable sans the secret room, but its addition adds cozy whimsy to a getaway. While the main room is inspired by old Hollywood, the extra space has a different vibe. “The hidden room is a two-story library with a winged back chair, large picture window, and art gallery wall,” Bächtold explains to My Modern Met. Together, the rooms offer striking views of the South Fork American River and the hotel grounds, which feature ponds, streams, waterfalls, and more.

Scroll down to see some more shots from Bächtold’s stay. Learn more about how you can enjoy the secret room by visiting the Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast.

The “100 Years of Hollywood” room at the Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast in Coloma Lotus, California has something special.

Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast in Coloma Lotus, California

Pull open the bookcase and you'll discover a hidden room!

Hidden Room in Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast

Hidden Room in Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast

Hidden Room in Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast

Marc Bächtold: Website | Facebook | Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Marc Bächtold.

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Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled "Embroidered Life" that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
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