There are certain classic films and TV shows that many Americans have grown up watching; they’ve become universal classics throughout generations. Luckily for us in the U.S., many of the homes we once watched on our TV screens are now well-preserved places that you can go and visit in modern times.
From Ohio’s “A Christmas Story” house to Iowa’s “Field of Dreams” home, there’s plenty to see. One place that people may not realize is available to them is the home all “Murder, She Wrote” fans will instantly recognize, located in California.
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melfoody/Flickr A hit TV series on CBS between 1984 through 1986, “Murder, She Wrote” starred actress Angela Lansbury who played a detective named Jessica Fletcher. In the series, the Blair House’s exterior was used as Fletcher’s home in Maine, while the interior was shot at another location.
In the show, the home may have been depicted in Maine, yet in reality, the actual Blair House was really on the West Coast in California! Located right in Mendocino Village, the charming oceanside community is where “Murder, She Wrote” fans can visit Fletcher’s house.
Today, the Blair House operates as a Bed & Breakfast that true fans love to come and stay at for the night. The house is made up of three suites that have lovely featherbeds, with Jennifer’s Room, Eric’s Room, and the largest suite, which is Angela’s Room. The home is just steps away from the water and local restaurants and shops, making it one charming getaway to enjoy. Each night at the Blair House includes a complimentary bottle of wine and breakfast that’s served between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. To book your reservation, click here.
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A hit TV series on CBS between 1984 through 1986, “Murder, She Wrote” starred actress Angela Lansbury who played a detective named Jessica Fletcher. In the series, the Blair House’s exterior was used as Fletcher’s home in Maine, while the interior was shot at another location.
In the show, the home may have been depicted in Maine, yet in reality, the actual Blair House was really on the West Coast in California! Located right in Mendocino Village, the charming oceanside community is where “Murder, She Wrote” fans can visit Fletcher’s house.
Today, the Blair House operates as a Bed & Breakfast that true fans love to come and stay at for the night. The house is made up of three suites that have lovely featherbeds, with Jennifer’s Room, Eric’s Room, and the largest suite, which is Angela’s Room. The home is just steps away from the water and local restaurants and shops, making it one charming getaway to enjoy. Each night at the Blair House includes a complimentary bottle of wine and breakfast that’s served between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. To book your reservation, click here.
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