One of the best getaways in the North State. If you are looking for serious romantic getaway, or just restaurant with great food, Highlands Ranch is the place to go. Eaten at the restaurant 4 times, and each time the food is prepared to perfection, and the ambiance and service are excellent. The wine list really compliments the food, especially if red wine fan, with any of their steaks. However, have tried to order the Buffalo Shortribs and unfortunately each time they have been sold out, which obviously tells you something. 10 minutes from the front gate of Lassen National Park, so great place to stay and eat after day of exploring, hiking, biking, kayaking or whatever you want to do in Lassen. Also, 15 miles from Lake Almanor so good location to get away if you are the outdoorsy type that likes not just good, but great food and wine! My wife and I just celebrated our 30th anniversary and stayed in one of their luxury cabins - which was just a treat! Would suggest that sit out back overlooking the huge meadow in June or July, when it stays light longest and given its elevation, never really gets hot, when it is smoking hot down in the valley. read more

What a wonderful place to spend a couple of days while visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park! Our cabin was luxurious, the bed was very comfortable, and we thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and views. The staff were all so accommodating and pleasant to talk to as were the servers at the on-site restaurant. As to the restaurant, it was beautiful with indoor and outdoor dining. Breakfast was included for guests and was absolutely delicious and the dinners were excellent! We really enjoyed our time at Highlands Ranch Resort and very highly recommend it as a great place to stay! read more

Highlands Ranch Resort - Gorgeous view sitting on the porch of our cabin in very comfy Adirondack chairs! - Resorts Near Me - Mill Creek, California

Beautiful property, very nice accommodations. We stayed in the ADA cabin. A little snug in a few spots but overall very workable. Bathroom was good with my wheelchair. As usual soap dispenser was not reachable. Parking for our van was really good. Some of the paths were a bit narrow. Breakfast and dinner were very good and dining room was very manageable with wheelchair. Access into the park was great. read more

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Great accommodations and only a few miles LVNP entrance. Nice grounds and view. Restaurant serves an amazing breakfast(guests only) also open for lunch and dinner with a full bar and beautiful patio read more

Beautiful setting with short drive to Lassen and hikes. Very cute and comfortable cabin with gas fireplace, seating area outside and inside.. Great bed. Nice restaurant with good food and especially the balcony with gorgeous views of grazing cows and a crane family. Across the street is Franks with a rustic bar for wine and beer and some basic burgers and more. Als0 great! My only remark would be to suggest the cabin add some basic items such as a wine opener and wine glasses. Perhaps even a cutting board and some utensils, basic salt and pepper. Would also be great if there would be fresh water to brew coffee. read more

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Every time I come this place has been 10/10! Visited from Chico for a quick 1 night stay with my boyfriend (for this trip). January trip was for some live music with the girls. Stayed across the street in the Inn, but will look into the cottages next time! Service and food/ drinks top notch! You can tell everyone here takes a lot of pride in what they do. Food: Calamari was amazing! Super fresh, melt in your mouth strips ( not rings). The boyfriend is VERY picky but he loved these ones. Burger was huge and they even had a gluten free bun, which is hard to find. Bun was toasted and soft. Drinks: The bloody Mary's hit the spot, they do it up on the toppings. I even got some pork belly on top! Had one of their espresso martinis, also delish. They make it creamy which I love, I usually ask for it creamy. Lastly the lavender lemon drop was another great drink, super refreshing and it'll sneak up on ya!!! They do live music most Saturday nights as well!! read more

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Highlands Ranch Resort is a hidden gem about 15 minutes from the southwest entrance to Lassen National Park. We stayed two nights in the Silhouette cabin. The grounds are well kept with Adirondack chairs on the porch of each cabin and around a fire pit in the center of the grounds. The meadow and mountains are beautiful. We happened to be there when there was no moon - the stars and Milky Way were amazing. Bonus - as we were stargazing around 10:45 pm, we heard wolves howling in the hills. So haunting and beautiful. The cabin was a perfect size for my husband and I. The king bed was comfortable, the bathroom floor heated and the rain shower was a fully walk in shower. The bathroom was all in stone. Beautiful. Good coffee maker with plentiful pods. The water was very drinkable. Two chairs inside to relax and read. Ceiling fan and a gas fireplace for temp control. There was also a standing fan if we needed it. (We didn't) It was 97 during the day but temp dropped to high 50's at night. We were very comfortable. The restaurant was excellent. The food was delicious and the drinks very well prepared. The morning breakfast included with the room was off a menu - you could choose what you wanted. The staff were super friendly from check in to restaurant team to the groundskeeper. We were there in a thunderstorm - the only con was the running and pooling water across the path from the cabin to the lodge and the waterfall off the roof on the steps and ramp. Thank goodness we had raincoats and another pair of shoes. We have Verizon and had no problem with Internet, text and calls in the cabin if we chose to engage. We didn't try streaming. The lodge wifi was very strong. We didn't notice road noise but maybe we were heavy sleepers. We'll be back. read more

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Breathtaking ranch view, with nice cabin rooms and awesome breakfast Some connectivity limitations but ideal for a digital detox ranch getaway (This review is mainly for the cabin experience. See my other review for the restaurant.) Room/Food/Setup Quality: 4/5 Hits: Cabin setup: Nicely maintained with loft area for kids upstairs Cozy touches: Fireplace and heated bathroom floors Outdoor space: Adirondack chairs on porch perfect for reading/wine with views Breakfast: Awesome complimentary options with generous portion: Pancakes with Blackberry, Scrambled Eggs with Sausages and Baked Potatoes. Misses: Dinner: Inconsistent execution at premium prices (hit-or-miss quality) EV charging: L2 chargers across street require bringing right plug No WiFi in the room: Bring your own Starlink? Perceived Value: 5/5 Breathtaking views and atmosphere are the main draw Peaceful setting: Birds chirping, cows mooing (with frequent highway noises ;-P ) Perfect for stargazing and wildlife sighting Premium pricing justified by unique ranch experience Cleanliness & Hygiene: 5/5 Very clean and well-maintained room throughout Excellent housekeeping standards read more

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Great place! We stayed there for a night. The surroundings are world-class and the attention to detail of the ranch is mesmerizing

Really enjoyed our two nights there. First night was in the lodge, and we had dinner at Frank's (yummy hot dog!). Next morning was amazing breakfast sandwiches at Franks (wish they opened before 8) and then a day in the park. Next day we moved to the Meadow's Edge cabin. Lovely. Super comfy bed. great view. didn't use the hot tub as it was a bit murky. had drinks in the dining room before dinner (who knew such a good Mai Tai in the middle of nowhere. Dinner was super tasty -- however, our steaks were way over cooked from the black and blue and rare that we ordered -- we called the waitress over and they refired them. The newly cooked NY strip was possibly one of the best steaks we've had. read more

Fantastic location just outside Lassen Volcano National Park. The cottage was comfortable and well appointed. It is a very peaceful setting, perfect for relaxing. We had dinner and breakfast at the resort and the meals were great. They also packed us a picnic lunch for the day we were exploring the area. The entire staff was friendly and most helpful in their recommendations. We highly recommend staying here. read more

Dinner was fabulous! The meadow was beautiful! The service was outstanding! We will be back and really enjoyed our night. read more

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THE place to stay if you are visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park. High end in the hills, no better place to rest after knocking your lights out in the park all day! I concur with fellow reviewers, the cabins are super nice, no A/C but ceiling fans and cool breezes during the warmer months, fireplace, heated bathroom floors and space heaters for colder months. Spacious, well appointed, updated bathroom with plenty of vanity space and storage. Good size, stone-tiled shower with decent water pressure and dispensered gel, shampoo and conditioner. Towels a little rough (spa towels were way softer). Mini fridge and freezer as well as Nespresso coffee maker in room. The tap water is very drinkable as well. No cell or Wi-Fi in cabins (Wi-Fi in restaurant/lodge) , but, hey, your here to get away...take a chance and unplug for a spell! We stayed in Meadows Edge, the cabin right next to the meadow and furthest from the road that also featured a 2 person hot tub. So needed after a day of hiking Lassen's many trails. Grab a bottle of wine and check out the celestial wonders, as there is little light pollution...super bright Milky Way, just amazing. Only other negative is it is right on 36 and you'll hear traffic noise...less at night save for the rogue big rig rolling through at 3am ;-O. Breakfast is included and filling. Not a buffet, but actual menu selections which should suit most every taste. The restaurant was, for us, exceptional. Whoever the chef is, give him a raise!! We ate here every night (not a lot of options in the area) and after our first meal, we knew we made the right choice. Made sure our reservation was for 7:30 to catch the sun dip below the peaks out on the deck. Perfect cool ending to our daily hikes in the park. From their signature cocktails to their sizable, delicious apps and the mains, every dish as a hit. The calamari steak strips were on point and plentiful, same for the crispy Brussel sprouts with pork belly, garlic aioli, parmesan cheese. Since we had a late lunch, this was more than enough for dinner. The drinks were spot on, mine as a Frey Ranch Rye Manhattan, my wife went with the Lavender Lemon drop. Both made to perfection (became our nightly sundowner!!). Elana was our server every night, friendly, attentive and made us feel like family (the good kind!!). The next night we tried the Blue Bread as an app (think garlic bread loaded with blue cheese topped with heirloom tomatoes...oh yeah! We both shared the special, pan seared halibut as well as the champagne pear salad. Halibut cooked perfectly, tender, flaky and well balanced seasoning. The portions are sizable. Saturday night we were treated to a local band playing in the restaurant. Rickety Bridge, 2 guys, multi-instrumentalists with great vocals, covering everything from country to classic rock. The place was packed, as they have quite the following. We danced until their last song...Footloose! An awesome way to end our 4 days here. Carrie checked us in and out, super nice and very helpful. Yeah, it's pricey, but well worth it for what you get in such a remote location! Looking forward to our return. read more

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We brought a group of 18 people to stay at Highlands Ranch Resort and The Village Inn. We had a private dinner for 18 the first night and the food and service were truly excellent. One very hard working waitress took care of all our needs and did it with a smile through the cocktail hour and dinner. The salads and the dressing was memorable and everyone's entrees were very good. Our rooms at he Village Inn were nicer than I anticipated and again the service was excellent. I would highly recommend staying at Highlands Ranch whether you are a large or small group. read more

It is a beautiful and charming location and establishment. The team was most pleasant. The restaurant and the rooms were great. Internet in the rooms was very good. The only minor comment I have is at at this time both sides of the bed needs outlets. We have too many hungry for power equipments read more

Beautiful property. Sweet people at check in. Really loud on the main highway and no ac so you have to leave the windows open. Didn't sleep well as a result of heat and noise. Dinner was decent or better at the restaurant. Great proximity to the park. read more

Had a really nice stay there in late June 2026. Stayed for two days with my daughter as a base for touring around Lassen. Room was really nice. Restaurant was great. Really pretty grounds. Fun to watch the marmots playing in between the buildings and the meadow Overall a great place. read more

My husband and I stayed at Highlands Ranch Resort last month. It was an amazing experience. We stayed in a cabin that was gorgeous. The linens are wonderful and the cabin was immaculate. They also have an excellent restaurant. I was not feeling well due to a long hike and high altitude. The staff was really great helping me feel better. I highly recommend Highlands Ranch Resort. read more

We love this place; been here twice. Just returned from a three night stay. Pros: 1. Great cabins. 2. Four miles from the Lassen NP entrance. 3. Great restaurant on site. 4. Comp breakfasts; the meals are terrific. 5. Great service. 6. Probably the nicest place to stay near Lassen. Cons: Room rates not cheap. Some traffic noise in the cabins at night. And, when it comes to cell coverage, welcome to 1980. C'mon!!! Spend $59 and put some wi-fi routers in the cabins!!! The idea that you have to hang out in the restaurant because that's the only (only) place on site where you can get any cell coverage is ridiculous. There's better coverage in Lassen. Five star experience minus one. read more

Highlands Ranch Resort is our favorite place to eat; the food is always great, the staff are always terrific, and the ambiance inside and outside is fantastic. Clint & Karen Koble Lake Almanor read more

Incredible place and so close to Lassen! Cottages were perfect as well. Not much around which is even better. Complemental breakfast was delicious. Not the standard continental. Carrie was very welcoming and Garrett made a mean Old Fashion. Food was good as well. Definitely would come back! read more

Our Friday arrival was very pleasant and we were greeted by the Inn Keeper. Room was very quiet and clean. Bed was comfortable and hot tub was ideal (room #3). Ordered a charcuterie board that was delicious. Had about 4-5 inches of fresh snow overnight the first night which made the day in Lassen spectacular. read more

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Fun girl time. Stayed in Lavender cottage. 4 beds, 4 people! Great! Dinner and breakfast delicious! The sunrise view of the meadow was the perfect ending to our get-away! The lovely Powers women read more

Not high end like they advertise. Needs improvements for the price if they're going to advertise as luxury. We paid $429 a night and stayed 3 nights. I feel totally ripped off for what I got for that price. The bad: Mattress: not a high quality mattress for the price terrible mattress. No air conditioning: self explanatory. It was hot as hell with highs over 97 degrees. No fans in the rooms either. Just an overhead fan. Shower: emptied soap containers that we had to go and ask to be refilled. Emptied tissue box in the room on arrival. Privacy: lack of privacy. If I'm on the toilet I can see outside due to incredibly poor window blinds. When I'm naked in my room, people can see from the outside. They simply don't provide the privacy needed. Also no blackout lighting so I hope you like waking up with the sun in your eyes at 5 am. Parking: very limited parking by the cabins however can park by the restaurant Limited WiFi: no WiFi in the rooms which is mind blowing you have WiFi in the lodge but can't provide WiFi in the rooms? Iron: dirty iron that put a dirt stain on my clothes. The good: Ambiance: cool cabins. You're paying for a private cabin with a cool view of cows and marmots Hot tub: clean and in working condition Cleanliness: was clean just some things missed like empty body wash and hand soaps. Heaters: not needed but had a working gas fireplace and portable heaters in the room Coffee: nespresso machine which is higher end and was nice with real creamer (1/2 & 1/2) Chairs: comfortable seating inside and outside the cabin. Also they provided food trays since there's not a table in the room which was handy. Still a small space. Stars: very bright sky's and cozy nights looking at the stars from your hot tub. Towels: we go through a lot of towels and they were replenished daily. Was nice to not have to ask for towels. Trash can: a good size trash can so not a puny tiny trash can which I appreciate! read more

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We drove over an hour for what ended up being a very disappointing dinner experience. It went straight downhill after we ordered drinks. Service was very slow. Bone marrow tasted like it was reheated in the microwave. Baked potatoes were not warm. Scallions on top were shaved length wise (we took them off). Sour cream tasted watered down. Menu said nothing about a vegetable medley coming with the steaks. Update your menu so people know how to order. Veggies were cold with heat marks indicating made earlier (since it was cold). Cauliflower and carrots were shriveled. Worst part was the bread pudding. It was CHARRED with MELTED ice cream. It never should have left the kitchen! Server said chef agreed. Why did she bring it out in the first place? Sent it back and ordered an ice cream sundae instead. Came with a huge brownie that tasted like it was made from a box. Only positives were the wedge salad, steaks and mushrooms. The restaurant is too expensive for the poor quality and service. Wont return. Will go to Crumbs in MacArthur for an excellent meal! read more

I've lived in the north state for 50 years. For my 75th birthday I wanted to do something locally I'd never done before. Our stay at The Highlands Ranch Resort was outstanding. The cabins are top notch and the bed was really comfortable. The restaurant did an excellent job and the wine list had something for everyone. This is an easy five stars. read more

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Just stayed at Highlands Ranch Resort and must comment on how wonderfully upscale and welcoming this property is. Also there was confusion regarding the reservation that was handled most efficiently and satisfactorily by the manager Carrie. She is quite an asset for this resort. read more

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Our family stayed at one of the cottages at Highlands Ranch Resort and it made for a perfect getaway/vacation! A big 'Thank You' to Payton, Casey, and Genesee for going above and beyond to ensure our family had a pleasant stay. We were able to explore Lassen visitors center and nearby hiking trails based on the close proximity to everything. The cottage (Serenity #3) at Highlands Ranch Resort was really nice with plenty of touches to make you feel at home. The food at the lodge was outstanding! Well done on both the breakfast/dinner menus and especially the quality of food. Bonus: They carry my favorite whiskey, which is hard to find in public places and will remain nameless so I can ensure there's plenty remaining upon our return. If you're in the Los Angeles area and want a wonderful couples and/or family getaway...it's a simple flight from LAX to RDD, followed by a drive of a little more than an hour. Highly recommend Highlands Ranch Resort to anyone visiting the area. Without a doubt we will be returning! read more

Had an amazing experience at Highlands Ranch. Staff was super helpful and super friendly. Would definitely recommend it to friends. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Highlands Ranch Resort. We stayed in the Meadows Edge cottage and it was lovely. We had an amazing private view of the meadow where we could watch the antics of the cows/calves, Canada geese and the darling marmot family that lives on property. The breakfast included with the cottage stay was perfect before heading into Lassen to hike. You order off a menu and there are many choices. The blueberry pancakes were oh so good! We also ate dinner at the restaurant and the food was incredible. So many choices. The dragon fruit sorbet was the best! The wait staff was also so friendly. We stayed at Highlands due to the close proximity of Lassen Volcanic NP. It was an easy drive to the park where we celebrated my birthday by hiking Lassen Peak! read more

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Nice property, beautiful landscape, pleasant staff. Misses the mark as a high end place to stay. We stayed in Maverick and it is located next to the maintenance area. The room smelled like sanitation chemicals. The room was clean enough but there were cobwebs and areas where the floor was not clean. Would consider trying this property again but would definitely pick a location at the opposite end of the property. read more

What a night!!! Wife and I had a blast and enjoyed some R&R. The hot tube was relaxing too!

Very nice place on the lake in a very nice neighborhood. Good walking trails. The front desk was helpful and the restaurant on the golf course was excellent read more

Great food, great atmosphere. Big place for get-together. I got the Deep-fried brie cheese & Porcini mushroom ravioli. read more

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Highlands Ranch Resort (HRR) is a pleasant spot to stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I've been wanting to make the trip to eat since they opened. I made a reservation on Yelp! for lunch for two at 12:30 pm on our way home from Lake Almanor. It's only a seven minute detour from our Chico turn-off west. We arrived 15 minutes early and they were able to seat us right away. We chose an inside booth vs the patio. There were four or five couples on the patio, three people at the bar and us. We ordered the grapefruit cocktail with Tanqueray, which took a bit to be served but the wait staff are so friendly it was easy to overlook. HHR has cabins next to restaurant, a hotel, RV campground & store are across the street. The scenery of Childs Meadow is gorgeous with Mt. Lassen in the background and close to take hike. The compound is a popular destination (haven't been able to get a cabin rental in over two years) & beautiful wedding venue. In fact the staff said they had a late night from a wedding the day before. We enjoyed our lunch of grilled cheese and taco salad. Bottomline it was well worth the detour and can't wait to do it again! Back to the read more

We love Highlands Ranch! Beautiful anytime of the year, our family jumps at the chance to enjoy a delicious meal here after a hike at Lassen, or to stay a night or two and bask in the serenity of the surroundings. read more

Wonderful restaurant the service was amazing. Aimee did a wonderful job with us. She made us feel welcomed and the food was amazing. I totally recommend this restaurant and resort who is wonderful. read more

This was the most wonderful place to stay! The setting near the foothills with views of the ranch made it such a peaceful visit, and the cabins are beautiful. The food at the restaurant was delicious, with a great variety of choices, and Daniel and Rina at the bar take great care of you! The location was perfect for the N.P. I would def stay there again!! read more

After a few months of quarantine & rescheduling our stay here, this was our first weekend getaway in what seemed to be a long time! We stayed here the night of June 6 after visiting Burney Falls & Volcanic National Park (both are must DO's if you're in the area). The cottage we booked was Serenity. It was intimate, romantic & cozy for two. This particular cottage comes with a king bed, fireplace, upstairs loft for a 3rd person, mini coffee station, TV, outdoor hot tub, private bath with stone shower & heated floors. Views of the meadows, trees, and mountains from every direction. This is the place to unwind, throw out your phone (no wifi unless you're in the restaurant), enjoy nature, views, and the fresh mountain air! We also had dinner at the Highland Ranch Resort Restaurant and food was excellent! Hubby ordered the steak & I had the fried chicken. Breakfast comes with the stay and is hand delivered to you in the morning: coffee, OJ, yogurts, hard boiled eggs, muffins, scones, fruit cup, cheese. Everything was delicious! A few things to note..this is the mountains and weather is unpredictable out here. We were up in Lassen Volcanic Park enjoying the fumaroles when all of a sudden it hailed good size ice! After we checked into the resort and barely made it back into our car when it RAINED and HAILED at the same time. Big chunks of ice like slushy coming down. Even though its June/Summer bring warm jackets/sweaters for unpredictable weather and for those chilly mornings! read more

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Perfect birthday getaway! We stayed in the Nighthawk cabin for our family of four and it was perfect!