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    One of the best places and towns I've stayed in! The staff was so sweet and friendly. Very accommodating. The cabin we had was so nice and comfy. Fun little activities to do within property. Relaxing walks we had. Can't wait to go back

    Bathroom - New rustic one bedroom
    Jennifer H.

    We came here to celebrate and have a calm Mother's day weekend. The New Rustic 1 bedroom cabin was lovely and had all the things you would need. We had cooked a couple meals and appreciate all of the cookware provided. The sofa bed was very comfortable. They are located in a very prime location. It is right in the center of town. You can walk all of circle drive around town. I would defintely come back here perhaps during another season.

    Tara G.

    Again I absolutely love this place! All the cabins are so unique and different. In total I have stayed here 4 times now. Once in Cabin 8, which is a small rustic studio with a cute deck in the back. Full kitchen and fireplace too. The 3rd time I stayed in Cabin 13, an updated king studio with an amazing new deck. Cute small red refrigerator and microwave and a couch in the room. No fireplace. The other two times I have stayed in Cabin 1 which is very spacious and has a closed in deck which is nice for my dog. This one also has a full kitchen and fireplace which I prefer. Can't wait to come back and explore more of their adorable cabins! Thanks for being so hospitable Monty, Lisa, Nancy, and Terry! :-)

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    Went to IDY to celebrate my husbands birthday and to check out this quaint town. We stayed in the New Rustic Suite (21), which had what we needed. Didn't really cook anything during our stay but, did use the microwave, toaster, and coffee maker. The bed could use replacing, as it dips in the center. Other than that, the staff were very nice and the place was very comfy! The deck area looked out into the woods and was far away from the main street so, it was very peaceful during the day and night. The place is walking distance to all the little town has to offer. Would definitely stay here again.

    Did not feel comfortable spending the night in a room with a pentagram carving.
    Sami

    This is the most disgusting and disgraceful business I have ever seen. My husband and I booked a stay here for our wedding anniversary after liking the first stay last year, and it was probably the biggest mistake we've made. We booked cabin #8 on an outside party website (booking.com) because it looked clean and enough room for us and our pup. Upon arrival, we checked in and they had placed us in cabin #9 because they double booked for the weekend. We were trying to make it no big deal and just went with it. After given the keys, we opened the room and it was not cleaned at all since the previous guests - because the system has us booked in another cabin from the start! To apologize, Sandy from their staff gave us 2 free drink tickets with PURCHASE of 2 entrees at their sister property...how kind. After our room was finally ready, we opened the door and were finally able to see past the dirty sheets and wet towels on the floor - the room was completely covered in disgusting carvings from ceiling to floor. Including vulgar language as well as a satanic pentagram on the bathroom door. We were livid, as we booked months in advance, did NOT get our selected cabin, and got put in this sorry excuse of accommodations instead. After pleading with staff to switch us to the cabin in our original booking, they refused completely to accommodate to our needs. They did allow us to spend the night in another cabin since it was late and we were exhausted after a day of travel, but then proceeded to say the same thing in the morning - there was nothing they could do and we needed to stay in that disgusting room or leave. We obviously chose to leave and preserve what was left of our wedding anniversary weekend. We were livid with staff and their inability to remedy the situation, so we ended up getting a lovely call from Monty C. (the business manager) threatening to handle the situation "in person" with my husband and banning us from their properties (thank goodness! ). Monty - I know you'll see this and likely want to reply that I cussed at your staff. With the way you all act, I would do it again! You are all sorry excuses for the hospitality industry! Avoid this place at all costs.

    Laura H.

    I've been staying at the Idyllwild Inn since I was a little girl. Back then, I would come with my mom and a friend, or my mom, dad and sister. I can remember delighting in the simple playground - a metal slide, seesaw, volleyball net, horseshoe and wood climbing structure. We would always go catch the movie that was playing at the Rustic Theater and gorge on the candy I excitedly purchased at the Candy Cupboard. I always wanted the pack of chocolate cigarettes, ha ha! Fast forward 30 years and I recently returned for the first time since becoming a mom. The last time I came was 10 years ago with my sister and our friend. Then, it was a perfect, laidback girls weekend full of wine and other fireside indulgences in our cozy cabin. The Idyllwild Inn has always been the perfect mountain getaway no matter the stage of life. This time, we brought our dog. While she enjoyed all the smells and lunging at squirrels, my toddler delighted in the same metal slide, seesaw and wood play structure - virtually unchanged since I was not much older than him. Also virtually unchanged are the cabins. In a world where everything moves at light speed, what an absolute joy it is to slow down, battle it out in a family game of Chutes & Ladders (checked out from the front desk), and savor the simple sights and sounds of mountain nature, a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee, and local hospitality. The Idyllwild Inn has changed very little because it's perfect the way it is. We discovered our best-ever Idyllwild meal on this trip - the most perfect breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches and freshly baked donuts from Amelia's Bakery Cafe, a short walk from our cabin. Also on this trip, we discovered the new (to us) Idyllwild Community Playground, also within short walking distance, and enjoyed relaxing in the car looking out at Lake Fulmor (about 20 minutes away) while our little guy napped. I'm delighted to report that while some childhood memories are like balloons that can feel deflated when experienced once again as an adult, the Idyllwild Inn lives up to every expectation if you just be sure to appreciate it for the sweet and charming home away from home that it is. Thank you to the wonderful staff - we will most certainly be back! One day, I hope, as grandparents to the next generation of little ones learning to love dear, old Idyllwild Inn.

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    Craig H.

    We enjoyed our short (one night) stay here. The staff is very welcoming and our lodging had an old cabin feel to it. The property is within walking distance to the main town area and you can park your car and pretty much walk anywhere you would want to go.

    Great Fire place but it was too warm to enjoy.
    Patricia M.

    What an amazing stay! Loved the adult only area rooms situated away from the family cabins. Designated quiet times.. patio with grills and seating area....we stayed in the Old West room. We will definitely be back as we only live down the hill! Highly recommend!

    Living area. Comfortable and spacious.

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    Love staying here! The rooms are cozy, clean and they have a fireplace!. We have stayed here multiple time's and will continue to stay.

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    Cute and rustic. What a fun experience. We loved that we could bring our little pug with us. Great getaway

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    We stayed just one night in this absolutely adorable cabin, and it instantly felt like a warm, homey retreat.

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    4.5 Stars! (May / Warm 50º - 78ºF)…read moreWhen we arrived, previous guests had a very smokey fire in the room. It was a little difficult for me to get any sleep the first night because of the smoke smell. But airing it out the next day (and a 10mile hike) helped! AS IDYLLWILD STARTER SPOT = 5-stars! If this is your first time to Idyllwild, this is great. Easy to find. Easy to walk to town. Quiet and away from town center. Budget between "cabin" and "hotel" FIRST TIME to Idyllwild. The address is on Hwy 243. Unlike other major roads, it is empty after 8pm - so don't worry that it might be noisy. It's not. On the plus side: If you've never been here, it's very easy to find. But also away from the center of town (but not so far that you can't walk to it) INNKEEPERS & STAFF The innkeepers who greeted us when we arrived and checked us out were very helpful and extremely friendly. There is a small shop for gifts in the lobby area. Some booking services might not have all of the right information. Call the front desk with questions. They are super helpful. PARKING Easy to find and plenty of parking out front ROOMS (Evergreen) We stayed in one of the original (older) rooms. It has been upgraded with new plumbing and a jacuzzi style jet tub alongside the shower. The room is spacious and comfortably fits all of your gear on one side of the room away from the bed. A big hearth in front of the fireplace is perfect for a make-shift table. The drawback to this particular room (Evergreen) is that you are under the stairs to the rooms above. Not terrible, as most people were in by 9pm. But you will hear them creaking up and down when they leave their rooms. You can't hear them in the rooms. There are other rooms that are not connected or under other people's rooms. Clean sheets Clean towels Nice shower (saloon doors on old shower) Separate toilet/tub room. Pillows are a little flat HVAC works well (workers came in to check it while we were there) Fun/Silly books and board games in the room. - Didn't use fireplace - Didn't use television - Just needed a spot to sleep and shower before the next day's adventure. This was perfect +. COMMON SPACES INSIDE; There is a fantastic common space in the main house/lobby. Large long tables for where they used to serve breakfast. (There is no breakfast service: hotel style coffee en suite) The long tables are great for spreading out maps, games, whatever needs a bunch of space outside of your room. OUTSIDE; 1. Back Deck: There's a warm, sunny deck, protected from wind and hwy sounds. Everyone's room opens onto this space. 2. Gazebo: A small 4 seat gazebo is in the southern garden area. With views of the creek area, this is a great spot to take a nice afternoon rest stop. Nice place to sit to read, or sketch, or just close your eyes for a minute and say "I'm NOT asleep". GETTING AROUND: TO TOWN: The inn is a perfect distance from town. About 7-10 minutes to walk, there's a path that leads from the back door of the inn to the edge of town. STRAWBERRY CREEK is what it's all about. Walking this path back and forth to town is FANTASTIC. The path to town might be THE MAIN SELLING POINT OF THE INN. The stairs down to the creek path are a little severe, but the path is VERY easy to walk. Driving to town feels silly = 2 minutes. IDYLLWILD PARK (& Campground) Perimeter Hike (4 miles). Strawberry Creek Inn is a short (2-4 block walk) to the campground. The perimeter trail isn't especially technical (although a little steep in some spots), but it's basically just across the street from the inn.

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    Took the boy to get some fresh air and drove up the mountain before going back to the hospital…read more This is my second choice of places to stay in Idyllwild. it was sort of last minute trip, so like the boy says you get what you get and so don't get upset. It is Close to the main downtown area of Idyllwild. Last time I was here we had a bigger cottage and it was detached. This cottage is quant but not quiet. You can hear everything from next door. Steps, bathroom, door opening and closing. I am such light sleeper I need ear plugs and a sound machine to sleep. Maybe a heavy sleeper will be fine with the noise next door. I dislike that they have carpet but it looks clean enough. The boy has a small twin bed in the corner with a pole on top to hang our clothes not much space but we made it work. Love that we have a larger refrigerator, not big but double the size of a mini fridge. We also have a coffee maker and microwave. I got the king bed with memory foam mattress which was comfortable. Oh and I did appreciate all the outlets for our many "gadgets" we needed to charge. If I come back to stay here visit I will try and stay in owl, Eagle, or meadowlark. A hiking we will go early morning. San Jacinto Via Marion Mountain is 7.9 miles away Humber Park is 3.2 miles away Deep Springs Trail to Suicide rock is 2 miles away Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 2 miles away

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