Had the best time for a girls weekend! The mineral baths were so relaxing. You can watch the stars…read moreat night while in the mineral bath or jacuzzi. The breakfast was very good as well. Would love to come back again

Had the best weekend away at Vichy! This is the kind of place you need to go when you actually need…read moreto relax. I'd say WiFi and cell service is spotty and that's exactly what you want at a place like this! We had a fun weekend disconnecting and using the baths and glorious saltwater pool. The breakfast was very generous and the entire property was 10/10. Cabins did have AC as well. We will be back!

Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve is such a beautiful and peaceful place. We came for a little…read morehike and had a great time exploring the trails and scenery. There are plenty of relaxing spots to stop, hang out, and take in the quiet nature around you. We even spotted some newts along the way, which was such a fun surprise. There was some construction happening during our visit, so it wasn't quite as peaceful as usual, but the workers were extremely friendly and respectful, which definitely made up for it. The trails are well-kept, the air feels so fresh, and the setting is perfect for anyone who loves nature, photos, or just getting away for a bit. Overall, a really lovely experience. Good time all around and we would absolutely come again :)

This was a beautiful place. You drive along a windy steep road, through beautiful forest to get…read morethere. There's not a lot of parking, but it looks like there's a place across the street you can park. There are a couple picnic tables by the parking lot and a pit toilet. The trail is a bit steep at first, but it takes you up to this beautiful valley with huge trees with a creek going through it. It was very majestic.

Amazing! There was an issue with my room and they quickly moved me to another room. The waters are…read morevery healing and I love the steam room !

Orr hot springs resort is nice, but not a 5 star experience/hotel. Those are the sorts of…read moreexperiences that are beyond special, and often pricey. Orr hot springs is not that, but it doesn't claim to be. The good: - It really does have unique historic, rustic, nature, hippy charm. -The tubs are pretty cool and not something I've seen in a lot of other hot spring resorts. Nice to have some alone time. - It is unique, and that's why I gave it four stars rather than two. -The communal kitchen and lobby are great and I love the seeing all the great food people are cooking! -They have wagons you can put your stuff in to carry from the car to the campgrounds. This is much nicer than carrying by hand. Great addition. The bad: -The sauna's need to be significantly improved. They're super small, and if someone opens the door it can take minutes to-reheat. It was cold after two people came in. -There are rules/signs everywhere! It felt like every five feet there was another sign saying what to do. It feels like the whole system relys on each person doing things exactly right when it could just "work". For example, there's a gate that goes to the campgrounds right next to a tent site. They tell people to close it silently. If the gate was better designed or there was no gate, the guests wouldn't have to worry about closing it silently. Now multiple that sign/placard by 50x. There's a lot of signs and rules. If you go to a place like Harbin, you don't have to worry about rules everywhere, the design of the facility "just works" -It didn't feel as clean as other resorts I've been to. -To place a reservation over the phone, you have to call, and they call you back. I don't know why think guests want this experience instead of picking up the phone. This is hard especially if you're in a place like Mendocino going in and out of reception and you have no idea when they'll call you back to just to place a reservation. Overall: Not a fancy hotel, a unique experience and worth a visit if you happen to be in area.

Revisited later in the year, mid August. Warm despite the weather forecast in the low 70s…read more Reservations remain limited. Landed site 54 by luck with just a week in advance. Adjacent tree stands tall with a hallow base. Plenty of room to walk in. Brighter than other sites that are heavily shaded. Disturbingly, several trees lean or have fallen. Awoke by a fallen tree no more than 30 feet away. Starts off like firecrackers then ends with a big crash. No shut eye. Be afraid of them trees. The wild animals come in second. On a positive note, bundle wood are steadily priced at ten dollars.

Had a Bigfoot encounter there in 1988. I was sleeping alone in a tent when something making bipedal…read morefootsteps around the tent, smelling like roadkill/skunk, got into my Colman cooler and neatly stole all my food and walked off with it. I held my breath, didn't make move. Scared me!

This is a nice serene hot spring, the tubs are green and hot, just the right temperature of 104…read moredegrees and feels wonderful! They have carpet on the decks outside so you don't burn your feet walking in the sun, and the pool is refreshing and cool, not cold but just right. The staff are very hospitable and friendly, and everyone just keeps to themselves in the hot spring area. This is a clothing optional hot spring, and I was the only one wearing a swimsuit, but I felt comfortable there. If you come here bring a cold water bottle as it gets hot in the summer. In terms of value, there were only 3 hot tubs and it was "nice" but I feel like you are paying more for the special privacy afforded by this place. Anyway I'm glad I came here.

Not worth it at all. I know it's subjective but the "healing" feeling just wasn't there for me…read morelike the other hot springs. Tried it twice. Too expensive for a 7 hour "day pass" and definitely to overnight with two night minimum and super high prices. No cold plunge (it's a small tub with cold water dripping in but gets almost luke warm as the day progresses) so you can't do hot cold therapy. The pool is also not a "cold plunge" and smells like chlorine, anyway. The water is way too strong, it burns off a layer of skin. Super drying also. Didn't feel like just hanging out and relaxing either time. The water therapy doesn't feel as effective without a cold plunge. Really nice kitchen and indoor spaces. Those are the strengths.

I have been here a few times though the years and every time is great. Great place to stay for a…read morerelaxing weekend. Here is my run down on the place: Check-In: (4 Stars) very nice at the front desk, but found out later they had wine tasting from check in at 4 to 5pm. Why not offer a glass? I came to find out that the wine taster never showed. Customer Service Texting: Love that they have CS texting, they are very responsive and informative about things going on including how to check out. Room: (4 Stars) Bed: comfortable, good quality, high off the ground Pillows: 2 per person Night Stands: Space for tech and water, both sides had USB plugs Bed Lightning: individual reading lights on each side of the bed Extra Seating: 2 chairs and small table Mini fridge: plenty of room for your stuff Outside bathroom mirrors: full length on the closet door The in-room AC unit was very loud and doesn't turn off automatically after the temperature is reached. Bathroom: (4 Stars) Toilet didn't have its own closet (removed 1 star), slow close seat was nice, but no fan. Walk in Shower with plenty of room. Great water pressure, shower head on the wall, no water fall which is good, no shower wand but still good shower Sink: only 1, counter space limited for 2 people. Only 1 towel rack holder and a hook. Make up Mirror was nice No tub which is fine for this type of room Closet: (4 Stars) No Iron or iron board but they have seamer Hooks: none Hangers: plenty, good quality, some men's and regular plus 2 ladies. Robes: good quality, full length, no slippers Umbrellas,Flash light, small camping lantern, nice touch Maid Service: (4 Stars) no issues View: (4 Stars) nice gardens, well maintained, with a rock feature fountain up the hill Outdoor Amenities: (5 Stars) Pool: one very large natural spring water heated pool and an adult pool that's a little cooler Pool bar: water station, food, snacks, cocktail That's it, enjoy your stay...

When we checked into Indian Springs Resort & Spa, one of our pieces of luggage was mistakenly…read moredelivered to the wrong room by the hotel staff. When we reported the missing luggage, the reception staff initially denied having it and suggested that the taxi may have taken or misplaced it. Unfortunately, the hotel provided very little assistance in resolving the issue. My wife's AirPods were inside the luggage, and we were eventually able to use Find My to trace the luggage to another room on the property. Despite this, we were unable to get meaningful assistance from reception and ultimately had to contact the Calistoga Police Department for help. After nearly an hour and a half, we finally recovered our luggage while police officers were present at the property. What made the situation particularly frustrating was that the luggage had been delivered to the wrong room by the hotel staff in the first place. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, particularly because the initial response from the hotel was to deny responsibility and blame the taxi rather than actively helping us locate our luggage.

Did not realize so much has changed since I was here last , New hotel going up , new steam room and…read morechanging rooms, and new restaurant . Staff was nice and property was clean , the Pools were amazing as always Tried out the new restaurant and I was disappointed, potato's felt old and dry , eggs overcooked and for the price I wasn't very happy . Hopefully it was just an off day . Will give it another try on my next trip . Can't wait to come back

Harbin Hot Springs was a long awaited & recommended spa destination, and there are many things to…read morelove about it. Beautiful setting, heated and cold pools, a steam room and a sauna... Places to chat, and places to be quiet. I have been coming here here periodically with my women friends, and--Why is it that an ogling eavesdropper will follow us EVERY TIME ??? And there is always that couple, all over one another in the meditation pool, or the folks having sex the small heated pool-- a gross out for anybody else who might wish to use it(except for the guy who sideled up to them, and joined in, solo...) Why is there is no supervision, or easy way to report this. What kind of healing spa ignores it's own rules? Why isn't there a call button, or more present security?

They were so helpful when I broke a glass in our room and they never made me feel bad about it. The…read moremud bath is so relaxing and being able to swim in the mineral water afterwards is so refreshing. We wanted to go out to eat and got 2 great recommendations from which to choose from and we went with Evangeline. It was also fantastic.

When we arrived the staff was very friendly and helpful. They explained the different amenities,…read moreand how the soaking tub in our room worked and the usual check in/out process. We stayed in one of the soaking rooms and it was wonderful. We were provided with towels and salts to use specifically for the soaking tub. The tub was conveniently located in the main room with a view of the large screen TV which also could be pulled out from the wall and angled towards the tub and bed. We were a little confused about how the tv worked since it seemed that other guests were signed in to the streaming platforms, but that was likely user error. Perhaps a little note about logging in to streaming services next to the TV might be useful for others in the future. We were also able to access live channels. The room was clean, and had a microwave and mini fridge for our leftovers after eating out or for small grocery items from CalMart. The location is great and a short walk to downtown Calistoga. We were provided with robes at check in which were useful for the hot tubs and pools. There are two mineral water hot tubs of different temperatures and one large mineral pool for swimming. There are showers and changing rooms available in the pool area as well. They provided bicycles and helmets that we could take to ride during the desk hours. We would definitely stay here again.

We had the most amazing time staying here! My wife and I stayed for our honeymoon. The service was…read moreamazing, the view was spectacular, and we loved the trains! Ali, Meg, and Doug treated us so well! The kitchen was extremely accommodating of my dietary restrictions and allergy. It was a 10/10 stay! We are already planning when we can come back. Thank you for taking such good care of us!

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Miss this place despite how much I detest it. First of all you will stink like rotten eggs if you…read morehave the courage and fortitude to make it down to the springs. Second of all, the crowds are binomial. Meaning either you've come at the wrong time or you'll be overwhelmed by the silent ohms and having to siphon or the springs will be covered by the ocean. Take pictures and someone will smash your phone. Bring glass and you'll be everyone's favorite! The trek down is short, but can be deadly and gruesome. One misstep and you'll be hitting your health insurance deductible. This place is not for the faint hearted.

If you enjoy near-death hiking, leering hippies, lukewarm salt sludge, and inappropriate sea…read moreanemones, this is the place for you! We parked at the lot along the road and then crept down the craggy, crumbling, nearly vertical litter-strewn trail. At last, we found a tiny flat spot where we were able to lean against the rocks and write out our last wills and testaments before stumbling upon the musty skeleton of some poor sap who foolishly came before us (see photo). It was a miracle when we reached the bottom. We knew we were close when the foul stench stung our nostrils. It was an olfactory assault akin to smelling salts. Ahoy! There it was! A small, tepid tidepool inhabited by salty Stinson Beach derelicts and one small baby great white shark. We held our noses and waded into the dank tarn. The water clung clammily to our shivering skin. The joy! So unappealing! A sea anemone kissed me on the cheek and I had had enough. We hiked away in shame and somehow we had to climb straight down again to get back to the car, this time aided by a thin, antique rope (see photo). The best thing to report about this trip was that we made it back to our car! I loved it so much I'll be back next year!