We eloped at The Stone Oak Manor, and it was absolutely wonderful! The staff was incredibly helpful…read moreand accommodating, making the whole process so easy and stress-free. The venue itself is beautiful and charming--perfect for a special, intimate day. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a small weekend for yourselves.

Beautiful timepiece nestled in the middle of Oak Glen offering guided tours, bed and breakfast, and…read moreample space for all your needs. This includes a large parking lot and common ground for weddings/events. The properties offers a vast amount of greenery and nature to explore as well. We were able to enjoy a peaceful stay and experienced all the property had to offer.

We love Mt Ada and have been visiting for many years since Suzie and Marlene were the attentive,…read morepersonal and most professional owners and concierge. The management has changed since and is now run by concierge who treated us like criminals, not guests. We were punished publically our first morning in the entryway by Liz demanding the keys to our golf cart with her hand outstretched. We broke their 4 persons to a golf cart rule when they observed via their spy cam late the cold night before that my son, after running up the hill to keep up with us, jumped aboard at the last minute and sat on the spacious bench seat with our two other kids. Liz continued to interrupt our breakfast defending her actions. We called the local police who said there is no law against 5 to a golf cart. The Inn feels more rule oriented now versus customer service oriented. Sadly much of the place is falling apart with plumbing issues, mold, rotting wood, stained carpet and peeling paint etc. We hope to return when new staff is hired and when they focus on the restoring this most precious historical Inn.

I'm a bit of a Mt Ada regular; this was my 6th stay and, due to the rainy/windy weather, the most…read moresurreal. I stayed just after the long Valentines/Presidents Day weekend. All boats to and from Catalina Island were cancelled on 2 days of my visit, forcing other guests to change their travel plans. I ended up being the sole guest for all 3 nights of my stay here! With some whispers of Mt Ada being haunted (but not as many as Banning House Lodge in Two Harbors), I was a bit concerned, but fortunately had no paranormal experiences. To briefly review Mt Ada's history, it was once the Catalina home of William Wrigley Jr. and family, of chewing gum and Chicago Cubs fame. He was instrumental in putting Catalina "on the map", and his descendants still own the Catalina Island Company, which runs Mt Ada, Hotel Atwater, Pavilion Hotel and Banning House Lodge, as well as other businesses. All my stays at Mt Ada have been with the Company, although it was previously run as a private B&B. Mt Ada still runs as a B&B, as opposed to a hotel. It's a pricey stay but has many many perks that justify the expense. These include transportation to and from the boat or helicopter terminals, use of a golf cart throughout your stay, daily made-to-order breakfast and lunch, pre-breakfast continental breakfast, afternoon wine/cheese/charcuterie, 24-hour butler's pantry with snacks like gelato, chips, cookies and popcorn plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, discounts on Island Company tours and activities. Currently there are about 4 main people interacting with guests at Mt Ada, plus "behind the scenes" kitchen and housekeeping staff. My past reviews have mentioned a stay here is more like a visit to a home, as opposed to a hotel. There will be times when you may not see any staff (especially at night). But Pierre, Liz, Tim and Yoli (Yollie?) work their hardest to accommodate guest needs--they are the chauffeurs, front desk, waiters, luggage handlers, concierges, etc. I applaud them all. One of Mt Ada's pluses is its location on the hill (Mt Ada) above Avalon Bay, even above the main Bay viewpoint that all the rental golfcarts stop at (traffic jams are common here). It's quite peaceful, although in busy times the noise from "downtown" does carry uphill. Mt Ada has 6 rooms. The room I booked was the Grand Suite, Mr. Wrigley's former bedroom. It's the largest room, with a separate living and bedroom, a bathroom with a separate shower and tub, and a large terrace above the first floor terrace. It has a fireplace, as do 3 other rooms, and a raised bed that requires stairs to access, as does one other room. The living room has an antique "radio" that is seen in photos with Mr. Wrigley. There are radio stations hand-written on it; I was appalled to see "graffiti" defacing this historic relic. The terrace is fabulous, but alas the weather prohibited much use; I feared the high winds would blow the cushions on the chaise lounges over the railing. Even the dining tables on the first floor terrace were stored; in more temperate weather it's the loveliest place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The breakfast and lunch menus have some new items and some old faves. Once again a fabulous and peaceful stay. Thanks again to all the staff. With the Pavilion Hotel reopening soon, Mt Ada may be the next property to undergo renovations. I hope it does not lose its charm or homey character.

My 9 year old daughter chose this as her birthday gift. Well kept super cute little farm space…read more Each house is unique. We stayed in the two bedroom bungalow. It was clean kitchen well stocked. Ac worked great. Beds and pull out couch were comfortable. Cute chicken coop in the back. Patio furniture was nice. Views great. Hot tub worked well. We went across the street for riding lessons for the girls. Door dash and instacart work here which was nice. Overral worth it and we would come back. Great for families and adult get a ways. I could see this being great for a wedding or Bachelorette get a way.

This is truly amazing farmstay. The animals are so well behaved, the views were magical and it…read morewasn't far from Old Town in Temecula (15-20 minutes). If you are looking for a relaxing atmosphere I would highly recommend coming here. Dawn th owner was beyond accommodating and even taught us how to make Jam. She also offers cheese making, art classes and chocolate making. We will definitely be coming back and taking!!!!

I've visited a lot of B&Bs and this one is the bomb! The host is amazingly generous and inviting…read more They went overboard with a Leek, Lemon, and Goat Cheese Frittata and a raspberry-blueberry side. Coffee is made fresh by the cup, but I opted for a double-shot breva (half-and-half) cappuccino that perfectly hit that empty mornings spot. We're going to be here for several more days. I promise to update along the way.

Made a reservation for their afternoon tea for a party of five and we had the best time!…read more They have free parking right in front of the inn after driving up a narrow windy private road. There are some great views from the top and outside is nice and shady with big trees and a nice size porch. The owner and family were so welcoming as soon as we arrived. We enjoyed a spread of tea sandwiches, warm scones with clotted, cream and jam, fresh fruits, and an assortment of teas each of which were so delicious and perfectly prepared. My personal favorite was chai which is from a recipe from a family friend, my friends' favorites were the peach oolong, sencha with Matcha, and their rose black tea. We were able to try as many as we wanted! Service was amazing. Ellie was our host and server and she did such a great job. We had the whole space to ourself so it was so fun for an intimate tea party. Highly recommend!

The review is for the afternoon tea at the inn as I didn't stay there. A narrow driveway leads you…read moreup to the Inn but there is a clearly marked sign at the entrance. Plenty of parking right in front of the inn. Upon arrival we were seated at their dining room. Old quaint inn. We tried the Lavendar orange grey and fruit garden teas. The fruit garden was our favorite. Their tier consisted of berries, plate of desserts and a tier of sandwiches. Also served is a basket of scones along with a platter of deviled eggs. The deviled eggs and the curry chicken sandwhich were my favorite but all the sandwiches were pretty good. Price is a bit high compared to other afternoon teas but we were here for a special occasion. Staff was very nice. She would come and check on us or if we needed something and knocked was very responsive.

This was my first stay at Snug Harbor. I visit Catalina/Avalon annually and of course had seen the…read moreInn right on the corner of Crescent and Sumner above Leo's Drug Store, but it was not until my stay last year at nearby Hotel Vista Del Mar that my interest in Snug was piqued. Last year, Vista and Snug were under the same ownership, which is no longer the case. Snug now has closer affiliation with Hotel Aurora a bit up the hill. Snug is a cozy and charming 6-room inn. There is staff on duty during the day; welcome in-room wine and snacks are provided as well as daily continental breakfast. There is no staff on the premises at night, although someone is on-call. My stay was lovely and somewhat surreal. I visited during the February rains which caused the cancellation of all Catalina Express boats on 2 days during my Avalon visit. This forced guests here for the long Valentines/Presidents Day weekend to leave early or relocate. I ended up being the sole guest for my 2-night visit! And with minimal visitors on the island, evenings were also pretty quiet, despite being right above the main drag (Crescent). Snug does provide earplugs and eye masks if needed. I moved up my arrival date due to the weather and Snug was able to accommodate me, even offering the same room, which was the Santa Catalina room, the inn's "crown jewel" situated on the corner with two large bay windows, one facing Avalon Bay with Casino, Bay and pier views, the other with a built-in window seat facing Sumner and the hills above. All rooms have a fireplace and deep soaking jetted tub. The rooms are not particularly large but are full of charm, coziness and warmth. No robes or slippers, but there were 2 clock/music/alarm machines. Complimentary reusable water bottles are provided; there's a water/ice machine in the hall. The welcome snacks offered were olives, pretzels and high-end nuts (i.e., no peanuts). The continental breakfast was quite ample and includes a small loaf of warm banana bread, yogurt, fresh berries, granola, milk, juice and coffee or tea. You fill out an order slip as to what you want exactly and what time you want it delivered. There are 6 delivery times for the 6 rooms, which of course was not an issue for my stay. There is a common room with a sofa, fireplace and machine for coffee and tea. There is a closet for luggage storage, a public restroom and umbrellas. The front door is open 8-5, key access is needed in the off-hours. Shout-outs to the great staff I met--Jackie, Destiny and especially Johnny at the front desk and housekeeper/breakfast preparer Alicia. Overall a fabulous stay. I usually split my time on the island between Mt Ada and a property "downtown". Snug Harbor has moved to the top of my downtown list!

My boyfriend and I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Snug Harbor Inn, and it truly exceeded every…read moreexpectation. From the moment we arrived, Jackie at the front desk made us feel genuinely welcome. She was warm, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Her kindness set the tone for our entire trip. Alicia from housekeeping was equally amazing. The room was spotless, beautifully maintained, and every detail made it feel like a home away from home. You can tell she takes great pride in her work, and it made such a difference in our stay. What stood out most wasn't just the beautiful inn--it was the people. The hospitality at Snug Harbor Inn is second to none. Even after returning home, we continue to talk about our experience and the incredible care we received. Of all the places we've stayed, this is hands down the most memorable because of the genuine kindness and exceptional service from Jackie, Alicia, and the entire staff. Thank you for making our Catalina getaway so special. We can't wait to come back, and we'll be recommending Snug Harbor Inn to everyone we know!

When you visit the website of DRAGONFLY HILL URBAN FARM, scroll through the photos and read the…read morereviews, it seems like a heavenly place to visit, which is what I was preparing to do. I followed directions on the reservation page and attempted to contact the owner before reserving a spot. They offer extended stay, and I had made all plans for the next 18 days around DRAGONFLY HILL. I sent two messages, the second with an afterthought I deemed pertinent. When I didn't hear back from the owners after three hours, I decided I would call and leave a message. The owner apparently picked up the phone in the middle of my message chew ME out for being RUDE. She snarled " WHO IS CALLING ME AT MIDNIGHT!?" It's a business, right? So allow the answering machine to do it's job. She then proceeded to sprew insults at me and finally barked " YOU'RE RUDE, YOU'VE BEEN IGNORING OUR MESSAGES AND IM NOT INTERESTED IN RENTING YOU". What a charming way to treat a prospective guest. I assume this is someone who run office or perhaps it is EMMA, IM not sure. Maybe she just had bad day, but be forewarned, she's definitely not a night person.

I recently rented out the DragonflyHill Gallery Barn space for a 12 hour film shoot and had an…read moreexcellent experience. We rented the entire space, which includes a studio, a little kitchen area, a really nice bathroom, and a separate room called "The Frieda Room."I highly recommend renting the entire package -- while we did our filming in the studio, actors hung out in the other rooms. The kitchen has a coffee pot and a refrigerator with water and ice. My absolutely favorite part was that there was A/C -- one unit in the studio that we turned on and off for sound reasons, and one for the rest of the space. WOW. It makes such a huge difference to have a happy, caffeinated cast and crew who don't have to feel guilty about chatting while filming is going on. Also, the B&B team catered lunch for us, and our entire production was incredibly impressed. The lunch went above and beyond expectation, with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Cannot stress how homey and comforting it was to eat a homemade meal in the middle of a really busy day. Five stars! I hope we will have the opportunity to use the space again in the future.