It was a very restful weekend for us. We're so glad we chose this hotel for our last-minute trip to…read moreIdyllwild. Check in and check out was very easy. The room was spotless and smelled wonderful. The rustic ambiance added so much charm, and the entire place felt incredibly peaceful. We truly enjoyed our stay. We will definitely go back.

Great place to go for a small weekend gateway for the SoCal folks. Amazing property with great…read moreviews and warm people.

The Creekstone is a newly renovated boutique hotel and stylish modern slant on a mountain lodge. It…read morefeatures 9 stylishly designed guest suites and is nestled in the serene landscape of historic Idyllwild. The property includes free on-site parking, Yale smart door locks that require a passcode for entry, free WiFi, a complimentary cold brew & kombucha station and a lively social space including gaming amenities like shuffleboard, Jenga and other board games. We enjoyed our 3-day stay in room 201 which included a king bed and a daybed. Seven of the rooms feature stunning electric fireplaces and this room was one of them. Our only complaint was that the Casper mattresses they use in their suites were way too soft. It's important to point out that there's no front desk in this establishment, but we did see staff at check-in and at various times throughout our stay. If we ever visit Idyllwild again, we will be booking another reservation at The Creekstone!

This small hotel is nicely done - it's modern, clean and beautiful. However, the service here was…read moreshockingly inhospitable and unavailable. Within 5 minutes of arriving to our room, someone came to inform us that our son wasn't welcome because children under the age of 12 are prohibited. He also informed us that he would be charging us an additional $50 and that if there were any noise complaints, he would bring them to our attention immediately. First off, nowhere when booking does this hotel specify that children are prohibited. It's not clear unless you go to their policies page that it indicates children are 'discouraged'. Do you know why? Because the walls are paper thin. Our child was silent and asleep by 7:30pm but we could hear everything the adults next door were saying and watching on the TV (at reasonable volumes, mind you). And to top it all off, Google says this IS a kid-friendly hotel. Second, should you need anything, you can't get ahold of anyone. There is no front desk and you don't have any service so you can't call anyone or send a text through their SMS service. So I hope you don't need an extra towel or Kleenex because no one will be available to assist you. Except the guy who magically appears to charge you $50 and then is nowhere to be found. It's really too bad that such a nice hotel has such crappy service and is so unkind to families. They forget that parents are regular people too who enjoy get aways without kids and have plenty of parent friends who they will be informing to skip the Creekstone Inn and stay somewhere else.

Stayed here with a few friends for a get away and it was so cute! We ended up renting a cabin, and…read moreit was super cute and clean and a great location right next to strawberry creek! Everyone was so friendly here and made our experience even better!

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.

Amazing staff, cleanliness, and attention to detail…read more New owner seems enthused to keep this gem going, and improving its footprint. Very clear communication and rules, all while maintaining a calm and fancy-free atmosphere. We felt so relaxed and welcome. Our room was Nerds!, and it did not disappoint! Super clean. So many things to do, and much room for activities. Not to mention, the view! Acutally caught a meteor across the bedroom window, even with the cloud cover. Epic! Amenities and breakfast were stellar. Love the 24/7 hot tub and game room options. Just too much to list...I'll leave some for you to discover. Def dont skip Hicksville Pines, if whimsy and goodwill are part of your next adventure! We can't wait to return!

There are hotels you stay at, and then there are places that become part of the story you'll tell…read morefor years. Hicksville Pines is firmly the latter. From the second we arrived, it felt like someone had asked, "What if we built a hotel fueled entirely by joy, nostalgia, creativity, and just the right amount of weird?" Every inch of the property is intentional. You can tell this wasn't designed by someone trying to create a trendy Instagram backdrop--it was created by people who genuinely delight in delighting others. The themed rooms are works of art. Every time we noticed a detail, we'd immediately find three more. Hidden surprises, thoughtful references, incredible craftsmanship...it's impossible not to grin the entire time you're exploring. It somehow manages to be whimsical without ever feeling gimmicky. But what really made the stay unforgettable was the atmosphere. The free arcade, the hot tub under the pines, the fire pit, the cozy common spaces, breakfast in the morning--it all creates this feeling that you've stumbled into the coolest summer camp for grown-ups. We laughed more in one weekend than we have in months. And the staff? Truly wonderful. Warm, welcoming, and clearly proud of what they've built. That pride shows in everything, from how impeccably maintained the property is to the little touches that make you feel like a guest rather than just another reservation. In a world where so many hotels blur together, Hicksville Pines dares to have a personality--and a huge heart. It's playful, imaginative, peaceful, hilarious, and somehow incredibly cozy all at once. I'm already mentally planning which room I'll book next, because one visit is simply not enough. Thank you for creating a place that reminds adults how to play, encourages curiosity, and makes escaping to the mountains feel genuinely magical. If you're even remotely considering staying here: stop thinking and book it. Life is far too short for boring hotels

Read my review. I am honest and thorough…read more Do NOT book your stay here. The photos of the RedWood room are misrepresenting what we walked into. The photos had 2 end tables with lamps on them, The tables and lamps were removed and replaced with cheap short metal tables with no lamps. TV required log-in ID and password that were not provided inadvance nor in any welcome manual. Texting the manager/representative provided that information that was incorrect. We hoped to watch the World Cup USA game on tv but the password they gave out was wrong. They did not indicate that their password (ldy2025) began with a Capital "I" (eye) NOT a lowercase "l" (el). We realized this the next morning, but game was over. Regardless, we couldn't watch TV in the anyway. There was only one large upholstered armchair. The chair was next to the TV and you could move the chair to face the tv but you would be 3-4 feet from the tv screen. I imagine both of us could sit on the edge of the bed. There is a small kitchen in the room with stovetop, sink, microwave and refrigerator, with NO TABLE. There was no desk. The only place to eat your prepared meal is on the bed, the ONE armchair or the flooor. The room was very dark until the neighbor arrived or chose to move their car. Outside one of the 2 windows was a car parked within 2 feet of our window. All activity with that vehicle (coming and going) was heard and seen, car headlights in the window and through the blinds. Ridiculous! The bathroom was horrible with badly repaired holes in the walls, cheap dingy vinyl floors, very small room with a large step up to a platform with the toilet and tub. This was odd and very uncomfortable. We own many properties listed on Airbnb and VRBO with over 20 experience and we know how to provide comfortable housing, to which the guest will want to return. This unfortunately is not one of them.

Cabins conveniently located in the middle of town. They are cozy and you can easily walk into town…read moreas everything is so close. We had the Fir cabin and the parking for this cabin is right behind it, so it was very convenient. They had a fireplace in the room, which made it that much for "cozy cabin" feels. You need to bring your own firewood, but there is a guy in town that sells it. Comfy beds, comfy sofa. I would definitely stay here again.

Everything went well for our little get away weekend trip. The front desk associate was very…read moreaccommodating to our requests outside of the normal check in and check out process. I have no complaints. The room was super nice and I loved everything about the lodge grounds. We will definitely stay here again. Great pricing Bed was comfortable Plenty of towels given Room temp was perfect Quiet area Plenty of parking Vending machines and ice Close to town and the town hall So close to many hiking trails.

Great service, a worker's daughter Sadie played in the little creek area with my daughter, the…read morerooms were SO pretty!! This place is super cute and (at least for my cabin) was only $99 a night! I stayed in room 17. Love this place and I'll definitely stay here again!

A fine place to stay in Idyllwild. One of the more budget friendly options - especially during a…read moreholiday weekend. Room was fine, could use a good dusting. Bathroom was fine, there was no body wash or shampoo in the shower dispensers. The water does get hot though! The fridge is a small but good size, gets pretty cold, same for the freezer. You're able to "check out" some DVDs from the office, which we opted to do. A nice selection of films. A simple place to rest your head, always felt safe and didn't see any bugs! The beds aren't all that comfortable, so if you struggle with sleep, perhaps this place isn't for you. I would consider coming back.

I think they really need an update, with interior renovations…read more Issues: No working lock on the back door, just the chain, leaking refrigerator, old dirty torn carpet, holes through the walls that need plugging and serious electrical cord danger! My friend stayed in town at another cabin that was new for $20 a night more. Well worth it.

We absolutely loved staying here and will be back soon!…read more PROS: -The family cabins are the perfect size for a family of 3-4 -The mattress was incredibly comfortable. They even have information about how to purchase that particular mattress -Each cabin comes with a spacious, private deck/patio -The staff is so helpful and welcoming -Beautiful, heated pool -Lots of recreation for the kids, like basketball, swings, mini golf -The property is beautifully landscaped -Restaurant on site CONS (these are pretty nit-picky) -The rec room could use a little TLC. The hockey table seems to be broken and there's not much in there. -The shower is pretty small Overall, we had an amazing stay and will definitely be back!!

Was here for a very quick trip but can't wait to come back. I went on a Saturday in the summer and…read morethis was the cheapest place in town, which was surprising because it's a beautiful property. We got the smallest/cheapest of the rooms (by choice) but it was exactly what we needed and was very clean. The staff was very communicative and let me know to reach out if I'd be checking in after 8pm, which was great because I wasn't able to get to town until 11pm. They helped me set up digital check in and it went very smoothly. Can't wait to come back to this place when I have more time to enjoy it.

We are planning a trip and have stayed here several times over the years. Went to find our lovely…read morered retreat and found it had been homogenized and neutered into The Pinetree Hotel. This used to be such a unique and quaint experience. I loved the cottages and the chickens. It had a woodsy feel and very country. The new owners have ruined it. Made it into a bland monochromatic overpriced blah. It is so ugly and tasteless now. If you want to stay somewhere that looks like you are not in the wilderness, stay here. Shame on them. It is so horrible now. Such a loss.

We enjoyed our stay here we returned for another visit two weeks later. The new owners fixed up the…read morepool and they keep it clean and at 85 degrees. We also enjoyed the sauna and the cold plunge. One small thing that I really appreciate is that they have nice shampoo and conditioner so that you don't have to pack your own. Many hotel products are simply a waste. We can't wait to come back to this beautiful retreat. Also an easy walk to restaurants.

Idyllcottage was the best place to go for a quick getaway located in Southern California. Just 2…read morehours away from Los Angeles, we enjoyed this cozy cabin in the small town of Idyllwild. We've also stayed at idyllcove and both of these cabins have so much charm and character. Management is great and ensures that you have everything needed for your stay! Love these cabins definitely recommend

Somehow, this place was even cuter than the pictures. The kitchen had everything we needed. And…read morewaking up in the loft peaceful. And it was walking distance to many restaurants, and close to major hiking trails. I couldn't ask for anything more!