Let's start with this: I rarely, if ever, raise my voice. I treat people with kindness, and pay what I owe people. So, it was strange when this happened: After a really bad booking and check-in experience at Fleur De Lac European Inn, where the owner asked me to leave after wanting extra cash on top of existing booking, when I already paid via another booking website (**at check in, mind you)... walking in and talking with Karen, the owner/manager of 21 years, was a sweet relief from the chaotic energy from Fleur. Karen greeted me with respect, laughs, patience, and a room (#28) that was head and shoulders above anything Fleur was offering, and it was for a similar price. She and room 28 made me feel welcomed, and Karen made sure I had everything I needed, after a bad experience. I would go back just to talk with her, and her staff. Honorable mention is Michael, who was such a positive and humorous energy at the desk. The bartendress, forgive me for not catching her name, was wonderful and welcoming, as well. It's a shame they shut down the bar area around 9pm. It's a place you want to cozy up to, late into the night, and exchange stories well into the evening hours. I'll be back, and will stay there... hopefully sooner than later. read more

This is the coziest lodging I've stayed at, and I can't wait to vacation here again. I wanted to book a Memorial Day weekend getaway with my husband and was planning to spend it at the mountains not too far from home. We just wanted to get away from the city. The last time that I was at Lake Arrowhead was during a 6th grade field trip, so I was curious to see how much the area had developed since then. The Saddleback Inn is located near Lake Arrowhead Village, which is a very short and convenient walking distance from the inn if you want to get out and explore. The Saddleback Inn is also adjacent to Diane's Saddleback Grill, a restaurant that is affiliated with the inn. Note: If you want to check in or out, the front desk is located inside the restaurant. Once you check in, you'll be directed to your reserved cottage, which individually stands apart from other cottages. I thought that was awesome because you get more privacy. There is also a 7-11 nearby if you want to grab snacks or drinks. Our cottage (#26) featured a King-sized bed, television, mini fridge, microwave, extra storage space, and a bathtub with jacuzzi jets. The Saddleback Inn is also pet-friendly, meaning both dogs AND cats are welcome to stay, considering that many lodging establishments don't really accept cats. We brought our cat with us during the trip, which she seemed to enjoy. Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay at the Saddleback Inn and hope to return someday! read more

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Best restaurant !! Great food and the servers are awesome. Jasmine is an award winner.

Cute old fashioned historic building in a scenic setting. Had a complimentary continental breakfast which I liked because they didn't skimp on butter, half and half or swiss miss hot chocolate packets. They have a nice restaurant and bar on the property which I didn't have time to check out. For some reason there was loud talking at 2 am which woke us up. It was clean and cute. read more

Very nice local hotel: beautiful individual villas with beautiful rooms well furnished and uber comfy mattresses (rare enough to be mentioned!! ). Restaurant offers a great variety of delicious food together with well made cocktails by a real professional bartender! We'll be soon!! read more

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*DO NOT STAY HERE! The owner is manipulating people to leave good reviews.* I choose to stay here because of good reviews but I was incredibly disappointed. I checked in to Rm 15 after a day of mountain biking exhausted at around 8pm and the temperature in the room was upwards of 85 degrees! The central AC was not working. I should have asked to change rooms then but I was tired and they had a floor AC and a window unit so I turned both of those on in good faith. Sadly, the floor unit sounded like it was struggling and though they helped some, I fell asleep exhausted, and when I woke a couple hours later the room was still not cool. Another issue is one of the blinds was missing the adjustment rod so it would not shut and that let in a lot of light from the street. A lot. The mini fridge was not on either when I got in the room. Not a huge deal but for a $200+ room it would be nice to have a cold fridge with a water in it or to put my water in to keep cool. The WiFi was also terrible. It didn't show up initially and then went in and out a few times while I was using it. On top of these issues the room is very outdated, the sheets were starchy, and the hallways smell musty. The "free breakfast" doesn't start until 8am (this was a weekday and I was up at 7am hungry!) and is surprisingly sub par for what you pay for a room. It is Motel 6 quality. I've had much better at chain motels. These are issues I would expect from a cheap hotel not a 3 star inn/resort (they charge a $20 resort fee - for what I don't know because there are no amenities). My biggest issue was if they are putting someone in a room they should make sure the temp working and comfortable! I really wanted to like this place and don't usually leave reviews like this but this was too much. I shared these concerns with the staff in the morning and posted this review later that day. Two days later the owner called me and offered to refund me and comp me a free night IF I take my review down. I said I couldn't do that but may be able to edit it. He said he would refund me if I gave them at least a 4 star review. I thought about it and contacted him back to let him know that I am declining and just want them to do what is right and fix the issues. The owner then texted me and said "because of your review, you have my staff in tears. You hurt everyone. Is that really the way we're supposed to treat one another especially after the hell we have been through with Covid and the recession and my staff barely getting by. You have to do what feel is correct but a one star that was pretty excessive." Yikes. read more

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We were quoted a room rate over the phone and when we got to check in (within the hour) the amount quoted was 41% higher which we were told was because of the added resort charge. There were NO amenities I noted that justified a resort charge and it should have been mentioned on the phone. Then we check in to our room and it's 54 degrees and took hours to warm up and the fireplace was not operational. The bathroom had not been cleaned. There was a dirty towel on the floor and a bag of garbage in the sink, etc. Also we were told the restaurant was open for dinner but when we checked in and went to get dinner they told us sorry but the restaurant was closing early and they would not make any exceptions even for take out. read more

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Such cute ambience, great location next to the Village, and kind and accommodating staff. We had a great experience here!

We just stayed here for the weekend our cabin was cute and clean heater worked great wifi as well we will definitely be back. The restaurant is really good as well! Pet friendly as well read more

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Great food at the restaurant Accommodations takes you back to the old days. Both the hotel and cabins are a great place to stay. The restaurant serves the best steak and duck dishes. You need to call to make sure they have the duck and reserve one because it goes fast read more

We will definitely be coming back. This place is a gem with its historical charm and prime location. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Pros: Very Cute Historic Friendly Service Clean Cute cottages (feels magical) Plenty of Parking Very accommodating. LOVE the bathtubs (big reason why I booked here). Dog & kid friendly place. Location Comfortable beds Cons: 1) WIFI is extremely bad. I couldn't even use it. If you want to work from home you won't be able to do it here. I go to a lot of small towns because my husband and I like the rustic getaways and this was by far the worst service we have ever had. Sometimes wifi is needed to look up stuff and places to go so this was frustrating. 2) I love the bathtubs but you don't get much hot water. Not enough to fill the tubs. The bathtub is one of the main reasons of what I come for because I don't have one at my home. Bathtubs are something I enjoy when I travel. Overall, we love this spot. It's so cute and charming. We will definitely be back to this place. I love having my own little cottage. We stayed in Cottage #37. read more

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Pros for the friendly staff and location to the village. Cons for The rooms that are very outdated and don't actually feel all that private with only blinds, especially in a cabin that was near the 7-11 and hotel entrance. I also saw bags of trash just out in the middle of walkways multiple times during my 2 day stay. The continental breakfast was ok, just wish they had the air on in the restaurant when they had it out. It was so stuffy. I don't think that I would stay here again but I will say the staff was great. read more

We stayed here for a nearby wedding. The pictures online don't exactly match how run down the rooms actually are. The property itself is cute and peaceful. The parking lot shares space with a 7/11 which is convenient and the lady at the front desk was sweet but those were the only positives. We had a cottage room. The chairs outside were not cleaned off and filled with puddles of water and leaves and the porch was dirty. The room smelled musty and a bit like cat pee. The carpet was stained and around the edges was lined with dust you can tell hasn't been vacuumed in a long time. The socket covers were falling off. The windows only had blinds, no curtains so we were up with the very bright sun at 6:15 every morning. The closet they provide is essentially a small short cabinet. The remote was melted and buttons were missing from the ac unit. Bed felt ok but not the most comfortable. The bathroom was decent however you would think with the massive tub they would keep it clean and in working order as a perk they provide. There were tub stains, and the jets have not been cleaned in I don't know how long. Our key cards also stopped working three times in two days and we kept them nowhere near our phones and had to keep walking to the front office to be let in. The rooms don't have phones so if you need anything you have to walk to the front desk and they provide only 2 body towels in the room so we had to go ask for more of those as well. The WiFi was another issue. It hardly worked and we kept getting booted off it. Which is tough when you're somewhere with less cell service. Overall We regret not spending a bit more to stay around the corner at the resort. This place would be much nicer if they put a little bit into fixing it up. It's very outdated and I doubt fully up to code. We wouldn't come back here again sadly. read more

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The Saddleback could have been a really nice weekend get-away. Unfortunately, cleanliness prevented that. Not sure if the maids were on vacation or not, but the couch, the chairs, the bathroom and the bedroom all had issues of stained cusions or pillows and someone's hair left behind. Fortunately, the room was quiet and much more secluded than a normal hotel!! That was nice! And the restaurant at the hotel was probably the nicest in Arrowhead. I will say, the only thing this cottage needed was some spot cleaning, winder and some bleach in the bathroom. Otherwise it was a great way to stay in Arrowhead! read more

First of all disappointed is only half of it. I ordered a drink & 20 minutes later the server came to our table & said sorry the bartender is too busy to make the drink I ordered which was lemonade & vodka blended. There was two bartenders my drink order was declined they were too busy!!! ! My husband and I ordered scallops - 4 - on a bed of boiled spinach - / no flavor! My entire was a salad that barely passed for a salad. How they let it out of the kitchen is a Question. My husband's fish was over/cooked with a small portion of harico, no flavor. All in all one soft drink one alcoholic drink the bill was $110.00 for two people! Outrageous! read more

Everything was great, rooms give a nice cozy vibe and the restaurant food was amazing. Definitely recommend their appetizer pot pie The front desk staff were super friendly and helpful as well. read more

Anytime I'm staying in lake arrowhead I like to stay at this hotel because of how clean the property is and how nice the front desk employees are. The rooms are fairly big and comfortable. Also it's closely located to restaurants, makes for a great weekend. read more

Karen and Kali at the front desk are so warm and friendly. Makes a great start to our stay. King suite #37 was great value and bed was very comfortable. I've seen people mention it's dated decor, but room is clean, comfortable, and has everything you need. Grounds are quiet at night. And the 7-eleven is right there for snacks, etc. walking distance to shops. read more

I spent some time before at this resort. We must have gotton the worst cabin they had this time. No fireplace old heater abd not the romantic night I wanted. we were greeted nicely however even though we paid a high price for the room we got, they charged an extra fee of $30 dollars abd the excuse was the Expedia is who we booked through. I have booked with expedia before and never got upcharged in any circumstance. So the management said next time book direct. so basically we were punished for not booking direct with the ugly duckling room. I can understand them not wanying a discount with expedia so dont use expedia to advertise then jack up the bill upon your arrival. very deceiving. I was disappointed especially after my first experience was never this negative until my visit last night. I was so disappointed I wont ever go back. read more

What a hidden gem for happy hour in Lake Arrowhead. The bar/restaurant is located in a historic Inn with vintage decor. We didn't stay the night but the friendly lady at the front desk gave us a tour of a few vacant rooms. They were each a bit different in their layout, all with an original theme/decor that felt historic yet modern. The bar was fantastic, awesome food at great prices with super friendly staff. The chicken pot pie and wedge salad are not to be missed. I will always hit this place up for happy hour when in Lake Arrowhead!! read more

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The inn was beautiful! The front desk lady was very friendly and helpful. The lobby doubles as the restaurant and bar. A lot of beautiful dark wood and painted wooden paneling. Some rooms are in the main building and some are little cabins. Our room was in the main building. It had a fireplace which was linked to a timer on the wall. The hotel was within 3 minutes of the Lake Arrowhead shopping center. It is the main place to shop in town. read more

We just returned from spending 3 nights here. It was very charming and rustic. Everyone working there was very nice, helpful and accommodating. Karen at the front desk is gem!! Thanks for the great conversations and hanging out Karen! The king bed was comfortable. If you're expecting a huge room at the Four Seasons then this is not for you! It's small and could perhaps use another table/shelf for storing belongings in the living area and in the bathroom. The tub is a huge jetted spa tub which was awesome to soak in after freezing outside for a few hours but it is awkward getting in and out as the tiles around it are freezing cold so you don't want any part of you touching it and our room had a front window that was east facing so we got the bright light coming thru way too early so that window could definitely use dark blinds/curtains. It's in a great location and walking distance to the village which is great because wknds/holidays it's hard to find a parking spot there. So just have a nice walk to the village, do some shopping and have lunch! read more

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We're4 foodies and have eaten here a dozen times. It's a wonderful and historic feeling dining room, serving great to excellent food on weekends when their top chef is working. Avoid it Mon - Wed when the B team is on duty. The bar menu features great value, delicious meals. The steak sandwich is an epically good choice. But the star of their show is the schnitzel. The weekend chef was famous for his schnitzel skills in a classic LA Hollywood eatery and he's bringing his big talents to Lake Arrowhead. The early bird bar menu offers excellent value and, when you're up for a $$$ treat, the schnitzel will not disappoint. read more

Our previous visit some 8 years ago provided a great memory, thus choosing to spend hubby's birthday there in July. Because we were staying a Saturday through Monday, staying upstairs in the Inn itself like before was not possible, so Heather suggested Cottage #38 instead. Karen greeted us at check-in and the place looked as we remembered. Walking into #38 was a bit of a shock. Minor, but not only was the AC not on, nor was the refrigerator and no ice bucket to be found. Granted this is a mountain cottage but it looked like it had been furnish from a thrift store. There were various mismatched tables, some with water stains, and stained chair seats. Most window blinds were damaged to some extent. The couch was well used and very uncomfortable so we opted to crawl into bed to watch tv only to find tv would turn on but nothing else. Apparently, some plug on the back was pulled out. The AC was so loud that we found it difficult to sleep and crawling onto the couch was not even an option. The bathroom needed updating with the cracked tiles, sloping floor and dripping bathtub faucet. Sunday morning, we decided to at least try the continental breakfast, stop at the Village and then return to pack and just leave a day early, which also happened to by my hubby's 75th birthday. Even the patio of the cottage had mismatched chairs, one plastic one that looked like it was on its last leg along with a very wobbly table and loads of cobwebs everywhere. The gazebo area had a only a table and no chairs! I can't tell you how frustrated and upset I am knowing I paid nearly $500 for one sleepless night and a ruined birthday getaway for my husband. This return visit to what once was a memorable experience, was a huge disappointment. In good conscience, I could not recommend your business to our friends and we will not return. I was sent an email request to review our stay and I promptly submitted it with the same details. NO response was received from Saddleback Inn, which says a lot about their customer service concerns. read more

I stayed at the Saddleback Inn this past weekend with my sister who was visiting from Washington and my best friends. We each rented a little cabin #34 and #37. We were so pleasantly surprised at how wonderful the cabins were. When we arrived to check in we were welcomed by Karen at the front desk. She was so kind and greeted us with a wonderful smile. The room was perfect and the bed was so comfortable. We had dinner at the restaurant in the main house and it was exceptional!! Also the continental breakfast was all we needed before heading home. Every one of the staff members were awesome. We will definitely be back. Thank you everyone at Saddleback for making our stay perfect Sincerely Paula and Steph read more

Saddleback Inn - Cabin #34 - Hotels Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

The Bar happy hour specials are a good way to start! Plenty of seating if you don't want to sit at the bar.

Very pleased with our quick stay in Arrowhead. Cute place, lots of little cottages & rooms. A super funky & comfy vibe for staying the mountains. Easy parking, comfy bed... our room had a huge jacuzzi tub. Comp coffee in the main building in the am with a continental breakfast. Nice people, Karen at the front desk & all very accomodating. We had the pooch, Misty with us & it's a lovely park setting for a walk with her. read more

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Absolutely loved our stay here!! We stayed in the Howard's Hanger room! So adorable,quaint and cute!!! Huge tub with jacuzzi!! So peaceful!!! The only thing I hated was leaving!!! Staff was great!!! read more

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I sure am glad I didn't listen to the negative reviews. We opted to take a chance on this place despite some less than stellar reviews and have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of the accommodations. We stayed in a 2-story cabin with clean, comfortable king-sized beds, a giant whirlpool jetted tub and a little gas fireplace for ambiance. There's a 7-11 convenience store right next door so if you need anything it's easy to find. Check-in was easy and Karen was super friendly and personable. We have a small mini dachshund and they are pet-friendly! We had plenty of space to spread out. The place has wood floors throughout and is clean and quaint. The price was very reasonable. We'd definitely come back. read more

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My wife and I were up from Orange County for a few days and stayed here. Pros: -Within easy walking distance of the Village. -Rustic room with a fireplace and good AC, as well as a refrigerator and microwave. -Jacuzzi tub/shower. -Nice restaurant attached to the hotel. Cons: -The first person we had contact with, the front desk clerk, was not particularly friendly. -We found hairs in the tub before we used it, so we only took showers, to our disappointment. -The configuration of the room was such that the TV was at a right angle to our bed, uncomfortable to watch. The next time we come up, we probably won't stay here. read more

awesome spot some places have a fire place which warms the area slightly, but the indoor heating is quick and cleanliness is 5 star. I enjoyed my stay here read more

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One plus was that i was able to reschedule and use the cost towards a different stay, originally i was told no i would lose the money because it was less than a week before the stay, but that was at least better then losing money. i honestly had a reason i needed to cancel. There's really no good place to stay that is quiet. We heard every car door slam, every child talking. The rooms echo. The fire was little more then a pilot light on a gas fire. The bathroom was huge, bathtub huge but no drain plunger. Faucet was corroded and pretty disgusting. The space heater was loud. The restaurant was good, food was good. Location was convenient to the village but again the noise of cars killed the mountain vibe. read more

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I LOVED the Saddleback Inn! Honestly, I didn't want to leave. The cozy cabin-style cottages were amazing! Mine had very nice furnishings, a gas fireplace, AC, heater, refrigerator, TV, a beautiful, gigantic spa tub in the large bathroom, and a deck-style patio with chairs to relax in on the outside. Many of the cabins were stand-alone and nestled under tall evergreen trees and lush landscaped greenery between cabins to give a homey and private feel. Everything was within walking distance. I could walk to the front desk and the exquisite restaurant/bar in less than two minutes. There was the nicest mountain cabin-style 7-11 I have ever seen right next door stocked with cool snacks, good wines, readymade foods, gifts, needs, ice, and super friendly staff. Robin was awesome! It was conveniently open 24/7 too. I walked to the main tourist attraction in the area, Lake Arrowhead with all the shops and restaurants, and the Lake Tour Ferry in 5 minutes. The town was full of friendly people, a nice slowed-down vibe, and a palatable feeling of safety. The Saddleback Inn was very reasonably priced for the experience. I had the honor of speaking at length with Michael at the front desk who was very sweet and personable, as well as the General Manager herself, Heather, who was so sweet, kind, friendly, and relaxed, I wanted to talk with her all day. She runs a very good business there and I cannot wait to go back again. They told me that business slows down in the wintertime but that's when I'd want to go back there. Evidently, they have some amazing Octoberfest happenings going on in October that sounds fun, and I can't even imagine how Christmas will be in that magical mountain wonderland. read more

Everything was very good. The only issue we had was our table being swarmed with bees on the patio. After a move, all was okay. Reasonably priced for the area and what we got. read more

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We had a great stay in the 1bedroom Suite. It was the perfect size for our family of 4. We were able to check in early and were given helpful instructions about the inn . Easy parking with our stay. The place was clean, came with lots of towels and extra pillows were in the closet upstairs. Both TVs have cable access and the lodging has reliable WiFi. We didn't dine at the restaurant in the lodge but I have a feeling it's worth the reservation. The menu looked yummy but with our young kids we were more of a pizza in the hotel room type of phase. The heating works well and as instructed almost too well so turn down the upper level once ideal temp is reached. If you plan to dine or snack in the rooms just being paper plate and or silverware. 7-11 is across from reception building and sells them though. Easy walk to Lake Arrowhead village. Less crowded on the Friday that we arrived compared to Saturday. Our place is a jacuzzi timing and it was so large we easily bathed our kiddos with the wide base. 2 young kids woke up rather early, it was quiet enough that they fell asleep by 8pm and up by 6am! We also had our dogs since they allow them in the suites. We were able to take all of them on hikes nearby. McKay park has a playground and dog park across. Lake Gregory was about 15 minute drive away and we did a walk half around lake. We also enjoyed a nearby brewery Lake Arrowhead Brewery and the various food vendors there 2 evening in a row. The bartenders helped us find activities to take kids to. read more

nice quaint hotel. Nice staff and room was nice upstairs Buffalo Bill room. We enjoyed our stay and the restaurant was FANTASTIC

We have been enjoying this restaurant for years!!! The menu is decent sized with specials every time. Try the Pear Martini you won't be disappointed read more

This is one of the best places I have stayed. It shows its age in places, but overall I felt comfortable and well taken care of. Our cottage #25 was a two bedroom, two floor accommodation. As there were only two of us we had plenty of elbow room. The beds were clean and comfortable and I slept like a babe. Most everything worked, although the upstairs window hardware could use some love. We didn't have to mess with heat or AC as the weather during our stay was glorious. We enjoyed many hours sitting on our porch reading, relaxing, and listening to the wildlife. We ate at the Saddleback Inn restaurant three times during our stay and enjoyed each and every meal. Having such a great establishment on the same property as our room made the nights so very relaxing. The location of the property is outstanding. It is a very short walk to the heart of Lake Arrowhead. Also the property connects to a series of lightly used roads that follow the contours of the hills through heavily forested neighborhoods. We had two glorious long walks along these roads. read more

Service was superior from reserving prior week and checking in. Will add more after golfing.

Easy check-in and check-out Friendly and helpful staff Peaceful environment Walking distance to village Clean room Bathtub was the best Lots of parking spots We'll definitely thinking to go back read more

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