Wonderful little place, very zen. Owners and staff are very kind. You come here for the hippy vibes…read moreand if you're the type of person that gets excited about tasting local honey and painting rocks. The complaints about the train nearby are valid, as it comes very often and is very loud. Fair warning. It didn't bother my wife and I given the sound machine they provide.

Shortly after arriving we had to check out. It was filthy, smelled like mold and was very…read morecluttered. It felt like crashing at a college friends dorm, not a luxury inn. We had booked several nights and were not given any refund at all.

My husband and I stayed at the Black Orchid B&B for one night in January. We stayed in the Garden…read moreRoom, which was beautifully appointed. We loved the easy-to-use fireplace, the giant jacuzzi tub, the large shower, the two sets of french doors for a cross-breeze, the comfy king-sized bed and the ornate decor of the room. Although it looks like an old Victorian home, Linda and Earl designed it to be a B&B, so it has all the conveniences of a modern dwelling. For example, the bathroom is spacious with a separate toilet area, and the gas fireplace is operated with a switch and a timer. We loved sitting in front of that fireplace on a chilly January evening. Linda and Earl were gracious hosts. It's clear this inn is a labor of love for them. They talked with us over breakfast but also gave us our space. I was delighted at the care they took to meet my dietary restrictions. The three-course meal was delicious, and Linda had even bought me a special sugar-free, flour-free treat at Whole Foods. What a nice touch to make me feel like a valued guest! There are only two guest rooms, so you can be assured of a peaceful stay and personal attention. The neighborhood is quiet too. It's just a short drive to Pacific Coast Highway or the beach. That stretch of PCH is great for walking, shopping and dining. The reservation process was unusual. I had to send a check ahead of time, made out to Linda personally, to guarantee my reservation, with the balance due in cash upon arrival. When Linda received my check, she sent a confirmation email. They don't take credit cards. I didn't mind this because I had read an online review detailing the process ahead of time, so I knew what to expect. We look forward to returning!

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary on November 17-18, 2012…read more Beautifully furnished rooms, clean with a peek of the ocean! Breakfasts were delicious, 3 course meals! Hosts made us feel right at home. Quiet - No TV, music, kids or pets. Strictly adults-bed and breakfast.

Amazing B&B and the hosts are truly amazing! Attentive, pays attention to details, amenities are…read moreamazing and the rooms are beautiful! The outside fire pit is gorgeous! Salt water Pool is not heated, however very refreshing in the summer. Steps to the beach. Gem of a B&B!! Must is the Fish Shop oh my gosh I could eat there everyday and I'm not into seafood! This place is amazing and very dog friendly! Must try. The burger restaurant is amazing too. Such a fun vibe atmosphere and delicious food and great beers on tap! Georges for fine dinning. Enjoy your stay we sure did!

An amazing location, but the owner is not. I wanted to love this place, but the passive anger and…read moredislike of animals, although owning property Southern California, is incredibly odd. Witnessing the angry conversations outside the front yard when people are simply walking their dogs, was really upsetting. Especially for a Vet, but regardless, upsetting likely for anyone. Not the welcoming vibe my husband I were hoping. I will sadly not return.

My husband and I planned a last minute anniversary getaway and were so fortunate that The Vine…read moreHouse had a room available, AND it was a full suite with a private entrance! SCORE! The owners are very responsive and communicate regularly with you by text/email as soon as you make your reservation. Once you arrive, you will hear from them daily by text. They are also on the property daily and easy to reach. The suite was beautiful, and the full kitchen was well equipped with dishes/glasses, pots/pans, all kinds of utensils--a fine cook's dream! However, I am not a fine cook or dreamer so I did zero cooking. And the breakfast delivered to our room each morning was delicious and way better than anything I could have cooked. Still, I appreciated having a full size fridge, dishes/glasses, dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker. The suite also had two TVs (one in the living room and one in the bedroom) and a variety of streaming options if you wanted to stay in and watch shows/movies. We did not do too much of that because there are so many great wineries nearby (too little time) and those wineries not only have tasting bars but also restaurants! So we were on the go a lot, and I missed out on sitting on the patio on the property and gazing at the twinkling stars and visiting the cute chickens on the property. The only thing that needs improving is a fix to the sliding closet door (off the track and made it unusable). One day I hope to return to this lovely property and participate in star gazing and chicken meet and greets! P.S. Easy parking, circular driveway if you want to unload the car before parking, and welcoming lobby.

I wanted a vacay and decided to go to Temecula. After searching for a room, I stumbled across The…read moreVine House Bed and Breakfast. I was a little hesitant to book it because I never stayed at a Bed and Breakfast establishment before. I decided to give it a try after reading great reviews and we really enjoyed our stay. After booking, I received a text which included a list of activities, their favorite wineries, lunch, and dinner suggestions. We ended up booking a couple things based on their suggestions. On the day of our arrival, we received a text letting us know our room was available early. We definitely enjoyed that but we were having lunch and arrived around 3:30pm. The room was beautiful and had a sweet handwritten note on the bed. The hostess (wish I remembered her name) was nice and recommended Altisima for their frozen drinks. We went on a Friday afternoon and it ended up being our favorite winery of the trip. Breakfast was delivered to our door each morning at 9am with a nice setup and it was really good. The breakfast burrito was our favorite. We made coffee afterwards and enjoyed it on the patio overlooking the vineyards. When we returned in the evenings, we turned on the fireplace in the room and just relaxed. It was a relaxing stay. Only one small suggestion would be to add blackout curtains. The sun beamed through the sides and top of the drapes, making it hard to sleep in. Overall, we would definitely return.

Such a wonderful and quaint B&B! Want to find a special getaway for our 29th wedding anniversary…read more The owners are amazing and really make the place special. We stayed in the Rosebud Cottage so cute and private, your own little home away from home! Love the home cooked breakfast...Can't say enough. Everything was perfect! Look forward to our next stay!

My fiancé and I just stayed here this weekend for a couple nights and had a wonderful stay. The…read moreplace is tranquil and secluded, away from Main St and all the noise, but only a 5 min drive away. Dawn and Ed are great communicators, they had cookies ready for us on arrival, and Dawn met us to check us in and give us info. We stayed in the Rose room, which is roomy, has a heater and an old fireplace which they give you wood for. Bathroom/shower has a separate heater, and the room has its own patio, but we found it's much nicer to explore the grounds and sit on one of their many benches and chairs spread throughout the hillside with nice views. There are cows across the street that are friendly, and we went to say hi to them in the mornings and feed them tall grass. And don't forget to step outside the cottage at night to gaze at the Milky way galaxy...you heard me correctly...not just stars, you can see the faint outline of the Milky way because Julian is a Dark Sky community and Ed and Dawn's place is very dark at night...epic! Breakfasts are a delicious two course meal of a fruit dish and main. Added bonus is chatting with Ed and Dawn about Julian history and getting tips on places to go/eat. Ed and Dawn were also accommodating to bring our breakfast to their outdoor patio since my fiancé had some smell sensitivity to the food cooking in the main room (but also, it's kind of nicer to sit outside, but then you miss communing with the other guests) The main breakfast/communal area has a bunch of books and movies you can check out and take to your room, along with microwavable popcorn...we watched Gone with the Wind on VHS with the fire burning at night...such a charming and memorable time! Thanks Dawn and Ed! Our only recommendations would be: 1) for those with allergies, getting some cotton bed sheets rather than microfiber/synthetic material (we asked but they didn't have any at the time) 2) while we loved the charm of the themed rooms, there is just a lot of stuff, i.e. old teddy bears/dolls on shelves, old style window curtains that are more for show rather than necessary since the windows already have blinds, these things just make the room feel crowded and also gather dust. But maybe that's just our minimalist preference? 3) The room is advertised with a Queen bed, but seemed more like a Full (perhaps it's a European Queen?), just seemed on the smaller side. In any event, we'll probably try to book the Apple room next time which has a King size bed (which was already taken during our stay) and has a view into the woods. 4) the couch/futon cushion is detached from the wood frame and has a tendency to slide around, and it's also bigger than the seating area, so you could end up sitting on the cushion but not the frame, thus falling down.

Such a unique and personalized stay! Every little detail is covered from the fulfillment of a…read morepersonalized request during the pre-check text less than a week before to offering soothing bath salts to my wife for the large jacuzzi bath free of charge when we were asked how the room was shortly after check-in by the sweet front desk attendant Leslie while being handed complimentary champagne. Leslie also informed us of the complimentary bikes to use if we wanted to explore the town and how we were just in time to enjoy the complimentary wine and cheese from 4-5:30 in the common area. We grabbed our free bubbly, the vanilla bath salts for my wife to enjoy later, and proceeded to enjoy the cheese and assorted treats on the outdoor patio overlooking Dana Point. No better way to unwind! Pro tip: NEVER EVER SKIP THE FRESH BAKED COOKIES! The property is the perfect size to remain quaint like a bed and breakfast but big enough that you don't feel obligated to know each person coming and going. I would admit being in our mid 40's, we were on the younger side of guests during our stay, but this was a welcome surprise for us as we were looking for a quiet getaway for the evening for our 9 year wedding anniversary. The room was 212 which is an ADA accessible room but this I believe was provided at the special request of having a bathtub for my wife who values her baths on her getaways! The room faces the parking lot but this is a small sacrifice for what the true payoff was which was the special request... The giant jacuzzi tub which did not disappoint. It was large enough to fit two adults (not that we tried or anything *wink wink). The jets worked great and my wife raved about them. The room came with luxurious robes and slippers and all bath products were either local or unique brand. The room also came with a fireplace that was gas which started with the flip of a light switch. Another beautiful touch. It is always hard to find a bed that is comfortable enough while away from home as we are spoiled by our sleep number at home but this bed did the trick (which most chain or corporate hotels cannot accomplish!). The linens were soft and the room came with extra pillows and blankets on hand without having to ask for more. The complementary breakfast buffet in the morning was not your standard spread. It felt more refined and focused on the details. It was not your scrambled eggs from powder. It was two sunny side up eggs cooked to perfection. It wasn't generic underripe fruit, it was perfectly ripe fruit with an assortment of sides. My wife raved about the yogurt and toppings as did I about the oatmeal and toppings. Overall this could not have been a better short 1 night getaway for my wife and I to enjoy away from the hectic everyday life. It truly felt like we slowed down time and the blue lantern Inn accomplished all we needed in having a successful start to our anniversary celebrations.

Totally wonderful!!! Staff the grounds the room. The best. Can not wait to go back.read more

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.

This charming ranch is perfect for a peaceful getaway. When I visited, the on-site restaurant was…read moreunder construction, so bring your own food--mini-fridges are in the cottages. I stayed in the cozy Sparrow cottage, which was well-decorated and had a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and dishes for two. I loved the rocking chair on the patio for coffee and reading. The pool is cute and relaxing, though unheated, but the hot tub is warm. There's a serene stream with frogs croaking at night, and the property is secluded, with a few nearby wineries to explore. This retreat is ideal for couples or a small group of friends. Cons: The hot water is only lukewarm. The bed had some dirt/sand. My TV didn't work, and the bonfire is only available until 4 pm. The animal sanctuary ($7) requires a reservation, but the front desk told me to just show up. When I did, the staff said same-day reservations weren't allowed--and she was a bit cranky--so I couldn't visit. However, it's small enough to view from outside the fence. TL;DR: This ranch is feels safe, peaceful and promising. Once the restaurant opens and cleaning standards improve, it will be a perfect nature escape.

We stayed at Bandy Canyon Ranch back in October to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. I sat…read moreon this review for far too long because it honestly just made me so incredibly angry and I didn't want to relive the experience. I've also seen how the manager responds to other negative reviews and didn't feel like dealing with the attacks. I had been following Bandy Canyon on Instagram and the experience they promote online nowhere meets the reality. We chose to stay at the Eagle cabin because it had more space for our 2 kids and dog and the other rooms available were much smaller in comparison. The cabin didn't look upgraded online but for $910 for 2 nights, I assumed it had to be nicer than the photos looked. It was actually much, much worse. The website touts upgraded and renovated rooms but the Eagle cabin had clearly not been updated maybe since it had been built. I cannot begin to explain how depressing the cabin felt walking in at night. Floor to ceiling brown shiny walls illuminated by harsh white lightbulbs, no art or decor on the walls, tacky fake plant from the 90s covered in dust, yellow stained and ripped curtains. The floor was ripped and worn. It felt like a prison. The TV was missing the remote so we couldn't even turn on the TV for some added ambiance. It was dead silent. We spent hours turning the place upside down trying to find a remote, my husband was hyperventilating from how suffocating and tacky the room felt with no escape. We almost left as soon as we arrived. I called the front desk over the course of several hours. The front desk couldn't get us a remote that worked and tried calling her manager but couldn't figure out what to do. We hadn't eaten dinner so my husband reluctantly grilled us some food on the sad bbq outside our room in almost complete darkness. It was intended to be a special celebration of our 10-year wedding anniversary and it ended up being a weekend from hell. Did I mention they prohibit you from bringing your own wine? Because they sell wine on site as part of their "winery." However I was told they only had rose when I asked for a red. What is this, a college dorm? I'm going to get in trouble for bringing my own wine to celebrate my 10 year wedding anniversary? Didn't find this out until we were packing our bags for the trip and my husband was looking at their website. I somehow managed to convince my husband to stay the night versus driving home immediately. I really wanted to salvage our milestone anniversary trip! I tried using the shower and the pipes screeched loudly, sounding like someone was screaming in your ear the whole time. I sent video to the front desk. The noise was so unbearable that we couldn't even use the shower. The sound echoed through the entire house, making it impossible to ignore. These elements greatly diminished the comfort and ambiance we had anticipated. Furthermore, a major reason for choosing the ranch was the promise of a pool for our toddler to enjoy, especially as it's promoted across the ranch's Instagram. To our dismay, the pool was not heated and was too cold to use, which was very disappointing. Adding to this inconvenience, the pool bar was closed, further limiting our recreational options.    All the ranch workers we interacted with were supportive and apologetic, agreeing that the Eagle cabin was outdated and unfit for guests. They acknowledged that it should not have been rented out in its current condition. They promised us the manager would make it right. I was told she's get in touch with me after the weekend. It took me messaging them for about a solid month for the manager to finally call me, which by that point I had zero interest in talking to her. We paid good money to stay here and it was a complete waste. For 2 nights we spent almost 1k ($910 to be exact). You'd think for that kind of money we'd get a much nicer experience!

We just had our 2nd stay in the Big Cat Cabin. It was just as lovely as the first. Nan & Chuck do…read morean amazing job with this historic cabin. I love waking up to the deer roaming around every morning. They seem to constantly wonder up and down the hill in front of the cabin. The cabin is so welcoming and cozy. The fresh bread and juice that is provided is wonderful. We hiked Volcan Mountain, so the bread was a nice little treat to take on our hike. I highly recommended stopping by The Julian Brewery for a cold beer and some BBQ or Pizza. We ate there two days in a row and loved it! We plan to come back to the cabin in the winter next year and hopefully enjoy some snowy weather.

Wow so if I could I would write a full paper on how amazing this place is!…read moreStarting with the owners Chuck is a great guy and wonderful to talk with, when you arrive they have soothing music playing softly and even leave you a loaf of homemade bread, which is delicious. The cabin itself is very old but exquisitely well maintained and is even furbished with antics, but also has full accommodations with a shower and full bathtub, the fireplace is beautiful, the interior is squeaky clean displaying the kind of care that only years of love and affection can provide, the bed and couch are so comfy, and the best part is how quiet and peaceful it is which makes for a perfect get away from the city without having to make a long drive. This is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or a stay near Julian for hiking and pie.