Although we changed our minds & didn't ride our motorcycles out this way, we decided to bring our…read moretruck since we booked a Rancho. This room has a huge patio w/ its own fire pit. With that being said- we brought our own firewood from home, since the bundles were cheaper and had more logs. There's a box of matches provided, next to the fireplace inside. But, we bought our own lighter and some fire starting things to help the process out. * Keep in mind, it does get SUPER windy out here also. So, if you book a room with its own fire pit, put that into consideration. At least when we booked our Rancho, the room description mentions NO TV. So plan accordingly! I gripe about this because the first time I booked Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel, it was not mentioned on their website & I was not mentally prepared for a NO TV status. The pool did look refreshing & we brought our swimwear- but decided not to hop in. Unfortunately there is no hot tub on site. Pool noodles are available. Some lounge chairs are in the sun and a handful are underneath cover. We received our text, the day of check in- letting us know our Rancho would be available by 1pm! By the time we received it- we were just about done with lunch in Julian & took Banner Grade down. That was a bonus! Office was closed by the time we arrived. It would've been cool to play some pool. Had a lovely stay. Location is perfect to grocery store, taco shop, & Carlee's!

Came back again and it looks like the owners have made more updates and it's even better! We love…read morehow private the hotel is while still being just a 5 minute walk to literally anything in town. Pool is sparkling clean and the common areas are lovely and inviting. Amy, the manager, is such a warm and welcoming presence, and was super helpful. My family loves coming here. Rooms are comfortable and clean.

Wow! We popped in here for a few nights in July to escape the Phoenix heat and were SO blown away…read moreby this adorable little casita! The owners are SO friendly, greeted us with a smile, and showed us around to ensure that we felt right at home. It is tucked away under shady trees, lots of flowers, and near great hiking, a national park, and more. It has a comfy queen bed + futon if you bring kiddos, an adorable kitchenette stocked with coffee, cream, fruit, freshly baked bread and sweets from a local bakery, water, and butter. It has it's own little driveway so even though it is pretty close to the owner's home, you still feel like it is your own place. It has a fenced in patio with a little fountain + blooming lily pads! We saw deer and heard the birds singing from the adorable little back patio, that was fully equipped with a table and two chairs. The best part - we were able to bring our pup with us!!! He LOVED rolling around in the grass and spending time in the fresh air. The town of Julian is fantastic, and was so festive over the 4th of July! There is so much to see and do. We highly suggest the Gold Mine Tour, visiting the wineries, cider tasting, shopping, indulging in delicious pies, and more. Even in the summer there were things to do but we can't wait to come in the Fall when there are way more festivities! We will absolutely be back to this quaint little casita again. Thank you for the incredible hospitality!!

Absolutely fantastic! It's an incredibly beautiful little casita and extremely friendly and easy to…read morework with hosts. We really enjoyed our time here and had absolutely no problem booking or getting to it. A great experience all around.

The cabin was nice and quiet and the view was great. The photos really don't do it justice. Easy…read moretravel distance to hikes, restaurants and wineries. It was a nice getaway from the holiday weekend craziness.

We've been coming to Josie's Hideout Saloon for a few years now & have followed San Diego Mountain…read moreLodge's Instagram page for awhile. It's refreshing to know that SDML offers one night rentals compared to some surrounding cabin properties that require two night minimal stays/ year round. We decided on Cabin 7 because of the separate bedroom and living room areas. Although this cabin sleeps 4 people, hubby and I love the extra space we can have since I'm an early "before crack of dawn" kinda gal. This cabin sits amongst one of the highest on the top of the property & the views are Lake Henshaw are gorgeous! This cabin had two full sized bathrooms WITH tubs. Water pressure is great and so is WiFi reception. We took advantage of the early check in for $25. The mattress in the bed room and the sleeper sofa are cozy. This cabin doesn't have a fire pit. But, we inquired w/ staff if we could use the fire pit down by the entrance of SDML and they were able to accommodate us w/ one that's for a vintage trailer, next to our cabin- since it was vacant for the night. Woo hoo! We had a clear night and by the time we went back to our cabin it was still early in the night that I didn't see stars yet. Make sure you bring your food/ drinks prior to your stay. Although Josie's Saloon is below, they are not attached to a grocery/ convenience store. The nearest quick mart is the Santa Ysabel Roadside Gas Station . And along the same road, a few miles down is Don's (super)Market; Dudley's Bakery; and Julian Pie Company. There's a great front porch area to relax, enjoy fresh air, listen to crickets, cows mooing, and everything else the back country has. Roads leading up to cabins/ trailers are primarily gravel/ hard packed dirt. Some of the cabins (like 5-7) and some of the vintage trailers have a bit of a steep gravel lil road. I mention this as a FYI. I ride motorcycles and am 100% more of a pavement princess, LOL. However, we did take the truck this time around that way we can haul our coolers, mini luggage, and firewood. Really looking forward to more visits here definitely & would recommend this business to everyone.

This is my yearly 4th of July retreat. No fireworks for my puppy. I planned wrong but owner was…read moreable to accommodate my booking error. That was huge! Great town. Fun boating fishing canoeing horseback riding. Went to Ramona for fireworks without the dog. Hammock is relaxing. Great restaurants. The cabin is stocked with everything we needed - except scissors. lol. Love this

We stayed at the "A Living Canvas" for our annual high school ladies get together and it was great…read more The view is spectacular and the jacuzzi if great. We love how it's easy to communicate with the owners and the house always has working equipment. We will return again next year!

I stay here a couple times a year and it never disappoints. the staff is very friendly and…read moreaccommodating

Amazing little place. Welcoming, friendly, manager very…read morehelpful. Room well equiped and spotless. Extras like chairs and little table outside room. Pool clean and lovely. Very peaceful even when I passed the alternative places to stay (which I deliberately didn't book) I knew I had definitely made the right call. My only sad concern was that I couldn't of stayed longer and if I do ever return (which is unlikely) I wouldn't hesitate to book again. Cannot recommend this motel enough. Yes it's older and not glitzy but I prefer that. It's was perfect and manager was really nice.

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.

My husband and i used to go every year before COVID and loved this place. Quiet, comfortable rooms,…read morenice breakfast, great coffee. It was a little pricey for us but worth it for the atmosphere. Now the prices are very high $400-500 a night depending on the time of year. We found a deal for $200 and jumped at the opportunity. I wish we hadn't. The room we had (10) was smaller than our bedroom at home, had only 1 chair and no table. It was hard to sleep with the mini fridge running a foot away from the bed. Breakfast was delivered on a lap tray, Chobani yogurt and some soggy croissants, diced unripe fruit, a handful of granola and some OJ. Pretty sad. The private patio is great. There used to be lounge chairs but not anymore. It's hard to relax in a wooden chair with a thin cushion on the seat and none on the back. We decided we wouldn't let these small issues ruin our stay and enjoyed the pool and spa. The highlight of my stay was feeding the granola to the ground squirrels. The second day a family checked into one of the rooms and the 2 kids were yelling and chasing around while the parents sat looking at their phones ... I had to look at the website to verify it was still adults only, and yeah, it's supposed to be. I hate to be that old lady, complaining about noisy kids but the quiet is one of the main reasons we came here. Outside of the few hours that housekeeping is delivering breakfast or cleaning rooms there is no staff on site. I doubt that we will be back.

Lovely hotel and great place to stay while exploring Anza Borrego. Decor was amazing with a…read moreSouthwest feel. My room was very comfortable, clean, and each room features a private patio. I especially love the lantern to help you enjoy night-time on the patio. However, Borrego Springs is a Dark Sky city so you can also simply stargaze. Breakfast is delivered to your room and was delicous. Free parking and free Wi-Fi. Coffee and tea available in the lobby. The Inn does offer two different pool/jacuzzi areas; one is clothing-optional (not my scene). They do keep the pools nicely heated, which was welcome on cooler winter days. Highly recommended.

We've been coming to Julian for nearly 30 years, an average of 3 times a year. It is one of our…read morefavorite get-aways, just 2-hours from our home in Orange Country. We've stayed in many rentals over the years, and Two Sisters Cottage is one of the nicest. The owners are lovely people. The house has charming decorations. The gas fire place heats up the front of the house just fine. We prefer the bedrooms to be cooler for sleeping. The portable heaters work well if you need to warm up the bathroom or bedroom. The furniture and beds are comfy. We don't use the dishwasher; we hand wash our dishes. They have a TV, DVD, and plenty of games to play. They have a lovely front yard with furniture to sit under the tree and people watch. They have double-paned windows. You're right in town with easy access to shopping and eating. The people who run the shops are very nice and we always stop to visit with them. Many of the restaurants and cafes are "average" but we have found a few standouts: Romano's Italian, Soups and Such, Jeremy's on the Hill, Wynola Pizza Express, Apple Alley, and Grannies. Miner's Diner has the BEST malts and shakes ever!!! We also love the Tea House. We love Julian and Two Sisters Cottage. This is not a resort, this is a homey, small town hangout.

Late February 2015: We weren't planning to stay over in Julian (we had planned to camp down in…read moreAnza Borrego State Park), but thanks to a cold front and a storm that moved in we ended up looking for someplace to hole up for a couple of days while we waited for the storm to pass. We lucked across Two Sisters' on Yelp, and made a last-minute reservation for two nights. Well... we loved Julian and Two Sisters' so much we wound up extending our stay to 5 days/4 nights. As an added bonus, Teri and her husband Rich were the most gracious and accommodating hosts anyone could ask for. They went over and above to make sure we were comfortable and all our needs were met. The cottage itself is spacious, yet cozy as can be. Neat as a pin and clean as a whistle...! The gas fireplace in the front room is positively delightful. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, and utensils. I can't imagine why anyone would give TSC a negative review. The space heaters for the bathroom/bedrooms are quite adequate (it was quite cold outside during our stay), and there are down comforters in the closets. The neighborhood is walk/run friendly. Our dog loved it too. The price is more than reasonable for the area, and the pet fee was the least expensive we saw. I would HIGHLY recommend Two Sisters' to anyone that asks. As far as the town itself goes, we went into a number of the shops and never felt like we were being watched over unnecessarily. The merchants we interacted with were accommodating and friendly.