Knotty Pine Cabins

Used to come here every year, and there’s nothing wrong with the cabins at all. it’s just the terrible woman who is answering phones at the front desk. horrible horrible customer service, despite me being incredibly polite and prompt. she was so rude when I was trying to book this year, that I actually passed on staying here and chose a different lodging.

This place is so adorable. We arrived around 8pm and was greeted by the owners (I think) who were incredibly nice and accommodating. They have a whole wall of vhs and DVDs you can borrow for free which was awesome. Like the other reviews say, the cabins are charming but not luxurious, but I assume if you are the type of person planning a trip to Idyllwild you would probably like this kind of thing. The cabins have privacy and make you feel like you’re in the woods, but are conveniently right up the hill from the downtown area, 5 – 10 minute walk. This place is also a steal at $ 75 night for a free standing unit with a queen bed. It even has a mini fridge! Loved this place and can’t wait to come back.

This is a cozy spot to stay. Our cabin was spacious and clean. The These are true cabins, not hotel rooms that are called «cabins». If you book thinking you are going to have a hotel experience, you’ll be disappointed. If you book, hoping for a true cabi-​in-​the-​woods experience, you’ll be quite pleased.
The staff is very die sly and knowledgable about he area. Hey even loan annual passes out for hikers who want to go to areas that require passes.
I’d recommend these accommodations to anyone, especially if they are of a mind to hike the area

What a neat place! It was quiet here, but still within a few minutes’ walking distance to town, and the staff was very welcoming and courteous. Just a warning — this is not your typical hotel: All the décor, furniture, and appliances (save for the maybe TV and microwave) are very rustic and «retro». Here’s a tip: buy some unsalted peanuts for cheap at the local market, and put ‘em outside your window for the squirrels and blue jays to steal. It’s instant entertainment.

OK, this is by far the nicest cabins I have every stayed in. The cabins are super clean, cozy and quiet. I’ve stayed several times in «Pine Knot» cabin. It has a wonderful gas fireplace (just flick a switch) and so many places to store your items, more then most 5-​star hotels. In addition, the owners are so nice and accommodating. Everything you could ask for is in the cabin: a wide variety of utensils, pots, pans, dishes, refrigerator, stove and even cable TV. Also there is a fantastic porch were you can sit and read while listening to a courtyard fountain. ABSOLUTELY HEAVEN!

They had a room available, until I told them we have a baby, suddenly they had no rooms available! My wife called later and they pulled the same thing, said there wasn’t room for a baby and then hung up on her. She’s 24 inches long, and her portable crib is not very big! Seems like discrimination to me, I’ll be contacting the Better Business Bureau.

Last summer we came and stayed here at the end of summer vacation. This summer we kicked off summer and stayed here on day 1 and 2 of summer. We love this place and got the same cabin we stayed in last summer. These cabins are close to all the main attractions in town. My wife and I ditched the kids and walked down the street and listened to some live music at the Lumber Mill. We walked everywhere and we got food at the grocery and grilled out. On night 1 we met a couple from L.A. that were staying next door. They came over and kicked back met our kids and gifted me a jazz cd by the artist;). My kids spent hours feeding squirrels and blue jays. My youngest and I saw a bald eagle souring high over head. Wow what a way to start the summer!

My husband and I have stayed here twice over the past 6 months. Both times have been AMAZING! The cabins are impeccably clean, well maintained and adorable. The couple that runs them are so friendly and welcoming. Close to everything, the grounds are beautiful. This is our go to when we need to get away from the grind. I highly recommend a stay here!

Both my husband and I stayed in the sugar pine cabin and it was so cozy and cute. We brought red box movies, pizza and baked cookies. I was 9 months pregnant at the time and found it to be comfortable and believe me at 9 months preg you can hardly find anywhere to be comfy. If you are easy to please and have good company you will find it very pleasing. The little cabin had chairs out front and it was nice to sit there and have deep convos while watching the birds and squirrels. We drove into town for obvious reason (9 months preg) but you can totally walk if you want. I found it a perfect distance away from town because your not to close yet your not to far away. The prices were just right and gave us exactly what we wanted but for way cheaper.

I just spent two nights here. Affordable while very clean and relatively quiet. Has an older country style to it, but nice. Easy walking to the village and just a few minute drive to hikes. I’m definitely going to stay here the next time I visit Idyllwild!

I stayed here recently.
When I need to be surrounded by nature, when I need to introspect, when I know that I need to spend time writing poetry for the sake of my spirit and soul, I come here.
For under $ 100.00 I stayed in a cabin with a bedroom with two beds, and a small, yet full kitchen. It also had a comfortable living room area that included a small dining area and was equipped with a medium sized flat screen television and DVD player. My cabin also had a small, yet sweetly quaint patio. The décor was as natural and wonderful as the surroundings.
The setting is beautiful and full of trees, flowering plants, fountains, and birds, birds, birds everywhere.
On my drive up I saw two deer on the right side of the road. They were so sweet and beautiful. They were close enough for me to see their lovely eyes looking straight into me.
Here is one of the poems I wrote during my stay in Idyllwild. This is a poem about the challenges of patience, and how there are no guarantees in the worthwhile magical practice of faith.
SYNESTHEtic SubLImation
(DEdicated TO ALL beautiful men with GooD HEARTS AND my father who pASSED TO a better place on May 30, 2012)
I eat a box of
pastels for him
and my voice
produces a rainbow
of textures.
I weave a blanket
from tigereye
fragments for him
and my ground
feels
sweetly lost.
I plant weepy
succulents in a
humid garden
for him while
hoping for a
minuscule rain-​forest.
then I wait…
and wait, and wait,
and wait, and wait
for heaven to be
given to him.
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CoPYWRITE: JUST TWO WEEKENDS AGO, 2012

I’ve stayed here three times before and I like it. Wi-​fi, furnished kitchen and cable TV — everything you need for a complete outdoor experience. :) There is some occasional minor noise from the nearby residential area, but it is de minimus. Reasonably priced and clean, this place is deserving of several visits!

As far as I can tell this is the best priced cabin in Idyllwild and it’s walking distance to town. We stayed in Sugar Pine. It’s absolutely adorable! Real wood-​burning fireplaces, that authentic rustic feel, a full kitchen (with champagne glasses! How did they know?) and the customer service was amazing! A definite repeat!

Nice cozy cabin with super nice owners. Has everything you need. Stayed here for a weekend with my dog to escape from the city and had a fantastic time. Will be back for sure!

This was an excellent find. The hostess was super friendly. The cottages were very cute, had all the amenities and was extremely affordable.
Very close proximity to the center of town, yet extremely quiet!
When we return to Idyllwild, this is where we’ll stay! And next time we’ll stay in and cook (in our in-​room full kitchen) as opposed to going out to eat. Read my reviews on the dining scene in Idyllwild and you’ll understand.