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Historic Writers Lodge w/spa as featured in San Diego Magazine. Walk to town.

Family-friendly lodge in Idyllwild with a hot tub

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Historic Writers Lodge w/spa as featured in San Diego Magazine. Walk to town. provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like boating and kayaking at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
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About the neighborhood

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Idyllwild, CA

What's nearby

  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Idyllwild Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 50 min drive - 53.0 miles
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 56 min drive - 54.8 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 53 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Village Market, Deli & Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Alpaca Coffee & Tea - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Peak Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Historic Writers Lodge w/spa as featured in San Diego Magazine. Walk to town.

Family-friendly lodge in a rural location
Historic Writers Lodge w/spa as featured in San Diego Magazine. Walk to town. provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like boating and kayaking at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), games, and beach towels
  • Smoke-free premises, a music library, and books
  • Barbecue grills and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Historic Writers Lodge w/spa as featured in San Diego Magazine. Walk to town. have perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like dining tables and internet access.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • 3 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Note from host: This is a non-smoking house.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please bring your slippers, we ask that you not wear shoes inside the house on the carpeted areas. It helps keep the everything clean for guests.
BB guns, Pellet guns and firearms not allowed on property. No commercial use or filming on property without owner's written permission. Thank you!
No smoking and no pets (even service animals) due to medical conditions.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Although we love pets, no exceptions can be made.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Child friendly, not "child proof"

Events

No events allowed
Only with owners permission/additional requirement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a non-smoking house.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only with owners permission/additional requirement
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number RVC-0259

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Author's Spa Ultimate Idy Experience Short Walk Town
Historic Author's Spa Ultimate Idy Experience Short Walk Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Writers Lodge w/spa as featured in San Diego Magazine. Walk to town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Writers Lodge w/spa as featured in San Diego Magazine. Walk to town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Writers Lodge w/spa as featured in San Diego Magazine. Walk to town.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Writers Lodge w/spa as featured in San Diego Magazine. Walk to town. located?

This family-friendly Idyllwild lodge is located in a rural location, just steps from San Jacinto Mountains and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Nature Center and Idyllwild Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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