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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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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

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

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available
Breakfast available
Laundry
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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About the area

Idyllwild, CA

What's nearby

San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mount San Jacinto State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Idyllwild Nature Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Idyllwild Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 56 min drive - 88.2 km

Getting around

Palm Springs Station - 53 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 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
‪Pure Bean Idy - ‬10 min walk

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, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as 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 property, a music library and books
Barbecues and outdoor furniture

Room features

All guest rooms at Historic Writers Lodge w/spa as featured in San Diego Magazine. Walk to town. have thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as dining tables and Internet access.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
3 bathrooms with baths and showers
Smart TVs with DVD players
Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

Similar properties

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

3 Dec - 4 Dec

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

More

Note from host: This is a non-smoking house.
Smoke-free property

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
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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.

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.?

Checkout 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 away from San Jacinto Mountains and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Nature Center and Idyllwild Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).