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Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub 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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Idyllwild, this lodge is in a rural area. McCallum Adobe and Forever Marilyn are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Cameron Center Shopping Center and Plaza de las Flores Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Idyllwild Nature Center and Palm Springs Convention Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging. Visit our Idyllwild travel guide
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Idyllwild, CA

What's nearby

  • Mount San Jacinto State Park
    Mount San Jacinto State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tahquitz Rock
    Idyllwild Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Idyllwild Nature Center
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Morongo Casino
    44 min drive - 33.9 miles
  • Soboba Casino
    45 min drive - 32.1 miles

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
  • Alpaca Coffee & Tea
    19 min walk
  • Idyllwild Brewpub
    11 min walk
  • Idyllwild Village Market, Deli & Pizzeria
    7 min walk
  • Mama's Egg House
    10 min walk

About this property

Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub as Featured in San Diego Magazine Walk to town.

Family-friendly lodge in a rural location
Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub 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), books and games
  • Outdoor furniture, a video library and beach towels
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub 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

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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.
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub as Featured in San Diego Magazine Walk to town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub as Featured in San Diego Magazine Walk to town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub as Featured in San Diego Magazine Walk to town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub as Featured in San Diego Magazine Walk to town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub 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).

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Reviews

Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub as Featured in San Diego Magazine Walk to town. Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Cabin Ambience

Very comfortable, homey location. Will definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Ida the property manager was on top of it all. Place is beautiful, will be back. High marks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years

Great location. Close to town. Loved the fully stocked kitchen and bar ware. Hot tub was great on the cold days. Ida was very responsive. Would definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway at the Mystery Lodge

This was the perfect spot for an Easter weekend getaway with the family in the mountains. The house exceeded our expectations and matched the description quite accurately. The house was very clean, which isn't always the case when you stay at unknown rentals. The space was more than enough for 6 adults. We especially loved the spa, the balcony views, the fireplace and the cool bar. The host, Ida, was very personable and super accommodating. Check-in was seamless.Thank you, Ida, for a wonderful weekend filled with great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was awesome and so many thoughtful things in the cabin! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very attentive to needs, and provided plenty of useful information.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing host amazing property. The cabin is gorgeous. I have nothing but the most incredible things to say about the experience the facility and the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Had a great family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ersin S.

Great host, great house

Excellent cabin, good for 3-4 couples, walking distance to the town center. Will come again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ida was absolutely lovely and created a welcoming atmosphere. We’ve been visiting Idyllwild for over 30 years. The Writer’s Lodge jumped up to our number 1 favorite home away from home. Many thanks, Ida
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIRK W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Retreat with Family

We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restorative Retreat

Grateful for Ida—she made our retreat at her home feel so restorative. She offered to help find a massage therapist for our group and provided information about the local restaurants, hiking trails etc. We spent the majority of the time in the great room and outside decks and it was lovely. The house is a short 5 min walk to the shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

Fantastic getaway.

We enjoyed our stay at the Mystery Lodge. We had four kids and three adults and there was plenty of room for everyone. The bathrooms were well stocked and even included shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The living area was roomy allowing for game nights. The kitchen was great too with plenty of appliances, pots, pans and cookware. We especially loved the large table in whic everyone could eat together.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain get-away

We were there for our mother's 84th birthday. The home was roomy and well stocked. Ours was a summer visit with hot days. The owner purchased a portable a/c, this was very much appreciated. Upstairs bedrooms were warm, but the outside deck was a wonderful place to visit enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Get Away

We all had a great time at the Mystery Lodge. There was plenty of room for our family of 6 adults and 5 kiddos. I have never stayed in a rental house that was stocked so well. I literally felt like I was at home and had access to anything we needed. Ida prepares the house to be very welcoming, including fresh baked banana bread and fresh flowers everywhere AND the little gift certificates to the town candy store, which she left for the kids, were a huge hit! We would stay here again if we return to Idyllwild.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nostalgic home away from home!

This was one of the best values I’ve experienced in short term rentals. The cabin has everything you will need for a short or long term rental. Our host was very informative and responsive. Rustic charm and authenticity with a dose of comfort and thoughtful planning (including fresh cut flowers in every room and home made banana bread). I’m confident that if we had a need: she would’ve been able to point us in the right direction if she was unable to solve it herself. It really felt a home away from home. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Heavenly Get Away

A very roomy place to spread out and relax. Furnished nicely in all the rooms. The kitchen fully equipped for cooking and entertaining. Our group just wanted to relax and not be on a schedule. A nice view of the mountains and surroundings.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy.

Second time renting this house. Ida is awesome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect haven in the mountains

We have returned over and over to this wonderful property because it’s a historical treasure and the owner is stellar! Our memories are amazing! We shall return again absolutely!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

Had a wonderful time with family and friends celebrating my birthday. Hot tub was so relaxing and the bar area was the bomb! Kitchen was big enough for several people to prepare food at the same time and very well stocked. Beds and linens very comfortable. Views were outstanding as well. Definitely would recommend this property for big group celebrations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family getaway!

Our experience here was amazing! It was the perfect spot for two families and kids to getaway for the weekend. The spa was relaxing, the views from the deck beautiful and Ida was quick to respond to any questions I had!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable spacious home.

Very friendly owner. Quick walk to town. Idyllwild has lots of good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Our stay was fabulous - Ida is far and away the best host we've ever had!

Will definitely be back when the weather is warmer / less snowy.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Very kind and accommodating

This cabin was one of the most comfortable cabins we’ve ever stayed in in Idyllwild. Ida was very sweet and accommodating to our family and even set us up with a bottle of wine for the adults and gift card to the candy store for the kids. We had fresh orange juice daily and plenty of space to relax together. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda P.

Historic Authors' Lodge -The Mystery Lodge Idyllwild-Pine Cove

There were eight little individual loaves of banana bread and a bag of gourmet coffee beans waiting for us when we arrived. The cabin was so spacious, quaint, and rustic. Every surface was spotless including a huge variety of barware in the bar. From Champaign flutes to Moscow Mule copper mugs! The numbers of pots and pans and electrical appliances in the kitchen were more than I’ve ever seen before in a rental. Three kinds of coffee pots, a crock pot, electric kettle, .... even a cast iron skillet... haven’t used one of those in years! And enough dishes, coffee mugs and glassware for an army! The central heating was quiet and efficient. There was plenty of hot water even with six women showering! The water pressure was wonderful. The master bedroom/ bathroom was huge and so comfortable. The outdoor space was also very nice. The views from the deck were beautiful. The hot tub was hot and ready when we arrived. Terry loath robes for all six of us were provided! We saw so many stars come out at night while enjoying the hot tub. The location so close to town was great. There were so many seating options in the living room! We loved padding around in our slippers on the soft carpeting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019