Family Cabin | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, electric kettle, freezer

Reviews of Caravan Outpost

2 out of 5
Caravan Outpost
317 Bryant St., Ojai, CA

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire experience was overall enjoyable. Great to have an outdoor experience without all the fuss of setting it up. Walking and biking trail next to property and the Main shopping and dining street is minutes away walking or biking. The only few things I can say to be super detailed is the album covers were mixed with different records inside, the windows could be cleaned on the outside and I would have liked towels in the communal shower or a floor mat. I will be back with family and friends!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful landscaping, well-designed layout, peaceful environment, and the softest bedding. Usage instructions inside the RV were helpful, but I didn't like the scolding nature of the ones with a penalty: "Don't open window, $300 fine!" I'm removing one star from the overall rating as charging $50 per dog is exorbitant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from EBS on 14 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review Melissa, we appreciate you coming to visit Caravan Outpost. Our window fee is actually not designed to be a fee. The intent is to have guest grab us before they try to open the windows, so that we can show them how the very peculiar opening mechanism of an airstream works. We have communicated Directly to airstream many times that their windows are incredibly complicated to open. The warning signs on the windows are strong, because we want to help you and make sure that no one ever has a window break. We also appreciate your feedback on the pet fees. We have only raised pet fees one time in 10 years and we do our best to keep them down. It does take our cleaning staff extra time to make sure that between pet loving visitors, we offer a clean caravan to each of our guest. We love dogs, and as dog owners always wince a little bit when we have to pay pet fees while traveling too. Come see us again soon. And thank you again for your comments.

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay! I would recommend it to anyone interested in just chilling out and enjoying strolling around Ojai. More of an adventure than any Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Shawn on 25 Mar 2024
Thanks SO MUCH!!! We really appreciate your business as well as your kind review! We loved hosting you and hope you come back again soon!!

10/10 Excellent

jierong

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Shawn on 9 Apr 2024
Thank you!! We appreciate your kind review and loved hosting you! Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay in Ojai!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Shawn on 15 Mar 2024
Thank you!! We hope to host you again soon...

10/10 Excellent

Insun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosting! Very friendly and right location where is just on the corner of Main Street of Ojai!!! Enjoyed staying there & never forget how friendly they are👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Shawn on 14 Mar 2024
We loved hosting you!! Thanks so much for staying with us....and come back soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Gay Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What's not to like is the question. My stay at Caravan Outpost was brief and I will definitely return. I wish I could have stayed a bit longer. The whole process was made simple. They offered a digital early check in, provided detailed instructions by text which made it all so easy. The facilities were clean, location is perfect and close to shops and restaurants, and service is exceptional 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from FD on 11 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for the kind words. We love helping our guests have a great time in Ojai - and at the Outpost. So glad you enjoyed, and come see us again soon!

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super charming airstreams with a chic, boho vibe, surprisingly comfy beds and cute touches like a record player. Cute, somewhat minimal grounds with a few games and outdoor seating. It was quiet when we were there - I think only a few of the airstreams were occupied. Easily walkable to town. I was worried about the no-host thing but it was really easy and everything worked as promised.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Shawn on 17 Feb 2024
Thanks for your review! Sometimes in the winter months, our occupancy goes down slightly, and sometimes, we just have very quiet, peaceful guests who come to Ojai to seek peace and quiet away from a busy city life. We enjoyed hosting you and hope you come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Shawn on 17 Feb 2024
Thanks so much for your business and kind review!! We enjoyed hosting you...please come back soon!!

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The layout that facilitates socialization & fun. Wish it weren’t pouring rain so that I could get to know & meet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Shawn on 17 Feb 2024
Thanks for your review - we wish it hadn't been raining too. Hope you can visit us again sometime soon.

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was really cute and met most of my expectations. It seems to be down an industrial-type road, which felt a little sketchy but Ojai is a really small town so no real concerns. Easy walking to most of town. I really hope they decide to stock the kitchens in the future, that was the biggest detractor for me. Even glasses and utensils would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Front Desk Team on 30 Jan 2024
Meghan, thanks so much for feedback! We appreciate you staying with us and are planning how we can stock the kitchens, while remaining Covid safe for all our guests.

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and very charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Shawn on 30 Jan 2024
Thanks so much! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for your business - we hope to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shawn on 28 Jan 2024
Thanks for your kind review!! We'd love to host you again soon...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enchanting tiny home
Great stay in the tiny home. It was spacious, warm, and enchanting, making you feel like you were in my little enclave. It felt spacious and had all I needed. I would come back very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shawn on 26 Jan 2024
Thanks so much for your amazing review and feedback! We appreciate your business and hope to host you again soon...

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great way to visit some of the smaller businesses.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shawn on 15 Jan 2024
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful Place
We enjoyed the Tiny Home! It seemed spacious. Bed was very comfortable. If you stay here, just a reminder to bring your home coffee cups, anything at all used in kitchen. There are paper coffee cups along with coffee, hot chocolate and tea provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shawn on 9 Jan 2024
Thanks so much for your kind review! We loved hosting you...and thanks for your constructive feedback. Sadly, due to new covid cleaning requirements, we can no longer provide kitchen supplies. We are happy we can now provide in-room coffee/tea/cocoa caddies! Thanks again...

10/10 Excellent

LINGHAN

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shawn on 9 Jan 2024
Thank you so much! We hope to host you again soon....

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Shawn on 2 Jan 2024
Thanks so much!! Happy New Year!!!

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Shawn on 2 Jan 2024
Thank you!! We hope to host you again soon...Happy New Year!!

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was undeniably cute, unique, and very well upkept. The staff, while primarily off site, was communicative daily asking if anything was needed. I do wish there were a few baseline conveniences provided that I would have gotten at any hotel: a blow-dryer should always be provided for travelers and a functional television was assumed to be provided... there was simply a note on mine that it was non functional with no heads up and no discount offered. All in all it was a good accommodation and I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Shawn on 17 Dec 2023
Hi Michelle - thanks so much for your review and feedback! We learn so much from our guests. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and come back soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect situation if you are looking to chill.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Shawn on 6 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review!! We enjoyed hosting you and are so thankful for your business. Happy Holidays!

10/10 Excellent

free

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CUUUUUUTE and comfortable; location in relation to town, trails, to-do’s; staff; vibe (music, style, people-mix of families and couples). ONLY thing I/we maybe didn’t like was how loud the heater in the trailer was. Overall not a big deal
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Shawn on 6 Dec 2023
Thank you so much!! We appreciate your feedback and kind review. Have a wonderful holiday season!!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a unique and easy stay in Ojai. Great location, clean, funky and quiet. Worth checking out and i’ve stayed just about everywhere in Ojai.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Front desk team on 25 Nov 2023
David, thanks so much. We appreciate the kind words - especially from someone who has stayed at other places in Ojai. We’re looking forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool, had a pleasant time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Shawn on 19 Nov 2023
Thanks so much for your kind review Jaime!! We enjoyed hosting you and are so thankful for your business. Please come back soon! Have a wonderful Holiday Season...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Shawn on 19 Nov 2023
Thanks so much for your business as well as for your kind review!! We enjoyed hosting you and hope you return soon...Have a wonderful Holiday Season!!

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Front Deak team on 13 Nov 2023
Hi Tiffany, we pride ourselves on creating. Great experience. Would love to hear your feedback on how we can be better for you; caravanoutpostfd@gmail.com. Any and all feedback is warmly welcome - so we know where and how we can improve! Thank you!

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from FD on 8 Nov 2023
Thanks for the review Michael, as we stated in several emails, calls and texts to you - we cannot cancel a reservation you make with Expedia. You have to cancel and manage your reservation directly with Expedia, when you book through them. It's worth noting here that you did not stay at the Outpost - and therefore would only be able to rate our service. Our records indicate that our staff was working with you and Expedia until 10pm at night to make sure you were refunded by Expedia. Our records also indicate that you were sent screenshots and payment details, in order to clarify to you that when you book through Expedia, you have to cancel through Expedia. Thank you, Caravan Outpost front desk team.

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! A hidden gem!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Shawn on 5 Nov 2023
Thanks for your kind review!! We hope to host you again soon...

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right off the main drag, but feels very secluded and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from b on 18 Oct 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Portsmouth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Shawn on 15 Oct 2023
Thanks so much!! We enjoyed hosting you...

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Shawn on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you! We appreciate your business and hope to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the little cabin. The beds were so very comfortable and the cabin was very clean and cute. There was no TV, but the cabin had a record player with great oldies and other vinyls to play. We loved our stay and we were pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Shawn on 2 Oct 2023
We are thrilled you had a wonderful time! Thanks for the feedback and kind review..hoping to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

ms jenifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property!! Friendly check in very accommodating. Loved our Tiny house!! Beautiful!! Convenient! Delightful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Shawn on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind feedback. We appreciate your business and loved hosting you! Please come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Caravan outpost! It feels like you are in the middle of nowhere and is so quiet and peaceful, but you are only a few blocks from the main street with all the shops and restaurants. It was a fun place to stay, our dogs had a great time, would be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Shawn on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you so much! We really enjoyed hosting you and thank you for your business. We hope you come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

KEI, TORRANCE

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I forgot to ask her name, but there's a woman at the reception. She was cheerful, kind, and accommodating. She was very nice to my puppy, too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Shawn on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you so much! We enjoyed hosting you and your pup. Please come back soon...

10/10 Excellent

Phu, Syracuse

Travelled with family and small children
Really fun concept and fantastic landscape and outdoor spaces making the place very unique and memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Shawn on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you! We enjoyed hosting you...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Shawn on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you! We appreciate your business and kind review - we enjoyed hosting you!

8/10 Good

Thomas, The Colony

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Shawn on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you! We hope to host you again soon.

8/10 Good

jackson

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Shawn on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you!! We appreciate your feedback and kind review!

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Shawn on 16 May 2023
Thanks for your kind review!! We appreciate it so much...

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Shawn on 13 Apr 2023
Thanks for your review - I would love to hear more feedback regarding your experience at the Outpost...Thanks!

6/10 Okay

Iris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The tiny house was a cute place to spend the weekend. The throw blankets were pretty dusty and smelled bad. The floors were dirty. Maybe the previous guest had a dog. Overall it was convenient and cute. The water system in the shower gave off a bad smell. Outside of that we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Shawn on 3 Apr 2023
Thanks for your feedback - we are sorry to hear your stay wasn't 5 out of 5. In general, we learn so much from our guests and alway appreciate to know where/how we can improve the guest experience. We have not heard any of these issues prior to your stay, so will definitely regroup and improve on these things! Dogs aren't allowed in the Tiny House. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute, comfortable and clean
Adorable place. Very clean, great water pressure and very comfortable bed. The staff was amazing, Nicole checked in with us at least oce per day to see if we need anything else. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Caravan FD on 24 Mar 2023
So glad you enjoyed the Outpost! Thanks for staying with us and can’t wait to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

alysha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is incredibly amazing, and very cool! So classy, so eco-friendly and unique. There was even a vintage record player inside.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Shawn on 21 Mar 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We appreciate your amazing review...come back soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Try it, you'll love it.
Loved it! Close to town, free bikes, everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Shawn on 21 Mar 2023
Thanks so much! We appreciate your kind review and hope you come back soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Response from Shawn on 21 Mar 2023
Thank you!!!! We appreciate your kind review and hope you come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple check in Everything was convenient and close The Tiny Gouse is perfect for a simple getaway
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Shawn on 31 Jan 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope to host you again soon..

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Los Angeles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great alternative to a stuffy hotel room. Lots of natural light in the units, and the landscaping gives a sense of peace and privacy. The caravans are surprisingly spacious. Overall an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from The Owners on 28 Jan 2023
Andrew, thank you! We work hard to be different than traditional stay hotels; happy to have extraordinary guests like you!