Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub, Walk to town, Fab views

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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

  • Spa pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • 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 The Cameron 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

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 Village Market, Deli & Pizzeria
    7 min walk
  • The Peak Restaurant & Bar
    3 min drive
  • Mama's Egg House
    10 min walk

About this property

Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub, Walk to town, Fab views

  • 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), games and beach towels
    • Smoke-free property, a music library and books
    • Barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • 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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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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this home and this was our second stay, the first time having been in the winter with snow. It’s glorious during both seasons! The house was a bit warm, but that’s expected during a heat wave, and the portable AC units certainly helped. The house is set up perfectly to host a large family, and the kitchen is stocked with everything you could possibly need. My husband won’t stay anywhere without a jacuzzi, and he said this was his favorite one. Thank you, Ada, for lending us your lovely family home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Thanks for the great accommodations! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Retreat with Family

We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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Very cozy.

Second time renting this house. Ida is awesome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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