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Idyllwild Bunkhouse

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Forest Hideaway Studio Cabin (no pets) | Balcony
Coffee/tea maker
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom (No Pets)
Woodland Vista Cabin (no pets) | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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25525 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA, 92549
  • Place, San Jacinto Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Idyllwild Nature Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Idyllwild Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen & Queen Room - No Pets)

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen & Queen Room - No Pets)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen & Twin Room - No Pets)

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen & Twin Room - No Pets)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen & Twin Room - Pet Friendly)

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen & Twin Room - Pet Friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen Bed & 1 Twin Beds in Loft)

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen Bed & 1 Twin Beds in Loft)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Queen Cabin -No Pets (Woodland Vista))

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Queen Cabin -No Pets (Woodland Vista))

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cabin Studio-No Pets(Forest Hideaway))

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cabin Studio-No Pets(Forest Hideaway))

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Queen Room - No Pets)

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Queen Room - No Pets)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Queen Room - Pet Friendly)

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Queen Room - Pet Friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen Twin & Twin in Loft - No Pets)

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen Twin & Twin in Loft - No Pets)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen Twin & Twin Room - Pet Friendly)

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Queen Twin & Twin Room - Pet Friendly)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Grand View - Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Grand View - Pet Friendly) | Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Grand View - Pet Friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Idyllwild

When you a stay at Idyllwild Bunkhouse in Idyllwild, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains and Mount San Jacinto State Park. .This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Idyllwild Nature Center and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Idyllwild Park.
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What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 56 min drive - 87.5 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 52 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Village Market, Deli & Pizzeria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Alpaca Coffee & Tea - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Peak Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Idyllwild Bunkhouse

Bed & breakfast in Idyllwild with free breakfast
Idyllwild Bunkhouse offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Idyllwild bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekends from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM on weekends.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Reviews

Idyllwild Bunkhouse Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute but has Musty smell and small.

The bed had 2 strands of hair under the pillow also had some tiny black ‘crumbs’ or crusty scabs on the bed when we arrived. We arrived late and no one was in the office. No room service, no phones in the room. The carpet was dirty and the room smelled musty. It had a portable AC in the room. Very small room and super tiny bathroom and shower. Breakfast comes in a cute basket every morning but only has an apple, one baked good, a pkg of instant oatmeal and 1 juice box. Not enough for my husband and I. I like the balcony, the view from the balcony, the rustic look of the room. Has a cabin look. Close to the village. Parking is super convenient. I just wish it was cleaner and fresher feeling inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rodolfo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, quaint, cottage-cabin like motel, with a loft accessed by ladder. The restroom and shower were small in size. All rooms have portable air conditioning, as window units do not function. The loft has a big box fan. And there is a table fan as well. Ceiling fan also was not working. All in all it was a great stay. Will do again. Breakfast is brought to you in baskets, hanging outside the door. It was a neat experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was very nice. My room had 2 beds as well as dishes, a mini refrigerator and microwave. The lighting was a little on the dim side, but not a huge issue at all. The outside with the plants and seating was very nice! They had lights around the plants that reminded me of a fairy tale world. I loved this place and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was really clean,the staff was helpful &it was really close to town which was convenient. I’ll be coming back again,really enjoyed my visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Bunkhouse is a rustic motel that looks like an old motor lodge from the 50's. It is very quaint in appearance, although the rooms are on the small size. This place would be a true gem if it were properly maintained. Cobwebs are in abundance, hanging vines and broken asphalt hinder passage from parking to unit. There are freestanding air conditioners that vent the hot compressor air through an open window, sort of. The owner/management does not appear to love this cozy motel. The appearance and upkeep is evidence of this. The office closes at 6:00 PM with no staff on the grounds. On the day of my arrival, I received a call from the Bunkhouse letting me know the office was closing at 1:30 PM and my key would be in the mailbox. This was an experience we won't soon forget. Did I mention we had a power outage that started at dusk and lasted for over 2 hours. It was a wide spread outage so not the fault of ownership. I would habe appreciated it if ownership had call me to let me know wh!t was happening. Owner did arrive about a hour and a half into the outage and gave me a couple of candles. Would we go back... yes and look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Monisha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not to much good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for me and my teen! Two rooms two beds! Fan & AC for summer was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Satomi, Murrieta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs a deep client in common areas
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Overall enjoyed our experience at Idyllwild Bunkhouse. One thing I would like to bring up was that the sofa sleeper had a stain. I don’t believe the cover was even washed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We brought our dog to escape fourth of July fireworks in the neighborhood and had a great stay. Very cozy, friendly, place. Staff is incredibly welcoming and easy going. Room was clean and peaceful. The small personal deck outside had a beautiful view of the forest and was perfect for relaxing and reading a book. The hotel was close to the town's center, which was just a walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here. This is our spot every time we visit. Staff/owner is very friendly and they leave cute little baskets with homemade pastries and juice boxes on your door for breakfast. It’s rustic, in the best way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a solo traveler this is a great option, as its centrally located and easy to get to anywhere in town and the many nature hikes in the area. Loved the back porch with a view directly into the woods. As noted by other guests, only possible downside are the thin walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bunkhouse could be good, but there is lots of room for improvement.  Pros: The view from the porch is nice. The staff is friendly. There is outside seating in the front. Seperate kitchen area from bedroom  Bedroom can be blacked out during the day.  Close to hiking trails, nature center, and the town. Cons.  The walls in the rooms are parper thin. The people in the room next to us had the tv loud and were yelling through the night. We could hear the news channel they were watching and their conversation crystal clear. Don't expect to sleep if you have inconsiderate neighbors. My first morning the neighbors cell phone alarm woke me up at 6AM and they immediately turned on the TV and were having a conversation at a volume above the TV. All of which could be heard through the wall.  The hotel provides earplugs for noise, but only 2 and they were the weakest earplugs I've ever used. Didn't drown out anything. We booked a 4 day stay and room service never came.  The shower curtain is placed in a way that all the water drips off the curtain outside the shower and onto the floor. The breakfast is a joke. Everything in the room seems jerry rigged. The lights are all connected to an extension cord. Even the ceiling fan. The wall outlets are missing covers. Major fire hazards. Overall this place has potential, but needs improvements.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful workmanship with all Knotty Pine Interior. Very creative use of natural sources for the decor. A simple Cabin-Like atmosphere, well kept over many years. Felt like a Hide-away, without Luxurious foolishness. Very reasonable rates, way below the other Hotels/Motels. We loved it, and our doggy, too! Simple kitchen, with apt size fridge/Micro. Rugged deck over looking fabulous Forrest vista.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin was super easy and friendly. The manager prepared my room in advance at turned on the AC, making sure it was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Found the room very small, the A/C leaked water on to the floor. So the room was hot, they were going to move us to another room, but the tv in that room did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very unique and beautiful property with great older wood furniture. The only problem, not their fault, it was super hot when I went up there and the room was hot all day. The air conditioner just doesn’t keep up, but they’re not used to having weather like that in Idyllwild!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Bunkhouse. The staff and personal touches make us come back year after year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly, affordable, good location, overall highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I had a great stay! The place was cute, quiet, and had everything we needed. It's also very close to town so convenient to go in and out. I loved the little touch of delivering a small breakfast basket to your room on weekends - adorable! We would definitely stay here agin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelene

Liked: Amenities
I loved everything about the bunkhouse and will definitely be back! Perfect location, great amenities and friendly staff. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025