Bluebird Cottage Inn - Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California

J

The cabins are cozy and the location is great.

Cons:
One of the rooms we rented was a little musty, I think they need to take up the carpeting in there (Dove). The mattresses in both units were in need of replacement. I slept like a rock the first night I was so tired. But the second night was like sleeping on a rock 🤣 Also I did notice the shampoo dispenser in the shower was empty but I brought my own so that wasn't an issue. Bathroom needs some new caulk. Overall the place is not bad, most of these things could be rectified with attention to detail and elbow grease.

Pros:
Price, location, vibe. They are cozy cabins and it's a great way to enjoy beautiful Idylwild. Loved the gas fireplace and the cabin seemed quite clean overall. Also loved how they did the wood on the ceilings to lighten up the place.

My friend found a dog bone under the bed in her unit, which we thought was hilarious because, this wonderful place does take pets. ❤️

There is a cafe and restaurant within easy walking distance, and the coffee and food was excellent.

Ilana S.

Edit: The place was really lovely. The grounds are wonderful, the room was quiet and pretty, the heater worked great, and there was hardly any warm up time for the hot water. I would bring my own soap if I was staying there again, but that's my personal preference. Housekeeping should've been better, the bedside table tops had a visible layer of dust on them. The clothes rod over the small bed amused us as it was basically unusable. The mattress on the large bed was really, really bad.

Original: The room was pretty but very dusty. There was dish detergent to wash your hands in the bathroom. No actual soap was anywhere in the room. There was no way to hang up clothes without them being on the face of the person in the small bed. The heater was wonderful and the room did not get overly cold at night. The bedspread was dirty. The plastic mattress was noisy and uneven. But I would go back. 😃

Valeria M.

We rented the Eagle cabin, 7 guests. There's "rustic charm" and then there's obvious lack of maintenance and basic necessities. First: location. The way the picture showing the cabin was taken, you'd never know that it sits literally on the side of the main road. If you're looking for a quiet retreat, this is not it. Watch any small children and pets running out the front door as the traffic is unforgiving. The map posted online shows a wide parking lot, forget that. The windows do not dim the noise of cars, day or night so we felt like we were sleeping in the middle of the road. The cabin has no heat upstairs. You have to get your own wood for the fireplace that has no air circulation thefore no oxygen for combustion so the wood we bought was useless. It was cold even with our own blankets on. To go downstairs one has to use a spiral metal staircase dimly lit. Make sure you have adequate shoes for grip.Watch your small pets/ kids as mine almost fell through. Downstairs, the two rooms are of decent size and amenities. The one major complaint about this cabin above all, are the mattresses. They lost all firmness, the shapes of many bodies forever caved in and zero back support. The bed in the hallway had strings and main metal frame digging into my back. It was so bad that none of the seven of us had more than 2 hours of sleep each night. The heaters in the rooms sometimes work, sometimes just randomly stop, in the middle of winter. The patio doors although locked, don't close completely so you'll have cold air freezing the lucky one attempting to sleep nearby. Two positives: the water heater works and the kitchen is nicely equipped and fully functional.Finally, the WiFi...trust their disclosure that it's not guaranteed or implied. Bring your own hot spot. And an extra day off to catch on some sleep when you make it back home.

shawnee D.

This is the best place to stay. It was so comfortable and cozy. Very clean and loved the fireplace as well. The town is very close and charming. I highly recommend the Bluebird Cottage Inn. Tony was awesome.

Lubna D.

Rooms are rustic but not entirely charming. Torn and lumpy mattress reveals at least 20 years of use, malfunctioning shower door with the cheapest of shower heads, a missing nob on dresser and faded red house towels (not hotel) all make the place feel neglected, like no reinvestment has taken place in years. Even the "art" on the wall is I'll sized and I'll placed.

R M.

There was some wear and age to the place, but it was also part of what it was as a cottage and everything that I expected. I would definitely stay here again. It was clean and a short drive to the dining and shopping.

Neal S.

It's been about 4 years since I was there rooms were really nice property is beautiful but when we went to go to bed fold the covers back and the place is infested with bed bugs like I said it's been 4 years since we've been there but kind of left a bad taste in my mouth just a heads up so if you do stay there you can look at your room and make sure you don't end up in the same boat we did

Jamie

Been there twice now. Honestly, the most affordable option at such a prime location in Idyllwild and it’s hard to beat their price! We didn’t have any noise issues and both times it was really peaceful, surrounded by the trees. Stargazing at the patio was so delightful and the bird chirping sound in the morning was so lovely. The sheets were clean and washed and so were the towels. The rooms were vacuumed and hot water worked well. For the price we paid, we’re extremely satisfied with this place and would continue to use them. Also their service has been nothing but good. No frill, no free streaming, no fancy stuff, but just a neat cozy cabin surrounded by nature and close proximity to downtown. If this is what you’re looking for, give this place a try!