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

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A log cabin interior with a fireplace, a television, a bar area, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A hot tub with a clear view of the surrounding trees and a clear sky.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A snow-covered landscape with a curved pathway leading to a building.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, and a large window overlooking a deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mount San Jacinto State Park

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$1,671
AU$835 per night
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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Idyllwild, CA
  • Place, San Jacinto Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount San Jacinto State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Idyllwild Nature Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1- Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area
The current price is AU$1,671
AU$835 per night
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 17 Nov

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Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub, Walk to town, Fab views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub, Walk to town, Fab views?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub, Walk to town, Fab views on 15 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,671, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub, Walk to town, Fab views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub, Walk to town, Fab views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub, Walk to town, Fab views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Author's Lodge- Hot Tub, Walk to town, Fab views located?

This family-friendly Idyllwild lodge is located in the mountains, 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).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 116 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Reviews

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, listing accuracy
The Mystery Lodge is a great mountain home to get away from the city. My silblings and I brought our mother up here to celebrate her 80th birthday. It was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend!! The lodge is beautiful and most unique. We are a family of 6 adults from CA, WA and ME and the lodge was just perfect for us. Plenty of room, so well equipped and tucked beautifully in the mountains. Our host was wonderful and the house perfect. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin for our trip. It lives up to its name. The spa was already heated up for us by the time we got there. Very spacious and every amenity we needed was there. The human highlight was Ida who took great care of our stay and even shipped our forgotten items after we forgot them at the cabin. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HIGHLY recommend. Beautiful peaceful property. Kind, wonderful, helpful owner. Also, this was the best stocked property I have ever stayed in (in terms of kitchenware, towels, games, toiletries, etc). The spa was amazing and the outdoor space was so peaceful. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Had a great family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
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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

Mountain Cabin Ambience

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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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
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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

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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
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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

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