Idyllwild Bunkhouse

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Idyllwild with free breakfast

Photo gallery for Idyllwild Bunkhouse

Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Grand View - Pet Friendly) | Interior
Forest Hideaway Studio Cabin (no pets) | Living area
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom (No Pets)
Forest Hideaway Studio Cabin (no pets) | Balcony

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Idyllwild

Idyllwild Bunkhouse places you steps from San Jacinto Mountains and within a short 5-minute stroll of Mount San Jacinto State Park. Highlights at this B&B include free weekend breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and express check-out. Free continental breakfast is available at weekends between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Idyllwild B&B include Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Indian Canyon.

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
  • Lake Hemet - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Idyllwild Bunkhouse

Bed & breakfast in Idyllwild with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served on weekends. Public spaces have free WiFi. Idyllwild Bunkhouse also features a picnic area and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Idyllwild bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1950
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Idyllwild Bunkhouse offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Idyllwild bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Idyllwild Bunkhouse?

Yep, Idyllwild Bunkhouse has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Idyllwild Bunkhouse?

As of 15 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllwild Bunkhouse on 24 June 2025 start from AU$171.66, 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.

Does Idyllwild Bunkhouse serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers enjoy the free continental brekkie here! Served at weekends between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Idyllwild Bunkhouse?

No, Idyllwild Bunkhouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Idyllwild Bunkhouse?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Idyllwild Bunkhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditional

The Bunkhouse is a traditional old motel. Its cosy has a comfy bed and real cups, cutlery and a sink go along with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. There's a small balcony off the back overlooking the forest. I was there on a weekend so breakfast is delivered to your door.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cant wait to come back! Definitely a gem 💎
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only downside to this trip was the noise coming through the walls, but that wasn’t even that big of a deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Corina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff. Room was quiet cold. Patio door did not close properluy, left a decent crack. View was lovely, not heated a couple of space heaters were provided. Coffee pot was dirty upon arrival. Room itself was charming for view purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miin-jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice wooden buckhouse

Overall the stay was pleasant. The hosts are friendly and approachable. Our room had a loft, going up stairs to the loft was quite scary as there were no poles on top to hold on to. A lot of creaking noises on the walls, loft if someone sleeps there. Its true you can hear cars zooming by constantly but they did provide ear plugs which helps a lot. We had a good time with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

inge

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a good get away

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a lovely place to stay not far from Palm Springs. The cabins are rustic and quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mountain Retreat

A wonderful mountain retreat! My stay was comfortable and the hospitality great. The balcony was a particular highlight, the stars were bright at night and the forest alive in the morning. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and family friendly accommodations - nice to have a kitchenette and outside patio and our kids enjoyed the space. Location is close to town and the Idyllwild Nature Center. Street outside was a little noisy when out front, but it was not heard once inside. Overall, compared to other places we have stayed around town, we felt it was a really good deal for the price and a nice option for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisselle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was fairly nice for the two days that we spent here. Really pretty views from the balcony & super close to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiersta

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, so cute and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Chula Vista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We both enjoyed the fact that we were among only 3 other guests rooms occupied while we were there. For whatever reason(s) may be given, not receiving continental breakast monday through friday made us really sad. Especially since cant stay weekends. Its a good thing i had food with us for early our 1st morning stay. We enjoy the views and friendly staff. We'll be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Grisell

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was not far from the town. The room was okay for my son and I for the weekend. I like the look of the hotel however some areas could use a paint and the common areas a clean. My pillow smelled and I regretted not bringing an extra extra blanket to throw over the bed. I ended up putting my coat over the pillows. As we were leaving, our neighbor thought it was cool to let his dog poop next to my car and not pick it up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vantana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ally

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time. I actually feel like I enjoyed staying here more than I would have enjoyed staying at one of the options inside the town. It’s nice to be a little out of the way. Lots of vintage charm while providing a high standard of service. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was very uncomfortable. The window in the bathroom had an opening and it was too cold to use the bathroom. There was an eyelash in the bedside table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fun cabin-like experience in the pines

Fun cabin-like experience in the pines. Nice amenities- cutlery, fridge, microwave coffee maker. Pet friendly, friendly service w complimentary breakfast treats. Beds not great, walls very thin, and too expensive for what it is but probably the market price for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 star

When we walked in, my first impression was "wow, looks like a murder lodge". Do not expect any comforts here. The "beds" are really cots (and not just the bunk beds). The heat was broken and the rooms are drafty and cold. The bathroom was the size of an airplane bathroom (and so cold given the lack of heat). The walls are thin enough that you can chat with your neighbors. We were mislead by positive reviews. Our family agreed that we would rather camp than stay here again. For a few dollars more, you can stay at the other cute inns in town. Couldn't recommend less.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024