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54950 Pine Crest Ave, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Creekstone Inn
Ranked #8 of 11 Idyllwild B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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South Pasadena, CA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“So many good things, but the one bad was pretty bad.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011
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There are so many good things to say about the Creekstone. Every staff person we met was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make you feel welcome. The lobby/lounge area has so many places to sit and read, there is a pool table, a full kitchen for guests to use, etc. We stayed in the Winter room, which was pretty nice on the surface. The fireplace was a cool option. They give you a duraflame log to use, but even with a window open the logs don't burn well for more than 20-30 minutes. The bathroom was huge with a jacuzzi tub, which was also fun to have. There was a small TV and DVD player and my wife was happy that they left a little dish of Hershey's kisses. Its a pretty short walk to Cafe Aroma and is directly across from Creek House, but a much longer walk into the rest of town.

Two things I didn't like. Getting a jacuzzi tub means you don't get a shower. I get that. However, the jacuzzi tub has a shower head that you could use as sort of a shower. The problem is that there is a giant chandelier-ish thing that keeps you from being able to stand if you are over 5'3". Kind of annoying, but not a big deal.

The bed was a major issue. It was soooooo hard that we barely got any sleep either night. And on the first night, the headboard wouldn't stop squeaking. Now, get your mind out of the gutter, it wasn't what you were thinking. While trying to sleep on the hard, we moved a lot into different sleeping positions. No matter how little you moved it squeaked like crazy and kept us awake. The next day I hand-tightened some of the bolts holding the headboard in place, which helped that part of the problem, but still barely slept. I think there should probably be a furniture update in some places. One of the chairs in the room has many stains on it, which is kind of gross.

Again, its hard to give the place a bad review since everything besides the sleeping part is great, but that's a pretty important part.

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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SoCal
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Relaxing, Luxurious stay in Idyllwild!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2010
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We stayed here to celebrate an anniversary and what a nice time we had!! We stayed mid-week and ended up being the only ones in the building, which made for a really nice, quiet stay.

We stayed in the Wildlife room, which featured a king-sized bed, a really nice window seat and a jacuzzi. There is also a little "patio" area off the upstairs that is private and was a nice place to have a glass of wine, enjoy the outdoors and relax before going out to dinner. Our room featured two arm chairs, an armoire with iron and the tv. We were able to check out the other rooms in the Inn and I really loved the Spring room(very bright and airy!) and the Winter room(this one was super elegant and looked more high-end than any other room).

The downstairs features a pool table, a large "family room" style area with couches, tables/chairs, board games, books, a fireplace, a "business center" and the office staffed by the proprietors, who are happy to give suggestions for dinner and recreational activities. There is also a kitchen downstairs to which guests have full-access.

The day we were leaving, a deep cleaning was planned, but nothing honestly looked like it needed it. The carpets were thoroughly scrubbed and all of the uphostery was cleaned, which is nice to know!

It was a very romantic, relaxing place to stay.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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rancho mirage, ca
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Lovely, charming, convenient, wonderful stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2009
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stayed there with my wife and 3 other couples.
great rooms, perfect location, nothing but charm

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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California
1 review
“Hidden Treasures, Beyond Measure.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2009

Recently stayed at Creekstone Inn, on June 2, 2009. I was to make a presentation to the
local Rotary Club on the next morning. Our hosts, Charles & Kay Wix were awesome.
Not only did they select our lodging for the night, the manager was soo nice to my
husband and I. We immediately felt at home and cozy comfortable!!

As we entered our guest room, the ambieance was peaceful, thrilling and comforting all at the same time. We are looking forward to our next visit to Idyllwild and the beautiful Creekstone Inn.

Trooper Yolonda Williams, Founder, President
Inland Empire Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association
(dba- IEBSHA)
P O Box 366
Riveside, CA 92502

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Temecula
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
“Charming”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2005
6
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I stayed at the Creekstone Inn and it is incredible. I grew up in Idyllwild, and wanted to go "home" for a romantic weekend with my boyfriend, so I knew right away where to stay. The inn keeper is so kind. In the evenings, she puts out some sort of dessert. It was yummy both nights! We brought along a few bottles of wine and champagne. We sat in the beautifully decorated "gathering room" by a huge fireplace and read, drank wine, and chatted with other guests. The breakfasts were sooo delicious in the mornings. I actually bought the recipe book because I wanted to prepare the delicious breakfasts at home. There was a full breakfast, meats, fruits and some sort of a pastry main dish. It was fantastic. There are tons of games available to play at tables in the sun room area. We played games all afternoon and sipped on free coffee, hot cocca, and hot cider.
We stayed in room #7. It was worth every penny. We lit the candles around the tub and turned on the jets and relaxed. They also provided firewood for our fireplace.
Only one sidenote: The rooms are cleaned while you are eating breakfast, so put any personal items away prior to breakfast. We were a little embarrassed when we returned because we had left flower petals and lingerie on the floor. oops.

Otherwise, this is the most incredible place to stay. I would recommend it to anyone. This B&B does not even compare to the other lodging options in Idyllwild.

  • Stayed April 2005
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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54950 Pine Crest Ave, Idyllwild, CA 92549
Price range (per night):* INR6,161 - 7,281

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