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.
Mount San Jacinto State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Idyllwild Nature Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Idyllwild Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Palm Springs Convention Center - 49 min drive - 52.5 miles
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 56 min drive - 54.4 miles
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
Alpaca Coffee & Tea - 3 min drive
Idyllwild Brewpub - 16 min walk
Pure Bean Idy - 14 min walk
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 transportation
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 elevator
More
2 floors
3 buildings
Built in 1950
Smoking not allowed
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Property 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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Idyllwild Bunkhouse Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It wa an adequate place to stay. Liked it had portable air conditioning and the bed was comfortable. Did get any kind of breakfast or offer and never saw anyone in the office but check in was easy as we were told where the key would be. Close to town and the price was good
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter
Sep 7, 2025
Peter
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Pomai, Honolulu
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast baskets were adorable!
Pomai
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Manuel
Traveled with partner
Aug 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's really thin walls you can hear your neighbors arguing lol, other than that it was a nice place the lady helping us was very friendly and welcoming. I loved the breakfast in the morning too
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.
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.
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.
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.
This was perfect for me and my teen! Two rooms two beds! Fan & AC for summer was good.
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Satomi, Murrieta
Traveled with partner
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs a deep client in common areas
Satomi
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael
Jul 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Eduardo
Jul 13, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Justin
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Charlotte
Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Jun 18, 2025
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.
Checkin was super easy and friendly. The manager prepared my room in advance at turned on the AC, making sure it was comfortable
David
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Paul
Jun 15, 2025
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.