Creekstone Inn

stayed here for my gf’s bday and valentines day. it was GREAT. pre arranged for rose petals on the bed and some bday décor. Laurie was great. had it all ready for us. the pictures don’t do it justice. Room number 7 was incredible. fireplace was awesome and the jacuzzi tub was insane!!! can’t wait to go there again!!!

We loved our stay at the Creekstone Inn. Had a great time being able to see all the rooms as the doors were left open to browse if unoccupied. Actually changed our room to upgrade to one with the fabulous jacuzzi tub. A fireplace, windowseat, king bed, television and 2 comfy chairs. The downstairs common area with fireplace, pool table, kitchen, couches, and chairs was huge and inviting. The place was charming with a full array of teas and hot chocolate, and coffee at breakfast time. The owners were so nice and accommodating. After check out, they let us use the common area to read, shoot some pool, and just relax and hang out. I would definitely go back to this place. It’s a beautiful building with a gorgeous staircase and plenty of outside areas. Thank you Laurie for all.

Most amazing place! So happy we found this wonderful inn! We will never stay anywhere else, felt just like being at home! I knew from my first phone call to Laurie that I had found the perfect inn. She is so warm and welcoming (a few of the other places I called were using call centers out of the area). The inn has 9 rooms which makes it cozy. We loved our room with the fireplace between the bedroom and the jacuzzi tub. It was so romantic. We loved sitting in the common area chatting with the other guests while sipping tea or hot chocolate in front of the roaring fire. We chose the music that played while my husband shot some pool. Loved the huge gourmet kitchen that was available for our use, but didn’t get a chance to use it… we will next time! Great location, a really cute little restaurant/​pub about 6 steps away. Our visit was perfect!

I liked this place just fine. Everything was easy, I didn’t feel pestered, but could get help any time desired.
We had a swell stay here and I don’t think I will bother browsing other places should I return to idyllwild, I’ll just come back here.

A wonderful one-​night stay. Happy to find this place. Huge downstairs living room, bar, and kitchen, all for your use! Note, there is no breakfast served here, however, the complete kitchen is all yours! THey keep the doors open of the unoccupied rooms, a nice touch when checking in, so you can inspect each and every one of the rooms both upstairs and down.

Went on a couples retreat had an awesome time heard a powerful speaker God is good was incouraged to start praying with hubby with the 5 min exercise, 5 minutes of prayer, 5 minutes of reading, 5 minutes of worship… Oh and by the way this place is very cozy for a small couples retreat 9 different rooms with different themes we were in the winter theme room jacuzzi, fireplace,. Had use of kitchen, caretaker was nice she made sure we were all comfortable dining room, livingroom. All cozy must come up and experience for yourself, hurry time with your loved one awaits you!

Had the pleasure of returning to the Creekstone Inn for the second time — this year it was so we could attend the Idyllwild Jazz Festival — which means there were a lot of people in town.
Staying at the Creekstone was very relaxing — close enough to all of the after hours activities going on in town yet removed enough to offer a tranquil mountain weekend experience.
Each of their rooms have a different theme to the décor. First time we were in «Fall» and this time is was «Out West» with a very definite cowboy ambiance — but not in a tacky way — more of a tribute.
OK, lets talk about the room — big king size bed — very comfortable. Like all hotel rooms, I always tell myself that I wish I brought my own pillow, but I guess I just like my pillow — we slept like babies, with the windows open enjoying the cool mountain air of summer. The room was not overly large, but it was comfortable. The bathroom was spacious, with a shower/​tub combo and a single vanity with sufficient counter space for the two of us. The only real issue is the vinyl flooring that is cut about an inch short against the tub and one of the walls and what is underneath is very tacky and borderline disgusting — it’s obvious that there has been moisture underneath. If there was anything else to complain about, they would have lost a star for this — but the truth is I wish I cold give them 6 stars.
So, lets talk about the Inn itself, starting with the Innkeeper, Laurie — a sweetheart who will do what ever she can to ensure your stay is pleasant. As a side note, to show what kind of person she is, she was one of the volunteers at the Jazz Festival working the Rotary Coffee booth — so to me, it was obvious that she puts others needs above her own — a very pleasant Innkeeper who maintains a beautiful property.
The Inn has a beautiful exterior wall of smooth river rocks — not the half-​rock façade that builders use today for the look — this is the real deal. Enter the spacious downstairs and you’ll see even more stone work inside than you can see outside — it’s amazing. There are lots of sofas and chairs to get comfortable in, in front of the massive fireplace as well as tables to sit around and visit with other guests (which we did over a bottle of wine), eat or just play games or do a puzzle.
There is a large commercial style kitchen with a good sized flat top grill next to a 6-​burner range. What we put to good use was the Stainless Steel Barbeque grill right outside the kitchen door on the deck, that provided a beautiful view of Lily Rock and the mountainside as the sun set casting an awesome orange glow across the trees before being cast into darkness. It was a great meal — there are lots of spices to make a great steak rub, and it was just a great way to spend a quite evening on Saturday, after enjoying the party atmosphere Friday night and a day in the sun at the Jazz Festival all day Saturday.
One more feature I just have to share — its the incredible Manzanita Staircase going up to the second level… OMG — I don’t think I have ever seen anything so beautiful.
So, take the time to come explore the local art community in the San Jacinto Mountains of Idyllwild — come and spend the night and make sure you stay at the Creekstone Inn, and I guarantee you a good time that you’ll be looking to repeat, sooner, rather than later.

Came here for a weekend to attend a wedding and thought it was a great place to stay. The room we were in was the wildlife room which has a huge jacuzzi tub and great views. The bed is also amazing. All in all can’t recommend it enough.

After getting rained out for a planned camping trip, the Creekstone Inn became such a refuge for our altered plans. They managed to get us set-​up at a last-​minute notice. We had the Spring room which was nothing but adorable with an amazing view of Tahquitz Peak. The decorations were spot on, the jacuzzi is something I have only dreamed of, fireplace was incredibly convenient, and the atmosphere was magical and spread to the helpful staff. Such high recommendation for couples or small group gatherings. I cannot wait to return to try their other rooms or off-​site cabins.

We loved our stay at the Creekstone Inn. My husband I stayed here 1 night as a getaway for our «babymoon». We stayed in the Wildlife room. It was beautifully decorated and offered a king bed, fireplace (they provide logs for) and large Jacuzzi bah tub. The innkeepers were very warm and welcoming and really made us feel at home. The Inn is beautiful and we definitely plan on coming back for another stay. It was our first time to Idyllwild and we really enjoyed ourselves.

Outside of the traditional B&B, this was called a «B&K» which stands for Bed & Kitchen. Although that means you don’t get breakfast included, you get unlimited use of a full kitchen all day every day, which we found to be a significant advantage. There was a grill on the deck and a full sized public fridge that your food doesn’t disappear from (in fact people kept beer and such in there without issue). We went to dinner one night an stashed our leftovers for lunch the next day.
Everything else was great. The house has a large public area, two decks, a pool table, nice fireplace seating area… almost every room has a fireplace with a couple of exceptions and many have amenities like jacuzzi tubs, etc. The only minus was the mattress, which was in need of replacement, but overall our experience was Very positive and we will return.
The staff is friendly, rooms are nice and clean, kitchen is extremely useful, location is great, town is great and will convince you that you have left SoCal! Worth the trip, particularly for Southern California residents!

I recently stayed at this wonderful Inn in Idyllwild. I had looked at all of the hotels/​bed and breakfasts, etc. before going and I am very happy with the choice I made. Its very clean, comfortable, close to town (short walk), and the owner was very helpful and nice. All of my needs were met and I slept really well because its so peaceful and my bed was very comfortable (Peace & Quiet room). I highly recommend this Inn, I personally think its probably the best in town and there are great restaurants right nearby.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a romantic getaway in the summer. We stayed mid-​week in the Fall room. Each room is decorated individually with their own theme. We absolutely loved our room. The decorations were beautiful and very comforting.
Our stay was perfect, we didn’t hear a sound from other guests. For dinner we walked to Café Aroma. The village is within walking distance of Creekstone. The next day, we made lunch in the fabulous kitchen. It has everything you need so feel free to bring your own food to make!
The staff was incredible, so friendly and welcoming! Lori is the best!
Can’t wait to come back and stay in another room!

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.

LORI, the innkeeper, is the BEST!
We just stayed 3 fabulous nights and loved it. The rate was great and the kitchen huge and always tea all the time and the room was fabulous. Ok, a little too much foliage (the room was called AUTUMN) but, it was still nice. Just take the wreath outta the bathroom and that would tone it down a bit. Just my suggestion!
You will love this place. Lori makes you feel at home and she is your friend… forever. We will be back in a little while I hope. Thanks Lori for everything!

My boyfriend and I spent the night here on Valentine’s day. It was one of the few places that did not require a 2 night minumum stay during the weekend. Although it was a little more pricey than advertized because of the holiday weekend, I think it was well worth it.
We stayed in one of the themed rooms called «out west.» Yes, it was a bit eclectic with an animal skin rug, bullhorns on the wall, lassos, cowboy boots and guns as décor, but it was a nice spacious room, and the décor gave it a funky ambiance. The room had a king sized bed, a fire place, and a small flat screen TV. It felt much more «homey» then staying in a regular hotel room. The only thing I would suggest is to have thicker curtains (we hung up scarves to block the morning sunlight). Also, they allow duraflame logs in the fireplace, and since this room is situated above the downstairs main fireplace, I would suggest having a fire going to avoid smelling smoke from the fireplace below. This was also suggested by the owner and she actually started it for us when we went to town.
I can’t end my review with the room itself because Creekstone Inn has much more to offer. It has a fully stocked kitchen so we were able to buy food and cook it ourselves (If you plan to do this, I would suggest buying food before getting to Idyllwild because the local market was a bit limited). For me, this was so much better than fighting the crowds at an overpriced restaurant for Valentine’s day. Instead, we just cooked dinner, had wine and enjoyed a relaxing evening together. We almost had the whole place to ourselves. After dinner, we made cookies and took that and the wine to our room. Of course we did the dishes first :-)
The main area of the Inn also has a large open area with a fireplace, leather couches, a bar and table, and a smaller area with a pool table. The pool table area was separated by a stone wall which is nice if there are different groups of people hanging out downstairs. There is a computer and free wifi available although I did not use either. A land line is free to use anytime since cell phone service can be spotty. There is also a separate area off the main room for dining and a deck off the kitchen which is perfect for having breakfast outside on a sunny morning. Coffee is prepared every morning and tea is available all day. Instead, we decided to walk over to Café Aroma for breakfast before heading home.
The owners of the Inn were also very friendly and helpful since it was our first time in Idyllwild. The Inn is a little ways from the center of town but the area was quiet. We drove to the market but the center of town is definitely walkable.
I really enjoyed Idyllwild and would stay here again.
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Headed to a music fest that was hosted at the Creekstone Inn. Many of our crew stayed there and was very pleased. It’s a great place to hang out and visit with friends. The stage for music was set up in the foyer, which is quite large with river rock wall as the backdrop which makes for great acoustics. There is a great front porch, and fantastic side deck. The location makes everything in Idyllwild accessible by walking.