Eden Paradise Retreat

My husband and I visited Eden Paradise Retreat this weekend for a much needed getaway. We had been to Eden twice before (in the summer time), and the upon arriving for the third time I still found the cabin just as charming, welcoming, and just as if not more breathtaking as before. The January sunsets were exquisite, star gazing with the telescope provided in the cabin was magical, and the rustic fireplace was like something out of a fairy tale.
Doug and his wife own this cabin, and you can really tell they are not in it for the money, but rather for their love and passion of the cabin and surrounding land. Upon arrival you can expect to find a kitchen full of goodies: A gallon full of raw, delicious apple cider in the fridge, a fresh baked Julian apple pie, a gallon of vanilla ice cream, fresh baked bread, fresh laid eggs from their very own chickens. There is also coffee, tea, fresh creamer and butter in the fridge, as well as an array of organic, local jam. My husband and I both felt very much at home from the very first time we stepped into Eden, which is why we keep coming back. You can really feel the hospitality and warmth radiating from Doug and his wife, and their welcoming nature makes you want to come back for a visit again and again.
In addition, there is so much to do both in the cabin and in the surrounding land. Be sure to take advantage of the hiking trails surrounding the cabin. Whether you are fit or out of shape, there is a trail for you (and plenty of seating options throughout the trails if you are feeling winded). The mountain views and spectacular, especially if you want to feel separate from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a few days. I can’t NOT mention the wonderful record player and music collection include (my favorite) Bob Dylan. The master room also has a lovely tub with chamomile and lavender bubble bath which you will definitely want to take advantage of. Also, the property is home to 2 goats that are walkable and very friendly. They are definitely one of my favorite things about Eden.
Doug and his wife are absolutely lovely people, we left a charger and a check book behind and they are mailing it back to us for our convenience. Regarding the negative review below, the cabin is neat, tidy, and clean as can be. If you are looking for a luxe, 5 star impersonal hotel don’t come to Eden, but if you are looking for a unique, soul-​filling, memorable experience this is the place for you. We will definately be back at Eden soon!

My boyfriend and I booked this place this past weekend for a spontaneous getaway from Orange County and loved every second of it! From the breathtaking views to the charming digs (art-​filled walls, wood-​burning stove/​fireplace, Aztec rugs and tapestries, vintage record player with the most impressively extensive vinyl collection), we were in our own little Heaven from the minute we arrived.
Upon arriving, we were greeted by the passionate owners of the property, a freshly baked Apple Pie, raw cider, and a basket of brown eggs from the chickens in the aviary up the hill, which we were able to visit and feed if we wished. (Of course we took advantage of that!) The goats were a hoot as well and provided some entertainment as we attempted to «walk» them amidst their obvious sibling rivalry and headbutting.
We were entertained enough that we struggled to leave the place to check out the cute Main St. downtown. Doug takes much pride in the miles of various hiking trails he single-​handedly carved into the 16-​acre property, and there is a very cute gnome and fairy theme throughout to keep with the overall charm of the place. I particularly appreciated the herb garden and white sage that grew just outside the front door. We had the most delicious thyme potatoes with our barbecue on Saturday and fed the scraps to a cute little fox that came to visit that night.
Overall, this weekend was just really good for the soul and we WILL be back. We hate to share our secret spots but felt this place was too good not to share. So, if you appreciate unique charm and quality time out in nature, I highly recommend Eden Paradise Retreat for a Spring-​Fall getaway in the mountains.

We had the worst stay here and would not recommend it to anyone. We stayed in december to take advantage of the winter weather and the snow. The road was so steep and icy that we could not get our car to the top, so we ended up walking up the giant hill in the dark carrying our luggage.
The man who runs the place will not stop talking. Every phone call my wife had with him was at least 30 minutes long and he took over an hour to show us every little detail of the place (just write it down and save us both some time). The place is totally dirty and has no heat. There is a wood stove, but it is in the front of the house and the bedroom is in the back, so our baby was freezing all night.
The house is also very dirty. Spider webs in every corner, dust comes flying off ov every chair, blanket, curtain, etc. The doors don’t lock and many of the windows cant be covered, so there is no privacy.
The goats and the very limited hiking straight up and down the hills are fun, but a small redemption of a very negative experience.
Ultimately we payed for 2 nights (the minimum) and decided our vacation would be more enjoyable by leaving after only 1 night. I would seriously pay money to never have to stay here again.
DO NOT STAY HERE.