Apple Blossom Inn

Do yourself a favor and go to
and look up all the POSITIVE reviews for Pine Woods Resort… you will see who these people are (the owners of PWR) and how painfully obvious it is that they fabricate these reviews, pretending to be different people. this is a sickness. Same grammatical mistakes, same writing style, same outlandish lies (Chinese millionaires stay here, Donald Trump’s mother-​in-​law, lawyers, TV executives, and Hollywood producers all frequently come here). They can’t even pass off a believable fake review. One even claimed the «children found GOLD! And they just kept collecting more and more…»
On to my experience…
1. Eastern European woman who runs this place has no maid service. Said we had to wait for our room to be «cleaned,» but when we entered: dirty floors, dusty everywhere, musty, old, and uncomfortable. However, their reviews state the rooms are fully renovated with silky silvery curtains, luxury toiletries, bath salts, steam bath, lush king size bed, wood floors.
2. Bathroom smelled of urine.
3. Faux wood paneling coming off the walls.
4. Thin comforter and pillows and just a sheet on the bed. It hasn’t been cleaned in 20 years.
5. Cable not set up, We had to do it ourselves.
6. Dingy blanket on the dingy furniture that I wouldn’t touch.
7. I didn’t shower there. It was disgusting (the bathroom), and I brushed my teeth and washed my face with bottled water.
8. Last but worst, we paid $ 184 for the one night we stayed, and then later this month, they charged our credit card 3 separate times (twice in one day) the same amount. We called and could never get a hold of anyone. Finally, we did, and the same woman denied the charges, got hysterical on the phone, and hung up.
tried to help us out, and they called her also and she freaked out on them too (they called us back and told us).
We are now trying to resolve this with our bank. I don’t know if BBB is effective at anything, but I’m willing to try.

Definitely an affordable place to stay for 65/​night. Don’t expect much since it is cheap. No DVD player in the rooms. They have two you could borrow from the office if you’re lucky. Low pressure water and room, towels and bedsheets smell smoky. Good location though but I’ll find another place to stay next time if I want a nice mountain getaway.

2÷14÷15
Im litterally in the room with the owner, their maintenance man, and a motel employee…
The owner doesnt know why we are in the room we’re in when my wife and I were suppose to be in another room! The maintenance man cant figure out why our lights out, and the tv antenna just lost signal for the 5^th time. Its only 6pm and we’ve been here for 3hrs. I cant get a refund and now the owner and maintenance guy are everywhere in our room looking for missing keys that they lost.
Not a place to stay at if u expect something nice but it is do able if u cant get any other better place. This place SUCKS!
**update**
2÷15÷15
Night ended up ok after all. Ownership brought in an extra lamp for lighting AFTER I SUGGESTED IT. The Maintenance guy ended up really trying hard to fix our no light issue. So much that he actually came with an extra outlet ready to install. 2.5 stars!
All in all not my first choice of a place to return to, but ok over all!

This place was horrible! They are calling it Pine Woods Resort now, I think to try to trick people who’ve been there into going back. I paid almost $ 300 for a 2 bedroom ‘suite’ for 5 people that was advertised as having a stocked kitchen with a refrigerator. The way I’m able to make these trips affordable, as a single mom, is to bring food… so we always pay extra for kitchens because it ends up saving us money. We had a microwave, a mini fridge, a coffee pot, 2 glasses, 2 coffee cups, 4 plates, and 3 bowls. The silver ware drawer was a joke. Maybe two people could have scrounged up utensils to eat. No stove, no oven, no nothing… heck, not even a trash can. We had to go into town to eat… money I definitely hadn’t budgeted for. When we came back and tried to get ready for bed, we discovered that they’d given us a weird rectangular shaped sheet thing, about the size of a table runner, as the only bedding on the pull out bed in the living room. No one answered the phone and no one was in the office. No one was in the room that the note on the door of the office directed as too either. It took 20 minutes to find the owner and tell him we needed bedding. He literally walked into his apartment and came back out with one blanket. Seriously. It’s all he had and our only option. What’s makes it even worse… they charged my credit card a week earlier than they said they would online. Which meant that before I could go in and pay it off, which is what I always do, I was charged $ 30 in interest. Serious insult added to injury. DON’T GO HERE. IT SUCKS! Considering how hard I saved to afford this trip for my kids and I for Christmas, I’m surprised I haven’t cried yet. I guess we got some good stories out of it, which is the whole reason we do ‘things’ for Christmas instead of ‘buy’ things… and I am so proud of my kids for being such troopers and making the best of a crappy situation… but these people should be ashamed of themselves for ruining our Christmas that we had worked so hard for.

A $ 200 dollar bill for a $ 50 experience! Pine Woods Resort is definitely not what I expected (in a bad way). First of all pictures advertised the kitchenette with a stove and a chimney, so we brought food to cook. Upon arrival there was an empty space where a stove use to be, we had to go into town where everything was closed since it was Christmas Day. Our fancy home cooked dinner turned into frozen burrito night.
Turned on the heater and smelled like something was cooking.
The advertised «fitness area» is nothing but fake grass with 2 machines, that probably don’t even work. The lounging area is a joke with a TV.
We were offered a complimentary bottle of wine in an email before our arrival and thought aww they shouldn’t have, but they really SHOULDN’T have probably the worst thing I have ever tried in my life.
LOVED Idyllwild and definitely will be going back just never to Pine Woods «Resort»
Im really hoping people read these reviews before booking with them and paying the ridiculous amount of money like we did.

Rude owners, dirty rooms in need of repair. The previous owners and staff were great when it was the apple blossom inn. This property will soon be foreclosed on I’m sure.

This place is now called North Woods Resort. The innkeepers are EXTREMELY rude. Their rates are ridiculous now as they are calling this place a resort. They’ve got a plastic grass area with a couple of exercise machines out and that’s what they refer to as their «gym». It’s ridiculous.
I used to stay here a couple of years ago and it was a nice place. It wasn’t fancy, but it was a decent place to stay. Maybe «rustic» is a better word.
Now, you couldn’t pay me to stay there. It’s sad.

This is no longer the Apple Blossom Inn, it is now called Pine Woods Resort. I wouldn’t stay here again if they paid me. The new owners are horrifically rude. The prices are absolutely exorbitant for what it is. There are so many other choices in Idyllwild it doesn’t make since to give money to such rude people.

I do not write reviews, but I do read them. I was absolutely floored at the unreliability of the positive reviews of this «resort» that I decided to write this review. Here’s the text from the confirmation email I received so you have some context: «I am conforming your booking with the ‘Pine Woods Resort’ for 2 visits. A. Checking in on _​_​_​for 2 nights. Special rate: $ 189 + tax (2 night complimentary) B. Checking in on _​_​_​for 1 night. Special discount: $ 169 +tax. Complimentary treats: Water, coffee, red wine.» Here’s what I got for $ 207 for one night (I couldn’t stay beyond the first night): When I entered the room, the dvr box sat on the cardboard box on the floor. It was filthy and smelled musty. There was no red wine – only a couple of bottles of water, a few old pieces of chocolate, and a sign that asked you to wash your dishes after you’ve used them. It had been a long drive, so I decided to take a nap. The bedding smelled like dirty hair. I’m fairly certain the sheets had not been washed for months. Not that it mattered. Five minutes in, I was startled by the sound of someone opening the door. Luckily, I set the latch so the intruder could not come into the room. I locked all the windows and the door, but slept uneasily that night. The next day, I was at an event when I received a voicemail saying that I was supposed to check out at 11. I had to leave the concert early to straighten out the reservation. When I told the manager/​owner I was booked for two nights, he calmly said he called six people, and told them all the same thing. He shrugged like what he did was not a big deal. I could only surmise that he wanted to bully people with the «complimentary» extra day to leave so he could rent it to others since it was a busy weekend in Idyllwild. This was the last slimy straw. I decided to leave, cancel my reservation for the next week, and drive the three hours home rather than stay one more night. This hotel is now called the Pine Woods Resort if you would like to do more research. Do yourself a favor – find another hotel. There are so many other nice (and clean) hotels with honest owners in Idyllwild.

Disappointing. Stay somewhere else! It is run​-down​.It was nearly void of any guests when we stayed there this past weekend. It is not clean and there was mold in the coffee pot! They changed their name to Pine woods Inn. Maybe to get a fresh start without having to fix or replace anything. We loved Idyllwild and had a fun weekend in spite of this place!!!

Overpriced, badly in need of update, second hand shampoo in shower, dirty windows, no blinds in bedroom, door knob smashed in on one door, no wood stove in room as promised, 1 towel short, 2 wash cloths short, and no coffee pot for the coffee maker. The squirrels were really nice though. NOTE: hard to find since they changed their name to Pine Woods Inn but didn’t bother to tell us. In short this place promised a lot on the phone and the web, and delivered very very little. Disappointing.

I had to be in Idyllwild for work last August and came up the day before (which was a Sunday) I had not been to Idyllwild before so I did some research online and was excited to find out that gray squirrels were known to Idyllwild.
Initially, I was going to stay at the Idyllwild Inn (because I had read that there were squirrels on the property) but my best friend was checking out the area online and had seen this place.
I wanted to put her time and energy to good use so I decided to stay here. It was only $ 69.00 for one night and as it turned out, it was actually within walking distance of where I needed to be that Monday (but not in heels down that slope! LOL)
There weren’t too many people staying here the weekend I visited so it was quiet (other than the poor woman a few doors down who was hacking up a lung) The room I was in was really cute and I loved that the bath tub was stocked with actual full size bottles of Alberto VO5 shampoo and conditioner!
I was told that the property was undergoing remodeling beginning in September 2013 so I don’t know what it looks like now but I was pleased with my room when I stayed here in August 2013.
P. S. I did have a gray squirrel visitor the afternoon that I got in. After I had gone for a little walk as I was just relaxing in the living room with the door open. A gray squirrel came scurrying across the rooftop right in front of my doorway! I did also see squirrels in the pine trees beyond the property early the next morning before checking out.

Good price for a resort town. It’s just a basic motel and nothing more, but it’s clean and everything works. The wi-​fi was very weak in room 14, but room 26 was closer to the office and had strong wi-​fi. The refrigerator in our room was rather weak, though it did keep the stuff cool. It did not have a freezer compartment. There was a microwave but no cooking facilities in the one-​bedroom room. In the 2-​bedroom there was a stove as I recall, a full refrigerator and a fireplace. So for only about $ 20 more per night the 2-​bedroom is a better deal. The owner is very pleasant and nice, but it seems like she is the only employee here. During the daytime they did not make the bed or change our towels. There is no pool or jacuzzi on the property and no ice available. There are BBQ grills but they don’t have covers and are difficult to cook on. They should spend some money and put in a nice garden on the upper part of the property behind the center building, with at least a jacuzzi if not a whole pool, and a good BBQ grill. But for what it is now, it’s a pretty good deal for Idyllwild.

We rented one of the 2-​room suites for the weekend and were very disappointed. For starters our refrigerator did not work and was not able to keep anything cold so we couldn’t even keep ice overnight and the dairy products that we bought had to be thrown out in morning. The cold water tap in the kitchen sink was broken so we had to get any cold water that we needed from the bathroom. There was no remote for the TV but we eventually found it in one of the beds under the covers.
The beds were OK but the ceiling fans in the bedrooms were really noisy and the Christian camp next door had huge spotlights shining right into our bedroom windows all night long so we couldn’t take advantage of the cool night air while sleeping. Also there is a doggy day-​care center just down the street so you get to hear the sound of dogs barking all day long.
The office manager was very nice and actually brought us a bag of ice and a replacement remote the 1^st night but did not offer to deduct anything from our bill at check-​out. The price is certainly right but I don’t think we’ll be staying here again any time in the near future.

Great place for the price!!! They people who work here (owners most likely) are VERY friendly and hospitable. We came in late and they had our key waiting for us even though the office was closed by the time we made it up the mountain. They are completely dog friendly and the up-​charge to have the dogs was a little steep but not too unreasonable. The places are big just like a little apartment. It would be great to bring little kids along since there was a bedroom and a fold-​out bed in the living room area. The fridge and kitchenette came in very handy as well. The only downside is that the places are very dated looking, however, I think that is just how Idylwild rolls. Beyond that, it was a great stay and I would return again.

My wife and I stayed here to go hiking last weekend. We got there very late on Friday so we experienced the place before the people. The hotel is in serious need of repair, at least our room. There was a pretty large crack in the bathroom door. The carpet felt like it hadn’t been replaced in well ever. You feel like you want to keep your shoes on. The bed was comfortable. When we awoke the next morning we met the people, very nice! And helpful!
When I returned that afternoon, I found my bed was not made. We never got any maid service. Maybe it’s just me, but I do have an expectation that I would get daily maid service.
Sadly, we won’t be returning. I like the area and there are many new trails to explore, I’ll find another place to stay.

Really enjoyed our stay at the Apple Blossom Inn. We rented the 2 bedroom suite. The bedrooms had the normal bedding and the closets had extra blankets and pillows. The bathroom was roomy and the towels were big and fluffy. The kitchenette was stocked with dishes for 4 people; Cooking supplies could be borrowed from the front desk. The living room had a big flat screen TV and fireplace. You can borrow a DVD player and DVD’s from their library. Free Wi-​Fi available. Best of all the Inn is dog friendly! Mim, in the front office, was super friendly and helpful. The grounds and room were super clean. My family and I would definitely stay here again.

My little sister and I were treated amazingly. The prices are affordable and the room interiors were clean and spacious. So close to town. Staff is very helpful to first timers visiting Idyllwild. Ample parking lot. Owners even supply you with a complimentary adventure pass that allows you to park at all the state parks and trails :)

A nice clean, budget, dog friendly motel that’s a great deal for the price. I would have given five stars but the bed was too soft for my taste but my hubs had no complaints about it.
We stayed in a one bedroom suite with a kitchen that had a stove, a frig, a microwave, a dining table, dishes etc. The living room had a sofa, a fireplace and a flat screen TV. Wifi was pretty good, it only dropped once during our stay.
If you stay here, you need to be aware that is is NOT a Hilton. It’s budget, it’s kinda dated with an avocado green ’70’s shower and bare bones towels and sheets. Don’t stay here if you expect Egyptian cotton, frou-​frou bath items and marble sinks counter tops. This is a great place to sleep when you are up in the mountains, the heater works, the shower is warm (we didn’t have any problems with the water pressure) and you can keep some drinks in the frig and heat up some food in the oven. The only problem was that the shower itself is really dark, the bathroom light does not light up the shower very well. A separate light above the shower would be useful.
The motel itself is set back from the road and within walking distance to town. Our neighbors were nice and quite, I never hard a peep out of them. There is a front patio area with chairs where you can sit and relax. The dog fee is super reasonable at $ 10.00 per night. The girls at the front desk were nice, gave us some maps and suggestions regarding things to do & we heard the same spiel about the 18 tweekers who were run out of town. The girls also gave us a DVD player to hook up to the TV.
We loved out stay here and our doggie enjoyed chasing squirrels around the parking lot. I bought a Living Social deal and for the price, this place cannot be beat. You would spend more buying a tent and all the other camping stuff you need and then buying a camping permit than you would to stay here.

As we neared the final turn on the CA-​243 before the Apple Blossom Inn, my husband remarked that Idyllwild-​Pine Cove already reminded him of his Gaga’s hometown in Northern Georgia.
At check-​in, the Apple Blossom’s pragmatic innkeeper, Mim, reported to us matter-​of-​factly that the 18 druggies plaguing the area had recently been rounded up by the police and taken away so we were «good to go,» guaranteed a safe time to, from, and in town. She also gave us helpful tips on where to buy what so as not to get ripped off, which we greatly appreciated learning as well. Although the inn doesn’t provide daily maid service, Mim promised us she would be in the office or on the premises until 7 in the evenings should we ever need anything, and she was true to her word.
We used a couple of LivingSocial deals towards our belated, post-​holiday season getaway in Idyllwilld. Without a deal, the rate for a night’s stay starts at $ 69, which still seems reasonable considering Idyllwild is a tourist hub and Apple Blossom’s convenient location is within walking distance to almost everything in town.
What you get for the rate: a casual, one-​bedroom cabin suite with a full-​sized bathroom, kitchenette, and main living area that includes an old sofabed and a 40-​inch flat screen TV with regular cable. Some suites have gas stoves, most suites offer a fireplace for which you must buy and use Duraflame logs (Mim sells them right in the office but she doesn’t push them on you), and every suite comes with generic brand soap /​shampoo /​conditioner dispensers in the shower, hair dryer, alarm clock, microwave, toaster, fridge, and coffee maker, plus kitchen service items (i.e. utensils, drink ware, dishes) for four. In other words, the inn covers all of the basic comforts one might need to briefly set up a simple home away from home.
It took us a day or two to adapt to Idyllwild-​Pine Cove. Winter nights always fell before 5 PM, the shops and restaurants closed up early, and there were barely any street lamps to light the way. We were hoping for January snow, too, but the only snow we saw was already mushing on the ground. Getting around by foot seemed awkward only the first time coming back at night through the short and very dark CA-​243 stretch between North Circle Drive and the inn before we managed to dig out a working mini flashlight from the car for our next outing.
Random other things worth mentioning include an amusing DIY notice in our room above the sink that reminds guests to wash and put away their own dishes to help the inn keep costs low. Another low note was that water pressure was definitely weak so it did take extra time and a bit of patience to shower in the evenings or wash dishes when we had to. Our phones and Chromebook generally connected well throughout the visit, but, and although we didn’t miss it, our Roku did fail to pick up and keep a signal after the first day. Despite the minor issues, Idyllwild was an easy and enjoyable trip to make, and Apple Blossom Inn was an easy and enjoyable place to stay.
After ten of years of marriage, it sometimes feels like we still have no idea what makes a good relationship work. Getting away whenever possible, I think, is really important, both to reconnect with each other in a neutral place, and to experience something out of the ordinary and create new memories together. Just over two hours out of L.A., the Apple Blossom is a charming, no-​frills inn that allowed us to do just that. We didn’t solve any of our problems during our stay, but it sure was nice not to have to deal with them for awhile.
Thanks again for everything, Mim!
Tip: Watch for the frequent turnouts along the 20+ miles going up or down the CA-​243 to see and photograph some pretty impressive views — and let that one obnoxious tailgater finally get around you.