Butterfield Bed & Breakfast

My boyfriend and I stayed in the Apple Suite. It was very clean and cozy, and the fireplace was a lovely touch (firewood was free!). I was very impressed with the reasonable price considering the location (only a few minutes from main street) and everything that was included (24-​hour dining room access with delicious free snacks, coffee and two-​course breakfast, access to fridge, microwave and glassware, movies, piano, guitar). We are already planning to come back this summer!

Our only regret is not staying longer. The Rosebud Cottage is exquisite; cozy yet still very spacious. It is very well kept by the owners. The bed was quite comfortable. (No back aches for me this morning!!) Every detail has been carefully planned and executed to provide a wonderful stay. The heater was even turned on just before our check-​in time to ensure the room was toasty and inviting, which is a must when it’s a chilly 36° outside. Breakfast was absolute perfection. The Butterfield B&B is now our go-​to spot for any future stays in Julian.

This was my first bed and breakfast and it couldn’t have been sweeter! Ed and Dawn are gracious hosts/​innkeepers that really made us feel welcomed from the moment I spoke to Ed on the phone and met Dawn upon my husband and I arriving. We stayed in the Italia stanza or maybe I’m saying that backwards… and it was very cozy and clean. I experienced the most deepest and comfortable sleep in a very long time. We went wine tasting down the street at Orfilia’s tasting room, had dinner at Carmen’s …and had to try Nicklebeers. I loved it and was sad to know I had to return to «the real world».lol. Let me close out with just saying how much I enjoyed their culinary skills! Breakfast was a real treat with stuffed French toast and the best sausage patties ever, and a cute orange 1^st course with warm cinnamon marmalade. Please come here and share my experience, you won’t be disappointed!!! ~ Tamara (SF) and TJ

What a wonderful weekend! Ed and Dawn are absolutely the kindest hosts. I liked their concept of having a family breakfast (all guests served at one table instead of buffet style). At first we weren’t sure about dining with strangers but it was such a relaxing family atmosphere. Ed & Dawn are SO welcoming and their B&B is peaceful and relaxing. There was always nice music playing in the pantry. Dawn was happy to share her delicious breakfast recipes (and accommodated a special diet with ease).
It’s the little things: the 24 hour pantry where you can go grab some hot cocoa or tea or make popcorn (or use the community fridge or microwave for your own special treats) or the fact that Ed wiped down all of the outdoor furniture every morning so that whenever you wanted to sit it was dew-​free and ready.
This is a new favorite location for sure. Just a tiny bit out of town and perfect!

I called for reservations on Friday for Saturday. Very professional as to what was available and pricing. Booked the Rosebud Cottage and received confirmation with directions to this B & B via email that afternoon. Upon arrival, check in was professional and very well done explaining how the wood stove operates and various features of the room. The room was well appointed as was the bathroom. The lobby area was accessible 24 hours with all sorts of beverages and videos to watch or take back to the room. The breakfast was out of this world and a gourmet delight; orange slices with a raspberry sauce followed by an egg soufflé with sausage links with juice and coffee. We had a wonderful time and we will return again.

Very satisfied with the hospitality, property and room. Dawn and Ed made the stay a very enjoyable experience. Also, the breakfast was great. Will definitely return and recommend.

Great service, absolutely hospitable and beautiful property!

We are enjoying the Italia Room. Very lovely, cozy, private place. 10 stars for hospitality. Extra comfortable bed, great fireplace and nice gazebo right out front our door to enjoy.
This may become a regular place for us. I highly recommend !!

Butterfield B&B is great! This is our second time up to the Butterfield and it is as good as we remember! Great food, amazing service, and a cozy atmosphere make this our favorite of all the Julian B&Bs. Ed and Dawn are terrific hosts and have great recommendations for fun things to do.
We’ll be back for sure!

Butterfield B&B is an absolute gem in Julian. My wife and I stayed in the Apple Sweet room. As the name implies, the décor in the Apple Sweet is tastefully apple-​themed and very quaint. This particular room features a very nice and firm king bed. A great fireplace, which was stocked daily with wood, kept us warm during the chilly April evenings.
Our wonderful hosts, Dawn and Ed, cooked a delicious breakfast for us each morning and regaled us with interesting and colorful tales about their life in Julian. All of the B&B guests were seated around a large dining room table, which gave us a chance to get to know each other. Dawn & Ed basically treated us like family. Two things I observed about Dawn and Ed: 1) they are very much in love, and 2) they really enjoy running their B&B.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Butterfield and would highly recommend staying there.

Absolutely charming establishment with wonderful attentive service.
Dawn and Ed have great attention to the details. The moment you check in to the moment you have breakfast, our stay was most delightful.
Our 1^st morning was just with ourselves. Dawn and Ed have wonderful stories to share and filled the void at the breakfast table.
Our 2^nd morning there was packed with other guest. The B&B experience is most fulfilling. Meeting others along you travels and sharing a meal in a such a nice home really makes for a enjoyable getaway.

This is the first (and only so far) B&B I’ve been to. My boyfriend and I tried to book a quick getaway for the weekend. The only room available was the Rose Bud Cottage. I don’t regret going for it at all. It was like our own little house with a tiny backyard (with two lawn chairs for sun/​moon bathing!!) and our own parking spot right up in front. The size of the room is good for 4 people– there’s a bed and a sofa bed.
The cottage itself felt super home-​y and private. There’s A/​C and a fireplace. When we first got there, Dawn greeted us with warm smiles. We felt so comfortable– we didn’t feel that much of an outsider!
Breakfast was great (homemade, delicious, and kinda nicely decorated too) and is located at the common room/​lobby, or The Parlor, (which is separate from all the private rooms). Their dining table is set for about 12 people or so. Breakfast was come as you please but ends at a certain time (11? I can’t remember…). The Parlor also has a free library of DVDs, games, and books. They also provided free wine glasses (to borrow of course)!
This place was perfect for everything we needed and was looking for a quite getaway from the hustle of our busy lives.

My husband surprised me with a trip to Julian. He chose this cute B&B. It really is the best B&B I have ever stayed in. The room was cozy and comfortable. We had a fireplace in our room the Apple Sweet, and they provided firewood. They have made an atmosphere that makes you feel welcome and wanting to return. Attention to detail and having things as simple as microwavable popcorn and movies available is amazing! I enjoyed sitting at a table with the other guests for breakfast which Dawn and Ed prepared. We had poached pears and then a frittata with sundried tomato and artichokes. We are both looking forward to visiting again and staying there.

I took my wife here for our 2^nd anniversary and we absolutely loved it.
Let’s just do a quick rundown of WHY we LOVED it:
1) Clean. I will never give a hotel/motel/B&B etc. a 5 star review if it’s not perfectly clean. Buttferfild B&B was immaculate.
2) Location. Just outside of downtown Julian by roughly a mile nestled into the hills.
3) Our room; The Apple Sweet. Too cute with a wood burning fireplace very comfy bed and linens with a full bath… again, very clean.
4) The innkeepers. They are there cooking for you in the morning and have some wonderful stories to tell about their little town and the surrounding area of San Diego.
We will be going back to stay again when the snow is falling up there.

Just to keep it currently unanimous: 5 great big huge shiny stars. Bling!
We stayed in the Apple Sweet too. So cute. Comfy bed, firewood included.
They have 5 rooms. It is a very cute and private set up.
Clean, with cute and quaint amenities. Like a ton of dvd’s which is awesome cuz there ain’t a dang thing to do around Julian much after the sun goes down.
We sat out on loungers and stared at the stars while drinking our local wine– so peaceful and quiet.
Breakfast was DE-​LISH!!! We scored maple baked apples and artichoke and mushroom frittata with homemade sausage. Ed is quite the Iron Chef.
And the best for last: our hosts with the mosts.
Ed and Dawn are super sweet and personable and interesting. They are also completely stealth and give you all the privacy you can handle.
We were insanely happy with our experience here.

I came here with my husband to celebrate our anniversary.
Rooms: 4 total. I stayed in the Stanza Italia with my husband and the room is beautifully decorated and clean. Lots of personality. The bed was very comfortable and I slept very soundly. There’s a fireplace, AC, heater, ceiling fan, and a nice table outside great for reading. It’s next to the gazebo and the kitchen.
Innkeepers: Dawn and Ed are amazing hosts, very accommodating, good people. They really took care of us. Will miss them.
Breakfasts: Served at 9am. Beautiful presentation, tasty, fresh ingredients, intimate, good conversations with other guests and Dawn and Ed. Day 1’s breakfast was a poached pear (
) and stuffed french toast with bananas and walnuts. Day 2’s was orange with marmalade (
), and a veggie terrine.
We’re definitely coming back.

At first I thought this place was too good to be true, as 100% of the reviews here are 5 stars.
I came here for a getaway weekend and could not be more pleased. We had the Country Corner Room which is conveniently located a short flight of stairs away from the front porch of the B&B.
The bf and I drove up while it was snowing and dark. Dawn and Ed were concerned for us and called us letting us know that we should chain our tires. I’m glad that we listened to them because we did end up having to chain our tires in order to get up to the cabin.
We arrived in the dark of the night to Ed shoveling snow off the stairs and parking lot. That’s real dedication to customer service right there. Dawn even came out to help us in inside and get a fire going.
The Country Corner Room is small and cozy — just the right amount of room for two people. I could tell that every piece of décor in the room was thoughtfully picked out. The TV worked well and had access to all the cable channels. We even borrowed DVDs from living area’s vast library and enjoyed watching movies all night, away from all the snow and wind.
Our room was so CLEAN. And I am the type of person who wipes down the bathtub when I stay at a hotel. I didn’t have to do that here, and everything was spotless. They even stock the bathrooms with this handmade Julian soap that has the best scent!
The first morning we had breakfast, we had orange pinwheels with a marmalade sauce along with quiche. I don’t think I have ever had a good quiche until I had Dawn’s quiche. It was silky and dense. I wish I could have breakfast like that everyday! There was enough OJ and coffee to go around for everyone.
I am a shy person at first, so I was actually nervous to share a breakfast table with people I didn’t know. One thing I noticed about Dawn & Ed is that they are very good at listening to you and aren’t nosy at all. They take the time to listen to the stories of their guests.
The second morning we had a poached pear with some time of cinnamon sauce and stuffed french toast. The french toast was stuffed with bananas and nuts. It’s just the type of food you would never get at a restaurant or anywhere else.
Overall, I am totally sold on staying at a B&B rather than at a hotel! This was the perfect getaway after a long and tiring week.