Hotels in Twain Harte, CA

“The owner, Cameron, is really nice. The Hideaway Cabin which we stayed at was *not luxurious, but it was very cute, cozy, and comfortable. Perfect size for 2 people. The partial kitchen was much better than expected because (1) the "small" fridge is much bigger than those tiny fridges that you might get with a typical hotel room (i think those tiny ones are not much more than 1 or 1.5 cubic ft in size; hideaway cabin fridge is about double that size), (2) the double hot plate worked really well! We were able to make a variety hot food items with it, (3) we had everything we needed to eat-in (lots of bowls, plates, cups; necessary items to wash dishes including sponges, dishwashing liquid, small dish drainer). There were just a few, minor things, in the kitchen that could be improved: (1) there was not that much silverware and the silverware that was there was very worn, could use replacing (still usable though), (2) not many pots/pans, just 2 pots and 1 very small pan, (3) no basic cooking items like salt or pepper. The cabin was very well stocked with plenty of toilet paper and paper towels. The internet was very usable, not fantastic, but also not nearly as spotty as at some other places where we've stayed. There's a flat screen smart tv, but we don't watch tv, so..didn't use it. There are a decent number of outlets in the cabin! But, our electric blanket controllers died when plugged into the outlet next to the left side of the bed ...or, maybe, it wasn't the outlet that caused the controllers to stop working since those controllers are known to stop working sometimes for no reason... but they were working earlier that day at our home before we left for the cabin, so.. In any case, all other electric/electronic devices worked just fine, including a small radiator that we found in the closet. The bathroom door didn't have a lock, but that was not an issue for us. There is not a lot of space for toiletries because there is no cabinet or cubby for storage, and sink counter space is limited since it's a pedestal sink. There was a hair dryer, but we didn't use it. The bathroom could use a towel bar/holder of some sort for a hand towel, and/or some hooks for bath towels (there was 1 hook for a bath towel, but it was used to hold the hair dryer, and there was 1 towel bar, but that was for holding all the dry/clean towels). Everything in the cabin was clean. The spare blanket was very soft, light, comfy, and warm. We liked the rocking chairs! The windows in the cabin were great. When we needed/wanted fresh air, we could open a window. But, the 1-inch blinds on the main door of the cabin had some gaps, so it felt like there was a privacy issue. But, since we were there for only a couple of days, and during a snow storm, it was fine, since no on really walking around in a storm :) If there is lots of snow, like what was present when we were there, it's a little scary to get to/from the cabin (at least for city dwellers, like us) because the driveway in to the cabin is long and narrow, and you have to drive over a small bridge to get to the Hideaway Cabin. Make sure to call Cameron and ask that the driveway be plowed if there's lots of snow on the driveway. The cancellation policy at Gables Cedar Creek is very generous. The lake and everything in town are within walking distance, though we recommend taking the car to Twain Harte market, if it's winter weather. Overall, Gables Cedar Creek Inn was a very comfy place to hunker down at for a couple of days during a snow storm, and we'd certainly consider staying there again if we're in the area again!”

“Please note that most of the reviews are several years old, particularly the 5 star ones. I'm guessing that the owners of the inn were once gracious but are now rude and offensive. From being attacked for drinking her son's "irreplaceable" beer which was kept in the guest accessible refrigerator along with sodas, water and wine to being told that check out time was 11am even though the roads were closed due to heavy snow and the stairs out of the house were iced over, I've never been so offended and upset. The house is surrounded by nature's beauty but desperately needs updating (think early 1990s). The gourmet breakfast consisted of casseroles and they ran out of coffee and creamer.Please, please, please look elsewhere for a place to stay!!!!Safety: Steep, hard to negotiate steps to get to the entrance.Food & drinks: DO NOT drink anything out of the small guest refrigerator in the sitting room.Noteworthy details: Incredibly rude owner”