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Reviews of Time Traveler Retreat

1202 Canyon Drive, Julian, CA 92036, United States

#1 of 16 hotels in Julian

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Review score

Based on 51 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    10
    Can’t wait to come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great. It was the perfect getaway from the city. Please take a second to look up at the stars at night! So many stars I don’t see on the regular.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    Great local getaway spot!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to town. Quaint and perfect for our stay for a close getaway. I took my friend for a girl getaway and it was a perfect space with room for the 2 of us. It's cozy. Owners were kind and supplied lots of information on the area for visitors unfamiliar with things to do and places to eat, etc. Clean and well stocked. The only details to be aware of to keep in mind and it's just a comment is that the TV is in the master bedroom and the only access to the bathroom is through the master bedroom. The driveway is narrow and dirt but we'll maintained. If the ground is muddy or if there's snow you would need to park along the bottom of the driveway. I would definitely stay there again. All the care and details they put into the space was really nice. They even have a few extras like Alexa, smart TV and multiple temperature control options like the central air and heat and the wood burning stove. It's a great little spot.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    10
    Great weekend away in Julian.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very cute and jump back into time. Fun old time relics, birds eating from the feeders, felt along but not isolated. Very well stocked cabin. Hosts were fantastic with communication! Looking forward to returning.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2024

    10
    A beautiful cabin that brings you back in time with modern amenities!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    We love the beautiful vintage decorations, all the amenities as well as a well stocked kitchen. We wanted a change of pace for Thanksgiving and this was perfect! It was like we get to be back in time, experience peace and still able to prepare a lovely Thanksgiving meal!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2024

    8.0
    Despite being far from the best experience ever, we enjoyed our stay and the peace and quiet .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Antique fridge made more noise than a donkey giving birth. Missing TV remote control. Not all table lamps worked. Most of all, we were asked to wash any dishes left over and take out the trash. This on top of paying a cleaning fee. Stay should be for 6 nights instead of 5 when advertised as a "week stay in a cabin".

    Kitchen was very well stocked with every cooking utensil, dish and appliance you can imagine. Hot water on demand. Most of all the peace and quiet. Excellent heater.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    10
    Great for small family get- away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful area, birds and stars exceptional. Quiet, easy to get into Julian. Place is very old-fashioned, so if you want sleek and modern, it’s not for you. Comfortable. It was very hot, but the AC and wireless worked.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    10
    Lovely mountain getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not for someone look for action.

    Very secluded and peaceful. Front porch with bird feeder is a nice touch. Plenty of birds visiting the feeder.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing stay,we are doing it again🥰🥰

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything! Just Everything! The place the privacy the whole home the comfort. Wow Just wow! There are times in your life that you are just so busy and all you need was a quick get away from the busy urban life. You come here and you are treated to peace, comfort and calmness. Will definitely book more nights when we get the time to do so. Thank you!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Very charming and quaint. Host was very responsive and friendly. We will go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    n/a

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need new pillows is all. O/w everything was great!!😊

    Where is was located. So pretty and quite

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Relaxing, and amazing stay.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place was a piece of heaven.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was very cute and cozy.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is really beautiful and comfortable home

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The driveway is narrow and you have to curve upward. I am fortunate my Civic can fit. Be sure to read the instructions.

    A nice quaint house in the mountains. It had everything I needed. You can take a stroll and there's a pathway that leads to the trail.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No problems at all!

    Cute little place! There were 2 couples and a baby, and it worked fine for us.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    10
    The cabin was the perfect setting for our exploration of the varied landscape in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We should have purchased groceries before arriving in Julian, as the two little markets were quite limited.

    Quaint, quiet location that allowed us to explore both the mountains and the desert!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    9.0
    It was nice…I would stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed uncomfortable

    Beautiful view of the stars

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the amenities and the location! It was easy to get to Main St and the cabin was well stocked with everything we needed, games, music and cooking items.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    8.0
    Overall, a peaceful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We are not new to these properties…didn’t need constant communication from host and/or booking. Alexa didn’t seem to go in this property. I would get rid of that.

    The sound of the pines at night.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay in the country
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    You'll have to climb some stairs to get to the home. Nothing crazy, but if you are travelling with anyone who has trouble walking this may present an issue. Also the bathroom is located in one of the bedrooms, so of you're travelling with friends they'll have to walk through the room to get there.

    This is such cute home. Perfect for a family or a couple. Kitchen has everything you need to cook with lots of cool vintage appliances. Great outdoor patio! We enjoyed swinging in the hammock and being in a quite neighborhood surronded by nature. Oh and the clawfoot tub was excellent!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    10
    we felt very welcomed and found the cabin to be as warm and hospitable for our stay. We are thankful for the care taken
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing was negative!

    it was a cozy warm cabin experience! All the comforts of home and hospitable hosts!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    10
    Had an amazing time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little house to get away from the city, so quiet no lights around is like to be all alone in the world, great for romance

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Such a perfect spot to enjoy the stars. Easy hike to the abandoned mine. Easy drive to the desert. And a cozy place for our family to stay in between. We loved it! We will be back.

    Stayed in February 2023

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