Sigh, after reading the reviews, I have to chime in on one of my absolute favorite Inns in Big Sur. Deetjens has the type of charm that does not fit everyone. Deetjens is a cozy, quaint, interesting and, unforgettable place to stay IF it is your style. I am saying this after also staying at the Post Ranch Inn numerous... more

We've just retured to our East Coast home from an amazing stay at Deetjen's, and we've already booked another week in October. This is truly a magical place. The service has always been great. Each day, a new fire that is easy to light is laid in the stove or fireplace that makes each room so cozy in the chilly... more

I love Deetjens. I've loved it for as long as I can remember, and I've stayed many many times. I've tried to come back at least once a year, even after I moved to the East Coast. But after my last experience, I'm not sure we'll be back. My last visit to Deetjens was in June 2007. I brought my... more

Deetjen's is one of the miracles on this planet, a divine experience with some minor annoyances that are CONSIDERABLY overshadowed by its perfections. Great food, great staff. I live about thirty miles away, go often for superb breakfast, sometimes dinner (also exquisite), and have stayed overnight a number of times. What is important to understand is that the original owner,... more

If you enjoy visiting Big Sur but are not willing to spend upwards of $500/night on a room, it can be difficult to find accomodations. We stayed at Glen Oaks on our last trip because Deetjen's was boooked, but we stayed at Deetjen's this time around. Advantages - affordable, has the rustic, genuine Big Sur charm, cozy accomodations with tasteful,... more

Very cute and romantic place along the beautiful coast of California. We visited during that HUGE rain storm and even then the place was still great, despite working on gasoline powered generators and losing electricity after midnight. We stayed in Lower Creek which had an amazing bed, small nook area and a great fireplace that we used during our stay.... more

Despite the dreadful weather we had a fantastic overnight stay as part of our round the world trip from the UK. The accommodation has a rustic charm whilst maintaining high quality. The wood burning stove was well appreciated and enhanced the whole experience. Our dinner at Deetjens was excellent, though the quantities were a trifle too much for us. We... more

There are people that don't realize just how short it has been since we as humans lived without things that would be defined as "basic necessities". Those that complain, should have done their homework. Enough said. My wife and I came to Deetjen's, riding a wave of austere views all the way down Hwy. 1. Our first anniversary, and we... more

We stayed here on our way back from New Zealand. My cousin, an American, booked it for us. A charming place with individual log cabins. We stayed in Edies room. Very comfortable, very quirky and individual. Do look at the written statements from previous guests in Edies room - 5 volumes of compelling reading! Look for the one where a... more