My wife and I just completed what must be our fifth stay at Big Cat Cabin. If there is a more idyllic, and peaceful setting anywhere in Southern California, I'd sure love to see it! The cabin is snuggled in the Mountains of Julian is simply the most peaceful place on earth. I was a little worried on our first... more

My fiance and I had been running into some rough patches, and decided we needed to get away and disconnect from all of the everyday stressors around us. The Cabin on Strawberry Hill turned out to be everything that we could need. Walking into the cabin, we where pleased to find it warmed up for us and to hear music... more

My husband and I had to attend a wedding in Julian. I read some reviews posted and decided to book the New Artists' Loft to share with another couple. The pictures on the website do not do the property justice. I found Chuck and Nan delightfully helpful and personable. The cabin had an ambiance that exceeded our high expectations. We... more

Recently during a business trip to Santa Monica, I reading an article in Los Angeles Magazine entitled “WEEKEND GETAWAYS 2008,” which focused on a list of ideas for weekend escapes…..one in particular caught my eye, it featured a place in Julian, CA, named the New Artist Loft. The article mentioned Julian as the Apple Pie Capital of California. Not being... more

We stayed at Strawberry Hill Cabin 05MAY08 for 2 days. The cabin had lots of charm and History. As soon as we entered the cabin we knew we had made the right decision. The music selection was great, the fireplace was romantic, and the patio was a nice bonus. The night storms really put you to sleep.. and the morning... more

I get bored really easily, I must admit. So I was skeptical of staying in what seemed like the middle of nowhere in a rustic cabin in Julian, California.But I knew my wife would probably like it, so we booked a weekend stay. That was three stays ago, and I can honestly say that given the chance to stay anywhere... more

Oh My, we loved our stay at the Cabin on Strawberry Hill. I had researched the area around Julian searching for something other than the usual motels for our visit. The Cabin on Strawbery Hill is stand alone and self contained but you are also nicely looked after by Chuck and Nan if you so desire. As we entered the... more

Let me start off by saying this, there is no A/C, no television, no drapes in the bedroom and no barriers to hearing the nature outside in the morning. But, that is exactly why we chose Big Cat Cabin. In celebrating our anniversary we decided to take some time away from the hectic grind of life. We had a beautiful... more

My girlfriend and I wanted to get out of town for my birthday. Someplace cozy, someplace quiet. We looked, online and in books, at many places all over Southern California, but there was something about the description of these cabins that caught our eye. The creators of the cabins, are loving, creative, thoughtful people and that comes through in not... more