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47047 Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Best fare found from Washington to Monterey: $264

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4 of 5 stars
CSinOaklnad   3 contributions
Oakland, CA
May 7, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1
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If you are looking for a rustic cabin in a beautiful quiet setting, this is your place. While it is not facing the ocean, cabins are set right along the river which you can hear while sleeping at night. Decks face the river for quiet contemplation. We had a small cabin for 2 people with a full kitchen and bath. Only complaint would be the loud noises coming from the water heater all night long. Woke us up a couple of times throughout the night and disrupted an otherwise peaceful night.

  • Liked — scenery
  • Disliked — noisy water heater
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since May 07, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with young children, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
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Wonderful experience!

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4 of 5 stars
delibelly777   2 contributions
modesto, ca
Apr 15, 2007 | Trip type: Family
8
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My family and I just got back from our spring break stay at Ripplewwod Resort in Big Sur, Ca. We were looking forward to spending time with our two sons ages 12 and 9 in the in the beautiful surroundings with no TV, phone, computer, cell reception, or video games. It was just what we wanted and the boys did not complain once or miss the technology. There was so much to do and the cabin( #10 ) was so cozy and charming. It is not for anyone who expects first class or perfection but for a family wanting a nice get away in a wonderful environment...it is perfect. We did not have much contact with the staff. Those we did encouter were hit and miss. Several staffers were very nice and several could not have cared less. Oh well...we were not there to make friends. Our cabin was always clean, beds made, fire wood everyday. Dishes are few and miss matched but it adds to the charm. If this bothers you, bring your own. If possible and available the cabins on the lake are awesome. We will try for one next time. We will be back for sure...most likely next spring break.

  • Liked — Cozy and comfortable.
  • Disliked — Staff could have been friendlier.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay April 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since April 15, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park
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good, some cabins better than others

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4 of 5 stars
rataturium   31 contributions
San Diego
Mar 21, 2007 | Trip type: Family
9
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This is a nice set of rustic cabins right in the heart of big sur. They are simple cabins with mixed dishes/utensils. We rented three. One had a fireplace, the other two had back porches. I slept well, but my husband had a hard time because he could hear the heater turn on and off. There were some cabins that are closer to highway and I would imagine they are louder. We had number 2 which was right next to the river and had a very scienic deck.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 07, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure
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Address: 47047 Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920