This little cabin is quaint, cozy, and clean. It’s also decorated sweetly, which made a very welcoming space. There were amenities I didn’t expect (hair ties) and one I wished there had been (I forgot my lotion). The little coffee bar is better than any hotel room coffee set up and well stocked. The flashlights hanging by the doors were very much appreciated. Julian, being a dark sky community is no joke. I was thankful for a flashlight!

I was surprised at the state of the outdoors. Tall, dead foxtails and grass, and thirsty plants.Bushes are overgrown and obstruct the stone steps that lead up to the cabin. The steps, as well as the property, were covered with dead leaves. This made walking up and down the steps a little sketchy. I understand we are in the fall season, but it looks like whoever is in charge of yard maintenance isn’t doing a very good job.

A phenomenal stay! The kitchenette was fully loaded with more kitchenware than I could dream: pots and pans, tupperware galore, keurig and a milk frother! I couldn't find a colander, but the variety of utensils more than made up for it. The amenities were so incredibly thoughtful too! not only was there pods of coffee, tea, and cocoa for the keurig, but a pack of popcorn, seasoning, a brita and ice tray, q tips and cotton rounds, HAIR TIES, flashlights, and even a sleepy time aromatherapy spray! The vouchers to the Julian Cafe also worked for other meals aside for breakfast, which was great for a dinner out. Aside from everything inside the cabin, we had a beautiful view of the stars, though it was a bit tight with the trees. There were flashlights provided to help us situate our viewing experience, which was greatly appreciated too.

I am personally shy about asking for help, so please take what I say with a grain of salt. My partner and I couldn't find instructions for any of the technology provided, though we never reached out to Cara ourselves. We mostly just messed with all the buttons and switches with a hand full of googling tutorials. And while we didn't have neighbours in the family cabin next door, the closeness of our cabins did have me worried of noise levels. Along with that, the address was difficult to find being in a shared driveway with hard to see numbers (we had arrived in pouring rain).

The peacefulness

Lovely private cottage away from the tourist area. Good to have a kitchen and outdoor sitting area.

The lighting is far too bright with no dimmers. The bed is way too soft for me.