The Lodge at Pine Cove

The Lodge at Pine Cove is a 4-room Bed and Breakfast nestled at 6200 feet in the San Jacinto mountains, just 3 miles north of Idyllwild, and less than two hours from most of southern California,
This Idyllwild B&B Inn delights guests with comfortable accommodations and amenities, plus a hearty homemade mountain breakfast.

Enjoy our century-old lodge, with parquet wood floor, vaulted ceiling, a fieldstone fireplace, spectacular views of Lily Rock and the San Jacinto Mountains, and many quiet decks and patios from which you can listen to the breeze, and watch the squirrels, blue jays, and woodpeckers play in the pines and oaks.

We have a very simple privacy policy - The Lodge at Pine Cove Bed and Breakfast does not collect any individually identifiable information through our web site. The only information we use is generic information based on the total population visiting our web site. This means, for example, that we can look at the number of times our home page has been viewed, but we do not know who the specific viewers were. This information is used only to keep our web site functioning correctly and efficiently. The only personal information we may have about you is what you give us when you telephone, mail, or email us - or if you make a reservation in person. That information falls outside of the scope of this privacy statement as it is not directly acquired from this web site and it is assumed that you have elected to supply such information. We do not share that information with anyone.

Your Innkeepers pride themselves in making your getaway a special experience. The lodge has a library of books, videos (complete with popcorn!), and board games for your enjoyment. Plenty of comfortable seating, most surrounding our large fieldstone fireplace, are great for curling up with a good book, or playing a board game with a new friend. Enjoy the sunshine, and spectacular view of Lily Rock from our large patio and grounds. The Lodge at Pine Cove is a smoke-free Inn, but we would be happy to provide you with an ashtray for use on the porch, decks, and patio.

Breakfast is served family-style and is made from fresh ingredients each morning, and features one of our delightful entree's chosen by your innkeepers; perhaps you will be surprised with Belgian waffles, double-cinnamon French toast, or one of our hearty breakfast quiches. We also provide fresh fruit, yogurt, and our made-from-scratch muffins, along with juice, coffee, and a selection of teas.

Off for an early morning hike or other activity? Let us know the day before and we can provide you with some items to enjoy before you go!

We are conscious of dietary choices and allergies, and will do our best to accommodate your needs. Be sure to mention any dietary restrictions when making your reservation.

Inn Amenities
Free Wireless Internet
Bath & Body Works Amenities
Comfy Robes
In Room Coffee
Free Concierge Services
Outdoor Decks w/Chairs
Common Area:
Fireplace & Piano, Microwave & Hot Beverages

Leaving a Light Footprint
Conserving Resources - Reducing Waste - Buying Local - Preserving Our Community
Energy efficient light bulbs, Sensors and timers
Recycle Program, Towel & Linen Reuse Program
Low flow shower/ sink/toilets, Non-toxic cleaning products
On-demand water heaters
Wood pellet stove using reclaimed wood
Donate leftover appliances or furniture to charities

History at a Glance
The building that houses The Lodge at Pine Cove dates back to the 1930s. Operated until the mid-1960's as the Pine Cove Lodge, and it was part of a thriving community known as Pine Cove. Small cabins surrounded the main lodge, where guests would enjoy music in front of the large stone fireplace which remains today. (Photos provided by the descendants of the Neely's who owned the Pine Cove Lodge)

In the 1970's the lodge was purchased by a woman named Jan, who later opened "Jan's Red Kettle", a downtown restaurant and Idyllwild landmark. In the 1980's a local artist named Roger Dutton owned and lived in the lodge, and operated a firewood business. Many of the changes which created separate rooms occurred during this time. In the late 1990's, another restaurant, the Cafe Tirol operated in the lodge.

The current owner, Geary Boedeker, purchased the building in early 2002, and remodeled it into a Bed and Breakfast - opened in June 2002.

From San Diego

• Take Interstate 15 North
• Take Hwy 79 South (Warner Springs/Indio exit (approx. 17 mi.)
• In Aguanga, take Hwy 371 North
• Continue on Hwy 371 through Anza (approx. 20 mi.) Don't take Anza Rd!
• Hwy 371 ends at Hwy 74. Take Hwy 74 West (Left) (approx. 12 mi.)
• When you reach Mountain Center, take the right fork, Hwy 243 (approx. 4 mi.)
• Go through Idyllwild (go past the first Shell station on your right in town)
• Pass the Pine Cove Market / Spirit gas station on your Left in about 3 miles
• Take the next Right on Marion Ridge Drive. (There is a Riverside County Fire Station on the corner)

From Orange County

• Take Hwy 91 North
• Take Hwy 60 East
• Merge onto Hwy 10 East (in Beaumont)
• Take the 8th Street exit in Banning, turn Right
• Turn Left on S. Lincoln (1st Stop sign)
• Turn Right on Hwy 243 (1st Stop sign)
• Turn Left on Marion Ridge Drive (approx. 20 mi).
• Watch for the 3rd Fire Station sign (with the ladder truck on it)

From Los Angeles:

• Take Interstate 10 East
• Take the 8th Street exit in Banning, turn Right
• Turn Left on S. Lincoln (1st Stop sign)
• Turn Right on Hwy 243 (1st Stop sign)
• Turn Left on Marion Ridge Drive (approx. 20 mi).
• Watch for the 3rd Fire Station sign (with the ladder truck on it)
• If you get lost, call us on our toll-free line at (866) 563-4372!

Idyllwild is located in the San Jacinto Mountains in Riverside County, California. "Mile-high Idyllwild" is a popular southern California mountain resort about one mile (1.6 km) in altitude. Residents call the area "the hill." The population is 3,504. Idyllwild is flanked by two large rocks, Tahquitz Rock (also called Lily Rock) and Suicide Rock, which are famous in Southern California rock climbing circles. One of Idyllwild's attractions is that it offers all four seasons, yet in snowy winter is only an hour's drive down to the warm desert on the scenic Palms to Pines Highway. Another advantage—to many—is that it offers no lake for speedboats and no downhill skiing, thus the hill has been minimally developed over the years and remains a center for hiking, mountain and rock climbing, and horseback riding. Idyllwild also has a fine cultural scene, which includes a music and arts school formerly affiliated with the University of Southern California and an annual musical festival called Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines every August.

Shop - Enjoy strolling through the many shops and galleries that make the village of Idyllwild unique.

Dine - Savor the delights of a wide variety of fine restaurants. No fast-food here! We at the Lodge would be happy to help you decide. We have a wide variety of menus from the restaurants, and will even make your dinner reservation - just ask!

Go on a picnic  - The Idyllwild area features many beautiful places to enjoy a picnic. From the trails  around Lake Fulmor, to Strawberry Creek, to Indian Vista. We'll be happy to help you find the perfect spot!

Take a hike - Over 40 miles of hiking trails abound within the San Bernardino National Forest which bounds much of the area. Trails of a wide variety in difficulty and distance are available.

Go Fishing - There are two lakes within 20 minutes drive of the Lodge, so bring your pole and tackle box! Bait and tackle are available in Idyllwild.

Ride a Horse - Horseback riding is available just outside of Idyllwild courtesy of The Little Yellow Rose Ranch, seasonally from May through September.

Take in a play or concert - Idyllwild is known as one of the countries 100 best small art towns. There is always a concert, gallery, or play going on at the Idyllwild Arts Academy.

Relax on the patio - and enjoy the beautiful views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the world-famous Lily Rock (known to some as Tahquitz Rock).

Enjoy the Lodge - Curl up with a good book, or play a board game with a new friend in the Lodge. The nights can get chilly, but the fire is the perfect solution on a cool winter evening!

Learn more about Idyllwild:
The local newspaper, The Town Crier
The Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce
The Idyllwild Area Historical Society
The Idyllwild Nature Center
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild
The Idyllwild Arts Academy

"...a visit with family that we never knew we had..." ~ Doug and Shannon, Twenty-nine Palms, California

"...the accommodations are comfortable and quaint, the company inviting, and the food decadent..." ~ Josh and Nicole, San Diego, California

"..this place was made to be a B & B..." ~ John and Christine, Marietta, Georgia

"...the personal touches and service was excellent..." ~ Jeff and Kate, Hesperia, California

"...the warm welcome and equally warm bed made the cares of the day melt away - almost like coming home..." ~ Linda, Singapore

"...a warm and friendly home base as you experience the hiking trails of the San Bernardino National Forest, the shops and restaurants of Idyllwild, the cultural presentations and performances of the Idyllwild Arts Academy, and the many other events and features of the historic Idyllwild area." ~ Bob, Editor of Burbank.com, Burbank, California