Fernabella's Lodge

We’ve stayed in three different rooms now, and each bed was clean and cozy. The cabins all have their own antique furniture and decor, and the showers are great. The place is spread over a spacious 200-acre property, with cabins tucked by grape fields and a little pine forest with a creek at the back. There are pretty succulent gardens and art around the cabins, plus an east-facing shaded hangout among the pines with hammocks, a picnic table, barbecue setup, benches, and views over vineyards and low mountains. Ask the owners for the key to the separate, locked kitchen cabin. It’s a peaceful escape from city life. We played music, drank wine, smoked, tossed a frisbee, watched the stars, and passed some time with Netflix on an iPad. There’s no TV, but the Wi-Fi works. Neighbors were around and friendly, mostly because we shared the parking lot, but we barely noticed them or even our own kids once we were in the cabins. Fernando and Annabella were wonderful hosts, thoughtful and welcoming. The drive in from Los Ángeles took us through wineries and grape fields in a sunny valley ringed by low rolling mountains. We came from the city to get away from it all, and their attention to detail really made the stay. There’s great wine, coffee, brunch, and restaurants just down the road, and La Bufadora isn’t far. Fernando can also take you to nearby hot springs for a fee. Watch the pricing when you book, since events, weekends, and last-minute reservations can affect it. Our first stay was a last-minute booking during a busy event weekend and cost more than the next couple of stays, which were very affordable for what was provided. We’ll be back!