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Ripplewood Resort

47047 Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Ranked #5 of 8 hotels in Big Sur
4.0 of 5 stars 113 Reviews
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Shadow_Craig
Albany, NY
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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Having read previous reviews, we were a little concerned that the experience would be close to camping. Luckily, we were pleasantly surprised by cabin 12A. The heat was more than sufficient, the bed was pretty comfy and we even had a fridge to keep snacks for our dayhikes. Ripplewood is not a fancy hotel, but by no means would I... More

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COS_Traveller
Colorado, USA
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14 reviews
22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is our second time here. Last time was just a single night in Cabin 4 (all we could get, we did not plan ahead). This time we booked well in advance and got Cabin 8 for 3 nights (12/24 - 12/26). On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being high I'd give it a 9. What we really liked:... More

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Red V
Los Angeles, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

We spent our Christmas holiday at Ripplewood resort and had a great time! The cabins are clean, comfy, and we did not have trouble at all with our heating - in fact it generally got pretty toasty in our cabin fast so we would shut it off after 15 min. As others have stated, the cabins are sparse, lacking a... More

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polly m
Brooklyn, New York
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

When we first arrived I was disappointed with our cabin, but I have to admit that I was sad to leave after a few nights. The cabins are sparse and dark with no televisions, however, they also have a nice historical feel which makes for an interesting trip. What makes this place great is the low price (for the Big... More

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MVSunshine
Martha's Vineyard, MV
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

We enjoyed our stay at Ripplewood. Cabin 17 was clean, comfortable and affordable. The staff was friendly and helpful. If we can return for a longer stay we would choose a cabin with a kitchen near the river but for 1 day this was perfect and breakfast was quite good. Near so much to see and do! More

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PedsMHP
Los Angeles, California
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4 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed in cabin 2. When we checked in I asked about the heating options based on previous reviews and was told curtly "there is a heater." No space heater was mentioned or offered. It was in the low 40s outside and we were unable to get our cabin above 62 degrees even with the heater set... More

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James S
Tampa, Florida
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
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people found this review helpful

My bride of 51 years and I flew to San Francisco from Tampa, Florida on business. After business on Sunday, Nov 20, we drove south on highway 92 and then followed highway 1 to see the countryside. We stopped too many times to get to Ripplewood before sundown, and in fact we made it about 15 minutes before closing in... More

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neilos100
london
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26 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived at Ripplewood rather later than we bargained for.......on the way we we got to within about 40 miles and came across a wrecked car blocking the road. So, thinking that the reception office would close and we'd have to spend the first night of three in the car, we (I) decided it would be a great idea to... More

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FieldTripBuddy
Cancun, Mexico
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5 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

male, 5’8” and male, 6'4". Cabin 9 is 1B/1B full kitchen (gas stove) cabin with ample deck (just as big as 1 and 8) to enjoy the rippling (wide and shallow) creek. Windows face all four directions including one behind the bed (good for wake-up look outside), the toilet (good for dudes doing front business), and the water outside. Shower... More

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Wapakk
Morro Bay, California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

This was our sixth year staying at Ripplewood cabins in November. Stayed in cabin #2 from Nov. 3-6. Rain dampened our use of the deck this time but it was fun watching the river rise below our large windows as we ate. The quiet, cozy setting watching leaves fall into the river makes this a great spot. As mentioned by... More

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Address: 47047 Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

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