Treebones ResortvsCypress Inn
Cypress Inn and Treebones Resort are both endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Cypress Inn scores marginally higher than Treebones Resort. Cypress Inn ranks #17 in Central California Coast with praise from 4 publications including Gayot, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.
Treebones Resort
71895 Highway #1, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's
"Perched on a hilltop, surrounded by national forest and stunning, unobstructed ocean views, this yurt resort provides a stellar back-to-nature experience along with creature comforts." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Nearly every Mongolian-esque yurt at this eco-resort has ocean views from the redwood decks and Adirondack chairs, but without the thread count or plumbing." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A unique woven 'human nest' and canvas-sided yurts with polished pine floors, quilt-covered beds, sink vanities and redwood decks are more like glamping, with little privacy." Full review
Gayot
"Yurts and campsites along a deserted stretch of Big Sur coast."
Afar Magazine
"The off-the-grid property offers 16 signature yurts as well as oceanfront campsites, a tipi-like tent, and the "human nest"...a spherical dwelling woven from tree branches by local artist Jayson Fann." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Another glamping option is Treebones Resort, an eco-resort that has a mix of pre-built tents and yurts, along with campsites"
Big Sur Travel Guide
March 10, 2022
Cypress Inn
Lincoln and seventh, POBox Y, Carmel, CA 93921
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Set in a lovely Mission Revival building dating back to 1929, the Cypress Inn is a charming upper-mid-range boutique known for being one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the area." Full review
Gayot
"Historic hotel featuring classic accommodations near the beach in Carmel."
Forbes Travel Guide
"Cypress Inn is a quaint and historic boutique hotel located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Done up in Spanish Colonial style, this 1929 inn is co-owned by movie star Doris Day." Full review