Ojai, Love Shack Cabin, Forest, Mountains, Canyon Stream, Ojala
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Ojai cottage description
The 'Love Shack' is a cozy cottage, rustic but tastefully furnished with the work of local artists. The cabin has many windows with river and canyon views, as well as a wood burning stove and a screened in porch overlooking the stream (a raging river if it rains heavily). Nestled among ancient oaks and sycamores, it is on the grounds of Ojala, an old resort that is now our private retreat
Enjoy the soothing sound of the flowing river water, canyon breezes, fresh clean air and drinking water from our own mountain spring. Wild yet peaceful, Ojala is surounded by the mountains of the Los Padres National Forest with superb hiking trail heads adjacent to property.
Located only three miles from Ojai, known for its historic spiritual community, world class music festival and tennis tournament, restaurants and galleries, and for the 'Pink Moment'. We are close to the Sespe Condor Wilderness, Lake Casitas, the Ocean and Santa Barbara.
The Love Shack is an intimate getaway for those who love simple luxury and want accomodations in a natural setting.
Keywords: cabin/cottage
Property Type
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
- Not Suitable For Children
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Kitchen
Amenities
- Wood Stove
- Linens Provided
- Air Conditioning
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- VCR
- DVD Player
- Video Library
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Telephone
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Hiking
- Golf
- Wind-Surfing
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- Rock Climbing
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Surfing
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Laundromat
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Shopping
- Boating
- Cinemas
- Winery Tours
- Restaurants
- Scenic Drives
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Horseback Riding
- Bird Watching
- ATM/Bank
Other Activities
Reviews
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Beautiful Mountain Retreat
Beautiful Mountain Retreat
- Guest Mara S.
- Date of stay 11/08/13
- Review Submitted 11/13/13
My friend and I had a wonderful time at the Love Shack Cabin in Ojai. It was fantastic waking up to the babbling brook right outside the cabin. It is peaceful, serene - a lovely place. Though it would be a great romantic getaway, we made this a girls getaway and it was just fine. We hiked the trail that was 5 mins way, had the wood burning stove warming us up in the evening, visited, shopped and ate in Ojai. We are definitely going back and I highly recommend the cabin.Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Thank you Mara.
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Screened Porch
Screened Porch
- Guest Mack (Venice)
- Date of stay 10/18/13
- Review Submitted 10/23/13
Nothing was better than sitting out on the porch in the morning with my coffee. The sound of the stream running below and the birds calling was too perfect. It was a great getaway. Plus we discovered the Deer Lodge, where we had good food and good conversation. Enjoyed speaking with the owner and property manager and confessed to pilfering a couple oranges from the nearby trees that made the greatest juice ever.Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Thank you Maggie for the great review. The oranges are on the house, not pilfered. We like to share any of the fruit that happens to be ready to eat with our guests. Glad you enjoyed the "Venison Chateau" which is just down the road from Ojala. We hope you can come back soon.
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Perfect Mountain Getaway Next to Stream: Charming, Cozy Cottage
Perfect Mountain Getaway Next to Stream: Charming, Cozy Cottage
- Guest Katie M.
- Date of stay 10/11/13
- Review Submitted 10/22/13
This rental looked great online, but we couldn't believe how much better it was in person! The cottage sits above a lovely stream with boulders, sycamores, and reflections of the close hill range -- everything sounds and smells great in the cabin. This is a perfect place to spend a couple of days, with a well-equipped small kitchen, a cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, a dreamy bedroom, plus plenty of outdoor seating under the sycamores. We barbecued fish one night on the small grill, enjoyed having our morning coffee under the trees, and fell asleep each night to the sound of the water running in the stream. It's practically next door to fantastic hikes at Matilija Canyon, Cozy Dell Canyon, and still close to town, too. We enjoyed meeting Robert and Anna, too, who have thoughtfully furnished the place with interesting books, art, and amenities. You can't go wrong here -- it's the perfect cabin.Recommended for: Romantic getaway.
Owner response: It was nice meeting you too and thanks for your great review. We love it when guests appreciate the unique beauty of the cabin and the property as you have. That is the real reward for us. We hope you can return again soon. Robert and Anna
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Love Shack
Love Shack
- Guest Melanie & Bob (Port St. Lucie, FL)
- Date of stay 09/05/13
- Review Submitted 09/19/13
We stayed in this wonderful rental while visiting our daughter in Ojai. It was just perfect for us. The property is just beautiful. We enjoyed the spring fed pool on days when it actually went up to 104 degrees(unusual weather for this time of year I am told). The fruit from the surrounding trees on the property was delicious and we enjoyed a fruit salad daily. I just loved the fruit appearing on my porch..thank you!! What a delightful place. We would definitely re-rent here.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Thank you for the positive review. Whenever the fruit trees are producing we love to share with our guests. Your timing was just right for the apples and asian pears and for the hottest time of the year!
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Peaceful Honeymoon Destination
Peaceful Honeymoon Destination
- Guest Mia (Hacienda Heights, ca)
- Date of stay 09/02/13
- Review Submitted 09/05/13
This little cottage was the perfect honeymoon getaway since we didn't want to travel too far from home(LA). The view and sounds of the creek was soothing. The natural spring pool was magnificent. If you love the nature this place is for you. Best Couples hideout ever. The Lil town of Ojai also offered a shopping village. We will be back for sure.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Lovely!
Lovely!
- Guest A Traveler (Los Angeles, CA)
- Date of stay 08/01/13
- Review Submitted 08/19/13
We wanted to get away to somewhere remote, but not desert dry -- this little cabin by a stream was perfect.Recommended for: Romantic getaway.
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Perfect Getaway!
Perfect Getaway!
- Guest Diane (United States)
- Date of stay 07/21/13
- Review Submitted 08/13/13
We wanted a quick anniversary getaway and the Love Shack fit the bill perfectly. A well appointed cozy cabin, with everything we needed. There was a lovely note with flowers from Anna and Robert upon our arrival and Robert checked in with us via phone to make sure we had all we needed. His recommendation to hike Matilija Canyon was perfect. We'd like to return when there's been rainfall so we can see the river, streams and waterfalls running. We brought provisions - and cooked up fantastic meals inside and on the outdoor grill. It was perfect - a happy anniversary indeed!!Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
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Weekend Get Away
Weekend Get Away
- Guest Dana (San Diego)
- Date of stay 07/26/13
- Review Submitted 08/01/13
We rented the cabin for a mother daughter get away. The pictures don't do it justice. It was amazing being able to hear the creek while you slept. It was close to hiking and to town. I would definitely recommend staying here (just don't try and find it at night).Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Thank you. Usually guests are able to find the cabin with out difficulty following the directions tho at night it is more challenging...
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Tranquility
Tranquility
- Guest MajaB (Denmark)
- Date of stay 07/19/13
- Review Submitted 07/28/13
A very charming experience. We felt very welcome. There's a lovely pool too.Recommended for: Romantic getaway.
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a perfect weekend
a perfect weekend
- Guest JWo (Los Angeles)
- Date of stay 06/13/13
- Review Submitted 06/25/13
We had such an amazing stay here. A beautiful location that is tranquil and soooo relaxing. We went to Lake Casitas and canoed around. Lots of great hiking nearby. The cabin is so cute and comfortable. The only minor complaint is that there are no curtains on most of the windows--though it really wasn't very exposed or anything. I definitely hope to stay here again.Recommended for: Romantic getaway.
Owner response: Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the feedback about the curtains. We have curtains in the bedroom and bathroom but leave the other windows uncovered to maximize the light and contact with the outdoors. The cabin is situated so that guests have nearly total privacy and this has not been a problem. However we will look into placing curtains in the kitchen as well.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| My Standard Rate 2 night min stay |
$150 | $150 Fri, Sat |
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Additional information about rental rates
$150 per night for 1st 2 nights then $125 each additional night. 7th night is free
Fees:
- Refundable Damage Deposit: $150
- Tax Rate 8%
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1978
About the owner: We live in another cabin on the property.
Why the Owner Chose Ojai:
our family compound and personal retreat
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
Ojala is on the edge of Ojai, the edge of the Los Padres Forest wilderness, the edge of the river bank, and the edge of civilization
Contact us
- Primary: + (805) 794-7443
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Photos
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Palms next to Ojala pool, telephoto, looking up canyon from entry bridge
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Entry Road
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Entry Gate
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The Love Shack, enter thru screened in porch
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returning guest
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kitchen
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living room, looking out door to screened in porch
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bed room, queen sized bed
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Feathers and lavender
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Spring fed pool, unheated
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River view from suspension bridge
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Cozy Dell Trail near summit Trail head is a 5 minute walk from the property
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River from entryway bridge after a little rain, palms in distance
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Entry Rock Formation
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Lawn, trees and gravel path to the Love Shack
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Love Shack and River below
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Love Shack Porch
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wood stove living room
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tiny bath room, shower no tub
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Cat and Bird in a Tree
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Puff
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Suspension Bridge
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Tree Growing From Entry Rock Leaving Ojala
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Cozy Dell Trail looking up canyon towards Ojala
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