Miranda Gardens Resort

When I saw the photos and pricepoint of this resort on the net, compared with other accommodations in the area, I thought, "Geez, this must be some sort of spa-type place." But, knowing that we wanted a clean, nice, cozy place for just a couple of nights while passing through the Redwoods -- and that pool WOULD be a hit with the kids -- we decided to go for it. And boy are we glad we did! The cabin was immaculate and so charming, the grounds lush and inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed our very own porch for stargazing in the evening while our kids were nestled in bed and our fishing gear stayed safe propped right outside our cabin door for the duration of our stay. Oh -- the staff...5 STAR. These people really made a huge impression on us. They made us feel like the best of friends from the moment we stepped into the lobby. They not only endured but seemed to welcome our 6-yr-old son's inquiries and requests for the basketball for the b-ball court and even went so far as to open up their next-door grocery market afterhours when I had a tummyache one evening. Now THAT'S service! The complimentary breakfast in the morning was a great spread of cereals, oatmeal, bagels w/cream cheese, toast, muffins, danish, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, juices, coffee and tea. Anything lacking they were quick to pop up and get for you. Stellar. A great find.

Older cottage nestled in the redwoods. The furnishings were older with many antique pieces. The wallpaper and cedar paneling was also very vintage. That being said, everything was spotless and in perfect repair. The bed was comfortable and the towels were plush. Very nice spot for a restful nights sleep during travels.

This motel is in a beautiful setting with tall trees. We stayed in an old-fashioned cabin that felt cluttered. With all the lights on, it was decently lit. The base of the bed stuck out beyond the mattress, and I whacked my shin against it and got a nasty bruise. The room had an old microwave, a large mini-fridge with freezer, and comfortable chairs and bed. There was a wardrobe and some drawers for storage. The sink had no counter space, but there was space behind the sink area. The shower head was decent. There were not many TV station options. We got breakfast items at the gas station store across the street. We had a good dinner for a reasonable price at the Avenue Cafe.

Beds supper comfortable. Hugh tub in cabin 8. My kids loved the home like feel of it. Expensive compared to camping but worth it if you got a bad back. Best resort i saw in Avenue of the Giants. Pool and fireplace available. Totally recommend this place. Staff was friendly. It was nice to cook in a real kitchen as there are like 3 restaurants still open in the Avenue area. Has a great hair salon and grocery store across the street with reasonable gas prices too. Loved the back patio with table and chairs we used to play card games. Good wifi connection as well.

This charming cottage style resort smack in the middle of the awesome giant redwoods on the Avenue of the Giants works at providing the most quality small town environment possible! They have very clean cabins with kitchens, cozy sitting areas, large fluffy towels, and the most comfortable feather pillows I've slept with! The pool area is cute with fire pits, play ground area for kids, a basketball court, a ping pong table and a nicely done green area throughout the large redwoods on the property. Staff is friendly and makes you feel comfortable. There is a well equipped market across the street. There is also a wonderful pizza restaurant directly across the street! About six miles south you'll find a great hamburger place at the chimney tree place. This poor 1800 year old tree had a fire and still lives to this day, with the center 14 feet across making a room where you can walk right inside! It's free! I highly recommend staying here and would love to return one day!

Booked this place well in advance. Soon after, I get an email saying they are raising rates, and this will increase my cost. I looked around and decided to book another place. When I called to cancel this reservation I was informed there was $50 cancellation fee even though it was 2 months out.