Caravan Outpost in Ojai

Came with my family and had a great time for the most part. We were a bit unfortunate that the weather was very cold at night (about 40 degrees) and sorting out the Thermostat / space heater was a hassle that didn't really do the trick... but what can you expect from an older Airstream. There was also water line issue in the city of Ojai during our stay which closed down most of the restaurants which we were a bit bummed about but this had nothing to do with Caravan Outpost. The brewery next door was great and we enjoyed listening to live music over a few beers with our son.

I rented the tiny house this past weekend (April 2024) and was extremely happy with the experience. The house was a good size and had a primary bedroom, toilet, shower, kitchenette, living room, and upstairs loft that had two full size beds. The bed in the primary bedroom was very comfortable. The place was clean and well stocked with toiletries. The location was great! It’s right next door to Ojai Valley Brewing which has a great vibe. It’s also just a 10 minute walk to the beginning of the main drag (where Topa Topa Brewing is). I will be staying here again!

Fun! At first. Then…not so much. Pros: Easy location to downtown and all the shops and restaurants. The idea of staying in an Airstream is a novel idea that wears off quickly. I knew what I was getting into and that was fine. I don’t mind small spaces or RV’s. But what I didn’t like was to read about amenities offered but upon arrival, we’re not there. Walking into the Outpost is super cute and I love the layout and outside areas. Getting into the airstream was easy but then things kinda went downhill after that. Cons: Sitting at the airstream kitchen table there is a record player and some records. Cool! Ah…but the needle is damaged and the records skip…not cool. Oh!! A TV in the perfect place and a cute little sign saying, “TV is not operational”. Not cool. Neat! A third bed in the front for my teenager. But no bedding even though the Airstream says it sleeps 3. Not cool! Let’s get some fresh air in here. Can we open a window? Make sure to read the cute little sign saying, “Please do not open window (window damage fee is $300)”. Um, yeah…you guessed it-not cool! It’s the little things that make a stay at any hotel more special and although the thought is there at the Caravan Outpost, the follow through is not. The devil is in the details. Unfortunately, I won’t be staying here again.

So much more than just staying in a hotel, it’s an experience of a lifetime! We stayed in an International Airstream trailer. It's set up like a campground with a large seating area in the center, surrounded by gardens. The guests gather in the community seating area (around the fire pit) which adds to the community feel of this place. It was clean, comfortable, the staff was fantastic, very friendly, and knowledgeable. Already planning a return trip.

We booked a fun "girls getaway" to celebrate a milestone birthday together. Our group was booked in three airstreams next to each other. We were all comfortable and enjoyed the group spaces for eating and socializing. Ojai has a lot to offer and we enjoyed looking around in town as well as early morning hikes. We also booked a group celebratory dinner at The Dutchess which was very lovely to us and is walking distance from Caravan Outpost.