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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
  • San Jacinto Mountains
    1 min walk
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park
    8 min walk
  • Idyllwild Park
    17 min walk
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    74 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Idyllwild

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Idyllwild, steps from San Jacinto Mountains and 8 minutes by foot from Mount San Jacinto State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Idyllwild Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Idyllwild Nature Center.
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What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Idyllwild Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 62 min drive - 48.9 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 54 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Best in town location•private•pro clean•dogs ok•kids play space•fire pit•loved!

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Riverside Rental Permit RVC - 1143

NOT FENCED - 16 foot tether • 8 guests max. 3 bdrm- all private with queen beds + bonus room “Lava Lounge” • 2 bth (tub/shower in one, shower in other) • fire pit • in town center yet very private• a very homey - home away from home family get away beautifully landscaped 1/2 acre with apple & pear trees, a small seasonal creek, walking paths and bridges

Emma and I are long time locals, are trained in interior design and high end hospitality, we have been hosting wonderful guests like you for years.

Each home has a different charm and experience. If one is booked for the dates you are interested in then try checking another.

ALL OF OUR HOMES:
• Our homes have been fully designed and renovated or partially renovated
• All are very loved and not a typical vacation rental (read the reviews!).
• Are always professionally deep cleaned after every stay
• Are all dog and child friendly (only the Palm Desert home is adults only, no pets)
• Have fast internet
• Have luxury lines and comfortable beds
• Have AC and Heat (with extra portable fans and portable heaters).
• Have wood burning fire places
• Have outdoor string lights
• Have propane grills
• Have filtered water pitchers
• Have Smart TV’s
• Have a selection of games and books
• Have a lock box for entry so no need to pick up keys or meet us in person (unless you prefer that)
• Are close to town center (Two are just 1 block away, others around 1.5 miles away)
• Are close to hiking/walking trails
• Have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and off street parking
• Have hammocks
• Are stocked with everything you need and more (a detailed list arrives seven days prior to arrival)
• Have a welcome gift and a personal welcome note upon arrival
• Have an on your honor bar and on your honor firewood use
• Have a journal to share your adventures and read up on others
• Are continuously upgraded and looked after to ensure a wonderful stay

WHAT THIS HOME HAS (in addition to the above list):
• Steps to town, yet totally quiet and private
• Washer/Dryer
• Gas fire pit
• Two stoves (one is outdoors)
• 16 foot tether’s - for your dog :-)
• Cool hideout sleep/play spaces for kiddos (and adults!)
• Starry night light projector

DOG INFORMATION (if you are bringing any):
We don’t have a weight limit but trust that your dogs are well behaved and will be wonderful guests in our beautiful homes :-) $25 per dog per stay for extra cleaning.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
• Fenced yard or enclosed deck (some properties) • 16 foot tether in the yards (if not fenced) • dog bowls • dog treats • dog waste bags • pet wipes (to wipe down pups after outside walks/play - DO NOT FLUSH) .
• PET FEES: $25 per dog flat fee per stay. That goes to our cleaning crew for the extra time cleaning. Instructions to pay are on the check out sheet at the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Melissa Wilson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number RVC-1143

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 138 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very close to town
My daughter wanted to spend her 13th bday in a cabin that was within walking distance of town. Boy did this fit the bill! Very confidante home and the 13 year old girls loved the lift area. In the warmer weather, i can imagine the yard is so amazing and inviting for adventure but we're a bunch of babies so it was too cold for us to spend much time out. I would urge anyone wanting to stay at a place to check out the town to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
All went well on our stay. Property is in great location, close to town and hiking trails(drivable). Home is older, feels rustic but everything worked. We used the wood burning fireplace every day and it was a godsend on the cool nights and mornings! Great communication with host Melissa, very quick with any inquiries.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ease and Comfort
Perfect location - in town, but off the path, so quiet and woodsy but walkable to everything. The cleanest cabin I have ever stayed in, it was immaculate. Everything is labeled and all questions answered by binder and signs in the cabin. Very comfortable and inviting space. Dog and family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
The house was well equipped and very clean. They even had treats ready for our dog. You can’t beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C., Wildomar, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain private retreat
Perfect location within a short walking distance to town. Property is clean and well stocked with everything you may need. Fluffy tailed squirrels put on a show all day long right out your windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CJ E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllwild writers retreat, perfect place for comfortable, clean, pleasant lodging close to town
Cheerful, clean welcoming place on quiet street about 1 minute walk to town (visit the ice cream shop!) 3 minute walk to our writers retreat lodge. So convenient for us! Managers were friendly, easy to get hold of, quickly responded to questions. Layout is private master bedroom with bathroom, two bedrooms on other side of LR with shared bathroom. Kitchen nicely stocked, not just with all the cookware, cutlery, mugs, gadgets etc etc. you’d need, but also with nice array of basic spices, and life-saving …. coffee. Bathroom towels are of a high standard and bedding wonderfully comfortable. Cons: Lots of windows but dim at night, common to the area (efficiency bulbs). Bring your own shampoo. Bottom line: I’ve stayed in other places in the area and would definitely come back to this one. :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and beautiful property
Loved everything about this spot. Easy walking access to everything downtown, and the surrounding gardens make you feel like you’re farther away from it all. The fresh apples off the tree and the lava room are a nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home Great Location
The house was lovely with great access to the town and restaurants. The owners were quick to respond to any questions we had and provided a great experience. The house has something for everyone, especially a fun hideaway loft for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Miguel A V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Check in was at 3:00PM. Arrived at 4:30, and place was a mess. Had to wait 2 hours enjoy place. 😞☹️
Nice, but check in date was horrible. Kind of ruined our entire trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

soledad r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soledad
This is our third visit and it gets better each time we go. The home is very well stocked with the essentials for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great backyard
We love this house for the location and the backyard.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., Newport Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandma adventure
We loved the house so much and want to go back! They go above and beyond and think of everything! Loved being able to walk to town, that’s a game changer! Kids cried to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway
The Cedar Street house is great... perfect location, walkable to everything, beautiful surrounds and views and even with the very close proximity to the village feels tucked away in its own little pocket of forest. The house was immaculate and very well appointed with supplies for our family of five and furball companion. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW!
We LOVED our little family getaway! Cabin is just as described, the small creek was running, saw huge squirrels and bluejays in the yard! Here during some rain so our planned hike had to be cancelled but walked the town and neighborhood instead which worked out great! Came across a nice big running creek with the dogs! And we woke up to some snow on the ground in the mornings that was absolutely beautiful! Wish we stayed a little longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
I was originally hesitant to stay “in town” because I was concerned it wouldn’t provide the full “mountain cabin” experience but this was really the best of both worlds. We were within walking distance of everything but as soon as you stepped onto the property it felt like you were miles away. The property was perfect for our (adult) children their dogs and our 2 year old grandson. We were able to give him a “wilderness experience” without leaving the property. The place is well kept but not immaculate, which is perfect with dogs and young children. Ours are all well behaved but it’s still nice to be able to let them have fun without worrying about them damaging a bunch of fragile decorations. There is a small part of me that wants to give this property a bad review just so it is more likely to be available the next time we want to visit Idyllwild.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy & Andrew C., Oceanside, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home For Perfect Stay!
We love Idyllwild and decided to do a long weekend with another family. The 8 of us included adults, teens, and tweens. There was enough space for us to sleep, relax and play board games, and enjoy cooking meals. The bonus was how close it was to everything. We never used our car unless it was to leave town to find snow. The property is super clean and had everything we needed. We also loved the super cute outside with a porch to sit with everyone and even a bridge over a little creek for the kids to walk and explore. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Home
We had a wonderful weekend on Cedar Street. The home was so warm and cozy! We appreciated the artistically placed touches throughout the home. The living room was much bigger than it appeared in the photos. We had lots of family time playing games around the beautiful fireplace. We appreciates being able to walk to restaurants, shops and grocery stores from the home. We were unable to enjoy the outside due to the rain. We will be back again to spend some time in the awesome backyard. Melissa was very responsive and helpful. Her kindness regarding our dog’s stay was valued by all of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Snowy Stay
We are repeat guests, and just love the well appointed cabin, peppery and the proximity to town! We got lucky enough to experience a few inches of snow to the delight of my kiddo. A warm fireplace, plenty of exploring to do, and a quick walk to the shops made for a relaxing few days and family memories. The cabin is spotless, we love the layout and lots of thoughtful extras! Thank you for another phenomenal stay. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, dog friendly & close to town!
I highly recommend the Cedar St. Retreat for a guest and dog friendly vacation! Located super close to town, this darling cabin has everything you'll need to enjoy your get-away in Idyllwild.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L., Lakeside ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonder Mountain Retreat
Our stay in your home was wonderful. We came up for the weekend from San Diego, the kiddos loved the yard, it was perfect for exploring. Also the Lava room was a hit. As a family with small kiddos we loved the location and not having to drive into town, the short walk to town was just what we were looking for. We had a fantastic time and enjoyed all the animals we saw in the yard. Squirrels climbing trees, woodpeckers, the tiny chipmunks scurrying across the porch and some frogs. Thank you for being such a wonderful host! We will be sure to recommend your home to family and friends who come to visit Idllywild.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ambika B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay, perfect location
This was our second stay on Cedar St. We were comfy and cozy (and stayed cool with AC). The location is walking distance to town and can’t be beat! Thank you, Melissa. You made us feel right at home. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M., Los Angeles CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of heaven
We wanted to escape the loud kabooms from 4th of July and we achieved that immensely. This home feels like a home; comfy and spacious. Great outdoor patio and property. So much life growing and chirping in the trees! Loved it. It’s about one large lot/church with parking lot away from the main road and town. So close to restaurants and shops! Perfect location. We fished at Lake Hemet (20-ish minutes away) and also fished at Lake Fulmor located pass Pine Cove. So close to both. The market in town has about everything you need and this home supplies tons of kitchen thingamabobs and doohickies to help with your cooking A-game!! Overall, I would choose this spot in a heartbeat and I’ve already recommended this house to my work bestie and her teen family. BTW: my 11 year old LOVED the LaVa LoUnGe (lava lounge). Such a cool space. Thank you for hosting us in your beautiful yellow home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
We love this spot and have been multiple times.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce S., Ramona, California USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect.
This house was perfect for what we needed and the location...absolutely perfect! There was a lot of care put into this house and it had everything for the 8 of us and a doggo. It was so close to everything but still felt like it was out in the forest. What a great setup. Thank you for making it a wonderful trip to Idyllwild!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Downtown Location
Great location for walking around Idyllwild. Plenty of space indoors and outdoors. Off street parking. Would definitely stay again when in visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023