The Banana Belt Bungalow (air-conditioning! - 4WD/AWD required) - Idyllwild

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Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

San Jacinto Mountains1 min walk
Idyllwild Park5 min drive
Idyllwild Nature Center6 min drive
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor play area

About this property

The Banana Belt Bungalow (air-conditioning! - 4WD/AWD required)

Note for Summer: Bungalow has Mini Split Air-Conditioner!

Charming, rustic guest house cabin has beautiful views of neighbouring mountains and the canyons and below. If you look at the map you'll see it is located on the edge of undeveloped, San Jacinto wilderness, which makes it the perfect, secluded and peaceful mountain getaway.

The Banana Belt Bungalow is on a shared property with another house, but has its own drive and private entrance. Feels very private and secluded, but still only a five minute drive from idyllic downtown Idyllwild.

The bungalow has a 3/4 bath, kitchenette with microwave, toaster oven and fridge, small two person table, three seater sofa, wood-burning stove fireplace, and a four poster queen-sized bed. There is also a mini split air conditioner and a television with an amazon fire stick.

The porch has two swinging hammock chairs.

****FULL DISCLOSURE****
There is a short section of an unmaintained dirt road just before you get to the property. During these now winter months there are a lot of times when 4wd or awd is necessary to make it all the way to the parking spot of the cabin. Please check weather and road conditions before booking.

Property manager

Jeff Adams

Premier Host

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Idyllwild

Located in Idyllwild, this guesthouse is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Travelling with kids? Consider Idyllwild Nature Center and Camelot Park Family Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

What's nearby

San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk
Idyllwild Park - 5 min drive
Mount San Jacinto State Park - 6 min drive
Idyllwild Nature Center - 6 min drive
Lake Hemet - 14 min drive

Getting around

Palm Springs Station - 71 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

Mountain Center Cafe - 7 min drive
Idyllwild Brewpub - 6 min drive
Higher Grounds Coffee - 6 min drive
Idyllwild Pizza Co. - 5 min drive
Gastrognome - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Banana Belt Bungalow (air-conditioning! - 4WD/AWD required) pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Banana Belt Bungalow (air-conditioning! - 4WD/AWD required) ?

As of 30 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Banana Belt Bungalow (air-conditioning! - 4WD/AWD required) on 1 May 2024 start from AU$244.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Banana Belt Bungalow (air-conditioning! - 4WD/AWD required) ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Banana Belt Bungalow (air-conditioning! - 4WD/AWD required) ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Banana Belt Bungalow (air-conditioning! - 4WD/AWD required) located?

This family-friendly Idyllwild guesthouse is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild Nature Center and Idyllwild Park. Mount San Jacinto State Park is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Maya B.

5 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super convenient (and BEAUTIFUL) location

Check in was a breeze. Consistent communication with the owner made the whole stay hassle-free. You are less than 5 minutes from town, but nestled up in the hills with a gorgeous view of the mountains. The wood burning stove kept the cabin nice and warm. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sara V.

29 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Banana belt

Our trip was super fun and warm with the cool fire place. Everything was amazing except there was a half eaten sandwich or half of some type of food in the microwave when we got there.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ken P.

13 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away hide a way

Loved the seclusion. Awesome veiw.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Brandy L.

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Communicative Host

Jeff was very quick to respond with questions I had prior to booking our stay. Very friendly and nice! Cabin is cute and has a great view! Photos in the listing seem to be from a time when everything was/looked new in the cabin. Some items show heavy signs of wear and one of the chair swings on the porch was missing. Bummer for watching the sunset since the chairs looked so cute in the photos/listings. Nice place to stay if you want a view and don’t need all the bells and whistles.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ace A.

31 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great solo getaway spot

Took some time to myself to recharge and unplug. Definitely had a good experience doing so here. Easy drive to the town for any supplies, great view from the porch, cozy space.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Adams

I am 37 years old, an electrician, single father to two kids (and a cat, Billy Joe), avid hiker, runner, snowboarder, and adventurer. I'm also always down for a billiards match, grilling delicious food, listening to podcasts and audiobooks (radiolab anyone?), and game or movie night with my kids. I was born and raised in Idyllwild and lucky enough to purchase my first home on the same street I grew up on! I am grateful to have settled down in this incredibly beautiful place and to be able to share it with guests from all over the world.