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Hobbit House - Heart of Town - Stunning Remodel

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Living area
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
  • Place, Mount San Jacinto State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Idyllwild Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Idyllwild Nature Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hobbit House - Heart of Town - Stunning Remodel

Escape to the enchanting "Hobbit House" nestled in the heart of Idyllwild. Experience the magic of a unique 2-bedroom retreat, where charm meets
convenience. Perfect for 4 guests, this property is family and pet-friendly, offering a cozy ambiance with a fireplace, and brand new split AC/Heat system, a fully equipped kitchen and large BBQ. Enjoy modern comforts like high speed internet/WIFI, smart TV, and eco-friendly amenities. Located steps from all Idyllwild Village's eateries and shops, come unwind on the spacious balconies with beautiful views. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 71-702, 001642
Property # 3550353vb
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Idyllwild

Idyllwild is home to this holiday home. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Canyon Country Club South Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount San Jacinto State Park and Idyllwild Park. Idyllwild Nature Center and Palm Springs Convention Center are also worth visiting.
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Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

What's nearby

  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Morongo Casino - 45 min drive - 54.9 km
  • Soboba Casino - 46 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 54 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alpaca Coffee & Tea - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Idyllwild Village Market, Deli & Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mama's Egg House - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hobbit House - Heart of Town - Stunning Remodel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hobbit House - Heart of Town - Stunning Remodel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hobbit House - Heart of Town - Stunning Remodel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hobbit House - Heart of Town - Stunning Remodel located?

Situated in Idyllwild, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Jacinto Mountains, Mount San Jacinto State Park and Idyllwild Nature Center. Idyllwild Park is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities, cleanliness, charm of the property!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2025
So happy you enjoyed it!! Come see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property. The location is perfect, easily walkable to shops and restaurants. It was incredibly clean. Kitchen was well stocked. Great modern remodel. Internet was fast. Owner was very responsive. Will stay there again. Five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with the home and location! Very clean, comfortable and beautifully appointed. Our host was very responsive and helpful. 10 out of 10! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jakk B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, modern, well appointed and right in the heart of Idyllwild. The beds, pillows and linens were very comfortable and we all slept soundly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cozy contemporary retreat within easy walking distance of everything the town has to offer. 3 minute drive to nature center and easy walking trails. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fast communication and great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Great Place!

Love this house. Cannot wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Cute cabin close to town!

Perfect location to walk around town. Cabin was very cute and had a lot of thoughtful finishing touches
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenna t.

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

Glenna 's group

We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful area. Weather was awesome for niece's wedding. Very pleasant sitting on the deck listening to the birds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emili S.

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

Bachelorette Night

Such a wonderful rental house! Beautiful rooms and SUPER comfy beds! We all had an absolute blast and enjoyed the house very much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at The Hobbit House! The home is ideally located - close to everything you need, far enough from busier streets so that it's quiet. The photos are mostly accurate -- many times, when you rent a place, you find that it's not quite what you saw in the photos (a bit like online dating, I hear...) but this was definitely a situation where we weren't disappointed. There was maybe one photo that was confusing (suggested that there was a working indoor sauna but in reality it is a storage room as of April 2026). The home is adequately stocked, has a smart TV (if you want that) and decent wifi downstairs (upstairs was a bit spotty). The rooms are comfortable and clean. The water in the shower gets hot and has good pressure. The fireplace is the big sell for us. Definitely buy wood (we left some for the next guests after us) at wood vendors because the grocery store wood is soft and burns up quickly. The only thing I felt I missed was window dressing for the kitchen area. At night, you don't have much privacy on that side of the house so if I were to stay there alone, I may feel less comfortable. I rarely feel sad when I leave a rental but I was sad to go. I'd definitely recommend staying here and will plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely adorable cabin! The perfect place to luxuriate in nature. Cooking a gourmet dinner is so easy with the well equipped kitchen. Living room and bedrooms are so cozy! And I even had my own yoga studio. A short walk into town for music, restaurants and wine. We will be back and stay even longer!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun D.

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

Beautiful

Great place, very clean and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VITALIY M.

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

Idyllwild

The Hobbit house was the perfect location and property for us. Walking distance to everything enjoyed our time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Idyllwild

House is awesome! Newly updated and had everything we needed. Short walk to town with plenty of choices for food and entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

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

Birthday Getaway

Loved this beautiful house and the cozy and chic decor. quick getaway with the pups for my birthday and it was the best. Close to town, yet quiet and beautiful paths for walking the dogs and getting some fresh air!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Cozy updated cabin

My adult daughter, her dog and I stayed for three nights. The cabin was perfect: clean, comfortable and well stocked. Great location. We walked almost everwhere. We had a chance to meet the owners while there. They are very nice. We'bdefinatebookbook again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2025
Thanks Jeff! We are happy you all enjoyed your stay. Come see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald E.

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

3 night getaway

Perfect location, 600 ft to the corner bagel spot, a block or 2 from excellent restaurants. Very clean. Enjoyed sitting out on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert L.

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

My Short Vacation

The process in getting th place was very easy… the Hobbit House is very close to the village and easy an easy walk to get town. The place was cute and my daughter loved the spiral staircase though for less fit people like us take the outside steps…lol… the place was clean and looks newly decorated. I would visit again. A great place to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan rhodes r.

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

Super Cute & Fresh

The cabin was immaculate and recently renovated. The cabin was very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the fireplace in the evening. The property doesn't feel very close to town, but in fact it is only a 5 minute walk to the town center. For those with mobility issues be aware that the spiral staircase to reach the bedrooms is both tight and steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

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

Best location possible

We were so happy to find that this property was walking distance to everything. We parked and then didn't get back in the car until we headed home. EVERYTHING was so close. The only obstacle for us was using the winding stairs to get upstairs. It was very hard for us as both of us are healing from knee issues. The kitchen was well stocked and even though it says a Keurig coffee pot, it's a combo pot, so you can brew a pot of coffee if you want. (Important to us!) If you love your down pillow, bring it. The property was super quiet, and we appreciated that, especially in the morning when we sat outside to drink our coffee. The AC splits worked great! Mark was quick to respond to our questions and that, too, was appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

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

Great location, nice place!

From the start comms with Mark were great! The locations and parking is great. The unit was recently remodeled and they did really nice choices with material, quality of work, and art/things! Great fireplace with easy start materials supplied and the t.v. has Spectrum TV and some other channels like Netflix, Amazon, etc. The kitchen is very nicely stocked with everything to make coffee to make full meals if you want to with a spacious deck in back with a bbq. The only challenge for us (and the dog) was the beautiful spiral staircase but as a back up there is an outside staircase. They own three units and we are looking forward to trying out the larger one next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tommy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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