The perfect basecamp for Idyllwild! Idyllcottage is a soulful 1924 "studied preservation" originally built as a barn. Located in the Historic District, this home offers a rare perk: your driveway is the trailhead to the Strawberry Creek pathway.

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A rustic wooden cabin with a number '54765' on the door, an outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and a forested backdrop.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area.
A wooden cabin with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a blue quilt, a bedside table, and a small nightstand.
A wooden cabin interior with a staircase, bookshelves, a chandelier, and a leather couch.
A rustic wooden cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by tall trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mount San Jacinto State Park

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
  • Place, San Jacinto Mountains
    โ€ช1 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Mount San Jacinto State Park
    โ€ช12 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Idyllwild Park
    โ€ช2 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    โ€ช79 min driveโ€ฌ

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Idyllwild

Located in Idyllwild, this cabin is in the mountains. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Canyon Country Club South Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Idyllwild Nature Center and Palm Springs Convention Center. Moorten Botanical Garden and Palm Springs Swim Center are also worth visiting.
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Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Morongo Casino - 45 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 55 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชMountain Center Cafe - โ€ฌ8 min drive
  • โ€ชAlpaca Coffee & Tea - โ€ฌ3 min drive
  • โ€ชIdyllwild Village Market, Deli & Pizzeria - โ€ฌ11 min walk
  • โ€ชMama's Egg House - โ€ฌ12 min walk
  • โ€ชThe Peak Restaurant & Bar - โ€ฌ12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The perfect basecamp for Idyllwild! Idyllcottage is a soulful 1924 "studied preservation" originally built as a barn. Located in the Historic District, this home offers a rare perk: your driveway is the trailhead to the Strawberry Creek pathway. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The perfect basecamp for Idyllwild! Idyllcottage is a soulful 1924 "studied preservation" originally built as a barn. Located in the Historic District, this home offers a rare perk: your driveway is the trailhead to the Strawberry Creek pathway.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The perfect basecamp for Idyllwild! Idyllcottage is a soulful 1924 "studied preservation" originally built as a barn. Located in the Historic District, this home offers a rare perk: your driveway is the trailhead to the Strawberry Creek pathway.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The perfect basecamp for Idyllwild! Idyllcottage is a soulful 1924 "studied preservation" originally built as a barn. Located in the Historic District, this home offers a rare perk: your driveway is the trailhead to the Strawberry Creek pathway.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The perfect basecamp for Idyllwild! Idyllcottage is a soulful 1924 "studied preservation" originally built as a barn. Located in the Historic District, this home offers a rare perk: your driveway is the trailhead to the Strawberry Creek pathway. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Nature Center and Idyllwild Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing but the โ€œcharming BESTโ€, about this cabin! I loved it so much and hopefully I may be able to book another week soon! The location, with the creek, and next to the main town made this cottage an amazing place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, Kelly has the best cabins. From a cozy place to having everything well stocked, we always enjoy our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved every minute of our stay! Walking to town was so easy and the cottage was so cozy. Every amenity you would expect and then some were available. We canโ€™t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect Idyllwild Cabin!

We had the best time at this cabin. The charm and modern conveniences made for the perfect stay. Great location. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review

Amazing weekend! Loved the cabin. Wishing the fireplace was wood burning.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway!

Idyllcottage was wonderful! From the booking to check-in to the location and the cottage itself, everything was great! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay but sweet!

It was meant for a bonding experience and my nieces and I were able to do just that.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what I was looking for

Wanted to get away for a couple days to relax, and this was just the ticket.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We had a great time. The beds were the most comfortable. All amenities were available. The cabin was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent outstanding

Outstanding excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Thank you for the 5-Star review Marland, we hope to host you again at Idyllcottage or any of our other Idyllwild cabins the next time you are in need of some fresh mountain air!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllcottage

The property was as described, clean, and located within easy walking distance to town center for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cabin! We loved our stay here. Excellent, well-stocked kitchen and amenities. Super comfy beds, skylights to see the trees. Cozy and well-appointed. Great couch by the fireplace and nice gated patio surrounded by the trees - weโ€™ll try the hot tub next time! And a few steps away from the Creek Trail - wonderful, peaceful trail along Strawberry Creek - easy and great with dogs. AND short walk to restaurants, shops, bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

One of the best vacations we ever had! The cabin has everything one needs, wish we could stay longer! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moskaโ€™s Stay

We had a great weekend at Idyllcottage! We loved the location, easy to walk into town and close to great hiking! We enjoyed soaking in the jacuzzi and having some quiet time reading on the couch. Great suggestions on restaurants and activities! Loved that there were games, puzzles and tons of books too! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic idyllwild cottage

My wife and got away for a few days at idyllcottage and it was perfect from the moment we arrived. Everything about the place was as advertised, communication with kelly was fantastic! It was wonderful to step outside and have time in the hot tub after making dinner in the well appointed kitchen. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great historic cabin/great location

We stayed here with our pups for a long weekend. Itโ€™s an older, quirky cabin. But it is maintained snd kept clean. The owners are very communicative. Cabin has everything you need including coffee grinder and Wilderness passes. Walking distance to downtown. Nice restaurant across the street. And quiet even though youโ€™re right on a main street.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for leaving the cabin in excellent condition. We hope to host you again at Idyllcottage, or any of our other Idyllwild Cabins the next time you are in need of some fresh mountain air :) Kelly & Erin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

I stayed 3 nights and really enjoyed it. We had all we needed with the kitchen stuff to cook a meal or two. Across the street was Cafe Aroma, where I had my last meal listening to a crooner. We walked down to the creek and it was lovely. Beds are comfy and air conditioning was just right. Only suggestion is to post your house number on street, as the sign by driveway listed innacurate number. I walked in to look around and saw the sign on cabin to let me know I was in the right place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

idyllwild cottage

Cute, clean,well equipped, overall excellent. Just a couple of things: sofa cushions desperately need to be restuffed! And a throw blanket for sofa and coffee set up with coffee and creamers would be great additions. the hot tub was lovely , but it took a loooong time to heat up from 85, the temp it is set to on standby, so turn it up as soon as you arrive if you want an earlyโ€™ish evening hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Client

My Family and I have had the pleasure of staying at Idyllcottage on several occasions. It has an ideal location across from Cafe Aroma and is walking distance to downtown. We love that it has the ability to accommodate several couples and the back yard with the bbq and hot tub is ideal. The peace and nature we experience on our visits never disappoint! Highly recommended!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Idyllcottage

Vintage cottage was quaint. Appreciated the jacuzzi and excellent location to Strawberry Creek path and creek itself for dog. Sofa was a giant turnoff, sagging cushions and zero support (should have been replaced years ago) . Stained seats on dining room chairs and all patio chairs. All should be replaced. Kitchen had many perks and was very functional. Will try another of their dog-friendly properties, but won't rent this one again . Communication with staff was friendly, professional and prompt.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful family and adult friendly rental

Our family really needed a get away that would help both myself, my husband, and our 3.5 year old relax. We loved being able to walk to everything, and my daughter loved spending time at the creek. The cabin itself had everything a family could want, and my daughter wanted to move in; she loved it so much! Our hosts were kind and responsive and helped make our stay even better! I would absolutely book with Experience Idyllwild again and would love to stay at the cabin in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin is Adorable!

We loved every minute of our stay in this historic, darling, family cabin. Communication was excellent. Cabin had everything we needed - and more. We loved every minute of our stay. A big thank you to the hostesses that go above and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a family of four

The cabin is great, especially if you are looking for that vintage cabin feel! Everything is exactly as listed and it is in a great location. It has a great cabin/lodge/vintage feel while still having the conveniences and comforts of modern life. Itโ€™s an easy walk to town and a perfect place to chill and relax after nearby hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Adorable Cozy Stay

The cabin is exactly what we were looking for. Itโ€™s a vintage cabin with enough modern amenities, like a well stocked kitchen, fluffy towels, and great A/C that you get the cabin experience without the downsides. Itโ€™s close enough to town to drive in within minutes but doesnโ€™t feel like you are crowded. It is a clearly loved cabin and one I appreciate that we had the opportunity to experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming historic cabin, thoughtfully appointed, in best part of town

The rustic wood interior is gorgeous. Great kitchen and bath. The hot tub is clean and the temperature was ready upon arrival, and worked perfectly. Kelly and Erin were nicely responsive. Weโ€™ve wanted to rent this cabin for a while; it finally worked out and was worth the wait. Weโ€™ll definitely try to rent Idyllcottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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