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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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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 363.8 sq m
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Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
- Place, Mount San Jacinto State Park7 min walk
- Place, Idyllwild Nature Center19 min walk
- Place, Idyllwild Park2 min drive
- Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)74 min drive
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
About this property
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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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Property Registration Number 71-212
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 Camelot Park Family Center are also worth visiting.

Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
What's nearby
- Mount San Jacinto State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Idyllwild Nature Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Idyllwild Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Morongo Casino - 40 min drive - 48.5 km
- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - 54 min drive - 74.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mountain Center Cafe - 8 min drive
- Idyllwild Village Market, Deli & Pizzeria - 11 min walk
- Alpaca Coffee & Tea - 3 min drive
- Idyllwild Brewpub - 13 min walk
- Mama's Egg House - 12 min walk
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
8 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jorge L.
1 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jorge L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel B.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect Idyllwild Cabin!
Rachel B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa R.
28 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claudia Mel A.
14 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay but sweet!
Claudia Mel A.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
1 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway!
Chris H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
11 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what I was looking for
Brian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marland W.
11 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent outstanding
Marland W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martina C.
6 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Martina C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sean K.
27 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllcottage
Sean K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy M.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Moska’s Stay
Amy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anastasia H.
29 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Anastasia H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt J.
28 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic idyllwild cottage
Matt J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dylan R.
11 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historic cabin/great location
Dylan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martha W.
11 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Martha W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Laura D.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
idyllwild cottage
Laura D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joseph J.
23 Mar 2026
Review
Joseph J.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pam K.
26 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cabin is Adorable!
Pam K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Meagan K.
20 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a family of four
Meagan K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victoria F.
3 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Adorable Cozy Stay
Victoria F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel L.
4 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming historic cabin, thoughtfully appointed, in best part of town
Daniel L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tatiana L.
10 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Cute
Tatiana L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keri C.
5 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage close to town
Keri C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jolene V.
3 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t be more perfect
Jolene V.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Choice!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by Kelly Halbeisen
Kelly and Joseph Halbeisen started in the vacation rental business in 2005. As owner/managers and a family owned business, we pride ourselves on our unique properties and sharing the wonder of Idyllwild with others. We bought our first cabin as our own private get-a-way but soon found that we were not able to get as much time there as we might like. So our journey began, we fine turned the property for guests and soon found out that others appreciated Idyllcreek as much as we did. The rest is history, we soon acquired more properties in the Idyllwild area and a thriving business was born.
Why they chose this property
We first visited Idyllwild back in the 1990s, we fell in love with the small-town atmosphere, artsy community and great restaurants. Idyllcreek has a location that makes for easy access to everything Idyllwild. Hiking, biking, off-roading and climbing are just some of the many activities available in Idyllwild.
What makes this property unique
We knew from the first time we saw Idyllcottage that it was going to be a great property to own and share. We added a flagstone patio on the side of the cabin creating the perfect outdoor living space complete with barbeque, table and chairs and a Sundance Spa is your fast pass to relaxation after a long day of exploring.
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