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Whimsical Cabin *Spa, Fireplace, Pet Friendly*

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Exterior
Living area
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Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Idyllwild, CA
  • San Jacinto Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Idyllwild Nature Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Idyllwild Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Banning, CA (BNG-Banning Municipal)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3rd Floor Trundle Bed

1 Double Bed

Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Whimsical Cabin *Spa, Fireplace, Pet Friendly*

The Property
Take a scenic mountain drive up the San Jacinto Mountains just East of Los Angeles and find yourself nestled amongst the pine trees in Idyllwild, California. Welcome to our Whimsical Cabin In The Woods, a beautiful three-bedroom cabin located on a quiet mountain road in one of Southern California's best kept secrets.

The Whimsical Cabin In The Woods is an alluring two story property that has been lovingly restored and redecorated by the homeowner. Cozy on up next to the wood burning stove underneath the wood vaulted ceilings and enjoy the calming atmosphere that only the mountains can provide. The cabin offers a fully stocked kitchen for all of your cooking needs, a beautiful second story principle bedroom with floor to ceiling windows, and a kid's room with a bunk bed and an additional pull-out trundle bed. The property has an additional suite with a day-bed and en suite half-bath located via separate entrance on the third story.

The best part about this cabin is the large charming outdoor spaces. The entire property opens to an expansive backyard that provides great space for enjoying the mountain air. The back yard features an outdoor dining bistro set for 4 and 2 full size picnic tables.
Pet Policy
The Whimsical Cabin is dog friendly for 1 dog up-to 50lbs. We ask guests to pay an additional $35/dog/night and a $500 refundable pet damage deposit. Dogs must be crate trained for when the owner is away from the property. Guests must sign the dog waiver included in our rental agreement. Guests must notify Altez Vacations prior to their arrival if they are bringing a dog.

The Location
The cabin is located just three miles from downtown Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 2 miles to the Idyllwild Nature Center, and a scenic nine miles to the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. The downtown area provides great eateries and entertainment including local shops, wineries, and the newly renovated Rustic Theater. There is an abundance of gorgeous hiking trails perfect for either a quick stroll and a picnic, or more strenuous hikes to epic vistas overlooking the surrounding San Jacinto Mountains. For day trippers looking to explore local Southern California the property is located only about an hour from Palm Springs and about two hours from the world-renowned Joshua Tree State Park.

The Neighborhood
The Whimsical Cabin is located in a small residential neighborhood with close by neighbors. Due to the terrain of the neighborhood sound is easily carried. . We ask that all guests please be respectful of our neighbors. Quiet time for the property is from 10PM - 8:00AM. Parties or loud activity past 10PM will not be tolerated and will be subject to $250 noise violation plus additional fines issues by Riverside County.

Amenities
Fully Stocked Kitchen
Wood-Burning Stove (wood not provided)
BBQ
Smart TV (Streaming Apps Only, No Cable TV)
Trundle Bed
Pull-out Couch
Linens and Towels
Washer/Dryer
Jacuzzi Hot tub

What Altez Vacations Provides
The management and care for the property listed are provided by the property owner. The Guest will be provided with the property owners personal contact information prior to guest arrival, in the event, the Guest needs assistance during their stay.

Altez Vacations is an acting third-party listing service, who has received the explicit permission from the Property Owner to publicly list and sign into transient rental agreements on behalf of the Property Owner.

Cancellation Policy
Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive a 93% refund. Bookings canceled at least 14 days before the start of the stay will receive a 43% refund. Bookings canceled within the 14-day window are non-refundable.

Reservations of 15 nights or more may be canceled at least 90 days before the start of the stay will receive a 93% refund. Cancellations within 45 days of the check-in date and are refundable up to 43%.

Should a refund be issued, a credit to the original credit card in the amount of the reservation minus the cost of the cancellation fees will be issued within 5 to 7 business days.

**Minimum Age 25: All Reservations must be booked by and accompanied by an adult who is 25 years of age or older. Valid photo I.D. may be required at time of booking.
**Your inquiry on our property will be responded directly to your personal email. Please keep a look out for our response so we may best serve your request.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RVC-986, 74-374

About the area

Idyllwild

Located in Idyllwild, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. While the natural beauty of Indian Canyon and Palm 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 Cabazon Dinosaurs. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Idyllwild, CA

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 59 min drive - 74.5 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 62 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whimsical Cabin *Spa, Fireplace, Pet Friendly* pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whimsical Cabin *Spa, Fireplace, Pet Friendly*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Whimsical Cabin *Spa, Fireplace, Pet Friendly* located?

This family-friendly Idyllwild cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild Nature Center and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Park is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Idyllwild weekend

Cabin was in great location, close enough to downtown area. We were able to relax and enjoyed getting warm with wood burning stove inside and the outside fire pit.Kitchen was small but functional.We'll come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle d.

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

Idyllwild Cozy Cabin Holiday Getaway

This was a charming and comfortable place for a few nights. The hot tub was well maintained (chlorine at the right level!) and a quiet neighborhood. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Cozy, lovely cabin

The cabin was well appointed and supplied. The hot tub was a nice perk. We appreciated being able to heat most of the rooms individually. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. All the admin was easy and efficient, and the owner reached out personally.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey B.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

My family wanted to get out of town for a few days and enjoy the "cozy cabin" experience. This house checked all the boxes. We had a great stay and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah S.

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

Great stay

They were able to accommodate an early check in, which was wonderful. The place was clean and beautiful. The outside was amazing. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN S.

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

Family gathering

We came to Idyllwild for a family gathering, this beautiful home was perfect. The host and property was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will be booking here again for our next trip to this lovely mountain town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Perfect girls weekend!!

This cabin is just amazing. It is decorated so cute, but Functual!! The check in process was incredibly easy!! I feel that the owner and property manager really want you to enjoy their property. It really made us feel at ease. I really LOVED my stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max D.

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

All as expected charming, cozy, nice and clean

This cabin is what we all needed for a nice weekend. Charm and cozy space yet big enough to accommodate our family. Great private location 3 miles away from downtown Idywild and off the crazy traffic. During our weekend it also snowed and made our stay even more special.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Perfect Getaway

We loved our two night getaway at the Whimsical cabin! It was clean, well organized, and super cozy. Everything you need for a restful retreat. Just minutes from the cute downtown area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

Beautiful!

Lovely property, wonderful amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa B.

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

Great location and hosts

Beautiful property and amazing service and support. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Our stay was complete and we’ll be back.

Memories on memories to bring in the 2024 Nee Year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celestina F.

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

Absolutely wonderful!!!!!

Oh my! What an incredibly charming home! Beautiful neighborhood! Peaceful, cozy, aesthetically pleasing, great amenities, just perfect! So close to town center, this home is perfect! Owners are so warm, friendly, and helpful! The house is beautifully decorated, owner clearly has great taste! Kitchen very well equipped.Bedrooms so cozy! Bathroom very nice! Hot tub was great! We couldn’t have been more pleased! Planning to stay again in a couple of months!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie r.

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

Birthday Celebration

The place was amazing! We had a great time. It was cozy and the location was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene P.

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

Beautiful location

Cabin was great, we had an amazing thanksgiving vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou C.

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

Wonderful Experience!

The rental was just as described and in a beautiful location. Check-in was simple and the amenities were great! Definitely will consider again for another trip to Idyllwild!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Carla K.

Not impressed

The upstairs 3rd bedroom was extremely dusty and musty with a cobweb running from wall to wall. Assuming this separate room had not been rented in awhile, but was part of my rental. I spent an hour in there with clorox wipes cleaning it. Also first stack of cups I took from cabinet were moldy when I pulled them apart. Definitely do not recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarabeth O.

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

Cutest Cabin in the Woods

We loved our stay! Easy to find and check-in was a breeze. The home has so many thoughtful additions and touches that make it feel like a real home, not stale like many other home rentals. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment and the bed was great. Could have used a good dusting for cobwebs in corners and dust bunnies under the bed, but not a huge deal for us. Would suggest adding some dressers or table top space to the bedroom if possible but we had everything we needed! We would gladly return for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wade C.

Great retreat in Idyllwild

Enjoyed our stay in this comfy cabin. Great outdoor space and hot-tub. Well-appointed with toiletries and nice note from owner. Only minor inconvenience is no dishwasher. Very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Father’s Day get away

This cabin exceeded our expectations. It was the perfect spot for a relaxing weekend stay. They did not miss a step in decorating, it was straight out of a magazine! We loved the outdoor living too! The spa and fire pit were the perfect touch. Super close to great food and boutiques in the village. We would keep this place in mind for our next trip to Idyllwild.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Quiet, comfortable cabin

We had a quiet, pleasant visit at the cabin. The bed was the most comfortable I've slept in at a Vrbo location. Everything was as expected and the hot tub was a nice way to enjoy the evening and see some of the lunar eclipse.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess L.

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

Cabin in the woods

Such a nice stay here with 5 girlfriends. Enjoyed the hottub and fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

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

Winter wonderland

So perfect for our winter vacation. The owners and management were attentive and the property was very well equipped. Everyone had a blast. Thank you Taylore and Tim!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Perry P., Santa Clarita

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

Wonderful Cabin

Everything about this stay was fantastic. The agency, booking process, instructions - all super easy. The cabin; well appointed, very clean, with extremely comfortable beds!! Great outdoor space for relaxing after days out hiking. Really wonderful relaxing experience. Missing my morning tea on the deck outside the master bedroom already! 100% would return to this cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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