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Beautifully remodeled mountain home with peaceful, private setting

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 589.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Idyllwild, CA
  • San Jacinto Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Idyllwild Nature Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Idyllwild Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully remodeled mountain home with peaceful, private setting

Casa Tahquitz

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Surrounded by towering pine trees, this Idyllwild retreat for five guests gives you the chance to unwind from the daily grind in the beauty of nature. Whether you're planning on getting out to explore the local attractions, or relaxing with a good book, this home gives you the best of both words.

Located just a block from the gently flowing waters of Strawberry Creek and a mile from Idyllwild Nature Center, you'll have local attractions at your fingertips. During the winter months, a 4x4 vehicle or chains may be required by Highway Patrol or Caltrans, depending on conditions.

Bright and cheery, the welcoming atmosphere is accented with crafted wood touches and plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Put your feet up and lounge on the couch while you connect to the WiFi to check the forecast before your next adventure.

Grab an ice-cold local microbrew and head out onto the private deck to watch the wind swirl through the trees as you fire up the gas BBQ to show off your grill skills. If it's too cold to cook outside, the spacious kitchen has everything you need to whip up a mouth-watering meal. With recently remodeled granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a gas range, cooking for everyone will be a breeze. Let the dishwasher do the clean up while you unwind with a nightcap on the deck.

When it's time to turn in, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has room for up to five guests to stay in comfort. In the master bedroom you'll find a rejuvenating queen-size bed waiting to lull you into a peaceful night of sleep. The second room also boasts a queen-size bed, while the third room has a comfy twin-size bed and plenty of storage.

Spend the day hiking through the picturesque trails at Humber Park. Take the Tahquitz Peak or Devil's Slide trail to wander through the rugged landscape and take in the the stunning sights and sweeping vistas.

Take the quick 10-mile drive to Lake Hemet to get out on the waves. Kayak through the deep blue waters, or paddle along the shore on a SUP to get in some exercise while you enjoy the outdoors. Jump in line at the waterpark play areas on the lake for fun in the sun no matter how old you are!

The perfect spot to leave the hustle and bustle of city behind and revel in the peace of mother nature, this Southern California mountain retreat offers a spot to bask in it all.

THINGS TO KNOW
Riverside County regulations prohibit any "party" lighting (outdoor luminaires shall not blink, flash, or rotate) and will hold guests/Vacasa liable for any "light trespass" on surrounding properties.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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-203

About the area

Idyllwild

Located in Fern Valley, a neighbourhood in Idyllwild, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Idyllwild Nature Center and Camelot Park Family Center are also worth visiting. 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
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 64 min drive - 79.4 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 55 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully remodeled mountain home with peaceful, private setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully remodeled mountain home with peaceful, private setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully remodeled mountain home with peaceful, private setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully remodeled mountain home with peaceful, private setting located?

Located in Fern Valley, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Jacinto Mountains and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Nature Center and Idyllwild Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 70 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

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

Nice

House was in a great location and on a quiet street. The wood burning fireplace made it feel extra cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

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

Relaxing weekend

Very clean beaautifful,restful, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

The house was cute, clean and conformable.

The house was cute, clean and conformable.
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

Great place!

Nice place in Idyllwild; perfect for our stay. They were very responsive to communication too.
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10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Everything is so good and nice!

That’s so good for family vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Elise C.

Beautiful, quiet and clean cabin

Everything we needed at this beautiful cabin for a relaxing stay

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Fern Valley

This house was cute and cozy. We felt at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Comfortable and quiet.

Went up to sew with a friend for 3 nights. Plenty of comfortable space. WiFi was great. Close enough to town for meals, but had a well appointed kitchen for cooking and a nice deck outside to enjoy the fresh air and trees. Weather was a little warm, but house stayed cool until late afternoon. Fans were provided, which was thoughtful. Will Definitely go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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

Mountain Getaway

I was disappointed not having even a single cup keurig along with Mr Coffee. Need a sharp knife. Otherwise cabin well supplied and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph Z.

Adequate

Nothing special but did the job. Appears to be a full time rental. Good location, clean and has everything you need to be happy. It wasn’t our first choice but we left our vacation very pleased with the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Our Stay

Property was well equipped - kitchen & bathrooms. However TV did not work during our 3day stay. Contacted to resolve daily but only received apologies. Also had a bat attack in the evening that disappeared into a hole at the top of the kitchen cabinet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Jim ..

No curtains on back door and kitchen

No curtains on back door and kitchen I would consider this a security hazard
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Rachel G.

Don't use vacasa

My mother is disabled. They did not help with anything! They would not even try to have early check in (so it was getting dark and cold when we arrived) or later check out (even though no one was even set to come after us). I go to vacation rentals a lot and this is the worst. So disappointed. House was fine but an extremely stressful experience checking in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Paul F.

Gas went OUT!!! FREEZING

Due to apparent poor preparation on the management's behalf, the cabin's propane tank wasn't filled. When we arrived, it was 25 degrees outside. A couple hours after we went to bed, it was clear the heat wasn't working. Luckily, I brought my own firewood or things could have gotten desperate. By morning time, we were popsicles. A maintenance man was on the scene quickly the following morning but only after a horrible frostbitten night. Otherwise, we loved the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Mark A.

Overall house in good condition. Issues were the nest climate control it didn’t work at night.

Nest thermostat didn’t work and no instructions on how to use which is unheard of in a rental. No heat when it did work it only lasted a few minutes then only the fan would work, then you would have to reset thermostat to heat mode. No heat the front bedroom this is unacceptable in 30 degree weather. Wifi didn’t work so I Had to find the router and use default pin located on the bottom of the unit . Pots and pans are old and the Teflon is peeling off need to be replaced . No landline at this property safely issue due to no cell service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Fernando

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10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

Casa Tahquitz

Clean beautiful home!

10/10 Excellent

Eugene R., San Diego

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

Great place!

Very nice and clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

Ulises A.

Cute cabin

We loved our stay, our children had lots of fun. The cabin was clean when we arrived with all the necessities required. We just recommend having someone do maintenance on the AC/Heat. The air flow is not working properly. The living room was warm but bedrooms were cold. Also the toilet seat in the master bath needs to be changed, it has some rips on the cushion. Overall we would stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Elba C.

Relaxing stay

House was really clean and had everything we needed to get away and relax for a couple of days.

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Second stay here. Recommend

This was our second stay at this cabin. It is easy to get to, convenient to town and trails, clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Frank Z.

Lovely stay in the mountain

Our stay at Casa Tahquitz was a great experience as first timers. The place was peaceful and refreshing. It was worth driving up the mountain and the neighboring area. The house was clean and cosy; just a bit smaller than on picture. Barbecue on the porch with the kids was awesome. We all loved it and will certainly do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly G., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

False claims of A/C on

Having known there was no air conditioning, we wouldn’t have booked. The overview description on VRBO indicates there is air conditioning, THERE IS NOT! Weekend was 90+ temps so would have been nice. Also, no hair dryer as listed. Other than that mixup, we enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Maria E.

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

Great Comfy Place

Our stay was great but it did have some flaws. I will start with the bad first and end with the good. Drive way is not great for an accessible vehicle or any low vehicle as the bump to get in does scratch the bottom. When we first got there, the cabin was really warm and we turned on the fan but it didn't cool it at all. We later found out that the filter for the fan was clogged and dirty and no air flow was going through. Once we removed it, the fan worked great. The good is that the cabin is beautiful and clean. Close to the town, quiet, relaxing, deck was awesome with great shade, doorways were big enough to fit the wheelchair. Bedrooms were amazing and beds were comfortable except for the 1st night when it was hot. Otherwise, I highly recommend it. Great time, great location and great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Trisha A.

Awesome experience

The house is everything it was advertised to be. The yard was a dream for my family, especially my little boys who love the outdoors. The deck outside was awesome! We will def. be coming back to this house.

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