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For Rent: Relaxation, Beauty, and Pine Trees

Cabin in Idyllwild with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, San Jacinto Mountains
  • Place, Idyllwild Nature Center
  • Place, Idyllwild Park
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

'Bonus Room'

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom & Laundry

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

For Rent: Relaxation, Beauty, and Pine Trees

This Idyllwild bungalow is decorated in the style of the arts and crafts period. We like to call it 'The Stickley Cabin', after the famous maker of arts and craft style furniture.
It is in the Fern Valley section of Idyllwild, which means that it is lovely, close to town while feeling miles away.
The large yard means you'll feel a real sense of privacy and serenity.
Appropriate for 1 or 2 couples. Warm, inviting, calm. One bedroom, one large bath, a fireplace, two large decks, and dog friendly. There is a bonus room with a fold out bed.
We have a CD/record/tape player, and books. When we rent, we also provide a 'renter's handbook' with additional info about the cabin, the neighborhood, and local activities. We are always adding to this handbook to make it as informative and helpful as possible.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number #71-283, RVC-4860

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Idyllwild

Fern Valley, a neighbourhood in Idyllwild, is home to this cabin. Mount San Jacinto State Park and Idyllwild Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Idyllwild Nature Center and Camelot Park Family Center. Boomers! Palm Springs and Las Palmas 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-Pine Cove, CA

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 59 min drive - 90.1 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 56 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Village Market, Deli & Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alpaca Coffee & Tea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Peak Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is For Rent: Relaxation, Beauty, and Pine Trees pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at For Rent: Relaxation, Beauty, and Pine Trees?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at For Rent: Relaxation, Beauty, and Pine Trees?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is For Rent: Relaxation, Beauty, and Pine Trees located?

Located in Fern Valley, this cabin 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 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 249 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend getaway! Thanks Ed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is informative and kind. House is gorgeous. Hope to come back during the winter season.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

Gorgeous and very well-appointed cabin. It’s close to town but secluded enough that you really feel you’re in the woods
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Perfect getaqay

Edward’s place was even more perfect than the pictures led on! It’s a lovely, cozy, and beautifully designed sanctuary in the woods with lots of privacy, space and extra amenities that made our stay ideal! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dax G.

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

Great cabin in a beautiful area!

We LOVED this place. The attention to detail on all of the furniture, art, walls, etc was amazing. It was a beautiful blend of mid-century decor with classic antiquity. I got lost in all of the beautiful photography books while chilling on the deck and watching the sunset with my partner. VERY dog friendly and the host was responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza H.

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

great space

nice cabin for a getaway. Just me and my dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer W.

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

A Beautiful Cabin in the Woods

This property is tucked away in the forest against the scenic mountainside just outside of Idyllwild. With plenty of activities in walking distance or just a short drive away, this was the perfect spot to experience the town and hike in the area. We particularly loved the record player with an eclectic mix of tunes to relax and recharge to. The host, Ed, was super responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Amazing weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Beautiful! I wish we could move in.

This was our first VRBO experience and it was lovely. Everything about this home was exactly what we needed. I so appreciated the Craftsman style features throughout the entire cabin and all of the period pieces. It felt like we were experiencing the home of a family friend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Cute cabin

What a wonderful property. Everything is just as stated in the description. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

It was love at first sight!

Everything was first rate. Ed anticipated every need. We loved the Arts & Crafts decor. We're planning to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

We love this cabin!

We were very excited when we saw the cabin. It was larger than we expected, but still cozy. We loved all the Arts and Crafts details. We enjoyed some games and records. Now our daughter wants a record player. We would have appreciated an updated binder with restaurant hours and locations. Overall, a very positive experience. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

C R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

We rented this house for a long weekend to enjoy some mountain hiking. The house is beautiful and fit our family of four, plus dog, very nicely. The furnishings are beautiful and interesting. I couldn't give the rental 5 stars due to arriving to find the house had not been cleaned since the previous guests and the bed still had the used bedding on it. I couldn't reach the property owner that evening to get it resolved so we had to clean the bathroom and change the sheets ourselves. My number one requirement when choosing a rental is "clean" so this was quite disappointing to us. If it had been cleaned properly, I would have given 5 stars. The owner did get my messages and had it cleaned the next morning and did not charge us cleaning fee in order to rectify the issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful restful place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Located in a beautiful area of idyllwild. The check-in process was super easy and the stay was a unique experience. We enjoyed looking through the old magazines and admiring the antiques. It was fun to see coyotes running around outside and all the little critters. The drive to town was very short, less than 5 minutes or so. The host was incredibly commutative and helpful and we appreciated everything! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mia P.

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

Great location

Great neighborhood. Enjoyed the home and nicely decorated.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Extraordinary Arts & Crafts Bungalow

What an extraordinary find this home was for us! This bungalow is stylishly appointed with Stickley furniture and Deco/Nouveau decor. Yet with all the historic glamour, this home is simultaneously cozy and welcoming. The kitchen is well outfitted for home cooking. Truly appreciated that it is dog friendly. This was the perfect relaxing getaway for my husband and I and our little dog. It really does look as beautiful as the photos online! Such a treat!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel P.

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

Beautiful Retreat

This cabin was simply perfect: simple, elegant, welcoming. As fans of the Arts & Crafts bungalows , we found this cabin homey and charming. CraCraffts
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerrold B.

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

Amazing property great stay.

Like walking back into time. Hey, there’s no plastic in here! Beautiful wood leather and glass. Well heated and cool. Spacious.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Beautiful Cabin in the Woods

We have stayed here numerous times and it is always lovely. The owner keeps up the home and grounds meticulously. The kitchen is well-stocked and the cabin is close to the town amenities as well. A great experience every time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

count d.

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

excellent

easy instructions to follow... beautiful interior... lovely place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had a wonderful weekend stay! The house was clean and comfortable, with so many charming details. Communication with the host, Ed, was always pleasant, and check-in was seamless and easy. Definitely hope to return for another stay in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Enjoyed the remodel.

Stayed at this property years ago. Noticed the amazing new front room and deck this time around. The place is designed all things sticky and done very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Cabin

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denise M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

"JUST LEAVE...OKAY"

Terrible experience & rude host! This cabin was filthy, dirty dishes, no clean sheets or towels, bugs in the kitchen, bed unmade & broken futon in Bonus room, with no streaming services working & lose arm railing. The worst was the detoriating deck which was a total safety hazard. I contacted Ed immediately to inform him of these concerns and his response "just leave! No apology, no refund, and nowhere to go on a Holiday weekend!! We were so upset. His response was so disrespectful & rude, when we were trying to get help & asking for cleaning services. Contacted VRBO to make a complaint and property should be closed until further inspections by the City and Fire Dept. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Wooded respite

It's always a pleasure to stay here. The property is immaculate and the furnishings are lovely. It's quiet and beautiful. The amenities are wonderful; this is the best stocked kitchen of any VRBO I've ever been in. One truly feels at home here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Edward Dunbar

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I am psychologists who loves to travel. I came during my childhood to Idyllwild. I didn't return as an adult until 2013....I was concerned the village might not be as magical as I recalled, and was happy to find that it was still a unique community! I love that the town is very friendly. It has something for everyone: Art, film, and music festivals; hiking trails both easy and challenging; rock climbing; and close to the Pacific Coast Trail.

Why they chose this property

I have an apartment in Buenos Aires that Ill be renting to travelers on VRBO. It is great to have a property closer to home and that I can share with travelers. After looking at several cabins, this one was an instantaneous 'yes!'. The cabin (vintage 1940s) was charming, the yard was large and flat, the neighborhood was lovely yet convenient to town, and the views of the mountains were amazing! Over the past decade I've done several upgrades - most importantly, forced air heating, a new bedroom in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and another deck.

What makes this property unique

There is a classic arts and crafts vintage feel of the home, and have thoroughly enjoyed adding 'arts and crafts' period furnishings and arts from both California and the United Kingdom. These include stickley style furniture, period artwork, vintage jadeite; and period light fixtures. The unique details make this one of a kind as a place to get away to.

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English, Spanish
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