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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Located in the Historic District, Idyllcottage offers a charming retreat with a hot tub, fully-stocked kitchen, and BBQ for outdoor gatherings. Relax on the couch or by the fireplace as you enjoy movies or take a short walk to town for dining and shopping.
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Entire cabin
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 364 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 859
SAR 859
SAR 1,624 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
The perfect basecamp for Idyllwild! Idyllcottage is a soulful 1924 heritage retreat in the heart of the Historic District. This cabin offers a rare perk: your driveway is the trailhead to the Strawberry Creek pathway. Relax on the 9ft RH sofa, soak in the private spa, or walk across the street to Cafe Aroma. Features a fully stocked kitchen, AC, and a fenced patio. Experience the ultimate "car-free" sanctuary in town!
We believe in "invisible service"—providing everything you need for a private, seamless stay while remaining just a text away. As longtime local stewards of these heritage properties, we love sharing our favorite hidden trailheads and town gems. We’ll check in via message to ensure you're settled, but otherwise, we respect your privacy so you can fully immerse yourself in the peace of the mountains.
The Idyllwild Experience All of our Experience Idyllwild retreats are located within a mile of the village center. Idyllcottage sits at the top of North Circle Drive in the Historic District, offering the perfect balance of forest seclusion and small-town convenience.
Dining & Location You are perfectly positioned for a "car-free" stay. Walk across the street to the famous Cafe Aroma Bistro, or take a few more steps to Idyology and other local favorites. While you are on the edge of the village, the 1/4 acre parcel maintains a peaceful, quiet atmosphere.
The Strawberry Creek Pathway Adventure starts at your doorstep. Our driveway serves as the trailhead entrance to the Strawberry Creek pathway, located just 250 feet from the cabin. It’s a beautiful, easy way to immerse yourself in nature without needing to drive to a trailhead.
Next-Door Sister Property Traveling with a larger group? Our "Big Sister" property, IdyllLodge, is located directly next door. When booked together, these two estates create a combined 1.5-acre sanctuary in the heart of the Historic District—perfect for multi-family gatherings or executive retreats.
Hiking & Biking The San Jacinto mountains offer world-class rock climbing and hiking. Beyond our creek path, countless major trailheads (including Humber Park) are just minutes away, providing immediate access to the scenic vistas that make "The Hill" so special.
Idyllcottage features a keyless entry system for a seamless, contact-free arrival. Your unique access code will be activated on the day of your stay, allowing you to head up the mountain and check in at your convenience. You will receive your code and arrival instructions three days before you arrive.
𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 - 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲'𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮! Idyllcottage was built in 1924 originally as a barn but has since been converted into a charming, rustic cabin. Packed with loads of character and unique touches, Idyllcottage is perfect for a romantic getaway for two or a fun adventure for a small family.
𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘰𝘳 𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘯 Idyllcottage is within walking distance to town, only 1/2 mile to the heart of town and even closer to the north side of town where there are many shops and restaurants. just be sure to save some energy for the journey back as its coming home is uphill. Live it up in town without worrying about having to drive home later, as there is no Uber or Lyft in our mountains.
Dates unavailable or need more space? If your dates are not available, ask us about the other cabins in our collection. All of our Experience Idyllwild retreats are located within a mile of each other—including our "Big Sister" property, IdyllLodge, which is directly next door. Combined, these two estates offer a 1.5-acre sanctuary in the Historic District.
Our Collection: * Proximity: All cabins are within 1 mile of each other. * Small Groups: Ask about booking neighboring properties together. * Service: We offer personal concierge help to find your perfect fit.
Location & Sound Being adjacent to North Circle Drive offers unmatched convenience. Please note: * Daytime: You may hear typical village traffic noise during the day. * Posiible LIve Music Perk: Most guests love sitting in the hot tub listening to live folk music drifting over from Cafe Aroma. They strictly abide by mountain quiet hours, and all live music stops by 9 PM. Pro-Tip: Check the Cafe Aroma website for their live music calendar to see if anyone will be playing during your stay!
Nightly Minimums: Weekends typically require a 2-night minimum; holidays and events may require 3-4 nights. Every booking is reviewed before acceptance to ensure these requirements are met.
Professional Cleaning: Your comfort is our priority. All of our cabins are professionally cleaned by our longtime, trusted local cleaning company using high-grade disinfectants on all surfaces and linens.
TV & Tech: * WiFi: High-speed internet included. * Streaming: Roku TV provided; please use your own logins for Netflix/Hulu. * Cable: No traditional cable TV is provided.
House Rules: * No Parties: Riverside County quiet hours are 10pm–7am. * Monitoring: We use a non-recording decibel monitor to ensure neighborhood peace. * No Smoking: Strictly prohibited anywhere on the property.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
𝑵𝒐 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒐𝒓 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔. Only registered guests allow at any given time and no visitors without prior approval.
𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈. All cars must be parking within the driveway.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 71-212
Property is also known as
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Rustic Charming Hot Tub Walk to Everything A/c King Beds
About the neighborhood
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. Visit our Idyllwild travel guide
Is Idyllcottage: Located in Historic District with Spa, Fireplace, AC, Fenced-Patio, and Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay 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.?
As of 9 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults 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 22 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 859, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Idyllcottage: Located in Historic District with Spa, Fireplace, AC, Fenced-Patio, and Pet-Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Idyllcottage: Located in Historic District with Spa, Fireplace, AC, Fenced-Patio, and Pet-Friendly!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Idyllcottage: Located in Historic District with Spa, Fireplace, AC, Fenced-Patio, and Pet-Friendly! located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Jacinto Mountains, Mount San Jacinto State Park, and Idyllwild Nature Center. Idyllwild Park is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.
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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!
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.
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 early’ish evening hot tub!
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 - we’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.
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!
We stayed here with our pups for a long weekend. It’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 you’re right on a main street.
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.
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. It’s an easy walk to town and a perfect place to chill and relax after nearby hiking.
The cabin is exactly what we were looking for. It’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. It’s close enough to town to drive in within minutes but doesn’t feel like you are crowded. It is a clearly loved cabin and one I appreciate that we had the opportunity to experience.
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. We’ve wanted to rent this cabin for a while; it finally worked out and was worth the wait. We’ll definitely try to rent Idyllcottage again!
This cabin is the very best … cozy and perfect for a couple and a dog.. it has all the amenities you need and it’s clean…the house is a great location.
The owners were amazing and followed through with everything ..
Idyllcottage was the perfect cozy cabin that my family and I were looking for this winter! Besides warming up next to the charming gas fireplace, the space provided rustic charm and all the amenities (and more) that we needed! The kitchen was very well-stocked, beds were comfortable, and the natural lighting was fantastic. We also enjoyed playing in the freshly-fallen snow outside just as much as we enjoyed spending time in the cabin putting jigsaw puzzles and watching tv together. We can't wait to stay there again!
We had a wonderful stay at this cozy home- check in was a breeze and communication with owners excellent! The beds were very comfortable and the home was so CLEAN. A lot of care and love has been put into this home - and it is felt! We hope to be back
We rented this cabin for Christmas holiday and had a blast! Highly recommended due to proximity to town, ammenities, and hospitality of the owners/operators. Thanks for a great experience!
We choose to stay here during our 3rd annual trip to Idyllwild. This location is across the street from a lovely restaurant and only a 15 minute walk to the center of town. Kelly & Erin (Kelly's daughter) were extremely communicative, sending us a text a few days before our visit and also the morning we checked out. Our pup came with us and loved being able to hangout with us on the deck while we enjoyed the hot tub. The fireplace is connected to the thermostat, so it automatically turns on according to the settings. Very fun feature. Overall, we had a wonderful visit and look forward to checking out this cabin again in the future.
This is a great place. I went with my husband, son and our dog. It was the first time we've traveled with our son (15 months) and dog so we were a little worried how they would do in an unfamiliar place. But to say they loved it would be an understatement! The cabin has everything you need and traveling as a new parent, we forgot a few things. Fortunately the cabin was stocked with the essentials (Ziploc bags, measuring cups, dog bowls) and also everyday items you may find you need unexpectedly (a screwdriver for a new toy we had to put together). Also, as we were packing up to leave I noticed that they had a Pack N Play/playpen in the closet. Seriously, they have EVERYTHING. I'm usually a little uncomfortable in vacation rentals but this place was so clean and comfy. We loved it. And the hot tub was the cherry on top. Highly recommended.