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1/2 acre fenced•Dog&Kiddo Paradise•3rd Bdrm Option•Fire Pit•Sky Deck•Town Close

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1/2 acre fenced•Dog&Kiddo Paradise•3rd Bdrm Option•Fire Pit•Sky Deck•Town Close

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Riverside Rental Permit RVC - 393

YES FENCED • 5 guests max. 1 bdrm/1 loft • 1 queen • 1 dble mattress in loft • additional detached bedroom with queen & camp toilet - only for you, not others. This room can be added for an additional fee. If needed please inquire with Melissa • 1 bth tub/shower • 1/2 acre yard fully fenced & gated porch. Industrial rustic 1950’s reno is filled with Melissa’s art, her hand crafted barn doors and extra artistic touches • 3 decks and 1 deck is eight feet high in the trees with hammock swings and a hammock underneath.

Emma and I are long time locals, are trained in interior design and high end hospitality, we have been hosting wonderful guests like you for years.

Each home has a different charm and experience. If one is booked for the dates you are interested in then try checking another.

ALL OF OUR HOMES:
• Our homes have been fully designed and renovated or partially renovated
• All are very loved and not a typical vacation rental (read the reviews!).
• Are always professionally deep cleaned after every stay
• Are all dog and child friendly (only the Palm Desert home is adults only, no pets)
• Have fast internet
• Have luxury lines and comfortable beds
• Have AC and Heat (with extra portable fans and portable heaters).
• Have wood burning fire places
• Have outdoor string lights
• Have propane grills
• Have Smart TV’s
• Have filtered water pitchers
• Have a selection of games and books
• Have a lock box for entry so no need to pick up keys or meet us in person (unless you prefer that)
• Are close to town center (Two are just 1 block away, others around 1.5 miles away)
• Are close to hiking/walking trails
• Have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and off street parking
• Have hammocks
• Are stocked with everything you need and more (a detailed list arrives seven days prior to arrival)
• Have a welcome gift and a personal welcome note upon arrival
• Have an on your honor bar and on your honor firewood use
• Have a journal to share your adventures and read up on others
• Are continuously upgraded and looked after to ensure a wonderful stay

THIS HOME HAS (in addition to the list above):
• NEW detached bedroom available for an additional fee.
• 1/2 acre fully fenced yard and a gated deck for doggo & kiddo play
• A starry night light projector
• Three decks and one is 8 feet high in the trees!
• Hammock swings
• Lots of extra artistic touches included two hand made barn doors.

DOG INFORMATION (if you are bringing any):
We don’t have a weight limit but trust that your dogs are well behaved and will be wonderful guests in our beautiful homes :-) $25 per dog flat fee per stay.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
• Fenced yard or enclosed deck (some properties) • 16 foot tether in the yards (if not fenced) • dog bowls • dog treats • dog waste bags • pet wipes (to wipe down pups after outside walks/play - DO NOT FLUSH) .
• PET FEES: $25 flat fee per dog per stay. That goes to our cleaning crew for the extra time cleaning. Instructions to pay are on the check out sheet at the house.

Property manager

Melissa Wilson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Idyllwild in a drought. No smoking, thanks.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please read the pet rules and follow.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Art throughout, please no touching.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 RVC-0393

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake Hemet - 12 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 57 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1/2 acre fenced•Dog&Kiddo Paradise•3rd Bdrm Option•Fire Pit•Sky Deck•Town Close pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at 1/2 acre fenced•Dog&Kiddo Paradise•3rd Bdrm Option•Fire Pit•Sky Deck•Town Close?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1/2 acre fenced•Dog&Kiddo Paradise•3rd Bdrm Option•Fire Pit•Sky Deck•Town Close?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1/2 acre fenced•Dog&Kiddo Paradise•3rd Bdrm Option•Fire Pit•Sky Deck•Town Close located?

This family-friendly Idyllwild vacation home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild Park, and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Nature Center is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

1/2 acre fenced•Dog&Kiddo Paradise•3rd Bdrm Option•Fire Pit•Sky Deck•Town Close Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 199 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenese R.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

alisa d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable yard
Especially enjoyed the fully fenced backyard with room for our dog to run around.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
This our 2nd time staying here. Been visiting Idyllwild for many years. Nice quiet deck, large yard that our dogs love. Everything you need in the cabin if you like to cook like myself. And the bbq on the deck that we used nightly. We will be long term visitors, thank you so much Melissa for all you do. See you again soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Francis, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our service golden doodles loved the freedom massive backyard with grey squirrels. Dog heaven
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just GO there!!!
I didn’t even know where Idyllwild was. I took a leap of faith on a sabbatical, trying to escape the hot Texas weather and ended up here at Melissa‘s house. The road leading to the home is one of the most gorgeous I have ever driven. The surroundings are absolutely incredible and majestic. You can physically see the elevation change with the foliage and it is spectacular. I traveled with my two dogs and of importance to me was having a safe, large, secure yard, and this place was absolutely perfection for that. The house is as it is listed, but honestly, was better than I expected. Melissa has thought of every single thing you will need from top to bottom left to right. You will be in want of nothing. She is incredibly gracious, and very communicative and helpful. I felt so peaceful at this place. The nights were silent, the trees were magnificent, my dogs loved the house, I felt so at home. The town was incredibly sweet with lots to do. Lots of shopping, a movie, theater, grocery stores, gas stations, and incredibly nice people. I want to trade my Vrbo with hers in the future! Hoping she’ll take me up on it! Oh, if there’s any reason at all, you are questioning this house, or this place, don’t do it. Just go!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house, big back yard
Very clean small house with a very big fenced-in backyard for the dogs. Had a great couple of days just getting away from the hustle and bustle. Thank you Melissa and Emma for sharing your fantastic little house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin!
Everything was great. Good location and well maintained. AC was a little weak but kept it cool enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect
We stayed for two weeks, and everything was perfect. Big fenced in backyard for our two dogs and air conditioning for the couple of afternoons that it was warm. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this home for a stay in Idyllwild!
The communication with the Manager, Melissa, was awesome. Very friendly and responsive. Really appreciate that. And the details . . . everything we needed to know and more about the home, checking in, checking out, etc. was stated in emails and in a binder in the home that made staying here so easy. The home itself was perfect for us and our dog. Very cozy and with so many homey touches that truly made it feel like we were at home. There were lots thoughtful touches included and it was fully stocked with everything we could possibly need. Our dog loved the huge yard to roam around and it was just a mile from the center of the village, enabling us to walk or drive in minutes. Thank you for making our stay in Idyllwild fun and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheri m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The Little Cabin was adorable. My husband and our puppy stayed at the cabin. The cabin was a perfect size and well stocked if you needed anything. The property was perfect. The patio had a little firepit that made the evenings cozy. Our host Melissa was AMAZING. I higly recommend this property. We will be back and be staying at another property Melissa manages.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing beautiful quiet stay
Little cabin was beautiful! My 3 dogs enjoyed the back yard and loved laying in the sun on the big front deck! We had perfect weather so we were able to eat our meals outside on the front deck! Had lots of squirrel & steller jay visitors. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Nice small home, lots of supplies and fully stocked kitchen. Convenient to town, 5 mins to anywhere. To be honest, we were not brave enough to use the loft since we both get up several times in the night, and the outside/extra room would also not have worked for the same reason-no bathroom-so whoever stayed out there would have to come through the master bedroom or go through the process of unlocking the front door just to get to the bathroom. But we were ok all together on the queen bed. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break vaca
Great place. Great communication as I can be annoying with lots of questions but they were very accommodating. Only concern was I didn’t consider the stairs was difficult even though it was just one small set. Would love to return but may need a ramp or assistance lifting multiple bags but we had a lovely stay. It was a great location -a lil walk to town and cute place. We enjoyed the yard the most with sledding n space to run around, even the Easter bunny stopped by for a bit with just toys no snacks. Even though there was snow it was still warm enough to hang out outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool little house with huge yard
Me and my wife and three dogs really enjoyed this property. The interior design was very unique and comfortable. Dogs loved the big yard. As we are not spring chickens, the ladder to the loft was a little challenging but we made it work. All in all, we would stay here again if we were to come to Idyllwild on another getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This wonderful home came with everything we needed. The huge backyard was perfect for our dogs. Very easy to get into town, and the views were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful accommodations
I could not have asked for a better place to stay with my dog. Easy check in process. Beautiful property. Quiet. I was able to not only have my dog off leash on the front porch and back yard, but was also able to walk around the neighborhood with him. Easy to get into Idyllwild as well. Easy to communicate with the hosts! Everything was well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inger J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little House Big Fun
This is our 3rd time staying at Little House… We love it there. The location is perfect for taking our dog Rudi for walks in the neighborhood. The house is cozy and comfortable with a wonderful back yard. Close to town center if you want to go out to eat or check out the cute shops… Melissa & Emma are wonderful and accommodating- it’s 4 paw approved by Rudi and 5 star approved by his people! Come stay at Little House!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiaan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
fun times
we loved our stay at little house big yard!!! it had all the amenities and the host was super helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas
Very comfortable. Great deck and backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin getaway
Had a beautiful getaway here with my mom and her dog. Place is small and cozy and was perfect for what we needed. Backyard is large and front porch is great too. Well thought out for dogs and thoughtful kitchenware etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS M., Los Angeles, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene Cabin w/Super Dog Backyard
Rented another place from Melissa previously, a definite plus, the location is excellent especially if you want a very quiet, peaceful and relaxing visit to Idyllwild. You don't have to worry about traffic walking your dog anytime of the day in that part of town. Our 20 month old puppy just loved zooming around in the backyard and we could put her out there without a worry. The WiFi worked just fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
It was very comfortable and the dog loved it! So did the humans, of course.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenniffer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The cabin was perfect for a quick getaway with the dogs. Loved the gated deck with bbq and fire pit. Pups had a blast exploring the huge yard. Nice quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Peaceful
We we booked this home for a last minute anniversary getaway with our little dog. It was perfect! It is a lovely property, feels very removed and private but is so close to town. The home is beautiful and comfortable. We spent a lot to time out on the deck and in the very spacious back yard. Our little dog had the best time running around in the fully fenced yard. Overall just a wonderful peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Paws from the fur babies and their humans!
love the place, great space for outdoor pups, has everything you need. Melissa was awesome, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023