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The charming Idyllwild Pine Cone Cabin!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

The charming Idyllwild Pine Cone Cabin!

Nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains, Idlyllwild is a beautiful and peaceful arts community with charm, boutiques, art galleries, great restaurants, and local hiking and it's only 2 hours from San Diego, Orange County or Los Angeles.
The Pine Cone Cabin is a truly elegant rustic experience. With Aspen log furniture, 1 wood burning fireplace is in the dining room and an additional electric fireplace in the 2nd bedroom with a sitting area. Off of the Master bedroom is a large wood deck to enjoy a romantic evening under the stars or just to view the hillside of pine trees.
The side yard has a Propane tank BBQ that includes a fun area to dine.
If your coming up to the mountains to enjoy a few days of relaxation or to enjoy recreational activities, you will find that my cabin is located on the private side of Idyllwild (neighbors are a distance) yet the cabin is only 1/3 mile from the main street of town
Keywords: Cabin, Idyllwild, relaxation

Property manager

Susan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Idyllwild, CA

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 61 min drive - 77.1 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 52 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The charming Idyllwild Pine Cone Cabin! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The charming Idyllwild Pine Cone Cabin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The charming Idyllwild Pine Cone Cabin!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The charming Idyllwild Pine Cone Cabin! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from San Jacinto Mountains and Idyllwild Nature Center. Mount San Jacinto State Park and Idyllwild Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The charming Idyllwild Pine Cone Cabin! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 114 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Stephan H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
STAY AWAY! THIS PLACE IS A RIPOFF!!
Made a reservation for Valentine's weekend. Contacted host to get access. Host doesn't respond. And they never use email because then you'll have something to document their communication. We get a voicemail from a blocked number saying that the cabin is being worked on and should've been blocked off. Susan (host) said that she would cancel the reservation at her end and that I should do so at my end as well. I set about making other plans to salvage the weekend and do something else. She never canceled anything. She won't return my calls. VRBO charged me anyway, and won't refund it because the host never canceled it. They have tried to contact her multiple times and she never answers. I should've read the reviews on this place. It seems like a scam. The host leaves the place dirty and doesn't respond when contacted. Tons of negative reviews and VRBO does nothing. It's like they are fine with their customers getting screwed as long as the money comes in. I have made numerous calls to VRBO. They have been no help. I will dispute the charge with my credit card company and never use VRBO again. This host is only able to steal money from guests because VRBO LETS THEM!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I never got in no one could get a hold of the host. I need a refund
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book this cabin. The host is unresponsive and does not take care of the property. Almost none of the amenities listed in the ad existed. We arrived on a winter night and the heater would not work. The beds were not made. We had to put new sheets on ourselves. We had to take out all of the garbage. There was a pile of old damp towels in the bathroom which is odd because we were told to bring our own towels. After running small space heaters and building a fire the place became tolerable. I tried all the numbers listed for the host. The voice mail boxes were full and she did not answer or respond to text until our stay was conveniently over. I sent her pictures and descriptions of what was going on. I walked to the gas tank the next day to see why the central heat was not working and the main line had been disconnected with a yellow tag stating the bill had not been paid in some time. This note was left in July 2022 we stayed in December 2022. So basically the host rented us a cabin with no gas or heat. The internet was disconnected, the Netflix was expired and the jets in the bathtub didn’t stay on. This was a getaway for me and my wife that became terrible. I have been trying to get some kind of refund from the host but she is evasive and very hard to reach. We are considering small claims court. Advertising services, taking money and not providing them is fraud. To date she has done nothing. Verbo is useless and we want some sort of refund.

4/10 Poor

Ana Carolina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to see the bedsheets and pillows were used, the house was dusty, Wi-Fi does not work and owner never replied to any of our messages

2/10 Terrible

Sophiah Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness
False Advertising!!! DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Due to the heavy traffic from San Diego on 7/2/2022, I arrived at the property around 9:30 P.M. and freaked out when we saw the horrible hygienic conditions of the place. 7-8 empty Stella beer bottles, 3-4 Kombucha empty bottles, unwashed1 wine glass, 3 mugs, 2 shot glasses, 2 bowls (Yellow & White), and 1 spoon was on the sink, VONS market bag was on the floor, dirty bed covers on the living room floor in front of the TV, used bed sheets were not replaced, found 2 used towels underneath of the pillows (1st-floor bedroom), filled trash can & 2 used towels in the bathroom, 1 yellow towel hanging on the shower booth frame, the dining table was very dirty and found full of dust when I wiped it with a wet paper towel, full of dog hairs on the blanket (2nd-floor bed), cockroaches, and insects including bed bugs crawling all over the place, etc... There are so many additional things are available to describe of this home. The air conditioner is not available and there's only 1 full bathroom. Very different from what the host posted on this website. The host admitted the property was not cleaned and prepared for our visit and reported the claim to VRBO for a full refund. Originally booked from 7/2-7/4, but due to the health issue of our family members having severe skin irritation that occurred since the night we arrived, we checked out from the property on 7/3/2022 to survive. Currently waiting for a doctor's appointment. They massed up the 1st family trip I specially requested on an extra hygienic environment for my dad who had heart surgery not too long ago directly to the host. Please DM me if anyone needs additional info.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Christine L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Avoid at all cost
The original description of 2 bathroom was incorrect since there was only one bathroom. The host was there to greet us and one of her dog bit one of our party while checking in with the host twice. The upstairs bedroom was infested with mouse droppings (window sills, carpet and even found one on the bed, top of the fridge and some on the dining room table). No parking....car port was full of stuff and had to park close to the street which was dark and narrow. Be careful of the stairway!! When we saw all the mouse dropping we wanted to leave but unfortunately it was a long weekend and every thing was booked. The fridge was half full of food that we have no idea of its freshness and where it came from. I must add that the place is cute but not for 4 adults and it needs a lot of cleaning. If we can give a 0 for cleanliness we would have.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming cabin with several comfortable and artistically rendered resting , sleeping and lounging spaces. I just loved this place for the open tree lined patio and feeling of a peaceful, relaxing getaway! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chris R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Do not stay here, not recommended
First off let’s start by saying description on ad is falsely advertised, property only has 1 restroom that is in master bedroom, so your guest will have to go through master bedroom to get to the restroom. Absolutely no privacy, if you are showering or bathing because shower and bath are separate there’s absolutely no privacy no doors the entrance to the bathroom from the master bedroom only has shutters no actual door which is inconvenient if you’re there with friends or another a couple. Upon arriving and entering cabin it was freezing probably be low 45
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
RUSTIC IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT!!!
We should have read the reviews before booking...plenty of red flags. First of all, the furnace never worked for the 2 nights we were booked there...and this is in FEB!! We contacted the owner and their only response was, "well it worked on Thursday..and turn off the furnace to avoid getting charged extra"....WOW. Then she offered to make it up by giving us a free night at no charge...again, without a working furnace. Never an offer to have it fixed. The only way to keep warm in each room were portable heaters. However, 1 of the 3 in the cabin did not work. Of the 2 built-in heaters on timers in the bathroom, only 1 of the 2 worked. Several of the electrical outlets did not work and had to try others to plug heaters, phone chargers, IPADs, etc. into. The overall quaintness of the cabin was fine for me because I have stayed in some very "rustic" places over the years, but this place is DARK, DANK, and not a place to stay during the winter with intermittent heat. The carpeting was old and "rustic" enough that my wife refused to take off her shoes/socks until climbing into bed. We found several places in the cabin with spider webs. Even when taking a shower, she only had the "hot" water on and it was barely warm. That makes for a COLD exit from the shower. It is entirely our fault for not thoroughly reading the REVIEWS before booking, However, I expect a clean, serviceable, and comfortable accommodations when I book through HOTELS.COM and VRBO, and THIS IS NOT.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabethe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute quaint cabin with charm.
Loved the quaint cabin, full of charm. Had some small issues but nothing that interfered with our holiday weekend. Would recommend this cabin for a small family or couple for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Neil S., Rolling Hills Estates

Liked: Cleanliness
a nice get-away
Fun and comfortable property in a beautiful setting. We had a couple of maintenance issues, but nothing that interfered with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
We loved this Idyllwild cabin in the trees. It was great to have coffee on the back deck in the sun while watching gray squirrels, woodpeckers, blue birds etc go from tree to tree. This cabin has everything you need in it, the owner really has thought of everything and even leaves some extra food/touches to make the stay even more pleasant. The cabin is also close to town, we walked to it, so that was a bonus. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend
The home was a wonderful way to spend a weekend in Idyllwild, and I especially liked the back deck—the night sky was amazing. Susan provided more food, condiments and spices than I’ve ever seen in a vacation rental, so that was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Carol S., Indianapolis Indiana USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
This property should not be listed
The property was not ready for inhabitation by 4 o’clock check in for the week we reserved. We were unable to stay at this property at all. Ultimately, through Vrbo we got our money back. If you are dissatisfied with a property for legitimate reasons you must contact Vrbo to explain the situation! Right now I would stay with one of the hotels in Idlewild. They don’t require payment before hand and we stayed at the Silver Pines Hotel and it was wonderful. We were very lucky they had a vacancy for the night and were able to accommodate us for our whole week we planned to be in Idyllwild.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Anna W., San Diego, CA USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nightmare
We actually did not stay. We arrived and the owner was passed out in the front living room. End all be all we had to call the police and we are still trying to fight to get our money back because we did not stay there for the weekend. I do not recommend this rental. And I suggest if you’re considering it, you run away very fast. The owner has domestic issues and this is not her first rodeo having the police called to her house. We had to go into town and rent a second place. I’m upset with VRBO because they opened a trouble ticket but it’s up to the owner to accept the full refund. And the owner was the problem. We are now pursuing through AMEX. Do not rent this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caleb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picturesque and convinient location
Charming cabin just a few minutes drive from town. Nice and quiet spot where you feel relatively secluded from any neighbors. It was hot outside when we were there; the portable AC kept the downstairs area comfortable during the day and the upstairs was cool enough to sleep comfortably at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cute place!
Susan was a wonderful host. She answered all our questions and took care to see we were comfortable. We actually came away rested and would go back to this lovely home again. Soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paris W.

Unique experience
This Vrbo is unique and extremely cozy. I also really like how close knit and interactive the lay out is, when I was in the living room I was still able to feel connected to m friends on the balcony because of the windows. Overall, this was a wonderful stay and I am grateful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Theresa D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
BEWARE!!! DON’T GET RIPPED OFF!!!
Horrible experience! Upon arrival (4:30pm) the lock box was open with no key, called Susan Clifton, she said that she was trying to locate a cleaning crew and to use ladder to pull up to back deck to enter through broken French door that doesn’t close right or lock. That was very dangerous to say the least. The place is a disgusting, filthy disaster. We called her back immediately and told her that we were leaving and that we expected compete refund, she didn’t respond. After many attempts to contact her, leaving multiple messages, there has been no response. We took pictures of the dump, hope they help with our claim with VRBO and our credit card company. What a nightmare!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blu W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Great cabin very private. The wood work was so beautiful in this cabin and the upstairs bedroom is great. Will come back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anais M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing first time
This cabin was very spacious, clean, and the outside balcony is beautiful. The kitchen had everything we needed for a great Mother’s Day weekend. Just 1 tinsy tiny complaint, there were flies that just wouldn’t stop appearing even after getting rid of the first round of flies.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve N., Altadena, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Cabin in the Sky
A classic mountain cabin. Everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Close enough to the town of Idyllwild to be convenient. Far enough away to feel alone in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place in great location
Really close to trails. Comfy cabin with privacy. Short walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caleb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cabin in a fantastic location
Quaint, well-cared-for cabin with lots of room. Relatively isolated from neighbors, there's a big deck in the back and a well-shaded little yard to the side for relaxing outside. It's just a few minutes walk to a trail that leads to the nearby nature center, and about a twenty minute walk to town. Owner was friendly and helpful, and the arrival/departure process was free of hassles. This will definitely be our first choice for a place to stay when we have a chance to get back to Idylwild.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Margerie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
PLEASE READ
Me and my family had the worst experience. Please don’t be deceived how this cabin looks in pictures. It does look like its a nice and cozy cabin and potentially could be a good one BUT the most unimaginable happened to us. The house was dirty and disgusting!!! Cobwebs everywhere, expired condiments in the cupboard (2004) and refrigerator, our bedsheet/blanket had a big hole, a glass of old milk in the bathroom, old sock on the floor, old used cooking oil in a jar in the cupboard, gross oven with hard grease on it and a thumb tack on the carpet that my 8yo almost stepped on! The host argued witb me as if I am making this all up and accused me of snoopin around finding fault! Denied every single thing without any accountability. While I have ALL the photos as evidence!! She Sent her housekeeper and when confronted all she said was “I don’t know about that”. Me and my family had to endure this filth for 3 days since the host wont refund our money when i had said we just want to leave because we dont feel safe and comfortable. The worst part of this is the Host’ attitude. When I said luckily my daughter didn’t step on the thumb tack and get hurt. Susan Clifton- the Host responded: “Well there is insurance for that. “ She should never be allowed to be in this business putting guest’s health and safety at risk! She is straight out a dishonest person and coldhearted.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021