SERENITY CABIN in Autumn: whimsical "Molly the Bear" seen from the deck
Location: Idyllwild, Inland Empire, California, USA (2 hr drive from San Diego or LA. 1 hr to Palm Springs.) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 1-6)
SERENITY..YOU WILL LOVE THIS CABIN IN THE WOODS!
SERENITY CABIN is just a 2 hour drive from San Diego, Orange County or Los Angeles, and less than an hour drive to Palm Springs. Located in Idyllwild, next to the San Bernardino National Forest, and at over 6000 foot elevation, SERENITY CABIN is in a quiet setting just half a mile to wilderness hiking and challenging rock climbing trails, and about a mile to Idyllwild town center.
SERENITY CABIN has welcomed guests back year after year. Warm and cozy enough for 1 or 2, yet roomy enough for up to 6 people, SERENITY is a tastefully decorated vintage 1961 cabin. Enjoy our knotty pine interior and huge wood-burning fireplace. You will arrive for your vacation with everything ready for you, including fresh linens and towels and a fully stocked kitchen. Relax, and leave the cleaning to us.
SERENITY has two large bedrooms (1 queen; 2 twin beds), 1 Bath (with tub/shower), a big deck with BBQ, a large back yard surrounded by HUGE, ancient pines, oaks, and cedar trees. A hammock swings between the trees. The kids will enjoy sledding out back in the winter. Feed the birds and squirrels. Listen to the coyotes and owls at night, and see more stars than you ever have before. Gorgeous and relaxing!
The views from SERENITY CABIN will remind you of Yosemite National Park. Enjoy Lily Rock and Suicide Rock from the front of the cabin and the huge back deck. Whimsical tree carvings of a bear and raccoons are out back. The big deck is great for just sitting and birdwatching (over 30 species seen over one weekend!).
SERENITY is cosy and warm in the winter, with cool breezes in the summer. See gorgeous autumn colors, or take photos of the springtime wildflowers. A very clean, comfy cabin for a romantic get-away, holiday or family gathering.
Sorry, no smoking and no pets. SERENITY CABIN is not suitable for non-ambulatory guests.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided: Serenity Cabin will be ready with clean, fresh linens for our guests to enjoy their vacation the minute they arrive and up to their departure.
- Off Street Parking: Driveway accomodates up to 3 cars. Fern Valley Rd. is quickly plowed after a snowstorm.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace: Huge brick wood-burning fireplace. Firewood not provided. A log bundle and fire starter available for extra cost.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Located in the large master bedroom. The beautiful walnut wood dresser, mirror and chest of drawers are antiques, from 1910. 2 bedside tables with plenty of lighting, and an easy chair for quiet reading.
- Twin/Single Bed: 2 twin beds in the 2nd bedroom.
- Convertible Bed: Queen sized sofa bed is located in the living room.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library: Plenty of DVD's and videos, suitable for the whole family.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: CDs available.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All utensils, pots, baking pans, etc. provided. A blender, and even a popcorn popper. You will love our vintage yellow counter tops and pink sink!
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Fully stocked.
- Refrigerator: Appliances are a deep brown color, vintage, from 1961.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane grill on deck.
- Deck/Patio: Large deck with forever views of Lily Rock and Suicide Rock. Picnic table and benches seat up to 8. Deck is gated and safe for toddlers. Umbrella, comfy chaise lounge chair and 2 other teak chairs and side tables available on the deck.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Extensive views of the forest and huge mountains. The famous climbing mountains Taquitz Peak (Lily Rock) and Suicide Peak are seen from the back deck. Use your binoculars and watch the climbers ascend! Watch the antics of the birds and squirrels from the deck..(Hint: they love sunflower seeds!)
- Communications
- Telephone: Long-distance calls allowed, but only within California. Bring a phone card for longer-distance calls. Cell phones are iffy in this location, but OK in town a mile or so away.
- Free Long Distance: Only within California.
- Other Amenities
- Fabulous views of Lily Rock and Suicide Rock. Easily accessible in winter snows. Great sledding out in the back yard. Sleds provided in winter. Close to hiking and rock-climbing trails.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: We love animals, especially dogs! However, due to damage problems with previous guest's pets, we can no longer accept any pets..sorry.
- Kid Friendly: Kids LOVE our cabin! Lots of games, books, videos and fun stuff for kids. They especially love the big back yard for playing and sledding.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 21 years and up. This is our family cabin, and we do not rent to any type of party groups. Guest screening is done with all inquiries.
- Smoking Not Allowed: This is a National Forest area, highly susceptible to wildfires, so no smoking is allowed.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Mountain Biking
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Near Idyllwild Arts campus, with concerts, plays, lectures and art. Great restaurants, shops, galleries, live music and a movie theatre in town. Hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing all within a short distance. Two nearby lakes for fishing. Horseback riding available at the nearby Little Yellow Ranch. Fantastic birdwatching, right from the deck. 1/2 mile to Humber Park trailheads for hiking and climbing. Less than 1 mile to Idyllwild town.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nightly rates are from $135, for double occupancy.
Midweek, Weekly And Monthly Discounts.
Sorry, no smoking or pets.
Rates will be quoted for holidays and Idyllwild festivals.
Two-night minimum.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Serenity Cabin: Cozy and Warm in the Beautiful Forest
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Idyllwild
We love the mountains and the trees. SERENITY CABIN is close to hiking trails, shops, good restaurants and even a movie theatre. Kathy especially enjoys birding from the deck and trails (over 30 species seen in just one weekend off the back deck!). The wildlife here is amazing - coyotes, racoons, bobcats, deer, quail, white-headed woodpeckers...just to name a few, seen right from the cabin. Plus, this location fills us with positive energy.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
Peace, serenity and great bird watching!
We love the Jazz Festival at Idyllwild Arts in August, and the Art and Wine Tasting Walk in town in October. Family BBQ's out on deck are always a treat.
The views from our SERENITY CABIN remind us of Yosemite Valley, and fill us with joy and wonder. The stars at night are amazing.
A seasonal creek, from winter until June or July. You can hear the creek from our back deck at Serenity Cabin. Just a short walk to view the creek. Great bird-watching.
Start of the San Bernardino Wilderness Area: Ernie Maxwell Nature Trail (1.5 miles, easy), hikes to Taquitz Rock and Suicide Rock for climbing, longer strenuous hikes to the top of Mount San Jacinto.
Owner's Map of Idyllwild
HI! We are Fred and Kathy, the owners of SERENITY CABIN in Idyllwild, CA. We went to Idyllwild often for short get-aways, often combined with a trip to Palm Springs. Finally, just after 9-11-01, an elderly lady stopped by the Idyllwild real estate office with her keys, and we took a look at her cabin that very day and made her an offer. It was like stepping back into a 1950s and 1960s cabin, with warm, pristine woodwork, and we loved it! Since then, we have enjoyed SERENITY CABIN over its many seasons, and never get tired of the views and wildlife.
Property Photos
- SERENITY CABIN in Autumn: whimsical "Molly the Bear" seen from the deck - Inland Empire, California Vacation Cabin Rental
- SERENITY CABIN: A lovely mountain-style vacation home in the forest. - Inland Empire, California Vacation Cabin Rental
- SERENITY CABIN living room with big wood-burning fireplace - Inland Empire, California Vacation Cabin Rental
- SERENITY CABIN: Queen sofa bed in living room, view of deck.
- SERENITY CABIN: View from the back deck into the large, forested yard.
- SERENITY CABIN master bedroom with queen bed, easy chair and antique dressers.
- SERENITY CABIN: Antique dresser and easy chair in the master bedroom
- A winter wonderland at SERENITY CABIN in Fern Valley, Idyllwild, CA
- Sled right out in the backyard! Sleds available at SERENITY CABIN.
- SERENITY CABIN: It's 1961, with vintage appliances, counter-tops & a pink sink!
- 2nd bedroom at SERENITY CABIN. Kids love this room!
- Grey squirrels love the yard and trees at SERENITY CABIN
- You never know what new bird you might see at SERENITY CABIN (R-S flicker)
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We loved your decor. The little one loved the carved bear and racoons outside, and all the fun squirrels. A very cozy cabin, with everything we needed. We will come back to enjoy another season.
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We had a great 5 day stay at your cabin with all my children. It was a good getaway for me after working the whole year. We'll come back again in the winter.
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We spent 2 lovely nights here. The cabin is great and very well appointed! We enjoyed the serenity. Thanks for sharing.
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What a wonderful place! This was our first visit to Idyllwild and we have fallen in love. We were so fortunate to be able to enjoy your cabin, it is so restful. I loved the early mornings on deck with the clear blue skies, pines, birds and my favorite fluffy-tailed friends. What a joy! We hope to be back again soon.
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Happy Valentines to you. It was a wonderful weekend for us - lots of snow, time to relax and enjoy Idyllwild. This was the 4th time we have stayed at your cabin, Serenity. It truly is that for us. Now, we are engaged! But..before our wedding we will be back here, surrounded by the positive energy we get from this place.
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We had our best family vacation EVER. Your cabin was so lovely that the kids couldn't wait to finish sledding, just to spend time inside its warm walls. The conditions were perfect - it snowed the day before we got here, and we found the greatest, longest sledding path right in our backyard. This was the first time our kids have seen snow. Thank you for letting us use your cabin to create a wonderful, memorable family vacation.
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Drove up in a rain and hail downpour! We ran inside to the warm and cosy welcome of your cabin. Thank you for sharing this treasure. We attended the Town Hall pig roast (yummy) and meandered through the village. We hiked and enjoyed lunch and views of Lily Rock on the deck. Great visit - we will be back.
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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the lovely, cozy Serenity Cabin -- definitely earned its title. We especially appreciated all the homey touches you've added and the well-equipped kitchen. The bear and racoon carvings off the back deck are so delightful!
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This is our second visit to your "Serenity." Brian and I couldn't choose a better place to be after our intense 4 days training in Palm Springs. Thanks again and we will be back soon.
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Such Serenity! This was the perfect getaway for us. Frantastic weather. Amazing blue skies and stars at night. We hiked Deer Springs Trail to Suicide Rock and then just rested and relaxed. Lots of time out on deck. You had so much information to help us explore the Idyllwild area. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Gastronome. Thanks so much for sharing this place. It was so special.