Serenity Cabin: a Lovely Getaway in the Forest
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
SERENITY..YOU WILL LOVE THIS CABIN IN THE WOODS!
ENJOY FOREST VIEWS IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE OR OUT ON THE BIG DECK.
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. Relaxation mode sets in almost immediately. Our forced-air heater keeps all the rooms warm and cozy on those chilly nights.
SERENITY has two large bedrooms (1 queen; 2 twin beds), plus a queen sofa bed and 1 Bath (with tub/shower). At nearly 1000 sq ft, it is roomy, yet cosy. There's a big deck with a BBQ, and a large back yard surrounded by HUGE, ancient pines, oaks, and cedar trees. A hammock swings between the trees.
Winter is really special, and we usually get lots of snow. The kids will enjoy sledding out back in the winter. Build a snowman or snow-woman!
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 Suicide Rock from 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.
SERENITY CABIN is near the Idyllwild Arts campus, with weekly 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. Activities at 1000 Trails in Pine Cove (~5 miles north of town), for a $10 day-use fee: swimming pool, kids' playground, horses for rent. Idyllwild town has fun festivals including a 4th of July parade, the Lemon Lily Festival and others.
Sorry, no smoking and no pets. SERENITY CABIN is not suitable for non-ambulatory guests.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN IDYLLWILD:
Memorial Weekend in May - Wildflower and Art Show, Idyllwild Nature Center.
Mid-July - Lemon Lily Festival, with music, art, fun.
3rd weekend in August - Jazz in the Pines
early Dec - Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, center of town.
Feb - Idyllwild Film Festival
Keywords: Cabin, cottage, casita
Property Type
- 1 story
- Cabin
- 950 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Tub, shower, plenty of hot water.
Kitchen & Dining
- Toaster
- Microwave
Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Iron & Board
- Towels Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- Stereo
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
Communications
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Sports & Activities
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Wildlife Viewing
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Laundromat
- Massage Therapist
- Shopping
- Medical Services
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Rock Climbing
- Hiking
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Mountain Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Antiquing
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas
- Churches
- Library
- Sight Seeing
- Playground
- Bird Watching
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Eco Tourism
- Horseshoes
- Sledding
- Recreation Center
- Mountaineering
Other Activities
Reviews
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Wonderful Get Away!
Wonderful Get Away!
- Guest Rebecca
- Date of stay 12/29/12
- Review Submitted 01/02/13
This cabin was truly a gem! We arrived to this warm, cozy cabin in the midst of snowfall over New Year's weekend. With two young children (3 & 1), it was the perfect place to relax & enjoy our time together. The kids loved playing in the winter wonderland in the back & sledding. The two bedrooms were a perfect set-up for a comfortable sleeping arrangement. The only thing I would suggest is to bring extra toilet paper & paper towels, as those items were somewhat limited. Overall, a GREAT experience! We'll definitely be back.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Really enjoyed our stay!
Guest comment entered by ownerReally enjoyed our stay!
- Guest Mark, San Diego
- Date of stay 12/26/12
- Review Submitted 01/02/13
We really enjoyed staying at your cabin (Dec. 26-29). I looked in your visitor logbook and was surprised to see that it had been five years since we were last there. It felt really special to be back, since yours is our favorite cabin and location to stay in Idyllwild. It was close enough for me to take a walk up to Humber park even though it had been snowing, which I really enjoyed. (My sons Matt and Peter prefered hunkering down indoors and playing on their computers, but hey at least they were without the internet for a few days.) Laure read books, sipped hot tea, and we put together one of your puzzles (the one with the flowers, which was harder than we thought it would be since many of the flowers/stems/etc. are out of focus in the picture). We also enjoyed the fireplace and watching movies. Plus we saw "The Hobbit" at the Rustic Theatre (I really love that place). All in all, a great getaway, very restful and just what I needed after a really challenging year for me.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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The best cabin ever!
The best cabin ever!
- Guest Shari
- Date of stay 06/08/12
- Review Submitted 06/12/12
Everywhere my eyes looked, I saw a little delightful treasure. The furniture was very comfortable and the cabin very clean. Close enough to town to get there when you need to, but far enough away to enjoy wonderful peace and quiet. Great reference book for how to enjoy Idyllwild. Beautiful views front and back. Precious critters in abundance, especially if you feed them nuts and seeds! The cabin is wonderful and we look forward to enjoying it again in the fall if possible. Thank you, owners, for sharing such a precious treasure. p.s. No stairs!!!! :oDRecommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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- Guest Denise and Dennis, Poway, CA and East Point, MI
- Date of stay 10/22/10
- Review Submitted 10/29/10
Came up for the weekend and absolutely loved our Serenity experience. The blue jays and squirrels kept us company. We enjoyed town, our quiet spiritual reading time, our walks, and our movies. Ya, no football this trip. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this precious getaway treasure.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Brian and Vila
- Date of stay 10/09/10
- Review Submitted 10/29/10
Serenity Cabin is a blessing. Thank you for sharing. It was our 5th time in this wonderful place. It was also our first wedding anniversary. What a place to spend the end of the best year of my Life!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Susan and Harry, Santee, CA
- Date of stay 08/27/10
- Review Submitted 10/29/10
Of the many places we've stayed in Idyllwild, this is the best. My husband and I love hiking and we love being so close to Humber Park and the trails. Thanks for sharing your cabin.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Heidi, Augusta, Maine
- Date of stay 06/02/10
- Review Submitted 10/29/10
We came to So. Calif. to attend a Hemet wedding and chose Idyllwild as our "base." So glad we did! My 93 year old mother was with us and adored the cabin and the area.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Jeanne and Jim, Bonita, CA
- Date of stay 05/28/10
- Review Submitted 10/29/10
Nice to be back in the solitude of Idyllwild and a relaxing long weekend in such a cozy cabin. Even got to Idyllwild Park to see the pictographs and mortar holes.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Diane & Tom, La Habra, CA
- Date of stay 05/28/10
- Review Submitted 05/31/10
My husband and I rented the Serenity cabin for a 4 day weekend. The cabin was a single level 2 bedroom accomodation. My husband is legally blind and the layout of the cabin made it very easy for him to navigate. Beyond that, the cabin was very comfortably furnished with quaint decor and lots of attention to detail. Two large sculptures in the backyard added to the woodsy ambiance. The kitchen was well equipted. The Quiet Creek crew made sure it was exceptionally clean before our visit. Actually, this was our third cabin rental from Quiet Creek and all of our experiences with them have been very positive.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Keri C.
- Date of stay 03/07/10
- Review Submitted 03/07/10
Hi Kathy, I've been meaning to email you all week but got so busy back here in San Diego-wish we were still relaxing at Serenity Cabin! I wanted to send you a personal note as well. We had a wonderful time in Idyllwild. You cabin was perfect for us. After talking with Jim before we left SD, he recommended it as the best for our family and he was absolutely right. Our kids are 3 and 5 and had been hoping for snow all week before we left and were delighted with the beautiful snow storm we had. They played and played for hours. I couldn't get them inside all day and it was so hard to leave on Sunday. We used the sleds and built snowmen in the back yard. This was their first time in a real snow storm and they are still talking about it. They made good use of the kids books in the cabin and our son was so excited you had the 3rd Harry Potter to watch-he's only seen the first 2 and has been begging us for the next one. My 3rd child(aka husband) had so much fun as well. He used to spend summers at the music camp and was thrilled to play in the snow-so much so he cracked the toboggan. Sorry! :( We bought a new one and left it in the back so the next guests could have as much fun as we did. Well, we definitely did appreciate Serenity Cabin. Everything we needed was there! Thank you again. I took lots of pictures of your cabin in the snow and the surrounding area if you want any of them for advertising, etc. I will send you a link if you want them. I had to send you just one of a couple happy faces in front of your cabin. Thank you again-we hope to be back soon!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$135 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
The $135 rate is for 2 people; for each additional person add $15 per night.
Big discounts for weekly or monthly stays.
Extra fees may apply for holidays and festivals..
Our beds are not equipped for children in diapers.
Please bring your own crib or other bed for very young children. Our cabin is also not equipped for handicapped persons. No smoking and no pets. Renters must be over age 21.
Pay through our managers at Quiet Creek Vacations.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to ask for SERENITY CABIN and tell them you saw it on our VRBO website. 1-800-450-6110.
You may also book online at www.quietcreekvacation.com
Visa, MC and other CC cards and checks accepted.
A deposit may be due at the time of booking.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
$60 one-time cleaning fee.
10% Riverside County hotel tax.
The $135 rate is for 2 people; for each additional person add $15 per night.
Big discounts for weekly or monthly stays.
Extra fees may apply for holidays and festivals.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: Ontario, CA at 70 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: 243 at 1 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Many choices at 0.5 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Big Bear area (downhill) at 83 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Hemet, CA at 23 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Many choices at 0.5 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2001
About the owner: 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.
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 fills us with joy and wonder. The stars at night are amazing.
Plus, the scent of the pines and cedars smells so good!
Contact us
- Primary: (760) 944-0665 (California, USA)
- Secondary: (760) 815-7482
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - Upcoming Jazz festival in Idyllwild
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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Springtime at Serenity Cabin in Idyllwild.
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A winter wonderland at SERENITY CABIN in Fern Valley, Idyllwild, CA
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Molly the wood-carved bear in the back yard snow.
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SERENITY CABIN living room with big wood-burning fireplace
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SERENITY CABIN: View from the back deck into the large, forested yard.
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SERENITY CABIN: It's 1961, with vintage appliances, counter-tops & a pink sink!
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SERENITY CABIN master bedroom with queen bed, easy chair and antique dressers.
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2nd bedroom at SERENITY CABIN. Kids love this room!
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Views of Lily Rock from the front porch of Serenity Cabin.
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You never know what new bird you might see at SERENITY CABIN (R-S flicker)
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Northern flicker; photo taken out the window at breakfast one morning.
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Reflections at Lake Fulmore, about 9 miles north of Idyllwild on highway 243.
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Serenity Cabin in the woods.
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Heavy snowfall at Serenity Cabin.
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Grandkids. Sled right out in the backyard! Sleds available at SERENITY CABIN.
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SERENITY CABIN: Queen sofa bed in living room, view of deck.
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SERENITY CABIN in Autumn: whimsical "Molly the Bear" seen from the deck
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Dining table will seat up to 6
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SERENITY CABIN: Antique dresser and easy chair in the master bedroom
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2nd bedroom.
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Grey squirrels love the yard and trees at SERENITY CABIN
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See white-breasted nuthatches like this one. Also mountain chickadees and others
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Grey squirrels love our Serenity Cabin! Bring unsalted peanuts or sunflower seed
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View of Suicide Rock from the back deck.
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