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Secluded Cozy Cottage: Walk to Town, Private

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Idyllwild, California
  • San Jacinto Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Idyllwild Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Idyllwild Nature Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Secluded Cozy Cottage: Walk to Town, Private

The "Cozy Cottage" is a charming home nestled in the woods of Idyllwild, CA. This home has 2 bedrooms, a loft, and 1 bathroom with a washer and dryer. The loft, located above the living room, is great for extra storage during longer stays. Both bedrooms are furnished with queen-sized beds. This home is perfect for a romantic getaway or a peaceful family retreat. The spacious deck is perfect for entertaining and stargazing during the summertime. The property also offers a large area for children to run and play. In the winter, guests can enjoy building sled runs and snowmen. Guests are welcome to explore the property and create their own nature walks, or take a short walk to town.


Streaming services are available, but guests must log in using their accounts.
This vacation rental is NOT equipped with air-conditioning.

-Cancellations: Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive a full refund, with a $150.00 cancellation charge. Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive a 50% refund, plus a $150.00 cancellation charge.
No Cancellations Allowed for November, December, and January

- Pets: We do allow dogs, however, please note that there is a fee of $35 per dog per night. If you plan to bring more than one dog, you must obtain prior approval and additional fees may apply. When booking through selected third-party sites such as Airbnb, once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a payment request for the dog fee, which should be paid separately.

Check-in instructions: On your arrival day, the reserving guest will receive a text with check-in instructions between 3:30 and 4:00 PM. Please stop by our office to retrieve your key from the lockbox.

- Parking: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

- Outdoor lighting: Please note that outdoor lighting must comply with Riverside County regulations and must not blink, flash, or rotate. Guests will be held liable for any "light trespass" on surrounding properties.

- County permit number: 001346

- Rental agreement: Please review our rental agreement for our house rules. You will receive an emailed version to sign, but if you prefer other options, please inquire.

- Age restrictions: Due to the new County of Ordinance 927.2: We no longer accept reservations for anyone under 21 years of age.

- Seasonal wood delivery: If available, there is a $25 fee per bundle (approximately 20 pieces). Please provide at least 5 days' notice for a Friday arrival date or at least 3 days' notice for any other day of the week. Please note that there are no refunds for this service.

- Confirmation: Upon booking this property through Airbnb, New Spirit Vacation Homes will send you a direct email confirming your reservation. Attached to this confirmation will be a contract you need to review, sign, and send back within 24 hours.

- Incidentals: We reserve the right to request payment for any incidentals. This includes but is not limited to firewood, pet fees, special occasion requests, personal grocery drop-offs, pay-per-view movies or sporting events, and damaged property.

Guests booking this home under the age of 25 years of age will provide an additional security deposit of $250-$500 on the day of arrival, depending on the home

-Home Guarded with Noise Aware
NoiseAware never identifies specific guest sounds or records guests. Ever. FCC-certified privacy-safe NoiseAware measures decibel levels over time, giving you privacy-safe noise monitoring that puts guest experience first.

Contact us: If you have any questions, please contact and speak with our staff.

Property manager

Monica

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number RVC-0107, 71-222

About the area

Idyllwild

Located in Idyllwild, this cabin is in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Palm Springs Art Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Canyon and Palm Canyon. Idyllwild Nature Center and Camelot Park Family Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Idyllwild, California

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Hemet - 14 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 53 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Cozy Cottage: Walk to Town, Private pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Cozy Cottage: Walk to Town, Private?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Cozy Cottage: Walk to Town, Private?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Cozy Cottage: Walk to Town, Private located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild Park and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Nature Center is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 79 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cynthia m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Miriam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Dark and dreary

No cell phone reception when we arrived. Office was closed but suppose to be open. Office was hard to find. Had to ask neighbor real estate building for help. Then had to use the real estate network to call. Outside cabin property is extremely awkward for seniors and toddlers. It was not described in description. Not stable. Inside dark and dreary. Took a long time to figure out lighting. Shower door on far side was useless. Uncomfortable. Difficult to get the water warm. Too many pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay with my family and it was wonderful

This was my second time staying here with my family and it was perfect. The cabin was well equipped and we didn't need to bring anything besides our clothes! I was able to cook all meals in the kitchen. The location was perfect and close to town but far enough away from noise to make a peaceful experience. Will go there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DeAnn D.

Fall Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were looking for the color changes in the trees and we were pleasantly pleased. Walking distance from the coffee shop : ), nestled among the trees, clean and warm. Suggestion: need reading lamps in the living room.New Spirit staff extremely helpful. Thank you Gabby and Maintenance Man. Yes, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Elaine K.

Cozy Cabin.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Half of the road to the cabin was washed out just below the turn off from the main road which was impossible to see when arriving in the dark. The bed was comfortable. The shower nozzle was short but there was decent water pressure. There was no soap in the shower. Also no tissues anywhere we could find. Once the heater was turned on, the cabin was warm in the bedroom and bathroom. The firepllace doesn’t work. Vrbo gives you no advance notice that the rental management company for this cabin has a very unreasonable, one-sided, 9 page rental agreement that has to be signed after you’ve already committed and paid VRBO for use of the cabin. VRBO should make renters aware of this additional document prior to the commitment to rent, especially if you are committing after the cancellation date. Vrbo will not return your payment if you don’t want to sign the document with the rental management company (because of all the liability you’re signing up for). I called Vrbo about this. Customer service reps there were sympathetic but unwilling to return our payment. We signed the document to get the key. We were only there for a weekend wedding and didn’t spend much time there. We didn’t use the kitchen. Fortunately, nothing went wrong. Had we read this particular rental agreement before committing to Vrbo we would have stayed in a hotel. This rental management company controls a lot of properties in Idyllwild. The management employee who checked us in was very nice and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Britt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Unfortunately it was not walking distance to Iddylwild town as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely mountain retreat

Beautiful property and very clean and comfortable home. We loved the spacious second-floor great room with large windows looking out into the trees and mountains. Both bedrooms open onto the large front deck where we enjoyed morning coffee. The jacuzzi tub was wonderful after some long days and we were very pleased with the good quality cooking ware and well-stocked kitchen. Definitely hope to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, peaceful cottage.

Nice and comfortable place surrounded by huge pine trees. The decor was a throw back to the 70s, but I kind of liked that. Nicely equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

It was perfect looking forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Sean R.

Idyllwild cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was perfectly located near enough to town. There were lots of shops and restaurants in town. Great trails to go hiking! The cabin was nicely set up, especially the porch! Unfortunately the neighbors dog barked quite a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laurel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

Very comfortable. Roads a little tough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

little get-away

Cabin is quiet and cozy-secluded area surrounded by trees- cabin a bit run down-remote control issues, no batteries or low batteries- damp towels hanging in bathroom-damp sheets and towels in dryer- kitchen and bath very clean Check-in would have been better at 3:00 and honestly too far to walk to town where you would have to walk on the main road without a sidewalk, unsafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away from life

Wonderful experience. The outdoor deck is amongst the pine tress and we could hear the wind in the pines. Very romantic and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beauty and peace

Lovely area, Mountain View’s and tall trees… cozy comfortable cottage- homey! Great restaurant- Ferros with wonderful jazz! Tuesday nights! Many restaurants closed early March- trips to desert an hour or so away- beautiful drive down the mountain! Peaceful, serene and friendly people! All in all we enjoyed it and will return- Wi-Fi good as I worked a few days. Kathy and Gary
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

tom o.

getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: location is great for town visits. Older rental but well supplied. Isolated enough to feel like your in the woods.. Heater in the hallway was not turned on for our visit-- but we figured out how to activate.All in all a good place for a small family or couple retreat..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Clyde S.

Cozy Indeed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group had a really nice stay at Cozy Cottage. The check-in instructions were clear and simple. We stayed for a weekend and felt like it was very comfortable. There are a lot of entertainment options and we enjoyed having use of Roku.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Cozy cabin in the trees

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I really enjoyed our 3 night stay in this quiet comfy cabin with views of cedar trees out all the windows. The bed and couch were comfortable and we slept great every night. The kitchen was fully equipped with lots of small appliances as well which we appreciate as we cooked a few times. The stove, toilet and refrigerator seemed quite new. The cabin was clean when we arrived and the heat was on so it felt welcoming right away. The cabin reminded me of a place I used to stay in as a kid with my family. The property management company kept us well informed and we had an easy check in and out. We would definitely consider staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I really enjoyed staying at this quiet cabin with views of trees out all the windows. The kitchen is extremely well equipped which was great as we cooked all our meals in. The fireplace was warm and cozy. The cabin was very clean and all the appliances and toilet are new. Couch and bed were comfortable. We would stay here again. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

It was a cozy ambiance, just as we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Diane H., Newport Beach

Cozy Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the cozy cabin. Very clean, smelled great. There was plenty of everything you need and want! Yard is a big adventure spot for small kids. We loved it! I mean it’s old with a lot of original everything but that makes it charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Cozy Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice cabin but very difficult to get to with the heavy snowfall. The cabin was adequately stocked. The lot was beautiful but right next to another cabin.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Just exhausting

We were contacted about an hour before we were supposed to leave for our check-in that the original cabin was not ready for us. They put us in a different cabin that was not ready for occupancy. When we arrived at the cabin, it was 50° with only one heater in a downstairs bedroom and space heaters for everywhere else. When you turned on the space heaters it tripped a breaker, and the power went out. This happened several times during our stay, several calls were made, it took hours for people to respond to us. we slept downstairs on the couch without proper linens or bedding just to stay warm. The management team that ran the cabins for the owners were horrible. They really had nothing to help or any proper plan in place for any kind of event like this. Interestingly enough, the owner lived on the site where we were at and she was very helpful. This was not her fault at all. She tried to facilitate everything she could, and even had wood delivered for us, so that we could sleep our second night in warmth. The only thing that the property management offered us was a late check out. I requested to have at least the first night refunded to us, and after many go arounds and several email attempts I was told that I would only be getting the actual rental rate which is about 30% of what we paid for the one night. Again, although the owners were actually very helpful, upset about the situation and were nice The management company was an absolute joke, and did nothing for us , I had to call VRBO just to get a response and even then the owner called me back not the management company. It felt like a waste of time because for the 48 hours we were there we were either cold trying to keep the power on or on the phone there was nothing relaxing about this. I was told I would have an answer from the management company in response to my email within 72 hours, they played a game for two weeks each time stating that my email had gone into a junk folder. The odd thing about that was I was replying to an email that was sent to me from the management company and even called them out on that, so how would or could my email go into a junk folder when it was sent from them directly initially? Not worth the time to go there again and have anything like this happen again as long as that management company is running things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

The property was beautiful. The house was as advertised. The cookware was in good shape and there was plenty of it. The only thing I would change would be if they gave more direction on how to use the heater. The in floor heater went out at one point, mostly probably because we tried to turn it up too high, or the pilot went out. However, our host was able to help us the next day and the rest of our stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

zareh y.

Good for 3 only

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 1st of all it is very small cabin and it's good for only 3 person and beds are not too queen bad it is 1 Queen 1 full size which it is very small for 2 person to sleep , And furniture needs to be changed very old and very uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Monica

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Languages:

English, Spanish