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Almost Heaven! A charming cabin on the creek walk to town with spa

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, stereo
Interior
TV, fireplace, stereo
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Idyllwild, California
  • San Jacinto Mountains
    1 min walk
  • Idyllwild Park
    14 min walk
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park
    15 min walk
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    74 min drive

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About the area

Idyllwild

With a stay at this cabin in Idyllwild, you'll be a 1-minute walk from San Jacinto Mountains and 14 minutes by foot from Idyllwild Park. .This cabin is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Mount San Jacinto State Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Idyllwild Nature Center.

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 63 min drive - 79.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 67 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Almost Heaven! A charming cabin on the creek walk to town with spa

"Almost Heaven" is a charming cabin located on Strawberry Creek, just a short walk from town. The original cabin, built in 1923, has been expanded to four bedrooms and three bathrooms, making it perfect for families or groups of friends. The spacious yet inviting interior features a grand room with a brick fireplace, handmade vintage cedar furniture, and a 65” smart TV. The well-equipped kitchen includes a cozy gathering space with a Franklin stove and a coffee bar. Outside, the back deck overlooks a grove of trees and a seasonal creek, and features a jacuzzi and a 12’ cedar picnic table. The cabin also offers a washer/dryer, a barbecue, and a front porch to enjoy the morning sunlight.

Bedroom #1 - King bed in a very large room with a cozy sitting area, jack and jill bathroom shared with Bedroom #2
The 3rd bathroom with clawfoot tub/shower is located between the grand room and the kitchen.
Bedroom #2 - Two double beds with jack & jill bathroom shared with Bedroom #1.
Bedroom #3 - Queen bed with a rustic pine frame and cozy sitting area, also deck side (note: the bathroom is accessible through Bedroom #2 or off-deck, through the kitchen)
Bedroom #4 - King bed and private bath that looks out onto the deck.

Wheelchair Accessible

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING:

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

- NO ANIMALS ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. SERVICE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED DUE TO THE HOMEOWNER BEING ALLERGIC. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

- County permit number: 001444

- 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.

- 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 feel free to call and speak with our staff.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Monica

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 71-222, RVC-0961

Property is also known as

2072-204624
Almost Heaven 4 BR 2.5 BA House in Idyllwild Sleeps 10

Almost Heaven! A charming cabin on the creek walk to town with spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ken t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Place
The amount of paperwork needed to stay here is a bit silly but it’s a nice place. The young man that came over to fix a few things was fantastic. All in all, a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda L., La Mesa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin!
We loved this cabin! The deck is huge and has a great view of the tall beautiful trees. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was stocked with all the items we needed for cooking, and the cabin was very clean! We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway
This home was perfect for a relaxing getaway for our two families. Comfortable sleeping and plenty of space to hang out. It was an easy walk into town and loved the sound of the creek just behind the cabin. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllwild Stay
Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Amazing. The place was perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
If I had to make any recommendations or requests, It would be that there are sheets on the beds, there was a mattress cover sheet but the one that you cover up with wasn't on the beds, actually there was one on the biggest room but not the other 3. Everything else was great. Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Candice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Cozy
Overall this was a great property, and was an amazing location. So close to town center and an easy walk or drive. The property is gorgeous, and we loved walking along the creek through the back yard. The house itself is huge and the bedrooms were spacious and clean. Plenty of clean towels and sheets. And the living room and kitchen were so cozy. On the negative side, the back deck is ready to fall through in places and desperately needs to be replaced. We had to avoid the entire right side of the deck since multiple boards were so soft and clearly falling apart that were had a real fear of one of us (or one of the kids!) falling through. We were also really excited for the hot tub, but unfortunately none of the jets on half of the tub were working. All in all, would definitely recommend, but it definitely needs some maintenance updates, especially for safety reasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
We had a great stay here, plenty of space for the 8 people. The view from the jacuzzi is gorgeous looking out over the deck into the forest. The kitchen was well stocked. Quick walk to the town. Perfect house and we'll stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Azam A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall
House was spotless very nice everything u need was there only thing was too old due to weather lose some outlet including Wi-Fi modem one night we had no internet but management was great and respond very fast definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cabin near town
Our family of 6 had such a wonderful time at the cabin. Large and spacious. Everything you need. Close to town. Highly recommend. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Cottage
Loved all the cozy furniture and charm of the cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great. Property manager not so much.
The house was awesome. Beautiful deck, roomy inside. Perfect for our group of friends. But after filling everything out on VRBO’s site the property manager wanted me to fill out a completely different application and send a copy of my credit card front and back. Why do I have to do that when I’ve already given all that info online?! When we asked about an early check in we were told it would be an additional fee so they could hire extra cleaners to get it ready. We had already been to the house and already knew it was ready so it was just a ruse to get more money. I’ve always had owners I’ve rented from on VRBO check up via email to see if everything is ok but did not hear anything from this property manager. So the bottom line is I’d rent the house again if it were under different management but I will not deal with the current management company again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
We enjoyed our stay over the weekend. Well stocked, inviting and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
What an incredible property! We couldn’t have had a better time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

joelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We had a great time at Almost Heaven cabin, nice and big and well stocked with everything you need. You can do a short walk to town following the creek that runs behind the house. We definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monireh A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin ,comfortable, clean , kitchen and bathroom supplies were available.
I was satisfied with cabin and services ,when we arrived heather was not working, I called office ,they sent someone within 10 minutes to fix it ,we enjoyed the rest of our stay with warm cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this cozy and quirky cabin!
It was a fun property to stay at with lots of vintage and rustic decor. The kids enjoyed the board games, Netflix, and the big yard in the back. We were able to walk to the nearby park and brewery which was fun. We loved having breakfast in the kitchen with the beautiful bay window looking into the trees and enjoyed a happy hour on the deck. There were a few hiccups but the property management company was very receptive and addressed everything right away. One of the mattresses needs to be replaced but it was fine for a weekend. Don't bother buying the wood from the property management company, it was too fresh and wouldn't catch fire. We had better luck burning wood we collected from the yard. Overall we really enjoyed ourselves and appreciated all the space for our three families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Lemont A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin Horrible Service
1st I'd like to say that the cabin was awesome! We had 7 adults and 2 kids 7 and 8. Comfortable and clean. But the property management company was horrible. Had to sign rental agreement with them even after signing up through VRBO. And they were very difficult and misleading with an early check-in. Finally after checking out half an hour late the rude lady at the rental office had the nerve to ask me "well what hapoened" then told me.i was lucky that they didn't have the place booked the day of our checkout. Stay away from this property management company!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable property
Very cozy, comfortable property. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

kim p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hands down best cabin I’ve stayed in.
Cozy. Spacious. Just loved it. Kitchen and living room were two separate places to hang out. Both with fireplaces and sitting area. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL A., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and accomodations
This was the perfect location and property for an Idyllwild vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Mountain Getaway
The house was perfect for our 2 families and grandparents. Warm and cozy. Lots of space. And just a quick jaunt to town. The place has pretty much all you need from space, plenty of beds and games for the kids and adults alike.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a short getaway
The property was nice and big, everything as advertised. It is a short walk from town. If there was one issue, Heating was a bit uneven, one bedroom baked and another was freezing. Otherwise we would recommend for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place
Almost Heaven is one of the best places we’ve ever stayed at. Wonderful floorplan, nice and warm cozy feel, and the place is stocked to the max. Lots of spices, pots and pans, extra paper products, linens. Everything functioned and worked great. Had a wonderful time and hope to come back again sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back!
Such an amazing experience at this property. The photos are beautiful, but doesn’t do it justice! The house is extremely spacious and gives so many options for privacy as well. Beautiful home! Can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021