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Beautifully remodeled mountain home with peaceful, private setting

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 589 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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Idyllwild, CA
  • San Jacinto Mountains
    1 min walk
  • Creek House
    7 min walk
  • Palm Springs Station
    55 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    74 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully remodeled mountain home with peaceful, private setting

Casa Tahquitz

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Surrounded by towering pine trees, this Idyllwild retreat for five guests gives you the chance to unwind from the daily grind in the beauty of nature. Whether you're planning on getting out to explore the local attractions, or relaxing with a good book, this home gives you the best of both words.

Located just a block from the gently flowing waters of Strawberry Creek and a mile from Idyllwild Nature Center, you'll have local attractions at your fingertips. During the winter months, a 4x4 vehicle or chains may be required by Highway Patrol or Caltrans, depending on conditions.

Bright and cheery, the welcoming atmosphere is accented with crafted wood touches and plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Put your feet up and lounge on the couch while you connect to the WiFi to check the forecast before your next adventure.

Grab an ice-cold local microbrew and head out onto the private deck to watch the wind swirl through the trees as you fire up the gas BBQ to show off your grill skills. If it's too cold to cook outside, the spacious kitchen has everything you need to whip up a mouth-watering meal. With recently remodeled granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a gas range, cooking for everyone will be a breeze. Let the dishwasher do the clean up while you unwind with a nightcap on the deck.

When it's time to turn in, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has room for up to five guests to stay in comfort. In the master bedroom you'll find a rejuvenating queen-size bed waiting to lull you into a peaceful night of sleep. The second room also boasts a queen-size bed, while the third room has a comfy twin-size bed and plenty of storage.

Spend the day hiking through the picturesque trails at Humber Park. Take the Tahquitz Peak or Devil's Slide trail to wander through the rugged landscape and take in the the stunning sights and sweeping vistas.

Take the quick 10-mile drive to Lake Hemet to get out on the waves. Kayak through the deep blue waters, or paddle along the shore on a SUP to get in some exercise while you enjoy the outdoors. Jump in line at the waterpark play areas on the lake for fun in the sun no matter how old you are!

The perfect spot to leave the hustle and bustle of city behind and revel in the peace of mother nature, this Southern California mountain retreat offers a spot to bask in it all.

THINGS TO KNOW
Riverside County regulations prohibit any "party" lighting (outdoor luminaires shall not blink, flash, or rotate) and will hold guests/Vacasa liable for any "light trespass" on surrounding properties.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from San Jacinto Mountains. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from San Jacinto Mountains and a 2-minute drive from Mount San Jacinto State Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 960 sq ft (89 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number RVC-203

Property is also known as

6459

Beautifully remodeled mountain home with peaceful, private setting Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 69 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and quiet.
Went up to sew with a friend for 3 nights. Plenty of comfortable space. WiFi was great. Close enough to town for meals, but had a well appointed kitchen for cooking and a nice deck outside to enjoy the fresh air and trees. Weather was a little warm, but house stayed cool until late afternoon. Fans were provided, which was thoughtful. Will Definitely go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Getaway
I was disappointed not having even a single cup keurig along with Mr Coffee. Need a sharp knife. Otherwise cabin well supplied and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
Very clean beaautifful,restful, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fern Valley
This house was cute and cozy. We felt at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fernando

6/10 Okay

Susan R.

Our Stay
Property was well equipped - kitchen & bathrooms. However TV did not work during our 3day stay. Contacted to resolve daily but only received apologies. Also had a bat attack in the evening that disappeared into a hole at the top of the kitchen cabinet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugene R., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Very nice and clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay here. Recommend
This was our second stay at this cabin. It is easy to get to, convenient to town and trails, clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly G., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
False claims of A/C on
Having known there was no air conditioning, we wouldn’t have booked. The overview description on VRBO indicates there is air conditioning, THERE IS NOT! Weekend was 90+ temps so would have been nice. Also, no hair dryer as listed. Other than that mixup, we enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Maria E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Comfy Place
Our stay was great but it did have some flaws. I will start with the bad first and end with the good. Drive way is not great for an accessible vehicle or any low vehicle as the bump to get in does scratch the bottom. When we first got there, the cabin was really warm and we turned on the fan but it didn't cool it at all. We later found out that the filter for the fan was clogged and dirty and no air flow was going through. Once we removed it, the fan worked great. The good is that the cabin is beautiful and clean. Close to the town, quiet, relaxing, deck was awesome with great shade, doorways were big enough to fit the wheelchair. Bedrooms were amazing and beds were comfortable except for the 1st night when it was hot. Otherwise, I highly recommend it. Great time, great location and great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Getaway
Great location for all that Idyllwild has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E. T., Riverside

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in snow
We had a Great time nothing bad to say.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
We were a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 8). We liked the house, and the kids too. The house is very clean, in every rooms. The kitchen has everything: oil, sugar, salt and pepper of course, coffee filter, etc... Both bathrooms have travel size shampoo-conditionner-soap. The location is good, a 5 min drive from downtown Idyllwild. The nights were very peaceful and quiet. We recommand it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Patricia D.

Could be cleaner.
Need a new picnic table. There were dead flies in the windowsills. There were goldfish crackers under couch and coffee table. Also spiders in the tub. The grill needs a deep cleaning. But is a peaceful and serene and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Great location
Great cabin and a beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather Y.

Mountain Life
Great house located in the heart of Idyllwild with a view of the surrounding peak. We could not have asked for a better stay in this quaint little town. Great clean, comfortable updated house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Mark A.

Overall house in good condition. Issues were the nest climate control it didn’t work at night.
Nest thermostat didn’t work and no instructions on how to use which is unheard of in a rental. No heat when it did work it only lasted a few minutes then only the fan would work, then you would have to reset thermostat to heat mode. No heat the front bedroom this is unacceptable in 30 degree weather. Wifi didn’t work so I Had to find the router and use default pin located on the bottom of the unit . Pots and pans are old and the Teflon is peeling off need to be replaced . No landline at this property safely issue due to no cell service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Terry F.

Clean, comfortable but not so cozy.
We arrived at 8pm and there was no heat. We called for assistance and as we waited for a return call my husband and son in law worked on building a fire and getting the "ness heating system" to kick on. It was midnight before we felt warm air coming out and we did not receive a return call. All was well the next day but then at around supper time the wifi went down. Again more calls but no help and so we played games. We were told someone would be there after 9am Sunday morning but as we pulled out at 11am we had not yet seen anyone. It's a shame because everything else about the home was lovely and as promised. There was no notebook of written instruction. I've never stayed at a Home Away without instruction for wifi and heating/air. Online it listed instructions on everything except heat. It was an unfortunate experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne R.

so accomodating and beautiful neighborhood
We will be returning and will recommend this house and area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Shannon H.

Great location and very nice cabin.
My family had a wonderful time and will definitely return. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Paul F.

Gas went OUT!!! FREEZING
Due to apparent poor preparation on the management's behalf, the cabin's propane tank wasn't filled. When we arrived, it was 25 degrees outside. A couple hours after we went to bed, it was clear the heat wasn't working. Luckily, I brought my own firewood or things could have gotten desperate. By morning time, we were popsicles. A maintenance man was on the scene quickly the following morning but only after a horrible frostbitten night. Otherwise, we loved the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Cozy, private cabin perfect for a relaxing getaway!
The property was clean and very welcoming. Everything was in perfect order when we arrived. WiFi, heat, grill and full kitchen worked wonderfully. Cabin is close to town with ample hiking trails in the surrounding area. We were unable to turn on the air conditioning from the Nest thermostat, but opening windows in the evening helped cool the cabin down. Would absolutely return for another weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

2/10 Terrible

Steve C.

Nice property, terrible managers
I would not stay here or any other property Vacasa manages. We arrived in the dark with our young children to find that no one had been to clear the driveway or steps. It had not snowed for a few days. I called the company that evening and they stated someone was suppose to come and they would check. The next morning we woke up to no running water. Called again and told this time that the local person would call us. No one called and I had to find the water main and defrost it myself. Called back that afternoon to be told someone stated they were on their way at 11 and a supervisor would call back. No call back. The steps were completely iced over and the decks covered with snow and ice. Totally unsafe. I would have been happy to clear myself a path but there wasn't even a shovel. On our third night, the propane ran out so we could not cook, heat the house or bathe again. I called Vacasa again around 6pm when this happened and guess what? Very compassionately they stated they would call me back. No one ever called again! They sent me a service survey which I filled and gave them a week to respond before posting here but no answer. Microwave did not wot work at all, home ran out of propane and heat in freezing temps, pipe froze, driveway is very long and never cleared, steps all iced over, trash cans were overflowing when we got there, hair in the tubs. We love VRBO and Idyllwild but companies like VACASA are awful!! Do not stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

8/10 Good

Tatiana J.

We liked the property overall and it was just what we needed for a getaway.
Overall great stay. A few things to make it even better: 1) it snowed before we arrived and we couldn't get down the driveway because of the ice build up. With two small kids it would have been more ideal to be able to use the driveway. 2) would have liked a few more kitchen items (spices, bowls, oils) 3) the bedroom doors were a little thin (only difficult because of two small kids) Otherwise, would definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016