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Lookout Lodge: Mountain Moments to Remember

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
  • San Jacinto Mountains
    1 min walk
  • Manzanita Cantina and Grill
    4 min drive
  • Palm Springs Station
    58 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    78 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.

Lookout Lodge: Mountain Moments to Remember

Lookout Lodge sits high above the world on an acre of land commanding spectacular 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains and national forest. You can wake up to the sunrise or drink a glass of wine while watching the sunset – catching a glint of the sea in the distance if the conditions are right.
Inside, the 4,000 square foot home boasts four bedrooms (two masters), three bathrooms, a fully outfitted kitchen, a dedicated dining room, a common room with river rock fireplace and a media room filled with hundreds of DVDs and games. The house is decorated with original art courtesy of owners (and internationally renowned artists) Jim and Kathleen Keifer, which you can buy at a discount. The Layout of the home is as follows:

Main floor: Front door leads to large living room. This floor has a full bathroom, a bedroom with two queen beds, a kitchen, a laundry room, and the big decks (facing east and south) accessed by kitchen and living room glass doors. No stairs on this floor. Please watch the drone video posted on to experience the views off these decks.

Upstairs: two very large bedrooms, both with Cal king beds, each room also has a chaise lounge. There is also a full bathroom with two sinks. There is also a sitting area and small library outside of the bedrooms.

Downstairs: A large media room, full bath, and a bedroom with two queen beds. The media room has a door with access to the back gardens.

The spacious gardens are landscaped with wildflowers, pine, oak, Manzanita trees, and are filled with intimate clusters of outdoor furniture arranged to take in stunning views. The property also features a pond, waterfall, and rock formations decorated with Native American acorn-mortar bowls. The grass lawn is perfect for corn hole, croquet or bocce ball – the gear is included. Lounge on the outdoor daybed and wraparound craftsman-style decks. Put on a production in the Puppet Theater. At night, soak in the hot tub while watching shooting stars, or have a barbecue on the top-of-the-line grill.
This location is extremely private, perfect for family gatherings, small retreats and mountain weddings (up to 15 guests). It sleeps twelve and the bottom level can be closed off from the other two as an easy way to separate groups. Former guest have left the reviews: “Easily the prettiest house we have ever stayed at,” “Don’t know what was more relaxing – the views, the hikes, or the convenience,” “The most beautiful home in Idyllwild,” “A truly magical experience” and “We’ll absolutely be coming back next year!” A private home garden studio tour is available upon request.



During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from San Jacinto Mountains. You'll find features like a water park, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from San Jacinto Mountains and a 5-minute drive from Idyllwild Park
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

James Keifer

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Boating on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18
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 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- 287 771-255

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lookout Lodge Mountain Moments Remember
Lookout Mountain Moments Remember Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Lookout Lodge Mountain Moments to Remember
Lookout Lodge: Mountain Moments to Remember Lodge
Lookout Lodge: Mountain Moments to Remember Lodge Idyllwild
Lookout Lodge: Mountain Moments to Remember Idyllwild
Lookout Lodge: Mountain Moments to Remember Lodge
Lookout Lodge: Mountain Moments to Remember Idyllwild
Lookout Lodge: Mountain Moments to Remember Lodge Idyllwild

Lookout Lodge: Mountain Moments to Remember Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eliza Z.

Nice property but needed more attention to details
The property was nice with great view. However, not as organized and clean as expected. the kitchen condiments and plates very unorganized and run down. Bathrooms and towels were very old and no shampoo or conditioner left to be used. Downstairs bedroom very cold. Property had big rooms and bathrooms and overall comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good getaway for a group of friends
10 of us easily fit in the cabin, we had a great time, no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Views!
This property has AMAZING views! Equipped with everything you’ll need. The hosts are very easy to reach if you have any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views!
We really enjoyed our stay! The house had plenty of room for us and the dogs! The property is large and feels very private! Kathleen was very responsive which we appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J., Monona

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Thank you for letting us rent your beautiful mountain home. We’d love to rent it again. It’s perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lookout Lodge
The house is spacious, well stocked except for table knives (only one), has wonderful views, close to the town, pleasant neighborhood, large interesting multi level property and very hot water. Had a very pleasant time there with another couple and our pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
This is a great place to have a little family getaway with a great view in idyllwild.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin
We had an amazing stay. The cabin was even better than expected. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guenevier Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy yet spacious
We had a great family getaway in the pines! Positives: spacious, comfortable beds, very clean, inviting living room with fireplace, sooooo many board games, movie room with extensive dvd collection, quiet area, responsive host, spectacular views! Cons: the only con I can think of is that the kitchen is not super well organized or stocked- but that might be because we are a family of cooks. It does have all the basics one would need to cook a great meal, just don’t expect a gourmet kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

LeAnn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun & Funky
We were a group of long time friends ~all women. Great location, quiet neighborhood. Large house with good sleeping arrangements. The place is old and things a little tired, but overall quite accommodating & comfortable. The host is a terrific communicator! Thanks! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., San Diego, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family reunion
Great location; spacious with enough seating areas to allow for privacy and also for entire family activities. We loved the view from the deck and enjoyed bird watching.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Erin H., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Stay at Lookout Lodge
We were a group of 8 women for annual women's retreat. The views are beautiful and plenty of space. The house was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub. The kitchen layout is great for group meals but there definitely needs to be some updated pans in the kitchen and some of the cupboards are falling apart. The stove is pretty old and one of the main burners only worked on high. We did a lot of cooking so this was somewhat of an issue. Not major flaws but should be addressed for a rental that caters to larger groups. The owner James was very nice in our communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and Views
Beautiful house, gorgeous views, amazing property! Cannot believe what we got for the money-so worth it! Will definitely be looking at this listing again if we return to the area!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

misty m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good Property
The Location of and view from this property is amazing! The only issues we had were lack of cleanliness of the interior of the home and yard. Inside is In need of a deep cleaning. Every plate, glass, utensil we tried to use needed to be washed before use. Bath towels were stained and smelled so musty we washed those prior to use also. The exterior/yard has the potential to be incredible but it is cluttered with old potted plants and is very overgrown, in need of a good yard cleanup. there were also numerous bottle caps, straws, ribbons etc all over the yard. Took my kids and grandkids on this trip and we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taro T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just incredible!
The Lookout Lodge blew us away, exceeded our expectations on how grand, serene, comfortable, and clean it was. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial weekend
Very enjoyable stay and scenic! Great space with a nice relaxing jacuzzi. Love every bit of it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and views!
The house was beautiful and you can't beat the location. Amazing views, comfortable beds and a wonderful experience. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lodge in Idyllwild
Our family had a great stay at Lookout Lodge. It was a big beautiful lodge with huge property and great views. It snowed while we were there, so we got everything we wanted out of the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul R., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric P., Desert Hot Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a group of couples looking to get away. The property is huge!
Our group consisted of 4 couples, a single and two kids and the place was more than spacious both inside and out. Plenty of deck space overlooking the valley for afternoon cocktails. The dining room area and table was a little small for our group but we didn’t have a formal sit down meal. The hot tub is hidden down below the main house and is worth the trek. Secluded on the hillside you feel like you are on a separate property. I wouldn’t recommend this property to people with toddlers or walking issues. There are stairs and uneven ground throughout the property but if you don’t have an issue with that it’s easily doable, even after having our fill of the local brewery. We brought our own grill(traeger snobs) but they had two grills on site except they are on the bottom floor below the kitchen which would have made for a bit of a hike. Overall, a great place and we would definitely come back again. Communication was great and check in and out was a breeze. The location was right outside of town but far enough to feel secluded. Can’t wait for our next get together here.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Absolutely loved my experience with the property. 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

joanna g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowy wonderland
This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this special property. It had been over 5 years ago and so happy we were able to stay again. The home is beautiful inside and love the outside areas too (so much to explore) We came up for three midweek days and enjoyed our stay. My favorite room is the living room with the welcoming furniture, amazing views from every window, and great fireplace(thanks for all the available wood). Sunset brings a beautiful glow into the room. I also had a chance to walk to Inspiration Point and catch the sunset coming through the trees and views of the mountain. We all loved our stay and plan on returning soon for great meals, relaxation and family time. Thank you to Kathleen for being there to answer any questions or requests. Can't wait for our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway for large family
We really enjoyed the weekend we spent at the lodge. There was ample space for everyone. We enjoyed the deck and the grass area outside. The lodge is spacious and has a full bathroom on each level, the kitchen is big and has everything you need for cooking. However as noted in previous post, there are not big pots. We brought our own to boil some lobsters. The lodge was clean and it’s a Good distance other residents. I used the Jacuzzi and it was really relaxing. Overall we really enjoyed the weekend getaway and would recommend this lodge to others.

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Gathering
Great place for a family get together. Lots of activities including games, puzzles, a spa, and croquet. Enjoyed wonderful views while watching the kids and grandkids having fun. Had one small issue with the garbage disposal and someone was there and had it fixed literally within minutes!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cara R., San Dimas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Trip
The home and property was beautiful and just as described. The check in and out process was smooth. We were lucky to have snow on our trip, which made it magical. All furniture was comfortable and the size of the house was accommodating for our 9 guests. The only down side was the hot tub needed to be drained and cleaned, so it was out of commission for almost 2 days(bummer). However, we appreciated the owner taking care of it. We would suggest upgrading the cookware to make it easier to cook for large groups. Would love to stay again if given the opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019