Romance in the Pines is a cozy, hidden gem located 6200 ft high, surrounded by 100 ft pine trees and over 300 year old oak trees. This magical 2-story cabin sits on a half-acre lot with pines growing right through the large deck. The interior features raw cedar walls, gorgeous wood laminate floors, the comfiest fireplace, carpeted bedrooms and large spectacular view windows. You can have your morning coffee in the enchanted garden and enjoy sunset on the deck with a complimentary bottle of wine.
The space
- Huge deck with gas barbecue and hammock
- High-speed internet
- 49-inch flatscreen smart TV
- Central heat
- Full kitchen (but no dishwasher)
- You’ll need to bring your own firewood, or you can buy from us. We provide complimentary starter wood in the rack to the right of the fireplace. The firewood stacked in the yard is off limits.
Other things to note
Remember, you're in the Los Padres National Forest and there is a lot of wildlife up here! Between March and October, there is always a possibility of seeing California black bears. They are mostly nocturnal, so if you ever see the large motion-sensor light come on below the deck at night, it almost certainly is going to be wildlife (bear, deer, fox, raccoon, even mountain lions, etc). The light will stay on for about 40 seconds. Never attempt to interact or feed any wildlife.
Also, never leave any food or food wrappers, or anything that smells like food in your cars during these months (March-Nov.). Wildlife can find it easier than you think, and can make a mess trying to get to it!
And never leave any bags of trash with food/wrappers, etc., anywhere outside overnight. The animals and critters will find it!
Additional rules
1. No shoes in the house. Please take off your shoes at the door and relax.
2. No pets, smoking, candles allowed on property. $350 fee for presence of pets or indoor smoking/vaping. This is our home and we have serious allergies.
3. Please do not check in before 3 p.m. or check out after 11 a.m. A fee of $100 dollars will be charged for early check in or late checkout without prior arrangements.
4. No children allowed under 7 years old, no exceptions. The cabin is not suitable/safe for small children. There are large spaces between railing supports on interior stairway, which children can fit through. Outside is steep, rocky, uneven terrain with big dropoffs.
5. No loud music that neighbors can hear.
6. Please park car in driveway, not on gravel or in cul de sac.
7. Always keep screen on fireplace closed, and flue open.
8. Please put all food waste/scraps in trash under left side of kitchen counter, not in garbage disposal.
9. Never leave any trash/garbage outside. In Pine Mountain Club it is forbidden to leave trash outside. This will invite wild animals like bears, bobcats, deers...etc. on the property. Wildlife will make a mess of it.
10. Please take your trash when you leave. You can take your trash to PMC Transfer Station in town.
11. Due to the presence of bears and other wildlife, you are advised against leaving any sort of food or food wrappers inside your vehicle overnight.
13. During winter, we ask that you dial the thermostat in the hallway to 45 degrees before you check out, but do not turn it off. During summer, it is unlikely you will need the heater so it should remain off.
14. Please never feed or leave food out for any wildlife.
15. Please wash all your dirty dishes and place them to original places.
16. PMC Guest passes are provided in order to use club house amenities like golf, tennis, pool areas. Guest passes must be returned upon departure. $25 fee will be charged to not returned guest passes.
17. Never leave the outside door open, always be aware of the wildlife around you and respect their environment.
18. Because the house is located in the Los Padres National Forest, It is not allowed to have outside fires and fireworks in the property. It is strictly prohibited.
19. Self check-in with key-box.
You’ll need to bring your own firewood, although we provide starter firewood in the rack to the right of the fireplace. We can provide phone numbers for local firewood sales upon request. The firewood stacked on the deck is for sale at $10 a bundle. The wood in the yard is off limits.