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Charming, Dog-Friendly Two-Story Cabin Lodge with Deck - Great for Families

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8123.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Idyllwild, CA
  • San Jacinto Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Idyllwild Nature Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Idyllwild Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming, Dog-Friendly Two-Story Cabin Lodge with Deck - Great for Families

Tahquitz Rock Lodge

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It's about time you treated yourself to an escape, and this dog-friendly Idyllwild vacation rental is the perfect place to do it! Relax and rejuvenate in this gorgeous log cabin, enjoying the warm wood-burning fireplace, evergreen tree surroundings, and restorative atmosphere all around you.

Located in peaceful Idyllwild, CA, voted L.A.'s Best Mountain Getaway, this quiet cabin will give you some much-needed rest and seclusion from your busy life. Take a breather and take it easy. Here in Idyllwild we have you covered, and you don't need to worry about a thing. More adventurous travelers will also love the proximity to the Suicide Rock trailhead and Tahquitz Rock for hiking and rock climbing.

Everyone in your group will want to spend their time in the living room, curled up on one of two couches as the fire crackles merrily from the wood-burning fireplace. During the day, you'll love looking out the large, floor-to-ceiling windows at the trees, reading a book or watching a show on the flatscreen. The TV also has a DVD player, so remind the kids to bring their favorites from home! If they forget, there's a selection of movies provided for your use.

Calling all aspiring chefs! If you love to cook, the fully equipped kitchen is the perfect place for you to prepare and enjoy a delectable meal. Complete with modern appliances, cookware, and a small dining table when it's time to eat, you'll be more than comfortable dining here.

At bedtime, you'll have your choice between two spacious bedrooms, each with intricate wood detailing and a queen-size bed, and one master with a queen-size bed, an en suite bathroom with a jetted tub, and private deck access. There is also one more full bathroom for your use. A double futon right in the living room is also available to sleep a couple more guests, for a total of eight. Dogs are also welcome to come along for an additional nightly pet fee.

Worried about missing out on work back home? Bring your laptop along, connect to the free WiFi, and never miss a thing! You'll have so many amenities here to make sure you're comfortable and feeling right at home, from the WiFi and cable to keep you connected to the washer/dryer to ensure your things are nice and clean. You'll even have a library of books and selection of games to choose from.

In the summertime, step outside to the deck where you'll find a dining table, your very own gas grill, and gorgeous views of the surrounding forests. You'll love spending time out here, enjoying your meal in the great outdoors or reading a book as you breathe in the fresh mountain air.

In Idyllwild, Shakespeare fans will love checking out 'Will in the Woods,' an annual production each fall which features selections from the Bard's plays and sonnets. Besides this famous festival, there is also an annual international film festival and plenty more arts-focused events throughout the year.

If you're less about the arts and more about exploring the great outdoors, Idyllwild has that too! Climb over rugged landscapes, doing your best 'Wild' impression as you hike part of the infamous Pacific Crest Trail, or play it safer and explore one of the many trails and rock climbing sites closer to your home away from home.

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.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 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.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RVC-0089

About the area

Idyllwild

Located in Fern Valley, a neighbourhood in Idyllwild, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Indian Canyon and Palm Canyon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Idyllwild Nature Center and Camelot Park Family Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Idyllwild, CA

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 67 min drive - 81.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 71 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, Dog-Friendly Two-Story Cabin Lodge with Deck - Great for Families pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, Dog-Friendly Two-Story Cabin Lodge with Deck - Great for Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, Dog-Friendly Two-Story Cabin Lodge with Deck - Great for Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, Dog-Friendly Two-Story Cabin Lodge with Deck - Great for Families located?

Located in Fern Valley, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Jacinto Mountains and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Nature Center and Idyllwild Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 134 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sammy L.

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

Tahquitz Lodge Stay Springbreak 2025

This property is legit. If you wanting to be off the grid and enjoy hiking trails this is your want to go stay. Our family had a blast during our stay. It’s so close to the trail and nature and away from the city. On a positive note, I highly recommend this property if you really want to get away from your busy life and just chill…The big windows, grills provided, big fridge with ice maker, Spiral staircase, close to Humberpark trailhead, easy to find address, info binder, the big book shelves, WiFi and the Around the house patio are great big plus!!!! Some minor issues material condition wise and some amenities like: missing turning handles for the blinds on the master bedroom, loose step in the middle of the spiral steps, loose bed frame on the master bedroom makes constant noise with slightest move so annoying, trash can inside the house has no lid, no exhaust fan when cooking making the whole place smells, no TV in any of the bedroom, not comfortable with the bath tub shower only in the master bedroom specially with disabilities, no rice cooker, and some of the mini lights along the steps outside are out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsey H.

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

Cozy Cabin

Overall, it's a sweet spot, pretty view from the wrap around porch. The bed upstairs was not very comfortable and having an open bathroom in that bedroom doesn't provide a lot of privacy, depending on who you're traveling with. It's hard to imagine more than four people staying in the space at once. Could use a more thorough cleaning but was a nice spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene W.

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

What a beautiful place

Everything was so taken care of and ill differently be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

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

Visit with European Family

Our family from Europe was visiting and we wanted to give them a taste of cabin living in Idyllwild - this cabin and location was perfect. We relaxed, hiked, laughed and caught up in this beautiful space. The views from the wrap around porch were stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

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

Cute little cabin

Perfect size for 4 of us for a friend's wedding weekend. We loved sitting out on the porch and enjoying the hiking nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kergan E.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Cozy and Cute, but Several Issues…

Overall: Cute small cabin near Humber Park. Pros: Old cabin charm… Cons: Unresponsive host. No instructions on checking in or out. Issues getting keys from lock box, as no directions on how lock boxes work. Given no cell service and no response from host as to my message, I had to drive back into town to get cell service to be able to watch a video to figure out how to get the keys out. At departure, no instructions on what to do with soiled linens, dishes, trash etc., so we just did the best we could. While this bills itself as dog friendly, our dog couldn’t navigate the very small circular stairway with log steps, but that might not be a problem for others. Dishwasher is broken. Fireplace is not for guest use. Couches are very worn. There were ants in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Incredible Cabin!

We loved our stay here, the house itself is amazing with the huge windows! The kitchen is great, it has everything you would need, even a blender, mixer, and a griddle. Plenty of board games and books for the evenings. Full size washer/dryer for longer stays. It’s really so comfy. The wrap around patio was such a plus, we stayed in summer so you can move to the shady side at any given time, there’s furniture all the way around. No AC, but it’s cool enough even on summer nights to open the windows and get a good airflow through the house. We did have an incident with our dog hurting her leg on the spiral stair case right when we got there, she almost fell through the railing, the stairs are fairly steep and the railings have a 12” gap, luckily my 7 year old was coming up and caught her back half before she fell from up there. She was limping for a couple days but was better after some rest. So be careful with your pets if you bring them. All in all though this place is amazing!
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8/10 Good

Lori W.

Relaxing weekend getaway.

This house was perfect for our family getaway. I loved the huge windows and wrap around deck that provided a great view of the outdoors. The spiral stairs were a little tricky for the dog, but he figured it out after the first day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Vacation in the Pines

Great place to rest and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Lovely Cabin!

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin has everything you need. The views are wonderful and just across the street from the river. We felt so at home.
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10/10 Excellent

Victor V.

Cozy cabin

Cozy cabin close to Humber Park.
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10/10 Excellent

Margie V.

Home away from home

We loved the view it was peaceful relaxing kids played the board games also enjoyed the outdoor deck weather was perfect. We will be doing this again thank you Vacasa we were very pleased with our stay

10/10 Excellent

stacey p.

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

Great mountain getaway!

We had 3 adults and 2 dogs. This property was perfect. Our favorite feature was the wrap around deck and giant windows. It’s just a few minutes from town and very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leopoldo C.

Location is great

Nice clean home , loved the big windows .

6/10 Okay

eric o.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

NOT a Dog Friendly Cabin

The cabin is in a great location with a nice deck to enjoy the view of the beautiful trees. Unfortunately, this is NOT a dog friendly cabin. The 1st floor consist of two bedrooms and a bathroom. A SPIRAL staircase is the ONLY access to the 2nd floor where the kitchen, family room, deck, and master bedroom is located. I saw the picture of the spiral stair but I wrongly assumed a second traditional stair case existed off the deck that surrounds the entire cabin. My wife and I, in our 70’s, could not get our 10 year old lab up the spiral stairs until the next day when our son arrived. Also, upon our arrive, there was dog feces that had been stepped on the outdoor stairs leading to the front door. More dog feces
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Anna S.

Cabin with potential but some key misses

While the cabin has a lot of good things going for it - good mountain and forest views, big windows, wrap-around deck, it has a few comfort, repair and appearance issues that impact the overall stay experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Great spring break with teens

I took 4 teens and our older dog to stay here for two nights. The cabin was easy to find and lovely. The rooms and bathrooms were nice as was the kitchen. I LOVED the wrap around porch! We were able to play games and have a fire in the cozy living room. It was a perfect escape. I saw in other reviews that dogs struggled with the stairs, but we did not have that issue. I also saw on other reviews that the front stairs are difficult for some to navigate and I don’t think there’s a photo that really shows the walk from the car to the front door. I will say we were surprised at the steps as the cabin sits high above the road, but we didn’t find them to be an issue to climb. The views from the cabin, deck, fireplace, and grill outside were all very appreciated. Overall this was a great place for our group and we would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Beautiful, but… not family friendly!

It’s a great place to stay with a group of people or younger family members. Beautiful views, great location. Little kids or older family members, not friendly. The stairs to the house are steep and slick. After those stairs you have a narrow, very vertical stair case to the the kitchen. Great property otherwise. Owner left a wonderful binder with seriously great information/instructions, we used it several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine K.

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

Dream cabin

The cabin is a dream and has a good, cozy feel. Everything worked. The cabin was very clean, the layout is great, plenty of space. The zero plastic amenities was nice touch. We enjoyed the view to the mountain tops, trees surrounding the cabin, the deck with teak furniture, the quiet location, walking distance to trails, simply everything was so wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Duane w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

We had a wonderful time, kitchen was good and the views were great

It was good, the views from the house were perfect, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Work retreat

Beautiful home with amazing views from deck Look forward to returning with my family Close access to mountain trails as well as great food in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Shawna J.

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

Nice little getaway

Good place for family. We were sad to be notified AFTER we booked that the main park to hike with kids was going to be closed during our stay; we felt that info should have been included in the property details for that timeframe. Otherwise property was pretty much as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sami N.

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

Charming retreat nestled in the woods

This was an absolutely lovely stay. The house was clean, cozy, and beautifully decorated. The only caveat is there is a narrow spiral staircase to access the second floor where the kitchen and living room are. If there are people in your party that have difficulty accessing stairs, it might be a little difficult. This won’t be an issue for the majority of people. We loved our stay here and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful property

Property was just as described. Within walking distance of several hiking trails. Very clean. Beautiful view from the spacious balcony. Minor issues were that a lot of the windows either don’t open or were very difficult to open/close and the spiral staircase was the only way to get to the main living space or outdoor balcony making it impossible for our dog to be on the same level as us. Overall, it was a great house that was very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

LISA S.

Peaceful

Homey and comfortable. The deck was awesome and my pup loved it as much as we did. Outdoor chairs and bbq were very nice! Views are awesome and house had everything we needed. Bring some cooking oil. There were a few spices that came in handy though. The fridge had an ice maker which was a plus! Beds were comfortable and couches also. AC didn’t seem to work but it was cool enough with the ceiling fan on and windows open. Would stay again!

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