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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
  • San Jacinto Mountains
    1 min walk
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park
    3 min drive
  • Idyllwild Nature Center
    5 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    76 min drive

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About the area

Idyllwild

Fern Valley stay.With a stay at this Fern Valley cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of San Jacinto Mountains and 2 miles (3 km) of Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Nature Center and Idyllwild Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 66 min drive - 80.7 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 57 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Strawberry Creek Retreat: Refined A-Frame Cabin W/AC

Our cabin is the perfect pet-friendly getaway with new central air conditioning. The open A-Frame cabin is tucked away on a quiet street yet is just minutes away from the picturesque shops and restaurants in the center of town. Humber Park trailhead is within walking distance of the cabin providing easy access to the Ernie Maxwell and Devils Slide trails. Strawberry Creek runs through the back yard creating a peaceful atmosphere and a lovely sensory experience when the creek is running.
The space
Inside you will find high ceilings and windows that show off the beautiful scenery and create plenty of light. The downstairs features open architecture that A-frame cabins are known for and include a gas stove, chef’s kitchen, and wine fridge for making unforgettable meals. Our favorite spot in the cabin is a cozy reading nook that sits next to the wood-burning fireplace and looks out onto the creek. You’ll often see deer outside sipping from the creek or running through the snow.

The Outside offers a spacious fenced-in deck off the kitchen with a natural gas Weber BBQ, and a large table for entertaining and enjoying alfresco dining. The deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the scenery and the quiet of the surrounding woods with views of both the creek and the mountains in the distance.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

• Check-in Time: 4:00 PM
• Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM

Permit Number: RVC-1301

Note: We don't pre-approve early check-in or late check-out. If the property is ready prior to 4 PM on your check-in date, we'll notify you of the early access. Due to our very tight cleaning schedule, we don't offer late check-outs. If you need additional time, please consider adding an additional night to your reservation.

No Check-in or Check-out on the following holidays:

⌀ Easter Sunday
⌀ July 4th
⌀ Thanksgiving Day
⌀ Christmas Day
⌀ New Year’s Day

CANCELLATION POLICY & TRIP INSURANCE

We encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances that will affect their trip. No refunds will be given due to weather, natural disasters, travel delays, or cancellations. No exceptions will be made to the cancellation policy in place at the time of booking.

PARKING

Parking for up to 4 vehicles is readily available on the large flat driveway with easy access.
Guest access
You will have exclusive access to the cabin.
Other things to note
Our home is dog friendly and we welcome your well-behaved dogs for an additional $100 cleaning fee that is charged after the reservation is made.

Please let us know if will be bringing your pet. We ask that you keep dogs off of the furniture and beds during your stay and suggest that you always accompany your pet when they are outside to keep them safe as there are many different wild animals in the area.

Our desk is enclosed by a fence so it's a great place to spend outside with your dog!

And for guests with a Tesla there is a charging destination .8 miles from the cabin.

Property manager

Alex Barnett

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RVC-1301

Strawberry Creek Retreat: Refined A-Frame Cabin W/AC Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Fantastic home. Clean, comfortable. Had everything we needed. Would definitely take there again. Host was very communicative. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious cabin, great location!
We had a great stay at this cabin....everything was as advertised and we had great communication w/the host. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nirvana A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a premium property
I regret to say that this wasn't the premium property expected, especially based on the pictures. While Alex was quick to respond to our inquiries and booking, the high cost of the property didn't seem justified. Additionally, the recommended insurance added to the expenses was unreasonable. We were also surprised by the substantial cleaning fee, especially since we noticed several areas that needed attention. The checkout instructions were also disappointing. It felt unnecessary to pay a cleaning fee and still be required to do the cleaning ourselves before leaving. This included us having to strip the beds and loading the wash with the towels and bed linen. Also, there were some missing essentials like Ziploc bags, aluminum foil, napkins, salt, pepper, and extra towels in the cabinets and such. This lack of attention to detail was frustrating. Although Alex mentioned letting him know if anything was missing for future guests, we couldn't help but feel overlooked. The beds were not very comfortable and they felt like hammocks with no support, so we had to sleep on the couch. When we informed Alex his reply was, "we've never had a complaint before." The cleanliness of the property was also not up to our standards (see pics), which was the most disappointing aspect of our stay. The location was great as well as the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ron A.

Great, but lots of dog hair
Great place and space. Only downside? Lots of dog hair. If you are going to charge $100 extra cleaning fee for those who have brought pets in the past, then there shouldn't be so much dog hair. Whoever cleans it might be taking your money without providing the extra cleaning for pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric o., Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllwild Get Away
We enjoyed our visit to this nice cabin. Cabin was clean, quiet and we liked the Fern Valley Rd location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation home
Highly recommended. The house was as described. Very clean, comfortable. Communication was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jill L.

Beautiful Place and Great Hosts
This location is beautiful and close to town. The host was so accommodating and responsive. He solved any issues we had and was really nice. The only bummer was the cleanliness. It sounds like it was an anomaly because it was a one time different cleaning crew. There were dishes in the dishwasher, bedding and towels in the dryer, dead bugs everywhere, and the door was filthy and made our feet black. Thankfully the host sent their normal cleaning lady and she mopped. But I had to put stuff away and wipe up bugs on vacation! But overall it was a great place and nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela M.

Family Getaway and Spiderwebs
Spider webs inside and outside. There were a disappointing amount of spider webs in and out of the property. Checkout Instructions were detailed. Strip the beds of all linens, wash all used towels, and take any extra trash to the dump 10 minutes away. We did not have extra garbage bags, the pantry did not include amenities such as coffee, ketchup, or syrup. The outside was disappointing cared for. We could not use the hammock swings on the front porch due to an overwhelming amount of spiders. Had to sweep out the back patio and table to use the space. The property seems to be only cleaned inside and the upper rafters were also full of spiders. The property is as advertised but the outdoors is not kept up. All of the windows had several webs in each window sill. We are aware of the rural location but the property was obviously not kept up when it comes to cleaning the webs in and out the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway and Camp Pick-up
We stayed here over a weekend to spend time with family and to be close to Idyllwild Arts for a camp pick-up. The house was gorgeous and a great fit for our family. It was nice to be a quick drive into the village and up to Humber Park. The house location is wonderful with views of Suicide Rock and Tahquitz Rock from the front and the beautiful babbling Strawberry Creek in the back. Also, Alex was very responsive with a couple of minor issues we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin on Strawberry Creek
Peaceful cabin in Idyllwild with all the amenities. We loved having the A/C as it was a warm weekend. Thanks Alex!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We so enjoyed our stay! The layout was very spacious - loved being on the deck listening to the creek running by. Overall a great time and place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we were hoping for
This property was the perfect winter escape we were looking for. Excellent upgrades through the house and excellent views of the creek running behind the house. There was enough room in the back for a little sledding and there were some great areas to hike nearby. When heading back into the area we will definitely be looking for this listing again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness
delightful
Great location. Very clean and perfect lay out for a family trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better even the pictures
Loved the creek right behind the property. The house was clean and perfect for a family of four. Less than 5 minute drive to town. Beautiful property. Would absolutely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Beautiful setting and very pretty cabin! It’s even better than the pictures. Everything seemed clean and well done. Perfect location with the back deck right over Strawberry Creek. Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk L., North Hills, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend In The Mountains
Great house, close to downtown, as advertised. Very quiet location. Pictures are 100% accurate..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
The cabin was exactly as shown in the listing. We had tons of fun playing in the snow and exploring the town and hanging out in the great room. Because we were coming in and out from the snow, there did not seem to be enough tour mats and rugs for us to clean our feet on. Also, we felt the kitchen was severely under stocked. Pots and pans desperately need to be replaced, and basic items like a can opener were missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
5+ Star Stay
Our weekend getaway at the Strawberry Creek Retreat couldn't have been more perfect for our family with kids and a dog. Stepping into the cabin instantly exceeded my expectations. The open-concept design was great and was easy to keep an eye on all the kiddos. Plus the breathtaking snow and creek view was a great bonus. It was also a nice surprise that the two bedrooms and loft area, all had full size bathrooms. The hosts were amazing answering all our questions and making my family feel more than welcomed. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanner M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Idyllwild Escape
It was exactly what we were looking for and the listing was accurate and helpful. The loft was fun for the kids and the view out the back windows was as good as we were hoping it would be. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia E., Newport Beach

Comfortable mountain retreat
Easy location, great parking, great layout
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay in Fern Valley
We visited Idyllwild for a short family trip. The cabin was clean and nicely furnished. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great location and views!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Galen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely retreat in Idyllwild!
We're a family of 5 with three children under 12. We all had a wonderful time staying at Strawberry Creek Retreat! It was clean, spacious, and bright with many amenities that we enjoyed. While it's not in walking distance of town, we don't mind the very short drive to get there, and it's in a quiet and pleasant neighborhood. The beds were all very comfortable and my kids enjoyed sleeping upstairs in the loft. The owners were extremely responsive and friendly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Beautiful Cabin
A gorgeous cabin fully furnished and stacked with all of the essentials and extra amenities like books, games, Blue tooth speaker, and a record player. Open view from the windows faces the creek and the trees. It has two full-sized beds and a twin-sized bed on the open loft upstairs, a king-sized bed in the master bedroom downstairs and a queen-sized bed in the other bedroom downstairs. A balcony with a table, chairs and barbecue grill outside the kitchen facing the creek and trees. A TV in the living room and a TV in the master bedroom allowed streaming of all of the shows and movies. It had a washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, stove, beer fridge and several coffee makers. A TESLA destination charger 0.4 mile away. A five to ten minute drive to downtown, but far enough to be quiet. There was a neighboring cabin on both sides and another cabin over the small creek and trees behind. Very quiet. It had everything you need to cook and bake. You open the door via a code. Free wi-fi. We stayed here for hubby’s birthday with two kids. Clean, gorgeous and convenient. The manager was in constant contact with us in case we needed anything. We will stay here again when we return to Idyllwild.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A., Duarte

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
The cabin was perfect for family of 6. Beautiful, spacious and serene. Nighttime stars gazing is amazing. Small Strawberry 🍓 Creek right in the back yard. Just enough for the little ones to enjoy. Great memories made that we will cherish forever
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023