Haven Idyllwild: Mountain cabin luxury / stunning views / cedar hot tub Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Haven Idyllwild: Mountain cabin luxury / stunning views / cedar hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Haven Idyllwild: Mountain cabin luxury / stunning views / cedar hot tub located?

This family-friendly Idyllwild cabin is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of San Jacinto Mountains and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Nature Center and Idyllwild Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S.

Jul 2, 2025

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

Quick getaway from the heat

really enjoyed the cool weather, the location, views, and tranquility of this beautiful property. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Jul 1, 2025

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

Beautiful Home in Spectacular Setting

The home was clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. The owners were kind and communicative. We hope to return one day!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dash K.

May 24, 2025

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

Amazing home and views

What a gorgeous home with amazing views. A great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca g.

Mar 31, 2025

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

Relax in Idyllwild

Perfect house and perfect location. If you want a place to relax and de-stress, this is the place.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naama C.

Jan 25, 2025

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

Beautiful and stylish

Had a quiet couple of days- enjoyed the house and the serenity of the mountains,House had all the amenities needed, and the kitchen well stocked..Host was very attentive.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis R.

Jan 23, 2025

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

Fantastic

Enjoy the beautiful mountain home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Mar 12, 2025

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

Idyllwild Retreat

This is that rare property that exceeds the owners description. The design of the property takes full advantage of its surroundings with large windows looking out over the trees. The 400 year old cedar lit up at night in front of the living room windows was magical. The thoughtful decor enhanced the overall experience. You will not find a better property in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Jun 22, 2023

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

Great place to stay!

Overall the most well run short term rental I have been in. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Jul 28, 2024

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

Family weekend

Beautiful home with all the amenities that you will need for your stay in this beautiful mountain town! Very easy access to downtown. The host was very accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Y.

Apr 21, 2024

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

Birthday getaway

Our family had a great time here and the listing was exactly as described. Beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Jan 17, 2025

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

wonderful mountain getaway

We had some unexpected weather challenges during our weekend, and John truly went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. The house is meticulous and is the most well-appointed rental home at which I've stayed. We had a lovely, cozy weekend playing board games, enjoying the hot tub and exploring Idyllwild. A morning coffee with freshly ground local coffee was the perfect touch. We will certainly be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dicky R.

Jan 8, 2023

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

Great Place!

Our family absolutely loved the Haven property. Everything was perfect. Such a nice cozy cabin for a family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

Apr 12, 2024

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

Amazing time at Haven Idyllwild

The home was very welcoming - easy check in process. The location is perfect and the views from every window are spectacular. The kitchen was well stocked which made it very easy to cook. We loved the games and books and fun places throughout the house to sit and relax! The decor is well appointed and designed. We cannot wait to visit again!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Sep 3, 2023

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

Great escape!

Beautiful property inside and out. Amazing hosts! We’ll be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Jan 4, 2023

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

Fantastic house

Beautiful house, well-stocked with gorgeous location backing up to creek bed and walking distance to Humber Park entrance.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 23, 2024

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

Shirley Barnes

We wanted to get away to do some hiking with our family and our dog and this was the perfect place to stay. The house was beautiful and well maintained and the creek that ran right behind the house was so amazing to hear. Great suggestions from the host about trails and restaurants which was very helpful. Thank you for opening your home to us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee K.

Apr 17, 2024

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

Stunningly gorgeous ideal location

Perfect in every way. Beautiful, clean, comfortable, centered in and around nature. The location is ideal, 5 minutes from amazing restaurants while also being 5 minutes from incredible hiking. The windows stare at peaks we hiked to the top of during our stay. This home and host are everything you wish for in a vacation rental. A truly lovely experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 20, 2023

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

Amazing Gem

From booking until checkout, John was extremely communicative, and his attention to detail is on another level; it is present in his communication with his guests and the immaculate care and design of his cabin. I would highly recommend his vacation rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Nov 21, 2023

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

Friendsgiving Getaway

There were 6 of us total, 3 couples, who have been friends for over 25 years. We just wanted to get away for a few nights and hang out together. It was a stunning VRBO - one of the nicest we have ever stayed in. Everything was so modern and up to date, and the house was stocked impeccably well! It was gorgeous - we don't have a single complaint. Thank you for the lovely time. We all agreed we would definitely stay there again if we come back to Idyllwild.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B., Los Angeles, CA

Jul 9, 2023

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

Exceeded all expectations!

Truly amazing property. The views of the mountains - which are right on top of you - are incredible. The stream out back provided the perfect soundtrack for our relaxing getaway. First class amenities. Extremely responsive communication with the owner. Very close to Humber Park with two great hiking trailheads. Look no further!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison O., Los Angeles

Aug 9, 2021

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

Beautiful home, beautiful setting

This is a beautiful house with so many windows in all the right places to drink in the views of the surrounding forest. John was a helpful, responsive and communicative host, thank you for all the Idyllwild tips! Our family enjoyed this luxurious “cabin”; we used all the decks and enjoyed all the little touches included in the decor and furnishings. I even read the apostrophe book :) I would highly recommend this home and we hope to come back another time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C.

Feb 5, 2021

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

Peaceful and relaxing get-a-way

Great house, modern and very up to date! Loved feeling like your in a tree house. Super organized and clean! Need some wine glasses and blinds in downstairs bedroom. John and Dan were easy to work with...class act! Loved the condiments (especially the cooking oil, tea varieties and spices). Felt like we were staying in a hotel with the plush robes...a nice touch that you usually don’t get with rentals! If you are looking for an upscale home in Idyllwild this is the one!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Malcolm B.

Jun 27, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Probably ok for a short stay

Several serious issues:- After booking our two-week stay, the host contacted me to say it would actually be an extra thousand dollars because he hadn’t configured the tax correctly in his listing.- The hot tub did not work and was not able to be repaired during our stay, despite quite a bit of discussion with the host and property manager.- The primary bathroom had a cracked bathtub. I found water in the room below, and reported the crack and leak to the host, who declined to address it during the stay.- The shag carpet in the living room was very dirty and had several choking hazards stuck in it. We had to roll it up so that our toddler and dog could be safe in the room.- The host was disorganized and was confused about our departure date. He then had the property manager contact us about watering houseplants.- The primary bathroom has inadequate lighting. It’s not bright enough to clip your nails or see your face in the mirror.- The kitchen didn’t have a pot large enough to cook pasta or beans.Also, for anyone considering booking, the third bedroom is an unenclosed loft above the living room, and none of the bedrooms have shades that darken the room, so bring an eye mask if you plan to sleep past 6 or 7 am.

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Aug 10, 2024

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

Wonderful place for a getaway

Our family needed a little extended weekend getaway before our children went back to school. Finding Haven Idyllwild proved to be the perfect choice for us. The beds were comfortable, the shower had great pressure, the kitchen was well appointed and well organized. Overall, we were quite comfortable and the property made for a wonderful home base. The owner with whom we communicated was available, communicative, and quick to answer any questions we had. They also checked in with us during our stay to make sure we were enjoying our stay. One thing of note for future guests: we received check-in instructions on check-in day that indicated the lack of cellular coverage at the house. They mean in. And while it's not a problem once you're there, my suggestion it to make sure you have those instructions available outside of the vrbo app, somewhere that doesn't require cellular service; otherwise, you'll find yourselves driving back down the hill and into town to get those instructions. Maybe that was just an "us" thing, but thought it worth mentioning. Altogether, we would recommend Haven Idyllwild to just about any appropriately-sized group. We enjoyed our stay and it made for a wonderful getaway. My family indicated a desire to return next time we are in Idyllwild.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Jan 30, 2024

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

HAVEN

HAVEN is a beautifully designed custom hillside home with an open floor plan with high ceilings and is a nice mix of traditional and modern design. A lot of thought was put into the designed in the way the panoramic windows in the main room and master bed room frame views of the San Jacinto mountain peaks. The location is ideal since it sits on a large heavily wooded lot on a small cul-de-sac street off Upper Fern Valley Rd. There are neighbors on either side of the house but the back of the house faces a valley with a beautiful mountain stream running through it and no homes in view on the downhill slope giving it a private quiet feel. I think that this is best location in all of Idyllwild best because you really get the mountain/alpine feel as a result of the large mature pines & fir trees, rocky mountainous terrain and views of the peaks in the upper Fern Valley Rd area. The location is 5 minutes away from Humber Park trailhead which has some of the best hiking trails in the area and 10 minutes to Idyllwild town center. The house has nice furnishings with a chic mountain design. There was beautiful artwork throughout house. Kitchen appliances were high end and the kitchen was well stocked. Also appreciated the instructions affixed to everything so you can easily operate things like the fireplace and hot tub. Beds were very comfortable and bedding was of high quality. The bathrooms had spa type soaps & shampoos. The house was very clean. There are stairs to

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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