Almost Heaven! A charming cabin on the creek walk to town with spa
Cabin in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this cabin rental
"Almost Heaven" is a charming cabin located on Strawberry Creek, just a short walk from town. The original cabin, built in 1923, has been expanded to four bedrooms and three bathrooms, making it perfect for families or groups of friends. The spacious yet inviting interior features a grand room with a brick fireplace, handmade vintage cedar furniture, and a 65” smart TV. The well-equipped kitchen includes a cozy gathering space with a Franklin stove and a coffee bar. Outside, the back deck overlooks a grove of trees and a seasonal creek, and features a jacuzzi and a 12’ cedar picnic table. The cabin also offers a washer/dryer, a barbecue, and a front porch to enjoy the morning sunlight.
Bedroom #1 - King bed in a very large room with a cozy sitting area, jack and jill bathroom shared with Bedroom #2
The 3rd bathroom with clawfoot tub/shower is located between the grand room and the kitchen.
Bedroom #2 - Two double beds with jack & jill bathroom shared with Bedroom #1.
Bedroom #3 - Queen bed with a rustic pine frame and cozy sitting area, also deck side (note: the bathroom is accessible through Bedroom #2 or off-deck, through the kitchen)
Bedroom #4 - King bed and private bath that looks out onto the deck.
Wheelchair Accessible
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING:
Streaming services are available, but guests must log in using their accounts.
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.
-Cancellations: Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive a full refund, with a $150.00 cancellation charge. Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive a 50% refund, plus a $150.00 cancellation charge.
No Cancellations Allowed for November, December, and January
- NO ANIMALS ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. SERVICE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED DUE TO THE HOMEOWNER BEING ALLERGIC. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Check-in instructions: On your arrival day, the reserving guest will receive a text with check-in instructions between 3:30 and 4:00 PM. Please stop by our office to retrieve your key from the lockbox.
- Parking: Free parking is available for 3 vehicles.
- County permit number: 001444
- Rental agreement: Please review our rental agreement for our house rules. You will receive an emailed version to sign, but if you prefer other options, please inquire.
- Age restrictions: Due to the new County of Ordinance 927.2, We no longer accept reservations for anyone under 21. Those under 25 will provide an additional security deposit of $250-$500 on the day of arrival.
-Seasonal wood delivery: There is a $25 fee per bundle (approximately 20 pieces) if available. Please provide at least 5 days' notice for a Friday arrival date or at least 3 days' notice for any other day of the week. Please note that there are no refunds for this service.
- Confirmation: Upon booking this property through Airbnb, New Spirit Vacation Homes will send you a direct email confirming your reservation. Attached to this confirmation will be a contract you need to review, sign, and send back within 24 hours.
- Incidentals: We reserve the right to request payment for any incidentals. This includes but is not limited to firewood, pet fees, special occasion requests, personal grocery drop-offs, pay-per-view movies or sporting events, and damaged property.
-Home Guarded with Noise Aware
NoiseAware never identifies specific guest sounds or records guests. Ever. FCC-certified privacy-safe NoiseAware measures decibel levels over time, giving you privacy-safe noise monitoring that prioritizes guest experience.
Contact us: If you have any questions, please contact our staff.
Bedroom #1 - King bed in a very large room with a cozy sitting area, jack and jill bathroom shared with Bedroom #2
The 3rd bathroom with clawfoot tub/shower is located between the grand room and the kitchen.
Bedroom #2 - Two double beds with jack & jill bathroom shared with Bedroom #1.
Bedroom #3 - Queen bed with a rustic pine frame and cozy sitting area, also deck side (note: the bathroom is accessible through Bedroom #2 or off-deck, through the kitchen)
Bedroom #4 - King bed and private bath that looks out onto the deck.
Wheelchair Accessible
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING:
Streaming services are available, but guests must log in using their accounts.
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.
-Cancellations: Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive a full refund, with a $150.00 cancellation charge. Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive a 50% refund, plus a $150.00 cancellation charge.
No Cancellations Allowed for November, December, and January
- NO ANIMALS ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. SERVICE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED DUE TO THE HOMEOWNER BEING ALLERGIC. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Check-in instructions: On your arrival day, the reserving guest will receive a text with check-in instructions between 3:30 and 4:00 PM. Please stop by our office to retrieve your key from the lockbox.
- Parking: Free parking is available for 3 vehicles.
- County permit number: 001444
- Rental agreement: Please review our rental agreement for our house rules. You will receive an emailed version to sign, but if you prefer other options, please inquire.
- Age restrictions: Due to the new County of Ordinance 927.2, We no longer accept reservations for anyone under 21. Those under 25 will provide an additional security deposit of $250-$500 on the day of arrival.
-Seasonal wood delivery: There is a $25 fee per bundle (approximately 20 pieces) if available. Please provide at least 5 days' notice for a Friday arrival date or at least 3 days' notice for any other day of the week. Please note that there are no refunds for this service.
- Confirmation: Upon booking this property through Airbnb, New Spirit Vacation Homes will send you a direct email confirming your reservation. Attached to this confirmation will be a contract you need to review, sign, and send back within 24 hours.
- Incidentals: We reserve the right to request payment for any incidentals. This includes but is not limited to firewood, pet fees, special occasion requests, personal grocery drop-offs, pay-per-view movies or sporting events, and damaged property.
-Home Guarded with Noise Aware
NoiseAware never identifies specific guest sounds or records guests. Ever. FCC-certified privacy-safe NoiseAware measures decibel levels over time, giving you privacy-safe noise monitoring that prioritizes guest experience.
Contact us: If you have any questions, please contact our staff.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
This home was perfect for a relaxing getaway for our two families. Comfortable sleeping and plenty of space to hang out. It was an easy walk into town and loved the sound of the creek just behind the cabin. We’ll definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Thank You
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing. The place was perfect for our family.
8.0 / 10.0
If I had to make any recommendations or requests, It would be that there are sheets on the beds, there was a mattress cover sheet but the one that you cover up with wasn't on the beds, actually there was one on the biggest room but not the other 3. Everything else was great. Thank You
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved almost everything about the cleanliness, cozy Cabin vibe with loads of room for all. We were six adults and one 5 year old. We truly had a magical experience partially due to the service setting us up beforehand. Seamless. Wonderful. Will come again soon!
8.0 / 10.0
Overall this was a great property, and was an amazing location. So close to town center and an easy walk or drive. The property is gorgeous, and we loved walking along the creek through the back yard. The house itself is huge and the bedrooms were spacious and clean. Plenty of clean towels and sheets. And the living room and kitchen were so cozy.
On the negative side, the back deck is ready to fall through in places and desperately needs to be replaced. We had to avoid the entire right side of the deck since multiple boards were so soft and clearly falling apart that were had a real fear of one of us (or one of the kids!) falling through. We were also really excited for the hot tub, but unfortunately none of the jets on half of the tub were working.
All in all, would definitely recommend, but it definitely needs some maintenance updates, especially for safety reasons.
8.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It is a beautiful home but clearly equipped more for winter than the extreme heat we are experiencing now. Please add more fans at least. There was no soap or body wash in the bathrooms. Much less shampoo/conditioner. One person forgot their phone charger at the cabin and the company has not responded to return it.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
March 2023 spent 3 days in this heavy snow heaven, post card like window view, warm kitchen, family room & bed rooms. Clean house, clear instructions, excellent stays.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay here, plenty of space for the 8 people. The view from the jacuzzi is gorgeous looking out over the deck into the forest. The kitchen was well stocked. Quick walk to the town. Perfect house and we'll stay again!
8.0 / 10.0
House was spotless very nice everything u need was there only thing was too old due to weather lose some outlet including Wi-Fi modem one night we had no internet but management was great and respond very fast definitely recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Our family of 6 had such a wonderful time at the cabin. Large and spacious. Everything you need. Close to town. Highly recommend. We will definitely come back.
8.0 / 10.0
Loved all the cozy furniture and charm of the cabin!
6.0 / 10.0
The house was awesome. Beautiful deck, roomy inside. Perfect for our group of friends. But after filling everything out on VRBO’s site the property manager wanted me to fill out a completely different application and send a copy of my credit card front and back. Why do I have to do that when I’ve already given all that info online?! When we asked about an early check in we were told it would be an additional fee so they could hire extra cleaners to get it ready. We had already been to the house and already knew it was ready so it was just a ruse to get more money. I’ve always had owners I’ve rented from on VRBO check up via email to see if everything is ok but did not hear anything from this property manager. So the bottom line is I’d rent the house again if it were under different management but I will not deal with the current management company again.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location as well as the furnishings and spaciousness of the house were all wonderful. Exactly as advertised and mentioned by previous reviews.
10.0 / 10.0
A perfect stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location, plenty of bedrooms, stop by the creek or walk to town. This location has everything you need for a great vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Truly a Cabin and Truly Fantastic!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I have rented houses many times, and I have to say this was by far the best experience I have ever had. Check-in was a breeze with the wonderful Niki. She was so welcoming , friendly, etc. We grabbed our keys and headed to the house.
The house is a true cabin. Every wall, ceiling, and floor was wood. The place was SPOTLESS! The back deck with very large table was fantastic for relaxing, and enjoying meals. The yard was great, and the hot tub was a perfect way to end our days. The main living area is huge, and allowed for fun games nights, and relaxing. Huge TV, and well stocked with games and puzzles.
The kitchen was truly the best stocked kitchen I have ever experienced! Every spice, pot, pan, knife, etc you would need they had. Honestly, it was wonderful.
This truly what all rental houses should strive for! Oops! I almost forgot to mention the location! Perfect for strolling into town to grab a beer at the brewery or and ice cream cone!
The house is a true cabin. Every wall, ceiling, and floor was wood. The place was SPOTLESS! The back deck with very large table was fantastic for relaxing, and enjoying meals. The yard was great, and the hot tub was a perfect way to end our days. The main living area is huge, and allowed for fun games nights, and relaxing. Huge TV, and well stocked with games and puzzles.
The kitchen was truly the best stocked kitchen I have ever experienced! Every spice, pot, pan, knife, etc you would need they had. Honestly, it was wonderful.
This truly what all rental houses should strive for! Oops! I almost forgot to mention the location! Perfect for strolling into town to grab a beer at the brewery or and ice cream cone!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I have rented houses many times, and I have to say this was by far the best experience I have ever had. Check-in was a breeze with the wonderful Niki. She was so welcoming , friendly, etc. We grabbed our keys and headed to the house. The house is a true cabin. Every wall, ceiling, and floor was wood. The place was SPOTLESS! The back deck with very large table was fantastic for relaxing, and enjoying meals. The yard was great, and the hot tub was a perfect way to end our days. The main living area is huge, and allowed for fun games nights, and relaxing. Huge TV, and well stocked with games and puzzles. The kitchen was truly the best stocked kitchen I have ever experienced! Every spice, pot, pan, knife, etc you would need they had. Honestly, it was wonderful. This truly what all rental houses should strive for! Oops! I almost forgot to mention the location! Perfect for strolling into town to grab a beer at the brewery or and ice cream cone!
10.0 / 10.0
Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location and house for kids!
8.0 / 10.0
Loved this Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was disappointed with the management company. I had made arrangement in advance for early check in and was told upon arrival that was no longer possible. Also, there was not sufficient explanation on the use of the TV, heating system or hot tub.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxation
We enjoyed our stay over the weekend. Well stocked, inviting and cozy.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!
What an incredible property! We couldn’t have had a better time!
10.0 / 10.0
Family getaway
We had a great time at Almost Heaven cabin, nice and big and well stocked with everything you need. You can do a short walk to town following the creek that runs behind the house. We definitely would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice cabin ,comfortable, clean , kitchen and bathroom supplies were available.
I was satisfied with cabin and services ,when we arrived heather was not working, I called office ,they sent someone within 10 minutes to fix it ,we enjoyed the rest of our stay with warm cabin.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved this cozy and quirky cabin!
It was a fun property to stay at with lots of vintage and rustic decor. The kids enjoyed the board games, Netflix, and the big yard in the back. We were able to walk to the nearby park and brewery which was fun. We loved having breakfast in the kitchen with the beautiful bay window looking into the trees and enjoyed a happy hour on the deck. There were a few hiccups but the property management company was very receptive and addressed everything right away. One of the mattresses needs to be replaced but it was fine for a weekend. Don't bother buying the wood from the property management company, it was too fresh and wouldn't catch fire. We had better luck burning wood we collected from the yard. Overall we really enjoyed ourselves and appreciated all the space for our three families.
6.0 / 10.0
Great Cabin Horrible Service
1st I'd like to say that the cabin was awesome! We had 7 adults and 2 kids 7 and 8. Comfortable and clean. But the property management company was horrible. Had to sign rental agreement with them even after signing up through VRBO. And they were very difficult and misleading with an early check-in. Finally after checking out half an hour late the rude lady at the rental office had the nerve to ask me "well what hapoened" then told me.i was lucky that they didn't have the place booked the day of our checkout. Stay away from this property management company!
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable property
Very cozy, comfortable property. Enjoyed our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Hands down best cabin I’ve stayed in.
Cozy. Spacious. Just loved it. Kitchen and living room were two separate places to hang out. Both with fireplaces and sitting area. We will be back for sure!
10.0 / 10.0
Mountain Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cabin was awesome, stayed there before and knew that was where we wanted to stay every time we came up to Idlywild! Spacious but charming- views are great and location is ideal.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and accomodations
This was the perfect location and property for an Idyllwild vacation.
8.0 / 10.0
Quaint Mountain Getaway
The house was perfect for our 2 families and grandparents. Warm and cozy. Lots of space. And just a quick jaunt to town. The place has pretty much all you need from space, plenty of beds and games for the kids and adults alike.
5.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was very clean.I was very happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:We rented Almost Heaven in May and here we are again. We just love it here - hiking, watching movies by the firelight, sitting on the back deck watching the lunar eclipse, playing cards, etc.etc. Can it get any better?
10.0 / 10.0
Almost Heaven is now our 2nd Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented Almost Heaven in May and here we are again. We just love it here - hiking, watching movies by the firelight, sitting on the back deck watching the lunar eclipse, playing cards, etc.etc. Can it get any better?
5.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was more than happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Four co-workers drove in...four drove out after three days of cooking, walking Idyllwild, and laughing a lot. The interior of the cabin was roomy and clean with a great fireplace to gather around. (The host left plenty of large logs to burn.) Pots and pans were plentiful in the kitchen. Coffee maker and WiFi worked like a charm. Beds were warm and there were spare blankets for all. If you're having a steak night, I'd recommend bringing the steaks in from wherever you're coming from. That's what we did and we didn't regret it.Note: The property is close to a private home that doesn't appear in the photos. It's not a big deal, but we were surprised to see how "isolated" the cabin looked in the pictures and how close to the nearby home it was in real life.
10.0 / 10.0
We'd Come Back
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Four co-workers drove in...four drove out after three days of cooking, walking Idyllwild, and laughing a lot. The interior of the cabin was roomy and clean with a great fireplace to gather around. (The host left plenty of large logs to burn.) Pots and pans were plentiful in the kitchen. Coffee maker and WiFi worked like a charm. Beds were warm and there were spare blankets for all.
If you're having a steak night, I'd recommend bringing the steaks in from wherever you're coming from. That's what we did and we didn't regret it.
Note: The property is close to a private home that doesn't appear in the photos. It's not a big deal, but we were surprised to see how "isolated" the cabin looked in the pictures and how close to the nearby home it was in real life.
If you're having a steak night, I'd recommend bringing the steaks in from wherever you're coming from. That's what we did and we didn't regret it.
Note: The property is close to a private home that doesn't appear in the photos. It's not a big deal, but we were surprised to see how "isolated" the cabin looked in the pictures and how close to the nearby home it was in real life.
5.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Four co-workers drove in...four drove out after three days of cooking, walking Idyllwild, and laughing a lot. The interior of the cabin was roomy and clean with a great fireplace to gather around. (The host left plenty of large logs to burn.) Pots and pans were plentiful in the kitchen. Coffee maker and WiFi worked like a charm. Beds were warm and there were spare blankets for all. If you're having a steak night, I'd recommend bringing the steaks in from wherever you're coming from. That's what we did and we didn't regret it.Note: The property is close to a private home that doesn't appear in the photos. It's not a big deal, but we were surprised to see how "isolated" the cabin looked in the pictures and how close to the nearby home it was in real life.
5.0 / 10.0
Almost Heaven is one of the best places we’ve ever stayed at. Wonderful floorplan, nice and warm cozy feel, and the place is stocked to the max. Lots of spices, pots and pans, extra paper products, linens.Everything functioned and worked great. Had a wonderful time and hope to come back again sometime soon.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice place for a short getaway
The property was nice and big, everything as advertised. It is a short walk from town. If there was one issue, Heating was a bit uneven, one bedroom baked and another was freezing. Otherwise we would recommend for a large group.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Place
Almost Heaven is one of the best places we’ve ever stayed at. Wonderful floorplan, nice and warm cozy feel, and the place is stocked to the max. Lots of spices, pots and pans, extra paper products, linens.
Everything functioned and worked great. Had a wonderful time and hope to come back again sometime soon.
10.0 / 10.0
Will be back!
Such an amazing experience at this property. The photos are beautiful, but doesn’t do it justice! The house is extremely spacious and gives so many options for privacy as well. Beautiful home! Can’t wait to be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Ambiance in the trees
This property has it all. Gorgeous trees all around, a creek and a large deck with a hot tub. We enjoyed classical french horn music in the morning thanks to the music camp down the road. A fantastic concert right across the creek at the amphitheater. Music floating through those gorgeous trees while we enjoyed cocktails and dinner on the very large deck. A perfect surprise and we all agreed it was the best part of the stay. The cabin is roomy and we loved the games and table in the front room. The all wood interior glows in the late afternoon and evening light. We were able to get a nice breeze through all the open windows. The claw foot tub next to the window in the bathroom was the perfect way to soak away the day and gaze at the trees and moon. The kitchen was large and well equipped. Cast iron pans. A fun surprise was the wet bar in the front room with fireplace. Great restaurants all around the town. This place is worth your time.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Idyllwild-Pine Cove?
The average price for a rental in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $373 per night. This rental is $530 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Almost Heaven! A charming cabin on the creek walk to town with spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Almost Heaven! A charming cabin on the creek walk to town with spa pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Almost Heaven! A charming cabin on the creek walk to town with spa?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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