This property's pictures are very deceiving, very overpriced for the condition. Property very old and not maintained. Broken wall heater, leaking fridge, walkway unsafe, overgrown brush. Deck old and unsafe, nails protruding out. Animal hair on spare bed sheets. Dirty living room pillows. Spider inside the sheets of other bedroom. Master bed old and dipped in. No broom for clean up. Shower rusted.

Not even close to luxury which mentioned on website ((

This was a lovely cabin as pictured, I would recommend bringing some of your own bathroom and bedding supplies depending on how many folks are staying, but it was beautiful and cozy!

I took my adult daughter and a friend here to celebrate their birthdays, be in nature and relax. The house was perfect! Very quaint and plenty of room to have our own space and be together! We loved the hot tub, yard and the neighborhood. We had everything we needed to cook and even bake. I will definitely return and recommend it to anyone who wants a peaceful getaway! Would be great for a family with small kids too!

Pros: * Cute little cabin. Rather kitschy but charming if that's your thing. * Very cozy, very nice for riding out a snowy weekend. * Wood-burning fireplaces are wonderful and this one was just fine. * Hot tub was great (even post snowstorm) * Wifi worked fine * Covered parking was a big deal in the snow. Cons: * Communication with the property management company was quite bad. My wife and I are weirdos that travel with our cats and while the listing was noted as pet-friendly, we always want to doublecheck with the owners that they are OK with cats and not just dogs. I did so through VRBO when I booked (no response), then I did it the next day when they property management company sent me 4 or 5 additional contracts and waivers to sign (no response, also a little off-putting), then I followed up a week later when I still hadn't heard anything (no response). Eventually a day before the trip, someone noticed I hadn't turned in the forms and the Cat Issue became a problem. We were told the day before we were scheduled to leave that that while dogs were $25-$35/day, cats were TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY dollars per day, per cat! Cat dander you see. Totally different than dog dander. Have to shampoo the carpets in this house that is 80% hardwood floors. Yes, quite. To their credit, they eventually dropped the issue and agreed to charge $35/day per cat which was fine, but I just knew this was going to be an issue and sure enough it was. * Heat in the master bedroom was out, but they provided two space heaters which did the job well enough. * The cabin was remarkably underprovisioned. Very few utensils, cookware (the broiler pan was the closest thing to a baking sheet we could find), wood, miscellaneous leftover spices, etc. Apparently some of these are available at the rental office, but we didn't know that because we got in so late we missed check-in. Fair enough.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely three night stay enjoying the snow with our two dogs at this rental. Great location, only one mile walk to town. The cabin is a little shabbier than the pictures indicate, but all in all it was comfortable & cute. The cabin doesn't have central heat, only one wall heater working (in the living room), & only one small space heater working (though there were two). Once you get the fire going, the living room is nice & toasty but I would definitely suggest asking the rental company for an extra space heater if you end up using the extra bedroom. We enjoyed our quiet stay, romping in the snow with the dogs, & sitting in the Jacuzzi on the deck. Definitely worth the stay.

1. Very nice interior wood-cabin feel, definitely cozy. Nice fireplace. Cozy living room couch and chairs. Kitchen was a good size for 2-3 ppl to work in at a time and had plenty of flatware, mugs, glasses, forks knives etc. Bring your own sharp knife, this place had terrible, dull and dangerous cheap knives! Cookware was decent at best. No cookie sheets on premise. 2. Beds were okay as far as comfort. 3. Main (common) bathroom shower, which was roughly 2 1/2‘ x 2 1/2‘ was terrible - either freezing cold or scalding hot (everyone wound up using the master bedrooms shower). 4. Medium bedrooms bed was NOT “sanitized”. It had crumbs in it, dog hair, human hair and an funky odor. The couple staying in that room was VERY unhappy with this discovery (“especially during COVID, I mean come’on!”) 5. Oven smoked pretty heavily due to gunk on the base of it. 6. Something was leaking with the refrigerator constantly. The interior roof of the fridge which was attached to the freezer was dripping from 2 different places and our food throughout the whole weekend was getting wet. Puddles would form on top of food items and when you would go to grab something you’d wind up having to wipe up the floor and shelves after spilling the puddle that you didn’t realize was there. We had to arrange our food to create space for two separate water catchers. It was very frustrating constantly having to soak up puddles and empty nasty water cups. 7. The dining room table was so janky and wobbly we couldn’t use it. While the table by the front window was also a little loose it was much better than the other and that is where we had all of our meals. 8. Coffee maker was okay, no issues. 9. House heat was great! Kicked on easy and warmed up fast. 10. The outdoor jacuzzi was of decent quality (One of those professional blowup kind) and could comfortably fit four adults but no more than that unless you’re trying to get real close to each other! BUT, the cleanliness of it was a 6.5 out of 10 rating in my opinion. While they did treat the water prior to our arrival there was still a fresh brown gunk line at the water level which was pretty offputting. It could’ve used a better scrub! Nobody wants to be sitting in a Jacuzzi that’s forming brown foamy Jacuzzi bubbles, yuck! OVERALL - The atmosphere of this cabin in the woods was very nice but this home is definitely very old, has housed a lot of people who have not respected it and it is filled with old janky appliances.

My friend and I were looking for a property that was dog friendly, had a spa, an open floor plan and I thought I had found the perfect spot! It's a great location and has a lot of potential, but I just want to make sure that other renters have the right expectations. I booked a few months in advance and saw the most recent reviews mentioning a broken heater and a stove burner so I reached out to the property manager to ensure that gets addressed and I had the proper expectations. First, they responded to the other reviewer that they fixed the burner... LOL! They literally just covered it with foil. Second, I asked about the broken heater and they assured me it was because people didn't know how to use it... LOL! I arrived in the master bedroom to find a "Doesn't work" sticker above the thermostat. I must say though there was a nice portable heater in the master. The second bedroom has a gray heater where the one and off button completely does not work. I'm just glad I went with my girlfriend and we ended up sleeping in the same bed. The location is fantastic and the space is nice. However, the pictures do not include random pieces of furniture that had been pushed in every corner where it did feel a bit cluttered. The lighting in the kitchen is not the best, but it's not too bad if you don't plan to cook too much. Overall, the reason why I am leaving this detailed review of my grievances is because I reached out to the property manager prior to my stay to confirm and I was given misinformation. It's not like I was going to request a refund or discount... I really just wanted to make sure I prepared properly. So for this reason, I was disappointed especially for the price I paid.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A private and comfortable getaway nestled in the quiet community of Idyllwild. We brought our dog and had a great 4 days relaxing by the fire in the living room together, and cooking up homemade meals. Very close to town- we walked there in 15 minutes. It was 85 degrees outside during our stay but inside the house remained very cool (even without AC). The only comment I have for improvements is the stove- one of the burners did not work. And when we checked in, we were told the BBQ may not be working. With the maintenance fees we paid for the booking, we hoped we were paying for maintained appliances. If you plan on grilling or cooking up a feast, you might want to call and check about the appliances ahead of time. Overall a good stay, I would recommend this place.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property location was great and the staff was great to work with. It needed a deep cleaning (cobwebs and dust). Not all heating units were functioning (master bedroom and bathroom, dining room). Renters should be advised that no soap or shampoo are provided. House could benefit from a substantial update. For what we paid, we were disappointed in the overall condition of the property.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was very nice. The pictures do make it look a bit bigger than it actually is but the nice thing about the house it the deck. We spent so much time out there amongst the trees that it was fantastic. The decor reminds you of when you were growing up. They even had an old fashioned pencil sharpener. The kitchen was usable for some light cooking. Some of the pans and utensils were pretty lightweight. The location was pretty good as it is close to downtown. They say you can walk but it's a pretty hefty walk uphill to get back home. It's a short drive though.

My husband and I stayed at Lilac House for two nights. This was our first getaway since the pandemic began, and we really enjoyed it. The cabin is very cute and is just a short drive from town. If you like to cook, there are two well-stocked grocery stores nearby. If you like to sleep in, bring an eye mask and earplugs (lots of birds singing their hearts out!)

This cabin was the perfect spot for our weekend getaway. My daughter loved the decor, especially the rotary phone in her bedroom!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely, cozy cabin in the woods

Great hot tub and fireplace. Cozy setting. Nearby hiking. Walking distance from town but feels out of the way & tucked in the woods.

The house was just right for our trip. It is cozy and comfortable. Need an upgrade on the TV to a bigger one above the fire place. But I would not stay more than a weekend. The shower in the second bathroom is awful. If you are staying in cold months the bathroom in the master bedroom takes forever to warm up.

I don’t have no complain.

Loved the rustic cabin feel. Such a great stay!

Very easy process. The management company was very communicative.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Wife fell in love with the cabin at frist sight.

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: My wife and have stayed with New Spirit several times and this last time didn't disappoint. Lilac has plenty of room inside for two, a charming and comfortable living and dining area, all with wooded and scenic views. The fireplace is a must!

We had a great weekend get away. The lilac house is a Homey cabin in the woods that is rustic, well kept, and wonderful. We plan on coming back soon.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely loved our stay at the Lilac house. The second I pulled up, I felt a sense of peace and tranquillity. The house amenities were fantastic and the area is very quite and just a short drive into town! I will absolutely be staying here again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I took my father on 3-night get-away in Idyllwild. We needed a one level home and a hot tub. This home was ideal. The beds were comfortable and the cabin was very cozy. The only complaint I have is the shower in the second bedroom. I could not adjust the water temperature and could not use it.

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: We had a nice, relaxing time staying at Lilac House. The fireplace was great, and the place was a good size for the 2 of us (though there is another bedroom for guests). The place was clean and well stocked with kitchen items, and was a very short drive to town. We would definitely stay here again!

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: This was a great place to stay after having proposed to my new fiancee on top of Tahquitz. It was clean and cozy had a very nice master bedroom and bathroom arrangement. The fireplace and jacuzzi were both wonderful for relaxing after our climb. I would recommend this place to others.

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: All was great from the reservation process to the stay.