We had a great family getaway in the pines! Positives: spacious, comfortable beds, very clean, inviting living room with fireplace, sooooo many board games, movie room with extensive dvd collection, quiet area, responsive host, spectacular views! Cons: the only con I can think of is that the kitchen is not super well organized or stocked- but that might be because we are a family of cooks. It does have all the basics one would need to cook a great meal, just don’t expect a gourmet kitchen.

We were a group of long time friends ~all women. Great location, quiet neighborhood. Large house with good sleeping arrangements. The place is old and things a little tired, but overall quite accommodating & comfortable. The host is a terrific communicator! Thanks! We enjoyed our stay!

Great location; spacious with enough seating areas to allow for privacy and also for entire family activities. We loved the view from the deck and enjoyed bird watching.

We were a group of 8 women for annual women's retreat. The views are beautiful and plenty of space. The house was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub. The kitchen layout is great for group meals but there definitely needs to be some updated pans in the kitchen and some of the cupboards are falling apart. The stove is pretty old and one of the main burners only worked on high. We did a lot of cooking so this was somewhat of an issue. Not major flaws but should be addressed for a rental that caters to larger groups. The owner James was very nice in our communication.

Beautiful house, gorgeous views, amazing property! Cannot believe what we got for the money-so worth it! Will definitely be looking at this listing again if we return to the area!!!

The Location of and view from this property is amazing! The only issues we had were lack of cleanliness of the interior of the home and yard. Inside is In need of a deep cleaning. Every plate, glass, utensil we tried to use needed to be washed before use. Bath towels were stained and smelled so musty we washed those prior to use also. The exterior/yard has the potential to be incredible but it is cluttered with old potted plants and is very overgrown, in need of a good yard cleanup. there were also numerous bottle caps, straws, ribbons etc all over the yard. Took my kids and grandkids on this trip and we had a great time.

The Lookout Lodge blew us away, exceeded our expectations on how grand, serene, comfortable, and clean it was. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!

Very enjoyable stay and scenic! Great space with a nice relaxing jacuzzi. Love every bit of it!

The house was beautiful and you can't beat the location. Amazing views, comfortable beds and a wonderful experience. Will definitely stay here again!

Our family had a great stay at Lookout Lodge. It was a big beautiful lodge with huge property and great views. It snowed while we were there, so we got everything we wanted out of the trip.

Loved it

Our group consisted of 4 couples, a single and two kids and the place was more than spacious both inside and out. Plenty of deck space overlooking the valley for afternoon cocktails. The dining room area and table was a little small for our group but we didn’t have a formal sit down meal. The hot tub is hidden down below the main house and is worth the trek. Secluded on the hillside you feel like you are on a separate property. I wouldn’t recommend this property to people with toddlers or walking issues. There are stairs and uneven ground throughout the property but if you don’t have an issue with that it’s easily doable, even after having our fill of the local brewery. We brought our own grill(traeger snobs) but they had two grills on site except they are on the bottom floor below the kitchen which would have made for a bit of a hike. Overall, a great place and we would definitely come back again. Communication was great and check in and out was a breeze. The location was right outside of town but far enough to feel secluded. Can’t wait for our next get together here.

Absolutely loved my experience with the property. 😃

Absolutely loved my experience with the property.

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this special property. It had been over 5 years ago and so happy we were able to stay again. The home is beautiful inside and love the outside areas too (so much to explore) We came up for three midweek days and enjoyed our stay. My favorite room is the living room with the welcoming furniture, amazing views from every window, and great fireplace(thanks for all the available wood). Sunset brings a beautiful glow into the room. I also had a chance to walk to Inspiration Point and catch the sunset coming through the trees and views of the mountain. We all loved our stay and plan on returning soon for great meals, relaxation and family time. Thank you to Kathleen for being there to answer any questions or requests. Can't wait for our next visit!

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this special property. It had been over 5 years ago and so happy we were able to stay again. The home is beautiful inside and love the outside areas too (so much to explore) We came up for three midweek days and enjoyed our stay. My favorite room is the living room with the welcoming furniture, amazing views from every window, and great fireplace(thanks for all the available wood). Sunset brings a beautiful glow into the room. I also had a chance to walk to Inspiration Point and catch the sunset coming through the trees and views of the mountain. We all loved our stay and plan on returning soon for great meals, relaxation and family time. Thank you to Kathleen for being there to answer any questions or requests. Can't wait for our next visit!

We really enjoyed the weekend we spent at the lodge. There was ample space for everyone. We enjoyed the deck and the grass area outside.The lodge is spacious and has a full bathroom on each level, the kitchen is big and has everything you need for cooking. However as noted in previous post, there are not big pots. We brought our own to boil some lobsters. The lodge was clean and it’s aGood distance other residents. I used the Jacuzzi and it was really relaxing. Overall we really enjoyed the weekend getaway and would recommend this lodge to others.

We really enjoyed the weekend we spent at the lodge. There was ample space for everyone. We enjoyed the deck and the grass area outside. The lodge is spacious and has a full bathroom on each level, the kitchen is big and has everything you need for cooking. However as noted in previous post, there are not big pots. We brought our own to boil some lobsters. The lodge was clean and it’s a Good distance other residents. I used the Jacuzzi and it was really relaxing. Overall we really enjoyed the weekend getaway and would recommend this lodge to others.

Great place for a family get together. Lots of activities including games, puzzles, a spa, and croquet. Enjoyed wonderful views while watching the kids and grandkids having fun. Had one small issue with the garbage disposal and someone was there and had it fixed literally within minutes!

The home and property was beautiful and just as described. The check in and out process was smooth. We were lucky to have snow on our trip, which made it magical. All furniture was comfortable and the size of the house was accommodating for our 9 guests. The only down side was the hot tub needed to be drained and cleaned, so it was out of commission for almost 2 days(bummer). However, we appreciated the owner taking care of it. We would suggest upgrading the cookware to make it easier to cook for large groups. Would love to stay again if given the opportunity.

The home and location are great, easy to access from downtown Idyllwild. The setting is unbelievable, some of the best views we've seen. We got snowed in, which was fun but provided some additional challenges. Kathleen was there every step of the way, answering our texts and phone calls literally within minutes. We loved our stay and would come back in a heartbeat.

The views and beauty of Lookout Lodge is breathtaking. We rented this cabin for our daughters Wedding. It was perfect! The set up on the grass area provided us plenty of room to accommodate 35 people for the service and a buffet lunch but there is room for a larger wedding. Inside, the cabin is spacious and it was very clean. The owners, Jim and Kathleen, were very helpful and responded quickly to questions. We could tell Kathleen was a very nice person from our phone/texts/emails communications with her. They even had suggestions for me to find setup/servers which worked out great. And boy did I need them! Although we did not meet Jim and Kathleen, personally, we know they are special people who offered us a beautiful day to to remember. The newlyweds loved it! You will not be disappointed staying in this cabin for a vacation or a special event. Thank you so much, The Tobias Family and Klein newlyweds

My extended family had a wonderful long weekend at Lookout Lodge. The place was perfect for the six of us. It was very quiet and private, but still close enough to drive easily into town, and had amazing views from the deck!

Well kept, clean. Very nice for family getting together, relax, spend good time with great surrounding view. Need a new microwave (still 5 stars for whole stay). Thanks for sharing your home.

This was our fourth stay at the Lodge. Once again we decided that it is a great place for a family vacation. The house is comfortable, the kitchen is well equipped , the views are breathtaking and there is plenty of room for children to run around and play. The owners continue to make upgrades and improvements including a new hot tub. We will be back again!

We loved staying at Kathleen's lodge for a weekend getaway. It was perfect for three families with little ones. We appreciated all of the space, board games, artistic touches, and other amenities. It was nice that everyone had room to spread out if needed but also that great room was perfect for hanging out with everyone by the fire. Kathleen was very friendly and available. Check in and check out was a breeze. Thank you again!

This house is incredible. My only hesitation in posting this review is that someone might book it the next time I want to go back! There’s plenty of space for a big group and a big open kitchen for cooking. Tons of land in the back for dogs to run around and a gameroom that has any game you could possibly want to play. And the views!! If this house is available don’t think twice, just book it!

We really enjoyed this house for our recent reunion and celebration! Kathleen was patient and helpful with our questions as we prepared for the trip. We were eight adults and two children and found plenty of space to both spread out and be together. We enjoyed our meals in the dining room, the balcony Terrace and in the garden. The children enjoyed exploring the property climbing trees, climbing rocks and playing with the huge selection of games and video games. The kitchen had everything we needed and more, especially a coffee maker and beans grinder! We had a great time taking walks in the area, especially to inspiration point, a great place to see the sunset and hey invigorating walk and distance from the house. A small note is that if you are planning on using all of the bedrooms, they are comfortable and cozy, except for the lower level bedroom and bathroom,which is less comfortable than the others. Highly recommend this house!

Everything worked out perfect for all three of our families in the beautiful, stunning Lookout Lodge. We got just enough snow for the girls, we were close to town and restaurants, and the house was the perfect size. Thank you Kathleen for sharing your house with us. The experiences will last a lifetime!

We absolutely loved our time at Lookout Lodge. The house is incredible, and broken up over three stories, making it great for families on holiday together. The outdoor space is wonderful and well designed with countless amenities. We will definitely be staying again.

This was our second time at the house. We had been there with another couple and said that we would like to have a weekend with our kids and grand kids to share....create new memories. The weather was perfect as was the entire weekend. Thanks so much! Lisa

Our group had so much fun this weekend! The Lookout Lodge was beautiful and everything we were looking for. We are definitely wanting to come back again!