Idyllwild · California
Idyllwild Cabin Rentals
Mountain cabins in the San Jacintos — where every weekend feels like a real escape.
Why book NewSpirit in Idyllwild
Real local management. No booking fees. 49+ properties.
Idyllwild sits at 5,300 feet in the San Jacinto Mountains, an hour from Palm Springs and two from Los Angeles. It's the closest real mountain town to Southern California's coastal cities — and it stays cool all summer. We've been managing cabin rentals here since 2004 and we live in the area: every cabin in our portfolio is personally walked, photographed, and supported by a local team. You will not get a chatbot in another time zone if your hot tub stops working at 9 p.m.
- 1Real mountain weather year-round — snow in winter, 75°F summers, none of the inland desert heat.
- 2Pet-friendly cabin selection larger than any other operator in town.
- 3No booking fees — what you see on the listing is what you pay (plus tax + cleaning).
- 424-hour local support from a real Idyllwild-based team.
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Idyllwild vacation rentals
4.6
The Dome (Idy Dome)
Idyllwild, California
$751/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
10 guests
Bathrooms
4 rooms
Bedrooms
5 rooms
Pets
No
4.8
The View
Idyllwild, California
$448/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
10 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
4.8
Big Rock Creek Lodge
Idyllwild, California
$441/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
7 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
4.7
Sunset Perch
Idyllwild, California
$352/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
8 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.6
Cozy Cottage
Idyllwild, California
$221/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.9
Fern Valley Cottage
Idyllwild, California
$297/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
4 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.8
Sky Rock Lodge
Idyllwild, California
$373/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
8 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
4.6
3 Gazing Stars
Idyllwild, California
$518/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
8 guests
Bathrooms
3 rooms
Bedrooms
4 rooms
Pets
No
4.7
Lazy Bear Cabin
Idyllwild, California
$345/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
4.8
Little Dairy Manor
Idyllwild, California
Contact for rates
Maximum
8 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
4 rooms
Pets
No
4.9
Little Dairy Haven
Idyllwild, California
$250/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
2 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
0 room
Pets
No
4.3
Whispering Ridge Cabin
Idyllwild, California
$400/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
10 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
4 rooms
Pets
No
5
Hidden Heaven
Idyllwild, California
$314/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.7
Knotting Hill
Idyllwild, California
$322/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
8 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
4.9
The Pinnacle
Idyllwild, California
$924/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
16 guests
Bathrooms
3 rooms
Bedrooms
7 rooms
Pets
No
4.9
Peaceful Pines
Idyllwild, California
Contact for rates
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
4.8
Moonlight Mountain Retreat
Idyllwild, California
$543/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
14 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
4 rooms
Pets
No
4.9
Tuckett Inn
Idyllwild, California
$218/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
4 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
0 room
Pets
No
4.6
Foxtail
Idyllwild, California
$266/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.9
Serenity Cabin
Idyllwild, California
$241/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
4 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.8
Idyllwild Dairy Hen
Idyllwild, California
$322/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
Lilac Charmer
Idyllwild, California
Contact for rates
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.9
Boulder Bungalow
Idyllwild, California
$583/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
8 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
4.8
Wolf's Creek
Idyllwild, California
$507/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
10 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
4 rooms
Pets
No
5
Almost Heaven
Idyllwild, California
$457/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
10 guests
Bathrooms
3 rooms
Bedrooms
4 rooms
Pets
No
4.9
Scout's Hideaway
Idyllwild, California
$258/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
4 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
5
Mountain View
Idyllwild, California
$338/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.3
Alpine Lodge
Idyllwild, California
$299/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.5
Peaceful Cabin
Idyllwild, California
$330/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
4 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
5
Tahquitz Chalet
Idyllwild, California
$221/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
4 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.9
Oasis at Riposo
Idyllwild, California
$344/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
4 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
4.8
Stay Awhile Lodge
Idyllwild, California
$593/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
10 guests
Bathrooms
3 rooms
Bedrooms
5 rooms
Pets
No
4.4
Rocky Raccoon
Idyllwild, California
$302/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
5
In the Pines
Idyllwild, California
$373/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
8 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
5
Glen View Retreat
Idyllwild, California
$426/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
5
Pine Ridge
Idyllwild, California
$331/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
8 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
4.5
Tahquitz View Drive
Idyllwild, California
Contact for rates
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
1 room
Pets
No
Sunset
Idyllwild, California
Contact for rates
Maximum
10 guests
Bathrooms
3 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
4.5
Daydream Retreat
Idyllwild, California
$193/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
5
Fox Den Lodge
Idyllwild, California
$485/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
10 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
4 rooms
Pets
No
5
Tree Haus
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California
$370/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
5 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
Happy Pine Tree
Idyllwild, California
Contact for rates
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
Tranquil Sky Retreat
Idyllwild, California
$2,996/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
10 guests
Bathrooms
4 rooms
Bedrooms
4 rooms
Pets
No
Alapaap @Ynion Summit
Idyllwild, California
$370/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
3 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
1 room
Pets
No
Amihan @Ynion Summit
Idyllwild, California
$342/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
3 guests
Bathrooms
1 room
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
A Frame Cottage
Idyllwild, California
$294/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
Idyllwild Overlook
Idyllwild, California
$714/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
4.8
Haven Dome
Idyllwild, California
$375/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
10 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
3 rooms
Pets
No
Manzanita View
Idyllwild, California
$462/ nightall-in avg
Maximum
6 guests
Bathrooms
2 rooms
Bedrooms
2 rooms
Pets
No
While you're here
Things to do in Idyllwild
Suicide Rock + Tahquitz Peak hikes
Two of the cleanest granite-summit day hikes in SoCal, both starting from the village.
Idyllwild Town Crier district
Walkable cluster of cafés, the Idyllwild Pizza Co, Higher Grounds coffee, and the Strawberry Creek Inn restaurant.
Mount San Jacinto State Park
Aerial tram up from Palm Springs lands you near the summit ridge — a one-cabin, two-climates day trip.
Snow play at Humber Park
Sledding, snowshoeing, and (most winters) chains-required scenery without driving to Big Bear.
Stargazing
Idyllwild is in a designated dark-sky region — one of the best meteor-shower spots within driving distance of LA.
Frequently asked
Idyllwild vacation rental FAQ
- Are pets allowed in Idyllwild cabins?
- Most NewSpirit cabins in Idyllwild are pet-friendly. Each listing page shows the pet policy and pet fee for that specific cabin. We have one of the largest dog-friendly cabin selections in town.
- How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Idyllwild?
- About 2 hours via the 60 East and Highway 243. Coming from Orange County, plan 2 to 2.5 hours. From San Diego it is roughly 2.5 hours.
- Does Idyllwild get snow?
- Yes. Idyllwild typically sees several snow events between December and March. Tire chains are required during active snow on Highway 243.
- Are NewSpirit Idyllwild rentals cheaper than Airbnb?
- Booking the same cabin direct through us is consistently cheaper than booking through Airbnb or VRBO once those platforms add their service fees. We charge no booking fee on our site.
- What is the cell service like in Idyllwild?
- Verizon and AT&T are reliable in town. Some cabins on the outskirts have weaker signal; every cabin has Wi-Fi.
- Is Idyllwild kid-friendly?
- Very. Most cabins are family lodges with multiple bedrooms, fenced areas, and easy access to playgrounds, the village ice cream shop, and the gentler trails (Ernie Maxwell Scenic, Deer Springs Trailhead area).
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