Hear from our guests about their experiences with New Spirit Vacation Homes.
We had a wonderful time even though it was really hot. We enjoyed two long hikes and lots of great meals out.
First of all we picked this place because two of my friends has both been there last year, and when i got there, i really understand why they recommended this place:
1. Super privacy with breathtaking views.
2. Outdoor Jacuzzi with stars allover the sky.
3. Outdoor BBQ with big patio.
4. Huge Private parking lot.
5. Comfortable rooms with bright natural sunlight.
There are more and more to talk about this place as it truly make us feel like a GETAWAY trip. We will for sure be back soon!
This is our third time renting from Sprit and this place - once again - does not disappoint, The house is very nice and the deck is extremely comfortable. And I cannot say enough about the view. If possible, it is ever better than described. The house was clean and ready to go. They outfit it like a hotel! They even have robes! Six adults (my family) went up for Thanksgiving and there was everything we would need to cook our feast.
Finally - service is amazing. They are extremely responsive.
Will be back - and if you can't get this house, we can vouch for Spirit on any home.
Staying at The View and with New Spirit is always a wonderful getaway and vacation. We came out for Spring break and my birthday. There were a few minor issues that, as usual, were remedied in one way or another almost immediately. If I make a phone call, it is always returned almost immediately. The view from this home is fantastic. The outdoor seating area is a great place to entertain and enjoy your family and friends. Very well appointed and plenty of room for everyone. The downstairs master is private and has it's own entrance as well. Great for families! I have been with New Spirit for at least two years and I will go nowhere else for my vacation needs. Thank you Monica, Nikki and Anthony for your unending professionalism and smiles!
We have been vacationing at Lilly Rock Lodge for about 5 Years. We love the tasteful rustic cabin decor, the open floor plan which allows for comfortable family gatherings. We love everything - pool table, games, jacuzzi, outdoor deck ,multiple window views of Lilly rock and surrounding Mountains. The kitchen has all the necessary cookware to cook a family meal. Thank you for continuing to provide an awesome experience. The Spirit rental company was excellent providing the information we needed for an awesome stay.
We had plenty of room to relax. Quiet areas for reading, a nice kitchen, and a pool table for family fun.
This house was the perfect spot for a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend. The house has giant windows overlooking Strawberry Creek below and Suicide Rock above. An incredible location to say the least. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a great meal. The hot tub was HOT and had great jets. The Master Bedroom was hard to leave. The windows looking out at the mountain are like a massive nature TV. I could have watched the birds soar and the trees sway for hours each morning. This place is a real gem and we'll be back!
We had a FABULOUS time at Upper Rim Rock! The house was very comfortable, the deck was amazing and the overall ambiance was incredible. Can't wait to do it again!
Sunset Perch was the perfect location for our recent getaway. What a view!! Gorgeous sunrise and sunset. The cabin had everything to make our stay pleasant. Kitchen was equipped for all our cooking/baking needs. The bbq and hot tub was a big plus. Very peaceful location and cabin was very cozy and inviting. Love all the big windows. Overall, a very enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Second time staying in this house and absolutely love it!!!!
Christmas holiday in Idylwild. Cottage was perfect. Very clean and well appointed. There was even a full size/decorated Christmas tree in the living room. Nestled among the pine trees with a large deck. Great location - easy walk to the center of town. Property manager was very helpful and responsive.
My son loved climbing to the loft. I enjoyed the location with a forest for a backyard. I think there is a deer trail that runs through it, two walked through the day we left. The carpet and some details were a bit dated, but that’s about the only thing I could say about the place. Loved having a wood burning fireplace.
Overall Fern Valley Cottage suited our needs just fine. We chose to have breakfast and dinner in the house and lunch at local restaurants. We enjoyed being able to spend time on the patio and enjoying the trees and the animals.
Great Cabin - Lots of room and easy walk to town / big yard. Only thing I'd note is while the backyard is fenced in, if you have a smaller dog, not sure the fence would keep them in, and there was one place we had to move some stuff to block a missing section of fence. Not an issue with our St. Bernard though (who liked the cabin and yard as well) and is just way too big and clumsy to escape.
We recently got away to this perfect mountain cabin. Idyllwild is such a cute town with breathtaking scenery. The house was well maintained and had all the listed amenities. The bunk house was perfect for the kids and the two bedrooms were great with comfortable beds and plenty of linen. The hot tub was fun for the kids and we were lucky enough to have snow and use the driveway as a sledding hill. Such a perfect weekend, thank you.
Very happy with everything! Loved the white notebook with all of the importance information!
The whole process was fairly simple and straightforward upon check in. Everything was as the pictures showed. Great view of the golf course as the 3rd green is in your backyard. My family came and watched me the play the 3rd and tee off on the par 3, 4th. Amenities are great down to the really nice air mattresses. Would stay and recommend again.
This home was in a great location, beautiful home very nicely decorated with all necessary amenities! We love golf and were able to get out to play, enjoyed the pool and the patio in the evenings. Will definitely be returning, thank you Spirit Vacations and to the owners!
Spent a 4-day weekend at the home with 3 adults and 4 active children (ages 5, 7, 7 and 8yo). The kids had a blast playing around the creek that runs just 10 yards from the back deck, and we walked along the trail to town (takes 5-30 mins depending on how distracted you get with the beautiful trees and playground!). The fireplace was toasty and kitchen was well-stocked, though one of the stove burners didn't work and it's a really old stove/oven and dishwasher. Everything else was wonderful and we will definitely return for a future visit!
The perfect retreat for a family and friends. Our daughter loved exploring the property and we all really enjoyed the layout of the space. Plenty of privacy with the separate upstairs and downstairs. An amazing library of books and games to enjoy and an absolutely beautiful deck with the most epic views of the mountains and rock formations surrounding Idyllwild. The hosts are so accommodating and friendly as well. Definitely will come back.
This wonderful cabin exceeded my expectations! The photos don't do it justice.
When you walk in, there's a huge fireplace & a grand piano in the front room, it feels like coming home. Giant wrap around windows and deck show all the beauty surrounding it: large pines & peek-a-boo views of the mountains.
The cabin is very close to the town center, so that made it very convenient. It's about a mile walk into town, or a two minute drive.
There was ample space to move around comfortably with the six of us. The kitchen has everything you need. We did not use the oven, which looked like a throwback from the 1970s, but all the other appliances were new.
The decor & architecture is lovely and has a real cabin-in-the-woods feel about it. Some of the cabin components were dated, but that just added to the charm of the place.
The management office was very professional & they even sent me a text during our stay to see if we were enjoying our stay. The entire booking process was easy & I felt confident things were going to be great well before our arrival.
I would recommend bringing matches & kindling for a fire and avoid buying wood from this guy who was selling it from the back of his truck in the town center. We got ripped off... lol!
I also suggest that if you're going to order wood from the company that New Spirit recommends, that you give them a three day notice before your arrival. Nowhere was it stated in the information that we needed to give them notice, so on the day of our arrival and request for wood, they were unable to deliver. No big deal in light of everything else being great & you can purchase wood in town from reputable sellers.
Because this is a small town, there are limited restaurant choices. We were there during a three day weekend & it was impossible to find a place to eat that didn't have a two hour wait.
I would highly recommend this company and their properties and
We arrived at dusk and quickly built a fire. From the skylights above we could hear the rain and hunkered down with a couple good books from the owner’s library. We ate a pizza we bought from Fratello’s down in the village, and drifted off to sleep in the comfy bedroom upstairs. As we discovered, the downstairs has accommodations for 6 in two more bedrooms and full bath (the upstairs has a full bath as well). The skylit kitchen has every appliance and utensil imaginable, including brand new fridge and soundless dishwasher. The enormous wrap-around deck, partially under a large overhang, provided a great dog run when it was raining. The cabin is sited at the end of a private driveway, and angled for privacy. Hard to leave it a few days later, but we will be back!
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!
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!
We had a great stay! The house is well kept and clean and spacious. There was a foot of snow on the ground when we arrived and it made for a perfect vacation.
This little cottage was the PERFECT one-person-plus-dog getaway destination. We came up from LA for the 4th of July week to escape from the fireworks mayhem in the city, and I'm happy to say the loudest noise we heard the whole time was the tree frogs. This is a sweet little cottage, with all the amenities that were promised: total privacy, comfy bed, TV (once I figured out how to use it), good wifi, nice kitchen and bathroom, enough space to spread out a bit, a fine hot tub, and best of all, a private fenced yard for the dog to run around in. We hiked a little, went to town for coffee and groceries, and I had a wonderful massage down the road. I'm so happy to have found this little haven of peace and quiet.
Property is small but not tiny. It will be OK for a couple and feels very cozy. The private backyard isn't much, but the spa is spectacular, especially at night. The property is in a shared area with another house, so parking might be tricky if the other house has more than a couple vehicles. Just a few minutes walk from the main town area and great for star gazing or just generally relaxing.
We loved our long weekend in Idyllwild at Golden Sunshine. This is a very charming, welcoming home with everything you need for a relaxing weekend in the woods. The kitchen was well-equipped for cooking great meals, the living spaces were great for playing games, watching movies and hanging out with friends. We spent some time playing games on the deck and would have loved a few more adirondack chairs for watching the sunset, but other than that we had the best time. Would recommend for couples and families looking for a spacious home in a relaxing environment with excellent views. Also, an easy 7 min drive to town for food and amenities.
Our time at Golden Sunshine was magical. I t is a peaceful place perched on top of the mountainside. We sat on the wonderful wrap around deck and watched the sunset. We were there for a brief time but felt as if we got a lovely respite which renew and reentered us. Thank you for all that the New spirit star did to make our stay so great.
This house was perfect for our family of four with plenty of room to spare. The house is bigger than you would think with many balconies and outdoor seating areas to enjoy the views. Everything was in working order and immaculate. The management company was very responsive. They were even able to deliver an order of wood even though it was less than 3 days notice as required. They went above and beyond. We have told family and friends what a great home it was and the location was perfect. A 15 min walk to town and secluded from other neighbors. We will definitely book this place again.
Nice place for peace & quiet. Comfortable beds, a lot of areas for family. Close to town. Nice hot tub. I'd book again.
This is a peaceful cabin, set well back from the street, with space for a full family with a large table in the dining area and lots of seating around the wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is well supplied, all appliances work well. We enjoyed the gas grill and especially enjoyed waking up to the sounds of birds and little animals. The creek was pretty low, but expect it would be lovely to hear when it is full.
The place was amazing although I wished the lighting in the kitchen was better and nicer movie watching equipment. Overall I will be back and DO recommend anyone to stay in this awesome cabin
Place was beautiful and well kept. Only complaint would be that the hot tub did not fully heat up until the 2nd day. Otherwise, we fully enjoyed our stay.
My group of 12 ladies from our Book Club loved The Pinnacle. It met all our needs. There were many things we didn't do because we were enjoying the views, the fellowship, and the peacefulness. We were pleased all 12 of us could sit together at the long dining table rather than being split up. (We brought up 4 folding chairs) to accomplish this task. Found chairs in the garage when we arrived!
We were a group of 5 adults and 3 kids, and had the most amazing time at this beautiful cabin. The living area and kitchen have a lovely view of the trees and the lake, which makes breakfast a fantastic experience. The house heating system works well and the fireplace helps as well. The house is also only about 8 min drive from the Village. Overall, it was a 10/10.
Great experience , very relaxing. Home was amazing very comfortable and clean. Very quiet location. We had local places to go eat and to the store . Overall amazing experience. Loved the home.
My family and I had a great 4 day stay here in July. There is no AC so it was uncomfortable for 1 of those days as we were having record breaking temperatures. The cabin was clean and the surroundings were very quite and peaceful. The hot tub was nice and ready to go when we arrived. The rooms in the loft upstairs were comfortable but recommended for kids as the stairs are a bit steep going up and down and the bathroom is more fashioned for short people. There is also no doors dividing the two rooms upstairs, its open space.
Over all we had a very nice stay. There are some fans in the cabin but I recommend avoiding this location during the peak of summer.
We loved our stay at Bear’s Den in Idyllwild for two nights for a quick getaway! We are a family of fine including three grown boys. We hiked the Ernie Maxwell trail one day for an easier hike and then we hiked Devil’s Slide the next day, which was a little longer and more strenuous. We loved relaxing on the deck among the beautiful trees before getting ready for dinner both nights. Then after dinner we loved the jacuzzi!!! We didn’t need the kitchen too much, but it was nice and clean. We had more than enough space for the five of us and we would definitely stay there again! We didn’t walk anywhere from the house. Everything was a which drive away.
We had an amazing time staying at Grande Vista in Idyllwild! The views were absolutely stunning and should sell you on the place on its own, but the house was incredibly cozy and heightened the experience even more. One of our nights, the winds knocked out the Idyllwild power supply (which can happen in the mountains), but New Spirit Vacation Homes was so helpful in bringing us flashlights and supplies! Honestly, that night with no power, looking at the amazing stars is one of my favorite memories from the trip! Thanks so much for making our stay so relaxing, safe, and wonderful!
Can’t wait to come back to this property - gorgeous views!
This is such a lovely, impeccably decorated cabin that feels like home. It is the most well-stocked cabin we have ever stayed at! Anything we looked for in the kitchen or otherwise, was there!
We spent a weekend here and couldn't have asked for more. The staff was incredibly helpful and the cabin was amazing. Well stocked, lots of unexpected amenities, and overall a great stay. We'll definitely be back!
The property and amenities were as described. It was clean and well maintained. The property manger left me his number in case I ran into an issues. I would recommend this retreat to anyone wishing to get away for the weekend. The town was a quick drive down the road.
The place was perfect for our needs. Comfortable, clean, and beautifully appointed.
Our family has been renting this house for the last 10 years! We love it & always look forward to it! Perfect location, walkable to town & very comfy accommodations! We would love a keypad entrance rather than picking up a key. Other than that... no complaints!