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Fern Valley Cottage

"Place was very clean and perfect location. I've been around the place several times over the years since my mom lives across the street. We rented because we had extra family and it worked out great. I wish it was better weather, but that's how it goes. Idyllwild is a great little community. If the need arises get rent again, we certainly will."

— joseph W.

"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. "

— Aaron T.

"My three children and I enjoyed our stay at the rental very much. We were close enough to downtown and close enough to the trails that we enjoyed both with no time wasted in commute. I recommend it."

— Guest

"We had 3 lovely days in Idyllwild to hike, explore, shop and snuggle. No snow, but chilly and the comfortable beds and awesome heater made nights cozy and comfortable. The location of the property makes for an easy, short drive, or walk to town. Yet distanced enough to be private and off the beaten path, and quiet. The design of the home provides lots of privacy too, with bedrooms on either end. We loved the extra dining space and used the big table to start a puzzle. The cabin felt like a home with all the amenities, thoughtful touches, and mountain decor. We will return and I would highly recommend the property and management staff to friends. New Spirit staff were helpful and kind. We enjoyed great pizza at Idyllwild pizza, enjoyed the brewery food and drink, Red Kettle did not disappoint, and have a small addition to the chocolate at El Buen Cacao."

— Guest

"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. "

— Guest

"The cabin was adorable with lovely inspirational sayings decorating every room and cute wooden bears and squirrels all around. The neighborhood was beautiful for walking the dogs in and the cabin's proximity to town was a real plus. The heat worked well in the master bedroom suite, but never seemed to warm up the family room, which is where we spent much of our time. I was disappointed to find there were no spices in the kitchen nor was there any cooking oil, which hindered our cooking ability. Luckily I brought everything else we needed from home. The property management was mixed. One woman working there was clueless and completely inflexible. I had called from home and was told unequivocally that there was a DVD player in the unit. There was not! Also, because we hadn't cleared out at the stroke of 10 am and despite our having phoned several times to inquire about check-out time, this same young woman insisted we would be penalized with a late check-out fee. The cabin was truly a gem; the property management staff was not. "

— Betsy R.

"Went up during the snow storm. Had a great time. The yard is awesome. I will rent it in the summer so we can use the back yard and bbq. Loved the old stove."

— Guest

"My daughter and 14 year old granddaughter did a girls getaway. The cabin was perfect for us. It was cozy and homey. A 2 minute drive to the shops and restaurants. The area seemed to be really quiet and while there were neighbors, it felt secluded. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was nice and there were basic spices available and ample dishes and cookware. Nice gas range but not the vintage one noted in info about cabin. Website should be updated. There was an unusual heat wave with temps in the mid to upper 90’s. The cabin does not have AC, but the ceiling fans in the kitchen, living room, and guest room kept it comfortable. The master bedroom did not have a fan. Since we live a few hours away and I tend to get hot easily, I had brought my small powerful fan so we were able to keep the room cool although the office said we could call if we needed one. We were able to keep the house cool and reasonably comfortable. The bathrooms were nice and there was a nice supply of lotions, soap, etc. The master bath has a shower; the guest bath only has a tub. Owners may want to think about upgrading or adding a shower adapter.. We enjoyed looking out into the yard to watch squirrels play, feed the blue jays, and exploring the various sitting areas in the yard. Loved the Red Kettle for breakfast. And really good pizza at Idyllwild Pizza. Too hot to try to cook much. Be aware.....some restaurants and businesses close on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday. We definitely would come here again."

— Joan G.

"Cottage was exactly as described and better than expected, a little bit rustic but also clean and spacious. Homey touches made it feel like we were staying with old friends. Town was fun, lots of cute shops and good food. My only recommendation is that air conditioning would be a welcomed addition. We came on what turned out to be a very warm weekend and it got a tad warm in the late afternoons. The other unexpected issue was there was only one shower. It says 2 bathrooms which is true but one is a bathtub without a shower so we all had to share one shower. Again, the positives outweigh the negatives and I would stay there again happily. Everyone I dealt with in the office was so nice and helpful. Can’t wait to stay again. Thank you for hosting us! "

— Timi A.

"My family had a great time at this lovely cottage. We enjoyed feeding the blue jays, walking to town and perusing around the area checking out the views. Would definitely stay at this cabin again. "

— Jefferey D.

"This was a great place for a getaway. Close to town, lots of space for 2-4 people and a lot of outdoor space. We will be back!"

— Guest

"Nana and Papa's place couldn't be more perfect! The layout of the home allows everyone space and with plenty of areas to sit outside it was tranquil.The location of the property was perfect as it is close to town and yet far enough away to enjoy the quiet of the night."

— Danielle C.

"We had a wonderful stay at this cottage and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again! The cabin is comfortable and well-stocked. We also loved the backyard being fenced so our pup and toddler could roam around. The property is private, but it is very close to everything including the town center and the nature center. We look forward to our next stay!"

— Guest

"We spent 4 days in Idyllwild with our dog, the cabin was perfect for a short stay. The check-in was easy and on time, and check-out was a breeze. The cabin had everything we needed, a nice fenced in outdoor space, a well supplied kitchen, and super comfy beds. The location is also nice, it's a short walk into town and a quiet neighborhood. We will definitely look at other spots in the New Spirit portfolio for future getaways. "

— Paul S.