You can't beat the views, the comfort, and overall ambience of this place. Vistas go on forever…read moreand, yet, there's plenty of nature up close, too. It's kind of like being back in the treehouse ... only nicer ... much nicer. Speaking of that, the cabin is cush. Furnishings are new, modern, and clean. The bed was quite comfy. It is really outfitted for all your needs ... whether that's just relaxing or watching a movie or cooking up a gourmet mountain meal.

Now with Timbered Pines log cabin next door, booking a group getaway is easy. Equally well…read morefurnished and equipped. You'll love the classic log cabin experience!

Our family of 4 stayed in A Taste of Honey in June 2026. The cabin and property are beautiful! We…read morehad a wonderful and relaxing time communing with nature. Having access to Strawberry Creek was amazing and the deck views are gorgeous! We will definitely be staying here again!! Thank you Martha! Your customer service and hospitality are the best!!!

We stayed at Idyllnook Lodge, booked through IdyllwildVacationCabins, from 1/16/2026-1/19/2026, and…read moreunfortunately had a very disappointing experience. Upon arrival, we noticed a poison mouse trap inside the cabin. We immediately contacted IdyllwildVacationCabins and were told that mice had been reported back in July 2025, the issue had been treated, and the trap was only a preventative measure. We were also told relocation was available if needed. Based on these assurances, we believed there was no active infestation and decided to stay. The following evening, we discovered mouse/rat droppings inside a kitchen drawer and in a dresser where our infant's clothing had already been placed. After inspecting further, we found extensive droppings throughout the cabin, including closet floors, under the bed, and in multiple upstairs closets. This clearly indicated an active or unresolved rodent issue. Regardless of whether the droppings were new or old, their presence made the cabin unsafe and uninhabitable--especially given the health risks associated with rodent droppings, including potential exposure to hantavirus. We contacted IdyllwildVacationCabins again and were offered relocation, but by that point our belongings had already been unpacked and potentially contaminated. Under the circumstances, we felt the only reasonable option was to leave the property entirely.

Absolutely beautiful experience. I was renewed physically, mentally, and spiritually,read more

I'm just coming to the end of an extended stay here in the Hermitage unit at Spirit Mountain.My…read moresoul needed some dedicated time to be in nature and have space to rest and heal. I never heard of Idyllwild before and I feel so blessed to have found it. During my time here, I walked everywhere and loved being able to stay out of my car. It feels so peaceful here yet coffee, food, art, music, handmade pottery, soundbaths, yoga, meditations, support groups, bookstores and a beautiful community filled with friendly people are all steps away. I can't say enough. When you know, you know and I'm so grateful to have moved into the group that knows. I'll be back.

We had a lovely time in Idyllwild, CA and we were looking forward to staying in a cozy cabin in the…read morewoods. However, this is NOT your vacation destination. The furniture is old and some of it broken, lightbulbs were burnt out, the cabin was not cleaned and full of dust, bathroom door which got stuck closed, and window shades and windows were broken. The cabin looks as if the owner has not cared for it in a long time. There was no welcome book and we had to hunt to find the WiFi password, as well as clean towels. This cabin has the potential to be a lovely vacation spot but it is not so at this time.

This was the MOST DISGUSTING CABIN MY FAMILY HAS EVER STAYED AT. Let's start from the begging when…read morewe arrived we had to wait an hour in the freezing cold for her to drop off the key we got in and tells us there is no gas which means no heater or hot water to then she does nothing to accommodate this cabin was 30 degrees inside! Then we hear rats running here to there this place is infested with rats my mother woke up with Rat piss n poop on her pillow my baby brother lied on blanket with fecies then in the am we had to leave at 10:am to which last minute the owner won't let us leave wo paying a $20 cleaning fee when we cleaned the place r selves n we voiced r concerns to owner to which she had no care n still made us pay $268 a lousy night. Pls DO NOT STAY HERE INFESTED WITH RATS N NOTHING WORKS! MY FAMILY DESERVES A REFUND. WORST VACATION EVER

Review for the Woodland Park Cottages…read more PROS: - Beautiful scenery! - All kinds of wildlife in the area - Very quiet place to stay. Makes you feel like you're not in CA. - Pet friendly! - Close to downtown Idyllwild. - Cabins are comfortable and nestled in the woods. - Our cabin had a nice little patio deck with a table and chairs. - Cable television that also includes the Dodgers channel! - Full kitchen and bath. - The cabin also has air conditioning(not the best though). - This location has a pool, picnic area, BBQs, and even a ping pong table. - The cabin also felt pretty clean... for the most part. - The rates and prices are great! CONS: - The A/C unit (not central air) was kind of weak during the day when it got really hot. - The lounge chairs inside the cabin were kind of grody, especially the arm rests... - WIFI onsite, but it's really slow. PRO-TIP: - Just FYI, the kitchen sink DOES NOT have a garbage disposal. - Also, expect random thunderstorms during the summer. It was actually pretty cool to see and experience out in the mountains. - If you have VERIZON, the signal in certain parts of the complex is almost non existent.

For 30 years, I have stayed at Woodland Park Manor when visiting Idyllwild. A peaceful mountain…read moresetting with amazing nature views. The cabins are in the middle of beautiful, tall trees, a mini park, and pathways with wild flowers (summer). There's a flurry of activity from squirrels, chipmunks, bluejays, and woodpeckers. The family that owns it (Collin, Denise and Matt), is very friendly and accommodating. Downtown Idyllwild is walking distance from the cabins - slightly over a mile. If you like alpine settings, this is the right place. The cabins are duplexes with a large side and a smaller side. I take the large side as I prefer the large deck to enjoy a cup of coffee, read a book, take photos, watch the wildlife, or just enjoy the scenery. This setting renews my soul.

Stayed here with a few friends for a get away and it was so cute! We ended up renting a cabin, and…read moreit was super cute and clean and a great location right next to strawberry creek! Everyone was so friendly here and made our experience even better!

4.5 Stars! (May / Warm 50º - 78ºF)…read moreWhen we arrived, previous guests had a very smokey fire in the room. It was a little difficult for me to get any sleep the first night because of the smoke smell. But airing it out the next day (and a 10mile hike) helped! AS IDYLLWILD STARTER SPOT = 5-stars! If this is your first time to Idyllwild, this is great. Easy to find. Easy to walk to town. Quiet and away from town center. Budget between "cabin" and "hotel" FIRST TIME to Idyllwild. The address is on Hwy 243. Unlike other major roads, it is empty after 8pm - so don't worry that it might be noisy. It's not. On the plus side: If you've never been here, it's very easy to find. But also away from the center of town (but not so far that you can't walk to it) INNKEEPERS & STAFF The innkeepers who greeted us when we arrived and checked us out were very helpful and extremely friendly. There is a small shop for gifts in the lobby area. Some booking services might not have all of the right information. Call the front desk with questions. They are super helpful. PARKING Easy to find and plenty of parking out front ROOMS (Evergreen) We stayed in one of the original (older) rooms. It has been upgraded with new plumbing and a jacuzzi style jet tub alongside the shower. The room is spacious and comfortably fits all of your gear on one side of the room away from the bed. A big hearth in front of the fireplace is perfect for a make-shift table. The drawback to this particular room (Evergreen) is that you are under the stairs to the rooms above. Not terrible, as most people were in by 9pm. But you will hear them creaking up and down when they leave their rooms. You can't hear them in the rooms. There are other rooms that are not connected or under other people's rooms. Clean sheets Clean towels Nice shower (saloon doors on old shower) Separate toilet/tub room. Pillows are a little flat HVAC works well (workers came in to check it while we were there) Fun/Silly books and board games in the room. - Didn't use fireplace - Didn't use television - Just needed a spot to sleep and shower before the next day's adventure. This was perfect +. COMMON SPACES INSIDE; There is a fantastic common space in the main house/lobby. Large long tables for where they used to serve breakfast. (There is no breakfast service: hotel style coffee en suite) The long tables are great for spreading out maps, games, whatever needs a bunch of space outside of your room. OUTSIDE; 1. Back Deck: There's a warm, sunny deck, protected from wind and hwy sounds. Everyone's room opens onto this space. 2. Gazebo: A small 4 seat gazebo is in the southern garden area. With views of the creek area, this is a great spot to take a nice afternoon rest stop. Nice place to sit to read, or sketch, or just close your eyes for a minute and say "I'm NOT asleep". GETTING AROUND: TO TOWN: The inn is a perfect distance from town. About 7-10 minutes to walk, there's a path that leads from the back door of the inn to the edge of town. STRAWBERRY CREEK is what it's all about. Walking this path back and forth to town is FANTASTIC. The path to town might be THE MAIN SELLING POINT OF THE INN. The stairs down to the creek path are a little severe, but the path is VERY easy to walk. Driving to town feels silly = 2 minutes. IDYLLWILD PARK (& Campground) Perimeter Hike (4 miles). Strawberry Creek Inn is a short (2-4 block walk) to the campground. The perimeter trail isn't especially technical (although a little steep in some spots), but it's basically just across the street from the inn.

The Creekstone is a newly renovated boutique hotel and stylish modern slant on a mountain lodge. It…read morefeatures 9 stylishly designed guest suites and is nestled in the serene landscape of historic Idyllwild. The property includes free on-site parking, Yale smart door locks that require a passcode for entry, free WiFi, a complimentary cold brew & kombucha station and a lively social space including gaming amenities like shuffleboard, Jenga and other board games. We enjoyed our 3-day stay in room 201 which included a king bed and a daybed. Seven of the rooms feature stunning electric fireplaces and this room was one of them. Our only complaint was that the Casper mattresses they use in their suites were way too soft. It's important to point out that there's no front desk in this establishment, but we did see staff at check-in and at various times throughout our stay. If we ever visit Idyllwild again, we will be booking another reservation at The Creekstone!

This small hotel is nicely done - it's modern, clean and beautiful. However, the service here was…read moreshockingly inhospitable and unavailable. Within 5 minutes of arriving to our room, someone came to inform us that our son wasn't welcome because children under the age of 12 are prohibited. He also informed us that he would be charging us an additional $50 and that if there were any noise complaints, he would bring them to our attention immediately. First off, nowhere when booking does this hotel specify that children are prohibited. It's not clear unless you go to their policies page that it indicates children are 'discouraged'. Do you know why? Because the walls are paper thin. Our child was silent and asleep by 7:30pm but we could hear everything the adults next door were saying and watching on the TV (at reasonable volumes, mind you). And to top it all off, Google says this IS a kid-friendly hotel. Second, should you need anything, you can't get ahold of anyone. There is no front desk and you don't have any service so you can't call anyone or send a text through their SMS service. So I hope you don't need an extra towel or Kleenex because no one will be available to assist you. Except the guy who magically appears to charge you $50 and then is nowhere to be found. It's really too bad that such a nice hotel has such crappy service and is so unkind to families. They forget that parents are regular people too who enjoy get aways without kids and have plenty of parent friends who they will be informing to skip the Creekstone Inn and stay somewhere else.

We stayed in Ursus this past weekend at Freewyld and had an absolutely wonderful time. Our friends…read morebooked the other three cabins on the property, which made it the perfect group getaway. The location in Idyllwild couldn't be better--just a short walk to town, yet tucked away enough to feel private and serene. Each cabin has its own unique character and thoughtful design, and Ursus was no exception. This three-bedroom, two-bath cabin had incredibly comfortable beds and the most charming kitchen. We especially loved the private deck off the upstairs master bedroom and the table with a view overlooking Wyldwood Park. The hot tub was a highlight after a day of exploring. The only thing to note is that Ursus runs a little on the darker side, even with all the lights on, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. We truly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!

I've stayed twice at Freewyld and loved both visits. Black Mountain is my favorite, but all 4…read morecabins have a unique design and I can't wait to get back and stay in each one. The park below the cabins is the perfect place to zen out in nature and listen to the creek. Love every moment in Idyllwild.

My friends and I had a horrible experience staying at the Silver Pines Lodge. We booked a room for…read more2 beds but when we tried to get into our room that night there was someone else already in there. Instead, they had given us a key for a smaller room with only one bed despite them confirming the bigger room with us earlier that afternoon. My friend had to sleep on the floor. The owner still charged us for the more expensive room even though they acknowledged they made a mistake.

Great service, a worker's daughter Sadie played in the little creek area with my daughter, the…read morerooms were SO pretty!! This place is super cute and (at least for my cabin) was only $99 a night! I stayed in room 17. Love this place and I'll definitely stay here again!

Cozy cabin interior with comfortable bed and great porch sitting. Our first time staying and we…read moreplan to return annually. Peace and all good things to you Raj!

I recently stayed at the Idyllwild Bunkhouse and unfortunately the room did not match what was…read moreadvertised. The location and staff are truly superb -- friendly, welcoming, and in a great spot close to town -- but the room itself needs serious attention. The toilet was dirty when I arrived, and there was no bath mat. There were no proper utensils or paper products, aside from toilet paper. The floors were dirty and there was black hair everywhere, which was disappointing and made the room feel unclean. The listing shows a Jacuzzi tub, but it didn't work at all, and there wasn't even a plug to fill the tub. This was one of the main reasons I booked the room, so it was a letdown. I was also looking forward to the breakfast scones that the property advertises. Instead, we received dry scones, apple juice. One more thing future guests should know: the toilet is positioned only about half a foot from the sink, so you literally have to sit sideways. It's uncomfortable and should be mentioned in the room description. This hotel seems to cater mainly to Pacific Crest Trail hikers in the summer, which is fine, but the rooms should be advertised accurately so guests know what to expect. The staff and location are excellent, but the rooms need better cleaning, maintenance, and honest descriptions