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Welcome to Idyllwild Cabins
Idyllwild is located in the San Jacinto Mountains in Riverside County, California, United States. "Mile-high Idyllwild" is a popular southern California mountain resort about one mile (1.6 km) in altitude. Residents call the area (Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Fern Valley, adjacent communities) "the hill". Idyllwild is flanked by two large rocks, Tahquitz Rock (also called Lily Rock) and Suicide Rock, which are famous in Southern California rock climbing circles. The Idyllwild community also generally includes the hamlets of Mountain Center and Garner Valley, though individual residents embrace this association to varying degrees. Idyllwild is not an incorporated municipality. In order to provide statistical information, the United States Census Bureau has defined Idyllwild-Pine Cove as a single census-designated place (CDP).
The Cahuilla Indians settled in the San Jacinto mountains in the Idyllwild area about 2500 years ago. Because of the profusion of wild strawberries growing along the banks of a stream, the area became known as Strawberry Valley. In the early 1850s prospectors began working the area and by the 1860s settlers brought ranching and farming to the area. The mountain area soon opened up to more settlers, lumbermen and vacationers.
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Happy Moose Cabin Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Sleep: 6 Idyllwild, California, United States Two hour drive from San Diego or LA. Beautiful cabin in the Idyllwild mountains. Three levels, pool table on lower level, large fireplace, kitchen, be ... View Details |
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The Duck House in Idyllwild Bed: 2 Bath: 1 Sleep: 4 Idyllwild, California, United States The Duck House sits on a 1/1/2 acre compound with the owner\'s house and garages on the property. There is plenty of room for children and adults ... View Details |
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Katie\'s Kabin in Idyllwild Bed: 2 Bath: 1 Sleep: 4 Idyllwild, California, United States Idyllwild provides a private escape for lovers and friends called Katie\'s Kabin. Rent our cabin, and we know you will be pleased, as our rental ... View Details |
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Idyllwild Mountain Retreat Cabin Bed: 2 Bath: 1.5 Sleep: 6 Idyllwild, California, United States This chalet-style mountain retreat is in the village of Pine Cove just minutes away from the town of Idyllwild and is located on a private cul de sac. ... View Details |
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Peaceful, Private Mountain Home in Idyllwild Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Sleep: 2 Idyllwild, California, United States Idyllwild is an oasis of sanity in Southern California less than an hours drive from Palm Springs, 2 hours from San Diego - Nestled in the heart of th ... View Details |
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Lily Rock Lodge Located in Idyllwild Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Sleep: 8 Idyllwild, California, United States Lily Rock Lodge is perfect for a romantic getaway or a large family gathering. The Lodge has a private Jacuzzi hot tub, pool table, 55 inch HDTV with ... View Details |
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Newer Charming Cabin in Idyllwild Bed: 2 Bath: 1 Sleep: 4 Idyllwild, California, United States This bright and airy one level home with easy access (even in the snow) is the ideal retreat for fun and relaxation in the Pine Cove area of Idyllwild ... View Details |
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Serenity Cabin Bed: 2 Bath: 1 Sleep: 4 Idyllwild, California, United States SERENITY, A lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bath, vacation rental cabin located at 6000 feet of elevation in a secluded area of Idyllwild, California. Surrounded ... View Details |
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Happy Moose Cabin in Idyllwild Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Sleep: 4 Idyllwild, California, United States Two hour drive from San Diego or LA. Beautiful cabin in the Idyllwild mountains. Three levels, pool table on lower level, large fireplace, kitchen, be ... View Details |
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Idyllwild Finish Log Cabin with Amazing Views Bed: 4 Bath: 2.5 Sleep: 6 Idyllwild, California, United States Finnish design. Finnish logs. Finnish built. Live the Log Home dream... Old world tradition meets modern-day comforts at Casa Finlandia, a custom-d ... View Details |
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Creekside House, Fern Valley Bed: 4 Bath: 3 Sleep: 10 Idyllwild, California, United States French Chateau. Relax in a hammock by Strawberry Creek or by a lovely pond.The stream also has trout for those who might like to fish. Other fishing a ... View Details |
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Cedar Street House in Idyllwild Bed: 3 Bath: 3 Sleep: 6 Idyllwild, California, United States Just a block away from town with easy walk to shops, movies. and restaurants. Easily accomplished by wheelchair. There is a lovely flow through slid ... View Details |
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White Horse Cabin in Village of Idyllwild Bed: 2 Bath: 1 Sleep: 4 Idyllwild, California, United States White Horse Cabin is an awesome, close-by getaway, perfect for 2 to 6 people. A classic mountain A-frame with modern appointments, White Horse Cabin i ... View Details |
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The Corner Lodge in Idyllwild Bed: 4 Bath: 3.5 Sleep: 7 Idyllwild, California, United States THE CORNER LODGE in Idyllwild, located in the mountain town of Idyllwild, California, is a short 2 hour drive from the San Diego and Los Angeles areas ... View Details |
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Woodland Cottage in Idyllwild Bed: 2 Bath: 2 Sleep: 4 Idyllwild, California, United States Our unique Cottages Nestled in the Pines, set on five beautifully wooded acres in the Fern Valley area of Idyllwild. Enjoy the four seasons of the for ... View Details |
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Camelot on Azalea Creek Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Sleep: 2 Idyllwild, California, United States Classic mountain cabin in a secluded location right on the creek in Fern Valley. Living Room with a wonderful rock fireplace and floor to ceiling wind ... View Details |
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Fernwood Cabin in Fern Valley, Idyllwild Bed: 2 Bath: 1 Sleep: 2 Idyllwild, California, United States Fernwood is a charming cabin in beautiful, wooded Fern Valley. A brick fireplace and many windows add to the mountain atmosphere of this cozy cabin. T ... View Details |
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Norwood Pines in Idyllwild Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Sleep: 2 Idyllwild, California, United States Elegant, spacious home tucked away in secluded Pine Cove- about 4 miles from the village. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large loft, it comfor ... View Details |
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Fern Haven in Idyllwild Bed: 1 Bath: 1 Sleep: 1 Idyllwild, California, United States Fern Haven is a serene, cozy cabin for just two in beautiful, wooded Fern Valley. The inviting living room has a brick fireplace, beautiful picture w ... View Details |
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Silver Pines Lodge (Idyllwild) Bed: 3 Bath: 2.5 Sleep: 2 Idyllwild, California, United States This luxurious authentic log home was built in 2004 in the most desirable area of Idyllwild and close to town. Has large windows with views and double ... View Details |
Idyllwild Attractions and Activities
One of Idyllwild's attractions is that it offers all four seasons, yet in snowy winter is only an hour's drive down to the warm desert on the scenic Palms to Pines Highway. Another advantage-to many-is that it offers no lake for speedboats and no downhill skiing, thus the hill has been minimally developed over the years and remains a center for hiking, mountain and rock climbing, and horseback riding. Idyllwild also has a fine cultural scene, which includes a music and arts school formerly affiliated with the University of Southern California and an annual musical festival called Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines every August.
The community has been the home for over thirty years of Idyllwild Arts Foundation, formerly known as ISOMATA-Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts-and now known simply as the Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA). ISOMATA was, at one time, a part of the University of Southern California. This private high school offers young people from across the United States and around the world a myriad of artistic educational experiences in a sleep-away camp-like setting. Students major in music, theatre, dance, visual art, creative writing, moving pictures or interdisciplinary arts. The Academy also has a well-respected program specializing in performing, visual, theatre and other fine arts.
Within the community, there are many art galleries and weekly art events, most featuring local practicing artists. A strong music and local theatre element exists, with various small venues featuring everything from classical music to current popular music and jazz.
Idyllwild is a beautiful outdoors destination offering camping, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, biking and horseback riding. It is also a superior shopping destination with a variety of boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and specialty shops. It is fast becoming a popular wedding and honeymoon destination.
Some of the must sees of Idyllwild are: Cahuilla Casino, Idyllwild Arts Academy & Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Area Historical Society Museum, Idyllwild County Park (County Park Road in Idyllwild), Idyllwild Park Nature Center, Lake Fulmor (Hwy 243, ten miles north of Idyllwild), Lake Hemet (Hwy 74, five miles east of Mountain Center), Mt San Jacinto State Park, Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Tahquitz Rock & Suicide Rock, Tree Monument.