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53460 Country Club

Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Bed 2

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Bath 3

Bath

SqFt1,320

Sqft

SqFt5,663

Sqft(Lot)

Welcome to The Bird House, a wonderfully nostalgic mountain cabin tucked beneath the towering pines of Idyllwild. Affectionately known by the neighbors for years as the Bird House, this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat comes with something you simply can’t recreate—a story. Originally built in the 1970s by the grandfather of the current owner, the cabin eventually passed out of the family. Decades later, the family had the rare opportunity to reacquire it, bringing a special piece of their history back home and once again making it their mountain getaway. Step through the cheerful turquoise front door and it feels like stepping back in time. The cabin has remained remarkably true to its roots, retaining much of its original 1970s character. Soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceil ings, exposed beams, vintage wood paneling, retro carpeting, an original kitchen and nostalgic finishes create an authentic mountain atmosphere. The main living space is open and airy, with dramatic wood ceilings and windows framing the surrounding forest. A wood-burning stove set against a stone hearth adds another quintessential cabin touch, while the open staircase and loft-style architecture give the home an unexpectedly spacious feel. Upstairs continues the vintage charm with exposed wood ceilings and treetop views, while the lower level provides additional living space with its own retro personality. Outside, the cabin nearly disappears into its wooded setting. Mature trees surround the property, creating a quiet, tucked-away feeling, while the wraparound deck provides the perfect place for morning coffee or simply listening to the breeze through the pines. Cedar-shake accents, rustic architecture and that unforgettable turquoise door add just the right amount of quirky mountain charm. For the vintage enthusiast, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy an authentic 1970s cabin that hasn’t had its character remodeled away. For the buyer with a more modern vision, its manageable footprint offers an inviting canvas to update while preserving the architectural details that make it special. The Bird House is not a cookie-cutter mountain remodel—and that is precisely the point. It is warm, wonderfully retro, a little quirky and filled with history. A family cabin that somehow found its way home again is now ready for someone new to love it. Come experience the Bird House—and write the next chapter of its story.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $419,900

AD Id : 89631548

MLS Id : SW26179926

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 5,663 Sqft

Living Area Size : 1,320

Year Built : 1979

County : Riverside

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: 1 Basement: Finished

    Roofing Information

    Shingle

    Flooring Information

    Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Features

    BeamedCeilings, Balcony, CathedralCeilings, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, CountryKitchen, OpenFloorplan, Pantry, Storage, Loft
    Roof: Shingle
    Appliances: ElectricRange, FreeStandingRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, WaterHeater
    Laundry Features: Inside, LaundryRoom
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: WoodStove Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1979
    Construction Materials: WoodSiding
    Stories: 2
    Patio And Porch Features: RearPorch, FrontPorch, WrapAround
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No
    View: Mountains, TreesWoods

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 5663 Lot Size Acres: 0.13 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 5,663 Lot Description: SlopedDown,FrontYard,GentleSloping

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $419900
    Cash, CashToNewLoan, Conventional, FHA, VaLoan, VaNoLoan, VaNoNoLoan

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 561121029 Tax Lot: 157

  • Utility Information

    ElectricityConnected, PhoneConnected, SewerConnected, WaterConnected
  • Location Information

    Direction: Hwy 243 to Country Club WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/04/2026 @ 16:03

MLS: SW26179926 LISTED BY: Jeffrey Bast, KW Temecula 951-304-1200 SOURCE: CRMLS

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