Almost Heaven | Creekside Retreat, Spa & Walk to Town

Idyllwild, California
$497 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Set along Strawberry Creek beneath towering pines, Almost Heaven captures the classic Idyllwild experience with historic mountain charm, a private spa, and an easy walk to town. Originally built in 1923 and thoughtfully expanded over the years, this four-bedroom, three-bath retreat comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, giving families and friends plenty of space to gather while preserving the character that makes the home special.

At the heart of the cabin is the spacious grand room, where a brick fireplace, handmade vintage cedar furniture, and warm mountain details create an inviting place to spend time together. Settle in for a movie on the 65-inch Smart TV, cozy up by the fire, or simply enjoy a quiet evening after a day exploring the mountains.

The well-equipped kitchen makes preparing meals for the group easy and includes a cozy gathering space with a Franklin stove and coffee bar. Brew your morning coffee before heading out to the porch or deck to enjoy the fresh mountain air and peaceful surroundings.

Step onto the back deck and you'll find one of Almost Heaven's best features. Surrounded by towering trees and overlooking seasonal Strawberry Creek, it's a beautiful setting for slowing down and enjoying the mountains. Soak in the private spa beneath the pines, gather around the 12-foot cedar picnic table for an outdoor meal, or relax and listen to the creek when the water is flowing. A gas BBQ is also available for easy afternoons and evenings at the cabin.

When you're ready to explore, leave the car behind and take a short walk into town to discover Idyllwild's restaurants, shops, and small-town mountain charm. At the end of the day, return to your creekside retreat for a relaxing soak in the spa or an evening gathered around the fireplace.

Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1: King bed, spacious sitting area, and Jack-and-Jill bathroom shared with Bedroom 2.
Bedroom 2: Two double beds with access to the shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom.
Bedroom 3: Queen bed with a rustic pine frame and cozy sitting area. Bathroom access is available through Bedroom 2 or from the deck through the kitchen.
Bedroom 4: King bed with a private bathroom and views overlooking the deck.
A third bathroom with a classic clawfoot tub and shower is located between the grand room and kitchen.

From morning coffee beneath the pines and afternoons exploring Idyllwild to creekside evenings and relaxing soaks in the spa, Almost Heaven offers a memorable mountain escape with space to reconnect, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of Idyllwild.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING:

Streaming services are available, but guests must log in using their accounts.
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.

-Cancellations: Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive a full refund, with a $150.00 cancellation charge. Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive a 50% refund, plus a $150.00 cancellation charge.
No Cancellations Allowed for November, December, and January

- NO ANIMALS ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. SERVICE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED DUE TO THE HOMEOWNER BEING ALLERGIC. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Check-in instructions: On your arrival day, the reserving guest will receive a text with check-in instructions between 3:30 and 4:00 PM. Please stop by our office to retrieve your key from the lockbox.

- Parking: Free parking is available for 3 vehicles.

- County permit number: 001444

- Rental agreement: Please review our rental agreement for our house rules. You will receive an emailed version to sign, but if you prefer other options, please inquire.

Age restrictions: Due to the new County of Ordinance 927.2, we no longer accept reservations for anyone under 21. Those under 25 will provide an additional insurance for $70.00 non-refundable on the day of arrival.

Seasonal wood delivery: There is a $28 fee per bundle (approximately 20 pieces) if available. Please provide at least 5 days' notice for a Friday arrival date or at least 3 days' notice for any other day of the week. Please note that there are no refunds for this service.

- Confirmation: Upon booking this property through Airbnb, New Spirit Vacation Homes will send you a direct email confirming your reservation. Attached to this confirmation will be a contract you need to review, sign, and send back within 24 hours.

- Incidentals: We reserve the right to request payment for any incidentals. This includes but is not limited to firewood, pet fees, special occasion requests, personal grocery drop-offs, pay-per-view movies or sporting events, and damaged property.

-Home Guarded with Noise Aware
NoiseAware never identifies specific guest sounds or records guests. Ever. FCC-certified privacy-safe NoiseAware measures decibel levels over time, giving you privacy-safe noise monitoring that prioritizes guest experience.

Contact us: If you have any questions, please contact our staff.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2800 Sq Ft (260 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Stacy G.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed May 27, 2026

    Hot tub is hot, cabin is spacious, the deck is gorgeous. Have stayed before will stay again.

  • Danya J.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 16, 2026

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Well appointed home in a beautiful setting. Perfect setting for a multi family gathering. Very clean and property management were attentive and offered great service

  • Ellen M.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Nice cabin home, lots of room, nice spa, large deck, with fireplace and wood stove. Less than 10 min. walk to restaurants, store, etc. The home had books, games, and puzzles in abundance to enjoy.

  • Rachel O.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group of eight had an absolutely wonderful stay at Almost Heaven! The accommodations were perfectly laid out for our group. The recent backyard improvements were truly fantastic and was our favorite spot. It was the perfect blend of a relaxing retreat and a convenient home base. We will be back! The management company was incredibly responsive and promptly addressed a billing question we had during our stay.

  • Megan L.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    The kitchen is well stocked. The patio and hot tub are amazing. Very easy and lovely walk to town. Great area

  • Heather H.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Gorgeous stay. The backyard and deck was absolutely beautiful. Fun traveling across the stream to town. Would highly come back!

  • Jeanie H.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay at Almost Heaven! The house was beautiful and cozy, full of all necessities. The deck was the place to be though! The scenery, the mountain air, the stars at night made gathering with family on the very spacious deck, all the more enjoyable. The trail behind the house made going into town or to the playground with kids so easy and convenient! We will stay here again the future. It easily accommodates large families

  • Kylie R.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    The deck is amazing and the highlight of the house. Clean and comfortable inside. Plenty of games. Wish we had longer to enjoy the peace

  • Martin W.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Our group of ten women ranging in age from 23 to 80 to celebrate our birthdays enjoyed brunch on the expansive deck every morning with mimosas, birdsong and laughter - so beautiful and good for our souls! We walked to town, crossing the small creek, in minutes, and watched swarming ladybugs. It was a perfect three days and we only wished we could stay longer.

  • John H.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    Had a great family time will definitely come back

  • Helen H.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a wonderful cabin - well stocked with everything needed for a relaxing break, amazing selection of board games and puzzles, beautiful deck with hot tub and relaxing chairs. The kids loved playing in the garden and the stream, and the cabin was as easy walk into town (along the stream).

  • Sarah V.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    This is a great house centrally located to town with plenty of space and privacy for a big group. The exterior deck is massive and such a great place to take in nature of idyllwild but in comfort. When/if traveling with a group for 6 or more people, I would definitely book this house again. The kitchen was well stocked with necessary dish and cookware. The heater worked great. And the house had plenty of games, puzzles, and a TV for entertainment. Wifi also worked great. The only downside is dealing with additional paperwork after booking through VRBO. So, keep an eye on your email inbox post booking to get everything submitted in a timely manner.

  • michelle h.

    Submitted Mar 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 5, 2025

    Cute house. Grill was terrible not kept up. Coffee pot did not work. Deck is beautiful . Things were going ok until we had a foot of snow. Telephone number given for assistance was recording. Waited 25 minutes to leave a message. Asked about plowing .. Iguess it’s our job to find d a plow or shovel. Never have I had to do that in a winter Vrbo. Took us 2 hours to shovel out with one shovel that was broken. Finally a text came and basically said to figure it out. This really left us with a bad ecperience in a beautiful area

  • Just B.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay in Idyllwild. The home was beautiful and comfortable.

  • Michelle K.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin itself is nice. Like many cabins, it’s too kitschy and cluttered for my taste. As the original part is quite old, it’s very dark. The kitchen was very well stocked, there was nothing we couldn’t find. The bathrooms and kitchen really need an update, at least new sinks, tubs and showers. The back deck is beautiful and quiet. Very enjoyable just to sit and listen to the birds. The spa was hot upon our arrival as we had requested. We paid for firewood to be delivered by the management company only to find a years worth of fire wood already there.

  • Rudolph T.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 6, 2025

    Great stay until power outage

  • BRIAN H.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Great stay. Great place. Exactly what we hoped for.

  • Sandriana F.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2024

    Stayed Nov 10, 2024

    We can’t wait to return and had such a lovely time. The team was very responsive to any questions we had. Views are unreal in the backyard. Breakfast on the patio in the morning is a must!

  • Michael P.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed the location, deck and amenities of our cabin. Jack and Jill bathroom is small and the second bathroom right next to the kitchen is not ideal. While the cabin is spacious the layout of dining area to kitchen is a challenge. The cabin interior is not well insulated for noise, so you can hear others talking easily in their rooms at night and mornings. Heater did not provide heat in all rooms.

  • Michael P.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed the location, deck and amenities of our cabin. Jack and Jill bathroom is small and the second bathroom right next to the kitchen is not ideal. While the cabin is spacious the layout of dining area to kitchen is a challenge. The cabin interior is not well insulated for noise, so you can hear others talking easily in their rooms at night and mornings. Heater did not provide heat in all rooms.

  • Ashley W.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay at Almost Heaven! The home was even better in person than photos - we loved the layout and the overall design was cozy and perfect for a stay in the mountains. The large deck also exceeded expectations and the kids in our group enjoyed the property access to a small creek in the backyard. We took advantage of the hot tub and BBQ grill, both of which were conveniently located on the back deck. Overall a wonderful stay and would love to come back another time!

  • Naomi U.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    This was a great house for 6 adults and a couple little kids. We loved all the seating options throughout the house, games that were available, and the hot tub! I wish we had more time to enjoy the patio and property, but I have a feeling we will be back!

  • ken t.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    The amount of paperwork needed to stay here is a bit silly but it’s a nice place. The young man that came over to fix a few things was fantastic. All in all, a nice place to stay

  • Melinda L.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    We loved this cabin! The deck is huge and has a great view of the tall beautiful trees. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was stocked with all the items we needed for cooking, and the cabin was very clean! We would stay here again.

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