Rare & Authentic in Prime Location, Views, Chef Kitchen & Style | Cabin in Idyllwild-Pine Cove

9.8 (8 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  5 Guests
Fern Valley Cabin | Rare & Authentic in Prime Location, Views, Chef Kitchen & Style

2 Bedroom Cabin in Fern Valley, Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Once owned by Dinah Shore, this 1953 tastefully restored cabin is located on a 1/2 acre of beautiful forest in prime Fern Valley. Highlights are chef kitchen, central air and heat, fireplaces, views from windows, loads of architectural character and two very separate sleeping areas great for groups or families.
This classic cabin is the perfect place to tuck away for a nature loving, hiking, climbing, cooking, or chilling week or weekend with friends/family/collaborators, in a spacious and tastefully furnished and updated true Idyllwild gem. The house is located in Fern Valley with an elevation near 6000 feet above sea level. Tall pines surround the home and views of trees and peaks are seen from the windows and all points of the property. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful and makes for a wonderful walk just outside the door, and of course world-class hiking and mountaineering are just minutes away.
This cabin was recently updated with modern amenities while staying true to the original character of the house. Most of the house is original, so it has its nuances too and is suited to guests who appreciate its historic charm.
The kitchen is very well equipped, with new high quality appliances, professional cookware, tableware, lighting and linens and aims to please the professional to the home cook. The 2006 vintage AGA stove is dual fuel with a propane gas range, and electric heat for the 3 ovens (roasting, convection and standard).
The bedrooms are conveniently very separate so that the sound from one will not disturb the other. Two spacious bedrooms are the perfect arrangement for two couples, a group of friends or a family.
Designed around the original cabin, the main living room has a loft above it with another room added on making the upstairs a large open floor plan suite. The bed is Queen sized. There is a balcony off of the room and the bathroom is a half bath. The loft is a lounge/ game/ movie watching area.
The main bedroom is downstairs through a hallway off of the main cabin. It has a California King bed, a fireplace, a full bathroom with tub and radiant floor heat. It also has a porch and a separate non-keyed entry.
The third full bathroom is downstairs and it has a shower.
This living room has couch and lounge chair seating for 4 plus a card table for 4. There is a fireplace here as well.
For hikers, several trail heads are in walking distance (Humber Park (1.1 miles), Ernie Maxwell (1 mile) and Suicide Rock(1/2 mile). For those who want to stay behind, the house is an experience and delight in itself with many windows to gaze from, nooks in which to play games and watch movies, and plenty of table space to read, write or work remotely with the lightning fast internet.
There are sitting and eating areas outside to enjoy the morning light or the late afternoon sunset. No open fires in Idyllwild- sorry. But the house has two fireplaces. One in the main bedroom and one in the living room.
This house is on high speed internet but most cellular service does not work here. Depending on your cell service it is possible to enable Wifi calling on your cell phone. That is how we make and receive calls. There is a landline as well.
The town is walkable (1.5 miles) but you will likely prefer the short drive down to the town. The village tree is lit for the holidays and you might even catch Max the dog Mayor of Idyllwild stumping from his pickup truck. The village has many restaurants, coffee and gift shops and a tiny but awesome movie theater, a climbing shop to gear up for the peaks and great village grocery with organic produce and plant-based options.
We are also available to answer your questions and help you to make the most out of your Idyllwild stay.
We allow pets upon approval. But we will only consider house-broken, well behaved, mature animals with conscientious and tidy human caretakers. Tell us about your friend.

Rare & Authentic in Prime Location, Views, Chef Kitchen & Style is located in Fern Valley. Rare & Authentic in Prime Location, Views, Chef Kitchen & Style provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Child Friendly, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Cabin features Security/Safety, Child Friendly, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Rare & Authentic in Prime Location, Views, Chef Kitchen & Style has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Fern Valley has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Fern Valley, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 2+ bathrooms
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library
General
  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)
  • English
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Chef
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: please communicate with owner about safety
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: well mannered and house broken pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 71-501, 001298 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: 71-501, 001298

Reviews

Lucia H.
Jul 9, 2025 02:30:25 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: What a lovely cabin! Very spacious- feeling floor plan, great furnishings, well-stocked kitchen, and the a/c was a definite plus on warm afternoons. In addition, the Dinah Shore connection was a fun bonus to my husband and me, both fans of classic Hollywood. But best of all was the very peaceful setting and the extremely kind and accommodating host. This was our second visit and we would love to return.
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