In our short trip we had a lot a of fun right around the cabin and the town. It was an easy drive on the 243 to the County Nature Center which had great hiking trails where the kids had a blast scrambling up giant boulders.
We brought a cooler full of food but were surprised how well provisioned was the little market in town. They had plentiful organics and grain-fed meats, which is great because the cabin's kitchen and BBQ are super capable. A couple doors down from the market we found one of the best chocolatiers I've ever met. We'll be back.
While the giant A-frame is certainly picturesque, I hadn't expected it to be so functional. I had expected a rather cramped second story and was delighted to be wrong. As long as you can navigate a fairly compact spiral staircase you'll find the whole place really accessible. The two boys refused to share a bed so we managed to inflate the air mattress alongside the bed in their bedroom; amazing.
The Halbeisen's have paid a lot of attention to detail and it has really paid off in our enjoyment of the cabin; from the surprisingly easy-to-use electronic combo lock on the back door, to the laundry machines downstairs, to the well-written directions, etc. There was a pool cue, lovingly modified with a hook at the end, probably intended for ceiling lights. I used it to fish frisbees and rubber-band powered airplanes out of the brambles. I was very grateful for...
Read moreLove love love this place! It was perfect for what we needed. We wanted a cabin staycation with a view & we found it here. The environment was beautiful & we were lucky enough to experience snow falling. It was gorgeous. The cabin is cozy & had everything we needed. We stayed in most of the time due to the rain & snow. Cooking was easy & we felt right at home. There were so many details that we really enjoyed, like glasses stored in the freezer to enjoy with our cold beers & the convenient wood access available for an additional cost. Everything was clean & easy to find. The host & co-host were amazing. Starting with house manual, it was very detail & helpful. It came with several recommendations however I was able to message Erin about additional recommendations. Kelly & Erin checked in on us which was great and made us feel so welcomed & prepared for our trip. The cabin is so close to town it made going for pizza and last minute grocery run a breeze. I...
Read moreWhat can we say? We are in love with Idyllcreek Cabin! Being able to jump in the car and escape the heat with just a short drive, to be able to spend time away at Idyllcreek cabin was the perfect remedy for our family this summer! Not only did we love Idyllwild and the cool weather, but everything involved with staying at Idyllcreek was just what you want: professional, clean and organized. The cabin is adorable, the accommodations are great with the wi-fi internet (!), and we love the huge glass front and being able to rest on the sofa and see through the glass, all the way to the tops of the trees! What a great location, right there next to Strawberry Creek! Can't...
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