Village Hardware — Local services in Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Sadly, the only negative experience we’ve ever had in this town. The key fob battery to our car died, preventing us from being able to start it. It was a few minutes past closing time, but the open sign was lit up on the door. We called in and they even answered the phone. I explained to them that we had two toddlers and were stranded without a battery replacement for the key fob. We asked the woman if she would kindly let us in to buy what was a $5 item. Offered to just leave cash and be gone. She was incredibly rude and shut us down because the registers were closed. What a terrible feeling to be a parent stranded in a town you don’t live in, where the simplest request could’ve made a huge difference. Fortunately, the other retailers in town were very willing to help. Whoever the woman was at that store, I hope she never finds herself in a similar predicament and is met with the...

I love this place and the staff is always helpful. It seems to have everything you can think of and has saved our camping trip on more than one occasion.

This time they saved us with mittens and gloves so we could build snowmen for the kids. Last time it was some basic outdoor folding chairs so everybody who forgot to bring one could sit down at the campfire.

The shop has something on every place you can see (and some you cannot) so always ask for help and they will point you to what they have.

When we move up here this will be our hardware...

Village hardware has been my go to hardware store since moving here full time last May. Larry and his staff are more than helpful and go above and beyond to make sure you get exactly what you need. I purchased my first chainsaw this morning from here. Larry answered all my questions and even gave me a brief tutorial on the operations of the saw. Needless to say I'm a...