Step into Cedar Treehouse & experience mountain living in a curated home boasting magnificent views of Lily Rock & the surrounding forest. Ideally located close to town, only a 10-15 min walk to explore the local shops, restaurants, & art galleries. Just over 2 hours from Los Angeles or San Diego & 1 hour from Palm Springs, enjoy world-class hiking, breathtaking views, & all that the unique and preserved town of Idyllwild has to offer. Bathrooms were updated in April 2023!
The space
Cedar Treehouse breathes serenity and creativity with interior inspiration from Scandinavian, Japanese, and mid-century styles. Our space is equipped with all of the amenities of modern living, allowing you to enjoy the comforts of home while in a beautiful natural environment. Book today!
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When you stay here, the following amenities are included in each special space.
Kitchen:
- Roomy and airy kitchen fully stocked with any/all cookware essentials and tools
- Ceramic plates, mugs, and bowls
-- Kids plastic plates, bowls, and cutlery
- Electric stove, oven, refrigerator, and microwave
- Coffee maker, French press, coffee grinder, tea kettle
- Smeg 4 slice toaster
- Kitchen table seating for 6
- Basic condiments & spices
- Icemaker
- Filtered water
Living Room:
- Beautifully bright open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and redwood beams throughout
- 60” SmartTV with all standard apps (Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock) and app store for others
- Wood-burning fireplace stocked with a starter log and firewood for your first night. *Please purchase additional wood locally in town, it’s harmful to our forest to bring firewood in from outside Idyllwild*
- Easy-to-use sound system powering Bluetooth or record player. Browse and enjoy the extensive record collection
- Telescope for day and night use
- Board games including Chess, Monopoly, Bananagrams, Secret Hitler, Uno, Phase 10, Monolopy Deal, playing cards, and a few puzzles
- Dimmer operated lights for controlled ambiance
Deck:
- Large deck overlooking breathtaking views of Lily Rock and the surrounding wilderness
- Outdoor patio furniture with umbrella for mountain viewing - relax and enjoy a morning coffee/tea or an evening glass of wine
- Cement picnic table under a heated gazebo for scenic lunches or dinner with friends
- Deck built around two trees for true “treehouse” vibes!
Primary bedroom:
- King size bed, soaring ceilings, large walk in closet, and large windows
- Loft-style opening overlooking living room/main living space
- TV equipped with AppleTV and all standard available apps
- En suite bathroom with glass shower, large tub, double sink, and wall heater
Main floor bedroom:
- Queen size bed, wooden beam ceilings, six-drawer vintage dresser, small closet, lounge chair/seating area
- Close proximity to main floor bathroom
- Bathroom includes a shower and wall heater
Lower level studio:
- Separate and private access from main house accessible via exterior path and stairway
- Queen size bed and small built-in twin adjacent
- TV equipped with AppleTV and all standard available apps
- Working space with a desk
- En suite bathroom with shower and wall heater
- Large sliding closet
- Comfortable chair in small seating area
- All bedrooms have Casper or Leesa mattresses and Brooklinen linens and pillows, two bathrobes, and two luggage racks.
- All bathrooms have Brooklinen towels and complimentary plant-based shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap from Puracy.
Office:
- Separate office with two desks and chairs for private workspace. Wonderful area to WFT (work from treehouse!)
- Door that brings you to the outdoor space
Exterior:
- Explore meandering paths surrounding the house
- Multiple outdoor meditative sitting areas
- Scenic street with beautiful homes and views
- 15 mins walking distance or 3 mins drive to the town center with local shops, restaurants, wine tasting, local brewery, galleries, rustic theater, and boutiques.
- Short drive to all hiking trails: Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail, Idyllwild South Loop, Devils Slide, etc.
Other features:
- Central AC and heat (this is a rare feature in Idyllwild homes)
- Nest Thermostat
- Nest Protect smoke & carbon monoxide alarms in each bedroom
- High-speed internet
- Cell reception is mediocre, though perfect if turn on WIFI calling
- Washer/dryer stocked with laundry detergent
- Stocked fresh linen and towels
Noise Monitors:
- There are noise monitors located inside the house in the kitchen and an exterior one on the deck. We will get a notification if the sound levels increase too high. At this point, you’ll receive a text message from us kindly asking to keep the noise down. These are noise monitors only; they do not record audio or video. This is required by the county.
Security Cameras:
- There are no security cameras anywhere on the property.
Few notes on mountain living:
- Beware and keep an eye out for mountain wildlife that pose a hazard to you and your pets (rattlesnakes, coyotes, mountain lions, etc.). If you spot a snake on the property, please let us know immediately and we’ll have someone come to safely remove and rehome the snake.
- During the summer, pollen and cobwebs are daily occurrences to our outdoor living spaces. Feel free to use our cleaning supplies to wipe down seats, table, and railings. Or we can have our cleaning crew come do a mid-stay clean for an additional fee.
- During the winter, we do get snow. Check Idyllwild Mountain weather prior to your trip. If snow is predicted, please bring chains. Although our street is plowed, in some conditions it could take up to 8 hrs. We will use a private contractor for our driveway to be plowed. A snow shovel has been left in carport storage for your convenience to shovel if necessary.
Pets:
- One pet is allowed per stay and is an additional $150. We do not have a fenced in yard. Please do not let your dog off-leash due to the risks of wild animals.
- Because our home is pet friendly, we do not advise staying here if you have extreme allergic reactions to cats or dogs.
Permit # RVC-1349
Guest access
Check-In/Check-Out:
- Nest x Yale keyless entry system for easy and flexible check-in/check-out Your unique access code will be active the day of your arrival through the departure and will be provided in your post-booking information email
Driveway/Parking:
- Covered carport fits 2 cars back to back (one car fully covered)
- The second driveway includes a garage with a small driveway that fits a third car – if you park here, you’ll walk up the yard path + stairs to get to the home entrance
Other things to note
- The property is suited for 2-6 people max (3 beds)
- NO PARTIES OR LOUD GROUPS. Cedar Treehouse is located in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood; please be ULTRA courteous of neighbors and surroundings
- ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING. This is a major fire hazard
- One dog is allowed. Please ensure your dog is kept on leash when outside as we do not have an enclosed fence
- Cedar Treehouse is recommended for adults only but children are allowed
- Primary bedroom/loft partially viewable from downstairs level - living room is audible.
- The lower level studio requires exiting the house and entering through a separate entrance. **This note is important during the winter months when it may snow, as guests staying in the lower level studio have to go outside of the main house to access the lower level studio by a flight a stairs. We will do an initial snow clean and supply a shovel and salt for add'l cleans.
