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Big Rock Creek Lodge: Mountain Retreat w/ Views, Spa, On Creek, Pet Friendly

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Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Rock Creek Lodge: Mountain Retreat w/ Views, Spa, On Creek, Pet Friendly

Mountain view retreat in Fern Valley on the creek with amazing views
This unique home is located in Fern Valley atop the majestic mountain town of Idyllwild, California. The Big Rock Creek Lodge is nestled in the pines above the rushing waters of Strawberry Creek and backs up to the prestigious gated community of Alpen Woods. This home is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. The exquisite master bedroom has scenic views through mitered windows with an unobstructed, close-up view, of Suicide Rock. Suicide Rock can also be viewed from the expansive deck. On the large deck there is also a BBQ and a spa, with Strawberry Creek right next to the home. Hang outside and listen to the babbling creek while you enjoy the beautiful scenery. The cozy family room has an exclusive rock fireplace and a 42 inch TV with enough room to entertain friends and family. The lovely knotty pine kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook. “Big Rock Creek Lodge is just steps away from Humber Parks’ hiking trails and sled runs. Come enjoy a relaxing weekend among the pines and all of the natural beauty that Idyllwild has to offer!

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

- Pets: We do allow dogs, however, please note that there is a fee of $35 per dog per night. If you plan to bring more than one dog, you must obtain prior approval and additional fees may apply. When booking through selected third-party sites such as Airbnb, once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a payment request for the dog fee, which should be paid separately.

- Parking: Free parking is available for 3 vehicles.

- County permit number: 001310

- 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 years of age.

- Seasonal wood delivery: If available, there is a $25 fee per bundle (approximately 20 pieces). 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.

Guests booking this home under the age of 25 years of age will provide an additional security deposit of $250-$500 on the day of arrival, depending on the home

-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 puts guest experience first.

Contact us: If you have any questions, please feel free to call and speak with our staff.

Property manager

Monica

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number RVC-0112, 71-222

Property is also known as

Big Rock Creek Lodge Mountain Retreat
Big Rock Creek Mountain Retreat w/ Views Spa Creek Pet Friendly
Big Rock Creek Mountain Retreat
Big Rock Creek Lodge Mountain Retreat
Big Rock Creek Mountain Retreat w/ Views Spa Creek Pet Friendly
Big Rock Creek Lodge Mountain Retreat
Big Rock Creek Mountain Retreat w/ Views Spa Creek Pet Friendly
2072-105129
Big Rock Creek Mountain Retreat

About the area

Map
Idyllwild, California

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 66 min drive - 80.7 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 57 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Rock Creek Lodge: Mountain Retreat w/ Views, Spa, On Creek, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Rock Creek Lodge: Mountain Retreat w/ Views, Spa, On Creek, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Rock Creek Lodge: Mountain Retreat w/ Views, Spa, On Creek, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Rock Creek Lodge: Mountain Retreat w/ Views, Spa, On Creek, Pet Friendly located?

Located in Fern Valley, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Idyllwild Nature Center and Idyllwild Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Big Rock Creek Lodge: Mountain Retreat w/ Views, Spa, On Creek, Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

aracely a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time
Very comfortable and clean home with everything we needed. Hosts were very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susie C., San Juan Capistrano

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views, creekside location
The property is fantastic! Beautiful views from every room!!! Bonus, it is creekside and you can hear the rushing water from the deck, still flowing Nov 30 :) Not happy with the check in, although the staff was nice, you have to pick up the key in town at check in time and return it by check out time as well, which cuts into the rental time… check in at 4 PM and check out at 10 AM :( There are much better deals out there, and flexible owners… I prefer to book directly with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimzey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, beautiful setting!
The home is wonderful - gorgeous all-wood architecture with soaring windows in the main bedroom. Decor is tasteful modern rustic, and furniture and bedding is comfortable and clean. The shady back deck overlooks the creek, with table seating for 6-8 and 4 additional chairs. Even with close neighbors on both sides, it feels very secluded and private. In the winter, it might be a bit cozy if all beds were full - the bar is the only indoor eating space, and the living room would only comfortably seat 4 adults. However, if the weather is warm enough to use the outdoor areas, you’ll have plenty of space. The jacuzzi was hot when we arrived - heaven! We did not cook, but the kitchen seemed to have everything you might need in terms of equipment, and there is also a grill that we did not use. Coffee, tea, and very basic spices were provided. Location is a short drive to the village - probably too far to walk for most people. My only comment is that these days, it is very easy to have a lockbox or keyless entry vs having to visit the office in town. Overall, the property is excellent, and we would love to come visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zinaida B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain escape
We enjoyed our short visit to Idyllwild and from what we saw hope to return. This cabin was very comfortable, the view in the master bedroom was amazing. Every where you look there are beautiful views or unique and well chosen artwork. It was a little hard to cook in the kitchen (stove was not easy to adjust flame and pots didn’t have matching lids) but we found wonderful restaurants. The deck was so peaceful to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Tara A.

It was Just OK
1- It is not a 7 people home. One bed is full and you cannot even sit on it bc there is a bunk bed on top and you’ll hit your head to that. The room is tiny! There is no way two people can sleep on it! Maybe just 2 very young children, maybe! 2- One of us hit her head very badly to a sharp edge of a lamp frame and it cut his head. The frame was very low! Why would they place it there? So low??!!! It started bleeding and we needed alcohol in the middle of night. We were lucky it didn’t need stitches. I have pics! 3- The fire place did not work. All the smoke came back in and we we couldn’t make the fire. And yes, we followed all the instructions and opened the flue. 4- The room on the second floor has a spectacular view, BUT there is no wall that separates it from downstairs and you’ll hear people downstairs clearly, and can not sleep if someone down there is speaking!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing & Cozy Cabin
The cabin is a rustic gem with great mountain views. Overall it was a lovely get away and the staff who helped with check in are wonderful. Do note this will be a real vacation as WIFI was non-existent. If you want to enjoy sitting in the deck in the evenings it does get dark and there is no outdoor lighting. Bring a headlamp so you don't trip on the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As nice as it looks
An impressive place. I should know, I own a travel agency.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Shlomo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful but with one fatal design flaw
Great place except that the master bedroom (with an incredible view of the trees and mountain) is more like an open loft than a clsoed bedroom. It has no wall or glass separating it from the rest of the house, so you can hear everything from the living room and kitchen. We couldn't fall asleep until everyone else left the living area and the minute someone walked into the living area in the morning, the sound would wake us up. So, terrible room for anyone who doens't sleep very soundly or has trouble sleeping. Still, very beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., La Canada Flintridge

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Mountains Rental
Gorgeous views! Best rental I've had in the mountains and in my top 5 of all. Great, friendly, very very helpful management. Clean. Well decorated. Comfy. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Beautiful, peaceful and lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Andrew B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property Review
The actual house is really cool. Nice creek in the back and the place, even though has neighbors, seems isolated. The only complaint is the property manager. They are overwhelmed, understaffed and extremely disorganized. There was also a dirty diaper on the deck when we came in, which is disappointing when you first walk into a place. Had to wait over an hour in line for a our keys. I would book the place again but not through this property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Getaway
This was a very unique property, beautiful in every way. Cozy inside with a wood burning stove. Beautiful master with great views of Suicide rock. Backs up to the woods, felt very private. We would definitely stay here agian!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Santa Monica, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property in a great location
Had a wonderful visit. House was well stocked and had a great selection of family-friendly DVDs that our toddler enjoyed. Was a very hot weekend and, despite that lack of A/C, the house remained pretty cool given the location and fans.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Jeff W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappoint with cleanliness and management
This place gets a 2 star total because of the view from the master bedroom. When we got there it was not clean to the standards it should have been. There were cobwebs and dead flys everywhere and the dishes had food left on them. When we went to put the kids to bed we found sand all over under the covers as well as dead flys. The next morning we called the management office and left a message. Instead of calling us, they text us asking for proof, so went sent it. Hours went by and I finally text them back asking for an update they replied "I’ve forwarded it to the property manager to advise me". I thought they were the property managers...I guess not? Later we found stuff floating in a water pitcher that was left in the fridge. and sent them that picture as well. When we checked out and I handed the key to the man working in the office I told him how disappointed I was. We spent a lot of money and the place was not clean. We are dealing with Covid-19 and they don't seem to care that it was not clean. Again I got the "I’ve forwarded it to the property manager to advise me" speech. He fully brushed me off. It's been 2 days that they have had to call us back and still radio silence. I recommend finding a different cabin and don't go with the management of this place. They don't care about the renter. Also on top of that, we never got a confirmation on the place until we were 20 minutes away. We got a call asking what our eta was and that we got lost in the cracks. We didn't even know we had to go to an office to pick up the key. Very mismanaged and disappointing all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we wanted, except the stars.
This house had cable tv in 2 of the three bedrooms, heated blankets in the bedrooms as well. They had a coffee maker, lots of cooking basics like oil and basic spices, even coffee and tea. The hot tub was waiting for us at 95 degrees. They even had a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree, as we visited in December and I lost my mind with excitement when I saw it, since I dont have one in my tiny LA apartment. Plenty of pots and pans and mugs and wine glasses, don't worry! Also yes there are can and wine openers respectively. But the views - if a view of mostly up close trees and a piece of a mountain top in the background is a spectacular view to you - you are gonna love it. But that not what i call spectacular. I brought a rented telescope to enjoy the legendary Idyllwild stargazing but the view was so obstructed by trees we couldn't see anything. Honestly I couldn't get a single celestial object in the viewfinder. So no big deal for most but - that's whats up. I would stay here again and plan too (without the telescope). I came up with friends and we enjoyed ourselves but next time i might like to come up here on a solo writing retreat, the house is made for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Southern Calfornia

Excellent on all fronts!!!
This experience was absolutely wonderful. From check in to departure - and the snow storm/power outage in-between - all was handled incredibly professionally. We purchased wood for every day - and there was PLENTY. With the power outage we were so glad that we had. The property was very well stocked with the basics, and Anthony was prompt and on top of everything. We cooked like kings and queens for 4.5 days straight - the cabin had everything we needed. Definitely will not book with anyone other than New Spirit in Idyllwild. Their property management is exceptional and we will return. I would give 6 stars if I could.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Keri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple cabin near hiking trails
Our family of 5 enjoyed this cabin on the river. It’s location is on a quiet street near a hiking trail head, making it convenient for outdoor exploration. The master bedroom is spacious and looks out onto the forest for a wonderful view. The bunk bed room is basically a closet with a bunk bed in it. It is sufficient for two small children, but there is not much wiggle room. The kitchen was equipped for a short term stay, but was lacking in anything extra (bring your own dog bowls, coffee, and baking/mixing bowls if you plan on doing anything besides basic cooking). There is no air conditioning or fans, so it does get warm during the month of August (which we stayed), but we were able to manage it with all the windows open. We also checked in and hoped to have a late lunch on the deck, yet it was covered in dirt. There are definitely no extras with this cabin rental. But, if you are looking for a simple and cozy cabin in the mountains, it does the job. We are a family that travels often and only rents through vacation rental sites, and we would have expected a little bit more in a rental for the price we paid. This may simply be the efforts of the rental management company. But, overall, it was a fine experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019