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Moonlight Mountain Retreat Woodworker's Masterpiece with Spa and Game Room

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142868 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Moonlight Mountain Retreat Woodworker's Masterpiece with Spa and Game Room

Enter into a world of the finest craftsmanship on the hill! An award-winning fine woodworker has spent his entire adult life creating a mastery of art in every nook and cranny of this unique home. The long entry foyer begins the fine woodworking journey, with natural edge furnishings and slate flooring, leading to a cozy living room with a wood stove and views through an eastern wall of glass. The kitchen brings more custom creations, a barrel vault ceiling, and a breakfast nook. Then the one-of-a-kind deck - all redwood w/ covered area, planter boxes, hot tub, multiple curved seating, railings w/polished copper details, plus a view to want to come home to every day! Adjacent .40 lot, also w/views, boulders and privacy, garden area, and a true sense of privacy you have the makings for your very own gold medal cabin in the mountains! Notable amenities in the home include a beautiful large deck with amazing views, a spa, and a game room.

Bed Configuration
1 King Bed
1 Queen Bed
2 Twin Beds
1 Queen Bunk Bed
1 Trundle Bed (Converts to King)
1 Sofa Bed

Streaming services are available, but guests must log in using their accounts.
This vacation rental is equipped with 3 mini-split air-conditioning units.

-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.

Check-in instructions: On your arrival day, the reserving guest will receive a text with check-in instructions between 3:30 and 4:00 PM. Please stop by our office to retrieve your key from the lockbox.

Parking: Free parking is available for 3 vehicles (Seasonal Restrictions Apply; chains are recommended in winter, and 4X4 is HIGHLY Recommended).

- County permit number: 001996

- 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 insurance for $70.00 non-refundable on the day of arrival.

-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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,868 square feet

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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 age 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 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
Onsite 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-2556, 71-222

Property is also known as

2072-156545
"moonlight Mountain Retreat" A Craftsmanship Masterpiece

About the area

Map
Idyllwild, California

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 61 min drive - 82.6 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 52 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Pizza Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moonlight Mountain Retreat Woodworker's Masterpiece with Spa and Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moonlight Mountain Retreat Woodworker's Masterpiece with Spa and Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moonlight Mountain Retreat Woodworker's Masterpiece with Spa and Game Room?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moonlight Mountain Retreat Woodworker's Masterpiece with Spa and Game Room located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains and Idyllwild Nature Center. Mount San Jacinto State Park and Idyllwild Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Moonlight Mountain Retreat Woodworker's Masterpiece with Spa and Game Room Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain getaway

House was amazing everything went great! Clean well stocked house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

JoLynn C.

Moonlight Mountain Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Some minor issues: shuffleboard leaned, pool table bumpers broken, pool cue had no tip, grill had broken legs and lid, only one propane tank without splitter, wheels broken on lower dishwasher rack, porch lights had broken prongs on male end and couldn't be plugged in. Wonderful views, marvelous deck. Overall, beautiful cabin that slept our large party comfortably.

10/10 Excellent

Paola G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay. Clean and lots of towels and pillows.

Very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great nature retreat for a friend group!

Went here with my book club and it offered the nature and serenity we were looking for. Expect the property manager contacts to potentially take a few hours to answer questions on the weekend - but overall they offered a straightforward check in and check out process and I appreciated their binder in the living room as a reference for house rules!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllwild

Nice home loved the views. Would have liked shades in the bedrooms, the road into the property is not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful House!

A Lovely house in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin, Better View!

Had a great time at this cabin! It was easy to get to and a quick drive to the center of town. The views from the patio were fantastic and despite having a large group we never felt cramped. Definitely recommend for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place

The house was clean and beautiful. A few quirks - but overall loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Philipp K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

We had a great stay in the Moonlight mountain retreat! We did relax in the hot tub, played Billiard and enjoyed the views. There were just some minors issues that I rated it with 4 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Cabin

Moonlight retreat was beautiful! It was already decorated for Christmas with a tree and all! The layout is quirky, in a good way! So much woodwork, really felt like we were in a cabin! We were super close to town, but you wouldn’t know it. Lots of hikes within a few minutes. The deck was incredible, comfy, and the views were great! Hot tub was wonderful and stayed hot! It was so peaceful and relaxing all around.A couple things to note, no curtains on most windows, so it’s bright, but beautiful to wake up to Mountain Views. Cabin road was steep and windy so we were grateful there was no ice or snow, otherwise it could have been tricky getting to the cabin. Overall, we would definitely recommend this cabin! We loved our time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Snowy Getaway

Our group had a wonderful time in this beautiful mountain home. It had everything you need for a lovely weekend getaway with friends. The hot tub was perfect for the cold wintry weather. The beds were super comfortable. And the abundance of games, pool table and shuffleboard added some much needed competition amongst friends. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

80th Birthday celebration

We had a great time celebrating at this beautiful home. The view was perfect. The slippery Ivey road at the top of the hill was the only issue we experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

frances h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Weekend

The house was amazing. Our group of 10 had plenty of room to share meals and hang out on the deck with more than enough seating. The kitchen had everything we needed to make full meals, even the pots and pans were really nice. Most of the time in Rentals the pots are horrible. We had a great time at the property, would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Gorgeous Mountain Setting for Large Families

We had a large family with 5 children. Everyone had a place to sleep and plenty of area to play. We cooked almost all meals and the kitchen, breakfast nook, and large dining room table were great. The property was fun -- climbing, hiking opportunities everywhere! We set up a telescope on the deck for the moon at night and the acorn woodpeckers during the day. We would definitely come back! Negatives: We tried to contact the property owner 3 times with questions and only got a response once. Also, we ran out of toilet paper on day 2 because no extra was stocked. We were reassured that some would be delivered, it wasn't, and we had to go to the store and buy some.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Mountain Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property and amenities were as described. It was clean and well maintained. The property manger left me his number in case I ran into an issues. I would recommend this retreat to anyone wishing to get away for the weekend. The town was a quick drive down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented with a group of 5. 2 parents and 3 older teenagers. Great views. A lot of space. Interesting layout but great with 3 living spaces for everyone to spread out. Love the deck and hot tub. Finding the house is a challenge. They almost need to have a map included in directions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Marina O.

Beautiful Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Moonlight Mountain Retreat accommodated our family of 8 with ease. Plenty of bedding and towels, and i was pleasantly surprised to find even the mattress cover on the pull out couches were clean! Kitchen was well stocked. It was quiet, peaceful, and really a beautiful setting, yet just a few minutes drive to town so it was easy to make as many trips as we wanted. We had lots of fun with the pool table and shuffle board, and the multiple TV’s were great. The house is so unique and all of the wood working is gorgeous. Even though it was extra hot weather and the house doesn’t have AC, the rental provided fans, there is actually quite a bit of shade over some areas of the house, and at night the temp was perfect for sleeping with the windows open. We would definitely stay here again.

2/10 Terrible

Jason H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed!!!

I hate to leave this review but I hope it will help other people when booking in Idyllwild. Due to windows and doors not sealing, we had an issue with mice starting the evening we checked in. New Spirit was very helpful by bringing traps to help take care of the problem. However, even with the additional traps, we continued to see mice throughout our stay. On the day before we checked out, there were baby mice in blanket used by our grandson. On top of the problem with mice, the house was extremely warm due to not being able to open all the windows. Most of the windows were missing screens so they could not be used without letting bugs getting in the house. We were not able to utilize the upstairs bedroom with single beds. It was too hot to sleep in that room. We were in communication with New Spirit Vacations throughout our stay. They were extremely helpful. The last night they moved us to a different house that was much nicer. I would not hesitate to rent one of their houses due to them making up for the issues during our stay. However, I would not stay in this house until they address the mice, screens, and a few other maintenance items.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breath of Fresh Air

My family, mom, mom's boyfriend, brother, brother in law, son (18), son (15), and I stayed here for a weekend. Celebrating my 18 year olds bday, we spent the weekend relaxing,competing, and playing games. The home is charming and well laid out for space. My dog and I really enjoyed the deck and the skylight in the card room. The kitchen is well situated as it's close to the deck and a living room and also well equipped. I only took a few prefered kitchen tools. This home offered many nice touches. We all enjoyed the turntable and LPS of ranging classic to contemporary sounds. The game room was an instant hit. We all played pool and shuffleboard. One wall in the game room had no power. We didn't mind though as we didn't need TV and just moved the heater to the other wall. I slept on the couch upstairs and in both of the twin beds, both were comfortable. Our weekend there was totally awesome. I would stick to walking on the roads rather than inbetween the homes though. I attempted to walk down to see the boulders and the neighbor lady scolded me for being on her property. I was 25 yards away from her home walking my dog, coffee in hand. I did not think I was close enough to bother nor looked like trouble. That was the only low, but not related directly to the home. I recommend this retreat to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Relaxing Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very well kept rental. I was pleased by the well stocked kitchen for cooking!!!

2/10 Terrible

Marianne K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Mice in the house, missing window & door screens

It's a shame but this property is not well kept. I have been coming to Idlywild for many years staying in vacation homes. This is the first time I have stayed at a property that was unacceptable. Aside from little things I did not complain about, like the outside decks not being cleaned (covered with dust, pollen and no cushions put out), as well as cobwebs everywhere, window screens missing, no sliding door screen, meaning we could not open them because bugs, birds and critters can get in, along with little air ventilation because master fan was not working and it was hot - we were faced with mice in the house. Apparently this was not a new problem as we noticed later there were little traps of which one had a fresh dead mouse in it in the cushion closet. The mice we saw started late at night, running in the game room and middle dining room, one was in the closet climbing the walls. We noticed there is a gap between the garage carport wall and floor in the game room where they can come and go freely. The management company did find us a new place at 11:30 at night which was appreciated but they did not adjust the price as the other place was smaller and rented for much less per day. Needless to say, bad experience overall. Hopefully the problems at Moonlight have been addressed by now- ask before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cozy home

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maria G. A.

Moonlight fue una muy bonita experiencia!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nos ha gustado mucho la cabaña “Moonlight” es muy hogareña, grande, cuenta con todo lo indispensable para pasar tus días! La recomiendo mucho! Yo si regresaría a rentarla de nuevo ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leticia L.

relaxing winter family retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was perfect for family of nine (5 teens, 4 adults). The best feature was the beautiful view on the ample deck. After long day, it was nice to be able to relax in the Jacuzzi, play pool, and enjoy a hot meal that we cooked in the well-stocked kitchen. We would return here in a heartbeat. Bring sleep eye masks so the sun doesn't wake you in the morning. There are no windows coverings in the bedrooms.
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10/10 Excellent

Candie M.

Fun home and incredible view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a really nice place for adults and kids alike. 2 game rooms and a jacuzzi! The view of Lilly Rock (Tahquitz) is breathtaking!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023