Idyllwild Homes for Sale

Idyllwild Homes for Sale

Nestled in the heart of the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild, California, is a charming mountain town that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and artistic spirit. Known for its stunning pine forests, scenic hiking trails, and vibrant arts community, Idyllwild is an ideal retreat for those seeking a serene lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life. With an elevation of over 5,300 feet, the crisp mountain air and breathtaking views make this region a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Idyllwild's quaint village atmosphere is complemented by a variety of local shops, art galleries, and cozy cafes, creating a welcoming community feel. Whether you're looking to explore the trails of the nearby Idyllwild Nature Center or enjoy a peaceful afternoon by the lake, this picturesque town has something for everyone.

For those considering a move to this enchanting area, there are a variety of homes for sale that cater to different tastes and budgets. From rustic cabins tucked away in the woods to modern mountain retreats with stunning views, Idyllwild offers a diverse selection of real estate options. Many of these homes feature spacious decks, perfect for soaking in the tranquil surroundings, and cozy fireplaces that invite you to unwind after a day of adventure.

Embrace the charm of Idyllwild and discover the perfect home that reflects your lifestyle in this idyllic mountain paradise. Whether you’re seeking a weekend getaway or a permanent residence, Idyllwild is ready to welcome you home.

Newest Idyllwild Homes for Sale

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ DW-26181827 MLS

Escape to the beauty and tranquility of Idyllwild in this charming mountain retreat nestled among towering pines and mature cedar trees. Surrounded by nature and offering the perfect balance of privacy and comfort, this inviting cabin is an ideal full-time residence, weekend getaway, or vacation home. Inside, you'll find a warm and welcoming living area centered around a beautiful stone fireplace, creating the perfect setting for cozy mountain evenings. The functional kitchen offers ample cabinet space and a convenient layout, while the 2 comfortable bedrooms provide peaceful accommodations for family and guests. Step outside onto the expansive wraparound deck, where you can enjoy your morning coffee, entertain friends, or simply take in the serene forest views. The outdoor living space extends the home's charm and creates the perfect place to relax and enjoy all four seasons. An added bonus is the additional storage room located beneath the home, providing plenty of space for outdoor equipment, seasonal items, tools, or recreational gear. Conveniently located near hiking trails, local shops, restaurants, and all that Idyllwild has to offer, this mountain cabin delivers the perfect opportunity to experience the peaceful lifestyle you've been searching for. Come discover your own private retreat in the heart of Idyllwild.

25253 Nestwa Trail, Idyllwild

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SW-26181213 MLS

TWO LOTS! | 3/4 ACRE | HUGE 1,232sf 3 CAR GARAGE | REAR ACCESS | NEWER ROOF! | 6 CORDS OF FIREWOOD READY TO GO! - Welcome to your serene mountain retreat in beautiful Idyllwild, where two remarkable lots combine to offer a rare three-quarter acre of picturesque, completely usable land. This charming four-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin exudes a warm, rustic character that instantly feels like home, beautifully preserved in its immaculate interior woodwork and an inviting open-concept great room centered around a cozy stone fireplace. Designed for both relaxation and everyday living, the flexible layout includes a tranquil space perfect for a home office or a comfortable fourth bedroom. Step outside to discover thoughtfully crafted outdoor living areas, including a newly rebuilt front deck and a covered back deck, all surrounded by expertly manicured oak and mature pine trees that provide exceptional privacy and beautiful views. Practical luxury meets mountain charm with a newer roof, a freshly painted exterior, the added convenience of a generator when the power goes out, and a grand half-circle driveway leading up to an elevated, welcoming entrance. Hobbyists and outdoor enthusiasts will fall in love with the incredible 1,232-square-foot three-car garage, featuring built-in storage cabinets in the main garage, extra rafter storage, and a pull-through rear door on one bay. Additionally, a secondary shop space provides a built-in workbench with even more cabinets, all complemented by a highly convenient secondary rear access gate from the street behind. Located just under five minutes from the heart of town and the renowned hiking trails of Humber Park, this thoroughly turnkey haven offers the perfect blend of peaceful mountain seclusion and effortless everyday convenience.

25220 Rim Rock, Idyllwild

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 219151597 MLS

Foster Lake Retreat -- Experience elevated mountain living in this beautifully crafted custom 2002 two-story cabin, ideally positioned on an elevated lot adjoining a seasonal creek and showcasing magnificent ridge-line views. From its natural setting to its thoughtful design, this distinctive retreat captures the quintessential spirit of Idyllwild, offering a rare combination of privacy, tranquility, and exceptional mountain scenery. Natural beauty surrounds the property, with dramatic granite boulders, mature manzanita and majestic oak trees creating a private woodland sanctuary. The elevated setting enhances both the views and sense of seclusion, while the seasonal creek adds an enchanting natural element to the landscape and creates a peaceful backdrop for enjoying the changing seasons. Inside, the main living area is warm, inviting and designed to embrace the mountain environment. Durable/soft cork flooring extends throughout the living spaces, complemented by an open, spacious floor plan that provides an effortless flow for both everyday living and entertaining. Abundant natural light and picturesque views bring the outdoors in, creating an inviting gathering space with an unmistakable mountain-lodge ambiance. A versatile loft overlooks the living room and offers the flexibility to serve as a home office, reading lounge, creative studio or additional sleeping quarters. The three bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned on the lower level, creating a private and naturally cooler sleeping retreat separated from the main living spaces. Freshly painted and situated on a quiet residential street, the property offers a peaceful escape while remaining conveniently close to the Village of Idyllwild. Enjoy easy access to charming local shops, restaurants, galleries, coffee houses, close-by hiking trails and the area's abundant outdoor recreation. Whether you're seeking a weekend getaway, full-time mountain residence or investment opportunity, Foster Lake Retreat offers an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of the Idyllwild lifestyle. With spectacular ridge-line views, a seasonal creek, striking natural rock formations, mature forest and a thoughtfully designed two-story cabin, this is a mountain retreat where nature, comfort and character come together beautifully.

25265 Foster Lake Road, Idyllwild

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PS-26873787 MLS

Nestled among mature trees at the peaceful end of a cul-de-sac, this inviting 2-bedroom, 1.75-bath split-level mountain cottage offers the quintessential Idyllwild getaway. Warm and welcoming, the home features beautiful knotty-pine interiors throughout, creating a classic mountain-cabin atmosphere that feels cozy in every season.The thoughtful split-level layout offers both a comfortable living space and a separate family room, providing plenty of room to relax, gather, or enjoy a quiet evening by the trees. Step outside onto the large wrap-around deckan ideal setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply taking in the serene forest surroundings.Surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty, this cottage offers a wonderful combination of privacy and convenience. Best of all, you're only about 1 mile from the center of Idyllwild, putting the town's shops, restaurants, galleries, and mountain-town charm just minutes away while still providing a tranquil retreat.Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain home, weekend escape, or investment opportunity, this charming Idyllwild cottage captures the warmth, character, and relaxed lifestyle that make mountain living so special.

25280 Azalea Drive, Idyllwild

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ SW-26179926 MLS

Welcome to The Bird House, a wonderfully nostalgic mountain cabin tucked beneath the towering pines of Idyllwild. Affectionately known by the neighbors for years as the Bird House, this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat comes with something you simply can’t recreate—a story. Originally built in the 1970s by the grandfather of the current owner, the cabin eventually passed out of the family. Decades later, the family had the rare opportunity to reacquire it, bringing a special piece of their history back home and once again making it their mountain getaway. Step through the cheerful turquoise front door and it feels like stepping back in time. The cabin has remained remarkably true to its roots, retaining much of its original 1970s character. Soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, exposed beams, vintage wood paneling, retro carpeting, an original kitchen and nostalgic finishes create an authentic mountain atmosphere. The main living space is open and airy, with dramatic wood ceilings and windows framing the surrounding forest. A wood-burning stove set against a stone hearth adds another quintessential cabin touch, while the open staircase and loft-style architecture give the home an unexpectedly spacious feel. Upstairs continues the vintage charm with exposed wood ceilings and treetop views, while the lower level provides additional living space with its own retro personality. Outside, the cabin nearly disappears into its wooded setting. Mature trees surround the property, creating a quiet, tucked-away feeling, while the wraparound deck provides the perfect place for morning coffee or simply listening to the breeze through the pines. Cedar-shake accents, rustic architecture and that unforgettable turquoise door add just the right amount of quirky mountain charm. For the vintage enthusiast, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy an authentic 1970s cabin that hasn’t had its character remodeled away. For the buyer with a more modern vision, its manageable footprint offers an inviting canvas to update while preserving the architectural details that make it special. The Bird House is not a cookie-cutter mountain remodel—and that is precisely the point. It is warm, wonderfully retro, a little quirky and filled with history. A family cabin that somehow found its way home again is now ready for someone new to love it. Come experience the Bird House—and write the next chapter of its story.

53460 Country Club, Idyllwild

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 219151424 MLS

Classic 1960s Home Full of Character & Potential in Lower Fern Valley. Nestled in the desirable Lower Fern Valley neighborhood, this classic 1960s home offers the perfect opportunity to restore a timeless property while enjoying one of Idyllwild's most sought-after locations. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, circular driveway, and mature landscaping, this home has been well cared for over the years and is ready for its next chapter. Step through the welcoming entry into a spacious floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. To the left, a generous family room with a cozy fireplace provides the perfect gathering space. Straight ahead, the formal dining and entertaining room features a second fireplace, creating a warm atmosphere for hosting dinner parties or enjoying a quiet evening at home. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, and a charming breakfast nook. Just beyond is a practical mudroom with access to a bathroom, the private gated patio, and the attached 2-car garage where you'll also find the laundry area. Above the garage, attic storage provides plenty of room for seasonal items and mountain gear. A hallway lined with ample linen storage leads to two guest bedrooms and a full bathroom before ending at the spacious primary suite. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, private bathroom, and French doors opening to the peaceful patio, offering a wonderful indoor-outdoor connection. While the home retains much of its original charm and would benefit from cosmetic updating, it presents an exceptional canvas for someone looking to personalize a quality-built home rather than start from scratch. The spacious layout, multiple living areas, abundant storage, mature landscaping, and highly desirable Lower Fern Valley location provide a solid foundation for creating something truly special. If you've been searching for a home with great bones, classic character, and the opportunity to add your own style and value, this is one you won't want to miss.

55175 Daryll Road, Idyllwild

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 219151164 MLS

Discover mountain living on this beautiful 0.50-acre property, where rustic charm meets comfortable living. The main level welcomes you with a formal living room centered around a stunning rock fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space. The kitchen with an eat-in dining area offers a cozy place for meals, while an additional 3/4 bathroom adds convenience for guests. Just beyond, the spacious family room features its own wood-burning stove and opens directly onto a large wood deck, ideal for entertaining or enjoying the peaceful forest setting. Upstairs, the loft-style primary suite is a warm and inviting retreat featuring skylights, a wood-burning stove fireplace, an additional alcove perfect for an office or reading nook, and a private 3/4 bath with tub. The lower level offers a versatile bonus room complete with built-in bunk beds, making it ideal for guests or additional sleeping space. This level also provides access to the laundry room featuring washer & dryer hookups and a NEW tankless water heater for added efficiency and convenience. Outside, enjoy a thoughtfully designed property featuring a greenhouse, current small orchard with 5 fruit trees, full sprinkler system, drip irrigation, car shade, and an owned propane tank. Additional features include a whole house generator with automatic transfer switch, providing peace of mind and added convenience during power interruptions. The expansive grounds offer space to garden, relax, and enjoy the peaceful mountain surroundings. Whether you're searching for a full-time mountain home or a weekend escape, this unique property offers comfort, character, and space to enjoy the outdoors.

25447 Marion Ridge, Idyllwild

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 219150996 MLS

The Mountain Location Everyone Wants! First time ever on the market! Tucked down a peaceful country lane just a short stroll from the heart of Idyllwild, this one-owner mountain retreat is surrounded by towering pines and lush natural landscaping. Already thoughtfully updated with newer flooring, dual-pane windows and doors, spacious decks off the living and dining areas, and a convenient stackable washer and dryer, it's ready to enjoy from day one. Downstairs features two comfortable bedrooms, a full hall bath, and a primary suite with its own half bath. Upstairs, the bright, open living, dining, and kitchen areas are filled with natural light from clerestory windows framing beautiful treetop views. Step outside to the inviting decks and soak in the peaceful forest setting. Whether you're searching for a weekend escape or full-time mountain living, this is the coveted location buyers dream about--move-in ready with room to add your own finishing touches and make it uniquely yours.

25950 Lilac Drive, Idyllwild

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PS-26866721 MLS

Mountain living at Its best! Ideally located in one of Idyllwild's most desirable neighborhoods, this home is just minutes to the town center, hiking trails and Idyllwild Arts, offers easy year-round access, on sewer, and the added bonus of a detached 2 car garage. Pride of ownership shines throughout this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, thoughtfully upgraded by the seller, a licensed contractor. The welcoming main level features a spacious, light-filled living room with soaring cedar cathedral ceilings, skylights, a stunning river rock fireplace with a wood-burning stove insert, and a large bay window framing tree wooded setting. The seller enhanced the home's functionality by enclosing the staircase, creating valuable wall space for a television or artwork, while maintaining an open, inviting feel. Beautiful wood flooring flows throughout the home, while a newer HVAC system provides year-round comfort. Dual-pane, wood-cased windows throughout add warmth, character, and energy efficiency. The spacious dining area opens to the rear deck, making indoor-outdoor entertaining effortless. The well-appointed kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, and a charming garden window overlooking the backyard. One of the home's most impressive improvements is the transformation of the main-level bedroom into a luxurious primary suite, including a spa-inspired steam shower, creating the convenience of comfortable single-level living. Upstairs are two generously sized guest bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing plenty of room for family and guests. Step outside to enjoy front and rear decks overlooking a peaceful backyard featuring over 15 fruit trees and the privacy of no neighbors directly behind you. Additional amenities include a laundry room, a detached two-car garage and separate RV carport parking. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated with quality craftsmanship, this move-in-ready home seamlessly blends timeless mountain charm with modern conveniences, making it an exceptional opportunity for full-time living, a mountain getaway, or both.

53566 Idyllbrook Drive, Idyllwild

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ SW-26167480 MLS

Historic 1940 Cabin on Four Contiguous Lots. Bring your vision and your contractor. This 1940 mountain cabin sits on four contiguous lots totaling approximately 0.79 acres and is ready for its next chapter. Original throughout, the cabin features one bedroom, one bath, a spacious loft sleeping area, knotty pine walls, a brick fireplace, and vintage charm that has remained largely untouched for decades. Whether you're looking to restore a classic mountain cabin or secure an unusually large parcel in Pine Cove, opportunities like this are increasingly rare. Property is being sold strictly AS IS and will require a cash purchase. Seller will not provide repairs, inspections, septic certification, or credits. Property is being sold as-is with a failed septic system. Buyer to independently investigate repair or replacement requirements, costs, permits, and feasibility.

25030 Marion Ridge Drive, Idyllwild

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 219150869 MLS

Turnkey private cabin in the woods! This upgraded 2 bedroom/2.25 bath furnished home is not to be missed. The property sale includes the vacant lot next door, for a total of .26 acres. The home has 3 decks -- out front with a propane table sitting area and a separate dining table with umbrella, a deck off the living with amazing views and outdoor furniture and umbrellas for entertaining (as well as a storage shed), and a private lower deck off the primary bedroom suite. The flat entrance from the ample flat parking area on a semi-circle driveway takes you into the bright and airy living room with vaulted ceiling, a wood burning stove, beautiful wood paneling, and is open to the kitchen. With windows all around, you'll experience the beautiful forest wherever you look. The main floor also includes a .25 bathroom for convenience, and a ladder hatch to reach the cute little open loft space above the kitchen. Downstairs you will find the primary and guest bedrooms (both with queen beds), as well as a third bonus/office room with a double bed futon and shelving. The large primary bedroom has its own fireplace and private deck, and includes a full en suite bath with spa tub. There is also a separate .75 guest bath with a shower off the guest bedroom, as well as the laundry area with washer and dryer. The home, which has a newer roof, comes fully furnished, including a sofa bed in the living room. Located in Pine Cove on a dirt road, you're just 3 miles from downtown Idyllwild . . . while also owning your own quiet and secluded piece of heaven in the mountains.

24701 Schaffer Drive, Idyllwild

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PS-26866229 MLS

Built in 1953 and set on a beautifully maintained .22-acre lot along a county-maintained street with easy winter access, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath storybook cabin does the hard work of first impressions before you even reach the front door. A steep gabled roofline and cedar shake siding rise above stone wainscoting along the base, and the front yard is beautifully landscaped with mature trees and flowers. A paver walkway leads you in, and the whole picture reads as one of the best-kept properties on the street. Step inside to a charming, vintage-feeling mudroom that sets the tone for everything to come, opening straight into a warm, inviting living room, dining area, and kitchen, full of the cabin's old Idyllwild character: open beam ceilings, heavy wood doors, and original cabinetry the current owners have lovingly preserved and meticulously maintained. The kitchen comes fully equipped with all-new appliances, and a full bath and laundry closet complete the main level. To the right, a few steps down, a generously sized primary bedroom offers its own loft space. Original stairs at the center of the kitchen and living area lead up to a second bedroom with its own adjacent office space, tucked away and full of possibility. Beneath that character, the systems have been thoroughly modernized: over $60,000 in updates completed in 2017, including new insulation, drywall, and double-pane windows throughout, a heavy-duty propane line run fresh from tank to house, and a rebuilt bathroom with a custom tiled shower. Electrical was upgraded with a generator receptacle at the panel, so the systems are as current. From the kitchen, a second mudroom leads straight out to a magical backyard, the kind of space you never want to leave. A custom deck and private spa anchor the yard, all wrapped in full fencing, with a greenhouse and two storage sheds tucked in alongside a dedicated firewood shed. A large carport with boat parking sits to the left of the house, while dedicated RV parking is found on the right side. A rare combination of preserved character and modern reliability, ready for its next owner.

52731 Sylvan Way, Idyllwild

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