53225 Toll Gate Rd, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Here is a one-of-a-kind cabin among the trees that has been crafted with skill and devotion from a number of woods including cedar, pine, redwood, and Douglas fir. This is a unique and remarkable Craftsman cabin: everywhere you look there are interesting spaces, beautiful handcrafted details, pleasing surfaces, and curious surprises. The upper story is redwood open beam and paneled in pine while the lower level is fully sheathed in cedar. It's nearly impossible to avoid being in a good mood inside any room of this house. If you'd like to try for an extra happy mood, refresh in the redwood and river rock fully-screened outdoor shower in summer, or enjoy the snowscape while luxuriating in hot water during winter. The kitchen has the original hen and rooster wallpaper. Vintage with knobs on! The handcrafted Douglas fir exterior doors are as handsome as they are appropriate in this woodsy setting, and the redwood deck along the width of the house reveals the mountain in all its seasons. The forced air heating system works impeccably, but the original rock fireplace is naturally even cozier. The cabin isn't far from the Idyllwild Arts campus where classes abound during the summer season and where concerts and numerous other events occur year round. This uncommon cabin rests in a tranquil setting among pines and cedars, yet it's situated in such a way that neighbors are not in the immediate view, except for birds and the odd squirrel or so. It is a lovely place to be indoors, and a lovely place outdoors as well. (The air makes for pure gourmet breathing!)