The Bear’s Den extends to you a warm welcome for that special get-a-way weekend. Perfect for the romantic-at-heart, special occasion or just plain family fun. If a weekend or week-long get-a-way is on your List of Things To Do then The Bear’s Den is the place for you!
The Bear’s Den is located in Idyllwild, California, long considered as a perfect Southern California hide-a-way mountain resort. A mile-high “oasis” nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild is a pleasant 90 minute drive from San Diego and Los Angeles and fewer than 45 minutes from Palm Desert.
The Bear’s Den is a custom designed, quality built, authentic log home located in the prestigious Fern Valley area of Idyllwild. This majestic forest lodge is nestled beside Tahquitz Creek and only steps away from Strawberry Creek, a year-round trout stream. The beautiful one-acre site surrounding this home is situated in a pristine forest and considered children and walker-friendly. It is within walking distance to renowned Humber Park, which offers all levels of beautiful hiking and nature trails almost year-round.
This newer, spacious 2600 sq. ft 2-story log home is well insulated with thermostatically controlled central heating. There are 4 large bedrooms and the Master Suite is complete with a king size brass bed with a separate sitting area, 25” Color Television DVD Player and VCR. Among the remaining bedrooms there are 2 Queen beds and 2 Doubles. In addition, there is a Queen Size Sleeper Sofa. There are 2 full baths convenient to the upstairs and downstairs rooms.
The Bear’s Den boasts a large Living Room featuring an “Awesome” Rock Fireplace, comfortable seating to accommodate an intimate get-together or large gathering. Completing this room is a stereo system with a triple C.D./double Cassette player, dimmable lighting and a full view of an inviting Forest to marvel at.
The Bear’s Den has a Great Room featuring a fully-equipped large Country
Kitchen; spacious “view” Dining Room which seats eight adults, and a Breakfast Counter which seats five. A comfy Family Room complete with a Stereo, 27” Color Television, DVD Player, VCR and Cable TV The Bear's Den is also “past-time” friendly offering an assortment of games, puzzles and books for all ages!
This “Jewel in The Forest” is comfortably furnished and decorated in charming rustic woodland style and highlighted with beautiful antiques and artwork, decorated with love and care. All rooms have large dual-pane windows with a fantastic view of the Forest’s diverse wildlife activity.
The outside area of this unique Log Home offers a Southern style wrap-a-round front porch, and a large back deck complete with a propane barbeque. Rustic Willow furniture is provided to sit back on and wallow away your day, watch your children at play or count the stars at night. The spacious property surrounding this Log Home lends itself to outdoor picnics, nature walks and bird and wildlife watching. Relaxation is the name of the game at The Bear’s Den. You may even feel like hibernating for a longer visit...
There is extensive 360 degree outside lighting, plenty of off-street parking and privacy galore.
Idyllwild is a charming mountain community offering endless activities and fun including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, mountain climbing, snow activities (sledding, cross-country skiing), horseback riding and backpacking. This quaint mountain town 
has an abundance of unique shops for all ages. Antiquing, renowned art galleries, a movie theatre, gourmet and kid-friendly restaurants, book stores, Christmas shop, pottery painting, coffee houses with live musical entertainment and a well-stocked grocery store are all conveniently located nearby. A leisurely stroll is all it takes to enjoy everything that this charming hamlet has to offer. Sunday worship is also available in the village of Idyllwild. The Bear’s Den is a mere 5 minutes away from all of this, and more.
Schedule your visit around the special events of Idyllwild such as the annual Jazz In The Pines Festival, Idyllwild Art Walk and Wine Testing Gala or Strawberry Valley Festival. Visit The Idyllwild Arts Academy that offers a wide range of Performing Arts entertainment for our guests. Idyllwild has been frequently used for film locations and The Bear’s Den has played host to highly respectable names in the movie and entertainment industry, who appreciate quality lodging and some peace and privacy away from the hustle and bustle.
It’s time for you and the family to take a break from the City and visit this serene slice of Heaven. A wonderful way to create lasting memories as a family, a couple, a group (perfect set-up for Bunko or Book Clubs) or celebrate a reunion, a wedding, a special birthday – we’ve hosted them all!
Enjoy the cool days of Summer, the crisp clean air of Fall, glorious mountain Springtime and the beauty winter brings on snowy days. THE BEAR’S DEN is the retreat you’ve been looking for. Every effort has been made to insure all the comforts of home have been met – come experience yourself, Idyllwild’s Best Kept Secret.
To reserve The Bear’s Den or to schedule a private tour, contact Idyllwild Cabin Rentals – Toll Free (877) 270-3285 or (951) 659-4145. For souveniers of your vacation to The Bear’s Den, and some great gift ideas, be sure to visit The Bear’s Den gift shop online!
