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Forest Mountain Lookout

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· Idyllwild, Riverside, California
1 acre hosted by Blair And Mike M.
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3 acres of steep, forested hillside surrounded by dozens of acres of underdeveloped land, in an area of large lots full of artists and creative dreamers.  Our property is a where the manzanitas from the high desert meet the giant cedars, oaks and pines of our alpine forest.  Massive granite boulders fill the far corners of the property, and all sorts of birds and animals pass through.  Originally created in the 1970's by a world renowned violin maker as his retirement hermitage, this place is visual poetry in nature.  There is a redwood, A frame house way down below, and once upon a time there was a chairlift style funicular that connected the lookout to the house way down in the forest.  From the lookout, clear views of Mt San Jacinto and Tahquitz Peak, both of which turn brilliant shades of reds and oranges every day when the sun sets. Learn more about this land: Nestled up high on a hilltop full of cedars, pines, oaks and giant boulders, with epic high country views to the peak of Mt San Jacinto. Deer in the area every day. Birdwatching. Sunsets are magical. Brand new airstream with all of those 'brand new' features; central a/c, central heat, fridge, stove, full standing shower, private bathroom, TV, DVD, stereo, etc etc. 7 ft buddha sculpture just steps out the door... full luxury camping in one of the prettiest places around.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
Redwoods
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
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Stephanie R.
January 3, 2023
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Wouldn’t go back
My girlfriend and I had booked two nights here over the New years holiday. During our first night there we had a concern that, in any situation, was major and needed to be addressed. We noticed that the tank under the toilet, every time we went to flush, was at max capacity and every time we went to the bathroom and tried to flush, it basically just sat there. When I brought this to the owners attention, he had called me to clarify what was happening. So I explained it to him. After having me check a couple things, he just said “oh ok” and then ended the call. I had texted him a couple hours later asking for an update on how we were going to handle this. Mind you, there was a huge snow storm going on, and there is no back up bathroom for us to use. He called me again explaining he was out of town and due to the holiday and finding someone to fix this was going to be difficult. He said he was going to ask his friend after our call ended but we never heard back about that. How can there not be one single emergency plumber in the area? He offered to refund us the second night if we wanted to leave, but we had both driven a long way for this trip. He also told us we could always just pee in the shower. After the 2nd call, we heard nothing. No follow up, no apology for the huge inconvenience, nothing. He should have had a back up plan for something like this, knowing he would be out of town. He didn’t seem concerned whatsoever. He could have done better :(
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Fawzi H.recommends
August 29, 2022
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Tranquil & Scenic!
This was my first booking through Hip Camp and it couldn’t have gotten any better! The location of our Airstream was in a prime location surrounded by numerous trails and nearby the local town. The Airstream was very cozy to say the least. All the amenities listed worked properly and were functionally sound. The welcome handbook thoroughly explained the rules and instructions on how to use each device in the Airstream. Luckily, the weather was perfect during the weekend stay and had no issues. Parking was very easy and accessible! Blair & Mike were able to provide precise information about various hikes throughout Idyllwild. The BBQ grill they provided adjacent to the Airstream worked without any issue. Would highly recommend staying here again. Side note: Don’t forget to bug spray!
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Amie L.recommends
August 2, 2022
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Fun relaxing weekend getaway
We loved the airstream so much. The place was very new, tidy, and clean. Outside, there was a propane grill that we were allowed to use. All the appliances in the airstream (stove, oven, microwave, coffeemaker) worked. We used the grill and grilled meat during the evening. Super quiet area, but not too far away from Idyllwild Village center (about a 10 minute drive). Would recommend doing a hike and checking out the town center. Totally recommend for a romantic nature getaway.
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Idyllwild, Riverside, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ɂívil̃uwenetem Meytémak (Cahuilla) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Blair And Mike M.Joined in December 2019
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