$419,900

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… Read More 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. Read Less

Courtesy of KW Temecula 951-304-1200

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 17, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,320

Lot Size

0.13 Acres

Year Built

1979

MLS Number

SW26179926MR

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Microwave, Range, Inside, Microwave, Refrigerator, Room

Building

1,320 sq ft, Built in 1979, Detached/No Common Walls, Cottage

Community

Hiking, Mountainous, BLM/National Forest

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Wood

Fence

Chain Link

Garage

0 total garage spaces, Driveway

Water Features

Water: Public

Heating

Wood Stove

Home Owner's Association

Homeowner Dues: $0

Laundry

Inside, Room

Lot

LotAcreage: 0, LotSizeArea: 5,663

Parking

CarportSpacesTotal: 0, TotalParking: 0

Pool

None

Property

EntryFloorNumber: 1, LandLeaseType: Fee, PropertySubType: Single Family Residence, ViewDescription: Trees/Woods, ViewYN: t

Roof

Shingle

Sewer

In Street Paid

Spa

None

Utilities

Central Water Heater

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