Summary:
Tune out the noise of city life, and TUNE BACK INTO yourself... welcome to The Wildland Zen Den. Peace, tranquility, and nature await you in this cozy, one-of-a-kind Idyllwild tiny house cabin. Dedicated to mind and body wellness, this cabin comes complete with local organic bath and beauty products to enhance your experience, along with a magical meditation loft, and eco-luxe linens to wrap you up in wellness. Perfect for mindful retreats or romantic getaways. Pet Friendly + New Mini-Split AC
Guest Access:
Guests of The Wildland Zen Den are welcome to enjoy all outside communal areas in FRONT of the cabin (in addition to your PRIVATE backyard area), including the communal "Gathering Grove" space.
Parking on-site is limited to 1 car. No additional cars, no exceptions. Street parking not allowed, you will be towed. Photos indicating parking space will be sent to you prior to check-in. Please only park in the space assigned to The Zen Den to avoid inconveniencing other guests in the surrounding cabins on property.
10 minute walk to coffee/tea and brunch/lunch.
10 minute walk to beautiful vista lookout.
3 minute drive to the main part of town.
5-10 minute drives to many hiking trails.
20-30 minute drive to water play: Lake Hemet or Hurkey Creek in one direction, and Lake Fulmor in the other.
The Neighborhood:
Walkable to Mile High cafe and Alpaca Coffee and Tea - located just a 10 minute walk down the road. Looking for a gorgeous vista? We can give you directions to a beautiful lookout just a short walk away. The town center of Idyllwild is a quick 3 minute drive from the property, or a beautiful 30 minute walk - along with hiking trails accessible within a 5-10 minute drive in all directions.
Getting Around:
You will need a car in Idyllwild - there is no Uber or Lyft here. We are 1.5 hours from Palm Springs Airport.
4WD or AWD highly recommended during winter months, but FWD vehicles can be accommodated. Chains required for ALL vehicles during winter months in case of snow storms.
Other Things to Note:
Security Cameras have been installed (outside only) for your safety and security.
***HOUSE RULES***
- ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES
- NO LOUD MUSIC, CHILDREN SCREAMING, OR PETS BARKING (this is a meditation and wellness space)
- QUIET HOURS observed on the property between 10pm-8am
- PETS allowed with $100 PET FEE
Please make sure you have added your pet to your reservation under the number/type of guests. If you are having trouble, text 917-566-4287 with your FULL NAME, name of the CABIN, and your EMAIL ON FILE. We will send you a manual invoice for the pet fee.
PET RULES:
1. Up to 3 animals allowed
3. Must be POTTY TRAINED - you will be charged in addition to your pet fee for any pet accidents.
4. FRIENDLY, WELL-SOCIALIZED dogs only.
5. Dog must be ON LEASH WHEN OUTSIDE, AT ALL TIMES. Breaking this rule will result in you being asked to leave the property.
6. Pets CANNOT be left unattended - EVER. Pet must GO WITH YOU everywhere you go, including meals out (this is a pet-friendly town, call the restaurant ahead of time to ask for a pet friendly table).
7. Pay the $100 pet fee - this happens automatically if your pet is included in the reservation. If you did not include your pet, then you will need to text 917-566-4287 with your FULL NAME, name of the CABIN, and your EMAIL ON FILE. We will send you a manual invoice for the pet fee.
*****TINY HOUSE ECO-POWER & WATER DISCLOSURE*****
Tiny House living is VERY different from regular house/apartment life.
This Eco-Conscious Tiny Home is designed to conserve energy and have the smallest carbon footprint possible.
With that in mind, the following eco-friendly guidelines must be followed in order for you to enjoy consistent power, water, and heat while staying at the Zen Den:
APPLIANCES - only use ONE at a time!
Only use ONE appliance at a time. This means you either use the hot plate, OR the blender, OR the microwave, but NEVER at the same time. For the love of God, PLEASE do not plug in an electric car! If you do any of these things, you will blow the breaker, and we will try our best to get an electrician out to help you... but they often cannot come same day, and never at night.
HOT WATER CONSERVATION
Tiny House = Tiny Water Heater. Take a peek under the counter closest to the front door. That is ALL your hot water. If you use it all up, you will need to wait several hours for it to regenerate. Our best advice: Take short showers, not baths. If 2 people or more are staying, stagger your shower times so the hot water heater has time to regenerate for you. Do not wash hot dishes before bathing, if a hot shower is important to you. Being aware of your water usage will keep you cozy and comfortable, and is a beautiful part of the eco-friendly Tiny House experience.
OOPS! THE POWER WENT OUT! WHAT DO WE DO?
The best advice we can offer is to open the cupboard closest to the front door. Turn all the breakers OFF with a decent amount of force (if you don’t push it too hard, it won’t do a thing). Then turn them back ON with a decent amount of force - but not TOO much, don’t break it please! Still not working? USE THE BACKUP SYSTEMS OUTLINED BELOW until 10am the following morning. You can also try using this emergency contact, they are authorized to work on the property if they are available, but you will need to pay them directly if the power outage was due to improper usage: +1 (760) 285-3647 - Please understand this is a small mountain town, and only 911 is available all the time, so you may need to wait until morning.
BACK UPS WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT
LIGHTS: There is a rechargeable lantern in the Living Room + battery operated lanterns under the kitchen sink. Instructions for everyone are to keep the chargeable lantern plugged in and charging when not in use. Please feel free to enjoy it outside, but PLEASE plug it back in when not in use - for both your sake, and for future guests, thank you! HEAT: The wood burning stove is an EXCELLENT heat source and will keep you toasty warm. Instructions for use & where to get wood can be found in the physical house manual on the coffee table.
OUTSIDE LIGHTS KEEP GOING ON & OFF!
Those are motion sensor lights that activate our security cameras. We do everything we possibly can to make sure you are safe while enjoying your time at the Zen Den.
Thank you for choosing an eco-friendly property to enjoy your time in Idyllwild, we and the planet appreciate you!
Interaction with Guests:
We give our guests space but are available when needed. We are available to communicate for any questions or concerns from 8 am to 10 pm - please text 917-566-4287 for the quickest reply, as well as messaging on the app so one of our team members may be of assistance. For a medical emergency or fire please call 911.
We live down the street - so we are always available for anything you may need. Our cleaning team is often on property to use the laundry building, and our maintenance team is there weekly to keep things looking fresh. A full-time tenant currently lives on property and acts as our eyes and ears, making sure the Wildland Wellness Lodge fulfills our promise to provide a peaceful and restorative atmosphere for our guests.
