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53460 Country Club 
$419,900
Offered at
Idyllwild, CA 92549
Riverside County
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,320
Sq Ft
5,663
Lot Sq Ft
1979
Year Built
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…
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 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.
Facts & Features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Has cooling: No
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Free Standing Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 0
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 0
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Wrap Around
- Has private pool: No
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View features: Mountains, Trees Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.13 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 561121029
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Residential
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Location
Mike Zwarg
Broker / Owner
951-528-0626
mike@mzhomes.us
mike@mzhomes.us
Listing Office: KW Temecula · Listing Agent: Jeffrey Bast · 951-264-8360 · CRMLS
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53460 Country Club, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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