If you've been craving a break from the city but don't have a week to spare, you don't need to go far. Maple & Pine is the cabin rental near Los Angeles that Angelenos didn't know they needed — and once they find it, they keep coming back.
Seventy-five minutes from downtown LA. No long drives, no flights, no complicated logistics. Just mountains, fresh air, and a newly renovated cabin at 4,600 feet that sleeps up to 8 guests in real comfort.
- Drive from LA
- ~75 minutes · I-210 east, then CA-18 up the mountain
- Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms · sleeps 8 · king master, queen, bunk room for 4
- Bathrooms
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Elevation
- ~4,600 ft · 15–20°F cooler than the valley
- Lake Gregory
- 5-minute walk from the cabin
- Skiing
- Snow Valley 20 min · Lake Arrowhead 20 min · Big Bear 45 min
- Rating
- 4.77★ Airbnb Superhost · 69+ verified reviews · 200+ guests
- Pets
- 2 dogs welcome · no breed or weight limits
Why Crestline is the underrated mountain escape near LA
Everyone knows Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead. Far fewer people know about Crestline — which is exactly why you should go. This small mountain town sits in the San Bernardino National Forest, centered around the stunning Lake Gregory. It has the charm of a classic mountain retreat without the crowds and inflated prices of its more famous neighbors.
The drive up from the Los Angeles basin takes you from sea level to 4,600 feet in under 90 minutes, and the moment you hit that mountain air, the city feels very far away. Temperatures run significantly cooler than the valley, making it a perfect summer escape when LA is sweltering.
The key number: Crestline sits about 15–20 degrees cooler than the San Fernando Valley on a summer afternoon. When it's 100°F in the city, it's 80°F at the cabin — and shaded by pines.
What makes Maple & Pine different from other cabin rentals near LA
There's no shortage of cabin rentals within driving distance of Los Angeles, but most fall into one of two categories: outdated properties that haven't been updated since the '90s, or overpriced compounds that feel more like a hotel than a cabin. Maple & Pine is different — thoughtfully renovated from the ground up for people who actually want to enjoy their time there.
What's inside
- Three bedrooms sleeping up to 8 — king master suite, queen room, bunk room for 4
- 2.5 bathrooms (1,678 sq ft across three floors)
- Top-floor game room: Pac-Man arcade, pool table, ping pong, air hockey
- Full chef's kitchen with everything you need to cook real meals
- Wood-burning fireplace for cool mountain evenings
- Peloton bike
- Dedicated remote work station with fast WiFi
- Private roller-door garage + 3 parking spots
- Gas BBQ on the deck
- Multiple forest-view balconies across all three floors
- A/C and central heat
- Two dogs welcome, no breed or weight limits
- Self check-in — no coordinating arrival times
When to visit
Maple & Pine is a genuine year-round destination, which makes it one of the most reliable escapes near LA:
Five minutes from Lake Gregory
Lake Gregory is the centerpiece of Crestline — a 78-acre lake with swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and Southern California's largest inflatable water park. It's a five-minute walk from the cabin's front door, which puts it within reach for a morning walk, an afternoon swim, or a post-dinner stroll around the lakeside path.
Book direct for the best rate
Maple & Pine has a 4.77-star rating across 69+ verified reviews and has hosted 200+ guests. It's listed on Airbnb and VRBO — but booking direct at mapleandpine.net skips the platform service fees and is the cheapest route to the same cabin.