Professional Film, Editorial, & Photography Location in Crestline, CA

Holly Hill Chalet is a premier mountain cabin location defined by its panoramic 100-mile unobstructed views. Set on a private, expansive acre in Crestline, CA—just 80 minutes from Hollywood—the property offers versatile backdrops for film, commercial, and editorial productions, combining total privacy with the logistical ease required by Los Angeles-based crews.

Cinematic Versatility & Natural Light The grounds are anchored by ancient oak trees and layered garden terraces oriented to capture the full scale of the San Bernardino Mountains. From golden-hour patio scenes to dramatic twilight city-light backdrops looking across the valley, the environment transitions effortlessly across creative styles. Inside, high ceilings and expansive windows ensure abundant natural light, highlighting distinctive architectural features like our floating stairs.

Production-Ready Features Designed to accommodate a variety of production scales, the property offers multiple distinct shooting zones and a quiet, private atmosphere. To further enhance your visuals, a curated vintage 1958 MGA prop car is available on-site, providing a unique "hero" element against the mountain backdrop without the need for off-site vehicle rentals.

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Production Logistics & Features

Holly Hill Chalet is a versatile, mountain-aesthetic location situated just 80 miles (1 hour 20 minutes) from Hollywood. We are production-hardened and understand the fast-paced, high-stakes nature of professional shoots.

Production Versatility: Set on a full acre of private land, our property offers multiple distinct shooting zones, from curated gardens and forested paths to eclectic indoor spaces.
Access & Load-In: Paved driveway with convenient access for equipment trucks. We feature a dedicated ramp leading directly into the main house, making load-in for heavy gear seamless and efficient.
Quiet Environment: Located on a low-traffic private road, the property offers exceptional sound control, free from the ambient street noise that plagues most urban locations.
Parking: Dedicated on-site parking for production vehicles, grip trucks, and crew.
Overnight Storage: Secure on-site storage available in our 2-car garage and large basement area—perfect for multi-day shoots.
Hero Visuals: Iconic 400-year-old oak tree and panoramic 100-mile mountain vistas provide diverse, high-end backdrops for any production.
Prop Car Available: On-site 1958 MGA vintage car available as a hero prop for photography and film productions, saving the hassle of off-site vehicle rentals.
High-Speed Connectivity: 2 Gig Fibre-optic internet with a property-wide mesh Wi-Fi system. Whether you are in the library, the garden, or the basement, you’ll have reliable, high-bandwidth access for real-time file uploads and remote production monitoring
Basecamp Ready: Private, secluded grounds perfect for staging, hair & makeup, and catering.
Tech Scout Accommodations: A private, one-bedroom guest suite is available for pre-production scouting stays, allowing your lead creative or scout to experience the property’s light, layout, and atmosphere in total comfort before the cameras roll.
Flexibility: We offer flexible load-in/out times to suit your project’s specific schedule.

Amina Touray photography - front entrance

Timeless valley views. Garden sitting area at Holly Hill Chalet, Crestline—ideal for editorial and film productions.

Anita Hodson Photography - Front driveway

Amina Touray photography - Front of carport

Our beautiful 400 year old oak in the fog

Photo taken from loft above the lounge room

Floating stairs up to the loft in lounge room

Lounge room looking towards floating stairs

Nighttime view of a cityscape from a mountain, with city lights and a cloudy sky, along with silhouettes of trees and hills in the foreground.

A round black table with two black metal chairs with cushions on a dirt surface, overlooking a lush green mountainous landscape with layers of hills and valleys under a hazy blue sky, and a laptop and a vase of purple flowers on the table.

A small black outdoor table with two matching chairs, placed on a wooden deck with a view overlooking a lush green hillside, trees, and a distant valley with mountains in the background. A potted plant with pink flowers is on the table.

A large tree covered in snow, with snow-laden branches, beside a house with balconies also covered in snow, in a winter scene.

A backyard covered in snow featuring trees, a shed or house, a lit lightbulb hanging from a wire, benches, a small barbecue grill, and stone steps and retaining walls.

Outdoor scene with two black metal chairs and a round table with a white vase of purple flowers, surrounded by grass and trees, and a dark wooden building in the background.

Nighttime view of city lights from a hill, with dark silhouettes of trees in the foreground and a cloudy sky above.

A foggy outdoor scene featuring a large trees with bare branches, with a wooden walkway and steps leading through the forest. There are faint lights wrapped around a smaller tree in the background.

Aerial view of a house surrounded by trees with a roof sign that says 'LOVE'.

A snow-covered wooden cabin in a forested area at dusk with warm yellow lights illuminating the porch, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a fence.

A bathroom with white paneled walls and ceiling, black accent wall with mirrors, small sink with gold fixtures, framed pictures, a small white cabinet with flowers, and black towels hanging on rings.

A bathroom with a white beadboard ceiling and walls, a large bathtub with gold fixtures, a glass shower enclosure, a white pedestal sink, and a window showing an outside view.

View of a city skyline during sunset, seen through a window with trees in the foreground.

Bathroom with a large tub, a glass shower, and large windows letting in sunlight, with black flooring and white and black walls.

A view of a cloud-filled sky with a terrace and black chairs and table in the foreground. A chandelier hangs from a tree, and there are trees and mountains in the distance.

Person relaxing on a bed by a large window overlooking a snowy landscape with trees and a cloudy sky during sunset.

A snow-covered house at dusk with warm yellow light glowing from a window, surrounded by trees and a lit streetlamp.

A rustic house with a steep gabled roof surrounded by trees, with a paved driveway in the foreground under a bright sky.

Chandelier hanging outdoors at sunset overlooking a cityscape with illuminated buildings and a vibrant orange and blue sky.

Nighttime view through a window showing a sunset sky, city lights, trees, and a silhouette of a vehicle interior.

Professional Film, Editorial, & Photography Location in Crestline, CA

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