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Tranquil country setting w/majestic views

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Smart TV, ping pong, printers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Escondido, CA
  • Place, The Vineyard at Escondido
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Escondido

With a stay at this guesthouse, you'll be centrally located in Escondido, within a 15-minute drive of San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Rady Children Hospital. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Felicita County Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • The Vineyard at Escondido - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 34 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Mission Bay - 35 min drive - 51.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 36 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 24 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee Escondido - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Major Market - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Tranquil country setting w/majestic views

Unwind in our guest suite located on a lush one-acre hilltop property, tucked away on a private road. Enjoy beautiful mountain views while relaxing beneath a shady, extra-large, mature fig tree or around the fire pit area.
Spend time with our friendly chickens in their own large coop, or enjoy a peaceful swing beneath the fig tree. You’re just 25 minutes from the beach, 10 minutes from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and only 1.3 miles from Trader Joe’s. Or simply stay close to home and enjoy a scenic one-mile walk around the quiet neighborhood loop.
Inside, relax in comfortable beds, luxury motorized soft-leather recliners, and enjoy the convenience of a mini kitchen and a large smart TV—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.
There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom features a bathtub, a bidet, and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Printer
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please see the check out instructions in the binder.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

3 total pets

Note from host: Pet fee is for each pet you bring.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Tranquil country setting w/majestic views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phil was very welcoming. The place was even better than the pictures. Very clean, comfortable beds, beautiful space. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geny A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and great location. Do recommend and will love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi O., CEDAR RAPIDS

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was a little piece of paradise everything you need. Phil and Kristina are very accommodating hosts met all our needs. Shopping , restaurants, and sights close or within 30 minutes. We were impressed.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice J., Park City

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable and great communication. Equipped as advertised and such a peaceful and tranquil setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Complete gem! The place is beautiful and is a home - cozy, restful, quiet. Phil takes the experience over the top with such generous hospitality and warmth as the host. A pleasure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a perfectly comfortable five-day stay with a family of five. Phil was incredibly communicative and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The area is beautiful, the accommodation was quaint and cozy. Like being in a cabin in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at this charming Escondido cottage was absolutely wonderful! I visited with my daughter and two young granddaughters (ages 2 and 3) for a weekend wedding in San Marcos, and the location could not have been more convenient. The cottage was spotless, cozy, and beautifully maintained—complete with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.The property has such a peaceful atmosphere, with gorgeous views and thoughtful touches throughout. My granddaughters especially loved the swings, the friendly chickens, and saying “hello” to Mr. Phil, our gracious host. The fresh eggs were such a bonus!We truly enjoyed our time here and would love to return for another visit. Highly recommend this lovely retreat for anyone visiting the area!
Enchanting little cottage!
Comfortable bed!
Cozy and clean!
My granddaughters LOVED the swings, the chickens, and "Mr. Phil"!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was outstanding! Clean and well organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, lovely, will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a wonderful place to stay—just the right size for what we needed. The location is peaceful and quiet, and the home had everything we could ask for while being out of town. The host was very responsive and communicative, always quick to answer any questions. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay and will definitely make this our first choice if we’re in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super nice hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay. Very clean, quiet, clear instructions on accessing the property. We had everything we needed. Especially loved the fresh eggs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

House was comfortable and clean. Great location to relax between festivities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint perfect little house on the hillside

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything we needed was already there, we were so excited to have fresh chicken eggs as a gift from the host and the beautiful happy chickens that we got to meet. I loved the garden and the swings were a hit for my grandchildren. They didn’t want to leave. We all really enjoyed our stay and the bed was so compfy, we were so grateful we didn’t have to run the ac because the windows when left open gave a fantastic cross breeze through the house. All in all we loved our stay. We would choose this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci W., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Therese was a delightful hostess. While you share the home with her, she stays out of the home or in her bedroom when guests are present. Easy access to CWU, especially at graduation/move out or move in times. Quiet neighborhood. Comfortable bed. Lovely to have coffee and breakfast bread waiting in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay, They thought of everything, it was so nice and quiet and close to areas we needed to be. Phil and wife have a gem. We highly recommend a stay here. We did have opportunities to enjoy fire pit as we were on the gone. Thank you Phil and many blessings to you and your family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding in escondido

Very nice effeciency type apartmemt.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Very quiet and nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short commute

Thank you Phil for opening up your home to use while our house in Murrieta was under repair. What a nice area of Escondido with excellent views of the valley below. Great soaking tub and all the conveniences were appreciated. Such a nice touch to offer fresh eggs, s’mores making supplies and snacks. Great, relaxing stay just moments from my work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We came back

We came back and stayed again like we said we would! The perfect horn from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi O., Henderson, NV

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and just the right size

Beautiful rental for our family of 4. Short drive to San Diego Safari Park. The view from the patio and the fig tree with swings was so relaxing! Easy check in and out process, reserved parking spot. In very quiet residential area. Thanks again for the Easter goodies!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect well equipped cottage

This cottage is so well equipped - they thought of everything! It’s extremely comfortable and the hosts are wonderful. 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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