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Quiet hilltop guest house with great views

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

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Valley Center, CA
  • The Oaks Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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  • Kitchen
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Quiet Hilltop Home With Stunning Hill Top And Valley Views

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet hilltop guest house with great views

Hilltop guest house with easy access to I-15 freeway. This two story, fully furnished house with spacious rooms and beautiful views from both levels has two balconies and sits on three acres of avocado and fruit trees. Has gazebo, fountains, 20x40 pool (not heated and not warm enough for swimming November to early June), private patio overlooking valley and hills. This vacation home offers you the choice to just relax and enjoy the quiet, beautiful area or you are only four miles from the freeway and all that San Diego and Temecula have to offer. Beaches 20 miles away. Seaworld and Zoo 40 miles away. Wild Animal Park 30 minutes, and Disneyland only 75 miles away.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to The Oaks Course. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 20.4 miles (32.9 km) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park and 18.3 miles (29.4 km) from Harrah's Resort Southern California
Quiet hilltop guest house with great views offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Rules

Cancellation Refund: 30 days prior to arrival date - full refund. 29 - 21 days 75% refund. 20 - 14 days 50% refund. 13 – 7 days 25%

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Quiet Hilltop With Great Views
Quiet Hilltop Guest House With Great Views Valley Center
Quiet Hilltop Guest House With Great Views Private vacation home

Quiet hilltop guest house with great views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andie G.

Thank you, great location to relax and enjoy nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pmbaker31 B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristal V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great! Loved the views, cleanliness, and the pool. Always responded to questions and even allowed us to stay an extra night. Would definitely stay here again if we ever go back to San Diego!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve S., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a great time, the guest house has tremendous views and an amazing pool. The unit is stocked with everything you could ask for. The owners made us feel at home and they had excellent communication. A
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaylee g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful drive up and view!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!

we had an amazing Thanksgiving stay at Mel & Tina’s place! the house was super clean, and they provided everything we needed. the upstairs light was out when we arrived, and the second I told them about it, it was fixed eight away. I always got responses within 5-10 minutes of messaging, and we felt extremely comfy. my boyfriend and I stayed in the upstairs bedroom and it was sooo comfortable. the views during the day and the stars at night were a nice added bonus also 😍. the trek up the hill is worse at night, but wasn’t too bad after the first night and we got used to it quickly. would absolutely book this house again! thank you, Mel & Tina for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cooper B.

Great Views and Amazing Price

Wonderful rental property up a very scenic mountain drive. Road is paved which is very helpful for wary drivers! Guest house had all the amenities needed for a peaceful vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquility and Amazing Views

Amazing views, tranquility and serenity. The gazebo was a family favorite. Pool was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Del D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The property was well manicured and the views are breathtaking beautiful sunrise and sunsets from multiple view points. The pool was clean and heated. The home is clean and provided everything we needed even a complimentary bottle of Chardonnay. Thank you Mel & Tina for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick m.

Liked: Cleanliness

incredible view & pool.

This rental was everything we needed but one of the best side was the view and the pool. good location to visit the area. the house was well equiped and clean. outside space was incredible and so relaxing. I enjoyed driving the 2 miles mountain road to get up there as the scenery is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great base for our San Diego area vacation

We had a wonderful time. The views and property are gorgeous. We loved spending time by/in the pool and the house had everything we needed. Most days we traveled into the San Diego area for beach and tourist activities and the 45 min- 1 hour drive worked out just fine for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

Couldn't ask for anything more from a perfect host. Every need that I had, was handled within minutes. Would love to come back again. Thank you for the amazing hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luz B.

Liked: Cleanliness

N/A

Nice and quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qiana T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Everything was wonderful! The property is beautiful and the view was breathtaking. We arrived earlier than expected and the host graciously allowed us to check in. The house was clean and well stocked for what we needed. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

A guest from BROOMFIELD, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and peaceful

The property is quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed coffee on the patio with the beautiful views. The road to the property was a challenging route for our morning walks. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing View

Clean and cozy guest house with an amazing pool! The setting is beautiful and relaxing. Checking in was easy & hosts were communicative throughout. Having a quiet house in a gorgeous location was a perfect landing spot for exploring the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay with great views

We absolutely loved this property! We are a family of 7 and we all enjoyed our stay here. It felt like a trip to the cabin with beautiful views. I enjoyed my coffee every morning on the back patio with the views and peace and quiet. Mel was friendly and we felt very welcomed. I loved how the outside of the property was decorated and the inside living room felt like home. We were able to relax, make food and spend time together with no problems. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

The property was awesome for our family of five. We loved the view and the pool. It had everything we needed for late night cookouts and fires.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

This property was amazing. Beautiful view, a nice backyard eating/sitting area, BBQ grill, and of course the pool. Mel and Tina were so nice. They checked in on us and made sure we had everything we needed. Mel was even nice enough to show us around some of his car collection. The house was well kept and well stocked with everything we needed, including pool towels, board games, yard games, a cooler, and even an air bed. The pool was clean and we had a lot of fun playing in the pool every afternoon/evening. We had such a great time at this amazing house. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

john c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, Comfortable, Nice View, Difficult Access

This house is located in the mountains on a narrow road that snakes its way along the mountainside with some switch backs. It takes about 10 minutes to drive this winding 2 mile road with white knuckles. If a car comes from the other direction, one driver has to pull to the side and hug the road and stop for the other to squeeze by (just to illustrate the road width). Its a little uncomfortable if you're not used to it, especially with one side of the road often on a cliff edge. Once you get to the property, the view is quite beautiful. You won't have that view of the pool. That pic of the pool is taken from the owners home. There is no view of the pool from the actual house you will be staying in. The pool is not far, you just can't see it so that's misleadng. The house itself is good. Spacious enough. Comfortable. Everything worked. It's just that if you are looking for convenient access, this is not the place. We were not expecting the remoteness of the location so it was a little inconvenient for us. Overall, the house is good. Pretty much everything one NEEDS is there. It is a guest house, so the owners live on site. The owners were super nice and friendly. We only saw them once in the 8 days we were there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful family vacation

From the moment we saw the view we knew we were in paradise. The house was well-maintained and had many sleeping options. My family Grandma, mom, dad, and 2 kids (ages 9 and 12) had a wonderful time. The pool was such a fun way to pass the time. The house had everything we could need and Tina and Mel were the best hosts. We were able to order instacart for our groceries meaning we could just relax and enjoy ourselves. The AC units in the rooms were great and kept us nice and cool when we weren't splashing around. This property is one we would love to visit again. Thank you Mel and Tina for a wonderful peaceful 4th of July. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Canyon cozy!

Great hosts, beautiful property with plenty of space and great views!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Texans in California

Serene and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

MICHAEL L.

Liked: Cleanliness

House ok

No bath upstairs bedrooms. Steep stairs caution. Personal opinion are items need replaced, kitchen utensils, dishes, bath towels. Bringing up a few things would make a better experience. Very quiet and secluded. Great view
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex B., Ogden

Liked: Cleanliness

Million Dollar View!

It's definitely a interesting drive to get to the guest house. The first trip my wife was a bit scared. But in all honesty I thought it was a great adventure. Then after a few more trips into town she became used to the drive. The pool and endless views far make up for a little drive, in my opinion.The house itself is tidy and clean. But you can tell the place is well used . However fully functional. Our family found it to be an oasis every night and we quite enjoyed our stay. All things considered this house is incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022