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Quiet hilltop guest house with great views

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Newly remodeled pool
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Valley Center, CA
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • California Center For The Arts
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Tina
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation Refund: 30 days prior to arrival date - full refund. 29 - 21 days 75% refund. 20 - 14 days 50% refund. 13 – 7 days 25%

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valley Center

Located in Valley Center, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Moonlight Ampitheatre and Avo Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alta Vista Gardens and The Wave Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Boomers Vista and Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens. Power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Valley Center, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
  • California Center For The Arts - 20 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Stone Brewing - 22 min drive - 22.9 km
  • California State University San Marcos - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 31 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 33 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Harlow’s - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Chabelita - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Escondido Moose Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Portino's Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quiet hilltop guest house with great views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Quiet hilltop guest house with great views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet hilltop guest house with great views?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet hilltop guest house with great views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Quiet hilltop guest house with great views located?

This family-friendly Valley Center holiday home is located in a rural location, 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from The Oaks Course, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Alta Vista Gardens and The Wave Waterpark. Guajome County Park and Twin Oaks Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cooper B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Del D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Qiana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

patrick m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jake B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canyon cozy!

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Luz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

N/A

Nice and quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jaclynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

A guest from BROOMFIELD, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Texans in California

Serene and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Guestbook Comment

The website pictures don't do the property justice! It is even better than it appears! Our grandkids did not want to leave. Thanks to Mel and Tina for sharing their beautiful property.

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

MICHAEL L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Gillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Markus B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet peace of heaven in SoCal

We stayed here for 2 1/2 weeks in July '23 with 2 adults and 5 kids aging 6-14. The house was very clean, we had everything we needed. The pool is rather large, we spend a lot of time there, it's also clean and very well maintained. The view over the canyon is stunning. We are hard working people and really enjoyed how quiet and beautiful it is up there. Having your morning coffee on the patio with still a bit of fog around the hill is something we'll never forget. A special thanks goes out to the owner Mel, who was extremely friendly and showed us his oldtimers, told their stories and didn't get tired from all the questions the kids were asking. Concerning those reviews that complain about the road that leads to the house I have to say that everybody with a drivers licencse should easily be able to drive up there. If you want a house on the top of a hill, you need to drive a sometimes narrow road. We had no problems whatsoever in our Suburban. All in all it was the best place we rented so far in the US. The kids loved it, our absolute recommendation !
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

john c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

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

Alex B., Ogden

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful and unforgettable stay

We spent a wonderful time there. Especially the outdoor area is fantastic. You have a breathtaking view into the meadows and hills, the pool is wonderful, the sunsets are incomparable. Close connection to motorway, Saying goodbye was hard for us. Very nice hosts. House offered plenty of space and everything you need to feel good. We would come back anytime.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing

From the second we pulled in we were blown away by this beautiful property. We felt as if we were at home. Very cozy and private. The views are breathtaking and the pool is a place you never want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantabulous!!!

The views were picture perfect. Amazing swimming pool. Beautiful property. We had lemons right off the trees. Quiet and peaceful surroundings. We got to meet Mel. Super nice fella. We highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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Hosted by Tina

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If this property is booked on the dates you want please check out our other property next door to this one Homeaway/VRBO # 3685770.

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