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Tropical Getaway: Pool, Spa, Waterslide & Gym!

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An aerial view of this stunning tropical oasis
Welcome to your own backyard paradise
A heart-shaped spa for a heart-shaped vacation
Your very own private waterslide is ready for action—who’s going to take the first ride down?
Looking for the perfect getaway? This property has everything you need!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
El Cajon, CA
  • Lake Jennings
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Barona Casino
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Sycuan Casino
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Tropical Getaway: Pool, Spa, Waterslide & Gym!

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime at this tropical paradise, where the waterslide, pool, and spa set the stage for an unforgettable experience! With a sweet list of amenities, including an outdoor tiki bar, fire pit, billiards, ping pong, garage gym, and playground, you’ll have everything you need for the perfect getaway. With easy access to all that San Diego has to offer and enough sleeping arrangements for 16, this home is the perfect spot for your next family retreat!

The Space:

Welcome to your ultimate getaway! Set on a lush hillside in El Cajon, this property’s highlight is the amazing backyard entertainment area. Step into your private paradise, complete with a pool, spa, waterslide, and fun games. Inside, the home is designed for a unique escape packed with great amenities.

As you enter, you’ll find a spacious main area that connects the state-of-the-art kitchen, dining space, and cozy living room. The bright, modern layout is ideal for entertaining, watching shows, or unwinding by the fireplace.

Upstairs, you'll find four more private bedrooms, including the main suite with a king bed, a twin bed, and an extra roll-away bed. Other rooms offer flexible sleeping options to fit your needs:

Bedroom #2: One queen bed
Bedroom #3: Twin over twin bunk bed and queen bed
Bedroom #4: One king bed and one twin over twin bunk bed
Bedroom #5 (first floor): King bed

Each bedroom has a Smart TV and plenty of storage for your travel items. An additional full bathroom with a shower/tub combo is conveniently located upstairs. The expansive backyard is a dream setup, featuring a large pool that can be heated to 82 degrees year-round, a fun waterslide, and a relaxing jacuzzi. You’ll find a tiki bar, BBQ grill, shaded dining area, fire pit, playground, and space for volleyball or badminton. Plus, there's an outdoor TV, a full gym, and a ping pong table, offering plenty of activities for everyone.

Amenity highlights include:

• Wi-Fi, cable, and fully loaded Smart TVs in the bedrooms and living room
• Two dedicated workspaces
• Deluxe kitchen housewares and appliances
• Fresh linens and bath essentials for every guest
• Secure, gated driveway and garage with parking for up to 8 vehicles
• Pool toys and floaties
• Basketball hoop in the driveway
• Full-size washer and dryer

Guest Access:

Guests have exclusive access to the entire house and grounds, including the spacious garage, pool, laundry area, and fully fenced front and back yards. You can relax and enjoy complete privacy throughout the property.

Interaction with guests:

You can count on us to be your dedicated hosts, responding swiftly and catering to your every need during your stay. Whether it’s a question, a request, or a late-night concern, we’re available 24/7 to ensure your experience is nothing short of fantastic!

Other details to note:

We follow enhanced cleaning protocols between stays, focusing on high-touched surfaces.

The home has central Heat/AC to maintain a comfortable temperature year-round.

Please note that this is a family-friendly neighborhood, so quiet hours must be observed, especially at night.

Pool heating is available up to 82°F for $200 per day Note: Pricing reflects current SDGE utility rates. Spa heating is always complimentary :)

A pet fee of $100 per pet applies for up to two small dogs and covers the deep cleaning measures we take after check-out.

There is an extra guest fee of $50 per night per guest which applies after 14 guests.

Arrangements for early check-in/late check-out must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are subject to availability. We need to coordinate with our cleaners' schedules to accommodate these requests.

Property manager

Dream Retreats
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Lakeside

Lakeside is home to this holiday home. Boomers El Cajon and Regal Parkway Plaza are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Water Conservation Garden and P2K Range. Travelling with kids? Consider Computer Museum of America and Viejas Bowl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Map
El Cajon, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Jennings - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • The Magnolia - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Barona Casino - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • San Diego State University - 19 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 19 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 31 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Miss Brewing Lakeside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Rancheros Mexican Food - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Getaway: Pool, Spa, Waterslide & Gym! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Tropical Getaway: Pool, Spa, Waterslide & Gym!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Getaway: Pool, Spa, Waterslide & Gym!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Getaway: Pool, Spa, Waterslide & Gym! located?

Located in Lakeside, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Jennings, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Art World Western Heritage Gallery and Shadow Mountain Community Church. Boomers El Cajon and Parkway Plaza are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Great house

Tons of games
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Amazing place!

Had a wonderful time at this property with lots of activities to keep kids entertained. They thought of details and were very responsive when we arrived and didn’t have internet or heated pool. They worked hard over the holiday to make sure we were comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Djanira L.

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

Perfect Stay

This place was amazing for our family vacation. Our group ranged in age from 6 to 64 years old and it fit the bill. Simply amazing. We brought our own games which we didn’t even use since the house had a pool table and a variety of different games. The house was bigger than expected! So comfortable. We also added the pool heat and it was well worth the cost. The pool slide was a cherry on top.Beds were also very comfortable and we all had a great nights sleep. I really appreciated the labels in the kitchen which helped us avoid mundanely opening cabinets/drawers to look for an item. They also had a good number of seasoning available. That’s usually something we have to buy.The neighborhood is quiet and added to our peace and relaxation. For families and groups looking for a quiet and safe rental, this house is in a great location. The street is also aesthetically pleasing.Communication with the property manager was very easy and prompt. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paula c.

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

Awesome property!!

Very nice, extremely clean, very well equipped. Can’t go wrong with this place we had a great time highly recommend east check in hosts were great couldn’t have asked more from a property we will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loni L.

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

Perfect paradise

Literally perfect getaway house! Clean, beautiful and extremely fun! Everyone loved it! Highly recommend booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Everything about this place is perfect

Our family of 10 thoroughly enjoyed staying here. We almost don't want to leave! We will definitely come back and book Casey's home again and again! Thanks Casey for having us! From: Roberts Family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian D.

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

Staycation

This place is amazing!!! All the amenities and the place was serene! Casey we absolutely the best!! Even with all my questions lol. I would definitely make a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sasha-Kaye G.

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

Bad start but great trip

We had a lot of issues during check in. The gate was padlocked and we were not provided the code. The power was not turned on during our arrival, and we had to wait over an hour for it to be fixed. This caused us to miss an excursion as we were planning to drop off our things and immediately go there. The property managers were mostly easy to get a hold of and attended to all of our problems as quickly as they could. Overall the stay was amazing and everyone in my party had a great time. The property looks just like the pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Absolutely a gem!

We booked this last minute and everything was perfect! Casey was very quick to respond and the house is amazingly beautiful and well-designed! We will come back again here! :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

Amazing home! Amazing host!

The property is spacious and clean. The home has a wonderful backyard with a pool, hot tub, fire pit, and tiki bar. My family also enjoyed the pool table in the living room and the ping pong table in the garage. The kitchen has all the essentials to cook meals. The host was so nice and welcoming! Our stay was perfect! I highly recommend this amazing home and amazing host!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Almost perfect

The property is beautiful and has everything you would want for a vacation home. The property owner was easy to communicate with. We were six adults and three small children. The house and yard were perfect for us. Our only complaint would be the dogs next door barking at us every time we were at the pool and the fact the owner does not allow anyone outside after 9:00. The adults had quiet conversation outside one night after 9:00 and we received a text from the owner saying it was quiet time, which we were observing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rina S., Los Angeles

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

A nice oasis house

The house has great features and bedrooms. The layout is quite convenient and is a great place to get away. Pros - outdoor space, lots of activities built within the house, clean and spacious. Kitchen area is especially nice with really good knives for cooking and higher end appliances, dishes, utensils. Nice towels, sheets etc Cons - having to be mindful of noise after 9pm, large barking dogs right next door, a few snafus with things broken or breaking (but mostly remedied during our stay), water taking quite some time to heat (inside and out), extra costs needed for heating pool and spa, higher end cost for what it actually is. However, all in all, if you are looking for a place to just get away and do things in the house, this place could be for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Leah H.

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

Horrible Host Canceled our stay within hours of scheduled arrival on Wedding Night

We were so excited to stay in this home as the reviews were great & the pictures looked lovely. My husband and I were getting married at the courthouse with family coming to stay with us. We got permission from the host to have additional family come for an evening bbq & then they would return the next day to enjoy the pool. Unfortunately I woke up, ON MY WEDDING DAY, to find that my reservation was CANCELED within hours of our arrival. I was shocked to say the least. The host, Casey, said there was a leak in the roof and it needed immediate repair (it wasn’t raining or due to rain in July). She hosts other homes and said that she would do her best to find us another place to stay. Not only did she not do that, but she didn’t answer any of my messages after she canceled on us. She left me and my family with no place to stay on THE VERY SAME DAY we were to arrive. We had other family staying in hotels in the area who had to forfeit their money because we had to find a different house 50 miles away at the last minute. Many of my family was not able to find a place to stay and ended up having to turn around and go home. I was heartbroken, my wedding day ruined. Casey was awful. She was unprofessional and cruel to do this to her guests. My family members reached out to her to see if she would respond since she ghosted me and she did! She just avoided me. No consequence for her actions and no care for other people. AVOID CASEY and any of her homes!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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