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Lake House - Novel Attractions Close / Safari Park Zoo/ Legoland/ Sea World

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Main Entry at Front of House
Fitness facility
Hodgee overlooks Lake Hodges
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Escondido, CA
  • California Center For The Arts
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Stone Brewing
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake House - Novel Attractions Close / Safari Park Zoo/ Legoland/ Sea World

The 'Del Dios ' Lake House .......Simply put - “Charming & Welcoming”
Our Lake House is in a very unique, “one of a kind”community....it's called Del Dios aka "Valley of Gods"on the west shore of Lake Hodges, San Diego Co, city of Escondido, California. "This is an awesome place to live and an excellent area for relaxing, family values and outdoor activities"
........For your assurance, we still adhere to strict covid guidelines of sanitizing and cleaning!

Lake Features:
* Lake is about 75yrds off the property
* Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing
* Fishing
* Mountain Biking
* Cycling
* Coast to Crest Trail
* Miles of Hiking Trails or Lake Strolling
* Bird Watching
* Horseback Riding
* BBQ and Picnic areas
* Rentals/Boats, kayaks, paddle boards * Dock & Snack House
* Dog Friendly (please inquire first)
** Check lake water authority for allowable activities. Trail and horseback lessons are also new to the area.....just a couple blocks up lake drive.

About our Lake House
Why our lake house? .......more to offer for your special vacation, premium track record, welcoming and comfortable. Long or short term stays.

We are the only vacation rental cottage at Lake Hodges! We're so close, the waters edge is only a couple of hundred feet from the house.
Our 1000sf craft style home has two bedrooms, one bathroom. The house is stand alone entire home with full facilities, it sleeps up to 4 adults 2 children, decks overlook the valley, lake and local mountains. The renowned Lake Hodges is abound by miles and miles of trails running form the "coast to crest". Del Dios is a noted destination for enthusiast like runners, cyclist, hikers, trail bikers, equestrians, fishers, boaters, sunset walks or just picnickers at the lake shore. Guests say they feel far away from the everyday hustle but love being within minutes of the main city and major shopping centers. Our Lake House is a perfect get away and excellent for families, and couples. It is a great work environment in fact professionals love to come, knowing it’squite and-the internet is fast, they can get things done and still enjoy time away. Few houses are on our street, they are far apart and although the neighbors are friendly, they keep to themselves. This is truly a great place to de-stress, re-energize and play.

Where is it?
Lake Hodges in North Co. San Diego....
Major malls, supermarkets, restaurants and breweries are within minutes. Main Town has everything and is only 5 minutes away. Attractions like the San Diego Safari Park to Sea World to Legoland are a quick and easy drive. Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing & Novel Attractions, Polo field, equestrian shows, local beaches, tide pooling, dog beach and Interstate-5 is 15 minutes away and it's only a few minutes to Hwy 15, Rancho Santa Fe is less than 5 minutes drive. Local golfing and driving ranges are a few miles, Torrey Pines Golf Course is 20 minutes. Disneyland will take about 75 minutes, local mountains and casinos like Harris & Valley View Casino take about 40 minutes, Lake Henshaw is 35 min. Palomar Observatory less than an hour and snow in the local mountains is around 45mi, skiing is available it will take 3hr to Big Bear, its 327mi to Mammoth Lakes, the desert is 1hour drive and Historic town of Julian is 1hr drive. Down Town San Diego and all it has to offer is less than 30min drive. Museums are local or visit Balboa park about 30 min highway drive. Down town Escondido offers dining and nightlife. The farmers market is Tuesdays and Sunday and just a few minutes drive. Walk to the local restaurant "The Historic Hernandez Hideaway" Mexican style Cantina just off the lake and steps from the house.

What's there to do?
Take a hike, visit "Potato Chip Rock" or Elfin Forest "The Way Up" trail and the beautiful Olivenhain Reservoir with views far accross the county to the ocean, it breath taking! Stick around an explore Lake Hodges and the miles of hiking, biking and horse back riding trails . Lake Hodges is a destination for many enthusiast like bird watchers, anglers, boaters, kayaking, bikers/cyclist and more.
Scroll our site for many more destinations and their distances, there are a lot of very close great places to explore.
What about the house?
* Excellent for online classes or working guests, fast internet, Roku
* Whole home family get-a-way in the heart of Del Dios
* Conveniently Located
* Comfortable and fully equipped
* Huge Fenced in Property
* Central Heat/ AC
* Large French windows overlooking the area
* Full Bath/Shower
* Parking on site
* Professionally maintained, sanitized and cleaned to the strictest guidelines
* Two Bedrooms, 1-Queen, 1-Double 1-Queen Air Bed, 1-very comfy convertible couch
* Full California style Kitchen ready for all occasion, great BBQ
* 42" TV
* Laundry
* High Speed Internet/Wifi
* Games, Books, Movies, Wii/Cds
* light tackle fishing gear,
* Dock rents....... kayak, boats

Cool " FREE " Things - During the kids free month of October children 11 or younger receive free admission at Zoo/Safari Park, Birch Aquarium Scripps, and many museums (sandiego.org/promotions/kids-free)..... during February seniors 65+ get the same Zoo/Safari deal (visit - SDZSafariPark.org). Over 20 San Diego museums are free. IPA-Observed on the first Thursday each August, National IPA Day is a hoppy hootenanny and there are many awesome local breweries in our town. "So many sites to see"
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Overview:
The California style kitchen and huge skylight are an inviting integration to kitchen, dining and living room. Walls are hand faux with the look of suede leather. The bathroom is deco with creative tile and beams. As the sun comes up, you'll awake to enjoy that perfect cup of coffee on the upper deck and gleefully see it's first light streaks through the mountains. During the evenings the full moon will overwhelm you glistening off the clam lake. At the east side of the house you'll enjoy larger decks where entertaining, bbqs and good conversation will happen. Our yard is full of succulents, old growth and fruit trees. Most pets are welcome, we do charge a per pet fee. For lake days and hours of operation check on their website or call dpt. of boating and waterways.
Guests from around the world say they've "been in many vacation homes but few are as welcoming and leave you that longing to come back". Our house is open to anyone looking for that place where we all love to be and get away from the traffic and hustle.
As owners we are very proud of our lake house and we promise we'll strive to make your stay at our Lake House the best time it can be. We'd love to hear from you and hope we'll become a part of your next great vacation.
Sincerely,
Lynn & Paul

Property manager

Lynn & Paul
Premier Host

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Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Turkish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Games, movies and video games for kids.
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Events

No events allowed
Inquire with owner prior.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pending owner approval, pet agreement and pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors, on decks by doors/windows
Relax, have an excellent stay. Not allowed-parties, gatherings, loud noises-music or any neighborhood disturbances. Pet fee $28pr pet/pr night
Fires must be in the fire pit only and local fire department approval is required (at times they are prohibited). Park in the driveway.
No pets on/under furniture. If pet soils in the house xtra-cleaning-fee, flea treatment required -7dy prior to arrival. Over 2 adults xtra fee.

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
Note from host: Inquire with owner prior.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Escondido

Located in Del Dios, a neighbourhood in Escondido, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while San Diego Zoo Safari Park and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Make time for Del Mar Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Del Mar Racetrack. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Escondido, CA

What's nearby

  • California Center For The Arts - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Rady Children Hospital - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Palomar Medical Center - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Stone Brewing - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 21 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 27 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Robin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House - Novel Attractions Close / Safari Park Zoo/ Legoland/ Sea World pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake House - Novel Attractions Close / Safari Park Zoo/ Legoland/ Sea World?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House - Novel Attractions Close / Safari Park Zoo/ Legoland/ Sea World?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake House - Novel Attractions Close / Safari Park Zoo/ Legoland/ Sea World located?

Located in Del Dios, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stone Brewing and California Center For The Arts. Palomar Medical Center and Palomar Medical Center Downtown are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and fun!
Pictures don’t do this place justice! Very cute, great for our little family of four with a gorgeous outdoor area and close to a lot of fun things to do. The only thing missing was it seemed the laundry didn’t work but this wasn’t a big deal for our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and fun
Room to spread out and enjoy all the fun San Diego offers!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Garden Home Retreat
The house was very comfortable and the gardens are quiet and beautiful. The original retro kitchen is very charming and had everything we needed. We enjoyed peaceful walks around the lake. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family visit
Wonderful cottage near the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would stay here again!
The hosts were very responsive and the place was exactly as the listing description. I would definitely stay here again 😁
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice getaway
This is the perfect little bungalow for a simple family getaway. The house has character, is clean and neat, and has everything you need. The yard/decks are fantastic for enjoying morning coffee or a BBQ with friends. Ultra quiet location too (I think I saw 3 cars pass the house during our entire stay). Close to most everything you could want...the beach, attractions, freeways, groceries, etc. The owners were very attentive and addressed an air conditioner issue promptly, so we were once again cool. We hope to come back again to enjoy this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Abel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Diego area stay
Good location to enjoy local surrounding attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
A wonderful getaway! Enjoyed staying in your home!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ida P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat Visit
We visited last year and loved our stay. This year was a repeat of our enjoyment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Such a cute place and the location was wonderful! It put us close to family but was a quiet retreat at the end of the day. The hosts were lovely and were on top of communications for the entire trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Place
This house and property were great and will suit our special needs in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
Needed a place to stay w our adult children & this was perfect. Was graduation weekend for UCSD & we wanted somewhere away from the crowds! Everything in SD is spread out & the 20-30ish mins drive to anywhere we wanted to go wasn't bad at all in comparison to other places we could have stayed. Daughters slept in the room w the full bed & son on the couch Qn bed. We didn't spend much time at the property but enjoyed the fun, relaxed lake vibe while there. Everything was clean, worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrance S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Get Away
Perfect, secluded location close to amenities but seeming like being miles away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHIKO L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So lovely
This is a charming little house in a stunning big yard with multiple levels, loads of plants and trees, lots of birdsong and plenty of seating. The indoor space is clean and cozy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lake House
Great space. Super relaxing! I would recommend this property to anybody
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning!
We really enjoyed our stay here. Very quiet neighborhood, a large yard for my dogs to run around in, house was beautiful and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The owner's were very helpful, making the check in and check out process a breeze. I highly recommend this place to anyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake House
It was a beautiful location and so quiet and tranquil. Even the grandkids wanted to stay longer😊. I would recommend this home highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Cool, well decorated place with a very relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds, nice family area to hang out in. Beautiful gardens all around. Got a funk zone, throw back vibe to it (in a good way). Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little hide away
This property was perfect for our visit to Escondido. It was clean, quiet, and had all the amenities we needed. Our dogs had a great time in the large landscaped backyard and the nearby lake trail. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Great lake house with an amazing backyard!
My husband and I stayed here and loved the location! It's minutes from the lake which has many trails which were great for our dogs! It's also about 20 minutes to Solana beach where there are many dining and shopping options. I would highly recommend this place. The backyard is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful oasis
We enjoyed everything about this property. It was a perfect quiet setting for our family. Our dogs loved the fenced yard. The fireplace was romantic. Kitchen was well equipped. We loved our time here and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ida P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
Quiet and rustic experience. One eighth mile to hiking trails and Mexican restaurant. Hope to return again
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristine A., Whittier, California USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake house.
This little gem of a lake house was a perfect weekend getaway! Nice hiking, close to Stone Brewery and fabulous backyard with a lovely garden! We loved sitting on the balcony to enjoy the view and all the fun activities in the backyard from giant Jenga, corn hole and rock painting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property!
My husband and I had a magical week here! The property is lovely and gave our 2 dogs plenty of room to roam. The lake trails and the neighborhood are fantastic. It was the perfect place to unplug and relax - and paint a rock or 2! The hosts respond quickly and had great suggestions for local spots although we spent most of our time enjoying the yard. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Zen experience
The water features sounds so peaceful & the wind chimes! I’ve never felt so calm! It’s beautiful kept & the property managers are wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lynn & Paul

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Our Lake Hodges home was the first single family home my husband and I purchased in 1990. Raising two of our three boys in the home was the best upbringing I could have given them. The Del Dios area is truly a unique place that I could let my children explore nature, canoe, kayak and fish with their friends. In 2001 my third son was born and we had to make a decision to remodel or add onto our cute and quaint lake home. We decided to move about a mile away to the other side of the lake because taking away the integrity of the home was not an option. Our plans are to move back to the lake home once our youngest son moves off to college. Both my husband and myself grew up in San Diego area and attended college here as well. We are excited for this opportunity to open our house up for guests to experience what we have been able to have in this home.


Why they chose this property

Before we had children we purchased a condo in Solana Beach. When our first son was born we decided that it was time to buy a home. My husband was driving his motorcycle and stumbled upon the community of Del Dios aka "Valley of the Gods". Because of the excellent weather and of course the lake, it felt right. The small town, it's vicinity and a country feeling was so appealing, it wasn't long before we found our home in the community. At first, we were torn about leaving the beach area but soon became impressed with the total culture. We lived there for 16 years before making the decision to move where we now, still in Del Dios still close to the lake.

What makes this property unique

Seasonal rates
From Beaches to Del Mar race track to the San Diego Safari Park, Disneyland to Mexico, the Lake House is the most centralized location available in San Diego Co.
Our home is half way up a gentle sloping road. It is one of three homes on the street. The living room has 4 giant picture windows that look out to the lake with mountains as the backdrop. It's about 100 yards to the lakes shore with trails that I have walked my dogs, biked, and jogged more times than I can count over the years. Although it is not a large home, it has an open feeling with the kitchen flowing into the living room and decks. There are three decks that surround the house. One of which is off the kitchen which makes a great place to have your morning cup of coffee or watch the moon rise reflect off the lake. Over the years the other two decks have provided us excellent places to have family barbecues and such. In the yard, we have done lots of gardening and landscaping throughout the years. It's a nice area for children to play in. Many different plants and trees add to the old growth that make for a lovely scape and walk through. We have also built a large kennel for pets which will suit visitors with pets needs when out on adventures, shopping at the mall or local stores. There are great views surrounding the property and many trails to enjoy running, hiking and biking. Once you wake up to the sun cresting though the distant mountains you'll know you're in the "Valley of the Gods" .We hope you'll enjoy our lake house just as hundreds our guests have.

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