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Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests

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Living room with a view to the beauty of Palomar Mountain and trees, trees trees
Rustic yet elegant lodge home sleeps 14-16 guests comfortably, with great views!
Palomar Vista Lodge - Spacious luxury living at 5,400 ft. elevation. Wonderful!
Enter into your private oasis in the mountains, situated on over 8 acres.
Living room sliders open onto a 1,500 sq. ft deck with bbq and outdoor fire pit

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16343.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Palomar Mountain, CA
  • Palomar Mountain State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harrah's Resort Southern California
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Palomar Mountain
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom 1 - upper floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 2 - upper floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen Suite - lower floor

1 Queen Bed

The Bunk Room - upper floor

+2
6 Single Beds

The Lounge - lower floor

2 Double Futons

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Hall bath - upper floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall bath - upper floor by Bunk Room

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor - kitchen area

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Powder room - main floor

Toilet

Queen Suite private bath - lower floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests

Palomar Vista Lodge is set on over 8 acres on the top of Palomar Mountain, with views to the skyline in San Diego on a clear day. Beautifully updated and decorated, there are five bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus a recreation room with pool table / ping-pong / poker table / bar / and a 2nd kitchen to make your stay enjoyable and memorable. In addition there is a beautiful outside deck of 1,500 sq. feet, a fire pit, Jacuzzi and outdoor barbecue, plus gorgeous lawns, butterfly gardens, and hiking trails and private relaxation spots right on the property that feature gorgeous views, and peaceful tranquility. Perfect for large families, large groups, or multiple families as the home provides large bedrooms with lots of privacy. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, over 3,600 sq. ft of interior living space, Palomar Vista Lodge will come to be your luxurious mountain getaway with friends and family for years to come. We are only 2 miles from the entrance of Palomar Mountain State Park, and 3 miles from the Palomar Observatory. In addition, we have 5 casinos within 20 miles if you want to enjoy some great entertainment, a great value meal, and take your chances at the tables or slot machines. Serving San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties, we are about an hour to an hour and a half from all points in Southern California, but you will feel like you are in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Peace and serenity awaits you at Palomar Vista Lodge.

Property manager

Owner/property manager

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 4:00 PM
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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

Important information

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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

Palomar Mountain

Palomar Mountain is home to this holiday home. Palomar Mountain State Park and Palomar Mountain reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Palomar Observatory and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palomar Mountain, CA

What's nearby

  • Palomar Mountain State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Palomar Observatory - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Harrah's Resort Southern California - 20 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Valley View Casino - 27 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Palomar Mountain - 35 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪K.J. Chinese Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jilberto's Taco Shop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Harrahs Ricon Casino Dive Day Club - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ritas Cantina - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests?

Checkout is at 4:00 PM.

Where is Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests located?

Located in Palomar Mountain, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Palomar Mountain State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Palomar Observatory and Palomar Mountain. Lake Henshaw and Harrah's Resort Southern California are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krishna S.

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

Special place

Beautiful deck and outside area and views, along with comfortable and spacious interior
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Great for family gatherings

We had an amazing stay above the clouds. Really could not ask for a better place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Best stay ever

Everything was so clean and good quality. They had everything I could possibly need. My family and I had an amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Beautiful, peaceful location

We enjoyed our stay very much. The grounds are beautiful, with amazing views. The location is very private. The beds were very comfortable. Kitchen had everything that we needed. Teens enjoyed the spa, the ping pong table, and frisbee golf. The toaster oven should be replaced as you can’t read the controls because it is so old. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casandra T.

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

Amazing place for a family!

This property checked all the boxes, spacious, clean and away from the hustle and bustle. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Favorite House

We have been doing an annual NYE trip for 11 years and this is our 3rd time here! It’s a beautiful property and the house has everything we need. In the past there has been snow so we took advantage of some of the hills. This year there wasn’t snow but that meant we could enjoy outside more and play yard games. We plan to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bri T.

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

Perfect for a family stay

This home was perfect for our annual family trip. The kids loved playing outside and exploring the property. There was plenty of room for everyone and the house was very comfortable. The views are incredible! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad V.

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

Mountain memories

Wonderful place! Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Incredible property

Such a special home. We thank the host for sharing. Everything was perfect. We all had a great time and plan on returning in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack E.

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

Blessed Home

If you have a small church group this is the place to be. This is our second year and the owner Michael has been an awesome host. You have all you need here. We look forward to being here again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven n.

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

Great getwaway

Great view with a large deck and lots of property. Had a great time. Very well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bellina S.

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

Awesome Friends Getaway

Perfect place to get away with your friends and kids. There was so much to do in the house the boys had a blast. Wonderfully remote with an amazing view and relaxing jacuzzi on the deck. The place had all the kitchen accessories needed to make lovely meals and definitely enough space for all 16 of us. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great place for a family gathering

We got our family together for our annual stay. This is, by far, the best place we found to stay in several years. There’s lots of room, very clean, very well equipped. And we had quite a bit of snow left over from the week before so the kids had a lot of fun sledding. We never left the property during the four days we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Y., Anaheim, CA

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

Amazing Home

This home was perfect for our group. We loved the property and just spending time out on the deck. Michael was an incredibly gracious host and made things so smooth and easy. I would come back to this place without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John A.

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

Great laid back visit

Very poor cell phone reception. Stunning views, large comfortable deck with a great fire pit and hot tub. Michael, our host was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill Y.

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway!

We had an amazing time! The home was beautiful and accommodated our large party very well. You can't beat the view! Sitting around the fire pit on the deck with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and taking in the scenery and the peace and quiet was such a treat. We enjoyed exploring around the property and even got to play in the snow. The home was so well stocked. Everything was set up so nice and welcoming. Would definitely go back!! Only drawback was that the wifi wasn't great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

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

Spectacular views and solitude

Our stay at this property was fantastic and relaxing. The property is large enough to take strolls around the ponds and running streams. Michael was very communicative from the moment we first got in touch and took the time to really answer any questions that we had. The one issue we had was that the jacuzzi was not working upon our arrival however Michael made it a point to make it right by us and I really appreciated that. Will definitely look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

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

Great host, Great location, Great place!

We booked Michael's property for a weekend getaway with family & friends for president's day weekend. Right from the start Michael made our trip comfortable and easy with his great communication and hospitality. On the day of check-in, he made sure the driveway was well plowed for our group to arrive with no issues! He is very passionate about the property and Palomar Mountain and gave us many great tips on how to enjoy the lodge as well as the beautiful scenery around us. The property was huge and had many great amenities for my group to enjoy. From playing games in the game room, sledding down in the snow, to enjoying the sunrise by the lake, there were so many things to enjoy during our visit. The property was clean and cozy and we only hope Michael allows us to visit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chance T.

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

Life changing

I had the most profound experience at Michael's humble home. From the moment I arrived, I could feel the love he and the land had been cultivating together. There's real magic happening at this place and it pulled at the heart cords of everyone in my party. I personally can say I had a life changing experience that will stick with me until my final days. Michael really goes above and beyond the call of duty with his warm greeting and presence if anything happens to come up. I'm so happy to have had the privilege of experiencing this slice of heaven he's carved out. You will be blown away by all this land has to offer and be glad you chose to stay. Thanks for being a super hero, Michael!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

Wonderful Mountain Lodge

Wonderful property. Fireplaces are great gathering places, awesome game room downstairs and Kitchen is fully stocked. I highly recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Winter Holiday Vacation

This property is amazing! Our group had 6 adults and 7 children, and everyone had a wonderful time. The house is very spacious with a lot of room to spread out. The backyard is huge. We were able to go sledding on the property which was a huge bonus. We definitely hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Wonderful stay

Michael was excellent and his place/property just as amazing. Got over a foot of snow on Christmas and all had our first white Christmas an hour from home! Sledded down large sections, snowball fights, snow angels and of course a snowman family. The house was perfect for our multi family stay. Fires in multiple rooms, blackjack, ping pong, kids room sleepovers, elaborate meals in the fully stocked kitchen, and good ol fashioned conversation around the kitchen table. Couldn’t endorse this place enough. If Michael would allow us we might make this an annual tradition. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sree K., Diamond Bar

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

Thanksgiving weekend 11/28/19 to 12/1/19

We drove to Palomar Mountain on Thursday 28 th through snow showers. Michael had provided a Welcome Package several days before with all the instructions to the property and amenities. On Friday, we had a lot of snow. Michael went out of his to check with his neighbors and find a snow plow. The driveway was plowed and that allowed several of the family members to make it up to the property. Saturday and Sunday was wonderful with snow all around. The property is well stocked, with 2 kitchens, 2 refrigerators, plenty of cutlery and other utensils for 16 of us. We had no problem cooking. There is a pool /ping pong table combo , plenty of games as well as washer and dryer. The rooms were great with 2 masters sized bedrooms with bathrooms. The layout with 2 lounges was plenty for 16 adults. Thanks to Michael, our family had a good time. Sree
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Owner/property manager

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We are native Californians, and have enjoyed the beauty of Southern California for many years. Living in San Diego, we have many options for recreation, but there is nothing like getting up in the mountains and seeing the natural beauty of 100+ year old oak trees, observing the wildlife, playing in the snow in winter, and enjoying the undeveloped, majestic beauty of the Palomar Mountain State Park and Cleveland National Forest. We love it here on Palomar Mountain.

Why they chose this property

Palomar Vista Lodge was previously known as Celestial Gardens. A wonderful woman lived here and she had made every effort to enjoy and share with others the natural beauty of the property, including developing hiking trails, view points, and relaxing seating areas that showcased its wonderful character. We have tried to rekindle Colleen's spirit and vision for Palomar Vista Lodge, and our friends find it to be a true island in the sky, where your worries float away and your spirits are invigorated.

What makes this property unique

We love the southern views, the large deck out back, the peace and quiet of a mountain home nestled amongst the trees, and the beauty of the wildlife we see on a daily basis. The home is large enough for multiple families, yet still feels comfortable and offers many options. Multiple decks, hammocks on the lawn and swinging from the oak trees, plenty of places to relax and unwind.

Languages:

English
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