Loft Cabin-Night Cinema+Hot Soaking Tub+Views!

Tucked away in one of San Diego's stunning canyons, this very private and cozy off-grid tiny cabin boasts city/sunset views only 20 min to downtown! Uniquely designed to envelope you in one of the few surviving native landscapes of Southern California, you will NOT find anything like it! From your private back patio, enjoy the sights & sounds of quail, hummingbirds, hawks & coyotes. Relax & unwind in the hot water tub or rain shower and watch a movie outdoors at your "Cinema under the Stars" Located just 12 miles from Downtown, the airport, the World Famous Zoo, and the Convention Center, our property offers the perfect blend of convenience and secluded retreat.
Surrounded by nature, you’ll still be just a 5-minute drive from essential conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, Starbucks, and Chick-fil-A. Uber Eats & DoorDash deliver here. Enjoy special discounts for stays of four nights or more.
We are proud to be recognized in Airbnb's category "Amazing Views". Our west facing viewpoint provides the perfect setting to view San Diego's spectacular sunsets and our panoramic city lights view provides an EXCELLENT opportunity to see San Diego's spectacular fireworks show on New Years Eve, Memorial Day & Labor Day. Search the "Amazing Views" category and you will see how few properties in SD offer views like these!
Unwind in the outdoor hot soaking tub as the sun sets, or cozy up by the fire pit to enjoy a movie on the big screen under the stars. San Diego’s mild weather perfectly complements the outdoor lifestyle, and our Airbnb is the ideal setting to experience it all.
Important Note: This loft offers an authentic Off-Grid Glamping experience. Please read the description thoroughly before booking to ensure it meets your expectations.
Here’s what to expect:
No TV: Instead, enjoy a one-of-a-kind movie experience with our "Cinema under the Stars". Featuring an outdoor projector and large screen, guests can download and view free content from Netflix or Amazon Prime. Although the loft doesn’t have an indoor TV, you can still enjoy your favorite media inside by bringing your own laptop or tablet, as the WiFi extends throughout the loft.
No Refrigerator: A spacious cooler is available in the outdoor kitchen—just bring your own ice. Plus, San Diego’s vibrant restaurant scene offers endless dining options if you’d rather eat out, and many of our guests love the convenience of Uber Eats/Doordash for a cozy meal in.
While you’ll enjoy luxurious amenities like a hot soaking tub with scenic views and a cozy, well-appointed tiny home, the experience also includes classic camping touches, such as a covered outdoor kitchen and an enclosed bathroom with a composting toilet. If these aspects aren’t to your taste, this stay may not be the right fit.
Loft Amenities:
:: Queen-size Premium Sealy Posturepedic mattress in loft bed
:: Comfortable sofa
:: Mini-split A/C & Heat unit
:: Sliding glass door opening to the back patio
:: Adjustable-height work desk with USB charging ports for phones/laptops
:: Complete set of towels, washcloths, and linens
:: Separate bathroom w/composting toilet, mirror, enclosed outdoor shower, and complimentary soap, shampoo, and conditioner
:: Luggage rack
:: WiFi access
Outdoor Spaces:
:: Outdoor kitchen w/sink, bar stools, ample counter space & cooler for food storage (bring ice, as there’s no refrigerator)
:: Private back patio with stunning valley, canyon, city, and sunset views
:: Private, enclosed outdoor shower (soap, shampoo & conditioner incl.)
:: Use of a golf cart
:: Firepit with seating, BBQ grill (charcoal and lighters provided), and a propane camp stove (propane provided)
:: Fully stocked with utensils, plates, cups, cookware, and BBQ tools
:: Hot water soaking tub just off the back patio (with standard hot/cold faucets; no jets or bubbles)
Privacy Assurance: All areas described here are exclusively for your use, ensuring a private, unshared experience without other guests or hosts. The loft is tucked away in a secluded canyon, surrounded by rolling hills and the soothing sounds of nature. In the mornings, you may hear the gentle coos of California Quail, spot a swift-footed roadrunner, or catch the nighttime calls of nearby coyotes. Many local guests say it feels like they've escaped San Diego entirely—yet it's city lights are visible from your private back deck and downtown is just a short drive away.
Outdoor Hot Soaking Tub — Each soak starts with a fresh tub of water, ensuring a clean, personalized experience every time. You control the water temperature with hot and cold settings, just like a regular tub, allowing you to enjoy a steamy soak or a refreshing cold plunge if you prefer. This setup is far more sanitary than a traditional hot tub, which reuses the same water.
Though technically off-grid, the loft is designed with comfort in mind. The propane tankless water heater provides unlimited hot water for both the tub and shower, while a mini-split A/C and heating unit provide full temperature control for a perfectly cozy stay.
Two 110-volt outlets are available for essentials like a laptop, cellphone charger, or curling iron and the computer desk includes one USB port and two USB-C charging ports for your convenience.
Please Note: Parking Information
The loft is located 1/4 mile from the property's front gate, accessible via a steep gravel driveway. 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles: If you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, you can drive down the gravel road directly to the loft and park beside the tiny home. Non-4-Wheel Drive Vehicles: If your vehicle isn’t 4-wheel drive or you’re uncertain about navigating the steep gravel road, a designated parking space is available at the top of the canyon, with a golf cart provided for transport to the Loft. To avoid costly towing expenses and lost vacation time, please use the golf cart if your vehicle isn’t 4-wheel drive. The golf cart is simple to operate (instructions included), perfect for transporting luggage, and adds a fun start to your vacation! While the walk down to the tiny home is scenic, it’s quite long and strenuous on foot. Feel free to reach out with any questions before booking!
Please note that only one parking space is available for this Airbnb, and we cannot accommodate additional vehicles due to limited space.
We’re just minutes from the 94, 125, and 8 freeways, giving you easy access to:
Downtown San Diego (12m/19k)
San Diego International Airport (15m/24k)
San Diego Zoo (12m/19k)
Convention Center (12m/19k)
Coronado Beach (15m/24k)
Mexico Border (17.5m/28k)
Pacific Beach (21m/33k)
La Jolla Shores ( 25m/40k)
Local Hike: From the top of the driveway, walk to one of the BEST overlooks in all of San Diego county! This incredible 360-degree viewpoint offers sights of Downtown, the ocean, Coronado Island, Sweetwater Lake, Point Loma, and the East County mountains. It’s a short 20-minute hike up the hill, and absolutely worth it! Directions are located in our guest book.
For check-in purposes only, video cameras are located at the property driveway entrance to verify compliance with our house rules: a maximum of 2 guests, no visitors and no animals allowed. Violations will result in immediate reservation cancellation.
Explore our other available listings on the same property by clicking on our profile picture. Each of our three Airbnbs sit on approximately one acre, offering exceptional views and a unique experience! If you'd like to book two of our listings during your stay (with a minimum of 2 nights at each), let us know, and we’d be happy to arrange it for you.
**HOUSE RULES**
(These rules are in place because of past experiences & because everyone deserves to have an enjoyable visit - current guests, future guests & the host)

---NO PETS ALLOWED, NO EXCEPTIONS!---
There are several reasons why:
1. We live on a canyon that has a VERY active coyote presence - in fact you will almost certainly see them or hear them during your stay - they are just part of our eco-system here in California. However, pets HAVE been lost here to coyotes - they are extremely smart and fast. There is NO fencing between your Airbnb and the canyon where the coyotes live and hunt other animals. While they pose very little threat to humans, coyotes are known for snatching pets they see as prey from right in front of their owners, and unfortunately this is not an exaggeration by any means.
2. Guests have noted allergies that are compromised by pet dander/hair.
3. We own a small hobby farm. Our animals are easily scared by other peoples pets and it will cause problems. We love our farm pets and they deserve an environment in which they are not in fear of other animals, that they instinctively react to as predators.

---THIS LISTING IS FOR 2 ADULT REGISTERED GUESTS ONLY, arriving in the same vehicle to enter the gated property ---
Your Airbnb booking does not accommodate any additional guests or visitors at ANYTIME or for ANY reason. Additional visitors to the property are not welcome and are trespassing on private property. (If you require an Airbnb reservation that allows someone to visit, you need to cancel this reservation within 24hrs for a full refund and find a suitable accommodation that allows visitors - otherwise you are subject to the Airbnb cancellation policy you booked under and if you arrive with more than 2 guests your reservation will be cancelled without a refund and you will not be allowed to stay) We live at this location as well, so we will be aware if additional guests/visitors arrive.

---CHILDREN ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR THIS LISTING, due to natural hazards on the property and will not be allowed to stay ---

---ONLY ONE VEHICLE SPACE IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR AIRBNB RESERVATION---
There is absolutely no room for an additional vehicle at anytime

---NO RECREATIONAL DRUGS, SMOKING OR VAPING ALLOWED INSIDE THE LOFT CABIN---

---QUIET TIME IS FROM 10PM-8AM--

---GUESTS SHOULD LEAVE THE CABIN AND ITS PATIO AREAS IN TIDY CONDITION with used dishes washed and put away, and absolutely no trash on the patio, or anywhere else on the property---

---FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO and are strictly prohibited on our entire property. That includes sparklers, firecrackers, cherry bombs and even poppers. Some of these items have been the start of MAJOR San Diego wildfires that have been a huge loss of human life, property and wildlife loss---

If house rules are violated, Airbnb will cancel your reservation immediately without a refund. We want to avoid this situation, and we’re sure you do too. If you are unable to follow these rules, please do not book this property. Otherwise, your stay is subject to the Airbnb cancellation policy under which you booked. Any violation of house rules will result in the cancellation of your reservation without a refund, and you will be required to leave the property.

We love the peaceful canyon setting of our property, and we hope you do too! While the area is surrounded by open space, sound travels easily, and we do have neighbors nearby. To ensure a quiet and relaxing environment for everyone, please observe quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM and be mindful of noise levels. We appreciate your cooperation in helping maintain the tranquility of this special place.
We have dedicated assigned parking that is signed for "Quail Canyon". You will park in this space if you do not have 4 wheel drive. A golf cart will be provided for your transport to/from the loft to your vehicle. Instructions are located on the golf cart. If you need any help or have any questions, just let us know and we are always ready to help! If you plan to use Uber or Lyft, that is fine, they are available here.
Firepit wood is available for $8 per bundle (1 bundle lasting one night). Please request in advance and let us know how many bundles you would like, and we’ll have them ready for your arrival after payment through the app. You’re welcome to bring your own if preferred.
Make sure to bring ice for the cooler if you plan on bringing food that needs to be refrigerated.
We provide a variety of services to make your vacation a unique experience. These items can be combined with your booking by simply requesting the additional service. The following are services that we offer. Farm Tour $65 Beehive Tour $100 Outdoor movie package $65 BBQ package $35 Campfire package $45 Special Occasion package $75