COME TO SAN DIEGO! CHARMING COTTAGE IN PARK-LIKE SETTING - 5 MINS FROM FRWY - San Diego County

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6127 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Valley Center, CA

Castle Creek Country Club4 min drive
The Oaks Course5 min drive
San Diego Zoo Safari Park25 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

COME TO SAN DIEGO! CHARMING COTTAGE IN PARK-LIKE SETTING - 5 MINS FROM FRWY

OLD CASTLE COTTAGE IS UNIQUELY PART HOTEL, PART VACATION RENTAL, AND PART BED AND BREAKFAST! This charming cottage shares 7.2 park-like garden acres with the owner's main house. Check out our guest reviews for details about what makes Old Castle Cottage such a special vacation destination.

• Professionally decorated home with a cottage/coastal theme.
• Gourmet coffee & tea for you! Enjoy your tea in the quaint gazebo!
• Springtime guests love the birds and butterflies!
• When in season, fresh cut flowers from the gardens are made into lovely arrangements expressly for YOU!
• Seasonal produce from our organic gardens and orchard await you.
• Beach trips made easy with these amenities: towels, umbrella, chairs, & cooler.
• Gated acres of park-like lawns and gardens provide beauty, privacy, and security.
• Solar power and well-water make this a very eco-friendly property.

THE MOST FAMILY-FRIENDLY PROPERTY AROUND!

• Redwood play set with swings, slide, and climbing wall are a favorite for the children
• Fully stocked toy box and game cupboard
• Infant friendly with high chair and booster seat
• Assorted picnic gear for family day trips in and around San Diego.

5 MINUTES OFF THE 15 FREEWAY, OLD CASTLE COTTAGE IS CONVENIENT FOR ALL YOUR EXCURSIONS

• There are an abundance of restaurants and resorts from 5 to 15 minutes away.
• Disneyland is 65 minutes away
• Legoland, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, and Zoo Safari Park are within 30 minutes
• Major shopping Malls and outlet malls are within 20 minutes
• Wineries and Local live entertainment in downtown Escondido, Temecula, San Diego, or one of the many casinos from 10-30 minutes away.

PLEASE NOTE: Because Old Castle Cottage offers such a charming garden setting, we receive MANY requests for weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, and large events. Please note: we are VERY sorry, but we DO NOT offer any events on the grounds. The max capacity of the cottage is 6.

***A signed rental agreement is required within 24 hours of payment to confirm all reservations.***

Features:
* Full Kitchen - with separate wine cooler
• Bedrooms: 3 (1 King bed, 1 Full bed, Two Twin Beds)
• Baths: 2 (Master has shower and separate soaking tub, second bath has large shower)
• Propane BBQ, Private backyard, Patio dining
• Internet access
• Garden Gazebo
• Dish TV with HD and upgraded TV package
• Washer/Dryer
• Non-Smoking

Property manager

Teresa McKeown

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Escondido Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2.5BA | Stairs Required | 3,000 Sq Ft

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You must sign and return the rental agreement by email within 24 hours to the property owner before your reservation may be confirmed.

Owner lives on same 7 acre property. All Children MUST be supervised by a parent when playing outside the cottage.

No weddings, parties, events, or gatherings that exceed max occupancy of 6 are allowed. Failure to comply= immediate rental termination & no refund.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

This property uses solar energy

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Rancho Guajome Adobe and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Oaks Course and Cal-a-vie. Travelling with kids? Consider Alta Vista Gardens and The Wave Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

Castle Creek Country Club - 4 min drive
The Oaks Course - 5 min drive
Twin Oaks Golf Club - 12 min drive
California Center For The Arts - 14 min drive
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

Carlsbad Village Station - 27 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
Side Yard Public House - 11 min drive
Jim's Vista Lounge - 13 min drive
Harlow’s - 14 min drive
Fat Ivor's Rib Rack - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COME TO SAN DIEGO! CHARMING COTTAGE IN PARK-LIKE SETTING - 5 MINS FROM FRWY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at COME TO SAN DIEGO! CHARMING COTTAGE IN PARK-LIKE SETTING - 5 MINS FROM FRWY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COME TO SAN DIEGO! CHARMING COTTAGE IN PARK-LIKE SETTING - 5 MINS FROM FRWY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is COME TO SAN DIEGO! CHARMING COTTAGE IN PARK-LIKE SETTING - 5 MINS FROM FRWY located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Oaks Course, Rancho Guajome Adobe and Cal-a-vie. Alta Vista Gardens and The Wave Waterpark are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shaun Virtue V., Kingsclere

26 Jun 2022

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

Wonderful!

From the outset of booking until we left Teresa has been fantastic- accommodating, helpful and friendly host. The cottage is twice as good as the photographs! The garden is breathtaking both in appeance and fragrance! So much space to sit and enjoy the garden. Swing chairs, Rockers and relaxing gazebo. Then the cottage, this is not a rental but a home. Comfortable, clean and so well equipped. We slept so soundly on the comfy beds. The kitchen has everything you could need. Teresa the wonderful host had baked scrumptious cookies. Then fruit from the garden. Plus a few provisions to get us started. The location is relaxing but not too far to enjoy the area and 35 minutes in to the heart of San Diego. Loads in the area to enjoy, plenty of good restaurants and craft breweries just 10 mins drive away. Teresa treated as friends and guests, attentive but not imposing. So very kind and generous. We would not hesitate to come back to the cottage. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dick R.

26 Nov 2023

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

Cabin in SanDiego AreaGreat clean

Great clean cabin. Very peaceful and quiet setting. Every thing anyone could ask for. Very accommodating owners. One of the best rental properties I have ever seen. This is on a must list to return. Not really a cabin, but more a wonderful small home. Setting is in rolling mountains between Temecula and SanDiego. Just Wonderful.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

katherine g.

20 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful setting

The property owner, Teresa, is a very special host. She welcomed us with home grown grapefruit, oranges and apples! Her Cottage is in a perfect place to stay and explore southern California (south of LA). Verizon phone service was spotty in that area and we wish Verizon would do something about it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

fiona m.

10 Oct 2023

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

Fantastic stay

It was amazing. The hostess, the garden, the cottage. It was such a relaxing stay. Thank you for everything. Goodbye from The Netherlands: Fiona, Leon and Jet

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful and relaxing stay at the cottage

Everything is perfect. The yard is immaculate and gorgeous. Just like it's straight out of a magazine. The decor in the house is so charming and well thought out and put togther. The home was spotless. It is bright and open with amazing views from all the windows. I loved the front yard with the white picket fence and the roses, but the fenced in back yard was also amazing for the children to hang out in. It was so nice to escape from the city while still being close to the city. The home was very well stocked. The hostess was so thoughtful and thought of everything and made sure we got a family photo in the garden before we left.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Teresa McKeown

We have been in Valley Center since 1985 and love the 'home town' feel here. We hope you have opportunity to visit this charming community!

Why they chose this property

We had admired this property for many years and jumped at the opportunity to purchase it in 2007.

Those who visit here, frequently comment about the unique beauty of grounds. We can only give credit to God and the original founding family who had a great vision for enhancing the natural beauty of this property.

What makes this property unique

The three acre lawn, formal rose garden, gazebo, and bird and butterfly gardens are very special! We feel most fortunate to share a piece of it with you!