Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods - Close to Town and Pet Friendly! - Julian

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Welcome to Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods!

Back door entrance by the garden and bird viewing area.

Shaded front porch for rocking away the summer!

Relax with your best friend on the porch!

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Location
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Julian, CA

Julian Town Hall4 min drive
Julian Historical Society4 min drive
Menghini Winery5 min drive
Borrego Springs, CA (BXS-Borrego Valley)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

1940s bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods - Close to Town and Pet Friendly!

Go back to a simpler time with a visit to this quaint 1940s country farmhouse, complete with a front porch that overlooks Volcan Mountain and a 1/2 acre garden filled with whispering pines, fragrant cedars, and majestic oak trees. I'll supply the lawn chairs for the ultimate in relaxation if you supply the wine from one of our local wineries. Or, if getting out and about is more your speed, come hike in our crisp mountain air, visit an 1870s gold mine, or feast on a succulent apple pie. This tribute to my own grandmother (with many of her vintage antiques and linens) is located one mile from historic downtown Julian and is at the end of a 1/8th of a mile private gravel road. Recently redesigned, this 750 square foot bungalow is perfect for a romantic get-a-away or for a small family of four who wants to experience going back to a gentler time.

In the main house, there is a queen size bed in the larger bedroom, a full size bed in the guest bedroom, and a comfortable foldout bed in the living room. The cottage has the original oak hardwood floors, a quaint country kitchen, an outside BBQ, and Smart TV with DirectTV as well as Netflix, HULU, YouTube, Discovery Plus, Paramount Plus, Prime Video, and HBO Max. Plenty of private onsite parking. Julian is less than an hour from San Diego, so what are you waiting for?

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Cristine Hamilton

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Due to the extreme fire danger, only use the outdoor propane grill. Outdoor fires and the use of the indoor fireplace are not allowed.

Furry friends welcome! If more than 2 pets or over 50lbs, prior approval needed. Keep pets on leash at all times when outdoors.

Please keep noise to a minimum between 9pm and 9am. My neighbors all work and go to bed early. Keep speed on street to under 10 mph.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 2-0619302-22

About the area

Julian

Located in Julian, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Julian Historical Society and Julian Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include California Wolf Center and Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Julian, CA

What's nearby

Julian Town Hall - 4 min drive
Julian Historical Society - 4 min drive
Julian Pioneer Museum - 4 min drive
Menghini Winery - 5 min drive
William Heise County Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

Julian Brewing Company - 4 min drive
Julian Pie - 12 min drive
Julian Pie Company - 4 min drive
Julian Station - 9 min drive
Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - 12 min drive

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette A.

26 Apr 2024

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

Cute getaway cottage

My husband and I were looking for a cozy and cute cabin to stay with our dog. If you are a family with a dog, all of Julian is dog friendly hence why we chose Julian over Joshua Tree. Chris was extremely communicative on how to get to the property as well as any fun walks we could take with the dog. She also checked in on us while we were there just to make sure we had everything we needed. The cabin was perfect for us, and they have a lovely property that you can walk around. One of our greatest moments was just relaxing on the front porch, enjoying the breeze, watching and listening to the wildlife. Our stay was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iliana G.

9 Apr 2024

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

Just amazing!!!!

Our stay exceeded our expectations! It was so beautiful and the cabin was perfect! It was clean and comfortable for us and our children and our dog. Cris was helpful and communicative, giving us great suggestions to make our weekend even better. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

16 Mar 2024

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

good stay

Used for sleeping only.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Honey Q.

29 Feb 2024

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

Peaceful Weekend Getaway

My husband & I had a wonderful stay. My experience of Cris is that she is in communication from start to finish, thinks of every detail, and she makes you feel at home. The house is cozy and has everything needed. I loved that it was away from the town and the property was full of well thought out touches. We will definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

17 Feb 2024

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

Kind and Thoughtful Hosts

The cottage was so cute and cozy. The theme is apples, apples, apples! Decorations were adorable! Chris left us snacks and goodies upon our arrival and she was in constant contact with me about trails and things to do. Very thoughtful and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cristine Hamilton

Julian has always had a special place in my heart...my first memories are of my mother waking me up in Orange County at 4am and piling me into our Volkswagen bug for the 2 hour drive up to Julian to catch the birds singing at sun up! She was an avid bird watcher, and we came to Julian at least once a month during the spring and summer months. When she passed, I started making trips by myself to Julian in memory of her and bought my first vacation rental in 2011. This cozy cottage is my second of three vacation rentals, and it's my favorite, and as mentioned, it is a tribute to my Mom and her mother with many of their antiques and furnishings.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is in the Whispering Pines neighborhood, which is a 5 minute drive from downtown Julian....just close enough to enjoy the town and its festivities, but far enough for the quiet and peacefulness of country living!

What makes this property unique

The cottage is on an acre of wooded land with oaks, pines and cedar trees with room to explore while basking in the majesty of a view of Volcan Mountain. In addition, there is a medicine wheel on the property with Mason jars for guests to gather nature's jewels, such as our red rocks or fall leaves, and set their intentions or prayers for the coming year.

If more room is needed for additional family members, there is a second house on the property that can be rented separately through this online site. Please contact the owner for additional information!