Julian, California
TREE HOUSES AREN'T JUST FOR KIDS ANYMORE
It's great for a romantic couple's getaway or families looking for that
SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON EXPERIENCE:
Be INTO THE WOODS, feel the energy of the trees with nature. Listen to the owls at night. Experience the privacy and solitude of being sheltered in a canopy of green and the sheer joy of calling a beautiful treehouse "HOME" for a little while.
This cozy Cabin was built 100 years ago on the side of North Peak Mountain. It overlooks Lake Cuyamaca. Guests love sitting on the deck outside with a glass of wine to watch the sunset over the lake.
Since 2014 Guests from all over the World travel here to stay at this spectacular tree-house cabin. No photo can prepare you for this beautiful location.
At an elevation at 5,000 feet on a Moonless clear night watch the sky fill with planets stars and shooting-stars. INTO THE WOODS.
WELCOME!
WELCOME...
INTO THE WOODS.
Your sense of adventure is here. Stroll across a floating bridge high above the forest to a cluster of large Coulter Pines supporting a treehouse. Go back in time. Remember as a child what it's like to live and sleep under the stars! Now, your childhood dream of staying in a totally tricked-out luxurious treehouse cabin can come true.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!
12 minutes to all of the fine dining and good eats that Julian has to offer and it's nearby attractions.
Watch deer from our treehouse deck listen to natures symphony of birds and crickets. This cabin is surrounded by three (3) towering mountain peaks.
COOL TRAILS are right here in our 1+ acre backyard...
Discover and walk through our Hidden-Trail! There are panoramic look-outs. View the desert, the National Forest, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Lookouts can be found around our highest points on the Property at approximately 5,000 feet elevation.
VIEWS
Magnificent rocky mountains tower above. State parks and hundreds of miles of forested hiking trails in a National Forest surround this cabin. Area trees are estimated to be up to 400 years old!
THE FOREST
Our small treehouse Cabin opens to the outdoors for views and direct exposure to the forest. This exposure to nature provides a wonderful inspirational relaxing effect. Japanese call it 'Shinrin-Yoku' which translates to 'forest bathing'. The idea is simple: If a person visits a natural area and walks in a relaxed way, there are calming, rejuvenating and restorative benefits to be achieved. Studies have documented reduced stress, lower blood sugar, better concentration, diminished pain, improved immunity...
Taking in this forest atmosphere has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. Researchers have established a robust body of scientific literature on health benefits of spending time under the canopy of a living forest. Many trees give off organic compounds that support “NK” (natural killer) cells that are part of our immune system's way of fighting cancer.
JOHN MUIR wrote:
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home. Wilderness is a necessity.”
NICE
- Enjoy a hot bubbling 6-person caldera spa.
- Work remotely! Free high speed internet is here
- Comfortable, peaceful and majestic. INTO THE WOODS
COOL STUFF
* Hardwood floors, Gourmet kitchen & bath + Central heat & A/C, .
• Enjoy a cozy warm fireplace. Feel radiating warmth from this cabin's high-tech electronic fireplace (no firewood needed). New High Technology electric fireplace has flames that look truly real and you can feel the radiating heat.
* Newly remodeled large bathroom, including a luxurious glass shower, mosaic ceramic rock flooring, dual-vanity under-mount sinks, rock counter tops. Linens and towels are provided as well as soap, shower gel, shampoo & conditioner.
Prepare meals in a GOURMET KITCHEN.
This professional chef's kitchen is fully equipped with all dishes and utensils needed to cook. ALL STAINLESS STEEL appliances are provided INCLUDES: Professional 5-burner gas range, forced-air circulation CONVECTION oven, built-in high-end microwave, dishwasher, side by side refrigerator, Granite counter tops, deep double sink, smoothie/drink blender, coffee maker and, of course a bagel toaster.
• Savor the great outside aroma of cooking using our Outdoor gas BBQ.
• OBSERVATORY (See photos):
Discover our beautiful new Observatory. Take "Hidden Trail" up to our NEW OBSERVATORY. Observatory has a Lake View and is surrounded by Giant Trees. This cabana structure includes comfortable lounge chairs, soft lighting, a wall mounted TV inside cabana. Comfortably observe a wide variety of wildlife: Tree squirrels jumping high-above from tree-top to tree-top, wild turkeys foraging as well as migrating deer.
OBSERVATORY AREA at night. Explore the heavens. We provide a TELESCOPE.
NOTE:
Our treehouse cottage is at an elevation of 5.000 feet. This is ABOVE San Diego's heavy marine layer. The result is a "LIGHT BLANKET" which creates an amazing level of darkness up here. On a clear night view the Milky Way with it's millions of stars, shooting stars and planets.
MAY FLOWERS...
ENJOY THE FLOWERS!
Every February through May, our OBSERVATORY area is flooded by seasonal color. Color is created by hundreds of brilliant multi-colored DAFFODILS surrounding the observatory!
SORRY, NO TENTS.
Due to insurance costs and liability issues, TENTS or "Tree-tents" are NO LONGER ALLOWED ON THIS PROPERTY. Thank you for understanding.
Take SECRET TRAIL to FOREST OUTLOOK TRAIL. This leads to our FOREST OUTLOOK... It's our highest point on the property. Experience "top-of-the-World Observation" here. platform includes large shade umbrella with COMFORTABLE SEATING and views are breathtaking: Desert, Lake Cuyamaca, 3 towering Mountain Peaks, even the Pacific Ocean (on a clear day). Experience amazing night-time Star-gazing sightings from our Forest Outlook.
DETAILED PROPERTY FEATURES:
1. FORCED AIR HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING. Set the perfect temperature.
2. OUTDOOR SPA. Submerse yourself in our new hot bubbling 6-person Spa; relax, let any problems simply melt away.
3. HOME THEATER like Experience. Watch movies & sporting events like never before. Has same resolution as a movie theater + four times resolution of a high-definition television (HDTV). New custom Leather Cinema Recliners plus Sound System.
4. ULTRA 4K BIG SCREEN TELEVISION:
Has Surround sound with Sub-woofer. Includes Dish Hopper DVR (Digital Video Recorder) to record your favorite shows & Sporting Events while you are out exploring and hiking.
5. REMOTE AREA COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION:
a. AT&T High-speed internet lets us stay connected. (Speed affected by atmospheric conditions).
b. CELL PHONE RECEPTION CAN BE LIMITED HERE.
6. COTTAGE SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS. Guests will find all new sleeping accommodations:
a. New Queen size bed in bedroom with MEMORY FOAM mattress (sleeps 1 or 2)
b. New Queen size convertible Sofa/bed in Living room with 4.5" MEMORY FOAM mattress (sleeps 1 or 2).
c. 31" x 75" Twin size rollaway bed (sleeps 1).
7. CABIN HAS ONE LARGE BATHROOM with two (2) sinks.
Bathroom includes a separate private water-closet with a sliding pocket door (see photo). New remodel, includes a luxurious shower, mosaic ceramic rock flooring, plus towels are provided.
8. ACCESS TO COTTAGE:
THIS HOME NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HANDICAPPED or mobility impaired persons...
a. Getting to our cabin requires a two (2) minute walk from parking area to Cabin.
b. There's a beautiful meandering staircase from parking area up to cabin. We recommend this retreat for guests who can walk 90 stair-steps to arrive at the front door of Cabin (see photos). You may also walk the "Hidden trail" as an alternative pathway up to the Cottage.
c. Cottage is approximately 38-42 feet elevation above parking area.
d. Walkways have handrails for those in need.
9. PARKING:
Parking area is limited to a MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) CARS. NO PARKING ON NEARBY STREET.
10. LAUNDRY ROOM:
Extra storage and full size Front load Samsung Washer and Dryer.
IMPORTANT NOTES::
OCCUPANCY.
The cabin is meant for 2 people. However the maximum capacity for this cabin is five (5) persons. We recommend only two pairs of adult couples at most. The third bed is a twin size roll-away bed (31"x75").
ADDITIONAL PERSONS, RULES and GUEST FEES:
a. There is a $12 charge for each person per night above 2.
Per person charge includes additional towels blankets & linens provided based on number of registered Guests in your party.
b. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
c. There is a non-refundable emotional support animal rent fee of $100.00 per night for each animal brought to this property. You're required to sign our emotional Support Animal Acceptance Agreement PRIOR to arrival at this property.
d. NO SMOKING VAPING HUNTING OR GUNS allowed.
e. You must be at least 25 years of age in order to book.
f. Quiet hours begin at 9PM.
BEFORE BOOKING, Please read this entire listing and rules. We will not be held responsible because you failed to read.
1. MAX. aggregate capacity of 5 people only (Add total number of guests and visitors combined equals five (5) or less).
2. You're required to sign a short-term rental agreement and provide ID prior to arrival.
3. ACCESS TO COTTAGE… GUESTS MUST BE ABLE TO WALK UP MANY STEPS:
a. Our Tree House is located up the mountain. You must walk from parking area to this Cottage.
b. Cottage is approximately 42 feet (elevation) above the parking area.
c. Walkways have handrails.
* We do not reimburse for weather or other issues that are out of our control such as if it gets windy, snow or ice, etc., or SDGE decides to shut off the power. We have a gas stove in kitchen for cooking it can be used as a emergency heat source in case of power outage.
This property rental will not disappoint. It was setup perfectly for a stay in the woods and lake. Lots of outdoor seating, very clean and Maria, the coordinator, was unmistakably the most attentive person we've dealt with by far. A big win.
Very well maintained property. Amazing location and views. Love everything inside and amenities of the cabin.
This place is wonderful I love this cabin in the sky. A real treehouse patio
Totally serene and perfectly located just outside of Julian. We did a weekend getaway and were in love with the house and it's gorgeous view.
Great stay, nice clean Jacuzzi, very private location
We loved our stay here so much!!! The property was entirely secluded from others due to the foliage. The property was beautiful and the owner was so kind! 10/10 would recommend.
The property and all the amenities were amazing! My wife and I enjoyed it so much, that when we went out to explore for the day we felt we were missing out on the cabin. Will definitely stay again!
The view from this cabin was amazing. This cabin was so beautiful and relaxing. I loved the historical pictures of the cabin that were on the wall. Very quiet also. The house and jacuzzi were very clean. We found a great restaurant on the lake because Julian was way too crowded to even park. My only minor complaint is that we both thought that the pillows were uncomfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was beautiful and serene. We were able to relax while staying here and the hot tub was great for relaxing. We highly recommend this hidden little gem of a cabin.
This remains our favorite place to stay in Julian. The outside deck provides isolation with a beautiful view of the trees, hills, and lake beyond. Into The Woods is always clean, comfortable, and relaxing. The perfect location for a relaxing getaway.
Absolutely loved this treehouse! I stayed with my partner and son(almost 2 years old) and each one of us had an amazing time! My son loved walking up the stairs and exploring the hidden trails and forest area. I loved that it was so well thought out, every detail was considered. I felt like my son was safe every step of the way. None of the trails were too steep, the treehouse even felt safe for him to explore! He loved walking across the bridge to the treehouse. We enjoyed every meal on the treehouse which was lovely and peaceful and had incredible views. The first night the stars were so bright and beautiful they looked close enough to touch! The second night a fog set in but it was still beautiful to spend time in the cabin. I really appreciated the thank you card, coffee and complimentary coffee cake we were provided when we arrived. The host Rick and administrator Maria were so attentive and answered every message within minutes. Every moment of the stay felt thoughtful and intentional. Overall I absolutely LOVED our stay and hope to come back.
Loved the treehouse. Took my husband here to celebrate our anniversary and to view the meteor shower. Turned out to be the perfect location for both! The treehouse was relaxing. We had coffee on the deck nestled into the trees with a great view of the lake while listening to birds and squirrels, took a trip into town to visit the wolf conservation center followed by dinner, returned for a sunset jacuzzi followed by watching the meter shower in the dark sky from the lounge chairs from the “observatory” area. Perfect weekend!
This is our 4th stay with this Vrbo management office (1st at this location) and as always it does not disappoint!! Both Rick and Maria have been helpful and accommodating at every single stay we’ve had in every step of the process ❤️. This is our 4th stay thus far (guaranteed more to come) and they have remembered us every trip. They left us a thoughtful card this trip and even an apple pie in the fridge! It was so thoughtful and personal. Every trip we’ve made they have made us feel like part of the family, have been very attentive, properties have always been clean, beautiful, and this property and cabin went above and beyond expectations. I have not one negative thing to say about this property or management office ??❤️. Thank you so much for a wonderful and much needed getaway! We re so grateful and plan to come back soon!
The home is beautiful and very comfortable, the views are stunning and the night stars are breathtaking. Spent Sunday morning on the lake where my wife and I both caught our limit of 5 Trout each.
What a magically hideaway & a place we never want to leave! It feels like a tucked away treehouse where one can decompress from the day-to-day stressors of life. The hosts are aways amazing & we cannot wait to return! PS: In the event you accidentally get tree pitch on your clothing (cause you are in the mountains after all), never fear ... just treat with rubbing alcohol & it will take it right out! ;D Be well, The Jordan Family
They have thought of everything, wish we could have stayed longer and hope to come again in the Fall. Gorgeous property with manicured nature trails right off the door stoop that sparked daughter’s imagination with fairy trails and squirrel castles. I was able to bird and saw loads in acorn woodpeckers and even a bald eagle fly by! The warm welcome, cleanliness, and ease of check-in was top notch. What a special haven they have created, can’t wait to come back.
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