10,000 ft² view estate with 7 Bdm Suites, Resort Pool, Theatre, Gym, Game Room!

Fallbrook, California
$1686 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 8

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 25

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay


Refugio Del Amor (Refuge of Love) is a 25 person 10,000 ft.² resort vacation VIEW estate that provides an unforgettable vacation experience, especially for families. In addition to the indoor square footage, there is over 2000 ft.² of outdoor patio space. The owners personally built & manage Refugio and provide excellent response time and service. They have been catering to family retreats & group gatherings for 15 years and have received ALL 5-star reviews. Please see the guest reviews and comments!

Set on a 2 acre mountaintop in the Friendly Village of Fallbrook in San Diego County, El Refugio has 7 private suites with in-suite full baths. All 7 suites have views, a king size bed, TVs and many include additional twin or queen beds. Note the main level was designed for handicap access and use.

The indoor common areas include:
-an expansive Great Room with 82” HDTV
-Chef’s Kitchen with 4 ovens, 3 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers, Viking stove and wok, nespresso and kuerig machines
-Formal Dining Room with gorgeous Chrystal chandelier
-Music Room with guitar & piano for guests
-600 sq ft Gym with 72” LED TV, recumbent bikes, elyptical & treadmill machines, free weights, ballet/yoga mirrored studio with ballet bar
-13 seat Movie theatre with 120” screen, surround sound and access to over 350 movies
-1000 sq ft Game Room with billiards, foosball, ping pong & Kitchenette
-half bath upstairs and full shared bath downstairs next to the Gym (9 bathrooms total)

The outdoor property includes:
-Heated Resort Pool May thru Sept & 50 ft waterslide
-Sauna
-Lush entry courtyard
-propane and charcoal BBQ’s
-large expansive patios with plenty of spaces to lounge, chat and bask in the sun or nap in the shade
-Basketball court on adjacent 5 acre Refugio property
-Labyrinth for walking or meditating, a replica of the Chartres Cathedral in France on same adjacent 5 acre Refugio property

El Refugio has spectacular views of the distant mountains and valley, breathtaking sunsets and an incredible night sky. On a clear day you can see the ocean. Every room has amazing light and a gorgeous view (with the exception of the movie theatre :-)

Fallbrook is known for its perfect weather, boasting 300+ days of sunshine, warm days and cool nights. It is home to numerous golf courses, wineries and hiking trails. San Diego beaches are 25 miles away and the Safari Park, Zoo and Legoland are also a short drive from Fallbrook. The Temecula valley is just 15 minutes north with golf, horseback riding, gaming casinos, more restaurants, wineries and breweries. Those considering a vacation rental in Temecula please also realize that during hot weather Fallbrook is about 10 degrees cooler due to the temperate ocean climate spilling in directly from the coast.

El Refugio is powered by an extensive grid-tied solar PV system, which provides all the electricity used during the year. There is a 40 amp 240 volt charging station for Tesla vehicles (bring your own cable). The house is kept cool or warm by 6 separate A/C systems. The owners are both engineers and committed to designing continuous improvements in environmental sustainability.

Please Relax, Refresh, Reconnect and Retreat to Refugio Del Amor, your energy will be replenished and your family ties strengthened.

Home Truths:

-The jacuzzi is heated at the owner’s expense year round
-The pool is heated at the owner’s expense May 1 through Oct 1
-The quoted price per night is for up to 18 guests, there is an incremental guest fee for guest totals exceeding 18
-A signed rental agreement is required after the VRBO booking is complete
-Wireless internet is provided throughout the home
-7 cars can park at the property, more than 7 spaces are available with owner approval
-Pets and smoking are not allowed
-Events or parties are not allowed

Room configurations (all bedding is included, with TVs in every room):

Royal Suite / King bed & optional Twin XL rollaway
Garden Suite / King and Queen beds
Sunrise Suite / King and Queen beds & optional Twin XL rollaway
Sunset Suite / King, Queen and Twin bunkbeds
Island Suite / King & 2 optional Twin XL rollaways
Pool Suite / King and Twin XL beds
City Suite / King bed
Note: there are 2 full size cribs and one portable crib for guest use



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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Recycling Renewable Energy Used Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 10000 Sq Ft (929 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Water Dispenser
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Electric Car Charging Station On Site Limited Onsite Parking (max 3 Spaces) Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Private Pool Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    8.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Bidet Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Foosball Table Games Music Library Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Table Tennis Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 25

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Review Review

  • Scott W.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    What a beautiful, amazing house. Some rentals don't live up to the pictures/description, but wow this house did! The pool, hot tub, and water slide were super fun. The game room, gym, and theatre room were wonderful. Great views of the area, and a well-stocked kitchen for cooking.

  • B L.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Another amazing famly vacation!! We love this house, location, amenities & views!!! Best stocked kitchen we've ever had. We have now been doing a family vacation every summer for 20 years! For a family our size, age ranging from 7 months to 71, it was perfect! Thanks again for sharing your home with us!

  • Daniel D.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    We all had a great time. The owners really think of everything to make your stay as fun and easy as possible. Truly a great property. 20 of us fit very comfortably. This is our second time staying here and we wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Definitely one of our favorite places to vacation.

  • Lorna O.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    This property has it all. Our family enjoyed the space which offered everyone their personal private areas and the gathering spaces were big and beautiful! It was perfect for our family.

  • June F.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Our 3-generation family of 18 spent a week at this wonderful oasis. We've been vacationing together for ten years and everyone agreed this was the loveliest and best-equipped home we've enjoyed. The pool was, of course, the biggest draw. The game room and the piano also saw a lot of use. We definitely hope to return in the future.

  • Ned L.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    We had a fabulous week. The house is spectacular and the pool with a slide is a real highlight. Our grandkids couldn’t get enough of the slide.

  • Beverly L.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    We've been taking our family on a yearly vacation for around 20 years. We have grown into a family of 19, including children, teens, adults, married couples & seniors! Everyone absolutely loved it! There was more that enough room! We were all so comfortable in our rooms & so many areas to hang out, inside & out. I can't begin to tell you how much our family enjoyed not only the space, but also all the things this home had to offer. From the huge game room, amazing theater, music room (someone was in there almost constantly), infinity pool with incredible slide, basketball court, numerous balconies...must I go on? Everyone's favorite!! Already planning on returning next year!! Steve is a gracious host and always available to answer any questions we had. Thank you so much!!

  • Donna T.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We had our family reunion with 20 persons between 18 and 87. The house was perfect and worked for everyone. There was space to be together as a large group and other areas for smaller groups with privacy when needed. The supplies were fully stocked including trash and storage bags, foil, etc. We always make the majority of our meals during the reunion and the kitchen was fantastic. Room to prepare as a group, large gas burners, several ovens and with the additional fridges in the garage, everything was kept cool. Thank you Tammy and Steve for a wonderful experience.

  • Frances D.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    This is our second year at this property, and we had such a great time! The owners are responsive and reasonable. The house is perfect for our multi-generational group. It works well for ADA needs. My dad, who is in a scooter, can be safe and still participate with us in activities at the house. The game room and large kitchen/dining area allow us to interact as a large group. The movie room is great for relaxing when not in the amazing pool/spa, etc. We've already reserved again for next year, and we will be looking forward to getting back to our home away from home.

  • Julie E.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    It was perfect for our family! The 3 ovens, 5 fridges and 2 dishwashers were so helpful! The kitchen was big enough that a few could work together without stepping on each other. We even used the outside grill! Everyone LOVED the pool! The slide was so fun and the hot tub was big enough for a few people! We loved that the pool heating was customizable. We were grateful for a few pool toys and life jackets for the kids. We really appreciated the alarms on the doors out to the pool. The pool and landscaping people were not ever in our way. The foosball table was a huge hit! The theater room with a blanket for each recliner and hundreds of movies to watch was great! The piano and guitar got a lot of use. The view was beautiful! We loved the umbrellas and seating out on the deck and the market lights were fun too! The beds were comfortable and had soft sheets, even the foam mattress beds! I expected a piece of foam and it was literally a portable bed with sheets! We loved the carpet in the bedrooms and that they actually felt clean! The whole place felt clean! They anticipated our every need because the supplies that were available were not lacking. We even used some extra batteries! I was grateful I didn't have to bring 2 beach chairs from Utah! The extra sets of washing machines and dryers was helpful. Several of the adults mentioned how great the air conditioning was. The owners were so helpful and responsive!! We could not have asked for anything better! Thank you!

  • Barbara E.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    This property had many amenities that made our family of 20 very comfortable. The pool is amazing. Everything is well stocked. We had a wonderful time.

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