Safari Park View Estate Escondido

Wonderful property for adults and young ones! Small pool, putting green, well furnished home, outdoor tiki bar, playset, incredible views, close proximity to several wineries, and yard games to keep everyone entertained. I will seek this house out again next time we visit!

The pictures don't do the view justice. The entire property is gorgeous...there's a view every where you look! There is not really a need to leave, you have so much to do on site from the pickleball courts to the putting green to the spool. We truly enjoyed our stay. The hosts met us at the house to show us everything which was extremely helpful and they were great to communicate with. I would not hesitate to stay here next time we're in town.

Very nice. Very private enjoyed the stay beautiful views

We traveled with 4 adults and 5 children. This house was perfect! Set far enough away so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the country but close enough to be at the beach or city within a half an hour. The owners are very accommodating. They share all their toys for the kids. Video games, board games, pool, ping pong etc which were great for family bonding moments. The 4 bedrooms provided enough space at night to relax and the views from the deck are simply stunning! We will surely rent this home again when traveling to SoCal.

Our crew had a great time staying at this property. The Fitzmaurices were very accommodating & very pleasant to deal with. We would love to stay there again if the opportunity arrises.

Really enjoyed our stay, celebrating our nephews wedding at the castle nearby. The facilities at the house were first class, and we loved the wonderful views over the valley, groves & vineyards. John & Shannon's neighbour - Bill, was an absolute star & brought us freshly squeezed orange juice, and took us for walks arounds the groves each morning.

We recently had the pleasure of staying at this lovely, well kept and very private estate home. Three couples and three preschool (3, 4, & 6) aged boys for a week together for a mini-reunion over the 4th of July, and we never felt crowded or cooped up. There are so many things to do, both inside and outside, that we never wanted to leave the house. We were able to spread out in the four large BRs, with enough privacy for everyone. The master BR is huge, with a seating area, an adjacent outside area, huge bathroom, trundle and crib. It does face east however, so in the summer, the room is fairly bright in the early morning. The kitchen and dining areas are fully equipped (including many pantry items and staples) with everything you need to prepare meals, from breakfast and snacks, to full dinners. There's also an outdoor kitchen area (next to the spool) with a huge propane grill, running water, small frig, etc. The washer & dryer were great too with the little ones. The owners have included fully stocked game cabinets and garage storage, for both indoor and outdoor games and sports equipment. If you're bored here, you're just not trying! Yet, you can sit out peacefully on the deck or on the porch for hours on end watching the scenery and just be still and be surrounded by the sounds of nature. The boys loved the playscape and putting green and the spool, and the adults loved the deck area overlooking the valley for sunset and morning coffee, the pool table and outside activities, and the spool too. There's outdoor seating in several areas, depending upon if you want shade or sun, and which scenery you want to face. The views are absolutely stunning all the way around the house. The owners did a great job of providing info on how to run all of the lights, a/c, tv/dvd, timers, spool features, gates and locks, etc. It's on a private gated road about 15 minutes off of I-15, just south of Escondido and north of Carmel Mountain area for convenient shopping. There is a winery across Highland Valley Road that has pizza, cheese plates, salads, etc., but not much other food in the immediate area. We stayed in every night -- watching the sunset and cooking on the grill was the highlight of the day. The owners were lovely to deal with from start to finish. Shannon was a wonderful help recommending to do's with the little ones and understanding our needs as multi-generational extended family. We'd love to come stay with them again.

The house is located on a hilltop with beautiful 360 degree views. It is very comfortable, superbly furnished and really well cared for with every possible home-game option one can think off ... including a very fun 9-hole mini-golf putting course. It is clean and the outdoor landscaping is excellent. We had a wonderful time there with our six children and hope to return in the future. The owners couldn't be more helpful and pleasant. A 5-star rating for sure!!

We stayed for one week and had a great experience. Were were five adults and twin six month old grand daughters. Our son and his family had just returned from being stationed in Okinawa for three years so you can imagine what a joy it was for us to be together in an unbelievable residence. Shannon was wonderful to work with. We had booked it, then canceled, then had to call back and book it again as my son was scheduled to be moved from Esconido to Chula Vista to Miramar. The Fitzmaurices were completely understanding and even turned down a one month rental because they had committed to us. I won't detail all of the benefits, just read all of the other reviews and I will confirm that everything stated in them is correct. One change is that Buddy the dog is deceased which is unfortunate. Living there must have been dog heaven for him. John told me the oranges would be the best we have ever had and he was correct. Finally, I would have sat on the deck and enjoyed the view the entire week, but I had grand daughters to spoil. If you have the opportunity to stay here take it.You will not be sorry.

Absolutely loved every minute of our stay at this house! The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need. We came to San Diego to attend a 90th birthday party / family reunion and were able to stay at the house with siblings and cousins (9 people) and there was plenty of room. Unfortunately there are no words that can adequately describe that 360 degree view! I miss it already and would love to return and stay here again someday! We have a black lab at home, so seeing Buddy everyday made me miss my pup a little less. One of the best treats was the home-made Orange juice every morning. We picked oranges off the trees each morning and enjoyed the sweetest OJ! It was just a wonderful, relaxing vacation! Thank you to the owners!