Spectacular view over San Diego County to Mt. Laguna, downtown, Catalina Island.

Palomar Mountain, California
$244 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Please note, 3 night minimums for Tgiving, Xmas, New Year's.

Private cabin in the trees built in the early 1900s has been upgraded but retains all its rustic original charm. Watch eagles fly at eye level, clouds roll in, sunsets and moonsets in the ocean. Bobcats, wild turkeys, and deer regularly walk through the property. Decorated by owner with antiques and comfortable furniture (not all in pristine, new condition!) , large view deck for grilling and sitting in the sun, sauna. Dramatic infinity deck on mountain edge for sunset cocktails, morning yoga. Fully equipped kitchen, propane grill, tv, dvd player. Three bedrooms each with a queen or full bed, two couches could accommodate kids. Short drive from hiking, the Palomar Observatory, fishing at Lake Henshaw, entertainment at Harrah's Rincon Casino. Wonderful place to spend a snowy weekend, but 4 wheel drive and chains are needed on the few occasions when snow is deep. Some guest complaints: cluttered [cluttered with board games, coloring materials, telescopes, astronomy, bird, Palomar history books, maybe cluttered just a little]; cobwebs [if you search, you can probably find one or two, cleaned thoroughly after every guest]; feels like we're housesitting [hmmmm- this is a complaint ]. Best guest comment ever: 'It's clearly a well-loved and special place.' BINGO. Thanks, Emily. No dishwasher, I'm afraid.

Note: 3 night minimum for Xmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends.

CONTACT OWNER FOR EXTENDED STAY (more than 3 nights) RATES.

WINTER BOOKING ADVISORY!!!

Winter is snow time, which is good and bad. Caltrans has a station up on the mountain and they start plowing the paved roads very quickly when snow starts. Unfortunately, there is nobody up on the mountain who plows private drives, and my cabin is about 500 feet up a dirt branch road that is not plowed. If you plan to be there at a time when snow is predicted, your options are to park near the paved road (but be sure not to park right on side of the road where your car will interfere with plowing or be covered by snow pushed aside by the plow), or plan a long day of shoveling yourself out by hand. I’ve done this shoveling myself before, and it takes a good while. One guest last winter took 8 hours to do this, and they were not happy campers by the end of the day. If you have long time existing reservations and there is a massive storm predicted to hit just before or during your stay, I will of course promise a no penalty cancellation if you chose not to go. Being up there with snow is a wonderful experience, as long as you have supplies and can relax and enjoy.

House rules: treat this old place with courtesy and common sense: recycle, clean up reasonably after yourself, turn off lights and cooling/heating when not needed and on departure, close and lock doors and windows when leaving- sometimes I don't get up to clean for several days.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: No Smoking Inside Or Out. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Randirose W.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Amazing view. We loved the cabin and how quiet and peaceful it was.

  • Bradley S.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    Everything was great. Brought my telescope and got some great astrophotos from the deck, and the sunsets and views were also very nice. Nice place to get away from the city.

  • Genevieve S.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    Our family of 4 plus 2 dogs in the cabin was awesome. Communication with the owner was easy, informational, and super responsive. The views and location are unbeatable. We had lots of adventures hiking and fishing at Doane pond and Lake Henshaw. We saw lots of unique birds from the cabin deck. And we even saw a bald eagle at the lake. It was a great place to reconnect with nature.

  • Lizzy B.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    We had a great time at this cozy home. Chuck was very communicative and helpful. The property was clean and the views were beautiful. We loved how homey the place felt with extra blankets, chairs, books, memoirs, and unique features all over. The place very safe and everyone slept well. We loved sitting on the deck and feeding/watching the birds. We would love to come stay again! Thanks for sharing your home with us.

  • Shere S.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    We walked in and the place felt so comfortable. The view is spectacular as are the visiting birds.The bedrooms are comfortable with eclectic decor and an amazing library of old and new books. Our two dogs enjoyed their time as well.

  • Rick W.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    This is the perfect place to retreat and collect yourself. It would be difficult to NOT feel recharged after returning from a stay at this lovely cabin.

  • Ken H.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Great place and great getaway spot.

  • Deborah R.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Quiet, peaceful, cozy and awesome view

  • Nicholas J.

    Submitted Apr 23, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Always enjoy staying at this spot. The views are incredible and it is so peaceful. Definitely look forward to our next trip up here.

  • Julia T.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    We had a great time staying in this little cabinet at the top of the hill. We had two adults and two kids and the kids had lots of time to play in the dirt and we and joyed the peace and quiet immensely.

  • Andrew M.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    The place was rustic. It had some nice features though. Fireplace was nice with plenty of wood. Birds came to deck and eat bird food from the feeder and the views were stunning.

  • Chris H.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    This is a special cabin with a spectacular view. Easy to relax and dream.

  • Noah Z.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Title says it all

  • Anton P.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 15, 2024

    This place is special and feels like a little bit of magic. It's rustic feel, careful touches, and incredible location means I have found it tough to be beat. The road to palomar itself is even transportive - the desert dust gives way to switchback roads, the smell of pine - crisp, mountain air. We love it, and this property makes use of the space and view amazingly. Once you've enjoyed the view, the main event starts - the night sky. Palomar has some of the clearest skies in America and the wraparound deck really makes stargazing easy. The kitchen is well stocked, beds are very comfortable and Wifi is great (if you even need it). I have no doubt we'll be back soon - we come back multiple times a year from New York, and we love it.

  • Linda J.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    The views were spectacular from this home in the mountains . Wish we could have stayed longer; due to a safety concern we cut the trip short, and Vrbo/Chuck Black graciously refunded our payment!

  • Jason S.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Absolutely charming cabin - we chose this property for a firework free stay for our doggo and ourselves. so relaxing, amazing views for a wonderful quite couple of days. The property was as described and exactly what we expected. Host Chuck was great and made sure to tell us what to expect for the time of year we were there, also a pleasure to speak with - we called to check in with him on our last morning there. Thank you Chuck!! 10 out of 10!!

  • Erica R.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    To start, Chuck has the quickest, clearest communication I have ever experienced as a guest. This cabin is definitely a rustic cabin that feels like grandmas house and is very welcoming. I say that as someone who spent summers at her grandmas cabin in Julian and has the best memories of those times. Not only was the cabin easy to use, we spoke with the neighbors who were all friendly and well humored. It was a wonderful trip.

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