Hilltop cabin retreat with lake & mountain views
Entire guesthouse hosted by Nicholas & Mara
2 guests1 bedroom1 bed1 bath
Entire home
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95% of recent guests gave the location a 5-star rating.
Rustic hilltop cabin overlooking Lake Hodges. Queen bed & small sleeping loft. Views from front & side deck, inside cabin, & outside shower. Urban amenities just a few miles away, but this small private cabin is surrounded by open canyons. A short walk to lake with boating, fishing & miles of hiking/mountain biking trails. Property offers swimming pool, fire bowl, shaded arbor and, by arrangement, yoga & massage. SD Zoo Safari Park, Stone Brewing, & ocean beaches all within easy reach.
The space
Unique, cozy cabin in oasis-like setting. Perfect for a romantic get away or a chance to relax, recharge, and commune with nature. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the lake, mountains, and canyons from the outdoor shower, explore the extensive cactus and succulent garden, and visit Cinnamon and Frost, our friendly Nigerian dwarf goats.
Guest access
Guests have the cabin, tiny bathroom building, outdoor shower, and shaded arbor with table and chairs and picnic table all to themselves as well as an outdoor gas grill and small outdoor food storage & preparation area by the pool. They share with us permanent residents the salt-water pool, patio, and seating around the fire bowl.
Other things to note
Getting to the cabin does require following a winding path past our main house, two koi ponds, the pool (e.g. human pond), the arbor, and to the cabin. This is about 180 paces, and there are five little flights of stairs along the path.
The bathroom is a little building behind the cabin, with a cold-water sink, a mirror, and an easy, odor-free composting toilet. There is also the outdoor shower and sink, both with warm water.
There is a coffee maker (BYOC), mini fridge, sink, grill with side burner, counter, and cabinet for guests to use for food preparation and storage. All are on the patio by the pool.
The space
Unique, cozy cabin in oasis-like setting. Perfect for a romantic get away or a chance to relax, recharge, and commune with nature. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the lake, mountains, and canyons from the outdoor shower, explore the extensive cactus and succulent garden, and visit Cinnamon and Frost, our friendly Nigerian dwarf goats.
Guest access
Guests have the cabin, tiny bathroom building, outdoor shower, and shaded arbor with table and chairs and picnic table all to themselves as well as an outdoor gas grill and small outdoor food storage & preparation area by the pool. They share with us permanent residents the salt-water pool, patio, and seating around the fire bowl.
Other things to note
Getting to the cabin does require following a winding path past our main house, two koi ponds, the pool (e.g. human pond), the arbor, and to the cabin. This is about 180 paces, and there are five little flights of stairs along the path.
The bathroom is a little building behind the cabin, with a cold-water sink, a mirror, and an easy, odor-free composting toilet. There is also the outdoor shower and sink, both with warm water.
There is a coffee maker (BYOC), mini fridge, sink, grill with side burner, counter, and cabinet for guests to use for food preparation and storage. All are on the patio by the pool.
Rustic hilltop cabin overlooking Lake Hodges. Queen bed & small sleeping loft. Views from front & side deck, inside cabin, & outside shower. Urban amenities just a few miles away, but this small private cabin is surrounded by open canyons. A short walk to lake with boating, fishing & miles of hiking/mountain biking trails. Property offers swimming pool, fire bowl, shaded arbor and, by arrangement, yoga & massage.… read more
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
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Wifi
Free street parking
Pool
Patio or balcony
Backyard
Luggage dropoff allowed
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
Microwave
Dedicated workspace
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Area has easy access to hiking/biking/horsing trails. Lake offers boating and fishing (Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, & many others https://www.sportfishingreport.com/lakes/364/hodges-lake.php) . Beaches and mountains are a short drive away. The San Diego Zoo's Safari Park is about 15 minutes away. Stone Brewing, including their brewery and World Bistro and Gardens, is less than 10 minutes away and there are many other great microbreweries and restaurants nearby.
Area has easy access to hiking/biking/horsing trails. Lake offers boating and fishing (Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, & many others https://www.sportfishingreport.com/lakes/364/hodges-lake.ph…
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We're originally from New York but have lived out here on this property for almost thirty years. We both love gardening, especially with cactus and succulents, cooking (especially breads, jams, & pies), traveling, animals (we have a menagerie), and designing and making things together. Nicko's other passions include woodworking and Mara's hiking. Together we have built the hilltop cabin, as well as a tiny house on wheels (also on our property), a teardrop trailer, a kayak, a standup paddle board, a spiral staircase, nearly all the furniture in our house, and many, many other things. We love meeting new people and are happy to share our property with our guests.
We're originally from New York but have lived out here on this property for almost thirty years. We both love gardening, especially with cactus and succulents, cooking (especially…
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We live in the main house down the hill, and tenants live in the Tiny House. All are available to help guests enjoy their stay, and provide adventure advice.
Nicholas & Mara is a Superhost
Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.
- Language: Français
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