Hilltop cabin retreat with lake & mountain views

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Entire guesthouse hosted by Nicholas & Mara

2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bath

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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, and shaded arbor. 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.

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What this place offers

Mountain view

Lake access

Kitchen

Wifi

Free street parking

Private pool

Private patio or balcony

Private backyard – Fully fenced

Luggage dropoff allowed

Hair dryer

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1 guest

4.93 out of 5 stars from 431 reviews

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Where you’ll be

Escondido, California, United States

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.

Hosted by Nicholas & Mara

Joined in August 2019

431 Reviews
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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…

Co-hosts

Mara
Sophia

During your stay

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.