Couples, Families, & Mountain Peace Seekers only, please.
Perched on top of a granite boulder outcropping sits this idyllic cottage for your magical retreat in Julian. Originally constructed as a tourmaline miner's cabin in 1930, the Cottage on the Rock was completely rebuilt from top-to-bottom nearly a century later for the modern Californian.
Brilliantly designed by SoCalSTR® | IG: @socalstr
"Top 1%" local market performer according to AirDNA
The space
☆ 4-person Jacuzzi @ 101° year-round
☆ Radiant heated bathroom floors
☆ Super comfy King Bed
☆ Epic views of the Pine Hills countryside
☆ Propane outdoor fire-pit for 4
☆ Gated private deck with seating for 8
☆ 2 Mountain bikes (WAIVER REQ'D)
☆ Stargazing 2-person hammock
☆ Weber (charcoal, BYOC) grill
☆ Stargazing front-yard perch for 2
☆ Off-street parking for 3 vehicles
☆ Coffee, tea, hot cider, hot chocolate
☆ Board games, puzzles, children's toys
☆ Speedy Wi-Fi (best in town | 27 Mbps)
☆ Washer/Dryer on premises (BYOD)
☆ Double vanity in bathroom
☆ Electric living room stove for cozy nights
☆ National Geographic reading collection
☆ Venetian plaster wall by a Julian artisan
☆ 13' vaulted ceilings with honed trusses
☆ Level-1 EV GFCI outlet (110V | 15A)Θ
☆ Pack 'n Play ("crib") provided (BYOS)
☆ Sleeps 4 (King bed, Queen pullout)
► 0.5 miles ➔ downtown Julian
► 1.3 miles ➔ Eagle Mining Company
► 2.9 miles ➔ Vulcan Mountain Winery
► 3.1 miles ➔ Jeremy's on the Hill
► 3.4 miles ➔ Julian Station
► 9.6 miles ➔ Lake Cayumaca
► 31 miles ➔ Borrego Springs
► 58 miles ➔ San Diego
► 99 miles ➔ Palm Springs
► 138 miles ➔ Los Angeles
San Diego County TOT Certificate #2-0618001-21
Guest access
There is parking for 3 vehicles off-street in front of the home. We also have bikes available (2) for your use to cruise around town (use at your own risk). Walking is great too!
You are making a STRICT | NON-REFUNDABLE booking. We strongly suggest all guests procure traveler's insurance. We also graciously ask that guests not request refunds for reasons outside of the hosts' control. You are choosing to book this listing and live like a local. As a result, you may be subject to POWER OUTAGES (of unlimited duration), WATER OUTAGES, SNOW EVENTS, RAIN EVENTS, WIND EVENTS, or PERSONAL ILLNESSES which are all outside of the hosts' control. NO REFUNDS.
Other things to note
When inquiring/booking the listing, please be sure you are booking for the correct number of guests in your group. Each guest beyond 1 guest (guest #1 is the person booking the property - you) is $25/guest/day+tax/fees. Pets are also subject to the same fee as guests. Please use the "Pet" selection at booking along with the correct number of pets. Daytime guests must also be disclosed at booking. Any undisclosed guests of any kind are subject to a $100 fee per guest and additional booking fees.
Late check-out fees may apply if you are ANYWHERE on premises after 11AM. Please respect the hosts' and crew's schedule (which is extremely strict). Crew can/will enter the premises anytime after check-out.
In the mountains/forests, critters are simply a fact of life. Just a warning for those wary of bugs; even though we have the house professionally cleaned after each guest, and we use humane methods of mitigating pests where possible, we simply can't avoid the occasional critter(s) from breaking in. This includes critters related pool/spa amenities at the property. The existence of bugs in/around pool/spa amenities are 100% out of the host's control.
To be clear: bug/critter sightings inside or outside the home are possible. If this is a problem for you, BOOK ELSEWHERE. NO REFUNDS.
Southern California is inhabited by abundant predatory wildlife including but not limited to: coyotes, bears, snakes, raptors, rodents, arachnids, and scorpions. Although we have had exactly zero issues with any of the above, you must be very vigilant with your loved ones to keep everyone safe from local wildlife.
We are on a fragile septic system here in the mountains. PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH ANYTHING OTHER THAN TOILET PAPER DOWN THE TOILET! This includes but is not limited to baby wipes (or wipes of any kind), feminine hygiene products, facial tissue, paper towels, hair, etc. These things WILL clog the system and you will not be able to use the shower, sinks or toilets.
For photo shoots/films and anything else similar, please contact us first for permission.
Please note that the spa is located in a rainy/forested/dusty area. Even though the spa is cleaned/balanced/vacuumed immediately prior to your arrival, there is a 100% chance that there will be dust/sand/dirt in it. Please also note that the H₂O from the local Julian aquifer is high in Sulfates. This can cause the water to not be crystal clear and/or can cause excess surface bubbles if the jets/oxygenation are turned on. Skin irritation/sensitivity may occur as a result of this trace element. If either of these uncontrollable facts make you even slightly uncomfortable, please do not plan on using the spa.
REITERATIVE TRAVEL ADVISORY. There is a FORESEEN LIKELIHOOD of snow events, rain events, wind events, and outage events resulting in road closures. Especially November-March. YOU ARE ADVISED TO GET TRAVELERS INSURANCE. We uphold your agreed upon cancellation policies to the letter. NO REFUNDS.
The spa has a small filter/skimmer and the lid has been removed as a safety precaution as it can easily come loose (and it serves no purpose otherwise). It is working as designed. There is a small waterfall (spillover) function that has also been 80% disabled (it can blast water when running at full capacity and this can scare guests and/or send water over the side of the spa). We also have the jet aerator set to a certain calibration and it cannot be adjusted by the guest (knob to the right of the spa's controls - please do not touch). All of this is 100% normal. The spa has been purposely set up with limited functionality in these regards in order to facilitate consistent spa behavior regardless of guest tampering and promotes safety.
Θ The EV charging option is NOT a level-2 charger. It is a Level-1 EV GFCI outlet (110V | 15A). This means bring your own charging cable with an American 110V plug at the ready. Many EV Charger manufacturers (Tesla, ChargePoint, Bosch, Enel-x's Juicebox, and more) state that the EV Chargers should not be installed onto circuits with GFCI protection. So either make sure your Charger is compatible (ours for our Tesla is) or do not plan on using the outdoor charging outlet/option.
LIABILITY WAIVER - By making your reservation you and the other members in your party as THE GUESTS agree to release THE HOSTS from all liability, including financial responsibility relating to injuries & personal property damage that may occur during your stay. You understand that using the hot tub, hiking and climbing anywhere on the property is at your own risk and that special risks may be involved with using the hot tub and hiking and/or climbing. You accept full responsibility for any bodily injury arising while on the property and hold owner harmless.
Finally, have fun, but treat the Cottage and wildlife on the property with respect. It is a piece of history and we put a lot of love into it and we want our future guests to enjoy it as much as you. Thank you!
