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Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views

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The Cabin

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
0+ bathroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Escondido, CA
  • Stone Brewing
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • California Center For The Arts
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Cabin

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Outhouse and Outdoors

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views

Rustic hilltop cabin overlooking Lake Hodges and surrounding mountains. Queen bed & sleeping for two more in loft. Views from front deck, side deck, shaded arbor, inside cabin, loft, and bed. Urban amenities just a few miles away, but this small private cabin is surrounded by open canyons. Property offers swimming pool, fire bowl, shaded arbor, direct access to hiking/mountain biking trails and, by arrangement, yoga & massage. Ocean beaches, Safari Park & micro-breweries within easy reach.

Property manager

Nicholas Christenfeld & Mara Sanders
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
With prior approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are permitted with prior approval

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Escondido

Located in Del Dios, a neighbourhood in Escondido, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while San Diego Zoo Safari Park and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Queen Califa's Magical Circle and Poway-Midland Railroad are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Escondido, CA

What's nearby

  • Stone Brewing - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Palomar Medical Center - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • California Center For The Arts - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • The Vineyard at Escondido - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 18 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 28 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views?

As of 9 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views on 31 Aug 2025 start from AU$286.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views located?

Located in Del Dios, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge and within 6 miles (10 km) of Stone Brewing and California Center For The Arts. Palomar Medical Center and Grape Day Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply amazing

So beautiful, the views, so many varieties of plant life. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cabin

This was a great stay with a gorgeous view! What a cool experience. Nicholas was a great host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very relaxing

a beautiful spot - a great little getaway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

giselle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing !!

We had an amazing stay here! We had so much fun playing in the pool and relaxing in the sun! The views were outstanding and the hosts were very friendly. What a great time!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a wonderful stay, we will be back❤️

Everything is as what we expected, spectacular view,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy h., Capo Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Too short of stay

Enjoyed the nest top on the hill
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a cute, tiny little place!

We loved our one night stay at this tiny house! It was exactly what we needed for two of us. The property is gorgeous and the sunrise view took our breath away!! The bathroom is in a separate building behind the house. We still can't get over that view. One thing that was a bummer is the hot tub and pool heater were out so we didn't get to use them but everything else was amazing. We would love to go back. :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet location and beautiful property. The owner was kind and met us as we arrived. The quaint, hilltop cabin had a breathtaking view of Lake Hodges and the surrounding Mountains. However the futon mattress was too hard and lumpy for both our backs. My husband and I couldn’t sleep well all night. Other than that, everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Haley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The outdoor space and the view are incredible

Amazing views of Lake Hodges. The deck patio first step is broken and my wife rolled her ankle on it right before we left. Other than that and inconsistency in the hot water for the shower, it was an awesome space with two sweet goats and chickens!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views to die for!

A cute cabin up on the hill. A trail up to the garden , through a jungle, duck under beautiful huge cactus, Not your ordinary Vrbo; the outdoor shower was exilerating, composting toilet was a new experience. The mist on the lake in the morning was spectacular. The pool would be great on a hot summer day. I might build a couple cabins at my ranch in the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views and Comfy Cabin

Everything about this property was as advertised and the views were spectacular. The cabin was comfortable and the bed was cozy. You should know that staying at this property is more like glamping than staying the house next door or the mansion down the street. You have a somewhat narrow path to navigate to get there and, of course, there's the outhouse and composting toilet. The outhouse is close and cute, also with views. We kind of underestimated the pleasures of modern plumbing but, in reality, the composting toilet worked well and was easy to operate. The hills surrounding the property look to be full of great hiking trails. In short, as long as you're okay with the whole outhouse/composting toilet, the property is great! I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The ultimate glamping experience

Hesitant to leave this review because this place is such a hidden gem and I don't want it to become too popular and booked out so that I may come back. The view is as beautiful in person as it looks in the photos and Nico's garden was stunning. Although, the path leading up to the cabin, and the path leading from the cabin to the bathroom and shower, were a little narrow and overgrown and could maybe stand to be hedged back a little bit. The comforter and bed were one of the most comfortable I've ever slept in. All of the windows in the cabin allow for spectacular views even when you're not out on the deck. It's a short walk from Lake Hodges and other trails. We also had some fun feeding the goats and chickens on the property ice plant. Hoping to come back again someday!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wish I could have stayed longer

This listing was awesome and the host was so accommodating with arrival and later getting the firepit going for us! The views of the lake were even more breath taking in person and the pool is gorgeous, the cabin was adorable and truly loved everything about this property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little cabin in the Garden of Eden.

Such a lovely little spot. My wife and I chose to stay at the Hilltop Cabin after a few nights in Escondido. We wanted to get out of the city and closer to nature. The cabin and the area around it did not disappoint. The cabin was very comfortable and the host's garden was spectacular. We love birding and there were so many birds to watch from the balcony of the cabin! It was the perfect place sit and watch the evening take over the valley. Frog calls and two separate packs of coyotes howling. The bed was very comfortable and the morning balcony show was as engaging as the previous evenings'. It really was the perfect little spot to get away from the more urban parts of Southern California. The goats were super cute.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHUONG N., Seal Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your Tiny House. We really enjoyed our stay. The house is lovely and the view of the lake is breathtaking. We will definitely be back. Again, thank you so much. ~ Tedi and Frank
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alden S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for two

This was the perfect spot for a one night getaway for two! Would recommend bringing slip on shoes for going to and from bathroom in the middle of the night- a little further than I had imagined but really not far at all. Goats were very cute and communication w/host was easy. There is a second Airbnb property that people were staying at so it felt a tad less private than I had hoped but still very secluded overall. Great if you’re on your way down the coast and want to stop somewhere quiet and beautiful for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M., LAKEWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

I recommend to my friends 😊.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAULA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Del dios get away

Rustic..in a good way..was a little concerned about out door toilet..but was clean ,tiled, with compost toilet,.. no problem, pool was favorite part!.. and BBQ…Nicholas was a phone call away, to start fire pit and grill.. lovely couple Mara and Nicholas….didn’t get a chance to feed the goats.. but next time we will!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oscar C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice 1-2 day getaway

Very easy to rent
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

KeriAnne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property!

Unique and beautiful place to stay! We loved our time here very peaceful. The pool and outdoor shower really made our stay wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing stay

breathtaking views, very serene location. great hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ENCHANTING

Lovely, precious ground to rest your soul a bit. Beautiful view, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

Loved our trip here! We had a great mini-pandemic-honeymoon and highly recommend this cabin to anyone. It was very private and the views are incredible. The pool and outdoor shower were beautiful and the cabin was homey and comfortable! Don't be fooled by the lack of reviews on this site, they rent on AirBnB as well so there are more reviews there. We really hope to be back!

About the host

Hosted by Nicholas Christenfeld & Mara Sanders

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