Luxury Hideaway with Pool, Spa, Game Room & Privacy with Cute Animal Encounters!

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Entire home

Yes, it really is THAT long! Your entire group can all enjoy a movie or game.

The Great Room features a 75" smart TV and enormous couch with seating for all!

The huge dining table seats 10, with room for 11 more in the adjacent kitchen.

You'll love the open concept, and there's plenty of room to spread out.

This is so much space to enjoy while spending time together.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16390 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

El Cajon, CA

Lake Jennings15 min drive
Sycuan Casino17 min drive
Barona Casino21 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Alpaca Room

1 Queen Bed

Chicken Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Cow Room

1 King Bed

Donkey Room

1 Queen Bed

Pig Room

1 Queen Bed

Zen Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Cow, Alpaca, Chicken Room's Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Donkey/Pig Room's Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Zen Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This peaceful escape is a place to bring families together and make memories! Located in Eastern San Diego County, enjoy the space and privacy that comes with country living, while being less than 25 miles from San Diego's famous beaches. The Rockin' View Ranch features a serene mountain view while enjoying the beautiful pool, always-hot jacuzzi, and animal encounters with our resident alpaca, mini donkey, and lop bunnies. This spacious 4200 sq ft house has room for everyone with lots to do!!! Our peaceful retreat features a mini ranch with a mini barn, complete with a miniature donkey, miniature alpaca, dwarf goats, and lop bunnies. Enjoy simple ranch pleasures like collecting fresh eggs from our chickens for breakfast. The themed bedrooms feature different farm animals and are all beautifully decorated. The Game Room is fully stocked and we also have outdoor yard games such as a ladder toss and a corn hole game available as well. We just added a brand new pickleball court complete with a comfortable area with chairs and benches for spectators to watch the game! Our large, saltwater pool is solar heated year round, but can also be heated with propane to a toasty 85 degrees upon request for an additional fee. (Fee changes monthly based on base temperature and propane rates, please message for details.) There is SO MUCH to do, you may not want to leave. But if you do decide to venture out, we have many nearby attractions, and are not too far from some landmarks as well:
San Diego Beaches: 25 miles
San Diego Zoo: 25 miles
Sea World: 27 miles
Legoland: 33 miles
Mexico Border: 26 miles
Rosarito, Mexico: 38 miles
Disneyland: 90 miles
We are a 10 minute drive from the Viejas Outlet Shopping Center, and 10-15 minutes from several local casinos.

Property manager

Kim Dilling

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests will not enter the alpaca/donkey pen for any reason. They can interact with the animals from the wall in the backyard only.

Notify us if an item breaks, becomes damaged, or isn't working properly. If items are removed from the property, guest will be charged for them.

No parties, events, or large gatherings! No smoking or vaping please. No pets. All overnight guests must be registered on the booking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

El Cajon

Located in El Cajon, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Lake Jennings and Viejas Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Viejas Bowl and Boomers El Cajon. Travelling with kids? Consider The Water Conservation Garden and P2K Range.

El Cajon, CA

What's nearby

Lake Jennings - 15 min drive
Sycuan Casino - 17 min drive
Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course - 18 min drive
Barona Casino - 21 min drive
San Diego State University - 22 min drive

Getting around

San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Jack In The Box - 6 min drive
Eastbound - 10 min drive
Caffe Adesso - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Hideaway with Pool, Spa, Game Room & Privacy with Cute Animal Encounters! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury Hideaway with Pool, Spa, Game Room & Privacy with Cute Animal Encounters! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Hideaway with Pool, Spa, Game Room & Privacy with Cute Animal Encounters!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Hideaway with Pool, Spa, Game Room & Privacy with Cute Animal Encounters!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Hideaway with Pool, Spa, Game Room & Privacy with Cute Animal Encounters! located?

This family-friendly El Cajon holiday home is located on a lake, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lake Jennings, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alpine Branch San Diego County Library and Alpine Historical Society. Viejas Reservoir and Lakeside Baseball Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rocketa N.

18 Apr 2024

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

Truly the Ultimate Family Getaway

If I could give this listing and the hosts 10 stars, I would. Our host’s were super responsive, kind, helpful, and thoughtful from the time we booked the trip on. The property was beautiful, clean, and well kept, the views were fantastic, and it felt like we rented a resort all for ourselves. Everyone loved the mini donkey, alpaca, goats, and chickens, they are so friendly and sweet and the daily fresh eggs were so yummy and such a lovely touch. The pool and hot tub were super nice and kept warm for us throughout our stay. We had a blast on the pickleball court, and truly, everything we might have forgotten our hosts provided (snacks, rice cooker, instapot, pool toys, outdoor toys, super fun games in the games room, all the way down to floss and hair ties in cute little jars in the bathrooms). The hosts gardens were also heavenly and available for harvesting fresh fruits, veggies, and herbs, and the kitchen was super lovely and easy to cook meals in with and for our family of 10. the bedrooms were well appointed with chargers and adorable themes. There was something for everyone including a playground for the little ones. Every single family member in my party high fived me for finding this listing and they all said it’s the best vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in. Also, it’s really close to a major highway that will take you to all points of interest.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe b.

20 Mar 2024

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

Spring Break Vacay

From the time we booked to the time we checked out everything was perfect. Kim and Chris are amazing hosts and super responsive (Not that we needed anything). The entire property was awesome from the pool to the petting zoo! Felt like home away from. That is if you live on an awesome ranch with stunning views and all the creature comforts of a resort. Our kids didn’t want to leave the ranch for any of the activities that we had planned that were a short ride away (San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, etc.) Highly recommended for any size of family. Tons of room and activities for all ages!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

25 Feb 2024

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

All the little touches

This is a lovely home that would be a great stay just for the pool, animal encounters, games and ability to spread out and be together. It is a FABULOUS rental, however, because of all of the amenities. Chris and Kim have thought of everything. From multi-type chargers at every bedside to thoughtful labeling and logical organizing of anything you could need we felt completely at home.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renea B.

25 Nov 2023

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

Amazing house

The house, game room, outdoor activities, and animals were amazing. We stayed over Thanksgiving with three families with several kids between the ages of 9-16 and no one was ever bored. They loved feeding Tito, Lily, the bunnies, collecting eggs each morning, and checking on the goats. The house had everything you could possibly need, including three prong chargers if you forgot yours. The biggest compliment has to be that all the teenagers wanted to stay at the house when asked if we wanted to go back to San Diego for the stay or stay at the house. Kim was responsive throughout and a great host. We will definitely stay here again if we are in San Diego again.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie W., Chicago, Illinois

11 Oct 2023

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

Loved this property!

I rented this property to celebrate my father-in-law's 98th birthday. The house is well stocked and the beds are very comfortable. The animals were a big hit! The game room has something for everyone! Kim has been delightful to work with!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim Dilling

Hello fellow adventurers! My name is Kim. My husband, Chris, and I have raised our three kids in this amazing house for the past ten years. We love to travel, and have "taken notes" from the many places we have been and are adding our favorite special touches to hosting our own property. We hope you'll be blown away by our hospitality and all of the special things we do to make your stay memorable.

Why they chose this property

Ours is a unique property situated on 2.5 acres with lots of space where you can enjoy the serene views, the privacy and quiet of the neighborhood, and enjoy the beauty of the animals (both wild and domestic) that inhabit the property. We've had countless tent campouts in the backyard, late night swim sessions, hikes near our property, and nearby adventures...there are SO many we can recommend! We've gone from snow in the mountains 15 minutes from our house (rare, but it happens!) to the famous San Diego beaches which are 25 minutes in the opposite direction. We are excited to share our home with your family so you can create happy memories, just as we have!

What makes this property unique

Our home is still close enough (about 25-30 minutes) to the airport and many San Diego landmarks to enjoy them easily, but far enough away to offer a lot of space and a "farm experience" to our guests that you wouldn't be able to find in the city.