Panoramic ocean views steal the show at this private, original adobe retreat, a paradise rich in charm and attention to detail. Nestled atop the foothills of Vista in San Diego's North County, this three-bedroom. The home features three king bedrooms, an office with a double trundle bed, and four bathrooms throughout the property, offering comfort and convenience for larger groups. As you wind up the palm-lined private gated driveway, you're welcomed by a grand fountain inspired by the Bethesda Fountain in New York City's Central Park. Originally built in 1926, this secluded adobe estate sits on 1.45 acres and showcases timeless character with original Spanish tiles, brickwork surrounding the great room fireplace, exposed wood beams, and solid wood doors throughout. Spanning over 3,000 square feet, the main house consists of three connected structures joined by a covered loggia. The expansive kitchen features two ovens, a side-by-side refrigerator, and a dedicated dining area, with additional alfresco dining available on the veranda off the main living room. The outdoor spaces feel like a private resort, featuring a full outdoor kitchen, multiple dining areas, a large BBQ setup, and a waterfall that flows through three soaking pools into a tropical saline pool. A 38-foot waterslide adds a fun resort-style touch. The game room includes a pool table, darts, a 75-inch TV, and direct access to a whirlpool tub just outside. With unobstructed west-facing views, you can see Catalina and San Clemente Islands on clear days. The property offers true California indoor-outdoor living surrounded by lush landscaping, including an orchard of citrus and fruit trees. NOTE: No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. Maximum occupancy is strictly enforced. Pool heat is available for $200 per day with a three-night minimum. This home has multiple levels connected by stairs and may not be suitable for children or guests with limited mobility. No events are allowed.
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Property Registration Number STR24-0029
Property # 4876273vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Vista
Located in Vista, this holiday home is in the city centre. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Carlsbad State Beach. Alta Vista Gardens and The Wave Waterpark are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Filiberto’s Mexican Food - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Frida’s Taqueria - 8 min drive
Chabelita Taco Shop - 6 min drive
Silverback Breakfast - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Private 1926 Adobe Hacienda have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Private 1926 Adobe Hacienda?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private 1926 Adobe Hacienda on 25 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,186, 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 Private 1926 Adobe Hacienda pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private 1926 Adobe Hacienda?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private 1926 Adobe Hacienda?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private 1926 Adobe Hacienda?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private 1926 Adobe Hacienda located?
Located in the heart of Vista, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Moonlight Ampitheatre and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Alta Vista Gardens. Broadway Theatre and The Wave Waterpark are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved this vacation home! Our family had an amazing time. The house was super cozy, the pool was amazing for hanging out, and the decoration made everything feel stylish and comfortable.
The property is stunning! The house is beautifully decorated with everything you could need, even a juicer to enjoy all the citrus fruit from the large orchard. The beds were really comfy. The pool is amazing with a long water slide and gorgeous views. Poolside is a great place to relax or set up to work and enjoy the sunshine and breeze. Taking an evening stroll past the fruit trees around to the top along the pooand down by the massive fountain adorning the circular drive provides stunning sunset views. It’s clear the owners take wonderful care of this spectacular place. Booking and check-in was easy and clear. Just an all-around great experience. I’m looking forward to my next stay.
This house is lovely and completely zen. The fresh air and sun lit pool were perfect for our family. The pool was amazing, the view from the pool breathtaking. The kids loved the game room, spent most of their time there or the pool. The living room was cozy and both kitchens were stocked, had everything you would need. Each room had their own bed and bath, each comfortable and with good space. The communication from the property management is so appreciated. Thank you for being so welcoming. We absolutely loved this place and hope to get back real soon!
The house was spectacular! Perfect for vacationing with another family. We all had our own space and congregated in the communal spaces.
The two kitchens were amazing- we ate some meals by the pool and some on the veranda. It was like being in Mexico!!
Fruit trees were so cool- the apples were sweet, ruby red grapefruits and fresh squeezed OJ for breakfast.
Two suggestions for making this the best place ever— the pool could be warmer (it’s solar heated). The weather was low 70s, so wish the pool was a bit warmer. But we still had a blast going down the slide!
A broom! We traveled with littles who sometimes miss their mouth when trying to eat. We searched everywhere but could not find a broom or vacuum- so spent a lot of time on our hands and knees picking up scraps.
Otherwise, perfect stay and would definitely stay here again!!
Liz R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Liz! It was our pleasure hosting you and we are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit. We appreciate your suggestions to continue improving our service and we are glad to confirm that the homeowners have installed a heater in the pool. We will also work with our property manager on adding a broom to the home. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
This was an amazing experience! We enjoyed every moment. Swimming, sliding, picking fruit and juicing, the pool table, gazing out at the gorgeous views. We loved it!!
Something to note for people traveling with children. All of the bedrooms are accessed outside. There is a main living area with kitchen, dining room and living room. Covered walkways lead to the bedroom/bathroom combos, but they are not accessible from the main house. This was fine for us because our children enjoyed the set up but it would not have worked when they were younger. There is one bedroom that has a guest bed attached so parents could stay with smaller children in there.
The pool area is paradise, i could stay there for days never wanting a thing. Both kitchens are fully stocked. One tip would be having more beach towels. There were 6 for us which was enough but a larger party would want more. Small critique.
Brittany S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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6/10 Okay
Catie L.
13 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Girls trip
We were so excited to rent this property because of the pool, waterfall, and slide for our ladies trip to relax and have an amazing view and fun time with the pool. It was fabulous for the first two days but then the waterfall, slide and all together the pool pump stopped working. I tried contacting management and it was handled very poorly and it did not get fixed. We were mostly upset that no one even came to look at the pool over the 24 hours I had been reaching out.
We specifically rented this property for the soul reason of the pool but we were disappointed the third and fourth day it wasn’t working. They offered $20 at first to reimburse us then agreed on $100. With spending $3400 we just didn’t feel that was a justifiable reimbursement since people most likely would rent this property for its pool and amenities.
Another part that was not mentioned is the chickens/ roosters that apparently are on the land tight by the house. They woke us up every morning at 4:30 which was not pleasant.
Overall it was a nice spot, but wouldn’t go back.
Catie L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Catie. We are sorry to hear about the issues you experienced in our home and we apologize for the difficulties you had reaching our team. Is our understanding that the electrical panel was overloaded during your stay which caused that the waterfall and slide stopped working. This has been resolved and these amenities are in good working order. We also apologize for the nearby noise from the roosters that prevented you from having a good sleep. The homeowners have worked with the county and this issue has been rectified. Additionally, white noise machines have been installed in each bedroom to help light sleepers have a comfortable night of rest. We apologize for any missteps, as it is never our intention to disappoint. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
List of issues:
Vacasa customer service was contacted immediately when we arrived & the following morning. No local staff reached out to us until the 4th day of our 6 day vacation.
***Refrigerator & freezer in kitchen doesn’t work. Vacasa local Mgr admitted they knew about the fridge and decided to wait until we left to replace it. Never letting us know or giving us the option. Complete irresponsible!!!
**A/C in master bedroom leaked water & didn’t cool. 80+ degrees in our room entire stay.
***chicken farm directly below master bedroom, roosters will wake you up at 4-5am every morning.
* landscape crew shows up at 6am on Tuesday, spraying windows w/ water and mowing & edging right out side each bedroom.
* layout not suitable fir smaller children (under 12 yrs of age). Plan on them sleeping with you. 3rd bedroom inns in basement garage and kids will have to exit into driveway or thru garage and up a dark flight of basement stairs if they need to get to parents.
*Clogged drain & no running hot water (left knob downer work) in south bedroom bathroom. Shower head is also very corroded & gross
***other than the sheets, the house was filthy dusty. Con webs everywhere. Looks like nobody has dusted. Only changed sheets s a and left.
* faucet handle on kitchen sink is falling off
* door handle to south living Room entrance fell off when we first entered. Many others very loose.
*A/C in north bedroom doesn’t get cold. Can come on but won’t cool room like other A/C’s.
* 4th jet on hot tub doesn’t work. Hot tub water was below jet level & filthy when we arrived. I had to clean hair, debris & layers of dirt then as water. We still wouldn’t use it until pool guy came to test chlorine & clean more thoroughly.
* We also had to clean all the debris and left toys out of pool. It was finally cleaned on Wednesday but was still filthy upon our arrival.
* pool umbrella in the shallow area is noon functional and doesn’t go up and down. Looks like the cord broke and someone tied it back together somehow. Also the end of the umbrella are worn thru and busted out.
* on a lesser note…some lights are out on walkway up to the pool & many bushes need to be trimmed back so palm trees aren’t slapping you in face on n main walkways and so you can walk up the stairs to the slide.
Ty K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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