Nestled behind its own private gated entry leading to secluded grounds. Relax in the heated loggia w/ gas log fireplace, gas heaters, bar, pizza oven, and dining area OR on the patio with a wood fireplace, pool table, and heaters, OR chat around the gas fire pit, OR walk around the two acre property and pick fruit, berries, and nuts that are in season. The gate at the bottom of the property gives you direct access to the village walking trails. The property consists of a main house with four bedrooms and 5 bathrooms and a guest house with 4 bedrooms (one being a bunk room with 5 queen/double beds) and 3 1/2 baths and garage. Chef's kitchen features Wolf oven/stove/warming drawers/convection M/W drawer, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer with glass paneled refrig, copper pounded vegetable sink, farm house sink, 2 Bosch D/W, water filtration throughout the home. Main floor master BR w/gas fireplace and his and her toilets. Two-story library with circular staircase and gas fireplace. Theatre room is equipped with 8 power recliners. The gym is equipped with a treadmill, floor weighted punching bag, several yoga mats, and full-size weight rack.
Property manager
Samantha Walker
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Rancho Santa Fe
Located in Covenant, a neighbourhood in Rancho Santa Fe, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Batiquitos Lagoon. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
What's nearby
San Diego Botanic Garden - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
Del Mar Racetrack - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
Moonlight State Beach - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
Del Mar Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
Del Mar Beach - 19 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
Solana Beach Station - 23 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Rancho Roasters - 2 min drive
Ranch Deli - 5 min drive
Jack in the Box - 9 min drive
The Pony Room - 11 min drive
Original Pancake House - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Spacious Family Retreat have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Spacious Family Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Spacious Family Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Family Retreat?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Family Retreat located?
This family-friendly Rancho Santa Fe holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rancho Santa Fe Art Gallery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Solana Beach and Del Mar Horse Park. Belly Up and San Diego Polo Fields are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very lovely Villa stay for our family. So much so a lot of the time we didn’t leave. A lot of things to do & enjoy. Convenient to where we needed to go.
Very nice owners to communicate with.
The perfect place to host a weekend with 17 adults!! We made so many special memories. More than enough space to spend time together or relax alone. Everyone in our group wants to go back to this property again soon!
We truly enjoyed our stay at this incredible home. It was beautiful and worked perfectly for our family of 24. Samantha was very responsive the few times we had questions. We highly recommend the Spacious Family Retreat!
We could not imagine a place fitting the needs of our family gathering better than this Spacious Family Home! We were 16 people ranging in age from 2 yrs to 76. We represented 7 separate households and all were amazingly comfortable. We found gathering space when desired and privacy when needed. The kids, aged 2, 3, 4, & 9 found places to run, play, and be curious. Hosts Samantha & Christian were responsive & helpful throughout our stay. Prior to arriving, we asked about a Pack-n-Play & Samantha secured one for us.For such a large property, everything ran so smoothly & as it should. We were easily able to park 6 cars & a 21 ft travel trailer in the parking area. The pool & hot tub, replete with many toys, kept kids & adults warm & happy for hours on end. The kitchen was stocked with equipment that enabled feast after feast. We had lots of fun making pizzas in the wood-burning oven. The local trail system allowed for many walks, runs, & thrills for the kids as they communed with neighboring goats, llamas, & lemon trees. Absolutely bucolic!The only very minor suggestion to improve an already fabulous property would be to provide a few unbreakable dishes for kids (& clumsy adults) to use on stone/concrete floors. All in all, this property and our experience there was Pure Perfection. Thank you so much, Samantha & Christian, for allowing us to share your amazing villa. Our memories will last forever!
Met all expectations and was a lovely home for our large family reunion. Owners were very responsive and helpful with any concerns we had while staying here (which were very minor). Lots of options for spending time at the house - pool, games, and walks on the property. Within 15 minutes of beautiful beaches and other fun attractions. We’d definitely stay here again!
The property was fantastic. All the rooms were larger than what the pictures on the Internet showed. It was well-maintained, clean, and had all of the accommodating things that a family needs to stay there for a week. We will definitely consider coming back to this property again.
This property is fantastic and it was a shame that it was just my husband and I (and our pups). There are so many entertaining options on property from the putting green, to darts, poker table, outdoor entertaining areas, fire pits...it was amazing. The kitchen was also perfectly stocked with every cooking utensil, bowl, small appliance, prep tools you could need. The owners are incredibly nice and very responsive. We will be back!
Absolutely stunning home nestled in a beautiful and serene area. Our family, ranging in ages from one to 65 spent a week here. We would not have had to leave the property. The pool and spa were perfect to spend the day with family. The other nice touches, including pizza, oven, golf chipping area, Theater room, were pleasant additions. Each suite was immaculate and comfortable. The host was extremely responsive. Would 10/10 return for another week.
We travelled to California for a family wedding. This property had all of the amenities you could ever want. The location was perfect; close to major highway and shopping. The owners were very easy to contact. They answered all of our questions in a timely manner. We would love to stay here again some day.
My wife and I, and our 7 kids with spouses, all had plenty of room and fun at this amazing place.
Samantha was very attentive to any questions, and the place's actual layout upon arrival made it even better than we imagined through just viewing the pictures. Whether it was the heated outdoor living area, warm pool, hot spa, playing poker/cards or shooting pool, it was all just perfect for us. I wish we had another week there.
If there were 10 stars, I would have put that down! Great house, great owners, great everything!
Robert and Samantha were amazing to work with! We travel a lot for golf and this is our best stop by far!! Friendly, attentive, and returned any phone call immediately. Hats off to them both!!! Will definitely rent again!!!
This property was beautiful and was fabulous for the 20 guests celebrating my mom's 90th birthday. Many of the guests flew in from areas that had already gotten cold, so the warm weather and outdoor spaces were a hit, especially the pool. I can not say enough about how accommodating and responsive the hosts were to our requests. I hope we get to work with them again.
We enjoyed our stay at this most amazing home. Comfort, cleanliness, amenities, and accessible communication are a few of the exceptional qualities of this stay. We feel blessed to have the opportunity to be together at such a home that had so much to offer. We swam in a beautiful heated pool/hot tub, cooked in the large stocked kitchen, played cards in the “Game room” and sat by one of the wonderful fireplaces to watch movies. There is something and somewhere to go (for privacy) for everyone. Looking forward to being able to stay here again!
We truly enjoyed our time together and all the spaces & amenities! The theater was a big hit with the kids! And the pool & hot tub was enjoyed by all! A few hiccups with a dryer & garbage pickup but owners were quick to answer & looking for solutions. The kitchen was wonderful to cook in for 23 people! We have a couple families who now want a new stove...like the one at this house!
Location was good - close to our tour destinations but far away from crowds & traffic and in a nice, quiet neighborhood.
We rent a house somewhere new every April to spend time with of grandkids, kids and family. We came to San Diego this year and it was the most beautiful house we have ever stayed in! So well equipped with everything we needed. I love to cook and to use the Wolf stove and double ovens was a dream! We never went out to dinner once, cooked everyday. The pizza oven outside was a huge hit too.
All the bedrooms were large and the beds comfortable. The kids were in the pool everyday after a fun filled excursion. We had a small issue with heating the hot tub but the manager was right on top of it. Anytime I had a question it was answered within minutes.
We are already planning of return trip!
My side of the family gets together at different locations every couple of years for Christmas reunion. This year, we chose San Diego and picked this wonderful home. The house is well appointed throughout. There are plenty of things to do in the property to keep any ages entertained. We couldn't be happier! We all agreed that it is our favorite home we've stayed at so far.. Thank you Samantha and Robert for making our reunion unforgettable! We couldn't have done it without your home.
The pictures do not do the house and property justice. It is much larger and more spectacular than they could ever show.
Our group consisted of eight gentlemen who could not believe our luck in finding such an extraordinary property. It really exceeded all expectations. I cannot recommend it highly enough. We will definitely be returning.
We were a group of parents and girls from Australia on a skate tour of Southern California. Before we took the group to the property my wife and I checked in partly to confirm that this property was real and we were not disappointed indeed we could not believe how fantastic it was! We booked for one week and then no one wanted to leave - so we stayed for another 5 nights and we had to drag everyone out on our last day. The communication with the owners was responsive and very helpful. Thank you for having us and we are already planning next years trip!
Simply amazing! We had our family gathering and this by far is the best home we have ever stayed at. Something for everyone to do. A week wasn’t long enough to enjoy all the amenities this property has to offer. From the walking trails, pool and jacuzzi, poker night, movie night to just lounging around. The big hit was pizza night using the outdoor pizza oven. This home is truly a special retreat. Samantha and the team were great with communication and very responsive to the few questions we had.
The family is already asking when we can do this home again! Thanks for a very memorable time!
Our family (18, ranging from 17 to 78 + dog) rents a house each summer. We've stayed in some really nice places over the years, but this was the best. The pictures and reviews don't do it justice. The entire property is absolutely beautiful and there is so much to do, from walking along the riding trails to using the sauna. It is clearly a family home and is full of family pictures. The whole family really, really loved it. Also, the property is really close to multiple attractions (beach, races, zoo). Everyone raved. We tried to book next summer, but it's already rented. I'll check every few weeks in case someone cancels.
Barbara K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Samantha Walker
We love to travel and we love sharing our beautiful home when we are away.
Why they chose this property
It's spacious, beautiful, and you never need to leave. It's a vacation in itself.
What makes this property unique
Loads of beautiful room for enjoying your family and still having your own space and privacy when you want it.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests