Escondido Hilltop Home w/ Deck & Views!

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

Check out the area

Escondido, California

Twin Oaks Golf Club7 min drive
California Center For The Arts8 min drive
San Diego Zoo Safari Park19 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Experience the best of the Golden State from this stunning home in Escondido. Situated in the perfect spot to take in breathtaking 360-degree mountain views, this 3-bedroom 2.5-bathroom vacation rental will instantly put you in a state of ease. Enjoy the home's private 12 acres, recline on the deck, or travel 2 miles down the road to relax at Golden Door Spa. If you're up for more of an adventure, take a day trip to San Diego for endless fun before returning home for dinner with a view.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Gated Property | Panoramic Mountain Views | Pool Table

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Living Room: 2 Futons

OUTDOOR LIVING: Wraparound deck, bistro lighting, patio furniture, covered patio, 12-acre lot
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/ cable, wood-burning fireplace, ceiling fans, dining table
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances, 2 dishwashers, electric stovetop, microwave, knife set, cooking basics
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron & board, keyless entry
FAQ: Stairs required to enter, 5 exterior security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

GET OUTDOORS: Lake Hodges (9 miles), Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (10 miles), Double Peak Park (11 miles), Moonlight State Beach (19 miles), Black Mountain Open Space Park (21 miles), Torrey Pines State Reserve (27 miles), Mission Trails Regional Park (35 miles)
HOT SPOTS: Golden Door Spa (2 miles), San Diego Zoo Safari Park (11 miles), San Diego Botanic Garden (17 miles), Del Mar Racetrack (27 miles), Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (32 miles), La Jolla Shores Park (34 miles)
SAN DIEGO (37 miles): Balboa Park, Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Museum, Petco Park, The San Diego Art Museum, San Diego Zoo, Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego Air & Space Museum, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Mission Bay Park
AIRPORT: San Diego International Airport (39 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Bedroom 3 is accessible through Bedroom 1
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras located on the front of the garage, at the front door, on the front of the house, on the northwest side of the house, and on the north side of the house. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

San Marcos

This vacation home is located in Mesa Rock, a neighborhood in San Marcos. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flower Fields of Carlsbad and popular attractions include San Diego Zoo Safari Park and LEGOLAND® California. Alta Vista Gardens and California Fruit Wine are also worth visiting.

Escondido, California

What's nearby

Twin Oaks Golf Club - 7 min drive
Escondido Country Club - 7 min drive
California Center For The Arts - 8 min drive
California State University San Marcos - 11 min drive
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

Carlsbad Village Station - 25 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Side Yard Public House - 6 min drive
Chicken Lisa's and Your Mexican Favorites - 5 min drive
Jack In The Box - 7 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive
Rita's of Escondido - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escondido Hilltop Home w/ Deck & Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

4.6

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2.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

5.4/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

2.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Gregory P.

2 Oct 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Terrible. Find an alternative

Mice infested. Evidence of it all over. 3rd bedroom was off the (empty) hot tub room. No ventilation. Stuffy and hot. There was garbage left behind in the kitchen from who-knows-when. Broken doors. A/C was off so the place was toasty. No toilet paper in bathrooms. It was not ready for guests. I’d suggest finding another place. The location wasn’t bad for visiting the Escondido area, but there are comparable rentals nearby. We found one and stayed there. Didn’t spend one night here. Took a look around and cancelled. If they cleaned it up and prepared for guests…who knows? For now, can’t recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer G.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Horrible Rental

Our vacation was just short of a nightmare. The house was not well maintained or clean. There was a mouse running around in the kitchen (in and out of the cabinets) every morning. The downstairs smelled like something died and we were afraid to leave because we were locked out of the security gate multiple times. Worst of all the grill caught fire and almost exploded. We reported all this to the property manager and VRBO and the owner failed to send anyone out. We were refunded 1/2 of our money. We feel that both Evolve, the owner, and VRBO have not dealt with this matter well. We feel we deserve more than 1/2 of our payment refunded as our vacation was ruined. We have stayed in many VRBOs and this was by far the worst. I would suggest to keep looking at other rentals.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephanie C.

11 Aug 2023

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Inaccurate Description

First impression of the home upon arrival was not good. We arrived to find the house with the A/C off in the middle of a heatwave in CA. It took two days for the house “air out”, cool down and not have a smell from being closed up. Instructions advised not to open windows as bugs would come in due to holes in the screens. It would have been ideal for the A/C to be turned on prior to our arrival so the space can come down to an average level. The property was listed as three bedrooms with additional space for sleeping on living room futons. The third “bedroom” did NOT have A/C (house listed as have central A/C) and was attached to room that housed an in ground bath tub. The tub was covered, but was a hazard for my toddler, and still had a layer of water on the bottom. This tub room was not listed anywhere on the online listing and was not included in the pictures. This caused for a swamp like smell and the bedroom unusable. I had the max amount of guests allowed per the listing and with one room down, caused us to use an air mattress and double up more than anticipated for sleeping arrangements. Lastly, the cleanliness was not ideal. You can tell the house wasn’t cleaned prior to arrival, maybe months before. Carpet had numerous stains and areas of hazard on the floor for walking. Information provided for the stay was outdated: incorrect gate code, no welcome package with Wi-Fi info (like noted in the listing) and not all items available in the listing provided (trash bags).

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

padmaja munagala

6 July 2023

Out standing

This place is outstanding with beautiful mountain views. We took a small ride though DEER SPRINGS road in to San Marcos town a 5 minute ride. it is very scenic with horse properties, horse riding facility and organic food stores etc. The property sits on a mountain top and we are inspired by mountain views both from the deck and the living room. Children enjoyed a lot with pool table to play. We highly recommend this place for a family vacation.