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13000+SQFT Private 50-Guest Hilltop Retreat! 15 Minutes From Ocean & LegoLand

13000+SQFT Private 50-Guest Hilltop Retreat! 15 Minutes From Ocean & LegoLand

Photo gallery for Sleeps 50. Horses Steps Outside. Most Spacious Living Space/Retreat In San Diego

Miles of rolling hills and sage Hill Nature Preserve seen from Court & House.
Freshly Resurfaced Tennis Court. Regulation Pickleball Lines Painted on w/ net.
Huge 14FT Deep Diving Pool with Included Private Jacuzzi Spa!
13 Bedroom Estate Specializing in Family Reunions, Corporate Retreats and More!
Huge 6 Acre Private Fully Fenced and Gated Estate. 9 Miles from Pacific Ocean.

Overview of 13000+SQFT Private 50-Guest Hilltop Retreat! 15 Minutes From Ocean & LegoLand

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
13 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 501254 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Elfin Forest, CA
  • Popular LocationLeo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCalifornia State University San Marcos9 min drive
  • Popular LocationLEGOLAND® California16 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

13 bedrooms (sleeps 50)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 11

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 12

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 13

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Bed

Living Room 3

4 Single Beds

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

13000+SQFT Private 50-Guest Hilltop Retreat! 15 Minutes From Ocean & LegoLand

Five-Star Luxurious and Spacious Grounds. Professional Service Rivaling that of Many 5 Star Resorts and Hotels.
We are 24/7 Concierge Pros that Always Pick Up and Cater Whatever You Need.

The Ranch Estates are safe and secure. Fully Fenced and Gated. Perfect for large groups, family reunions, sports teams, and private gatherings.

2 sprawling Mediterranean compound retreats, nestled on 6 majestic acres surrounded by Palms, Fruit, and Pepper tress, under the stars, promises to deliver a rejuvenating stay unlike any other. Our 7,000 and 6,000 sq ft estate sleeps 50, comes with beds made up with 100% cotton, 350-400 thread count luxury linens and Smart TVs in all the bedrooms.

Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee on the patio overlooking the vistas after a hike on one of the many trails on the grounds and see wildlife at its best, or go horseback riding on one of the beautiful horses that live on the property, followed by a relaxing swim in our private swimming pool. Sunsets and Rises from the patios are Almost Always Indescribably Vivid and Colorful. You can see more photos on Face Book The Ranch Estates By The Sea

Amenities, Areas, and On Property Activities…

Horses & Ponies
Horse Corral above Tennis Driveway 2: Home to Dorito and Magic our two local ponies, accepting carrots and apples 24/7 :)

Ranch Horse Corrals and Riding Arena 1: 3 Horses live on ranch estate, Quarter Horse Blondie super friendly and available for lessons! Huge 3/4 size rectangle riding arena for lone lessons and pony rides.

Billiards/Pool, Foosball, Arcades Game, Pinball and Playrooms
Ranch Living Room 1: 9 Foot tournament size World Of Leisure billiards table, 80" 4k smart tv with stereo, sound bar and in ceiling surround sound for main room and dining room.

Tennis House Pool and Game Room 2: Chandelier Lit 7FT Olhausen Billiards Table, old school arcade game with 100s of classic games

Ranch Dining Room 1 and Atrium: Large dinner table with ample seating for big families, groups, and business meetings. Foosball found in Ranch Atrium along with 2 Original Star Trek Pinball Machines (The Next Generation, 25th Anniversary, and 1979 Classic) old school arcade game with 100s of classic games also in main area.

Tennis House Playroom: Custom kids play kitchen fully stocked with toys, books, and kids play costumes (Toys replaced frequently and added onto all the time). Foosball for tennis house also found in playroom.


Kitchens, Dining Areas, Breakfast Nooks
Tennis House Kitchen 2: Professional BlueStar 6 Burner Gas Cooktop is the centerpiece of a large granite counter island, with plenty of cooking space completed with a strong ventilation hood to clear any excess smoke or steam. In addition to the island there is ~100SqFt of granite counter space that is best of use for serving large groups and buffet style dining. Built in SubZero fridge and freezer, standalone large capacity fridge, and large capacity chest freezer perfect for large groups. Commercial sink faucet and 3 compartment sink makes dishes a breeze, Multitude of spices, coffee grounds, and Keurig K-Cups stocked upon request. Kitchen has Keurig, Mr. Coffee, Microwave, Double Convection Oven, blenders and many different pots, pans and cooking utensils. Dishes, glasses and silverware for 25+.

Ranch Kitchen 1 and Breakfast Nook: Bar style counter seating adjacent from Professional Series Viking electric stove. Built In SubZero Fridge&Freezer, stand alone large capacity fridge, plus large chest freezer in walk-in pantry. Multitude of spices, coffee grounds, and Keurig K-Cups stocked upon request. Kitchen has Keurig, Mr. Coffee, Microwave, Double Convection Oven and many different pots, pans, blenders and cooking utensils. Dishes, glasses and silverware for 25+.

Ranch Dining Room: Large dinner table with ample seating for big families, groups, and business meetings. Interchangeable bench or chair seating. Stereo surround sound connected room.

Tennis House Great Room Dining Area 2: Large dinner table with ample seating interconnected with kitchen, living room, and breakfast nook.

Tennis House Great Room Breakfast Nook 2: Seating for 9-10 at large dining table, across there is bar stool seating with view of kitchen.



Interior Living Space and Great Rooms
Tennis House Great Room 2: Connected living room and full size chefs kitchen. Great room features 4k 80” smart tv with connected Directv, Hulu, Netflix, Disney plus, and a Large Variety of included entertainment platforms. Theater Style Surround Sound for kitchen, dining area and living room. Large Comfy sectional seats large groups.

Ranch Living Room 1: 9 Foot tournament size World Of Leisure billiards table, 80" 4k smart tv with stereo, sound bar and in ceiling surround sound for main room. Long couch for seating large groups, and 3 lounger chairs.

Tennis Formal Living Room 2: Perfect area for Family Portraits, formal gatherings, group meetings or just quiet lounging and relaxing complete with a full size grand piano. Floor to ceiling windows looking over, hills, vistas, The La Jolla Skyline, and palms provide a beautiful backdrop for family or group pictures.



Patios, Decks and Outdoor Seating Space
Ranch Main Patio 1: Elevated above purple blooming Jacaranda Trees and eye level with beautiful blooming Golden Rain Trees. The main ranch patio has seating for 30+ and enjoys Stunning Views of rolling hills, horses, and the ranch gardens. Double sectional sofas center-pieced with a large fire pit makes for a great place to roast s’mores with the kids and grandkids. Outdoor long dining table with umbrella for summer lunches, the main patio is a focal point and Great area for group meetings or just hanging out feeling the wonderful Pacific Ocean breeze the estate enjoys.

Tennis Patio and Deck 2: Seating For 25+, large outdoor dining table with umbrella above huge cozy outdoor sectional with proportional fire pit. Both seating areas have jaw dropping views of the surrounding vistas, Sage Hill Preserve and the shimmering city lights of La Jolla to the south in the distance. Deck and Patio located above Tennis Court for easy game watching. 1/2 DynoGlo Grills found here, gets over 600 degrees Fahrenheit for perfect sears. Peak-a-boo ocean view visible in distance.

Ranch Grill and Corner Patio Overlooking Pool 1: 2/2 DynoGlo Grills as described before. Seating for 5 at umbrella shaded table overlooking pool. Surrounded by Cypress Trees, Eucalyptus, Bougainvilleas, Lantanas and Roses.



Pools and Jacuzzi Spa
Ranch Pool and Spa 1: 14FT Deep Diving Pool and attached large jacuzzi spa that waterfalls into pool. Black bottom ensures pool stays naturally warm but can be heated by requested. Run jacuzzi spa as long as you like, switched on and off at your leisure. Ample Sun Loungers around pool, pool side table seating under solar light umbrella also. Pool and spa has color changing pool lights and there is many patio wall lights in the surrounding areas. Pool bathroom is a full bathroom with shower shared with pool bedroom.

Tennis Pool 2: Large heated pool, surrounded by lush gardens and palms. Ample lounge chairs, and seating under solar light umbrella also. One of two private pools on property (All Amenities on Property are for Ranch Guests Only and Private to Your Group)


Tennis Gazebo By Pool 2: Turbo fanned, fully lit outdoor gazebo has comfy loveseats and couch. Great area to watch swimmers in pool and enjoy views of tropical palms, and gardens.
Sports

Tennis, Pickle-Ball, Basketball and Sports Court: Fully Lit for night play Full Size Private tennis court. Tennis court has pickle ball lines painted in specific area for play, net, balls and pickle-ball paddles included. Tons tennis rackets for kids and adults. 2 basketball hoops set up for games on court, Tons of bicycles and tricycles for all ages. Grass Volleyball Court located on lawn.



Playgrounds
Ranch Playground 1: Playground with slide, three swings and unique plane teeter-totter. Right next to Tangerine, Nectarine, Peach, Fig, Avocado and Orange Trees.

Tennis House PlayGround and Lawn 2: Huge Playground with 2 slides, monkey bars, 3 swings plus infant-toddler swing, ships wheel and telescopes. Toddler/Infant mini playground also on lawn. Volleyball net on lawn with plenty of space to play!

Ranch Driveway and Tree Swings 1: Tons of car parking, 1/2 driveways. Play area and tree swing right outside front door one of many on property.

Ranch, Gardens and Grounds 1: 3 Tree Swings found just below pool and are surrounded by fruit trees, strawberry patches, herb and vegetable gardens. Many varieties of flowers, citrus, avocados, figs, peaches, nectarines, and tropical fruits. Different fruits come into season year round and can be enjoyed by ranch guests whenever in season.

Mountain Biking & Local Hiking
Both Houses have 6 Adult Professional Mountain Bikes for use

Sage Hill Preserve 2 minute walk outside front gate. 4 mile loop goes up around house and back down. Views of ocean, and Miles of rolling hills.

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve 5 minutes down road. One of San Diego County’s most precious natural resources, the Reserve currently offers approximately 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, picnic areas, and scenic mountain viewing points. In addition, the natural beauty of the Reserve includes native plant communities. Hike through meadows, over creeks/rivers and around reservoir holding 8 billion gallons of water.

LegoLand Carlsbad: 15 Minutes

San Diego Safari Park: 30 Minutes

South Ponto State Beach: 15 Minutes

Sea World San Diego: 30-45 Minutes

Nearest Dining, Bars, and Grocery Store is in town of San Elijo Hills. Located 1 mile away by road or 5 Minutes. Mexican Food, Sushi, 3 Bars, Pizza, Food Trucks, Dry cleaner, Nail+Massage Spa, Brewery, and Grocery Store (Albertsons). All are found in downtown town square, Local not too busy.

Nearest Costco: 15 Minutes

Nearest Walmart: 15 Minutes

Property manager

Bob
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Trained pets only, must notify if bringing pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Loud Parties, Or Disruptive Outside Music. Maximum occupancy for Events is Strict.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Escondido

Located in Escondido, 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 Flower Fields of Carlsbad, while LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Make time for Del Mar Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Del Mar Racetrack. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Map
Elfin Forest, CA

What's nearby

  • Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park - 8 min drive
  • California State University San Marcos - 9 min drive
  • La Costa Golf Courses - North and South - 11 min drive
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 16 min drive
  • LEGOLAND® California - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 24 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sanctuary - A Lost Abbey Tasting Room - 3 min drive
  • Bushfire Kitchen - La Costa - 9 min drive
  • Thai Thai San Marcos Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Chef's Pho & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Double Peak Brewing - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 13000+SQFT Private 50-Guest Hilltop Retreat! 15 Minutes From Ocean & LegoLand have a pool?

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

Is 13000+SQFT Private 50-Guest Hilltop Retreat! 15 Minutes From Ocean & LegoLand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at 13000+SQFT Private 50-Guest Hilltop Retreat! 15 Minutes From Ocean & LegoLand ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 13000+SQFT Private 50-Guest Hilltop Retreat! 15 Minutes From Ocean & LegoLand ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 13000+SQFT Private 50-Guest Hilltop Retreat! 15 Minutes From Ocean & LegoLand located?

This family-friendly Escondido holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Double Peak Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stagecoach Park and Lake San Marcos Executive Course. St. Mark Golf Club and La Costa Golf Courses - North and South are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for business events!
This was the first time our group has done a VRBO. Generally, we do hotels with meeting rooms in the hotel, catered lunches and breakfasts, and then restaurants in the evenings. Staying together in a shared space, collaborating with meals and clean-up helped bring everyone together in a nice way. Evening activities we’re spontaneous and informal. The property is beautiful and lent itself well to what we wanted to achieve. Everyone felt like we were staying in a palace! I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a suitable venue to hold a business gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
We held our family reunion at Bob’s ranch and had so much fun. The property manager was very helpful and when issues did arise he was able to come over immediately to remedy the situation. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious ranch complex in a beautiful region
Host was extremely communicative to our needs and answered texts late into the night. Ranch is conveniently located 5 min drive from a town with every major store/restaurant type. Nice rolling hills with view for miles. Fun videogames and entertainment options within the compound.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent for family reunion!
Family reunion for large family that came from all over the country. The two houses worked perfectly so family could have some quiet time at the other house while one may be more active. The pools were perfect. The setting was perfect. The rooms comfortable and spacious. The houses are quirky and some things needed fixing, but Bob the property manager was available by text all hours of the day. We loved hanging out by the pool and the big deck for long conversations into the evening. Highly suggest for big gatherings and privacy! The grounds crew were so friendly and lastly we hired Chef Alfonso to cater a few dinners and he was excellent! So kind and a great chef. It was a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana D., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place with tons of activities
We loved our stay at Bob's ranch. There were a ton of activities: basketball, tennis, pool (on a table), swimming, and the list goes on. It was great for our company retreat, where the team could easily get together and interact on a more personal level (rather than on Zoom). Highly recommend it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bob

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Im Bob I have owned the ranch estates for over the last 20 years. My team and I make taking care of our guests our Top Priority Always. We strive to deliver the best San Diego Experience your group or family can have. When staying at my properties you can Always Expect 24/7, Prompt, Immediate, Service which rivals and surpasses many 5 star hotels.

Why they chose this property

The Ranch is located in Elfin Forest area just 9 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 9 miles from LEGO Land. It is approximately 1000 ft elavation with a Great View of San Diego North County. The area has miles and miles of horseback riding, bicycle,hiking trails and the Elfin Forest Reserve an 8 billion gallon water reservoir that give you the away from it all feeling while still being Very close to the beach, shopping, restaurants etc..

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with the ranch because it is very close to the ocean but just far enough away and at a high enough elevation where the Pacific Ocean fog doesn't cover us and you can see the stars here almost about every night. The ranch has Huge patios, Big kitchen lots of setting and places to just hang out and relax.

===How Are Service Sets Us Apart===
-24/7 Guest Chat Hotline to take care of Anything that arises.
-Very Low completion of request time. (5-30Minutes on Average)
-Emergency Towel, Soap, or Toiletry Delivery (We stock the house really well and provide many towels so this is rarely a problem).
-House can be stocked with whatever groceries you request before check-in, Forget About shopping and dive into the pool instead!
-100% Family Oriented and Run Management Team!
-Need Something Special? (Freshly Made Bouquet, Shabbat Requests, Store Run, etc.) Its *Never* an Inconvenience, we really strive to provide our guests with Top Level Service and The proof in that is in our Many side by side properties reviews.
- Thanks For Reading, Bob and Son.

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