CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' . . . On Such a Winter's Day!

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Escondido, CA

Rady Children Hospital5 min drive
California Center For The Arts7 min drive
San Diego Zoo Safari Park14 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Den

1 Double Futon

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

California Dreamin', our HOME, is a contemporary 3 bed/3 bath lodge-like house able to easily accommodate a maximum of 8 guests. Guests have EXCLUSIVE access to the entire resort property - 2,500 sq.ft. house, 3/4 acre garden and grounds, salt water pool, spa, firepit, yard, orange trees and bowls court. It's ALL yours!

The house is spacious yet comfortable, with plenty of natural light. It is tastefully furnished, boasts a large gourmet kitchen, Smart TVs and a natural gas fireplace in the living room. We have beautiful mountain and sunset views, and are in a prime space for stargazing as the neighborhood is very void of light pollution. The home is just blocks from Lake Hodges, where you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, and picnicking.

All bedrooms have their own bathrooms. We provide luxurious bamboo bedding for a refreshing night of sleep. The master suite is extremely spacious with vaulted ceilings, a chaise lounge, a large walk-in closet, an ensuite bathroom with an over-sized soaking tub, and an additional, separated side office room. It also has its own door to the outdoors.

There is on-site parking for at least 6 cars.

THE LOCATION
We are close to Lake Hodges, the San Diego Zoo's Safari Park, and a scenic 20 minute drive to the coast. We are just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego and the airport. We are also within driving distance of the world-famous San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, LegoLand, the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds, the Carlsbad Flower Fields, the La Jolla cove, and more.

SUE & PETER
This home is our labor of love and 28 years in the making. Sue & I raised our two daughters here and in 2015 finally finished the renovations. We transformed it into the contemporary home we envisioned when we bought the property in 1993, yet it maintains the charm of a home well lived in and loved! Despite being in a semi-desert locale, we created an oasis - nestled among a colorful, mature, natural and green habitat. The "back 40" is a fun place for the kids to explore, grab an orange, or say hello to the neighbor's horses!

GUEST HOUSE
The front Guest House has been occupied by one tenant since 1998. They have their own parking space, separate access to the Guest House and their own private outdoor area. They do not have access to the pool, spa, firepit, bbq, lawn bowls, etc. while you are at the property.

Property manager

Peter Ritchie

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Kitchen open to family room with bar seating

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

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

Rates shown are for an ideal number of 6 guests. Two more guests may stay at the property with an additional $25 per night for guest 7 and guest 8

Only registered guests (those in your reservation) may stay at the property

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Escondido

Located in Escondido, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and popular attractions include San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Del Mar Fairgrounds. Traveling with kids? Consider Queen Califa's Magical Circle and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin'. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Rady Children Hospital - 5 min drive
The Vineyard at Escondido - 5 min drive
California Center For The Arts - 7 min drive
Stone Brewing - 8 min drive
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 24 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - 4 min drive
The Cheesecake Factory - 4 min drive
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Westfield North County Fair Food Court - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' . . . On Such a Winter's Day! have a pool?

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

Is CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' . . . On Such a Winter's Day! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

31 Dec 2023

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

California Dreaming

Thank you we enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jane w.

18 Sept 2016

Fantastic family gem

We had a wonderful stay here - everything was perfect and we cannot recommend it highly enough. The house is extremely well equipped and has everything you need. Peter's communications were both friendly and very informative. The oranges in the garden provided us with fantastic juice and the pool was very popular both before and after our days out in the perfect sunshine. The whole family took away some wonderful memories of our stay and we were sad to leave. This is a real gem - you will not be disappointed!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

18 Aug 2016

Stunning!

We are completing a 2 week road trip and this property has spoilt us for the rest of the trip. It was stunning and so relaxing. The scenery was amazing. The pool was inviting. The house had all the home comforts you could need. The owner was so helpful and responded very quickly to any messages. I celebrated a birthday here and can't think of a nicer place to do so. We will be back for sure but next time for longer than 3 nights. The trip from England was long but so worth it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

15 Jan 2024

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

Lovely Home

We totally enjoyed our stay! The house was lovely, clean and comfortable. It is fully stocked. The neighborhood was safe. The landscaping around the pool is beautiful as are the views from the house. We enjoyed picking oranges for breakfast an added bonus for sure. Communication with the property manager was spot on. If in the area again we would definitely rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline H.

11 Jan 2024

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

Nice Property

It's a nice clean property nested in a good neighborhood but a little far way from airport and attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Peter Ritchie

SUE & PETER - OUR STORY
Sue and I met in 1979 when I was traveling through California on my way to New Zealand. (I had been away from home for 4 years attending University in Belfast, N. Ireland.) I hitch-hiked from San Francisco and met a fellow Englishman who was visiting his girl-friend in Los Angeles. She turned out to be Sue's friend "Apple" and in a blind date scenario I met my future wife at Santa Monica beach. We married in 1981 and moved to New Zealand where our two daughters were born. We moved back to California in 1991 and have lived in our home since 1993.

Besides New Zealand and Australia, we have traveled to many places in the USA and also England, France, Spain, Italy, Turkey and Greece. We also love to visit Kauai as often as we can!
We are both healthy people who enjoy exercising and sports but also great local Mexican food, craft beers and local wine. I played soccer extensively but have now found a love for LAWN BOWLS. I have my own 100' lawn bowl green in the backyard - guests can enjoy a great social game with family and friends!
Sue & I have stayed in a variety of vacation rental homes/B&B's and always enjoy the stories from our fellow travelers - we hope we will have a chance to hear yours!

Why they chose this property

This was a great property for our children to grow up in. They loved the spaciousness of the grounds and climbed just about every tree on it - to the top! We saw the potential to modernize the house and began the first project with a pool in 1996. Since then and multiple projects later, we can honestly say it has been a "labor of love", and one we hope you will enjoy too during your stay.

What makes this property unique

Our home is located on a cozy seven house street that gets its name from Tanya and Tamara (the two daughters of the original street developer.) All the neighbors are very friendly and they are a good mixture of long-time and mid-time residents. We have slowly risen to be the longest tenured residents on the street, but do not be afraid to knock on a neighbor's door for any assistance during your stay - they are that helpful!