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Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, streaming services
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
A cozy living room with a sofa and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table. A kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator is visible in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bonsall, CA
  • Place, Pala Mesa Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Monserate Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Fallbrook Winery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Bonsall

Located in Bonsall, this guesthouse is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Pala Mesa Resort and The Oaks Course. .This guesthouse is 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from Pechanga Resort & Casino and 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from Harrah's Resort Southern California.
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What's nearby

  • Pala Mesa Resort - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Castle Creek Country Club - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Monserate Winery - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • The Oaks Course - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Fallbrook Winery - 13 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 30 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hidden Meadows Country Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Nostalgic Coffee Sd - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa Estrella - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Center Bar at Pala Casino Spa & Resort - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall

The guest house is ideal for a relaxed retreat from everyday life. Located only 15 minutes from major cities, this 15 acre estate offers a level of peace and serenity that is hard to find while still being close enough to everything to enjoy live entertainment, exquisite meals, challenging golf course, ocean beaches, world class family resorts, major casinos, and award winning wines.

Situated slightly lower on the property than the main house, it offers a private and undisturbed sanctuary for your time away from home. The large bedroom is located at the edge of the hill and presents views of the valleys heading both north to Temecula and west to the ocean. This room is loaded with windows and receives cool evening breezes with the windows open. A full sized stacked washer and dryer is located in the bedroom for your convenience, and there is plenty of storage in the full size dresser and closet.

The other main room of the house contains both the kitchen and the living room, but this space is so large that you will never feel crowded. The kitchen boasts full size appliances (gas range and oven), large refrigerator with ice maker, and miles of counter space (including a butcher block island). There is a comfortable table suitable for four adults to enjoy home cooked meals in the kitchen space, and another 4 person table outside on the patio to enjoy the evening breeze and sunsets while eating on the private patio.

The living room has a love seat and a sleeper sofa (queen), and the smart TV is wirelessly connected to the internet to stream HD content (Netflix and Vudu), access DirecTV, or use the Blu-ray player for your favorite movies. We have a library of movies that can be loaned on request.

There are views from every window/door that are incredible as the property is located on top of the hill at the end of a private road. The driveway is gated and the property is fenced around the immediate house, but there is an additional 4 acres adjacent to the guest house path that is fenced and occupied by our three goats, Donkey, and Llama. The remaining 10 acres is not fenced, but is available for your exploration, and includes a (neglected) lime grove. Most of the land is rugged and covered with original chaparral growth, boulders, and wildlife, but does offer the most impressive views in all of Bonsall and has a maintained dirt road for ease of access.

Our weather-station data is available at the link below.

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There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free guesthouse features wheelchair access, a video library, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Note from host: High risks of second hand smoke and brush fires.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and return the keys

Key and gate remote to be left on kitchen island

Start the first load of towels.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

3 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: $100 per stay Pet Service Fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: There is an unfenced Koi Pond near the Main House

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please inquire about holding special events.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts communicated via text and were very responsive and made sure we were all set for check-in as well as throughout Fantastic views on mountaintop. Rental is quite private from main house. We did everything we planned, including a down day of just relaxing on the patio and deck. A nice weeklong vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were looking for a place to relax and our stay in this beautiful guest house was precisely that. It sits on top of a mountain so the views are Amazing, and it is close to the freeway . This is a cozy casita. The kitchen had almost everything we needed to cook except a blender. Jay and Helen are super hosts!
The donkey 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabby G.

Liked: Cleanliness
I can't say enough good about this absolutely beautiful guest house and it's gracious hosts!I was in California with a friend and her two small dogs for an event and booked this stay months in advance. I am so grateful I did because this beautiful home offered a peaceful and restful haven after some long hot days. Helen and Jay are the kindest people you will ever meet and the guesthouse just has a peaceful and welcoming feel. There are beautiful views over the valley and orchards, stunning landscape and gardens and ocean breeze on the balcony with a private courtyard. The house is next to the owners property but very private offering a balance of privacy and security. The home is well stocked with kitchen cleaning and linens etc. If you like being within reach of shopping and services but out of the rat race you will not find better than this. I would give ten stars if I could it's just an amazing place and wonderful hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a very nice stay for a family of 4. The views from the house are incredible and access to various sights and destinations in the Carlsbad-San Diego area is very convenient. The kitchen-living room area was spacious enough that everyone in the family was able to spread out and not feel crammed in. The host was awesome and ensured that we had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an absolutely beautiful location. The VRBO was very clean, and we felt like we were at home. The views were spectacular. The kitchen was equipped with all the needed appliances. We had full communication with the owners. The check in and the checkout procedure was so easy. We will definitely be returning to this VRBO. Thank you so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

brian b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and private. The host was very quick to respond. Beautiful views and lovely sitting areas. We would stay again and recommend this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The hosts were so nice, the view spectacular and the house very cozy. Looking forward to renting in the future!
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular week at the Guest House! Everything was as advertised. Spectacular hill top location. Helen was an awesome host. Will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for mini getaway. Host’s were very friendly and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent unique location.Only suggestion to owners is to invest in simple mobile cart that can help guests manage luggage transfer to entance uphill to Guest Quarters.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tree D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This guest house is on a beautiful location with stunning views. There are two areas to enjoy the outdoors with comfortable furniture. The house is bright and comfortable. The shower has instantly hot and awesome pressure. We had a seamless check-in and check out with our hosts who responded quickly. The wifi was great. we were working and chilling and it was a perfect place. we also walked on the property which was wonderful to do close by. I can’t wait to return!
the stunning sunset view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laney L., Seattle USA

Liked: Cleanliness
we really enjoyed our stay here. we spent hours in the morning drinking tea on the back deck watching all the hawks and other birds soaring over the valley. the view is absolutely enchanting. we were very comfortable in this sweet, quiet and clean guest house. the hosts are kind and attentive… we will be back for sure. thank you for everything helen and jay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Picturesque. Amazing Views and Fun Farm Animals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful property and amazing hosts who really helped to make our first vacation in almost 10 years a great one!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous getaway home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house. The owners were very communicative and definitely aimed to please. They are extremely nice and friendly people. Rod, who helps to care for the property, was very helpful and friendly too. He was wife was a very sweet person as well.The home is beautiful and very cozy and comfortable. We felt very relaxed here. The views are phenomenal!!! There are 2 outdoor spaces, and we enjoyed both of them. Even though the house is in a secluded area, it's about a 10–15-minute drive to some excellent restaurants and stores. We highly recommend this home, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Vacation

Place was beautiful and had all the amenities you could possibly need. We loved having coffee on the deck every morning and even brought our dogs as well as they loved the quiet and paths to take walks on. We will be staying here every time we come to visit family! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

7 days

Such a beautiful and peaceful property. Loved the view. We had no issues and really enjoyed our stay. Very close to everything we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Craig R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great views but very poorly maintained unit

If all you want is a spectacular view, you will be happy. But the cluttered, rummage sale interior will not impress most short term visitors. The huge old overstuffed furniture was way to large for such a small casita. The refrigerator was dirty and half full of open food containers from a previous occupant. The linen appeared to be clean but nothing else was and we spent the first day sweeping, wiping down floors and dirty counters. We threw out very old food in the pantry including moldy flour, rancid spices etc. There was deferred maintenance in numerous areas including a leak under the kitchen sink, cracked toilet bowl and dried out wood work, Frankly, we should have left after the first night but for the fact that we prepaid and did not want to get into a problem with the owners. This unit was far from prepared for a vacation rental and is very inconvenient to services and attractions, of that we were pretty much aware but we were unprepared for the condition of the unit and were happy to leave two days early than our lease period.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

MARY S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Pictures were deceiving

I was very disappointed with this place. It was very dirty: all apliances including the refrigerator which was very dirty, had lots of leftovers and the freezer leaked into the refrigerator. The dish soap was even watered down! I asked the owners for my cleaning deposit back. They said no. I was forced to either pay $59 for liability ins or a $1500 refundable deposit. This is what I wrote to the owners and offered to show pictures: NOT AS PICTURED! Microwave dirty and doesn't turn Refrigerator dirty and leaks Stove dirty Washer filthy Watered down dishsoap Messy drawers Decor cheesy On a scale of 1 to 10? 2.5 ,-( They watered down the dish soap! Thd bathroom suppof shamp, etc were patgetic-1/41/2 inch in a mess of bottles dumped in a basket Not cozy Messy patio Bad lighting Faucet doesn't turn or pull put Noisy dogs I feel that they were trying to get the most money for the least amount of effort on their part. I left one day early snd i would never recommend this place anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall

My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay at this property it was the type of place we needed for a long stay and was pretty much centrally located to everything we wanted to do and see. My only criticism would be on the cleanliness of the guest house, it was definitely not up to our standards. However bear in mind that my wife and I are very particular when it comes to cleanliness. Our overall impression was that it is a great place with wonderful owners, but would benefit from a deep clean and a fresh coat of paint on the interior, it would look like a million bucks! We would and may stay at this property again. We stayed at the property for 6 consecutive weeks.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia and Robert B., Big Bear City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this Casita

This is the second time we stayed here and will absolutely be back again. The property is beautiful and exactly as pictured- rural but less than 10 minutes to the I-15 freeway, so convenient to everything. The hosts are super nice people and easy to work with. We love everything about this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rod A.

Thumbs up

Great property. Excellent hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D., Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness

The view of a lifetime

The cozy guesthouse is comfortable and quite private from the adjacent main house. Our small dog enjoyed looking at the llama, donkey, and three goats who were on their side of the fence. And the view to the west and the north is spectacular! A great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Didn’t want to leave

This place is a fine! Even though there are others on the property, it was like we were totally isolated and private. I my wife joke that we needed to put an offer in on the unit we stayed in because it was so perfect and comfortable I’m not very good at reviews, but all I can do is give us the highest recommendation and thank you J and Hallinan for a great place to stay. We will be back sometime in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023