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Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views

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Property grounds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

Sleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Escondido, CA
  • Place, Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Escondido

With a stay at this cabin in Escondido (Del Dios), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge and 8 minutes from California Center For The Arts. .This cabin is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park and 16.8 mi (27 km) from LEGOLAND® California.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 23 min drive - 17.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 38 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 42 min drive - 55.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 44 min drive - 53.6 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 28 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vintana Wine + Dine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views

Rustic hilltop cabin overlooking Lake Hodges and surrounding mountains. Queen bed & sleeping for two more in loft. Views from front deck, side deck, shaded arbor, inside cabin, loft, and bed. Urban amenities just a few miles away, but this small private cabin is surrounded by open canyons. Property offers swimming pool, fire bowl, shaded arbor, direct access to hiking/mountain biking trails and, by arrangement, yoga & massage. Ocean beaches, Safari Park & micro-breweries within easy reach.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a kitchen island. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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:

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights

Heat and AC off.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Vrbo Property

Hilltop Cabin With Panoramic Lake & Mountain Views Cabin

Hilltop Cabin With Panoramic Lake & Mountain Views Escondido

Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ashlee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views in the most charming cabin. The Pool is picturesque and amazing. A perfect relaxing getaway only 20 mins from the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

David I.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a perfect little getaway to celebrate my wife's birthday and Nicholas was a great host. We enjoyed the spacious pool until the sun went down and grilled our dinner poolside. In the morning after a comfortable nights sleep, we woke up to the sounds of birds, made coffee, had a light breakfast and enjoyed the amazing view of lake hodge from the deck. The outdoor shower was a nice little experience for us. I mean how could you go wrong showering with a view? This charming little cabin was exactly what we were hoping for and we plan to be back sometime in the near future.Highly recommend.
Morning coffee and breakfast with a view
Outdoor shower(amazing view and plenty of hot water)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Shiho P.

This place was beautiful! It was a fun stay. There were few things that surprised us though. One was how steep the hills are to get to the cabin. We loved the adventurous feel of it but it was hard to bring our suitcases up and down. Property didn't have any drinkable water and we weren't prepared. We also thought we had pool to ourselves but on the last day we bumped into another guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kyle O.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, comfy cabin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis C., Little Rock, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Best host you could ask for. Mara greeted us at the entrance and escorted us to the house. Absolutely gorgeous. The view, at night, in the morning during the day was simply amazing. The shower was large spacious and plenty of hot water!!! The toilet was spot on also, basic simple to use and eco friendly. We plan on coming back and just staying at the house. This trip me had prior commitments and could not really just take in and enjoy the full environment that Nick and Mara have created
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne B., Tucson

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great way to start our trip to CA! The hillside garden was wonderful, and a highlight of our stay was sitting out on the deck birdwatching in the morning. Nick was great, and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this property. Pool and outside patio area with kitchen was great! The view from the cabin was wonderful under the stars at night and beautiful to wake up to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply amazing

So beautiful, the views, so many varieties of plant life. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cabin

This was a great stay with a gorgeous view! What a cool experience. Nicholas was a great host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a cute, tiny little place!

We loved our one night stay at this tiny house! It was exactly what we needed for two of us. The property is gorgeous and the sunrise view took our breath away!! The bathroom is in a separate building behind the house. We still can't get over that view. One thing that was a bummer is the hot tub and pool heater were out so we didn't get to use them but everything else was amazing. We would love to go back. :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location and beautiful property. The owner was kind and met us as we arrived. The quaint, hilltop cabin had a breathtaking view of Lake Hodges and the surrounding Mountains. However the futon mattress was too hard and lumpy for both our backs. My husband and I couldn’t sleep well all night. Other than that, everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

wish I could have stayed longer

This listing was awesome and the host was so accommodating with arrival and later getting the firepit going for us! The views of the lake were even more breath taking in person and the pool is gorgeous, the cabin was adorable and truly loved everything about this property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

giselle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing !!

We had an amazing stay here! We had so much fun playing in the pool and relaxing in the sun! The views were outstanding and the hosts were very friendly. What a great time!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness

very relaxing

a beautiful spot - a great little getaway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little cabin in the Garden of Eden.

Such a lovely little spot. My wife and I chose to stay at the Hilltop Cabin after a few nights in Escondido. We wanted to get out of the city and closer to nature. The cabin and the area around it did not disappoint. The cabin was very comfortable and the host's garden was spectacular. We love birding and there were so many birds to watch from the balcony of the cabin! It was the perfect place sit and watch the evening take over the valley. Frog calls and two separate packs of coyotes howling. The bed was very comfortable and the morning balcony show was as engaging as the previous evenings'. It really was the perfect little spot to get away from the more urban parts of Southern California. The goats were super cute.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views and Comfy Cabin

Everything about this property was as advertised and the views were spectacular. The cabin was comfortable and the bed was cozy. You should know that staying at this property is more like glamping than staying the house next door or the mansion down the street. You have a somewhat narrow path to navigate to get there and, of course, there's the outhouse and composting toilet. The outhouse is close and cute, also with views. We kind of underestimated the pleasures of modern plumbing but, in reality, the composting toilet worked well and was easy to operate. The hills surrounding the property look to be full of great hiking trails. In short, as long as you're okay with the whole outhouse/composting toilet, the property is great! I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Haley G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The outdoor space and the view are incredible

Amazing views of Lake Hodges. The deck patio first step is broken and my wife rolled her ankle on it right before we left. Other than that and inconsistency in the hot water for the shower, it was an awesome space with two sweet goats and chickens!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy h., Capo Beach

Liked: Cleanliness

Too short of stay

Enjoyed the nest top on the hill
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Views to die for!

A cute cabin up on the hill. A trail up to the garden , through a jungle, duck under beautiful huge cactus, Not your ordinary Vrbo; the outdoor shower was exilerating, composting toilet was a new experience. The mist on the lake in the morning was spectacular. The pool would be great on a hot summer day. I might build a couple cabins at my ranch in the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

PHUONG N., Seal Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved it!

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your Tiny House. We really enjoyed our stay. The house is lovely and the view of the lake is breathtaking. We will definitely be back. Again, thank you so much. ~ Tedi and Frank
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alden S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for two

This was the perfect spot for a one night getaway for two! Would recommend bringing slip on shoes for going to and from bathroom in the middle of the night- a little further than I had imagined but really not far at all. Goats were very cute and communication w/host was easy. There is a second Airbnb property that people were staying at so it felt a tad less private than I had hoped but still very secluded overall. Great if you’re on your way down the coast and want to stop somewhere quiet and beautiful for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M., LAKEWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

I recommend to my friends 😊.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022