North San Diego Retreat w/Deck, Fire Pit Table!

Reviews

• 5/5

  This home was so beautiful, tucked away up in the mountain. The neighborhood was very peaceful and quiet. The home was clean. We chose this home because our son was getting married. We wanted a beautiful place for the girls to get ready for the wedding and then did photos. We loved that this place slept 10. All 4 of our kiddos stayed in the 3rd level with the smaller kids mattresses. The master bedroom had a huge walk in shower that we loved. The only thing that we thought could be different is the tub downstairs doesn't have anything to hold to to get out, so it isn't user friendly for an adult who has a hard time lifting up there legs to get in and out since its taller then the normal bathtub. Also, the circular shower curtain rod seemed to make it so much smaller. There are a lot of stairs, so if you have older people in your group they may have a very hard time. If you have someone in a wheelchair, it isn't a good place to stay for you since there are no ramps. The bbq outside was used on the beautiful patio. The nights are chilly and the outside fireplace wouldn't stay lit. We had kids with us in the stay, but the youngest was 7. If you have any kids that are younger, just be careful because of the stairs to get to each level. The 3rd level is a staircase that is a circular one. I definitely say this house is for older kids and adults. Thank you for allowing us into your home to stay and especially for our special occasion.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• 5/5

  Lovely house in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. Connie was very helpful and responsive. Family gave it a . We will be staying here again.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Glad that you and family enjoyed staying at our retreat, we're looking forward to have you all back next time in San Diego :)

• Breathtaking and relaxing

  5/5

  Beautiful home all that I expected and more clean, comfortable, relaxing

  Fully equipped with all the essentials needed from kitchens to bathroom very spacious beautiful loft for the children, comfortable beds, modern furniture beautifully decorated

  Outside deck, fire pit, barbecue pit, nice patio furniture, great for entertaining, peace, and quiet, beautiful scenery

  If you want to experience nature at its best and feel a sense of peace and calm, this is the place for you. I will rent here again and again our family really enjoyed our stay. I have no complaints all positive feedback thank you

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thank you for the very thoughtful review. We are glad you enjoyed staying at our retreat, looking forward to having you back!"

• Fun for Some - Fine for Us

  3/5

  This property is great for those who don't mind some of the issues we encountered below. For us, it didn't ruin the trip, but it did certainly taint it.

  Pros:

  1. Beautiful home with extravagant bathrooms and comfortable beds.

  2. The loft is fun for the kids

  3. The outdoor fire table was great when we were able to use it.

  Cons:

  1. Lots of spiders in the house. Mostly daddy longlegs, but also other medium sized spiders we had to track down.

  2. If you've never stayed in a geometric dome property before, the acoustics are crazy. It sounds like someone is right next to you when they are two floors up (no places for private conversations).

  3. The gravel driveway was DEEP and ended up with two of our cars getting stuck with spinning tires.

  4. The outdoor fire table ended up running out of propane during our second time using it. We wanted to replace it with a tank from the grill, but we couldn't get it undone from the table.

  5. The coffee maker is horrendous to work with...wrong filters provided.

  6. The biggest issue for us, is that there were extra policies and rules posted throughout the house. We had ten girls in the home for a family trip, and the host explicitly told us (in a not-so-kind-way) that we could not have our grandparents over for dinner. They have a strict house capacity policy where you can have no more than ten people on property at any time. I didn't feel that this was clear in the booking and wish we had known - we would not have booked here.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Elizabeth, the right vacation home is everything, and we're disappointed if this wasn't the one for you. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
  
  -The property is nestled in a natural setting with many oak trees, which can occasionally lead to some spider sightings. The homeowner has had treatments done and will continue to monitor this closely.
  -The unique geometric dome structure does indeed have distinctive acoustics. This is highlighted in the listing, but we understand how it might catch some guests off guard.
  -The gravel driveway is part of the home’s natural charm, and the homeowner suggests driving slowly and carefully to avoid any issues. They will assess the driveway to see if improvements can be made for better accessibility.
  -There is always a spare propane tank on-site for guests to use. The homeowner wishes they had known about the empty tank during your stay so they could have assisted.
  -The coffee maker filters were an oversight and have since been replaced with the correct size.
  -Regarding house capacity, the homeowner adheres strictly to their policy for safety and comfort. They are sorry this wasn't clearer before booking and appreciate your understanding.
  
  Thanks again, and we hope that you keep us in mind for your future travels!

• 4/5

  This property was absolutely a retreat. It was clean, calm and spacious. The host, Connie was wonderful and very communicative.

  It has plenty of space and a big yard for kids to play.

  I would like to mention a few negative concerns

  The stairs are very steep walking up the house. The house is positioned on a hill so going down the stairs makes you feel a little unseasy as you get to the last steps for anyone who is elder.

  The neighbors were not friendly and very disrespectful. We were as polite as possible but we had 3 little ones playing around and he was not happy about that. He taunted the kids and then blasted their music pretty late in the night. Not the hosts fault at all.

  The shower on the first floor is only comfortable for someone who is under 5 foot 2 and the tub is higher, not for elderly.

  On the plus side they have a clean grill and a wonderful deck around the house. Very unique experience.

  The 2nd floor has a walk in shower.

  The house is in a mountainous area and very peaceful.

  You will see wildlife.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo