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Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests

Family-friendly vacation home in Palomar Mountain with a hot tub

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Perched atop Palomar Mountain, Palomar Vista Lodge offers a serene escape with breathtaking views of the San Diego skyline. Unwind in the spacious recreation room featuring a pool table, ping-pong table, and bar or enjoy quality time on the expansive 1,500 sq. feet deck with fire pit and outdoor barbecue.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16344 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests

Palomar Vista Lodge is set on over 8 acres on the top of Palomar Mountain, with views to the skyline in San Diego on a clear day. Beautifully updated and decorated, there are five bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus a recreation room with pool table / ping-pong / poker table / bar / and a 2nd kitchen to make your stay enjoyable and memorable. In addition there is a beautiful outside deck of 1,500 sq. feet, a fire pit, Jacuzzi and outdoor barbecue, plus gorgeous lawns, butterfly gardens, and hiking trails and private relaxation spots right on the property that feature gorgeous views, and peaceful tranquility. Perfect for large families, large groups, or multiple families as the home provides large bedrooms with lots of privacy. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, over 3,600 sq. ft of interior living space, Palomar Vista Lodge will come to be your luxurious mountain getaway with friends and family for years to come. We are only 2 miles from the entrance of Palomar Mountain State Park, and 3 miles from the Palomar Observatory. In addition, we have 5 casinos within 20 miles if you want to enjoy some great entertainment, a great value meal, and take your chances at the tables or slot machines. Serving San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties, we are about an hour to an hour and a half from all points in Southern California, but you will feel like you are in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Peace and serenity awaits you at Palomar Vista Lodge.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sorry!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Palomar Vista Lodge Luxurious Mountain Estate Sleeps 16 Guests

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Palomar Mountain

What's nearby

  • Palomar Mountain State Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sengme Oaks Water Park - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Harrah's Resort Southern California - 13 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Valley View Casino - 20 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Palomar Observatory - 22 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond Lounge @ Harrah's Rincon - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Café - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪SR76 Beerworks - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Jilberto's Taco Shop - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests?

Check-out is at 4:00 PM.

Where is Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests located?

This family-friendly Palomar Mountain vacation home is located in the mountains, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Palomar Mountain State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Palomar Observatory and Palomar Mountain. Harrah's Resort Southern California and Casino Pauma are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Casandra T.

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

Amazing place for a family!

This property checked all the boxes, spacious, clean and away from the hustle and bustle. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. The grounds were beautiful with a stunning view. There was everything you could ask for in a kitchen for cooking, baking and plenty of spices to choose from. They had an extensive collection of games. There was no reason to leave the property. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend stay. Michael was very pleasant and easy to communicate with. The property was only a 16 minute walk to one of the lookouts and it was a very pleasant walk. I would most definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was super nice and the property was even nicer than the pictures. Definitely coming here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrine C.

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

Family Fun at Palomar Mountain

Such a beautiful property with so much to do for all ages. Everyone wanted to stay longer! Really appreciated property manager’s prompt responsiveness to questions and made our stay unforgettable! Would rebook in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

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

Incredible Property

This place was perfect for our group. We enjoy spending time outside in nature and there were so many spots to enjoy the scenery, views, trees, pond and stream here. The views and the deck were breathtaking and so were the stars. Communication was great, we were provided with everything we needed and appreciated greatly the generous check in and checkout times. We hope we get the chance to return here! Truly a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda P.

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

Beautiful property, enjoyable stay.

What a lovely house and property. My group enjoyed walking the grounds, using the jacuzzi, and relaxing with our coffee on the deck early in the mornings of our two night stay. Apart from a couple of minor inconveniences, we highly recommend this property and many of the group expresses a desire to rent this property again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna S.

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

Special place

Beautiful deck and outside area and views, along with comfortable and spacious interior
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Beautiful, peaceful location

We enjoyed our stay very much. The grounds are beautiful, with amazing views. The location is very private. The beds were very comfortable. Kitchen had everything that we needed. Teens enjoyed the spa, the ping pong table, and frisbee golf. The toaster oven should be replaced as you can’t read the controls because it is so old. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Favorite House

We have been doing an annual NYE trip for 11 years and this is our 3rd time here! It’s a beautiful property and the house has everything we need. In the past there has been snow so we took advantage of some of the hills. This year there wasn’t snow but that meant we could enjoy outside more and play yard games. We plan to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Best stay ever

Everything was so clean and good quality. They had everything I could possibly need. My family and I had an amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Great for family gatherings

We had an amazing stay above the clouds. Really could not ask for a better place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack E.

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

Blessed Home

If you have a small church group this is the place to be. This is our second year and the owner Michael has been an awesome host. You have all you need here. We look forward to being here again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Incredible property

Such a special home. We thank the host for sharing. Everything was perfect. We all had a great time and plan on returning in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bellina S.

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

Awesome Friends Getaway

Perfect place to get away with your friends and kids. There was so much to do in the house the boys had a blast. Wonderfully remote with an amazing view and relaxing jacuzzi on the deck. The place had all the kitchen accessories needed to make lovely meals and definitely enough space for all 16 of us. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bri T.

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

Perfect for a family stay

This home was perfect for our annual family trip. The kids loved playing outside and exploring the property. There was plenty of room for everyone and the house was very comfortable. The views are incredible! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill Y.

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway!

We had an amazing time! The home was beautiful and accommodated our large party very well. You can't beat the view! Sitting around the fire pit on the deck with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and taking in the scenery and the peace and quiet was such a treat. We enjoyed exploring around the property and even got to play in the snow. The home was so well stocked. Everything was set up so nice and welcoming. Would definitely go back!! Only drawback was that the wifi wasn't great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great place for a family gathering

We got our family together for our annual stay. This is, by far, the best place we found to stay in several years. There’s lots of room, very clean, very well equipped. And we had quite a bit of snow left over from the week before so the kids had a lot of fun sledding. We never left the property during the four days we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad V.

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

Mountain memories

Wonderful place! Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Y., Anaheim, CA

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

Amazing Home

This home was perfect for our group. We loved the property and just spending time out on the deck. Michael was an incredibly gracious host and made things so smooth and easy. I would come back to this place without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John A.

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

Great laid back visit

Very poor cell phone reception. Stunning views, large comfortable deck with a great fire pit and hot tub. Michael, our host was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven n.

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

Great getwaway

Great view with a large deck and lots of property. Had a great time. Very well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chance T.

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

Life changing

I had the most profound experience at Michael's humble home. From the moment I arrived, I could feel the love he and the land had been cultivating together. There's real magic happening at this place and it pulled at the heart cords of everyone in my party. I personally can say I had a life changing experience that will stick with me until my final days. Michael really goes above and beyond the call of duty with his warm greeting and presence if anything happens to come up. I'm so happy to have had the privilege of experiencing this slice of heaven he's carved out. You will be blown away by all this land has to offer and be glad you chose to stay. Thanks for being a super hero, Michael!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

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

Spectacular views and solitude

Our stay at this property was fantastic and relaxing. The property is large enough to take strolls around the ponds and running streams. Michael was very communicative from the moment we first got in touch and took the time to really answer any questions that we had. The one issue we had was that the jacuzzi was not working upon our arrival however Michael made it a point to make it right by us and I really appreciated that. Will definitely look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

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

Great host, Great location, Great place!

We booked Michael's property for a weekend getaway with family & friends for president's day weekend. Right from the start Michael made our trip comfortable and easy with his great communication and hospitality. On the day of check-in, he made sure the driveway was well plowed for our group to arrive with no issues! He is very passionate about the property and Palomar Mountain and gave us many great tips on how to enjoy the lodge as well as the beautiful scenery around us. The property was huge and had many great amenities for my group to enjoy. From playing games in the game room, sledding down in the snow, to enjoying the sunrise by the lake, there were so many things to enjoy during our visit. The property was clean and cozy and we only hope Michael allows us to visit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

Wonderful Mountain Lodge

Wonderful property. Fireplaces are great gathering places, awesome game room downstairs and Kitchen is fully stocked. I highly recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020