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Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views

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A room with a view of a lake and mountains. There is a wooden deck outside with a chair and a table. - Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views (Escondido)
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A landscape with rolling hills, a lake, and a rainbow. - Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views (Escondido)
Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as kayaking and boating, at this cabin. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

Sleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
The current price is NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

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About this property

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.

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

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Heat and AC off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pets are permitted on a case by case basis with prior approval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Del Dios, a neighbourhood in Escondido, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while San Diego Zoo Safari Park and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Ready for a night out? Consider The Centre and Ritz Theater. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Escondido travel guide
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Escondido, CA

What's nearby

  • A pedestrian bridge over a body of water with a metal railing, surrounded by greenery and a hilly landscape.
    Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A golf course with a clear blue sky, green grass, palm trees, and distant mountains.
    San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    22 min drive - 17.9 km
  • A detailed model of a cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large dome structure resembling a capitol building, surrounded by lush greenery and smaller architectural models.
    LEGOLAND® California
    38 min drive - 31.2 km
  • A zoo entrance with a panda sculpture, ticket booth, and people.
    San Diego Zoo
    44 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Stone Brewing
    9 min drive - 5.6 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
    6 min drive
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views on 26 Oct 2026 start from NZ$340, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views located?

Located in Del Dios, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from The Centre. Felicita County Park and Stone Brewing are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Hilltop cabin with panoramic lake & mountain views Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed here for our 20th anniversary. It was a great little place, really relaxing and peaceful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is great, pool is fabulous, but the outdoor shower is amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicholas and Mara are great hosts The cabin is great if you want to disconnect for a bit. Awesome views!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, comfy cabin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is truly a special one! The cabin is cozy, clean, and full of artistic charm! It is immersed in and surrounded by pristine nature. We felt very welcomed by the hosts, Mara and Nicholas, and all communication was friendly and timely. We had a wonderfully relaxing and beautiful stay. If you plan your visit, be prepared to wear good shoes, as the path leading to the cabin is fairly steep - but absolutely worth it for the breathtaking views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our nice, relaxing stay at the cabin. My favorite part was the view and the pool. I literally stayed in the pool all day. The bed was comfy and I slept like a baby. Lots of seating and tables for lounging around reading a book. I will def stay again. The host was very nice and welcoming. Met us out front and even helped with our bags. Also, at night theres a ton of stars in the sky. Which was really cool because in LA, I don’t see too many at night. Just something to note there are lots of stairs so if mobility is an issue, this may not be the best option.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply amazing

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding view of Lake Hodges. Del Dios has a funky and relaxed vibe. We had a fine dinner at Hernandez Hideaway, the only restaurant in this community. The room was comfortable and filled with lots of fun curios. The bathroom is outside of the cabin, as is the shower. The day we were there it didn't have hot water, but the proprietor promptly addressed the issue. A little inconvenient is the walk down about a floor to the pool for the 'kitchen' facilities; microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and kitchen supplies. Beautiful grounds that I could live in with a bit more comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It's a very nice lil cabin...the pool was big an clean... Everything was there that we needed... Just maybe a lil maintenance in the yard for guest, and clean the cobwebs inside the cabin....besides that it was very nice,would again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I loved how unique and cute this stay was
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall great place with ideal privacy. But really no hot water for showers and no AC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is so pretty and well maintained! The out door amenities were so gorgeous and really made rhe experience overall. It was beautiful, I look forward to going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved our stay… wish we could of stayed longer. Time flew by! They also do rent out another cabin below. Hopefully maybe one day we can try that one as well ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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