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.
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 transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
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
Smoke-free property
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)
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
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
On-site 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 transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Palomar Mountain, this holiday home is in the mountains. Palomar Mountain State Park and Palomar Mountain reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include San Diego Zoo Safari Park and California Center For The Arts. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Palomar Mountain travel guide
Is Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests?
On-site parking is available at the 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?
Checkout is at 4:00 PM.
Where is Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Palomar Mountain State Park and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Palomar Mountain. Harrah's Resort Southern California and Casino Pauma are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
We could not have imagined or hoped for a more perfect setting for the gathering of our family. It is a stunning property. We spent most of our time on the huge deck surrounding the fire pit and surrounded by the peace and beauty of the Palomar forest. But most special of all is the view. It filled and soothed the soul. Everything about the property was as advertised. It had a very homey feel and it was very well stocked. The master en suite was gorgeous. We did not use the hot tub (we'll be back to try it!)Property manager/owner, Michael, was so very kind and easy to communicate with - best owner experience I have had on any STR site, ever.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
This property is amazing! Our group had 6 adults and 7 children, and everyone had a wonderful time. The house is very spacious with a lot of room to spread out. The backyard is huge. We were able to go sledding on the property which was a huge bonus. We definitely hope to visit again.
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.
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.