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Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool

Guesthouse in San Marcos with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Hillside Villa offers a tranquil getaway in San Marcos' rolling landscape. This two-bedroom home features a kitchen, private pool, and scenic views. Enjoy the heated patio, whirlpool tub for stargazing, and solar-heated pool. The property includes a firepit and garden to explore.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About the area

Map
San Marcos, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • California State University San Marcos - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 25 min drive - 30.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 40 min drive - 70.3 km

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 26 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marvin's Italian Pizza & Mexican Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Mountain Vineyard - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Alex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cow Shed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Palomar Food Court - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool

Guest house in the mountains
A terrace, a firepit and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture, a music library and smoke-free property
  • Beach towels, books and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool boast comforts, such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware, children's books and travel cots
  • 2 bathrooms with Jetted bath and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, fenced pool and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Music library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

$40 additional fee per day for 3 hours of spa heating.
Pool hours 7am - 11pm. No food or beverages in the pool.
No smoking inside the home. Smoking permitted outside by pool area.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great private pool for kids!

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Twin Oaks Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Palomar College and California State University San Marcos. Escondido Country Club and Moonlight Ampitheatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Hillside Villa - 2 bed/2bath 1st floor of subdivided home with full privacy/pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeny K.

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

Everything we needed and more!

We were in town for a few days preparing for relocation. The home is in a great location, well taken care of, great views and amenities. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

david s.

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

Beautiful and peaceful place

Fully stocked home. Very comfortable. Awesome views every morning when we sat at table to eat. Very comfortable bed. Huge walk-in short with rainfall feature
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reba B.

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

So relaxing!

Pool, patios, and views were stunning! Decor was fun/relaxing. Bathrooms super. We looked forward to coming "home" each day. There were many variations of fun activities within a 90mi radius, which filled the 2.5wks we were there. Owner was responsive, friendly, and had informed us in advance that we would hear their family upstairs over us, which did wake us up at 7am, but we could choose to go back to sleep too. I wish the outside furniture had been cleaner, but I did not request this during our stay; there were many options of where to sit/relax outside in the glorious weather. Rest of country was having heatwave and flooding but San Marcos in Jul2025 was perfect!
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Midori I.

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

Best place to stay with great view and location

The property is well equipped and welcoming atmosphere from the very beginning of our stay. We loved a private patio and SPA with great view. There are many things to do around the place within 30min by car, San Diego Safari Park, Oceanside beach, Carlsbad Premium Outlet and a lot of breweries. You may feel a kitchen and table are king of small, however we were enjoying our dinner with full size table of the patio with BBQ grill. Additionally, the owner, Brad was supportive and very kind. We truly enjoyed our 6 nights stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

World Class View!

This is a truly unique property! We like to stay in unique properties when we travel, and this house has it all. The hosts were so friendly and accommodating, we loved everything from the welcome basket to the beautiful, outdoor patio, pool and spa area. The kitchen was well stocked, the sheets were comfortable, and there’s nothing like sipping your morning coffee while enjoying a breathtaking view. Every little detail was by design. You can tell that the host really care about their property and the guest experience. Thank you so much, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M., Baton Rouge, La

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

Great Location/Access To Everything/VERY Nice !! -

This is one of the nicest properties we've stayed at in Southern California. Everything is really clean and EVERYTHING you need is there and ready for you. It's nice to wake up and go out and sit by the pool with your morning coffee. Situated on the side of a mountain, the views are breathtaking. The pictures don't really do it justice as it is phenomenal! You're minutes from multiple golf courses, access to the beach and many other things to do in the area. Brad and Alice are great to work with and very accommodating. I whole heartedly recommend this property to anyone visiting the area. Thanks Brad & Allice for an awesome time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Anwesen. Hoch ausgestattete Wohnung. Fantastische Aussicht.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichelle H.

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

Very clean & personable.

The owners of the property were very polite and accommodating. Would return and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken K., Seattle, WA USA

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

Beautiful hillside hideaway

The rental is surely unique, an ultra-slim, wraparound space carved out of the downstairs portion of the owners' hillside home. They've done a masterful job, though, with many upscale touches, like a massive rainshower in the master bath and a lovely outdoor alcove that's solely the space of guests. If I had to quibble, I'd wish they had a full-size table for dining indoors and had figured out how to have more space in the tiny kitchen. Also, the amount of technology feels a bit excessive, though the owners proudly demonstrated how everything worked. Motion-activation was perhaps the pet peeve, with both the master bath sinks and the trashcan in the kitchen operating that way. I'm not a fan, but others may be. Overall, this is definitely a 5-star rental, and one that we'd certainly seek out on future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teirra C.

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

Perfect Getaway!!

Everything was perfect. The view, pool, the size of the bedroom. Everything is in a very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021