CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' . . . On Such a Winter's Day!
About this house rental
Nestled in Rancho Bernardo, this charming house for $425 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. California Dreamin', our HOME, is a contemporary 3 bed/3 bath lodge-like house able to easily accommodate a maximum of 8 guests. Guests have EXCLUSIVE access to the entire resort property - 2,500 sq.ft. house, 3/4 acre garden and grounds, salt water pool, spa, firepit, yard, orange trees and bowls court. It's ALL yours! The house is spacious yet comfortable, with plenty of natural light. It is tastefully furnished, boasts a large gourmet kitchen, Smart TVs and a natural gas fireplace in the living room. We have beautiful mountain and sunset views, and are in a prime space for stargazing as the neighborhood is very void of light pollution. The home is just blocks from Lake Hodges, where you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, and picnicking. All bedrooms have their own bathrooms. We provide luxurious bamboo bedding for a refreshing night of sleep. The master suite is extremely spacious with vaulted ceilings, a chaise lounge, a large walk-in closet, an ensuite bathroom with an over-sized soaking tub, and an additional, separated side office room. It also has its own door to the outdoors. There is on-site parking for at least 6 cars. THE LOCATION We are close to Lake Hodges, the San Diego Zoo's Safari Park, and a scenic 20 minute drive to the coast. We are just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego and the airport. We are also within driving distance of the world-famous San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, LegoLand, the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds, the Carlsbad Flower Fields, the La Jolla cove, and more. SUE & PETER This home is our labor of love and 28 years in the making. Sue & I raised our two daughters here and in 2015 finally finished the renovations. We transformed it into the contemporary home we envisioned when we bought the property in 1993, yet it maintains the charm of a home well lived in and loved! Despite being in a semi-desert locale, we created an oasis - nestled among a colorful, mature, natural and green habitat. The "back 40" is a fun place for the kids to explore, grab an orange, or say hello to the neighbor's horses! GUEST HOUSE The front Guest House has been occupied by one tenant since 1998. They have their own parking space, separate access to the Guest House and their own private outdoor area. They do not have access to the pool, spa, firepit, bbq, lawn bowls, etc. while you are at the property.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Rancho Bernardo, CA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(149 Reviews)
5.0
We totally enjoyed our stay! The house was lovely, clean and comfortable. It is fully stocked. The neighborhood was safe. The landscaping around the pool is beautiful as are the views from the house. We enjoyed picking oranges for breakfast an added bonus for sure. Communication with the property manager was spot on. If in the area again we would definitely rent again.
5.0
It's a nice clean property nested in a good neighborhood but a little far way from airport and attractions.
5.0
Thank you we enjoyed our stay
5.0
We came on a family Christmas trip and the house was very nice. The location was close to stores and restaurants. The house was comfortable and had everything you need. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
We had an amazing stay! The house was impeccable, fully stocked, and clean. It was a great setup for our family traveling with grandparents with two king bedrooms. We had the pleasure of briefly meeting the owners, who were so kind.
Highlights: the pool and hot tub, the beautiful views, and the orange trees
Will be back again!!
5.0
We had a great time with family and your place was perfect. Couldn’t ask for better weather and accommodation. I come about every 2 years and will look u up again.
5.0
We stayed here for my husband's 50th birthday. The home was clean and comfortable. It was close to everything and the pool and hot tub were great after a long day of walking. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
5.0
Wonderful property and wonderful host! Loved the location. We had a great time in the beautiful yard. We enjoyed playing lawn bowling, that was a lot of fun. The pool is beautiful and clean. Fresh oranges from the trees were delicious. Would highly recommend this property. Looking forward to staying again next year. Thanks Taylor for the quick responses!
5.0
We absolutely loved the house and the area!
5.0
The yard is the biggest wow factor. The privacy, the beautiful landscaping and of coarse the pool!
We live in a small unincorporated town in AZ and truly enjoyed celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary by floating in your pool for a week.
Thank You!
5.0
The property and pool area was beautiful and clean. House was clean and had everything we needed. The property manager was very helpful and fast to respond. Having so many oranges for fresh orange juice was great. My two sons (3 and 5) loved this place because of the pool and playground. The yard is fenced in and the doors all have top locks so we felt safe letting the littles run. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay!
5.0
The whole family loved it.
10.0
Beautiful stay for our family of two with kids. Lots of space and comfortable beds. The only suggestions would be to have some pool dishes and side tables. The pool was a blast for the kids and adults! Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful home.
5.0
Beautiful stay for our family of two with kids. Lots of space and comfortable beds. The only suggestions would be to have some pool dishes and side tables. The pool was a blast for the kids and adults! Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful home.
10.0
Wonderful!¡!!!
5.0
Wonderful!¡!!!
10.0
Me and my family (3 sets of adult couples) really enjoyed this property. It is conveniently located next to many local restaurants and a three-story shopping mall. It is also only 30 minutes from San Diego.
As for the property itself, flawless! The hot tub was perfect after our long days. It is large enough for 6 or 7 people, 8 if you don’t mind a tighter fit. The landscaping and layout of the property itself makes you feel more secluded and private.
The house was stocked with many items and was very clean. It was great having a separate bathroom inside each bedroom.
Please note that the quiet hours after 10PM are strictly enforced (understandably), and that there is a property manager on site (in a small studio like apartment/home). This didn’t bother us.
The property owner was always available to help us out, and when we ran into a problem with the hot tub, he sent someone out immediately to fix the issue.
Overall, I would definitely recommend staying at this property if you are looking to visit the San Diego/Escondido area
5.0
Me and my family (3 sets of adult couples) really enjoyed this property. It is conveniently located next to many local restaurants and a three-story shopping mall. It is also only 30 minutes from San Diego.
As for the property itself, flawless! The hot tub was perfect after our long days. It is large enough for 6 or 7 people, 8 if you don’t mind a tighter fit. The landscaping and layout of the property itself makes you feel more secluded and private.
The house was stocked with many items and was very clean. It was great having a separate bathroom inside each bedroom.
Please note that the quiet hours after 10PM are strictly enforced (understandably), and that there is a property manager on site (in a small studio like apartment/home). This didn’t bother us.
The property owner was always available to help us out, and when we ran into a problem with the hot tub, he sent someone out immediately to fix the issue.
Overall, I would definitely recommend staying at this property if you are looking to visit the San Diego/Escondido area
4.0
Very comfy large updated house and lovely grounds. Hot tub was great. Glitches with 2 TVs & furnace. Friendly owner. Good descriptions of local amenities. Easy shopping location. Definitely stay again. Wonderful oranges!
10.0
We had such a nice stay at this house, they had everything we needed and more. The owner and the property manager were kind, helpful, and available if we needed anything. The house and grounds are exactly as beautiful as they’re pictured, and perfect for our family (with kids ages 3 and 6) plus the grandparents to share while we visited for a family wedding. I hope we can come back and stay again someday!
5.0
We had such a nice stay at this house, they had everything we needed and more. The owner and the property manager were kind, helpful, and available if we needed anything. The house and grounds are exactly as beautiful as they’re pictured, and perfect for our family (with kids ages 3 and 6) plus the grandparents to share while we visited for a family wedding. I hope we can come back and stay again someday!
10.0
We stayed for 4 nights recently at this property and were pleasantly surprised by how large the home was. We only had the four of us but the home could easily be comfortable for a couple smaller families or families with small kids. The outdoor area was really nice and everything was in fantastic shape. The location was convenient to attractions in San Diego, close enough to the beach, and Escondido had anything you could need.
We loved the outdoor area, especially the pool and hot tub and played the lawn bowling quite a bit too. Would definitely stay here again if we were visiting the area.
5.0
We stayed for 4 nights recently at this property and were pleasantly surprised by how large the home was. We only had the four of us but the home could easily be comfortable for a couple smaller families or families with small kids. The outdoor area was really nice and everything was in fantastic shape. The location was convenient to attractions in San Diego, close enough to the beach, and Escondido had anything you could need.
We loved the outdoor area, especially the pool and hot tub and played the lawn bowling quite a bit too. Would definitely stay here again if we were visiting the area.
10.0
Simply: Thanks a lot! This property was perfect for us, as a familiy of 6 including teenage kids. The pool was amazing, the house was clean and well equipped.
The location itself, not too far away from San Diego but with everything you need nearby, worked perfectly for us.
Thanks to Taylor and Peter for making this a nice summer time for us!
10.0
Everyone in our party loved this fabulous house and the beautiful spacious grounds. The entertainment area outside near the heated pool had very comfortable patio furnishings and a great firepit as well. The lawn bowling game was challenging yet so much fun. The grounds also had a few orange trees that produced the most amazing fresh squeezed juice.
The house itself had very comfortable living room, dining and bedroom furniture with modern kitchen appliances, but most importantly was beyond clean. The property manager Taylor is doing a great job as not only was the house spotless, and well-stocked with supplies for our daily needs, but she was also very responsive to any questions we had before and during our stay.
Until our next visit, we will be dreaming of another trip to California Dreamin'.
5.0
Everyone in our party loved this fabulous house and the beautiful spacious grounds. The entertainment area outside near the heated pool had very comfortable patio furnishings and a great firepit as well. The lawn bowling game was challenging yet so much fun. The grounds also had a few orange trees that produced the most amazing fresh squeezed juice.
The house itself had very comfortable living room, dining and bedroom furniture with modern kitchen appliances, but most importantly was beyond clean. The property manager Taylor is doing a great job as not only was the house spotless, and well-stocked with supplies for our daily needs, but she was also very responsive to any questions we had before and during our stay.
Until our next visit, we will be dreaming of another trip to California Dreamin'.
5.0
Simply: Thanks a lot! This property was perfect for us, as a familiy of 6 including teenage kids. The pool was amazing, the house was clean and well equipped.
The location itself, not too far away from San Diego but with everything you need nearby, worked perfectly for us.
Thanks to Taylor and Peter for making this a nice summer time for us!
5.0
We so enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home It was the best stocked VRBO we have ever stayed at. We loved the oranges and the blackberries and tomatoes growing on site. The pool was refreshing and relaxing. We would love to return
B Makooi and C Punch
10.0
This lovely house and gardens was just right for our wedding stay. It was so spacious, (with parking space galore) and had plenty of room for all the wedding party to get ready the morning of, relaxing until it was their turn for hair and makeup. So glad there was an iron and ironing board for the dresses, since the steamers didn't work so well. We made use of the beautiful pool area for reading and hanging out. Loved the view! The beds are comfy, and there are 3 bathrooms - just great. Loved the mini-orchard in the back yard. We really enjoyed our stay, and highly recommend this property!
5.0
Beautiful Property - just perfect
This lovely house and gardens was just right for our wedding stay. It was so spacious, (with parking space galore) and had plenty of room for all the wedding party to get ready the morning of, relaxing until it was their turn for hair and makeup. So glad there was an iron and ironing board for the dresses, since the steamers didn't work so well. We made use of the beautiful pool area for reading and hanging out. Loved the view! The beds are comfy, and there are 3 bathrooms - just great. Loved the mini-orchard in the back yard. We really enjoyed our stay, and highly recommend this property!
5.0
Nice stay!
Enjoyed staying at this property! Fresh off the trees orange juice, private relaxing backyard, and nice spacious house! Very pleasant overall!
5.0
Best vacation home rental ever
We LOVED this spot. It was clean, gorgeous and so well stocked with amenities like extra towels and things for the kitchen. The location is beautiful as well and had the most gorgeous view of the mountains. We picked oranges and loved all the garden areas and pool. Thanks for being awesome hosts!!!
5.0
The home was absolutely beautiful and the inground pool and hot tub made our vacation extra special as we travel to California from the Midwest. The accommodations were exactly as listed and the fresh oranges were enjoyed daily. We were so pleased with our stay! Highly recommend this housing accommodation.
5.0
Great place!!
The home was absolutely beautiful and the inground pool and hot tub made our vacation extra special as we travel to California from the Midwest. The accommodations were exactly as listed and the fresh oranges were enjoyed daily. We were so pleased with our stay! Highly recommend this housing accommodation.
5.0
The bonus was on site extras like hair dryer, spices (though we didn’t cook), coffee, pool towels, sunscreen, shampoo/conditioner, condiments in fridge, two house keys (our group size was 8). I would note that there was not a keurig. Instruction cards were helpful, especially for the lawn bowling. It was great fun! Fresh orange juice each morning was an added bonus. The juicer was easy to use and oranges (cut off tree w/ scissors) were easy to reach. Fantastic host!
5.0
Great stay!
The bonus was on site extras like hair dryer, spices (though we didn’t cook), coffee, pool towels, sunscreen, shampoo/conditioner, condiments in fridge, two house keys (our group size was 8). I would note that there was not a keurig. Instruction cards were helpful, especially for the lawn bowling. It was great fun! Fresh orange juice each morning was an added bonus. The juicer was easy to use and oranges (cut off tree w/ scissors) were easy to reach. Fantastic host!
5.0
Excellent for family vacation!
This house is just like the pictures and descriptions! Great place for a family vacation! We will definitely rent again in the future!
5.0
Owner very responsive. Grounds were beautiful in nice secure neighborhood. Convenient drive to everything. Only constructive feedback is couple of the beds could be updated and the one outdoor lounge chair needs replaced. The grounds and pool area were a delightful way to spend a day or relax after being out and about.
5.0
Very beautiful property
Owner very responsive. Grounds were beautiful in nice secure neighborhood. Convenient drive to everything. Only constructive feedback is couple of the beds could be updated and the one outdoor lounge chair needs replaced. The grounds and pool area were a delightful way to spend a day or relax after being out and about.
5.0
Home is spacious and property is gorgeous and so peaceful.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rancho Bernardo?
The average price for a rental in Rancho Bernardo is $226 per night. This rental is $199 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' . . . On Such a Winter's Day!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' . . . On Such a Winter's Day!. Enjoy the water!
Is CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' . . . On Such a Winter's Day! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' . . . On Such a Winter's Day!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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