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Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall

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Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, streaming services
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, streaming services
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bonsall, CA
  • Pala Mesa Resort
    9 min drive
  • Cal-a-vie
    13 min drive
  • Fallbrook Golf Club
    13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    40 min drive

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About this property

Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall

The guest house is ideal for a relaxed retreat from everyday life. Located only 15 minutes from major cities, this 15 acre estate offers a level of peace and serenity that is hard to find while still being close enough to everything to enjoy live entertainment, exquisite meals, challenging golf course, ocean beaches, world class family resorts, major casinos, and award winning wines.

Situated slightly lower on the property than the main house, it offers a private and undisturbed sanctuary for your time away from home. The large bedroom is located at the edge of the hill and presents views of the valleys heading both north to Temecula and west to the ocean. This room is loaded with windows and receives cool evening breezes with the windows open. A full sized stacked washer and dryer is located in the bedroom for your convenience, and there is plenty of storage in the full size dresser and closet.

The other main room of the house contains both the kitchen and the living room, but this space is so large that you will never feel crowded. The kitchen boasts full size appliances (gas range and oven), large refrigerator with ice maker, and miles of counter space (including a butcher block island). There is a comfortable table suitable for four adults to enjoy home cooked meals in the kitchen space, and another 4 person table outside on the patio to enjoy the evening breeze and sunsets while eating on the private patio.

The living room has a love seat and a sleeper sofa (queen), and the smart TV is wirelessly connected to the internet to stream HD content (Netflix and Vudu), access DirecTV, or use the Blu-ray player for your favorite movies. We have a library of movies that can be loaned on request.

There are views from every window/door that are incredible as the property is located on top of the hill at the end of a private road. The driveway is gated and the property is fenced around the immediate house, but there is an additional 4 acres adjacent to the guest house path that is fenced and occupied by our three goats, Donkey, and Llama. The remaining 10 acres is not fenced, but is available for your exploration, and includes a (neglected) lime grove. Most of the land is rugged and covered with original chaparral growth, boulders, and wildlife, but does offer the most impressive views in all of Bonsall and has a maintained dirt road for ease of access.

Our weather-station data is available at the link below.

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During your stay at this guesthouse, you'll be close to Pala Mesa Resort. Features include a spa tub.
  • Free WiFi
  • 9 minutes by car from Pala Mesa Resort and 10 minutes from The Oaks Course
As a guest of this guesthouse, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Bonsall guesthouse is smoke free.

Property manager

Jay and Helen Marsh

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • A hot tub

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library
  • Note from host: High risks of second hand smoke and brush fires.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $100 per stay Pet Service Fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is an unfenced Koi Pond near the Main House

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Please inquire about holding special events.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Large Custom Guest House Hill Top Estate Bonsall Guesthouse
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Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 101 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
7 days
Such a beautiful and peaceful property. Loved the view. We had no issues and really enjoyed our stay. Very close to everything we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Craig R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great views but very poorly maintained unit
If all you want is a spectacular view, you will be happy. But the cluttered, rummage sale interior will not impress most short term visitors. The huge old overstuffed furniture was way to large for such a small casita. The refrigerator was dirty and half full of open food containers from a previous occupant. The linen appeared to be clean but nothing else was and we spent the first day sweeping, wiping down floors and dirty counters. We threw out very old food in the pantry including moldy flour, rancid spices etc. There was deferred maintenance in numerous areas including a leak under the kitchen sink, cracked toilet bowl and dried out wood work, Frankly, we should have left after the first night but for the fact that we prepaid and did not want to get into a problem with the owners. This unit was far from prepared for a vacation rental and is very inconvenient to services and attractions, of that we were pretty much aware but we were unprepared for the condition of the unit and were happy to leave two days early than our lease period.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

MARY S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures were deceiving
I was very disappointed with this place. It was very dirty: all apliances including the refrigerator which was very dirty, had lots of leftovers and the freezer leaked into the refrigerator. The dish soap was even watered down! I asked the owners for my cleaning deposit back. They said no. I was forced to either pay $59 for liability ins or a $1500 refundable deposit. This is what I wrote to the owners and offered to show pictures: NOT AS PICTURED! Microwave dirty and doesn't turn Refrigerator dirty and leaks Stove dirty Washer filthy Watered down dishsoap Messy drawers Decor cheesy On a scale of 1 to 10? 2.5 ,-( They watered down the dish soap! Thd bathroom suppof shamp, etc were patgetic-1/41/2 inch in a mess of bottles dumped in a basket Not cozy Messy patio Bad lighting Faucet doesn't turn or pull put Noisy dogs I feel that they were trying to get the most money for the least amount of effort on their part. I left one day early snd i would never recommend this place anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall
My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay at this property it was the type of place we needed for a long stay and was pretty much centrally located to everything we wanted to do and see. My only criticism would be on the cleanliness of the guest house, it was definitely not up to our standards. However bear in mind that my wife and I are very particular when it comes to cleanliness. Our overall impression was that it is a great place with wonderful owners, but would benefit from a deep clean and a fresh coat of paint on the interior, it would look like a million bucks! We would and may stay at this property again. We stayed at the property for 6 consecutive weeks.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia and Robert B., Big Bear City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this Casita
This is the second time we stayed here and will absolutely be back again. The property is beautiful and exactly as pictured- rural but less than 10 minutes to the I-15 freeway, so convenient to everything. The hosts are super nice people and easy to work with. We love everything about this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rod A.

Thumbs up
Great property. Excellent hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D., Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness
The view of a lifetime
The cozy guesthouse is comfortable and quite private from the adjacent main house. Our small dog enjoyed looking at the llama, donkey, and three goats who were on their side of the fence. And the view to the west and the north is spectacular! A great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t want to leave
This place is a fine! Even though there are others on the property, it was like we were totally isolated and private. I my wife joke that we needed to put an offer in on the unit we stayed in because it was so perfect and comfortable I’m not very good at reviews, but all I can do is give us the highest recommendation and thank you J and Hallinan for a great place to stay. We will be back sometime in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view and great location
Loved staying here. Great views of the surrounding area. Convenient location with easy access to all of San Diego county and Temecula valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph and Isabel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
We loved everything about this location. Only wish we would have stayed in a little more and utilized the bbq and patio. Gorgeous location, very well set up, friendly host. Everything was clean and worked well Can't think of anything we needed that they didn't have. When we look back on this trip, staying here will be one of the highlights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation stay!
We had an amazing stay for 5 days here with our family. Everything was perfect. Helen was so friendly and welcoming. They left our kids cookies and a flower for our loved one that passed. We definitely would book again next time we come out!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The View 😍
Enjoyed sipping coffee each morning with the sunrise and a glass of wine with the sunset. This place is worth it for the view alone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie G., Modesto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
We enjoyed our stay very much. Jay and his wife are such nice people and made our stay very pleasant. They were very accommodating to our needs. The property is beautiful and well kept and the view is fabulous. I highly recommend this property as a vacation destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Hilltop Home
Spectacular views, very spacious, everything you need. Our dogs loved meeting the goats, donkey and llama! Enjoyed the peace and quiet while in town visiting family. Jay and Helen were easy to contact and very responsive to anything we needed. We loved our stay at their lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin H F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunny San Diego area
Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Bonsall
Sweet and cozy "granny flat". Very roomy and great views! Fun to be welcomed by the "crew", Guapo, Negrito, Bruno, Cholto and Rey! (Donkey, goats and lama) Check in and communication easy. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Views and away from Hustle and Bustle!
The property is set in an awesome location on a small mountain where you can see the ocean (long distance), the surrounding mountain and Gorgeous sunsets over distant mountains. It is close to freeway access where you can go to San Diego, Oceanside and Carlsbad within a 30 minutes if you want. Or just stay and enjoy the hummingbirds, goats, donkey, and lama and the peacefulness of the setting! We loved it and hope to go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic home base for reserve duty
Amazing property, excellent hospitality, beautiful area. Highly recommend
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., PLACITAS

Incredible views
Beautiful guest house (casita) in beautiful area. Hosts were friendly and available but allowed complete privacy. Location is a bit remote but I was aware of that when I booked. Added bonus was being greeted by a llama, goats, or Miniture donkey every time we parked!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing view, but there are problems.
The view is incredible, and at first glance the unit is charming. The bed is super comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was great. The owners/managers are kind, answer immediately and seem to genuinely want to please. But there are problems. There were dirty dishes in the cupboard and a cleaning rag left drying on the bathroom plunger. Toaster crumbs all over the cupboard. We really began to wonder what is actually clean in this unit. The owners are appropriately apologetic and responsive, but who is overseeing the maintenance and cleaning? And it is bad business to have visitors in your unit at the same time there is major construction on the property. We should have been notified of that before arrival and offered an option to cancel the booking. Add to that minor maintenance on the actual unit during our visit which required we either stay to hear every bang of the hammer and screech of the motors or abandon the area and leave the unit unsecured with our property inside for the day. So the view was amazing, but the stay was less than the tranquil visual would imply.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri n., Peoria, az

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
What a great place! View is beautiful! We loved just sitting out on the patio. The house is nice, bed was very comfortable, kitchen had about all you’d need even though we only ate breakfast in each day! There is construction going on but it never bothered us! Thank you Jay & Helen you are great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountaintop getaway
Amazing views, comfortable, great hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Great views from the property. Very well organized and relaxing. I hope to stay in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily V., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
On top of the world
The view is stunning. One of the most beautiful properties I have ever been. The house itself was comfortable and had everything we needed. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. I absolutely loved meeting the animals (llama, donkey, goats). Truly a special place and I would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Ruth K., Birch Bay WA

Amazing views!
Thanks Jay & Helen We enjoyed our stay! It was an unusually rainy time during our stay and didn't get a chance to enjoy the patio. But enjoyed the views from the comfort of the VRBO.
Stayed 47 nights in Jan 2023