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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Escondido, CA
  • The Vineyard at Escondido
    3 min drive
  • Rock On Pizza East Coast Style Thin Crust
    11 min walk
  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    27 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    32 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Hidden Retreat- Pool Slide/Game Room/Mini Golf/ Pool & Hot Tub

Enjoy your vacation to the fullest at this extraordinary 4BR/3BA home adjacent to Lake Hodges! The luxurious interior features a grand living space, fully equipped kitchen, a game room, a listening room, and an outdoor entertainment area that includes a resort style salt water swimming pool, hut tub, putting green, pergola, outdoor fire pit and built in BBQ. Relax with the whole family inside and out at this stunning vacation home away from home!

The Space
Hi! Welcome to The Good Vibes House, situated in a highly desirable neighborhood of Escondido! Hidden in this quiet, family friendly neighborhood is a spectacular backyard resort that we have enjoyed throughout the years, hosting to friends and family.

The kids favorite feature of the backyard is the pool slide and putting green, while we personally enjoy taking care of the Avocado trees and fruit trees as they produce very fruitful harvest every year. If you happen to be a welcome guest during those seasons, you'll love the fresh avocados, valenica oranges, tangelos, pomelos, figs, and more.

The record player in the listening room does not work.

We hope you'll find your favorite spot within the backyard resort, make great memories and enjoy the experience as much as we do.


Bed/Bath Set Up: up to 12 Guests

Bedroom #1: (Downstairs) King Bed with TV, Small Closet
Bathroom #1: (Across the Hall from BR1)- Stand Up Shower, No tub, 1 sink

Bedroom #2: (Upstairs Left) 1 Queen Bed with TV, Large Closet. Small Deck

Bath#2: (Upstairs Left) Shower/Tub Combo, 2 Sinks

Bedroom #3 (Upstairs Right) 1 Bunkbed (Twin/Full with twin trundle) and 1 Full bed, with Large Closet, NO TV

Bedroom #4: (Master) (Upstairs) 1 King bed w/ TV and Small DeckBath #1: (Attached to Master) Stand Up Shower, Separate Tub, Dual Sinks, Walk in Closet

Additional Beds: pack n play

Game room: Get competitive in a match or two of your game of choice! The entertainment room is equipped with a billiard table, foosball table, projector and much more.

Outdoor area:

Unwind outside in the lavish backyard equipped for all your relaxation needs! Soak in the radiance of the Southern California sun. Take a dip in the pool or jacuzzi after a few games of your choice.

Enjoy the fire pit and get cozy with the beautiful night sky!

Extra Amenities:

The Highest Speed Wi-Fi to help support all guests working remotely or distance learning.

Smart TVs throughout the house and living areas (You are welcome to log into your own Netflix or other smart tv accounts)

Other Details To Note
Indoor fireplace does not work.

Additional House Rules
Disclaimer: By accepting this reservation, you are holding the owner harmless from any accidents or injury on the property, or any accidents or injury from hot tub/pool/fire pit.

No children are to be left unattended in or by the pool at all times.

This is a residential neighborhood and we expect our guests to respect their surroundings.

Please be advised that the Quiet ordinance in this area is from 10pm-8am. No one can be outside from 10pm-8am!

Again, this is a family friendly neighborhood and we have to respect those around us, music will echo to other neighbors yards and there will be a fine.

POOL/SPA
It is optional to heat the pool.
If you want the pool heated, we have a 3-day minimum.

There is an additional fee to heat the pool.
Prices vary depending on the time of year.
Oct-Feb: $150 per day /3 consecutive day minimum.
March-May: $125 per day/3 consecutive day minimum.
June and Sept: $100 per day /3 consecutive day minimum.
July and Aug: $75 per day/3 consecutive day minimum.
(you most likely won't need the pool heated in July and August. The pool temperature is warm and usually in the low to mid 80's).

Please Note:
We don't heat the pool past 85 degrees.
Pool temp can vary depending on weather conditions.
We can make an exception however it does cost more.

Tampering with the pool heat or accidentally turning it on will have a $150 per day fee.
PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE POOL EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE.
It will disable the system causing nothing to work.

Please note: It is common to see debris at times in the pool.
The pool vacuum will grab it or you can use the skimmer if you want to manually do it.

You cannot heat the pool and the spa at the same time.
We first heat the pool to temp then you can turn on/off the spa when needed.

Hot tub is available for guests at no additional charge. Hot tub heater must be turned off after each use and overnight.
PLEASE NOTE: No jumping off of the hot tub.

Pool Vacuum must stay in the pool at all times. It may not be removed or disconnected whatsoever otherwise the pool equipment will get air and need to be replaced. Guests will be responsible for replacement if left unplugged or out of pool.

Pool Vacuum-Please Note:
Do not take the pool vacuum out of the pool (That includes part of the hose or the whole thing). Doing so will damage the pool equipment!!
If it happens, we may not be able to fix during your stay. This information is also in the house rules section. If the pool vacuum gets disconnected, please submerge under water to get out the air bubbles before you reconnect.
If you have any questions, please reach out!
Thank you!

We are a smoke free home, this also includes the backyard. This includes vaping and marijuana.

We do not allow ANY parties at any time.

Guests listed in the booking are the only guests permitted on the property at all times. NO additional guests permitted. There will be a $250 fine per guest per day that is unaccounted for.

We do not allow any pets in the home due to severe allergies, this also includes any service or emotional support animals. Due to severe allergies we are unable to accommodate.

Green bins are only for landscaping. There is a $500 fine for throwing trash in the green bins or recycling bins.

Please DO NOT open garage doors. Game Room located in Garage.

Must be 25+ to book.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge. Features include an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge and a few minutes from The Vineyard at Escondido
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Mo Rashid

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
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.

The Hidden Retreat- Pool Slide/Game Room/Mini Golf/ Pool & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dennis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break
Backyard was the highlight...Granddaughters thoroughly enjoyed the pool and slide as well as the hot tub, fire pit and putting green. Fun week !
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway house!
We recently stayed at this house with our 2 young children and both sets of grandparents and it was perfect! We had a great time swimming and playing in the backyard and playing cards on the patio. Both the outdoor space and indoor space allowed for us to stretch out and have our own space. The hosts were awesome! We’ll definitely be back! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Beautiful property inside and out. The backyard and the beautiful pool are the selling point but the indoors is lovely too. Very clean, tastefully decorated and comfortable with lots to do. Weather was chilly (low 60s) so even with paying for pool heat, you can only heat to a certain temp (85). Depending on your weather it might be worth seeing if you can pay to heat a few more degrees. Also a drawback that you have to turn off the pool heat to heat the hot tub, so the hot tub gets cold if you’re heating the pool. We’d definitely stay here again, just pointing out for transparency.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paridise
Absolutely amazing, beautiful, relaxing,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff_Suz E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Place to stay
WOW, was the best way to describe the backyard. The property had everything you could want to entertain the kids, and adults. The pool was amazing and there was a lot of space to just relax and enjoy the surroundings. The game room with the big screen TV was also a hit. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven in Escondido
Our family ADORED this home. It was a perfect place for our family, which is scattered all over CA, to gather. There was plenty of room, it was well-appointed, and THE POOL was the highlight. The house was super kid friendly with early morning games of corn hole or badminton, and evenings around the outdoor fireplace recapping our day. As an added bonus-we loved picking the fresh lemons and pomelos to squeeze into our drinks. The host was very responsive and helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary F., Sausalito

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Vacation Home!
Stayed with multiple ages for a family wedding. Exceeded all of our expectations and I am extremely picky and travel often with VRBO. House is even better than pictured! Tasteful, modern decor, excellent linens and bedding. Spotlessly clean. Kitchen is well equipped with quality knives and appliances. The backyard is perfection.The owners are professional and attentive! We all joked that we wanted to buy the house and live there permanantly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above expectations
The best house we have rented for our family without question. There was always something for everyone to do no matter what your mood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation
This property was perfect for our family vacation!! Everything was very clean and all the various amenities were perfect for keeping our family entertained. Mo was great as well. Quick to respond to messages and attentive to all needs during our stay. Definitely would book again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Spot
This was a great place to stay for our family of 9! It blew us away as soon as we walked in. We all just wanted to stay in the backyard all day and not even go out. So much fun, so comfortable, great for everyone. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
This home was just what we had hoped! Clean, big pool and incredible yard with activities for the whole family! We loved hours in the warm pool and hot tub and the bar tv and projector made for movie and game watching fun. The host was quick and courteous in communications. Would love to stay again! It was nice that they had a lot of pool towels, comfortable lawn furniture, and there were plenty of kitchen utensils.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful space!
Beautiful property inside and out! They have everything you need in the kitchen! The backyard is dream! We all had an amazing time!
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2023