The High Country Hobo Preserve: Rustic Cabin

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A rural scene with a muddy stream, a wooden bridge, and a red building with a porch.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden walls, a couch, a table, and Christmas decorations.
A picnic area with a fire pit and benches.
A room with a red sofa, a round coffee table, a lamp, a banjo, and a sign indicating a historical landmark.
A snow-covered outdoor area with a wooden bench and a wheelbarrow, a red building with a window, and a fence.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Descanso, CA
  • Place, Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Viejas Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego State University
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Descanso

Descanso is home to this cabin. Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness and Pine Creek Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Viejas Bowl and California Wolf Center.
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Descanso, CA

What's nearby

  • Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Viejas Casino - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Julian Town Hall - 32 min drive - 39.5 km
  • San Diego State University - 40 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Anza Borrego Desert State Park - 50 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Veronica's Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Descanso Junction Restaurant and Catering - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frosty Burger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pam's Place - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pine Valley (Galley, Mess Hall) - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The High Country Hobo Preserve: Rustic Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The High Country Hobo Preserve: Rustic Cabin?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The High Country Hobo Preserve: Rustic Cabin on 7 December 2026 start from NZ$962, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The High Country Hobo Preserve: Rustic Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The High Country Hobo Preserve: Rustic Cabin?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The High Country Hobo Preserve: Rustic Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The High Country Hobo Preserve: Rustic Cabin located?

Situated in Descanso, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Descanso Branch San Diego County Library. Pine Valley County Park and Pine Creek Wilderness are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute, cozy place for a little mountain get away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice honeymoon

Cozy cabin with nice wood burning stove. Great spot between many different towns and things to do. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting family

Really was a amazing spot for me and my family to make lifetime of memories. Whenever we come back we will be staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Get Away

We enjoyed everything about our stay. The cabin has everything you need and lots of extra touches. Rebecca the host is amazing. We loved the fenced yard for our dog. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we were looking for👍

Being out in real nature
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

I loved the cabin. It was very cozy and peaceful. I will go back there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Very clean quiet and great at communicating. I would welcome Juana back to the cabin anytime. Perfect renter. If the bed hadn’t been used I wouldn’t even know She was there. :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hobo trip with the crew

nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredibly Cozy Cabin!

We immediately settled right in and relaxed. The dogs loved it too! The wood stove kept things nice and warm inside the cabin despite it being in the 30s outside. Nearby hiking and activities were great. The wolf Conservatory, Lions Tigers and Bears, Lake Cuyamaca, and Julian were all visited and thoroughly enjoyed. Great spot for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Advertised

Girlfriend and I spent three great nights. Ideal "base camp" location for trips into the Cuyamaca's, Anza-Borrego, etc. Woke up daily to woodpeckers, deer and wild turkeys right outside our window, all with a morning fire and warm beverage in hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our second time staying at this location. It's always clean and has everything needed for a home away from home. The cabin has a very cozy warm feeling that just relaxes you. We got to experience it this time with some rain. The fireplace does a great job at keeping the place warm. Despite it being cold out, the cabin holds the warmth very nicely. We got to enjoy watching the birds feed. We even got to watch the woodpeckers hang out. We went out to explore and found a few cool little spots to pick up fresh homemade sourdough bread and some homemade flour tortillas and some very good apple cider. The host is very communicative and friendly. I highly recommend this place as it brings out the peace and tranquility needed to reset from the regular fast paced life we live in the cities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best

If you have dogs and are looking for a place that embraces the oak woodland of San Diego county, you can't do much better than this. "Rustic" really only means indoor/outdoor living. Perfect for us. As someone who is 60+ years old and grew up in southern California, this is what it is all about. Makes me very nostalgic for the "good old days."
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic Wilderness Cabin

The Hobo Preserve is a small, rustic cabin that has all that you need. Best for 1-3 people... king bed, soft couch, blow up mattress. A screened in porch was nice for things that didn't need to be in the cabin. Julian is about 30 minutes away, and there are LOTS of hiking trails in the greater area. My sister and I stayed with a small dog, who enjoyed the fenced in yard, for 4 nights. We were fortunate that the creek was still running as the sound was a very pleasant sound in the background. We had a nice, relaxing vacation, and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax and enjoy

We stayed at the hobo preserve for a few days. We used the outdoor and indoor fireplaces. While we were there, it got cold once the fire went out, just be aware of what time of year you’re going and plan accordingly. Rebecca was great, even borrowing us a bottle of vodka for bloody Mary’s so we didn’t have to run to the store. Also, she let us borrow a Dutch oven for cooking pasta, which worked out well. I’d bring some warm clothes and something to keep you dry, this rain season has been crazy with constant storms. I’d like to go back, hopefully there is a flatscreen tv with dvd player next time, the only issue we really had was with that, but didn’t really interfere with us having a good time. There’s a massive jinga set there, which was fun as well. There is plenty to do around the area, I would recommend Julian, good shops and bars. We fished at Cuyamuka lake, came up empty but had a good time doing it. Tons of hiking in the area, there is one hike you can oversee down to Palm Springs, I think it’s about a 5000 ft drop off, about the same as the Grand Canyon just different scenery. We played pool a couple of nights, had to teach the kid the finer points if you know what I mean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were greeted by the owner, a sweet, helpful lady who took us in and showed us around. She gave us fresh eggs that her hens laid and said if we needed anything to just ask. She had a booklet that she printed, telling us everything to see and do in the area. The kitchen was furnished with coffee, creamer and all different condiments. In the cabin there were games and movies. It is a lovely area in the mountains with plenty of trees, something we don't see in Arizona. Such a relaxing stay. Additionally, she welcomed our little dog. He was happy and so were we.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peace and quiet in the beautiful mountains.

Cabin is rustic, but has all you need to relax and enjoy the surrounding areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solo mom with kids- friendly

Lovely property!It was my first time venturing out alone with my boys. Rebecca was super awesome- she even taught us how to start a fire. Kids loved waking up to the rooster, actually watching the hens lay eggs, the dogs and the cats. The Rubber tire swing was a hit, singing under the stars, and walking and exploring the ghosthouse next door. We also went hiking at the Cuyamaca state park which is only a few mins away. It was a much needed bonding time with my kids, and. much needed alone time in nature. After the kids went to sleep, I sat outside under the stars, enjoying the cool breeze- it was so peaceful, adn so very safe! Will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway in the hills of San Diego

We had such a sweet time. It was so nice to be in the cooler hills and still go the beach in San Diego during the day. The house was super cute, all in wooden, we loved the “outside living rooms”, the chicken. The house was well equipped to cook. Rebecca was super responsive and helpful. We got a couple insect guests (ants and spiders) but you got to expect it in a wooden cabin in nature. We highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the cabin. Tim was a good host.

Country. Liked decor in cabin. Enjoyed spending time with son and niece. Played 5 games which was fun for niece. Visited Green Valley Falls and Julian. Loved the evening fire and s'mores. Took short hikes. Totally enjoyed our weekend. THANK YOU.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm and relaxing

We wanted to spend time in tall trees and nature before heading back to our home in Tucson AZ. This place fit that bill. We were provided with all the items necessary to build a campfire and make s'mores. Traffic was closer than I'd like, but overall we had a great "get back to basics" feeling with all the creature comforts we also enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice and relaxing

Cabin and property were nice. If I could change one thing I would have the cabin a little further away from road. But there was not a whole lot of traffic which was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hobo Cabin

Hobo cabin is the perfect getaway. The air is fresh, the cabin is nestled under the tress and has everything you might need. We enjoyed watching the wildlife and the cozy fireplace!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing Place

Cute relaxing cabin. We had a good time watching the meteor showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Get Away to San Diego Area

Good location to access the mountains or go to the city. Nice to have a safe place for the pups to hang out. Love the turkeys walking by every morning and evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hobo experience

This is a very relaxing place. Lots of wildlife and the hosts are very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what the doctor ordered.

My family and I adored this beautiful property. The cabin made us feel right at home but away from lifes distractions and worries. It was beautiful inside and out and the weather was perfect, just what the doctor ordered.
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