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Private Resort "La Casita" Spa and Mini Golf Course
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 65.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
ALPINE, CA
- Alpine Branch San Diego County Library12 min walk
- Viejas Casino5 min drive
- Sycuan Casino13 min drive
- San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Resort "La Casita" Spa and Mini Golf Course
La Casita is located in a private, totally fenced in, two acre Wildlife Habitat. We welcome all races, nationalities, cultures and fur babies. We also welcome your baby as long as your baby is not walking yet.
We take extra care to disinfect frequently touched surfaces between reservations.
Smoking is allowed in outside areas only.
Private Jacuzzi located down 44 steps next to Wild Holly Creek. Daily use fee $30 paid directly to host.
Work remotely in a relaxed environment surrounded by cozy work areas.
There are several areas to hike. In Alpine there is Wright's Field an easy hike. A more difficult hike is to the top of Viejas Mountain. Allow 3.5 to 4 hours for Viejas.
We welcome well behaved, friendly dogs. ($30 a day per dog, max. 3 dogs). Your dog can run free in our two acre totally fenced in habitat. Boarding fee is paid directly to host.
Fun Activity, visit nearby San Diego Animal Rescue. A Private Zoo with over 200 animals nestled in Alpine's foot hills. For animal lovers of all ages, where you can interact and feed most of the animals. There website is www.childrensnatureretreat.org
For a list of all local attractions and events please go to www.VisitAlpine.org.
La Casita is totally private for our guests. A romantic, secluded hide-a-way including two fireplaces and private Jacuzzi ($30 daily use fee). Featuring Old Mexico décor surrounded by majestic trees and sweeping panoramic mountain views.
Enjoy your own private golf course. Great for practicing chipping shots. In the shed there is a wedge, a nine iron, tees and golf balls or bring your own clubs. Golf is Free for your enjoyment.
If you are bringing your work we have Free Wifi and several cozy and comfortable work areas. There is a large well lit desk inside La Casita and tables and chairs on both decks. Take your work to the other side of the preserve, next to the golf course, and sit under a large shade tree or in a recliner in the shed.
Take a walk down the paths and over the bridge to the golf course. Listen to the birds and watch the wildlife.
Our wisteria blooms during the month of April and blankets the trees with lavender flowers while the sweet fragrance of the wisteria permeates the air.
During the month of November and December the California Holly/Christmas Berries (Toyon) are ablaze with little red berries. Fifteen old grove toyons grow along Wild Holly Creek. Some are over 100 years old.
La Casita, is a 650 sq. ft. private retreat including upper and lower decks. Fireplace has remote control and can be viewed from living room and from the bedroom. The outside deck is off the living room and includes a chase lounge, two patio chairs and a table for two for out-side dining. Great place to enjoy your morning coffee while you watch and listen to the birds. You will feel like you are sitting in a tree house.
There is also an upstairs deck, we call the “Crow’s Nest” which includes a BBQ with two chairs, a chaise lounge and two tables. This is your best view where you can see the golf course surrounded by a forest of trees with cape honeysuckle peeking out through the branches.
At night you can sit outside and view a star studded sky. If you play the guitar you will find one in the living room, tuned and ready to play.
You have a full kitchen with all the amenities; large oven, microwave, fridge, trash compactor, coffee maker and a sink with garbage disposal. Plates, pots, utensils, coffee and tea are provided as well as some condiments. Also includes AC/Heat plus a washer and dryer. Laundry soap and fabric softener are available for your use.
To make your sleep more restful you will enjoy a Select Comfort queen bed with a remote control to customize your mattress preference. Extra pillows are in the closet along with extra blankets. There is also an super-large shower with a private toilette area.
There are three ceiling fans. One in the living room, the bedroom and near the kitchen. Living room has two Lazy Boy recliners, Cable TV with access to all types of music.
When you stay in La Casita it is more than a just a place to stay. It is an unforgettable experience!
We take extra care to disinfect frequently touched surfaces between reservations.
Smoking is allowed in outside areas only.
Private Jacuzzi located down 44 steps next to Wild Holly Creek. Daily use fee $30 paid directly to host.
Work remotely in a relaxed environment surrounded by cozy work areas.
There are several areas to hike. In Alpine there is Wright's Field an easy hike. A more difficult hike is to the top of Viejas Mountain. Allow 3.5 to 4 hours for Viejas.
We welcome well behaved, friendly dogs. ($30 a day per dog, max. 3 dogs). Your dog can run free in our two acre totally fenced in habitat. Boarding fee is paid directly to host.
Fun Activity, visit nearby San Diego Animal Rescue. A Private Zoo with over 200 animals nestled in Alpine's foot hills. For animal lovers of all ages, where you can interact and feed most of the animals. There website is www.childrensnatureretreat.org
For a list of all local attractions and events please go to www.VisitAlpine.org.
La Casita is totally private for our guests. A romantic, secluded hide-a-way including two fireplaces and private Jacuzzi ($30 daily use fee). Featuring Old Mexico décor surrounded by majestic trees and sweeping panoramic mountain views.
Enjoy your own private golf course. Great for practicing chipping shots. In the shed there is a wedge, a nine iron, tees and golf balls or bring your own clubs. Golf is Free for your enjoyment.
If you are bringing your work we have Free Wifi and several cozy and comfortable work areas. There is a large well lit desk inside La Casita and tables and chairs on both decks. Take your work to the other side of the preserve, next to the golf course, and sit under a large shade tree or in a recliner in the shed.
Take a walk down the paths and over the bridge to the golf course. Listen to the birds and watch the wildlife.
Our wisteria blooms during the month of April and blankets the trees with lavender flowers while the sweet fragrance of the wisteria permeates the air.
During the month of November and December the California Holly/Christmas Berries (Toyon) are ablaze with little red berries. Fifteen old grove toyons grow along Wild Holly Creek. Some are over 100 years old.
La Casita, is a 650 sq. ft. private retreat including upper and lower decks. Fireplace has remote control and can be viewed from living room and from the bedroom. The outside deck is off the living room and includes a chase lounge, two patio chairs and a table for two for out-side dining. Great place to enjoy your morning coffee while you watch and listen to the birds. You will feel like you are sitting in a tree house.
There is also an upstairs deck, we call the “Crow’s Nest” which includes a BBQ with two chairs, a chaise lounge and two tables. This is your best view where you can see the golf course surrounded by a forest of trees with cape honeysuckle peeking out through the branches.
At night you can sit outside and view a star studded sky. If you play the guitar you will find one in the living room, tuned and ready to play.
You have a full kitchen with all the amenities; large oven, microwave, fridge, trash compactor, coffee maker and a sink with garbage disposal. Plates, pots, utensils, coffee and tea are provided as well as some condiments. Also includes AC/Heat plus a washer and dryer. Laundry soap and fabric softener are available for your use.
To make your sleep more restful you will enjoy a Select Comfort queen bed with a remote control to customize your mattress preference. Extra pillows are in the closet along with extra blankets. There is also an super-large shower with a private toilette area.
There are three ceiling fans. One in the living room, the bedroom and near the kitchen. Living room has two Lazy Boy recliners, Cable TV with access to all types of music.
When you stay in La Casita it is more than a just a place to stay. It is an unforgettable experience!
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Amenities
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Infants are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Intimate Weddings only with a max of 15 people.
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Well behaved dogs 20lbs max 3, over 20lbs 2 dogs.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please sign the guest book and leave the key in the door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Intimate Weddings only with a max of 15 people.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Alpine
Located in Alpine, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Viejas Bowl and Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Viejas Outlet Center and Parkway Plaza. Boomers El Cajon and The Water Conservation Garden are also worth visiting.
ALPINE, CA
What's nearby
- Alpine Branch San Diego County Library - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Viejas Casino - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
- Viejas Outlet Center - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
- Sycuan Casino - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
- Barona Casino - 26 min drive - 31.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Caffe Adesso - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Casino Inn Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
- Crobean Cafe & Bakery - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
15 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brannon W.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect !
Brannon W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan H.
18 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Dan H.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy B.
7 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property!
Nancy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
geoff b.
6 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners were wonderful to help get us situated and checked in. Also nice to talk to.
geoff b.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris S., Redlands, CA
6 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living in the trees.
Chris S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert B., Homer Alaska USA
23 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise getaway
Robert B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ian D.
11 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even more beautiful in person
Ian D.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Eric B.
14 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini Resort!
Eric B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chad F.
10 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Carletta's!!!
Chad F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn D.
13 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Kathryn D.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
kathy h.
12 August 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Privacy in a forest like setting.
kathy h.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jill A.
18 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and Magical Place
Jill A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C M.
20 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Joseph C M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Erika C.
12 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom & Daughter Weekend Getaway
Erika C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Elissa S.
27 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space, excellent hosts!
Elissa S.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top VRBO experience
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
15 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful secluded get away.
Heather M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tim R.
20 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true gem
Tim R.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jonathon D.
28 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Jonathon D.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
incredible property
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Scott C.
24 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away!
Scott C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Andrea D.
15 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alpine Oasis
Andrea D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kipling M.
27 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The listing looks great, but the reality was even greater!
Kipling M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
28 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect.
Katie C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
About the host
Hosted by Carlette Anderson

I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Attended High School of Art and Design in Manhattan and went to Jacksonville University in Florida where I majored in Health and Physical Education and became a high school PE teacher. Lived in Germany for three years and El Salvador, Central America for six years. Moved to San Diego in 1980 and married JC on April 25, 1986. We purchased our property in Alpine in March 1993 and built La Casita in 2005.
Why they chose this property
We purchased this property because of the topography. It took us about two years to clear out the poison out, scrub brush, dead trees and dead bushes. What you see today is a labor of love. We planted just about every tree and plant you see. God gave us the oaks, willows, toyons and a variety of native plants. My husband, JC, seeded the golf course which is his pride and glory. I call the Golf Course "JC's Park." When we planted the trees they were very small. Today some are over 50 feet tall. The bushes, we planted, were all one gallons and now they also are quite massive. We knew it was going to be nice but had no idea just how nice. You will have to judge for yourself when you stay with us.
We call our place "Las Tres Palmas" and our preserve "Wild Holly Creek." This is actually the official name for our creek. When Jon Green, Director of Alpine's Back Country Land Trust, was mapping all the creeks in Alpine he told me that our creek did not have a name. I told him that we named it "Wild Holly Creek" in 1994. We named it that because God gave us 15 native Wild Holly trees (Toyon, Heteromeles arbutifolia) that grow along the creek. Some are over 100 years old. During November and December the trees are ablaze with little red berries.
On January 17, 1994 our garden was certified by the National Wildlife Federation. Alpine was designated the Nations First Community Wildlife Habitat on May 1, 1999. We learned that "Wild Holly Creek" is Alpine's First Certified Wildlife Habitat and feel honored to have this designation. Today I am the Director of Alpine's Community Wildlife Habitat Program. I give two lectures a year at the library, one for children in April, teaching children about Monarch butterflies and one in October for adults where I talk about what to plant in Alpine and to certify your garden. I continue to encourage Alpine residents to certify their garden so Alpine can keep their designation with NWF as the Nation's First Community Wildlife Habitat.
We call our place "Las Tres Palmas" and our preserve "Wild Holly Creek." This is actually the official name for our creek. When Jon Green, Director of Alpine's Back Country Land Trust, was mapping all the creeks in Alpine he told me that our creek did not have a name. I told him that we named it "Wild Holly Creek" in 1994. We named it that because God gave us 15 native Wild Holly trees (Toyon, Heteromeles arbutifolia) that grow along the creek. Some are over 100 years old. During November and December the trees are ablaze with little red berries.
On January 17, 1994 our garden was certified by the National Wildlife Federation. Alpine was designated the Nations First Community Wildlife Habitat on May 1, 1999. We learned that "Wild Holly Creek" is Alpine's First Certified Wildlife Habitat and feel honored to have this designation. Today I am the Director of Alpine's Community Wildlife Habitat Program. I give two lectures a year at the library, one for children in April, teaching children about Monarch butterflies and one in October for adults where I talk about what to plant in Alpine and to certify your garden. I continue to encourage Alpine residents to certify their garden so Alpine can keep their designation with NWF as the Nation's First Community Wildlife Habitat.
What makes this property unique
Also located in Alpine. Sky Falconry (interact with raptors), Lions, Tigers and Bears, (sanctuary for rescued animals), For a list of all local attractions and events please go to www.VisitAlpine.org.
Viejas Casino and Resort includes several restaurants and is about a 15 minute drive.
Abundant restaurants right in Alpine. Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, American, Bar-B-Que. You name it we have it. All do take out. You can also use Door Dash for delivery.
I am Alpine's historian. In 2009 I wrote a book about the history of Alpine titled, My Alpine. There is a copy in La Casita. If you are into history I can give you a private tour of the John DeWitt Historic Museum and or our Historic Town Hall built in 1899. Donations are accepted for the tours. This money goes to the Alpine Historical Society for the Museum tour and to the Alpine Woman's Club for the Town Hall tour.
If you have any questions please ask me. I am here to make your stay the best ever.
Viejas Casino and Resort includes several restaurants and is about a 15 minute drive.
Abundant restaurants right in Alpine. Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, American, Bar-B-Que. You name it we have it. All do take out. You can also use Door Dash for delivery.
I am Alpine's historian. In 2009 I wrote a book about the history of Alpine titled, My Alpine. There is a copy in La Casita. If you are into history I can give you a private tour of the John DeWitt Historic Museum and or our Historic Town Hall built in 1899. Donations are accepted for the tours. This money goes to the Alpine Historical Society for the Museum tour and to the Alpine Woman's Club for the Town Hall tour.
If you have any questions please ask me. I am here to make your stay the best ever.
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