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Casita in beautiful Elfin Forest, hiking trails, 20 min to Beach

Holiday home in Escondido with fireplace

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

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Elfin Forest, CA

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

About this property

Casita in beautiful Elfin Forest, hiking trails, 20 min to Beach

Our lovely two bedroom/two bathroom Casita is situated on a peaceful and charming Hacienda in rural Elfin Forest.

The Casita is beautifully furnished, it has a fully equipped kitchen and a private garden with view of the surrounding hills.

The property features gorgeous mountain vistas and a view of the private horse facilities on property.

Enjoy the wonderful hiking and mountain biking trails accessible from the property and indulge in the tranquility of Elfin Forest, the nature gem in Northern San Diego County.

Beautiful Elfin Forest Reserve is less than a 5 minute drive away.

Get away from the bustling crowds while enjoying proximity to all of San Diego County's attractions and beaches.

Our Casita is located 20 Minutes from Southern California's famous surf spots and stunning beaches, 40 minutes to Downtown San Diego, 25 minutes to San Diego Wild Animal Park, 25 minutes to Del Mar Racetrack, 20 minutes to Legoland. There are various Golf courses nearby.

Keywords: Quiet, Charming, Hacienda-Style, Peaceful,
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Property # 225291vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Escondido

Escondido is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Carlsbad State Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack, and consider making time for Del Mar Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Elfin Forest, CA

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 30 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CSUSM Kellogg Library - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bridges - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Tuesday Night Beer Society - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪One More Bite Dumpling - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita in beautiful Elfin Forest, hiking trails, 20 min to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Casita in beautiful Elfin Forest, hiking trails, 20 min to Beach?

As of 3 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casita in beautiful Elfin Forest, hiking trails, 20 min to Beach on 4 October 2026 start from NZ$1,477, 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.

What time is check-in at Casita in beautiful Elfin Forest, hiking trails, 20 min to Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita in beautiful Elfin Forest, hiking trails, 20 min to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casita in beautiful Elfin Forest, hiking trails, 20 min to Beach located?

Situated in Escondido, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Double Peak Park, Stone Brewing and Palomar Medical Center. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and Lake San Marcos Executive Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful views and very peaceful!

The Casita was comfortable, thoughtfully furnished, and very private and peaceful. The owners were very good with communications and very helpful without at all being intrusive. Local hiking was a nice way to start a day's worth of activities. In short an amazing and welcome way to visit San Diego!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

The property hosts are caring and helpful. They live on the property and are very helpful if problems arise. The location is peaceful and serene. There is easy access to many hiking/walking trails. The layout of the casita is great for traveling with a friend due to the en-suite 2 full baths and separate bedrooms. The house is equipped with most everything you will need for a relaxing stay. Its a great location for some peaceful downtime in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet retreat

After driving on SanDiego freeways it was great to end up in among the Trees ,patio and enjoy quiet . Being kind of remote made us enjoy the solitude. Stores and restaurants are about 12-15 minutes away to the east . To the west there is an Albertsons at about 3 miles. Sandra was great! This is a nice casita
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

The Casita was everything we could have hoped for. Beautiful property, a few minutes out of the city but close enough to hop around to beaches hiking and activities. The place was very spacious, much bigger than it looks in pictures. The bedrooms were huge, 2 full baths, and a large great room with kitchen. The kitchen was modern and well stocked for cooking. Furniture was really comfortable. There's a laundry machine in the garage. The courtyard is private with furniture, a grill, a land plenty of shade thanks to the enormous tree out front. One thing to note: there was no TV. We actually enjoyed this as we sat outside most of the time and played games and puzzles that were in the Casita. The host made this place special. She sat with us and we shared stories of travel and hobbies. Very friendly and accommodating. Our family with kids (1yr and 5yr) had no issues at all with sleeping or entertainment for our 3-night stay. Sometimes in the city the trains, light or outside noises keep them up, but everyone had such a good time here. Access to the property is a little confusing, but the host has directions on the listing. The roads in the area feel like long private driveways. After only one wrong turn we found it pretty easily, and the area is super safe so we weren't worried. Next time we're in the Carlsbad / San Diego area again, this is the first place I'll look to book my stay! Absolutely phenomenal all around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Hi Nate, thank you so much for your positive review. It was a great pleasure having you and your lovely family stay with us. We hope to welcome you again soon in Elfin Forest. Sandra, Jeano & Lasse
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

Such a charming guest house with lots of privacy and comfort! Very accommodating hostess and everything you would need for a short or long-term stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hidden Gem

The Casita is tucked away in the beautiful Elfin Forest Community, and is one of the best decisions we made this trip. The Casita is surrounded by amazing landscaping, and offers wonderful views of the city. We woke up each morning with a view of the mountains out our windows. It is not your typical California atmosphere... meaning we were not on a beach, but were surrounded by trees and trails. We enjoyed sitting on the patio, playing cards and taking in the perfect California weather. Inside, the Casita is fully stocked and decorated with care. Coming from NJ for a wedding, we had several outfits that needed a good ironing. The owners supplied an iron, ironing board, washer and dryer, and so much more. The bedrooms are spacious and clean, each with its own bathroom, as well. All of us woke up in the morning and commented about how nice and quiet it was. The owners have horses a little further down on the property, so we took a walk down to look at them - a very cool experience. It was about 10 minutes to the nearest grocery store, which we went to the first day, and stocked up on essentials. The Casita has a full kitchen, so I was able to make breakfast for everyone in the morning. We were warned not to leave food around the Casita because of little critters that may be tempted to come in. We were also told there might be snakes or coyotes at night. However, we didn’t run into any of those issues. Since you are immersed in nature, I can see how it would be possible, but no bugs or critters in sight. I would 100% recommend for a nice, quiet, relaxing visit. My fiancée and I would love to be able to go back. Thank you Sandra for letting us stay in your beautiful home :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property

Loved the casita. It Is a beautiful property. Two comments that would make it perfect, would be 1) to install sensor lights on the path outside along the pathway to the gate in; it is dark at night and the step could be a hazard. 2) To have dark curtains in the living room. If a 5th person is sleeping on the couch, It is pretty bright, which is nice in the morning unless you are trying to sleep. Over all , the place is comfortable, spacious, and beautiful. The owners are very nice and hospitable. We had a bbq and completed one of their puzzles. It was a good stay and we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paradise!

Absolutely loved this casita! The home is set in a beautiful area close to the 15 and the 5 freeways to get you all over San Diego, but totally feels remote and peaceful. The home is fully stocked, my wife and I are big cookers and we had absolutely everything we needed. Sandra, the owner was so sweet and checked in on on when we arrived to make sure we didn't need anything and was available via text/phone. I wanted to stay for a month! I will be back for sure, thank you Sandra!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderfully beautiful and peaceful

This Casita is large and comfortable; is very well kept and well appointed with all the amenities of home. So nice to come back to the quiet after a day in traffic site seeing up and down the coast of CA. You will like Sandra; forthcoming with any info you need. She warned us being in the country we may encounter a mouse in the house! We have a 6 lb Yorkie who will take on any mouse no matter the cost. To her dismay, there were never any mice any where. I would and will stay in this Casita again & again. Thank you Sandra, we enjoyed meeting you. Take good care.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic home away from home for travel nurses!

My housemate/travel buddy and I stayed at the Casita while on contract at Palomar Medical Center. Sandra and her family made our stay comfortable and relaxing; it was a true home away from home. Pet friendly and spacious with a cute patio and barbecue, the house is perfect for an extended stay. Super quiet, walking paths close by, and stars at night were fantastic. Exploring San Diego was great, beaches are just a short drive away for those gorgeous sunsets. I highly suggest beer lovers tour the North County breweries!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A comfortable, spacious home in a beautiful setting. Super friendly and helpful host

Staying in the casita was a wonderful experience. Sandra was a warm, friendly and gracious host. We felt well taken care of while also enjoying a sense of complete privacy. The house was well-equipped and thoughtfully designed. The location was perfect - in a rural area, almost wilderness in feel, with great hiking opportunities close at hand. Yet it's in easy driving distance of the Pacific coast, with all the attractions of North County San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property

We stayed here while my daughter attended a camp at the San Diego Safari Park. The property is beautiful. The casita is clean and spacious. Check in and check out was seamless. We enjoyed the Elfin Forest Reserve, Safari Park, Carlsbad outlets and Encinitas Beach while we stayed at the casita. Everything was a short drive. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place

My husband and I stayed here along with my daughter and her fiance for 5 days over New Years. The peaceful location and the casita itself were wonderful. We loved the convenience of hiking in the Elfin forest recreational reserve down the road with our two small dogs one day while watching the surfers on the coast another day. Sandra's place is very clean, comfortable, and spacious feeling. We would recommend staying here to anyone wanting some peace and quiet in a beautiful California setting.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Escape the crowds!

My family and I stayed at the casita for three months while my wife worked in California for a year. Although we initially lived in a rental house near the beach in Carlsbad before moving to this house, we loved being in the Elfin Forest area much better than the beach! The beach area was generally crowded and noisy with car traffic and the train. In contrast, the casita is located in a relatively remote area that will give you an idea of what much of California looked like before 40 million people moved in. The views from the windows were amazing and I loved not having to listen to noise pollution every day. There were many miles of hiking/biking trails that ran along streams and uninhabited hills. Living here was truly something that we will never forget. The casita was perfect for what we needed: very clean, fully furnished, and had all the necessary amenities such as A/C and washer/dryer. Albertson’s (in San Elijo village) was about a 5 minute drive from the casita and the beach was about 20-25 minute drive. Sandra and Jeano (owners) were friendly, accommodating, hospitable, and very responsive to minor issues that came up during our stay. In addition, the owners were very respectful of our privacy during our stay. Overall, we would not hesitate to stay here again if we return to southern California…we loved every minute of it!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Home Away From Home

We stayed here for a week and felt like it was our home away from home. We brought our two Chihuahua's with us and they just loved the yard. The casita was just perfect for us and Sandra was such a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. It had everything we needed and then some.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing!

The owners are absolutely charming and the premisses is exquisite. A wonderful place to spend a long week (or more) enjoying everything San Diego has to offer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great for families, too!

This is such an excellent alternative to staying in a hotel. It made the trip for my husband and me. Our children--6 and 4--also loved it. It's only about 20 minutes from Legoland, the Zoo Safari Park, and the Encinitas Beach, so it's very convenient. Yet it's a rural setting with beautiful views and horses on the property. Having a kitchen, two bedrooms (one with a toddler bed) and a small yard are great bonuses for a family. The small nearby town of San Elijo has a supermarket and also has a playground and splash pad. We wish we could find such ideal accommodations everywhere we travel!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful, quiet and very comfortable!

Stayed here for 3 nights in February and couldn't have asked for more: The Casita is very nicely appointed, very clean and actually roomier than expected. The grounds are perfectly maintained, and the owners are extremely helpful. Even though they do allow pets, the house was absolutely spotless (which is not always the case with pet-friendly accommodations). This is a little gem with a lot of privacy, a great place to relax, enjoy the mountain views, go for a hike or drive down to the beach, too. Highly recommend!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and Relaxing getaway

Recently my husband and I and our 2 small dogs had an extended 30 stay at this amazing casita. The owners were so wonderful and made our stay very comfortable. The casita was perfect. There was a small enclosed yard for us to relax in in the evening and the beds were comfortable. The property is so beautiful with many wonderful trails to hike. You are centrally located between the 5 and the 15 freeways so you have easy access to all the sites of San Diego and Orange County. You are 5 to 10 minutes from a market and a few local restaurants. If you want to truly relax without the noise and bustle of the city we highly recommend this property.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Travelers home away from home

My wife and I along with our well behaved traveling partners (dogs) have had the pleasure of staying for our third time at this beautifully appointed not so little casita. Here is our review; PRO's Very quiet ,private, great views out of large picture windows, vaulted ceilings comfy beds, great yard, fantastic walking and hiking right out the front door, nice people to deal with! CON's It's not a two minute drive to Starbucks in the morning (should have been listed above). If you expect a wood fire, the fireplace cannot be used. And last, if you cant sleep without hotel doors slamming at 2:00 AM or the constant din of city noise this place may not be for you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay

This little casita was perfect. Two bedrooms, two baths, living/dinning area, and a nice kitchen made our stay great and for a great price. The casita was clean. The outside area was quiet and peaceful. The pictures do not do it justice. Will stay again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Casita

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Casita and would recommend it to anyone. This is a beautiful quiet spot and the house and grounds are very well-maintained. The owners were very helpful. We plan on going back when we go to the area again.

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Hosted by Sandra Bartsch

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