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Artsy Custom Home. Central to San Diego Beaches; Mts; Desert

Open living area is light & bright. High & vaulted ceilings add to artsy flare

Bar has solid Granite top great for Snacks, Games or addl Dining

Gourmet Kitchen- Maple Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances. Dining seats 6

Addl sitting area across from bar. Bedrooms are private on opposite ends house

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Artsy Custom Home. Central to San Diego Beaches; Mts; Desert

Ramona 'Valley of the Sun' is located in the foothills of San Diego.
Blue Sky, fog free days, make this an all year round vacation spot.
The cottage is 15 minutes from San Diego Safari Park ( Wild Animal Park). In the early 1900's the neighborhood was a weekend vacation spot for San Diego 'city folk'.

The 1600 sq ft cottage was built in 2009 with a modified Craftsman flare. It was lovingly designed & furnished by the owners. Vaulted & high ceilings, skylights, big windows, natural maple cabinetry, & natural limestone flooring make the open space living area very light & bright. The gourmet kitchen is fully equip for big or small cooking & dining needs.
**Internet speed is 10 Mbps.

The master bedroom has a king size bed & is en-suite. The bathroom is tiled & has a huge shower. A sliding glass door leads to a covered deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee or tea. The guest bedroom has 2 twin beds. The adjacent bathroom has a bath tub & shower. The bedrooms are separated by the living area. Both bedrooms have hard wood floors. The living area has a queen size sofa bed & flat screen TV. The laundryroom is equipt with washer, dryer, sink, built-in ironing board & iron. The covered front porch is a great place for watching amazing sun sets, spotting a wild turkey or listening to dove coo.

In Ramona there are golf courses, hiking trails, antique shops, parks, grocery stores, restaurants, wine tasting vineyards, horseback riding & a new library. 20-60 minutes from Ramona there are movie theaters, the San Diego Zoo, Legoland, Sea World, Old Town, Sea Port Village, San Diego Harbor, Balboa Park & Museums, Shelter & Harbor Island, Point Loma Lighthouse, Deep Sea Fishing, Historical Missions, The Old Globe, Lycium & Lamb's Players theaters, San Diego Beaches & activities, sporting events, music concerts, Palomar Observatory, Mt town of Julian, Laguna Mts, Gambling casinos & outlet shopping, & Anza Borrego State Park (desert). 90 minutes away is Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mtn; Palm Springs, La Brea Tar Pits, Scripps Institute of Oceanography & much more.

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Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Possibly after owner consent

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Pets must be approved prior to booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Leave keys on dining room table.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets allowed if approved by owner prior to booking. Pet Fee $10 per day. Parties/events allowed ONLY with owner approval.

For stays over 1 month- professional cleaning required every 2 weeks. Fee $150 . Arranged by host and with guest.

No garbage in trash compactor. Trash receptacles on side of house. All pet poo must be removed from property and placed in trash receptacles.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Possibly after owner consent

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ramona

Located in Ramona, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Wildlife Research Center and San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.

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Ramona, CA

What's nearby

Ramona Community Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery - 19 min drive - 14.6 km
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 27 min drive - 25.7 km
Anza Borrego Desert State Park - 55 min drive - 55.5 km
Del Mar Racetrack - 62 min drive - 60.3 km

Getting around

San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪Smoking Cannon Brewery - ‬6 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artsy Custom Home. Central to San Diego Beaches; Mts; Desert pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Artsy Custom Home. Central to San Diego Beaches; Mts; Desert?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Artsy Custom Home. Central to San Diego Beaches; Mts; Desert on 1 April 2027 start from NZ$388, 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 Artsy Custom Home. Central to San Diego Beaches; Mts; Desert?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Artsy Custom Home. Central to San Diego Beaches; Mts; Desert?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artsy Custom Home. Central to San Diego Beaches; Mts; Desert?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artsy Custom Home. Central to San Diego Beaches; Mts; Desert located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ramona Community Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Guy B Woodward Museum. Lenora Winery and Salerno Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lawrence c.

13 April 2023

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

Very nice place to stay.

We were able to get out about to visit a lot of the area even San Diego Zoo Safari Park just down the road.

Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

21 July 2023

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

Great place for dogs

Great hosts, great space!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

David W.

21 August 2023

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

Week in Ramona

Loved the area.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 June 2022

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

Perfect home away from home

House and owners were awesome! So clean, well kept and great location! Will definitely rent again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2022

Very thoughtful guests. Any host would be pleased to have them as guests.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

10 March 2024

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

Great central location

Very nice property situated central to many great attractions and lots to do. P & L

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice D.

26 January 2023

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

Great house!

The house is beautiful and very nicely laid out. It was easy to get to downtown for meals and access to the highway is very easy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

christina v.

30 June 2023

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

Temporary Home

We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable VRBO! The house is very clean and we really liked having access to a garage for our cars. The kitchen is well stocked and we enjoyed spening time in the kitchen and great room as a family. The hosts were responsive, very kind, and easy to work with!

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

15 July 2022

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

Peaceful, lovely home

We loved our stay. It was the perfect home base for my kids and I while we visited with family and prepare to move to the area. The house is very clean, feels spacious and had everything we needed including a yard for our dog. The neighborhood is quiet and very peaceful and my kids loved seeing the horses and the sheep down the street. We had a wonderful experience.

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022

It’s our hope that a stay with us includes everything we’d like when we book stays away from home. Glad you enjoyed the neighborhood. Welcome back anytime!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence K.

16 August 2022

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

Visiting the grandkids

The property served our purposes well for our time with the grandkids. The home is open and worked well for the kids and 2 small dogs. The fenced backyard was a plus for the dogs. The hosts were gracious and helpful with our questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2022

Thoughtful people that communicated well and left the house very nice at check out. Any host would be pleased to have them as guests.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

9 October 2019

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

Perfect home - meets all your needs!

The home is warm, comfortable, well furnished, spacious in a great location - exactly as shown in the listing! The owners [Richard and Bev] are outstanding home owners/property managers. They made the entire rental process and stay SUPER enjoyable and easy!! We look forward to staying at their home again in 9 months for another family event in the area!! Thank you Richard and Bev!!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020

It was our pleasure having you all as guests. Folks like you- make hosting a vacation rental enjoyable. Thank you leaving the house so tidy! We look forward to your return in June.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael san m.

8 September 2022

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

Sancturary in Ranch country.

Very nice layout of the house. It has great counter tops of granite with hues of various olives and pimento. The floors have fossilized squid and other prehistoric creatures. The kitchen is very nice.

Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F.

18 October 2023

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

Perfect Stay In Every Way

This was my first experience in a vacation rental and it could not have been any better. Bev and Richard are wonderfully welcoming and responsive hosts — their home is immaculate, so comfortable, so thoughtfully stocked with EVERYTHING and ANYTHING one could possibly want/need —especially when there for an extended stay as I was. The house is beautiful and exactly as depicted in the photos. And dogs are welcome! I cannot imagine staying anywhere else when visiting Ramona. Thank you Bev and Richard!

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

23 July 2022

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Short stay

We stayed at the Weekend Villa for the week. Very spacious home for our family of 4. House was adequately stocked. Kitchen was great!! Everything we needed to prepare our meals with ease! Highway is located behind the house but it didnt bother us. We had our coffee on the front porch every morning and it was so peaceful to just sit and relax. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022

Appreciate these thoughtful guests! Welcome to come and enjoy another holiday anytime.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese V.

11 January 2023

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Little Gem

We had a very nice stay in this comfortable home. The property was very clean and had a nice layout. The kitchen was beautiful. The living area was open and spacious, and had plenty of natural light. The entry garden was charming. Overall, we thought it was a great value. One of the best things about staying at this property was the responsiveness and thoughtfulness of the owners. They took extra measures to help us have a lovely Christmas stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2023

Our pleasure having you as guests!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael san m.

27 March 2022

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

rural

It is a small house that is very nice. There is a fenced-in backyard for the dog. This rural area has horses, lamas, goats, chickens, and wild turkeys. The only thing that I did not like was that the house was close to the highway.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022

In addition to Micheal’s review, he stated when booking that he & his mom live in a nice large house in a local coastal location. (The vacation rental is 1660 sq ft.) He left an email, after their 28 day stay, that read “Thank you so very much for letting us stay here. It is so much better than the house we rented in San Diego the previous month. We are hoping our evil neighbor has grown up & we won’t have to rent again. If we do have to rent again, we will be looking to stay here again.” His mom left a hand written note, along with a pot of bulbs with instructions for storing & planting, that read in part- “As an old interior designer I have enjoyed the quaint elegance & the many little surprises that you left for us.”

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

17 March 2023

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

Airy, spacious, comfortable

We loved this airy, spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained house, which was perfect for our two-month stay in north San Diego County. The floorpan is ideal for two couples or a family: master bedroom/bath + separate laundry room at one end, second bedroom/bath at the other end, and a large, well-equipped kitchen, dining area, TV area, and sitting area in the center. While the location is a distance from coastal areas, San Diego proper, and the airport, it is nicely situated for exploring the Ramona Valley wine country, and it's close to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2023

Enjoyed hosting you! Welcome back anytime.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

15 January 2020

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

Beautiful home "away from home"!

We spent 10 days in Richard and Bev's stunning home. We arrived Christmas Eve to find a welcome basket, Christmas decorations and even a small Christmas tree! The home is beautifully decorated with every need thought of! The kitchen has every appliance, kitchen tool, and dishware you could possibly use. It is bright and cheery even though we didn't have the typical sunny, warm CA weather. We enjoyed hosting our son and his fiancee, who live in Ramona, in this relaxing atmosphere. Thank you, Richard and Bev, for making our trip so special! We are already looking forward to our next visit in your splendid home.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020

Marie, Thank you for your most kind review. It means a lot to have guests that appreciate and enjoy the thought we put into making our home what we consider special. We hope you’ll stay again one day. Kindest Regards, Bev and Richard

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

22 May 2023

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

Wonderful place to stay in Ramona

Such a beautiful home! We spent a long weekend in Ramona for a wedding and this was the perfect place for our family of six. The location is only a couple miles to the main part of Ramona, the house was spotless, the front garden is gorgeous, the beds were very comfortable, the kitchen had all the necessities, and there was even a little welcome basket with snacks and coffee. The hosts were very accomodating and kind. The backyard is fully fenced, which was perfect for our dog. I loved the big kitchen, comfy master bed, big master bedroom (we had two pack n plays in there for our little children and still plenty of room!), and really appreciated the ability to use the laundry room (even stocked with laundry soap, an iron, and an ironing board for when i needed to iron our wedding attire). My two older kids stayed in the second room and loved that they got their own seperate beds. We had such a great stay and we will definitely be back for another stay next time we are in the area.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023

Thank you for your stay and lovely review. We appreciate having you as guests! We strive hard to maintain a vacation home that we ourselves would enjoy visiting.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

2 May 2021

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

Fantastic Home

Richard and Beverlys home was more than we ever thought it might be. The neighborhood is great, the views from the windows are incredible. There is everything, well almost everything in the drawers and cupboards, but they didn't have a rice cooker lol. There is a slight draw back with the home's location, if you don't mind the traffic noise, because Hwy 78 is less than 500 feet out your back door, but for us it was a minor issue, with the view and scenery being right out your back door. I would recommend this home to anyone staying in the Ramona area, we stayed 30 days waiting for the completion of our home being built. Thank You Richard for our talks and coming by a couple of times. The pictures and description are spot on, beautiful front yard, I can't say enough of how happy we were to stay here, Thanks again Richard and Beverly.....Gordon & Jaynee....

Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

25 May 2023

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

More spacious than pictures show, lovely views from every window, secure backyard for doggies.

My husband, myself, and my mother were here for 10 days in May 2023 with my two doggies for my son's wedding nearby. It is down a quaint country road, on our walks we saw some friendly goats, sheep & horses a few houses away. The house was much more spacious than the pictures show. Tons of counter space in the kitchen. Lots of kitchenware-- they have everything we needed and more. Very clean, beds were very comfortable. Very long counter in laundry room so that all the wedding stuff we were storing fit there and didn't take over the house, although there was plenty of room in the 2-car garage as well. There is some road noise from the highway but this didn't bother us at all- only noticed it during commute times if we had the back door to the porch open. We kept the window blinds pulled up the whole time to take in the wonderful views from every angle. It was a peaceful, lovely time there, and when in Ramona, we will stay here again.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023

We appreciate having guests that enjoy their stays. It’s important to us as hosts to attempt to offer all the amenities that we ourselves value when we’re traveling as guests.

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Max & Connie J.

20 March 2013

A great place!

The internet picture does not do the place justice, as the front has been beautifully landscaped since that picture was taken. The house was clean and well furnished, with comfortable beds, and nice linens. We used the washer and dryer, the garage, the kitchen, the back porch, and found everything in good working order and comfortable. We also used the very nice gas grill on 2 occasions, it also worked great. The set up of the house suited our needs perfectly, as we had 1 couple and 2 sisters traveling to Ramona to visit family. When we arrived, it was about,10.00 PM, and I had talked to Richard and he was very gracious in accomodating our late arrival. What a nice surprise to find milk, eggs, coffee, bread, and oatmeal, all we needed to start the next day, I would recommend this house, it would also work well for a small family. We did visit Ramona and ate in the local cafe, and shopped in the antique stores, and bought strawberries and lettuce at the farmers market. Safari park was a fun place for anyone, and Ramona is only about an hour from the ocean in Carlsbad, And we were able to entertain family easily and they too enjoyed the house.We Hoosiers had a wonderful time in California. And if you need to buy groceries, Staters is a fantastic store.

Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020

We enjoyed having you all as our guests. Glad you experienced Ramona and the San Diego area during your stay. We welcome you back anytime!

Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie G.

12 March 2023

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

Très bien situé

Très bien situé en bord de canal. Grande maison avec parc agréable. Dommage, pour un séminaire de travail, pas de connexion wifi… La description sur le site , ne correspond pas à la taille des lits… Personne pour l’accueil et le départ très agréable

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2023

Hélas un mauvais coup d'Orange nous aura effectivement privé de Wi-Fi ce week-end là pour la première et j'espère la dernière fois en 15 ans. Pour les tailles de lit, nous vérifierons la description du site et la corrigerons si nécessaire. La différence ne m'avait pas encore été signalée jusqu'à présent.

Verified

8/10 Good

Patti M.

16 December 2022

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Very nice

This was our home away from home to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family. The home was nice with plenty of room to gather. Our communication with the owners was great before and during our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

12 October 2022

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

Ramona Vacation

We were in town for a family wedding. The house was very clean and perfect for our stay. The Clausers were great about responding to questions prior to our stay. We would stay here again. Thanks for a stress-free trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

26 September 2022

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Very happy

The property was wonderful and fit our needs for six people. Very clean and a well kept property. Our only disappointment was due to not having handicap bars in the shower and not enough outdoor deck chairs.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard Clauser

Richard & Beverly began independent travel at a young age. Experiencing the world & its people has become their passion. They've rented vacation apartments in many different countries, together, with family, & with friends. Introducing their 8 grand children to foreign & domestic travel is one of their favorite past times. Bev & Dick are native Californians- born & raised in San Diego county. They've lived 60+ years in Ramona where they raised 3 children. They work as a team, owning & operating a successful real estate brokerage for 26 years.

Why they chose this property

We built the house with retirement in mind. Ramona is convenient to all of San Diego county. It is less than an hour away from beaches, mountains & desert. The sunny weather is close to perfect. We travel to experience winter :)

What makes this property unique

Although close to conveniences, the area is quiet & serene. Nature can be enjoyed or you can drive 15 minutes to major shopping & movie theaters. Our location is really central to all of San Diego County.

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10/10 Excellent

lawrence c.

Very nice place to stay.

lawrence c.

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Great place for dogs

Anne H.

8/10 Good

David W.

Week in Ramona

David W.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect home away from home

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Great central location

Phil G.

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice D.

Great house!

Beatrice D.

10/10 Excellent

christina v.

Temporary Home

christina v.

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Peaceful, lovely home

Erica M.

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence K.

Visiting the grandkids

Lawrence K.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Perfect home - meets all your needs!