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Gorgeous A-frame cabin overlooking Lake Cuyamaca with Cedar Hot Tub, Pool Table and luxe amenities.

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Cedar hot tub with mountain views!
Gorgeous A-frame cabin with beautiful views from every corner of the main and loft levels!
You can't beat sunsets on the deck here!
Game room
We are obsessed with this space.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10200.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Julian, CA
  • Popular LocationCuyamaca Rancho State Park14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Ysabel Mission6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Cuyamaca7 min drive
  • AirportBorrego Springs, CA (BXS-Borrego Valley)80 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous A-frame cabin overlooking Lake Cuyamaca with Cedar Hot Tub, Pool Table and luxe amenities.

Welcome to the Dark Moon Chalet - luxury in Julian!

Follow us at @saltandskylodgingco :)

The Dark Moon Chalet is newly renovated A-Frame cabin overlooking Lake Cuyamaca with incredible views including the sunset! This gorgeous cabin is loaded with luxury amenities and upscale furnishings. Family friendly, dog friendly and perfect for a girls or boys trip or a relaxing getaway to the mountains. Just 1 hour outside of San Diego, but you feel like you are far away in a mountain chalet.
GUESTS WITH DOGS:

Two dogs maximum! If you bring a dog you are required to pay a $150 pet fee.

We love dogs and have two furry children of our own. We please ask you respect our home if you bring your dog. Don't allow your dog to chew on our furniture and please clean up after your dog before you leave. Dogs are not allowed to stay in the home unattended unless they are in a crate.
We are here for you - please let us know what you need or if there are any issues/questions no matter what time of day.
An adorable peaceful and quiet neighborhood tucked away and overlooking Lake Cuyamaca.
The entire property is yours:)
If you drive 1 hour east of San Diego, there is a gorgeous lake called Lake Cuyamaca where you feel transported outside of Southern California. The cabin is tucked away in a quiet mountain neighborhood overlooking Lake Cuyamaca, only 15 minutes outside of Julian, famous for their apple pies and certified Dark Sky Community. Indulge in the cabins' luxury amenities like a cedar hot tub, rain shower, wood burning fireplace, wrap around deck, pool table and so much more! Quality and eco-friendly furnishings are very important to us.

BEDROOMS:
-1 King bed in master loft
-1 Queen bed on main floor bedroom
-4 twin beds (bunk beds) on main floor bedroom
-1 queen pull out sofa bed in basement / gameroom

BATHROOMS:
-1 full bathroom with rain shower attached to master loft
-1 full bathroom on main floor with tub / shower
-1/2 bath in the basement laundry room

LAYOUT:
-Driveway with 2 entrances, steep stairs or a gradual pathway to a small set of stairs
-Entrance at ground level to the game room / laundry room / half bathroom
-Set of stairs leads up to main level with living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, and wrap around deck
-Master suite loft is overlooking living room with full bathroom and a reading loft


Special amenities:
-Cedar Hot Tub
-Pool Table w/ bar and gameroom
-Starlink Wifi (100 Mbps)
-2 Smart TVs
-2 fireplaces (1 wood burning 1 pellet stove)
-Outdoor propane grill and outdoor heaters
-Master Loft with spa bathroom
-Wrap around deck with sunset, lake and mountain views
-Local organic coffee beans and loose leaf tea
-Terra Kaffe espresso machine
-Fully stocked kitchen with eco friendly cookware
-Outdoor fire table
-Work from home setup
-Helix Luxe mattresses
-Luxury linens and towels
-Driveway with parking
-EV Charger (outlet only 220V)
-Solar power with battery for off grid
-Extra furnace to heat cabin in winter
-Record player with records
-Books, board games and puzzles
-Dog beds and bowls
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash all eco-friendly
-Pack n play and high chair provided x2
-Baby gate for stairs
-Telescope for star gazing
-2 large washer and dryers

What you are close to:
-4 min drive to Lake Cuyamaca
-4 min drive to The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca (and a convenience store)
-6 min drive to Los Vaqueros Trailhead
-8 min drive to Stonewall Peak Trailhead
-8 min drive to Cuyamaca Peak Trailhead
-10 min drive to Pacific Crest Trail - Sunrise Trailhead
-20 min drive to Volcan Mountain Trailhead

-15 min drive to Julian
-10 to California Wolf Center
-28 min drive to William Heise County Park
-1 hour drive to San Diego
Guests must drive a car since the location is remote.

Property manager

Aubrey Carlson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Julian

Located in Julian, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Julian Historical Society and Julian Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Menghini Winery and Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery.
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Julian, CA

What's nearby

  • Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - 14 min walk
  • Santa Ysabel Mission - 6 min drive
  • Lake Cuyamaca - 7 min drive
  • California Wolf Center - 11 min drive
  • William Heise County Park - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Cuyamaca - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Julian Brewing Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Julian Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Pie House - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous A-frame cabin overlooking Lake Cuyamaca with Cedar Hot Tub, Pool Table and luxe amenities. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Gorgeous A-frame cabin overlooking Lake Cuyamaca with Cedar Hot Tub, Pool Table and luxe amenities.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous A-frame cabin overlooking Lake Cuyamaca with Cedar Hot Tub, Pool Table and luxe amenities.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous A-frame cabin overlooking Lake Cuyamaca with Cedar Hot Tub, Pool Table and luxe amenities. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Santa Ysabel Mission and Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness. Lake Cuyamaca and Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning mountain cabin
My wife and I stayed at this cabin 4 nights and had a wonderful time. The cabin is even bigger than we expected and the furnishings are very elegant and cozy. When I had any questions, Aubrey responded right away. I also wanted to say how appreciative I was when Brad came to the cabin to help us get our car out of the snow. Thank you so much, we couldn't have done it without your help.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Frame cabin
The cabin was totally a first class experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Aubrey Carlson

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Languages:

English

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