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San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat

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A log cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a gazebo.
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A wooden cabin with a stone bridge over a stream, surrounded by trees and rocks.
A log cabin with a stone foundation, a wooden deck, and a gravel driveway.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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El Cajon, CA
  • Place, Alpine Branch San Diego County Library
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sycuan Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Viejas Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

El Cajon

El Cajon is home to this holiday home. Pine Creek Wilderness and El Capitan Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include P2K Range and Viejas Bowl. Travelling with kids? Consider The Water Conservation Garden and La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center.
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El Cajon, CA

What's nearby

  • Alpine Branch San Diego County Library - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lake Jennings - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Viejas Casino - 15 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rank And File - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gaetano's Pizza Ristorante Lakeside - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat ?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$2,191, 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 San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat located?

Set in El Cajon, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sycuan Casino, El Capitan Reservoir and Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course. Alpine Historical Society and Mike Hess Brewing are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

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 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very relaxing in a beautiful setting. The outdoor area is amazing. The accommodations are very comfortable. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you had a relaxing stay and enjoyed the beautiful setting and outdoor area. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be very happy to welcome you back anytime. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host, very fast response to questions.
Stayed 22 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a quaint beautiful home my family was so relaxed and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home with a spectacular outdoor space. Would love to stay here again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
We’re so happy you enjoyed the home and especially the outdoor space. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would absolutely love to welcome you back anytime. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had a great trip . loved the area,rooms,outside . will definitely look to going back! add for cabin was right on!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setting was fantastic for a company gathering. It was very relaxing , like being in the middle of a forest. The kitchen was well set up to cook any type of meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The highlight of this stay was definitely the outdoor space. It is absolutely excellent—well-designed, spacious, and the perfect spot to relax and soak up the atmosphere. It is also a great family spot, with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. We spent most of our time out there! Highly recommend if you enjoy being outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall pleasant stay and nice home. Inside was spacious and outside was a great place to hang out. The air conditioning struggled and fans weren’t available, outside of a portable AC unit in the closet that didn’t work. The two bunk beds on the basement were hard and tough to sleep one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was great and exactly as shown in the listing—the pictures and description were 100% accurate. Communication with the host was excellent; they were very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Property was as advertised and well cleaned. Outdoor area is great and can accommodate a large group. Had a great stay. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house design, clean and a great outdoor area for the kids to run around and the adults to relax. Outdoor tv great for bbq while watching games. Kitchen well equipped with cooking utensils. Anytime again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the home, outdoor space, and amenities. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we would be happy to welcome you back anytime. We greatly appreciate guests like you who take the time to share their feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin and great stay!

This cabin is gorgeous! The pictures don’t do it justice, truly. It was so comfy and the check-in process was super smooth. Would love to stay here again someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The cabin

It was overall a nice cabin, nice stay, very peaceful, you will enjoy the sounds of the night if you are outside. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great Family Trip

We enjoyed the home and property. Lots of room to run around and enjoy being outside as well as lots of room inside to gather. The hot tub was a hit with the kids! The decorative lighting outside was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome weekend getaway

My friends and I from Arizona wanted to go to San Diego for the weekend and we saw this beautiful place. It was everything it advertised and more. Such an amazing place to stay at and pretty close to the beach. The owner was very responsive and she gave thorough information. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin Stay

The log cabin was beautiful and very cozy. The detail of the craftsmanship was phenomenal. The creek and back yard was really peaceful and gorgeous, especially if you love the outdoors. The beds were very comfortable. Lots of space it made for a wonderful Easter weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only experienced minor problems. The AC could not keep the house cool with 12 people staying in the house. The afternoon sun beating in the great big beautiful windows really heated it up.Some of the sinks do not drain well. Other than that I believe we had the perfect place for a small wedding. After placing our decorations the outdoors became an enchanting ,magical place. It was perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2026
I’m so happy to hear that the house was the perfect place for your celebration and that you were able to create such wonderful memories there. It sounds like the decorations made the outdoor space truly magical! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and I’m glad you had a beautiful time. ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So cute and cozy!

This house was the perfect place to stay. San Diego was only a short way away and it was a great place to relax after a day in the busy nearby cities. We got to enjoy the sound of frogs at night qnd even got to see a coyote lounging on the mountain right outside. 10/10 wp I ls reccomend this place!The only thing was, there is no sauna qhich the listing included, bit the hot tub and fire pit qere perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the house to be a peaceful retreat after exploring the nearby cities. We truly appreciate your kind words and your 10/10 rating. We’re sorry about the sauna confusion and will double-check the listing to ensure everything is accurately represented. We would absolutely love to host you again anytime! Thank you again for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutest log cabin

We stayed here for the weekend with a group of nine people to celebrate a 40th birthday and just enjoy great food and scenery. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. Easy to get to. Great communication with the house when I had questions. The cabin is very log cabin, mountains and bears, and I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of log heaven

We celebrated Thanksgiving with our daughters and grandchildren at this fantastic cabin. It is enchanting with very unique log design elements and an expansive outdoor living area. We enjoyed the fireplace, the hot tub, the outdoor play area, the outdoor propane fire pit and the gazebo with TV. Driveway is steep and there are no obvious running paths in the neighborhood, but, those are the only downsides.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2024
Thank you for choosing our cabin to celebrate such a special occasion with your family! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the unique log design, outdoor living spaces, and amenities like the fireplace, hot tub, and gazebo. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback about the driveway and running paths. While the steep driveway adds to the mountain charm, we understand it might be a bit challenging, and we’ll keep your comments in mind to enhance the experience for future guests. We hope to welcome you and your family back for more memorable stays in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a magical place that I booked for Christmas. It is situated next to a small mountain, and has a seasonal stream. I was concerned that there was rain forecast, but Christmas day had blue skies. It rained Christmas Eve and the day after, which was great. The stream was wonderful to hear as there were small waterfalls. It was so peaceful! My family couldn't thank me enough for booking this home. Lots of great family memories made! Thank you Mika!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
I’m so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the peaceful setting and had a memorable Christmas stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re always welcome back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Famiglia Napoli

Property was impressive the house we felt like we are far from reality. We all had a good time the bonding we had is priceless. We would recommend it to our friends and family. The only minor discrepancy is the drainage of the sinks in all bathrooms and trash we dont have anyplace to put the trash, the trash bins were full. To Ms Mikah and Mr. Ramin thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EL Cajon Cabin

We enjoyed our weekend stay. It was spacious, child friendly, and clean. There were many stairs. The outdoors were beautiful. The owners responded promptly when we asked questions. The check-in instructions were thoroughly and clear. The driveway is a bit narrow and steep when you first turn in, but we had a truck and a car, they both made it with ease. You will not be disappointed with the beauty, tranquility, and comfort of this beautiful place. My pictures won't upload to show the pure tranquility of this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin just far enough away from the City.

Booked this cabin for 4 co workers attending a trade show at the Convention Center in downtown San Diego. Morning Traffic made the trip closer to 40 minutes to downtown in the mornings but the drive was scenic and beautiful so no complaints. Cabin was top notch!! The property and the winding drive into the Valley had amazing views. Place was clean, host was very responsive and I would definitely recommend for all families. If I had to recommend any improvements it would only be for TVs to be in all bedrooms but that would not be a reason why I wouldn’t go back. Thanks again for allowing us to stay at your beautiful place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2025
You were a fantastic guest, and it would be an absolute pleasure to host you again anytime! Thank you once again for choosing our cabin—I look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and enjoyable stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We used this cabin in San Diego for our family gathering, and it was absolutely perfect! The location was very convenient, with easy access to downtown, the beach, and all the sightseeing spots in San Diego. The house itself was extremely clean and had a stunning view—honestly, I’ve never stayed in such a beautiful place before! Mika, our host, responded to us super quickly, and the kids had a blast playing in the gorgeous yard. I’ve never seen such a lovely yard with that kind of view! It made our family gathering truly special. It was amazing! If you reserve it, you’ll have one of the most enjoyable and unique getaways ever! It was absolutely fantastic, truly one-of-a-kind, with a wooden decor style that was so tasteful and full of detail.Thank you Mika!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m delighted your family enjoyed the cabin, the views, and the yard. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re welcome back anytime!
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