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Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a dining area with outdoor views.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams on the ceiling, a stone fireplace, and large windows with curtains.
A house with a stone staircase leading to the front door, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a large tree.
A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a scenic view of mountains and trees.
A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a glass cabinet with decorative items.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Palomar Mountain, CA
  • Place, Palomar Mountain State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Palomar Observatory
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Doane Valley Nature Preserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪113 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom 1 - upper floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 2 - upper floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen Suite - lower floor

1 Queen Bed

The Bunk Room - upper floor

+2
6 Single Beds

The Lounge - lower floor

2 Double Futons

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Hall bath - upper floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall bath - upper floor by Bunk Room

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor - kitchen area

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Powder room - main floor

Toilet

Queen Suite private bath - lower floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Palomar Mountain

Located in Palomar Mountain, this holiday home is in the mountains. Palomar Mountain State Park and Lake Henshaw reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Palomar Observatory and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Travelling with kids? Consider California Center For The Arts, or check out an event or a game at Galway Downs. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Palomar Mountain, CA

What's nearby

  • Palomar Mountain State Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Palomar Observatory - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Doane Valley Nature Preserve - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Lake Henshaw - 23 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Harrah's Resort Southern California - 52 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jilberto's Taco Shop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Café - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lazy H Ranch - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$2,249, 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 Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests?

Checkout is at 6:00 PM.

Where is Palomar Vista Lodge - Luxurious Mountain Estate - Sleeps 16 Guests located?

This family-friendly Palomar Mountain holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Palomar Mountain State Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Palomar Observatory and Lake Henshaw. Harrah's Resort Southern California and Casino Pauma are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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
We have stayed here a couple of times and really love this special property. The view is incredible and we love to sit around the fire pit outside and look at it. Everything is really easy and the generous check in and checkout times keep us coming back - it's so nice to not feel rushed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time our group stayed here and it did not disappoint. Stunning views and plenty of space made for a relaxing weekend getaway. We especially enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. We had a couple questions early on and Michael was quick to respond. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property at the top of Palomar Mountain. Quiet yet full of nature. The frogs and birds were a special treat. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a beautiful location. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family gatherings

We had an amazing stay above the clouds. Really could not ask for a better place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place for a family!

This property checked all the boxes, spacious, clean and away from the hustle and bustle. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was super nice and the property was even nicer than the pictures. Definitely coming here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay ever

Everything was so clean and good quality. They had everything I could possibly need. My family and I had an amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain memories

Wonderful place! Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special place

Beautiful deck and outside area and views, along with comfortable and spacious interior
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a family stay

This home was perfect for our annual family trip. The kids loved playing outside and exploring the property. There was plenty of room for everyone and the house was very comfortable. The views are incredible! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun at Palomar Mountain

Such a beautiful property with so much to do for all ages. Everyone wanted to stay longer! Really appreciated property manager’s prompt responsiveness to questions and made our stay unforgettable! Would rebook in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getwaway

Great view with a large deck and lots of property. Had a great time. Very well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful property, enjoyable stay.

What a lovely house and property. My group enjoyed walking the grounds, using the jacuzzi, and relaxing with our coffee on the deck early in the mornings of our two night stay. Apart from a couple of minor inconveniences, we highly recommend this property and many of the group expresses a desire to rent this property again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible property

Such a special home. We thank the host for sharing. Everything was perfect. We all had a great time and plan on returning in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Home

This home was perfect for our group. We loved the property and just spending time out on the deck. Michael was an incredibly gracious host and made things so smooth and easy. I would come back to this place without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family gathering

We got our family together for our annual stay. This is, by far, the best place we found to stay in several years. There’s lots of room, very clean, very well equipped. And we had quite a bit of snow left over from the week before so the kids had a lot of fun sledding. We never left the property during the four days we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blessed Home

If you have a small church group this is the place to be. This is our second year and the owner Michael has been an awesome host. You have all you need here. We look forward to being here again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Holiday Vacation

This property is amazing! Our group had 6 adults and 7 children, and everyone had a wonderful time. The house is very spacious with a lot of room to spread out. The backyard is huge. We were able to go sledding on the property which was a huge bonus. We definitely hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Property

This place was perfect for our group. We enjoy spending time outside in nature and there were so many spots to enjoy the scenery, views, trees, pond and stream here. The views and the deck were breathtaking and so were the stars. Communication was great, we were provided with everything we needed and appreciated greatly the generous check in and checkout times. We hope we get the chance to return here! Truly a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great laid back visit

Very poor cell phone reception. Stunning views, large comfortable deck with a great fire pit and hot tub. Michael, our host was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Friends Getaway

Perfect place to get away with your friends and kids. There was so much to do in the house the boys had a blast. Wonderfully remote with an amazing view and relaxing jacuzzi on the deck. The place had all the kitchen accessories needed to make lovely meals and definitely enough space for all 16 of us. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, peaceful location

We enjoyed our stay very much. The grounds are beautiful, with amazing views. The location is very private. The beds were very comfortable. Kitchen had everything that we needed. Teens enjoyed the spa, the ping pong table, and frisbee golf. The toaster oven should be replaced as you can’t read the controls because it is so old. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and surroundings are beautiful and the beds are very comfortable. We had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. However, a few items need to be corrected for the safety and comfort of future guests. There were substantial mouse droppings in the upper left cabinet over the stove. In fact, we had a furry visitor running through the living room during our last morning. The stair rail from the lower level was unsafe and one of our ladies almost fell. And some of the outlets in the bunk room were not working.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Favorite House

We have been doing an annual NYE trip for 11 years and this is our 3rd time here! It’s a beautiful property and the house has everything we need. In the past there has been snow so we took advantage of some of the hills. This year there wasn’t snow but that meant we could enjoy outside more and play yard games. We plan to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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