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Serenity in the Woods - Beautiful Log Cabin on 2 acres with AC & WiFi & Xbox

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Julian, CA
  • Place, William Heise County Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Julian Town Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Julian Historical Society
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Loft Bed Space

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Upstairs Master Bedroom (Vaulted Ceiling)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Window Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

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

Downstairs Master Bath & Dry Sauna

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Serenity in the Woods - Beautiful Log Cabin on 2 acres with AC & WiFi & Xbox

Escape to this adorable cabin on 2 tree-filled acres in picturesque Julian. Perched atop the beautifully peaceful Pine Hills community and just a short drive to the quaint town of Julian. This one-of-a-kind hand-hewn custom log cabin which features two large master bedrooms, a picturesque window room (with bed), and a loft (with bed). the cabin includes a king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 full beds, and a cozy futon. Sleeping 8 comfortably (and 1 more on the couch if you want!). The kitchen is large and great for cooking.

This cabin is perfect for families or groups of friends. Enjoy the convenience of 3 bathrooms (2 full and one with a dry sauna, shower, and a large bathtub). Stay connected with WiFi, watch tv, stay comfortable with heating and AC, and take care of laundry with a washing machine. Iron out any wrinkles before heading out to explore the fabulous surroundings which include a charming downtown area and local hiking trails.

This is such a special place. Relax on the porch with your morning coffee, lounge or nap in the porch-swing-bed, take nice walks on the winding roads, and gaze out at the stars at night (very little light pollution!). Also, it's not uncommon to see wild turkey, and deer during your stay!

We hope you enjoy what our place and Julian has to offer.

NOTE: Keep in mind this community is surrounded by nature. The area strikes a nice balance between a safe community feel and a sense of being "out in the woods", but not isolated. There are neighbors in the community, but from almost all areas of the property other cabins/houses cannot be seen, given we're atop the hill and have 2 acres). You'll experience a nice sense of peaceful privacy. With the surrounding nature and our hand-hewn log cabin (with its charming quirks), comes a bit of a rustic experience, but with the comforts of home; Air Conditioning, heat, WiFi, TVs, and all the cozy amenities shown and listed above. Be prepared for the possibility of some bugs around the property (might wanna bring some bug spray in the summer months). This is nothing new to those who've stayed in cabins in wooded areas, but it's worth mentioning:) We look forward to hosting you! If you have questions don't hesitate to ask!

NOTE: No outdoor fires. It's the law in Julian. There is a large fireplace inside the you're free to enjoy; stop by and grab some Duraflames or some wood bundles often sold at the local gas stations or corner market in downtown Julian.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please contact for your event-possible add-on fee
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Pets

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

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Good morning, I hope you enjoyed your stay in Julian! Just a reminder that check-out is at 11:00a.m. today. Please be sure to leave any used bed(s) unmade, so housekeeping knows which ones to wash.
Please empty out the fridge of any leftover food during your stay. If you had a pet, please pick up after any of their remaining waste outside. Please message me when you check out-hope you had fun!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Please contact for your event-possible add-on fee
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Julian is home to this cabin. Julian Pioneer Museum and Julian Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include California Wolf Center and Viejas Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barona Speedway or Anza Borrego Tennis Center.
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Julian, CA

What's nearby

  • William Heise County Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Julian Town Hall - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Julian Historical Society - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Julian Pioneer Museum - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Eagle and High Peak Mines - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julian Beer Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Julian Cafe & Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pit Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity in the Woods - Beautiful Log Cabin on 2 acres with AC & WiFi & Xbox pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Serenity in the Woods - Beautiful Log Cabin on 2 acres with AC & WiFi & Xbox?

As of 20 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity in the Woods - Beautiful Log Cabin on 2 acres with AC & WiFi & Xbox on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$430, 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 Serenity in the Woods - Beautiful Log Cabin on 2 acres with AC & WiFi & Xbox?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Serenity in the Woods - Beautiful Log Cabin on 2 acres with AC & WiFi & Xbox located?

Situated in Julian, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of William Heise County Park, Julian Pioneer Museum and Julian Historical Society. Julian Town Hall and Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property great price will definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sterling N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful.A very nice area that suits those looking to detach from a busy life. Everything you need for a trip is provided and the host replies fast with the answers to your questions.If you want a quiet and relaxing time book here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great space, beautiful location, overall wonderful. The perfect getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very magical place. Looks gorgeous online but even better in person.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful cabin! We had a perfect time there. Secluded without feeling too isolated, the porch swing was wonderful, comfy beds, deer, turkeys and fun bird watching. We look forward to getting back there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at this cabin. It was the perfect place to slow down and truly enjoy time together. My aunt, uncle, and I spent our days playing music, talking for hours, and simply soaking in the peaceful setting.The cabin was comfortable, inviting, and exactly what we needed for a restful getaway. Everything was thoughtfully prepared, and it felt like a place where memories are meant to be made.Thank you for sharing such a special space. We left refreshed, grateful, and already talking about coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Perfect amount of space and the house is warm and full of character. Especially loved the kitchen and all the fun places to play for the kids in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a nice home to stay in. The place was beautiful as we drove in and perfectly decorated and clean. The bathrooms and showers all worked well and the rooms and beds were plentiful. The porch swing was fun for the kiddos and the backyard had tons of fun areas for the kids to roam and for the adults to sit back and enjoy. We had deers visit us every morning of the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location.Great master bath and sauna.Location to Julian 10 minute drive.Owner very responsive and helpful.Sleeps 8 comfortably. Just absolute charming place.WIFI was out and some outlets not working.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is extremely cozy! Natalie is a very attentive host and answers any and all questions promptly. The house was extremely clean and warm upon arrival. Close to town but far enough away to feel private and quiet. A great place for a relaxing getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming even leaving fresh flowers for us. Warm and comfortable cabin. Great to have so much space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the privacy, there are neighbors but not right next to you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this lovely cabin!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gloria M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The central heat was not working so we were unable to use several of the amenities due to the cold temperature. The host generously refunded a night's stay so we were thankful that.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have never felt more warmly welcome to a home ever! We drove up and arrived at dusk, the porch lights were on, the door cracked open just a bit, the lights on inside, the heaters warming up the space and nice ambiance music on the TV with a fall setting. What a welcome indeed! The home is beautiful with that cabin in the woods feeling. There were some electrical issues going on that didn't fully allow us to heat the home and a few other things, but the owner sent people to work on it right away! So we had to keep the home warm using the two fireplaces, but that worked fine. The owner was very responsive and did all they could in the moment to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great cabin

This cabin was fantastic. So much room for the whole family. Great location and the family all said, let’s do that again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars – A Perfect, Relaxing Getaway!We had such a wonderful stay at this cabin! From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the property is very well kept and thoughtfully maintained. Everything was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The cabin had a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere that made it easy to unwind and enjoy some much-needed downtime.Whether we were sipping coffee on the porch, enjoying the cozy interior, or just taking in the beautiful surroundings, it was the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. You can really tell the owners take pride in this place — it felt like a home away from home.Highly recommend this cabin for anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing retreat. We’d love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liliana H.

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

Beautiful

It was a beautiful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ilona H.

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

Beautiful and quiet

This cabin is on a beautiful quiet street in a lovely area. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and enjoying the sounds of nature. It is about an hour and a half from San Diego so taking trips to the beach, Lego land and seaworld were easy and duable. The roads to San Diego are beautiful to drive. It was a great way to see some sights, get cheaper gas and groceries than Julian has to offer. Host is very responsive which is always a plus. All and all a great place to stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Roger D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Beware of this house! It is not what it seems. At the time of our arrival (early March 2026) we found the place in disarray with many things were quite wrong. The smoke alarm in the upstairs bedroom HAD BEEN REMOVED. The smoke alarm in the downstairs bedroom was INOPERATIONAL. This made merely staying here extremely dangerous. There also was no smoke alarm in the patio bedroom. The light in the bathroom did not work---no light when you have to go in the middle of the night!. The furniture in the living room was filthy...Goodwill would reject it as a donation. The dishwasher looked broken (don't know if it was actually broken) and looked like it was 20 years old. There were moth holes in the bed's bedspread. Making the place further dangerous were all the wires, cables and cords all over the place. One could actually trip over them. They were running up and down the walls and over the floor. It definitely was not up to safe electrical building code. There were even two exposed wires hanging down from the second floor (I did not test them to see if the were live wires---too dangerous!) They had a TV in the sun patio bedroom but there were no sockets nearby to plug it in---totally useless! We only stayed there an hour before deciding that it would be actually too dangerous to sleep here---we left and were fortunate to find another place quickly.
Filthy chair in livingroom
Wires all over the place (every room had a scene like this)
Broken kitchen faucet
Moth holes in the bedspread
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nirvana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was beautiful. It was an amazing stay for me and my family. We all enjoyed it very much and are thinking of going back! Thank you, Natalie, for letting us stay in your beautiful home. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Wonderful host

Property was peaceful, beautiful and the perfect setting for our staff to relax, have conversations and bonding time. Lots of places to reflect. Loved the swings and the porch areas outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miller S.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

I had such a great time with friends. The sauna is amazing. We saw lots of deer. The porch swing is quite special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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