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Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall

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Sunrise sometimes places you above the marine layer; watch the clouds roll by.
Queen Bed with Pillow Top Mattress
Impressive views directly from the bed to start each day.
Queen Bed with Pillow Top Mattress
Queen sleeper sofa and love seat with three French Doors for lots of light.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$221
avg per night

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  • Place, Pala Mesa Resort
  • Place, Fallbrook Golf Club
  • Place, Fallbrook Winery
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
The current price is NZ$221
avg per night

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About the area

Bonsall

Located in Bonsall, this guesthouse is in a rural area and near theme parks. California Watercolors and Moonlight Ampitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens and Alta Vista Gardens. The Wave Waterpark and Boomers Vista are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Pala Mesa Resort - 4 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Fallbrook Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Monserate Winery - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Fallbrook Winery - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens - 16 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 30 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa Estrella - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harlows - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Backdraft Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall

The guest house is ideal for a relaxed retreat from everyday life. Located only 15 minutes from major cities, this 15 acre estate offers a level of peace and serenity that is hard to find while still being close enough to everything to enjoy live entertainment, exquisite meals, challenging golf course, ocean beaches, world class family resorts, major casinos, and award winning wines.

Situated slightly lower on the property than the main house, it offers a private and undisturbed sanctuary for your time away from home. The large bedroom is located at the edge of the hill and presents views of the valleys heading both north to Temecula and west to the ocean. This room is loaded with windows and receives cool evening breezes with the windows open. A full sized stacked washer and dryer is located in the bedroom for your convenience, and there is plenty of storage in the full size dresser and closet.

The other main room of the house contains both the kitchen and the living room, but this space is so large that you will never feel crowded. The kitchen boasts full size appliances (gas range and oven), large refrigerator with ice maker, and miles of counter space (including a butcher block island). There is a comfortable table suitable for four adults to enjoy home cooked meals in the kitchen space, and another 4 person table outside on the patio to enjoy the evening breeze and sunsets while eating on the private patio.

The living room has a love seat and a sleeper sofa (queen), and the smart TV is wirelessly connected to the internet to stream HD content (Netflix and Vudu), access DirecTV, or use the Blu-ray player for your favorite movies. We have a library of movies that can be loaned on request.

There are views from every window/door that are incredible as the property is located on top of the hill at the end of a private road. The driveway is gated and the property is fenced around the immediate house, but there is an additional 4 acres adjacent to the guest house path that is fenced and occupied by our three goats, Donkey, and Llama. The remaining 10 acres is not fenced, but is available for your exploration, and includes a (neglected) lime grove. Most of the land is rugged and covered with original chaparral growth, boulders, and wildlife, but does offer the most impressive views in all of Bonsall and has a maintained dirt road for ease of access.

Our weather-station data is available at the link below.

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is an unfenced Koi Pond near the Main House
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Events

No events allowed
Please inquire about holding special events.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
$100 per stay Pet Service Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
High risks of second hand smoke and brush fires.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Key and gate remote to be left on kitchen island
Start the first load of towels.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please inquire about holding special events.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall pet-friendly?

Yes, Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pala Mesa Resort, The Oaks Course and Monserate Winery. Cal-a-vie and Pala Casino Spa Resort are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular week at the Guest House! Everything was as advertised. Spectacular hill top location. Helen was an awesome host. Will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent unique location.Only suggestion to owners is to invest in simple mobile cart that can help guests manage luggage transfer to entance uphill to Guest Quarters.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we really enjoyed our stay here. we spent hours in the morning drinking tea on the back deck watching all the hawks and other birds soaring over the valley. the view is absolutely enchanting. we were very comfortable in this sweet, quiet and clean guest house. the hosts are kind and attentive… we will be back for sure. thank you for everything helen and jay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tree D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This guest house is on a beautiful location with stunning views. There are two areas to enjoy the outdoors with comfortable furniture. The house is bright and comfortable. The shower has instantly hot and awesome pressure. We had a seamless check-in and check out with our hosts who responded quickly. The wifi was great. we were working and chilling and it was a perfect place. we also walked on the property which was wonderful to do close by. I can’t wait to return!
the stunning sunset view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie G., Modesto, CA

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

Excellent!

We enjoyed our stay very much. Jay and his wife are such nice people and made our stay very pleasant. They were very accommodating to our needs. The property is beautiful and well kept and the view is fabulous. I highly recommend this property as a vacation destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily V., Colorado Springs, CO

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

On top of the world

The view is stunning. One of the most beautiful properties I have ever been. The house itself was comfortable and had everything we needed. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. I absolutely loved meeting the animals (llama, donkey, goats). Truly a special place and I would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Stay at Bonsall

Sweet and cozy "granny flat". Very roomy and great views! Fun to be welcomed by the "crew", Guapo, Negrito, Bruno, Cholto and Rey! (Donkey, goats and lama) Check in and communication easy. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing view, but there are problems.

The view is incredible, and at first glance the unit is charming. The bed is super comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was great. The owners/managers are kind, answer immediately and seem to genuinely want to please. But there are problems. There were dirty dishes in the cupboard and a cleaning rag left drying on the bathroom plunger. Toaster crumbs all over the cupboard. We really began to wonder what is actually clean in this unit. The owners are appropriately apologetic and responsive, but who is overseeing the maintenance and cleaning? And it is bad business to have visitors in your unit at the same time there is major construction on the property. We should have been notified of that before arrival and offered an option to cancel the booking. Add to that minor maintenance on the actual unit during our visit which required we either stay to hear every bang of the hammer and screech of the motors or abandon the area and leave the unit unsecured with our property inside for the day. So the view was amazing, but the stay was less than the tranquil visual would imply.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for mini getaway. Host’s were very friendly and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Picturesque. Amazing Views and Fun Farm Animals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful property and amazing hosts who really helped to make our first vacation in almost 10 years a great one!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Fabulous getaway home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house. The owners were very communicative and definitely aimed to please. They are extremely nice and friendly people. Rod, who helps to care for the property, was very helpful and friendly too. He was wife was a very sweet person as well.The home is beautiful and very cozy and comfortable. We felt very relaxed here. The views are phenomenal!!! There are 2 outdoor spaces, and we enjoyed both of them. Even though the house is in a secluded area, it's about a 10–15-minute drive to some excellent restaurants and stores. We highly recommend this home, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Christmas Vacation

Place was beautiful and had all the amenities you could possibly need. We loved having coffee on the deck every morning and even brought our dogs as well as they loved the quiet and paths to take walks on. We will be staying here every time we come to visit family! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

7 days

Such a beautiful and peaceful property. Loved the view. We had no issues and really enjoyed our stay. Very close to everything we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Craig R.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Great views but very poorly maintained unit

If all you want is a spectacular view, you will be happy. But the cluttered, rummage sale interior will not impress most short term visitors. The huge old overstuffed furniture was way to large for such a small casita. The refrigerator was dirty and half full of open food containers from a previous occupant. The linen appeared to be clean but nothing else was and we spent the first day sweeping, wiping down floors and dirty counters. We threw out very old food in the pantry including moldy flour, rancid spices etc. There was deferred maintenance in numerous areas including a leak under the kitchen sink, cracked toilet bowl and dried out wood work, Frankly, we should have left after the first night but for the fact that we prepaid and did not want to get into a problem with the owners. This unit was far from prepared for a vacation rental and is very inconvenient to services and attractions, of that we were pretty much aware but we were unprepared for the condition of the unit and were happy to leave two days early than our lease period.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

MARY S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Pictures were deceiving

I was very disappointed with this place. It was very dirty: all apliances including the refrigerator which was very dirty, had lots of leftovers and the freezer leaked into the refrigerator. The dish soap was even watered down! I asked the owners for my cleaning deposit back. They said no. I was forced to either pay $59 for liability ins or a $1500 refundable deposit. This is what I wrote to the owners and offered to show pictures: NOT AS PICTURED! Microwave dirty and doesn't turn Refrigerator dirty and leaks Stove dirty Washer filthy Watered down dishsoap Messy drawers Decor cheesy On a scale of 1 to 10? 2.5 ,-( They watered down the dish soap! Thd bathroom suppof shamp, etc were patgetic-1/41/2 inch in a mess of bottles dumped in a basket Not cozy Messy patio Bad lighting Faucet doesn't turn or pull put Noisy dogs I feel that they were trying to get the most money for the least amount of effort on their part. I left one day early snd i would never recommend this place anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall

My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay at this property it was the type of place we needed for a long stay and was pretty much centrally located to everything we wanted to do and see. My only criticism would be on the cleanliness of the guest house, it was definitely not up to our standards. However bear in mind that my wife and I are very particular when it comes to cleanliness. Our overall impression was that it is a great place with wonderful owners, but would benefit from a deep clean and a fresh coat of paint on the interior, it would look like a million bucks! We would and may stay at this property again. We stayed at the property for 6 consecutive weeks.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia and Robert B., Big Bear City, CA

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

Love this Casita

This is the second time we stayed here and will absolutely be back again. The property is beautiful and exactly as pictured- rural but less than 10 minutes to the I-15 freeway, so convenient to everything. The hosts are super nice people and easy to work with. We love everything about this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rod A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thumbs up

Great property. Excellent hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D., Southern California

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

The view of a lifetime

The cozy guesthouse is comfortable and quite private from the adjacent main house. Our small dog enjoyed looking at the llama, donkey, and three goats who were on their side of the fence. And the view to the west and the north is spectacular! A great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Didn’t want to leave

This place is a fine! Even though there are others on the property, it was like we were totally isolated and private. I my wife joke that we needed to put an offer in on the unit we stayed in because it was so perfect and comfortable I’m not very good at reviews, but all I can do is give us the highest recommendation and thank you J and Hallinan for a great place to stay. We will be back sometime in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Amazing view and great location

Loved staying here. Great views of the surrounding area. Convenient location with easy access to all of San Diego county and Temecula valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph and Isabel D.

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

Perfection

We loved everything about this location. Only wish we would have stayed in a little more and utilized the bbq and patio. Gorgeous location, very well set up, friendly host. Everything was clean and worked well Can't think of anything we needed that they didn't have. When we look back on this trip, staying here will be one of the highlights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

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

Perfect vacation stay!

We had an amazing stay for 5 days here with our family. Everything was perfect. Helen was so friendly and welcoming. They left our kids cookies and a flower for our loved one that passed. We definitely would book again next time we come out!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia M.

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

The View 😍

Enjoyed sipping coffee each morning with the sunrise and a glass of wine with the sunset. This place is worth it for the view alone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023