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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

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
NZ$235
avg per night

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Bonsall, CA
  • Pala Mesa Resort
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fallbrook Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Fallbrook Winery
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Oceanside, CA (OCN)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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

Room

  • 83.6 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Price is NZ$235 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 hiking and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Pala Mesa Resort - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Fallbrook Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Fallbrook Winery - 21 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Pechanga Resort & Casino - 21 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Choices Buffet - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casa Estrella - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Harlow’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Z Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 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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Property manager

Jay and Helen Marsh
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
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.

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).

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).

Large Custom Guest House On Hill Top Estate In Bonsall Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 104 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

William R.

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

Very nice

Great views from the property. Very well organized and relaxing. I hope to stay in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W.

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

Mountaintop getaway

Amazing views, comfortable, great hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin K.

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

Idyllic home base for reserve duty

Amazing property, excellent hospitality, beautiful area. Highly recommend
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Very nice 👍 place to disconnect from the noise city

Enjoy the time been on that place it’s priceless
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marvin H F.

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

Sunny San Diego area

Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaNaya M.

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

Great views!

Owners were very nice. Neighbor is very present. Lovely getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eileen L.

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

Awesome Hilltop Home

Spectacular views, very spacious, everything you need. Our dogs loved meeting the goats, donkey and llama! Enjoyed the peace and quiet while in town visiting family. Jay and Helen were easy to contact and very responsive to anything we needed. We loved our stay at their lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ruth K., Birch Bay WA

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

Amazing views!

Thanks Jay & Helen We enjoyed our stay! It was an unusually rainy time during our stay and didn't get a chance to enjoy the patio. But enjoyed the views from the comfort of the VRBO.
Stayed 47 nights in Jan 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

Teri n., Peoria, az

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

Beautiful View

What a great place! View is beautiful! We loved just sitting out on the patio. The house is nice, bed was very comfortable, kitchen had about all you’d need even though we only ate breakfast in each day! There is construction going on but it never bothered us! Thank you Jay & Helen you are great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

Michael M., PLACITAS

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

Incredible views

Beautiful guest house (casita) in beautiful area. Hosts were friendly and available but allowed complete privacy. Location is a bit remote but I was aware of that when I booked. Added bonus was being greeted by a llama, goats, or Miniture donkey every time we parked!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Miriam N.

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

Gorgeous Views and away from Hustle and Bustle!

The property is set in an awesome location on a small mountain where you can see the ocean (long distance), the surrounding mountain and Gorgeous sunsets over distant mountains. It is close to freeway access where you can go to San Diego, Oceanside and Carlsbad within a 30 minutes if you want. Or just stay and enjoy the hummingbirds, goats, donkey, and lama and the peacefulness of the setting! We loved it and hope to go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

On Top of a Mountain in Bonsall

Host and his children greeted us and introduced us to the goats, donkey and llama. Our dog was mesmerized by the critters. The guest house has wonderful views, the furniture is comfortable, and the washer/dryer was great. We enjoyed looking at the lights below on NY’s and thought the water vapor in the valley was spectacular. We agree with the other positive reviews of this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022