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The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country

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Living area
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Temecula, CA
  • Ponte Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Wilson Creek Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Galway Downs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country

Perfect, private get-a-way for 2 or small group, truly in the heart of wine country. Our Cottage was featured on FYI's Tiny House Hunting- season 3, episode 8! This property is surrounded by the wine country trail, and just down the road from South Coast Winery. Also down the road, is the popular horse country, including the soccer and polo fields at Galway downs.

The Temecula wine country has been a growing destination vacation for horse lovers, wine tasters, weddings, hot air balloon enthusiasts as well as cyclists. And even if you don't enjoy any of these things, the open countryside is a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of city living.

The Cottage Haven is a darling guest house on our 5 acre ranch with it's own private entrance. Our family stays busy in the main house but you will have your privacy away from the main house in the cottage. Modern cottage decor, full kitchen, and the sound of whispering pines are just a few of the amenities you will enjoy. In the upstairs loft, your friends or children can enjoy the treetop views from the 2 twin beds. (Please note: the stairs to the loft are attic stairs-See photo)

Enjoy a picnic on your own private lawn or practice your soccer skills on the front soccer field/lawn. Sit by the shared pool with a glass of wine and a good book and enjoy the quiet countryside and the sound of the breeze blowing through the huge pine trees that surround you.

Horse lovers can pull your trailer on the property and coral their horses in our 16x30 feet horse pen with shade. You will also meet our labradoodle family members that roam the ranch as well.

We moved our family to this wine country property over 12 years ago from Orange County and have never regretted it! We love the beautiful landscape out here and the peaceful and starry nights. And even though we are in the country, we are literally 5 minutes to Ralph's, Sprouts Market, Baron's, Starbucks, Great Harvest, Corner Bakery, Best Buy, Big 5 and Super Walmart!

Even though this cottage has a full kitchen, we would love to recommend delicious places to eat including restaurants at the local wineries...We've tried them all!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Additional fees and requirements apply
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: Additional fees and requirements apply
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 94-225, RVC-191

About the area

Temecula

Located in Temecula, this cottage is in a rural area. Old Town Temecula Community Theater and Temecula Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Vail Headquarters and Promenade. Paint a Dream and Mulligan Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Temecula, CA

What's nearby

  • Ponte Winery - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Wilson Creek Winery - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Callaway Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Galway Downs - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Pechanga Resort & Casino - 11 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wilson Creek Winery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Temecula Valley Wine Country - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Europa Village Wineries & Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leoness Cellars - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ponte Winery, Avensole Winery and Rancho Palomar Winery. Wiens Cellars and Fazeli Cellars Winery are also within 3 miles (5 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. 135 out of 148 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Loved it!

Exactly as advertised. The hosts were extremely kind. Property was beautiful. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

Honeymoon Suite

Perfect for a romantic Honeymoon night!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vazgen M.

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

Great stay

Overall was very pleased with the place. Great communication, clean, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is absolutely gorgeous, modern, beautiful furniture, comfortable I’m very tranquil. Would recommend this property to anyone who looking to be in the peaceful and quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Francie S.

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

Wine and horses and a bit of country

We stayed 10 weeks with in Shari and Joes lovely cottage. My grandkids do en
Stayed 65 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne T.

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

Nice and Cozy

Loved the cottage. The small, thoughtful amenities provided by the owners - toiletries, house slippers, safe box, kitchen utensils, towels, etc. - were greatly appreciated and super helpful. A few things to note: the handheld showerhead, microwave and pot rack were out of reach for me (I am 5'0" tall). My spouse is luckily 6'1" but had difficulty reaching these items themself. Due to the location, any guest may want to consider bringing their own Hotspot for wifi. At no fault to the property owners, the wifi provider failed to work for 1.5 days during our stay. The features of the homestead were so beautiful however that having strong wifi may not be a priority since guests would be outdoors and/or "unplugging."
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Perfect weekend trip

My friend and I stayed in the cottage while attending a friend’s wedding. It was the perfect location and amount of space. We loved everything about the cottage. The owners were great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Beautiful retreat

My sister and I stayed at this property for a 6 day get away and we loved it. It was so peaceful, beautiful, and pleasant. We slept so good in the master bed! The cottage is decorated impeccably and all the amenities make you feel like home. We enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings which was the perfect way to end the day. We loved the Christmas decorations too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Q.

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

Cottage Haven Perfection

Cottage Haven was the perfect get away we were looking for to celebrate our 40th anniversary! The cottage is exactly as described, Joe and Shari were wonderful hosts. We also loved having the sweet pups on the property to make this home away from home even more special!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Cottage stay in Temecula

We found the cottage to be clean and well decorated. Bed was comfortable. We were close to all the wineries. Our only complaint would be, on our last day, the cleaner was waiting outside the cottage an hour prior to check out time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Perfect weekend stay

We really enjoyed this cottage and beautiful property! The details of the home were so cute and cozy! My 3 year old son just loved how inviting the outdoor solace was for exploring nature! We enjoyed swimming and the pretty views. The family who lives in the main home is so nice! We would definitely recommend this stay to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brooke K.

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

Friends getaway

Super clean place, comfortable, lovely location. Sheri was so sweet, came by to say hi and she gave us some great restaurants to eat at. Would definitely return here and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Wine trip

Great location, convenient to all the wineries. Comfortable cottage with everything we needed. Owners dogs were an added treat - very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

JON T., Odessa, Florida

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

Nice cottage in wine country

We were visiting for a wedding. The cottage was very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This little cottage was very nice, clean and cozy. The decor was festive and we appreciated the beautiful Christmas tree. Four sisters were comfortable, felt safe and location was close to wine country, downtown Temecula, restaurants and stores. The backyard was very nice with plenty of places to sit or lounge. The jacuzzi was a plus! It was well stocked with everything you need. The stairs are a bit steep and I highly recommend the microwave be moved from on top of the refrigerator to the counter. We really enjoyed our stay at this adorable cottage and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Beautiful cottage.

Beautiful cottage. A few things to help improve would be to have wash cloths for showering, better toilet paper. Also I would suggest blowing off the entry points to cottage to keep debris from entering and for overall aesthetics. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen z.

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

Quaint cottage in great location.

Quaint cottage with everything we needed. Very well located. Close to wineries. Owners were great. Very accommodating. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

California get away!!

The property was a beautiful , charming retreat and we enjoyed our stay !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mike P.

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

Cute little cottage.

This is a cute cottage and great location. Owners very responsive. Very glad to have access to the pool/patio to lounge in as this is a small place. This is a better place for a long weekend than an extended stay. If you are coming for the wine country, be sure to check out the online SIP Passport!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Girls Holiday get away

We loved our stay at the cottage. Joe and Shari were great hosts and checked in with us when we arrived and throughout the weekend. The cottage looks as if it is professionally decorated and looked very festive with holiday decor. We enjoyed sitting out by the fire pit with a cup of coffee in the morning and at night the hot tub was nice after wine tasting. This spot is the perfect location to stay if doing a wine tasting tour and an easy Uber ride back at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

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

Perfect spot

I came for a wedding at a nearby winery. Not only was the location perfect, the little bungalow was the perfect place for me to stay. It was immaculate and had everything I needed for my two nights. The hosts were amazing at communication and making sure everything was there that I needed. I would surely come and stay at this again. They are amazing Hosts on an amazing property. I’m very grateful for my stay, thank you I want to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

A chance to wine

This is a very cozy little cottage. The surroundings are private and tranquil but shops/wineries/dining and the Heritage Rose Garden are all within easy driving distance.a Would reintegrate as noted in the listing that the stairs to the second floor sleeping area are indeed attic stairs. They are steep and shallow with only one hand rail so carrying luggage to the room is tricky if like us, you are seniors. Our hosts were very responsive and helpful. My friend and I would not hesitate to stay here again. Really, Temecula Valley is a hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

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

Perfect Location!

What a great way to start the “wedding” week for my son. Very clean and comfortable. Close to all of the things we needed to do in preparation for the wedding Thank you so much! Carrie
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Huntington Beach, Ca

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

Girls Winery Getaway

3 girlfriends came to Temecula to wine taste and see a concert at South Coast Winery. The cottage was as described but also exceeded expectations. Gorgeous property and wonderful hosts! We arrived early and the hosts allowed to access the cottage early. We were able to use the beautiful pool and met Shari (the owner) who was super nice and even gave us a bottle of their family wine! Everything was clean and even supplied a can of bug repellent for our use. We will definitely come back to the Cottage Haven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Girls Getaway

Four female friends out for a long weekend getaway and wine drinking! This cottage had everything we needed, was a super clean and stylish! Our hosts, Joe and Shari, were quick to respond to questions and gave us great restaurant and happening recommendations. Beds were very comfortable, and the hot tub was divine! The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, and close to the wineries so we could Uber without a huge expense! Absolutely would recommend and would definitely return here! Only one bathroom so be prepared to share if there are more than two of you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Shari Franklin

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We moved from Orange County CA to the beautiful Temecula Valley in 2009. Temecula is such a great place to raise a family and we have loved our time here. There is so much to do and enjoy here: wineries, hot air balloons, casinos, wedding venues, nearby Lake Skinner and Vail Lake, horse back riding - you name it, we got it!

Why they chose this property

We chose our five acre ranch because it was situated close to shopping, restaurants and wineries, while feeling like you are out in the country. It also gives our labradoodles space to run and play! Tranquility, peace and quiet is what makes out property amazing!

What makes this property unique

It is so rare in California to find a brick, ranch style house - when we drove up to this property we knew it was for us! And then when we saw the cute cottage on the property and we fell in love with it. We love sharing our property with friends and family and are excited to share it with you.

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