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Lakeside Hilltop Retreat
Holiday home in Lakeside with kitchen and balcony
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 14 278.7 sq m
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Lakeside, CA
- Place, Lake Jennings3 min drive
- Place, Barona Casino14 min drive
- Place, San Diego State University20 min drive
- Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Lakeside Hilltop Retreat
Beautiful private living, spectacular sunrises & mood-altering sunsets. This stunning home sits directly on top of a hill offering BREATHTAKING 300° VIEWS from floor to ceiling windows. Primary Suite offers a walk-in closet, office area and a spa-tacular bathroom with large steam shower and soak-in tub. Outside you can enjoy the amazing views from the sunken fire pit, heated pool, or hot tub.
House sits on 6.5 acres of natural beauty; away from it all, but close to everything. You'll be less than 30 minutes from everything San Diego has to offer. After a fun-filled day at the beach, SeaWorld, The World Famous San Diego Zoo, or any one of the amazing places in the area, you can retire to your Hilltop Retreat to relax and rejuvenate for another fun-filled day to follow. Or just spend the day enjoying the heated pool, spa, amazing views and peaceful serenity of this truly unique property.
There is a play area with an inground trampoline, horseshoe pits, & cornhole.
Outdoor setup depends on time of year & weather.
Tons of great stuff to do/see; here are some recommendations:
Eastbound Bar & Grill: known for great burgers, 5 minutes away. http://eastboundbarandgrill.co...
Mary’s Donuts: the best donuts in the county, open 24 hours, they also have a good deli, 5 minutes away. https://marysdonuts.com/
Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant: known for authentic Italian Pizza & Pasta. 10 minutes away. https://marysdonuts.com/
Los Rancheritos Mexican Food: best Mexican food around, very casual, eat in or take out, 3 minutes away, CASH ONLY https://www.google.com/maps/pl...
Lake Jennings: boating, fishing, hiking, 5 minutes away. https://lakejennings.org/
San Diego Beaches: with 17 miles of coastline and 4,600 acres around Mission Bay Park, San Diego offers a wide variety of beaches and amenities. https://www.sandiego.gov/leisu..
Gaslamp District: this is where you’ll find the nightlife. Also, there are lots of great restaurants. https://www.sandiego.gov/leisu...
Balboa Park: a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the San Diego Zoo. https://balboapark.org/
SeaWorld: this theme park is an animal-focused marine mammal park, oceanarium, marine animal rehabilitation center, and aquarium. https://seaworld.com/san-diego...
San Diego Zoo: one of the world’s best. Interesting factoid; their plant collection is actually more valuable than their collection of animals. They once spent $250,000 to move a tree 240 feet. The tree, a ficus watkinsiana, or strangler fig, weighs 440,000 pounds. It is the largest of the zoo’s more than 5,000 trees and is believed to be the largest of its kind in the United States. It is also one of the largest trees ever replanted anywhere in the world. https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/
Belmont Park: an oceanfront historic amusement park located in the Mission Beach area of San Diego. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925, as the Mission Beach Amusement Center. https://www.belmontpark.com/?u...
Seaport Village: a waterfront shopping and dining complex on San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego. It houses more than 70 fun shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property. https://seaportvillage.com/
Birch Aquarium; as the name implies, is an aquarium, and the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum: a historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in downtown San Diego at Navy Pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway, and the ship houses an extensive collection of aircraft, many of which were built in Southern California. https://www.midway.org/
Little Italy: a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs and restaurants with bustling patios. Upscale clothing boutiques, indie music venues and quaint piazzas dot the area, while the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market draws crowds to its mix of produce, gourmet food and craft stalls. The green lawns of Waterfront Park have fountains and offer views of the bay. https://www.littleitalysd.com/
San Diego Padres home games at Petco Park. https://www.mlb.com/padres/tic...
San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1800-acre “open concept” zoo where the animal enclosures are extremely large and made to mimic where the animals are native. https://www.mlb.com/padres/tic...
Del Mar Racetrack: Founded by Bing Crosby, is a thoroughbred horseracing track which hosts major meets & has stadium seating & trackside dining. Meets run July 20th – Sept 8th. https://www.dmtc.com/
Viejas Casino & Resort: home to 2,500 of the loosest slots, thrilling casino table games like blackjack, poker, baccarat, all with huge progressive jackpots, as well as the best bingo hall in town with amazing promotions. Relax in Willows Spa, their full-service spa, and relish in rejuvenation. They also have one of the best steakhouses in San Diego. https://viejas.com/
Barona Resort & Casino: This upscale casino features gaming tables, plus 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Other amenities include a spa and a golf course. There are several casual and fine dining restaurants, as well as a business center and meeting rooms. http://www.barona.com/
Caretaker may be on property in ADU set away from main house and further separated by a secondary garage. Depending on the dates of your stay, you may request the caretaker not be onsite.
House sits on 6.5 acres of natural beauty; away from it all, but close to everything. You'll be less than 30 minutes from everything San Diego has to offer. After a fun-filled day at the beach, SeaWorld, The World Famous San Diego Zoo, or any one of the amazing places in the area, you can retire to your Hilltop Retreat to relax and rejuvenate for another fun-filled day to follow. Or just spend the day enjoying the heated pool, spa, amazing views and peaceful serenity of this truly unique property.
There is a play area with an inground trampoline, horseshoe pits, & cornhole.
Outdoor setup depends on time of year & weather.
Tons of great stuff to do/see; here are some recommendations:
Eastbound Bar & Grill: known for great burgers, 5 minutes away. http://eastboundbarandgrill.co...
Mary’s Donuts: the best donuts in the county, open 24 hours, they also have a good deli, 5 minutes away. https://marysdonuts.com/
Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant: known for authentic Italian Pizza & Pasta. 10 minutes away. https://marysdonuts.com/
Los Rancheritos Mexican Food: best Mexican food around, very casual, eat in or take out, 3 minutes away, CASH ONLY https://www.google.com/maps/pl...
Lake Jennings: boating, fishing, hiking, 5 minutes away. https://lakejennings.org/
San Diego Beaches: with 17 miles of coastline and 4,600 acres around Mission Bay Park, San Diego offers a wide variety of beaches and amenities. https://www.sandiego.gov/leisu..
Gaslamp District: this is where you’ll find the nightlife. Also, there are lots of great restaurants. https://www.sandiego.gov/leisu...
Balboa Park: a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the San Diego Zoo. https://balboapark.org/
SeaWorld: this theme park is an animal-focused marine mammal park, oceanarium, marine animal rehabilitation center, and aquarium. https://seaworld.com/san-diego...
San Diego Zoo: one of the world’s best. Interesting factoid; their plant collection is actually more valuable than their collection of animals. They once spent $250,000 to move a tree 240 feet. The tree, a ficus watkinsiana, or strangler fig, weighs 440,000 pounds. It is the largest of the zoo’s more than 5,000 trees and is believed to be the largest of its kind in the United States. It is also one of the largest trees ever replanted anywhere in the world. https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/
Belmont Park: an oceanfront historic amusement park located in the Mission Beach area of San Diego. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925, as the Mission Beach Amusement Center. https://www.belmontpark.com/?u...
Seaport Village: a waterfront shopping and dining complex on San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego. It houses more than 70 fun shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property. https://seaportvillage.com/
Birch Aquarium; as the name implies, is an aquarium, and the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum: a historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in downtown San Diego at Navy Pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway, and the ship houses an extensive collection of aircraft, many of which were built in Southern California. https://www.midway.org/
Little Italy: a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs and restaurants with bustling patios. Upscale clothing boutiques, indie music venues and quaint piazzas dot the area, while the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market draws crowds to its mix of produce, gourmet food and craft stalls. The green lawns of Waterfront Park have fountains and offer views of the bay. https://www.littleitalysd.com/
San Diego Padres home games at Petco Park. https://www.mlb.com/padres/tic...
San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, is an 1800-acre “open concept” zoo where the animal enclosures are extremely large and made to mimic where the animals are native. https://www.mlb.com/padres/tic...
Del Mar Racetrack: Founded by Bing Crosby, is a thoroughbred horseracing track which hosts major meets & has stadium seating & trackside dining. Meets run July 20th – Sept 8th. https://www.dmtc.com/
Viejas Casino & Resort: home to 2,500 of the loosest slots, thrilling casino table games like blackjack, poker, baccarat, all with huge progressive jackpots, as well as the best bingo hall in town with amazing promotions. Relax in Willows Spa, their full-service spa, and relish in rejuvenation. They also have one of the best steakhouses in San Diego. https://viejas.com/
Barona Resort & Casino: This upscale casino features gaming tables, plus 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Other amenities include a spa and a golf course. There are several casual and fine dining restaurants, as well as a business center and meeting rooms. http://www.barona.com/
Caretaker may be on property in ADU set away from main house and further separated by a secondary garage. Depending on the dates of your stay, you may request the caretaker not be onsite.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number not required here
About the area
Lakeside
Located in Lakeside, this holiday home is in a rural area. Barona Creek Golf Club and Boomers El Cajon are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Trails Regional Park and Wildlife Research Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barona Speedway or Lake Murray Tennis Center.

Lakeside, CA
What's nearby
- Lake Jennings - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Grossmont College - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
- Barona Casino - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
- San Diego State University - 20 min drive - 27.3 km
- Sycuan Casino - 21 min drive - 25.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Eastbound Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
- Robertos Taco Shop - 4 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- Jack in the Box - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mark

I was born & raised in Boulder, CO. I enjoy fishing, hanging out with friends, but mostly spending time with my to amazing grandkids who live only 5 minutes away :)
Why they chose this property
I just love everything about the property; the beautiful house with all it's unique touches, the relaxing pool & spa, and the views are nothing short of spectacular.
What makes this property unique
There are several other short term rentals in the area, but none can match the privacy, the peacefulness, and the breathtaking views of this one-of-a-kind property.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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