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Hilltop Hacienda with 360° views, sparkling pool and hot tub

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor spa tub
Games room
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Escondido, CA
  • Castle Creek Country Club
    4 min drive
  • The Oaks Course
    9 min drive
  • Cal-a-vie
    14 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    43 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hilltop Hacienda with 360° views, sparkling pool and hot tub

Your Hilltop Hacienda awaits!
The Hilltop Hacienda is a unique home where you and your family can relax in the saltwater pool, soak in the Jacuzzi while gazing at the stars shining over Palomar Mountain, and dine al fresco while taking in stunning 360° views. Whether you are looking for a romantic couple’s getaway or a sun-soaked vacation in a spacious and comfortable home, this 3,980 SF villa on seven acres, can be your private oasis. The Hilltop Hacienda is located in a small gated community on the outskirts of Escondido. We the owners, are hobby winemakers and our vineyard has 180 Viognier and Syrah vines planted on the slopes leading up to the residence.
The master bedroom suite features a comfortable king bed, fireplace, walk-in closet, large soaking tub, dual sinks and shower heads in a spacious walk-in shower. The other three bedrooms (two with en suite bathrooms) each have three queen beds, and the office has one queen futon/sofa. A camping mattress, suitable for a child or two small children can be placed in the office if desired. The home can sleep ten adults comfortably, plus one child or two small children.
Outdoor amenities including a lounge area with pergola, dining table, gas grill and corn hole game with lights for evening play. Inside there is a large, fully equipped kitchen, living room and formal dining room with wine refrigerator. The game room has a pool table, dartboard, fireplace, and mini-fridge to keep your favorite beverages close at hand. The large family room with fireplace and sectional sofa provides ample room for watching the big game or your favorite Netflix/Amazon Prime shows.
The villa is located less than two miles from I-15, and ideally situated to visit the theme parks and attractions in San Diego, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles counties. In the neighboring cities of Escondido, San Marcos and Vista, a wide range of wineries, breweries, restaurants, golf courses and other urban amenities can be reached within 20 minutes or less. The beach cities of Carlsbad, and Oceanside are 30 minutes away. A Welcome Notebook with suggestions for activities, restaurants and other attractions is left for our guests as well as our contact information. We want our guest to have an amazing experience at the Hilltop Hacienda in sunny southern California!

Information regarding the house rules. In order to ensure everyone has a safe and relaxing experience at the Hilltop Hacienda, we ask that our guests read and adhere to the following rules and notices:

Note: No Parties or Events: While we are happy to host guests celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries and holiday gatherings, events and large parties are not permitted. This home sleeps 10 adults and two children at a maximum. No other guests are allowed on the property unless pre-approved by the owners. This home and neighborhood are family friendly and this is not a party house. Please enjoy responsibly. Violations of house rules will result in a partial or full withholding of the security deposit and/or claim for damages.

Note: Music is allowed on the property but loud music carries downhill and over to our neighbors. Out of respect for them, we ask that guests keep the volume low enough to not disturb the neighbors and to turn the volume down to very low or off between 9pm and 9am.

Note: The swimming pool does not have a barrier and can be very dangerous to toddlers, small children, or anyone that can't swim. When renting our property, guests assume full responsibility for the safety of their loved ones. We ask our guests to communicate the need for everyone in the group to monitor and ensure that non-swimmers are not left unattended in or near the pool.

Note: The pool vacuum must stay in the pool at all times. It may not be removed or disconnected. Guests will be responsible for replacement if the vacuum is left unplugged or taken out of the pool.

Notes: For security purposes, a Ring camera located at the front door and four video cameras are mounted on the exterior of the residence as follows: One pointing towards driveway (top right corner of house), one pointing towards pool (left of BBQ under eve), one pointing towards RV pad (right of chimney), and one pointing towards the vineyard (above hot tub). The cameras are outward facing and do not look into the interior. While the cameras actively record video and sound at all times, we do not access the recordings unless there is a security or safety concern. There are no video cameras in the interior of the home.
Note: Yard maintenance, pest control and pool maintenance personnel routinely access the property. Please see the Welcome Notebook for dates and times.

Note: We may (infrequently) need to visit the vineyard and access our equipment in the garage while guests are staying. For example, we may need to make an adjustment to the irrigation in the event of a heatwave. We will inform our guests at the time of booking if we anticipate needing to make a brief visit during their stay so as not to interfere with their privacy.

Note: The pool is heated by a solar system and therefore less warm in winter. This year we will be experimenting with solar rings in an effort to increase the water temperature, but some guests may find that the pool is not warm enough to stay in for great lengths of time. However, previous guests have reported that their family members were happy to play in the pool in January, so this may not be an issue for you or your family. In any case, the hot tub is a hop, skip and jump away and most guests love to spend plenty of time soaking up the rays by the pool year round.

Note: By accepting this reservation, guests hold the owner harmless from any accidents or injury on the property, including any accidents or injuries occurring in the pool, hot tub, fireplaces, and grill or anywhere on the property.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be close to The Oaks Course. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and an arcade/games room. The villa offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • 9 minutes by car from The Oaks Course and 14 minutes from Cal-a-vie
Hilltop Hacienda with 360° views, sparkling pool and hot tub offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Barbecue grills and an arcade/games room are also featured at Hilltop Hacienda with 360° views, sparkling pool and hot tub.

This Escondido villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Kiela Anderson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The pool is not gated.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Hilltop Hacienda with 360° views, sparkling pool and hot tub Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A diamond in the rough!
Jaw dropping from the moment you first arrive at the home! This place did not disappoint! This was my first trip to California and I must say this place set the bar very high for any future trips for me! The pictures online do it no justice at all! The owners have thought of everything! We felt very comfortable and at home while we were there. The accommodations were VERY clean. The property manager responded promptly with all questions and requests. I am already planning my return trip next year to welcome my new grandbaby! Thank you to the owner and property manager for making this a memorable trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy J., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop Retreat with lots of space!!
Everything was perfect! The house is big enough for the 6 of us to have a space and still come together for dining and watching movies in the evening. The pool and outdoor patio area are great. We did not get to make as much use of them as we wanted, as the weather was not always sunny! When we were outside it was very comfortable and lots of space! The views of the surrounding countryside were fantastic from anywhere in the home! Loved, loved, loved all of the outside decks!!! Owners were very helpful and pleasant! Love to stay here again when in CA! Thanks for sharing your wonderful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn F., Glen Ellyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location! Beautiful property!
A 360 degree view of southern Ca hills. What a lovely place to vacation! We would love to return sometime. Thank you Mary and Cliff for hosting us.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023