Location: Julian, San Diego County, California, USA (Located Only 60 Miles NE of San Diego!)
Accommodations: Cabin, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Cabin, Cottage, Vacation Home
Black Oak Cabin is located 1/2 mile east of the Julian town site in the Whispering Pines neighborhood. It is situated on a beautiful slope of black oak, pine, and cypress trees and sports a spacious front porch for relaxing and listening to the occasional evening frog and cricket concerts. A rear brick patio houses the gas BBQ and table/chairs for dining al fresco. On the hillside above is a swing and hammock for leaving all your cares behind.
Our elevated location in the San Diego County Mountains provides us with all four seasons; snow in the winter and early spring, lilacs, daffodils, and April showers in the spring, sunny, warm clear days in the summer (leave the May gray and June gloom behind!), and the beautiful golds and bronzes for the trees in the autumn.
Many birds and other wildlife call us home, the wild turkeys are the most fun when the mom's are visiting with their chicks! The side garden has two chaise lounges for stargazing and some perennial herbs for your culinary enjoyment as well as roses, and seasonal bulb flowers to adorn your dining table.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Separate a/c units as well as ceiling fans in the living room and bedroom for your added comfort.
- Linens Provided : Also includes cloth napkins & tablecloth as well as extra blankets, pillows and bathrobes.
- Off Street Parking : Slightly graded gravel drive with plenty of room for several vehicles or a boat trailer.
- Wood Stove : Firewood is provided at no extra charge.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Comfy queen with a memory foam mattress topper...our guests just love it!
- Convertible Bed : The sofa sleeper in the living room includes an aero-mattress for your sleeping comfort.
- Crib : A pack & play style playpen is available and can be used as a crib.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : There are hook-ups for your own video game console.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : 400+ title library available.
- CD Player
- Music Library : We have a small selection of jazz, classical, and standards available to borrow at our adjacent B & B.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : We also provide dishes, flatware, cookbooks, coffee maker and grinder, blender, toaster, waffle maker/griddle, and individual packages of coffee, tea, cider, cocoa, and popcorn.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Includes BBQ tools for the gas grill.
- Refrigerator : Full size refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Many local restaurants provide take-out and one provides catering service by prior arrangement.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane and BBQ tools are provided.
- Deck/Patio : Covered brick patio in the rear includes patio table and chairs for four. The gas BBQ is located here as well. The front porch deck runs the length of the home and has a porch swing, glider, table for two, and two all-weather wicker armchairs.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Overlooks the pasture across the road and the mountain tops surrounding the Julian town site.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local and toll free calls, internet access with toll-free dial-up...call for details.
- Other Amenities
- Free WiFi available at our adjacent B & B.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Call to discuss your particular needs.
- Kid Friendly : Well behaved kids of all ages are welcome!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : For insurance purposes, renter must be at least 18 years of age. Black Oak Cabin is for the use of registered guests only and parties are not allowed.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Allowed on the front porch or rear patio only.
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Julian is a State Historic District and showcases it's history in the local museum, on a history walk of the town site including the old cemetery, and a tour of one of the old gold mines. In addition to apple and other fruit orchards, Julian is part of San Diego County's Wine Country and features tasting at wineries and tasting rooms pouring wine from most of the County's wine makers.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$175/night (2 People) .. $185/night (3 People) .. $195/night (4 People)
Two Night Minimum Stay Requirement, Three Night Minimum Stay on Holidays.
Weekly rates are available. 14 Day Cancellation Policy, Call for Details.
8% County Tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2003
Your hosts, Ed & Dawn, moved to Julian in 1999 from Silicon Valley to purchase a B & B and we thoroughly enjoy being innkeepers! We are active in the community though the Chamber of Commerce and Merchant's Association.
Why the Owner Chose Julian
We purchased Black Oak Cabin in 2003. It is proximate to our home and business and we feel we're able to better manage the property and attend to the needs of our guests while affording them the privacy they seek. It's a quick drive or a 20 minute walk to downtown Julian. There are great hiking trails, picnicing, and Lake Cuyamaca is a mere 20 minute drive away.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
Black Oak Cabin is situated on a gently sloping, wooded hillside. We've planted (and continue to plant) gardens for your relaxing pleasure and outfitted them with a hammock, swings, chaise lounges, and picnic tables. Birds abound during the day, including the wild turkeys, and many nights you are serenaded by the local "chorus frogs". Julian sees all four seasons, including some snow in the winter, and some amazingly clear nights for stargazing...the Milky Way is still up there! The Chamber of Commerce, Merchant's Association, and numerous other groups host a variety of events throughout the year including music, art, theatre, sports for the pleasure of the locals and visitors alike.
Property Photos
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- Rear Patio at Black Oak Cabin: BBQ, dining, relaxing, ahhhh! - Vacation Rental in Julian, San Diego County
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- Front Porch of Black Oak Cabin: home of the porch swing as well. - Vacation Rental in Julian, San Diego County
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- Living room & dining area in Black Oak Cabin: meals fireside, nice! - Vacation Rental in Julian, San Diego County
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- Fully equipped kitchen in Black Oak Cabin: cookbooks included!
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- Bedroom with queen size bed in Black Oak Cabin, zzzzzzz!
Traveler Reviews (13)
Guest: Bill, Cathy, and family
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Date of Stay: 12/30/03
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
We thought that we would just get out of town for the night, and give our favorite "innkeepers" a little business, after the terrible recent fires. We got so much more than we bargained for! The Black Oak Cabin is utterly charming. It is peaceful and quiet; just the place to escape city life. The decor is perfect and our hosts thought of everything, right down to toddler utensils and sippy cups! The outdoor areas are delightful, with many different areas to sit alone, or with a group. Since we had a rambunctious 2 year old, we didn't get to experience the hammock-for two, but we will save that for next time, and there will most certainly be a next time. Having now experienced your Bed & Breakfast and now the Black Oak Cabin, we don't know which one we love more! Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and keen attention to detail. As always, we will tell all our friends about you!
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Guest: Joe & Bekhy
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Date of Stay: 09/15/04
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
After spending 7 months apart, this is exactly what to C.O. ordered. To be able to hold my Marine in peace. We have been able to relax and enjoy each other. The cabin has such a homey feel & it welcomed us warmly. The perfect hide-a-way and we will be back. Thank you!
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Guest: Jeromie, Rachel, and family
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Date of Stay: 03/27/05
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
Ed & Dawn, Easter Sunday 2005 will be very memorable for my entire family. Not only did we greatly enjoy the cabin, it was also our baby's first Easter. The meticulous accommodation & kid friendly atmosphere allowed my wife and I to further enjoy the getaway. Thanks for the popcorn, cocoa, and sage soap. We will see you again.
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Guest: Elaine
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Date of Stay: 11/10/05
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
I kept waiting for something to be wrong with this place: lumpy mattresses, no hot water, not enough blankets...but no! As Mary Poppins would say, "Practically perfect in every way!" (ok, so a garbage disposal would have been nice!) I'm thinking of not recommending you to friends and family. Why limit my chances of coming back year after year?! Thank you, Dawn & Ed, for a beautiful stay. We'll be back. (Innkeeper note: garbage disposals and septic systems don't work well together, unfortunately, DG)
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Guest: Lew, Madeline, & family
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Date of Stay: 11/21/06
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
The kids started calling it "our cabin" right away. Allison loved the bird watching, and Max loved the dirt. You thought of everything! Dawn, you bring hostessing up to an art form, making our stay homey, comfortable, and a tough luxurious. In the words of the immortal Arnold, "I'll be back."
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Guest: Robert & Maria
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Date of Stay: 03/02/07
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
Ed & Dawn, Thank you so much for accommodating us in such short notice. This is the first time in our marriage that we've gotten away, what a great place! The cabin is a peaceful getaway, we will definitely come again. Can't wait to recommend it to friends. This weekend was a blessing from The Lord. Thank you again!
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Guest: Bryan, Beth, & family
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Date of Stay: 04/09/08
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
We could not have asked for a more private, comfortable retreat from our daily worries than the one we experienced here with the birds, wild turkeys, (neighboring) cats, frogs, and other wildlife at Black Oak Cabin. We will treasure these memories forever and look forward to returning.
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Guest: Barb & Gary
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Date of Stay: 08/21/08
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
What a romantic week we spent here at the Black Oak Cabin! Like a second honeymoon, really. We enjoyed a fresh pot of coffee each morning, followed by a leisurely breakfast cooked by "moi" of eggs, hash browns, bacon, & sometimes a piece of apple pie. Gary would read the newspaper on the back patio , & I would practice my yoga on the front porch. Then we spent the afternoon exploring Julian and visiting with the local shopkeepers. My favorite time was preparing the evening meal. Gary was in charge of the barbeque, & I was in charge of the music & wine. We put together some lovely dining experiences for ourselves ~ just the two of us. It was all quite sensuous. Speaking of which, the bed was like climbing onto a cloud. Surrounded by all the softness & lying next to the one I love was heavenly. Did I mention romantic? We'll be taking home with us memories that will continue to brighten every day of the rest of our lives.
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Guest: Mark & Nita
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Date of Stay: 04/17/09
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
Dawn & Ed, Thank you for this haven! We try to come every year, sometimes in Black Oak Cabin, sometimes we enjoy the rooms in the B & B. You're our first choice when we decide to get away! You two are the perfect hosts. You've created and incredible place to relax, unwind, and remember that life should be enjoyed! We are here to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary... Yep, five years already. We stayed here for the first time in 2003, than again when we were married in 2004. And now we are here in 2009. Time just seems to get away from us! Thank you for this place, this wonderful home away from home! You're both so wonderful. Someday we'll bring the whole family...Or, maybe not, maybe we'll just keep this to ourselves! With Love.
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Guest: Pauline & Breann
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Date of Stay: 09/20/09
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
Dear Ed & Dawn, Thank you so much for the wonderful relaxing weekend in this lovely cabin. This place is gorgeous and so homey. It is so nice & clean & well equipped. I also want to thank you very much for allowing my daughter to play with the guitar - now I will get her one!! We will be back in the near future. I don't get many mini vacations & will treasure this one for a long time. Love & peace to you both.
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