Stoneapple Farm Writers' Cottage

• Stoneapple Farm ..our new second home

  Stoneapple Farm ..our new second home

  • Guest Laura
  • Date of stay 01/04/13
  • Review Submitted 03/05/13
  We loved our stay at Stoneapple Farm! Branden from Maui said it best. It is a property I fantasize about owning. It was cold when we were there but we spent hours in front of the large, cozy fireplace spending time NOT using technology. We played cards, read stories... Our son enjoyed the awesome tree swing and flying his kite. I loved preparing meals in the kitchen while watching deer graze under one of the many mature oak trees. On our last night we were treated to a light snowfall and in the morning it was beautiful. Even though you are close to Julian downtown you feel miles away from it all. We are planning a trip back there in the Spring. It is a one of a kind property. We highly recommend!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Homey, Authentic, Interesting, Out of the Ordinary, Comfortable, Spacious, Full of Character

  Homey, Authentic, Interesting, Out of the Ordinary, Comfortable, Spacious, Full of Character

  • Guest Branden
  • Date of stay 03/11/12
  • Review Submitted 03/19/12
  This home is an incredible experience in itself. Although very convenient to Julian, Santa Ysabel, Palomar and Anza Borrego, it is not simply somewhere to stay while visiting other places, but a place worth going for itself. A home away from home that is full of discovery. It is far more spacious than I had realized, with an ample living room, comfortable kitchen with dining nook, spacious bedroom, light filled office/study, 2 bathrooms, wash room, pantry, adding up to close to 1800 to 2000 sf I would guess. Additionally there is an east facing stone paved front patio that is great for morning coffee in the sun. I think one way to help describe Stoneapple to others is to call attention to the fact that it was a long term home for the current owner's Aunt, and that long term 'home' feel has remained intact in the thoughtful interior design of the home and the collection of so many interesting details. It is a place of great depth an authenticity, every corner holds objects of interests, from the stitched tapestries and southwest pottery scattered about the home through to the placement of light filled reading alcoves all around the house. Assorted books with the label “From Scott O’Dell’s Library” with a picture of an Irish setter and wine jug at a pic-nic were a touching discovery. A wonderful place to stay, both parents and children loved exploring the place, though we did have some work to do in raising some things out of reach of two young children. About 20 minutes of 'child proofing' by moving nice porcelain and heavy brass trinkets onto higher shelves did the trick for the week. We loved it!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Code Poet's Cottage

  Code Poet's Cottage

  • Guest Rich
  • Date of stay 06/10/11
  • Review Submitted 09/06/11
  I had a wonderful, two-week stay at Stoneapple Farm. The cottage itself is only minutes away from the charming town of Julian, yet offers plenty of privacy and quiet that I needed for writing the initial code for a large web development project. I thoroughly enjoyed taking break from work to sit on the porch, during which I was visited by wild turkeys, rabbits and a large buck. The cottage itself is absolutely delightful, and the availability of all the modern convenience (like high speed wireless internet) did nothing to encroach on the feeling of slower, simpler times that this cottage embodies. I highly recommend a stay here, and I look forward to returning again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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  • Guest Carina
  • Date of stay 11/27/08
  • Review Submitted 12/21/10
  Hi Gillian this is Carina xxxxxxx. We want to say thank you for trusting us. We had so much fun the whole week. We loved the cabin, it was so comfortable. On the Saturday that we left it started snowing and we wished we could of stayed a week more. We had a great time. Thank you! Hopefully you and your family had a great Thanksgiving. -Carina . It will be fine if you want to include my note as a testimonial.

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  • Guest Dirk R.
  • Date of stay 10/03/08
  • Review Submitted 12/21/10
  By now you might have noticed, that I don't want to leave this wonderful place, that I refer to as my mountain oasis. For three weeks I have been writing here on my book about a journey around the US by bicycle, visiting small town America. And Stoneapple with its history and uniqueness were a true inspiration. I will miss the birds looking for seeds from the feeders at the kitchen window while I was having my breakfast. I will miss the quiet moments in the hammock underneath the oaks, reading, reflecting or watching the deer pass by. I will miss the wonderful town of Julian and the friendly people. And I will miss the mountains and valleys, the breathtaking views. Until I come back. Soon. Thursday, October 2, 2008, Stoneapple Farm, Julian, CA, DR.

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• Absolutely perfect

  Absolutely perfect

  • Guest Brian260
  • Date of stay 12/14/10
  • Review Submitted 12/20/10
  Just spent three nights at Stoneapple Farm and loved it. The first thing that attracted me to the listing was the "pet friendly" designation. My wife and I were grateful to be able to bring our dog along and have her in the rental with us. The cabin has wonderful character, still containing many personal items of recent resident Dorsa O'Dell. You feel like you've been invited to spend the weekend at a grandmother's house rather than some sterile vacation rental. Love all the books, love the lack of TV. The location is perfect. Far enough from town to have lots of space and peace and quiet, but still close enough for a hike to Main St (about 2.5 miles) or a quick drive. The owner is extremely friendly and professional. The caretaker was also extremely friendly, and went above and beyond for us. When my wife and I arrived home after our stay, she realized that she had left her wedding & engagement rings at the property. I called the caretaker immediately who drove to the property and found the rings for us. Obviously this was quite the stressful situation, and it was great to be able to rely on someone honest and helpful. Can't recommend the cottage highly enough.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Weekly, monthly & longer rentals preferred.  Av. weekly rate $950, $3000 a month.
Three-day minimum stay @ $175 a day. Daily rate thereafter $125.
Required 8% county tax included. $75 cleaning fee additional.
$200 refundable security deposit required. Holiday rates may be higher.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS 2012: 5-night minimum @ $200 a night.  $1250 for week.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.