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Pool
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Private North San Diego Cottage/Guest 1 House

Beautiful Guest House on private lot in San Diego County. Enjoy the use of pool, Jacuzzi, outdoor fire pit. Centrally located in San Diego County.

This guest house is on a property where there is another vacation rental. This means there are two vacation rentals plus the main house where the owners live. Each vacation rental guest house is a separate structure.

ALL outdoor areas including POOL and JACUZZI are shared with owners who live onsite! The pool and Jacuzzi are located on a private property where the owners live.

You will have full use of your private vacation guest house with two bedrooms, full kitchen, full size washer/dryer, and bathroom. Enjoy the peace and tranquility this property has to offer. House has Apple TV and WIFI.

Do NOT book and ask for a refund. We will not grant a refund as it is a complete and absolute administrative hassle.
Property owners live onsite in the main house. Guests must be able to walk up steps and on ground cover. Parking is on the property next to the garage in the brick area. Guests will walk approximately 100 yards to the private guest house. Need to walk over bark.

Extra guests charges apply for guests of five (5) or more booked for and vary by night, season, and holiday.
AC is not to be turned on lower than 74 and heater not night than 78. Please be respectful of this and be mindful of energy conservation. AC or heater is not to be Left on when a guest is not present.

All common areas of the property are under video, audio, and picture surveillance at the discretion of the owner. Administration fees will apply if the host needs to contact VRBO it answers or deals with additional issues.

Host will charge any and all fees to guests they determine necessary to complete administrative tasks such as changing reservations, making alterations, excessive texting or contact, resolving any issues, and/or making property equipment run such as turning on the Jacuzzi. Only guests registered as staying the night in the property are allowed. All visitors must be approved in writing by the owners. All pets must be pre-approved in writing. We have a pet dog.

All outdoor amenities, pool/spa, and all outside grounds are shared and common space.

The pool is not heated.

Hot tub is not heated. It can be heated remotely by the owner but will depend on the owners’ availability. It is not guaranteed that we will heat it and it and a $95 per hour hearing fee is charged due to high gas prices. You need to be on the property before we will heat it so we don’t waste energy.. Additional heating requests can be accommodated for $95 hourly rate. All guests are asked to be on the property before the hearing is turned on. Use of the being hot tub being hot is NOT a guarantee if staying with us! Outdoor activities and pool/jacuzzi end at 9:30 pm as we live in a quiet neighborhood.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
There is a pool, there is no lifeguard-Adult req.
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Events

No events allowed
Must be approved - Administration fees will apply
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets are an extra fee and must be pre-approved.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If check in assist. is needed after 8pm = $115fee.
Appropriate clothing must be worn in the pool/spa. Children under age 16 are not allowed in the pool/spa without an adult present. Pool not heated.
Only registered guests are allowed on the property. Visitors are not authorized. Use of gas firepits/heaters are not.
Surveillance in the form of video, audio, and pictures are in all common areas of the property are taken at the discretion of the owner.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Must be approved - Administration fees will apply
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Poway

Located in Poway, this vacation home is in a rural area. San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park and Wildlife Research Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Poway-Midland Railroad and Queen Califa's Magical Circle are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Poway, CA

What's nearby

  • Poway Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 23 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Mission Bay - 40 min drive - 46.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 41 min drive - 41.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 41 min drive - 45.9 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 23 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bernardo Winery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Asadero - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquil Private North San Diego Cottage/Guest 1 House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tranquil Private North San Diego Cottage/Guest 1 House?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquil Private North San Diego Cottage/Guest 1 House on Apr 1, 2026 start from $195, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tranquil Private North San Diego Cottage/Guest 1 House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Private North San Diego Cottage/Guest 1 House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Private North San Diego Cottage/Guest 1 House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Private North San Diego Cottage/Guest 1 House located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Maderas Golf Club, Lake Poway, and Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Rancho Bernardo Historical Museum and Bernardo Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. Beautiful property and hosts were great people.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage on a great property

This is our second time staying at this great little venue. The owners were communicative and promptly addressed VRBO challenges that provided incorrect details relating to the check in. We will stay here next year on our annual visit to see family in Poway. The cottage lives larger than the square footage with plenty of room for dinner with our kids and grandson.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

victor c.

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

Quaint, Quiet Cottage

The cottage was everything the listing said it was. We stayed the weekend to attend our Grandsons 1st Birthday party. Very clean, quiet and cozy. Child and Dod friendly with a really nice open area. Emailed the host and got a quick responce. Very pleased with our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenessa

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The rules when you arrive are 3 pages long. The pool and hot tub are advertised as heated. They are not. You have to ask the owner and if it is convenient he will turn the heat on but it takes hours to warm up. The roof leaked when it rained and you cannot put anything on the kitchen counters for fear of staining. Would not stay again. Also no guests allowed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good stay, but some minor issues.

Overall, our stay was a good one, but there were some minor issues... The WiFi was very weak and inconsistent. The Roku and our Firestick kept freezing, and we couldn't get online sometimes. We finally moved the wireless repeater up high in the main room and it got better, but still was weak and cut out occasionally. Lots of of "unnecessary stuff" around in the kitchen and curio cabinets. We had ants marching through one of the bedrooms, but took care of them with the provided spray. Water pressure at the bathroom sink was only a trickle. Whoever was staying in the main house had a dog that roamed to property. He was very friendly (and we are "dog people," so that was OK), but could have been a serious problem if you have issues with dogs. The online info was also incorrect. VRBO said to park on the street and put trash outside the cabin. Host said to put trash in cans at the street, and when we arrived, there was a car back in the space where we were told to park (we would have blocked it in). After messaging the host, we were told it was OK to block the car. The toilet ran and we had to "jiggle" it constantly. When we messaged the host, we were told that they work fix it AFTER we left, as they didn't want to disturb our "privacy." Given that we were never in the cabin during the day, we couldn't understand why this was an issue. Anyway... Again, all these were minor, and we found the accommodations to be fine for our needs... It's just that the little stuff bugged us some.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a nightmare! Do yourselves a favor and never stay here. I booked this place with my girlfriend and her seven-year-old daughter and our dog. Check in was pretty late at 5 PM so we asked if we could check in earlier and this guy Curt responded and said yes at 4 o’clock. So we get there six minutes early and there is no one there and the unit is dirty and has not been cleaned yet. I messaged the host and waited and messaged him my phone number and wait for over 30 minutes and he never responded so we left. It was Easter weekend and we had to find another place last minute. The host Curt responds 4 and a half hours later and says since we were there six minutes early the cleaners couldn’t finish their job therefore he will not issue a refund. There was no apologies, no remedies, nothing. After battling back-and-forth through text he did agree to refund me half but I said no because no services were not rendered and I tried to remedy the situation the best I could. Throughout the whole dialogue that I had with this host Curt he was very argumentative and disrespectful. He was not accommodating at all and not understanding at all and actually told me that communicating with me was actually costing him time and money. What a jerk. And also beware of VRBO or homeaway because they basically said that they cannot refund any money without the hosts permission. I am now having to file a dispute with my credit card company and possibly go to small claims court because of this.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

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

Nice Short Getaway

Very unique villa! We had a good stay. It was as nice villa as decided last minute to do a quick weekend trip to San Diego area. The only negative is the cleanliness of the property. Lots cobwebs and very dirty environment around the villa. Could really use anything because of it was so dusty and dirty. The inside of the villa was very clean. We were surprised though that because we couldn't turn the thermostat below 76 degrees, there were not fans we could (1 or 2) that we could use..that would have been an appreciate add for that situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Esther R.

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

A basic and convenient place to stay

This rental was clean, and nicely furnished. Communication with the host was good, and he was great about fixing a screen that we found to be damaged upon arrival. However, the rental was quite sparse on some things. For example, we would not have had enough towels if there had been 4 of us (as originally planned), and there was no soap or shampoo, etc. in the shower. So plan to bring your own. The yard has a nice pool area right outside the front door, which is shared with another vacation rental. The overall yard has nice trees and plants and multiple sitting areas, but generally could benefit from some TLC.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Great for a Family!

Stayed at this cottage as a family of 4 with 2 young children and it was perfect for our needs. The outdoor space is wonderful & wish our plans allowed for us to enjoy it more. Curt, the owner, was very hospitable and easy to contact for questions. The one thing that would make it even more exceptional would be some small amenities like shampoo, body wash/ bar soap, etc. (More of a suggestion than an issue). Would stay again with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Like a mini-poolside resort!

Wonderful respite from the heat! Beautifully landscaped grounds surrounding a pool & hot tub. Spacious guest house. Helpful, gracious & responsive hosts - even brought out extra pool floats for our family. Also loved the location near (about 30min to) a dog-friendly beach good for boogie boarding (Solana) & great shops & restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoav Z.

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

Great stay - great host

We loved this place. The yard is amazing, the hosts are friendly, the neighborhood is really safe and good. Really great experience
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose S.

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

Super nice and cozy guest house

We booked a day at safari Park and decided to book this place to hang out for a couple of days after. Beautiful guest house and property. The pool was really nice and clean and my kids really enjoyed it. The owners were very good at communicating and provided a free bottle of wine. Great family place. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Great, Tranquil Stay

Our family of 4 really enjoyed the stay. Peaceful spot, perfect home base for exploring San Diego!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marrissa C.

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

Weekend stay

This property was very clean and met every need we had for our little vacation. Curt was very nice and showed great hospitality. We were happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parth M.

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

Well maintained

It was a nice and we'll maintained property. Pretty accurate as described and showed in the images. Curt is a good host and tried accommodating all our requests in the best of his capabilities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

We love this property

This was our 2nd time staying at this property. We had a nice relaxing time. Our son loves being in the pool and my husband and I can’t get enough of the hot tub in the chilly weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Beautiful property!

This was exactly what we were looking for; a quiet relaxing staycation with a pool that was private vs. a hotel. We wanted to travel safe during this Covid-19 pandemic. We absolutely loved this property. They had such a beautiful backyard with a pool & jacuzzi & many more setups, all lite up with lots of lights all around the huge backyard, that I found to be breathtaking seeing it all lite up at night. I would recommend adding that photo for others to see here what they are missing out on. Thank you so much Curt & to your lovely family for a great hospitality! We loved Joey the dog as well! Our 5 year old son loved how supper friendly he was. We definitely plan on coming back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolina H.

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

Perfect for a quick getaway

Wonderful little guest house with a full kitchen that allowed me to cook healthy dinners during our getaway. Curt and Isabella were gracious hosts and have created such a cozy environment in the guesthouse. It is spacious and we had access to the pool and jacuzzi all week. The kids had no issues connecting remotely to complete their schoolwork using the guest wifi. They are dog friendly and our pup loved playing with theirs. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie Y.

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

Perfect "shelter in place" location!

Curt was a wonderful host; he was very accommodating and quick to reply. The guest house is located behind the main house, situated on a large, beautiful property in a quiet neighborhood. The house was perfect for our family of 4. There are many cozy seating areas, perfect for relaxing and hanging out. We enjoyed sitting outside and also around the pool area. I highly recommend this property for the perfect location to shelter in place; close to Poway Lake hiking trail (plus it is only a 30 minute drive to San Diego beaches and activities). It is private and feels like a true getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Love this cottage!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this cottage. The pool was beautiful! We are looking forward to our next time visiting! The owners were very helpful and quickly responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca J.

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

Amazing

We had such an amazing experience with this family and their wonderful property. We were attended to the second we got there and had great communication with the owner. Overall, I would surely recommend them to anyone as we had a lovely stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

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

Nice and relaxing

It was nice and quiet. Excellent for relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Birthday FUN!

My husband and our friends and I enjoyed a day by the pool and a lovely dinner. The house and the area was perfect. The beds were comfortable and the home owners were pleasant and accommodating. We had the BEST TIME!! Thank you so much🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

Cozy cottage in a delightful neighborhood

The cottage was what we needed at this point in time while in California.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro K.

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

Beatuful place

we have enjoyed this place to the fullest it was a weekend that we did not want it to end, the jacuzzi was one of the family reunion points where we could enjoy and talk very warmly, everything is all corners of this place are very cofortables Curt and Ysabela were very cordial and gave us an original cake that they created to celebrate my mother's 83rd birthday They were very attentive at all times, thanks for the bottle of wine they gave us to enjoy the occasion. I recommend this place and hope to return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

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