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HIGH DESERT & LAKE RETREAT adjacent to Mountain hiking, and a Hot Spring lake

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A desert landscape with sparse vegetation and a clear sky.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with appliances.
A group of people relaxing by a lake, some on the sand and others in the water.
A building with a flat roof and multiple windows.
A person sitting on rocks by a calm lake with a mountain in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Jacumba Hot Springs, CA
  • Place, Wisteria Candy Cottage
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Elevation Off-Road Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Acorn Casino
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Jacumba

Located in Jacumba, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Imperial Valley Desert Museum and Camp Alaska Site Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wisteria Candy Cottage and Sacred Rocks Reserve Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Jacumba Hot Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Wisteria Candy Cottage - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Elevation Off-Road Park - 21 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Golden Acorn Casino - 21 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Sacred Rocks Reserve Labyrinth - 24 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Imperial Valley Desert Museum - 28 min drive - 38.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Long Shadow - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mariscos el Kory - ‬107 min drive
  • ‪Maminos Pizza - ‬98 min drive
  • ‪Mie ayam boulevard - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HIGH DESERT & LAKE RETREAT adjacent to Mountain hiking, and a Hot Spring lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at HIGH DESERT & LAKE RETREAT adjacent to Mountain hiking, and a Hot Spring lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HIGH DESERT & LAKE RETREAT adjacent to Mountain hiking, and a Hot Spring lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HIGH DESERT & LAKE RETREAT adjacent to Mountain hiking, and a Hot Spring lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HIGH DESERT & LAKE RETREAT adjacent to Mountain hiking, and a Hot Spring lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Wisteria Candy Cottage and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Elevation Off-Road Park. Sacred Rocks Reserve Labyrinth and Golden Acorn Casino are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at the High Desert Retreat is so fun. It’s very close to San Diego but feels like a different world. The acreage around the property is a wonderful place to hike around and explore. I love coming here for a long weekend and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental in Jacumba is located on a 15 acre lot which provides excellent hiking and exploring paths. The house itself is wonderful and we enjoyed our time very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacularly spiritual space, unique artwork decor, very zen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3rd stay at this amazing place

With the Renaissance of the town of Jacumba Hot Springs, we are so glad this property is still available and the vibe has not changed. It's rejuvenating to stay here in this magical spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the quiet and serenity at the property. The bathroom and kitchen were well appointed. The grounds were a lot of fun to roam and explore. Next time I'm bringing my bath salts to enjoy the soaking tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing get away

Nice dessert house with lake on property and a nice hot tub for 2 people , a mountain to hike and a teepee house
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot

This spot is beautiful and the space is like staying in a comfortable art gallery. It is possible to hike around the lovely property and enjoy the night sky around a fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Inspirational location.

We had a great time exploring the desert and making music in this private, unique location. Everything was exactly as stated. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Jacumba getaway

So much to do on site, very clean and artistic. A great energy the space had. Highly reccommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful

Words cannot express how happy we are that we have been able to experience the land.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Artsy retreat

We had a fabulous time!!! Even after staying for 4 nights, we continued to see new art every day. Very peaceful and relaxing. We will definitely be back :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful space!

The photos and descriptions don't do it justice. Stunning space and I'll visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Expert

There’s nothing like this place. Yeah it has a feeling the moment you set foot on the property. This is our second time staying and it was awesome! I highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly Artistic Retreat

We have been longing to return after discovering this hidden gem last year. It did not disappoint! A nice addition to this year’s trip was soaking in the re-opened hot spring pool in town. I could gush again but honestly words don’t do this haven justice. It is a multi-sensory experience unlike anything else, ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Into the Mystic

This rental has it all. The house and expansive grounds provide endless entertainment. The artwork and decor are both beautiful and thought provoking. Lots of amenities. Should have booked more days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than I could have imagined in my wildest dreams!

Saying that the experience was magical is an understatement. We were enamored with every aspect of the full sensory experience and wish we could have stayed longer. Mind, body, and soul were uplifted and enlightened.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reset and Recharge

This is my fourth time staying at HIGH DESERT & LAKE RETREAT and it never disappoints. If you are looking for a peaceful time to relax and unwind this is your place. Lots of places to hike and explore. The home is decorated with the most amazing art. My favorite thing to do is take a long hot bath in the oversized tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2022
Thank you Valentina, we love hosting you, returning guests understand the property in a deeper way... We look forward to hosting you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical ✨

Wow! What an amazing place. Like staying in an art gallery with comforts of home. The property inside and out is indeed magical. If you are looking for a healing retreat, that’s what this was for us. My children want to return for their birthdays and so do I. I really can’t believe we found such a beautiful destination. The hosts were excellent communicators and very kind. Exceptional ✨
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical desert paradise

Staying at the Institute of Perception in Jacumba, California, was magical. Nestled in the desert, this unique retreat offers breathtaking landscapes and a serene escape from everyday life. The house, a work of art in itself, inspires creativity and spiritual renewal with its eclectic charm. Jacumba Hot Springs provide a tranquil escape after exploring the desert.Our band, Finegan Finch, have composed and recorded material for numerous albums here over the years. The area always leaves us rejuvenated, inspired, and deeply connected to the desert’s timeless spirit. I highly recommend this incredible place for a unique and memorable retreat.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2025
What a beautiful review! Thank you for being such creative and gracious guests!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
We were excited about our Thanksgiving getaway and all the reviews made it sound like fun. What they don't express is that Jacumba is an extremely poverty-stricken town overrun with refugees coming through the nearby border wall. About 100 new people a day are being housed, if you can call it that, in camps near the property. Those are just the people being told to wait there and they will be processed. We saw these people and about 75 lined up and tagged by border patrol to be removed for deportation on the side of the road. A quick internet check revealed an article written by NPR just days before our arrival outlining this humanitarian crisis, specifically in this town. The nearby wall is known to have miles of holes along this town and a steady stream of coyotes dropping off refugees. There are helicopters overhead at night and DIA SUVs in the area. We were not comfortable knowing that there were people out there looking for refuge in the desert, especially with abandoned train cars on the property. As for the house, we had wondered why the windows and a slider doors were covered with locked panels of corrugated metal, not allowing any light into the bedroom or bathroom. We were told to keep every door and gate locked even when home. The furniture was ripped and torn and covered with rugs and only one chair was comfortable. We left on Thanksgiving day to return home, staying only 2 of our 5 nights. My husband felt ill and we did not feel comfortable staying any longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow

This property was the perfect getaway. Beautiful land, good hiking, a well outfitted kitchen, an amazing bath and shower, interesting artwork, plenty of interesting things to explore on the grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning, peaceful, fabulous

On 16 acres of gorgeous desert, quiet, beautiful to walk around, listen to coyotes, enjoy the art, and feel serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jacumba Retreat - An Art Experience

This is a bit of an out-of-the-way place, but very comfortable. The art and artistic touches in the house, and on the property, are pretty amazing. The all-on-one-level house was clean, well equipped and modern. It has 1 large bedroom, and bed, although there is also a comfortable pull-out couch. Had a small TV, which we did not use; TV does not have cable, but apparently you can connect via your phone, etc. Very quiet and we enjoyed walking around the large desert property. Adjacent town is small, but had 1 store with a few basics. In short, if you are looking for a QUIET stay, especially with 'arty; touches, then this is the place! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our second stay at the high desert retreat was just as enjoyable as our first

Second trip to one of our most favorite places to visit, the Jacumba Hot Springs area. Not only is the home a unique artistic creation, but the entire grounds of the property are lovingly sculpted. We visit the area mostly for hiking at the many nearby blm lands and parks. This trip we encountered a herd of 8 wild horses in Moon Valley, the breathtaking views from the Sacatone Scenic Overlook, and a visit to an abandoned quartz mine! It's best to have a capable 4 by 4 if you don't want to spend as much time hiking. We are already looking at our schedules to figure out when we can visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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