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Hidden City Family home -north county San Diego

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Escondido, CA
  • California Center For The Arts
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Stone Brewing
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Hidden City Family home -north county San Diego

Family home get away with pool, view of city and mountains. Home sleeps 8-10 people, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Home is near the 78 freeway and the 15 freeway, 15 min away from Safari Park and mall, 20 min away from Valley View Casino and Harrahs casino, 25-30 min nearest beach, Legoland, 30-40 min downtown SD, Sea world, SD zoo, Temecula wineries. California Center of the Arts and Green Gable Estate San Marcos are 10 min away. ****Home NOT for parties/events, noise level must be down by 9pm.***
Garage not accessible, pool and spa not heated.

Property manager

Lorena
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Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Children welcome with adult supervision
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off AC/ heater if used
Place used towels in bath tub,
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No events or parties. max 10 people in the home, no visitors past the allotted amount of people in the home. Noise down by 9pm
Check out rules- take out trash in kitchen and bathrooms. Grey bin outside is for regular trash, blue bin is for recycling.
Wipe down counters, clean all dishes, dried and put back in place. All used towels in bath tub.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Escondido

Midway, a neighbourhood in Escondido, is home to this holiday home. Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park and Wildlife Research Center. San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Queen Califa's Magical Circle are also worth visiting.
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Escondido, CA

What's nearby

  • Dixon Lake - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • California Center For The Arts - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Palomar Medical Center - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Stone Brewing - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 24 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pho Lee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dos Vacqueros Mexican Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hidden City Family home -north county San Diego have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Hidden City Family home -north county San Diego pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden City Family home -north county San Diego?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden City Family home -north county San Diego?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden City Family home -north county San Diego located?

Located in Midway, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dixon Lake, Palomar Medical Center Downtown and Grape Day Park. Patio Playhouse and California Center For The Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krishan A.

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

Great view, good space

Very nice stay with a group of friends! We enjoyed the outdoor space and the host was very communicative and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Thank you!

Overall great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice dwelling, host great

Rented it for my family came out of town, host was accommodating, very friendly. It would be my first choice to rent when my family come to see us again, unless it is unavailable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn G., Phoenix

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

Beware!! WORST experience ever!!!

Owner is a total scammer. Tried to penalize me for cleaning the house and placing the accumulated trash in her trash bins. Said the original cleaning fee only covered the inside of the house. So if you stay here you may want to leave the trash inside the house and save yourself some money. She also accused me of touching her pool system (another scam) to get more money out of her guest who pay good money to stay in her home. I have already open a case against her petty claims. So save yourself the headache and rent somewhere else! Neighbor warned me that owner likes to past by and check up on families who stay there. So if your look for privacy another reason to look elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Soren M., Aarhus, Denmark

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

Good location

We had a very Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Lovely stay

The house was a perfect fit for our family. The pool was nice and clean as was the home. We enjoyed our stay very much! Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nana L.

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

Pool house

We truly enjoyed the house.. My grandkids did not want to leave.. They said it's their new house..My grandkids stayed in the pool most of the time.. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your beautiful home..

8/10 Good

Karissa S.

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

Great stay

The house was clean and pool was awesome. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Awesome Rental

This VRBO was exactly as described. It was easy to access local highways, lots of great grocery/restaurants nearby, nice neighbors and a fabulous rental house at a very cost effective rate! We had 10 people in our party and we didn't feel crowded due to the large space. Lorena was a pleasure to communicate with - she was timely and very accommodating in any response. I will definitely return if I am anywhere near this rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Escondido

Pool was wonderful! Beds marginally comfortable. Space roomy and nice. One door could not close due to long bed. I would recommend this location for your larger group.

8/10 Good

Stephen and Jeanette W., Hiawatha KS

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

family vacation

We loved the house with the swimming pool. However, it was too chilly to use the pool much but we can't control the weather. The twin beds and futon were not comfortable especially for adults. We made some great family memories, and that is what counts. Our property manager was very gracious and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

katherine b.

Very nice

The house is very clean and roomy. We requested to be in early once we landed and Lorena worked hard to allow us in. The house and owner are awesome! Please be sure to recognize before you book that the pool and hot tub are not heated and there is no night timelight in the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sabrine Y.

Very beautiful house!

This house was amazing! No issues getting into the house. Everything was very clean. And the sights seen from the deck were to die for ❤️ Would definitely come back if i ever travel to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Shane B.

Review

Jacuzzi and pool weren’t heated, however, we were made aware by owner: conveniently located in Escondido and plenty of sleeping space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Great place, nice area, clean and good pool.

Overall have no complaints, highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Collette J.

Great Family Vacation

This property was clean, organized and a great place to stay. The "no air conditioning" was a little uncomfortable at night in July, but there were fans in each room. The pool was wonderful and the view spectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Good house plenty of things to do around

In a good neighborhood everything was close supermarkets Starbucks gas station within minutes clean house clean pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lilly K.

Smooth easy transaction.

The house was amazing. Everything went so smoothly. We had no issues getting in the house. We were even able to get an early check-in time. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

frank j.

Property was clean matched the pictures!!

Property was amazing, check in and out was so easy!! The owner communicated well and was accommodating. Would definitely book here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

It was great for a good price

No problems here. Slept everyone comfortably and met our needs for the weekend. Great view and plenty of street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

STEPHANIE S., Utah

Enjoyable stay, excellent host

Pros: Lorena was a great communicator who prepared us for arrival and answered all our questions throughout our stay in a helpful way. The house was nice and easily accommodated our group of 8. The kitchen was pretty well appointed and there were more than enough towels and toiletries available. It got chilly in the evenings during our stay (December), but the heater worked great and kept the grandparents warm. We also had plenty of hot water, even for 8 people sharing two bathrooms. The location put us about 30 minutes away to most main attractions in San Diego, Carlsbad, etc., but is very close to the Safari Park, which was nice. We loved the nice touches like Christmas decorations that were awaiting us. The kitchen, living room, and bathrooms all seemed fairly new and modern. The bedrooms were snug, but the common spaces fit 8 people just fine. Cons: The "extra" bedroom with the futon would not be a very comfortable stay, so we took advantage of all the twin bedrooms. In one of the bedrooms, a twin bed blocked the door, so it couldn't close all the way. The house was a little older and more sparse than I expected; with a large group, it would be nice to have more hooks in the bathrooms, and a few more dishes. The floors left our feet and socks pretty dirty, but overall, the house was clean and comfortable. And even though the description states that the pool is not heated, the kids were disappointed to not be able to swim or use the tiny hot tub. (They looked so nice and tempting.) Overall: This worked well for our family. We had a lovely trip and we appreciated Lorena's hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mariana W.

Wonderful Property

My family stayed here over Thanksgiving week to be close to my relatives, who mostly live in Escondido. The weather was surprisingly hot and we spent a great deal of time outdoors, where there are comfortable lounges and chairs. We could have stayed inside, because there are an abundance of fans and the inside was quite comfortable. But the view is spectacular. The house is really clean and nicely maintained. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The living room was too comfortable -- one day I came in and everyone was sleeping on the couch! It is really close to hiking: everyone should visit Daley Ranch, which is an easy 10 minutes away. The neighborhood is quiet and well maintained. The owner/manager was super helpful and quick to respond to my questions. I highly recommend this house to anyone who is looking to stay in the north county.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jillian P.

Beautiful Escondido Home

The home was spacious, clean and perfect for a girls weekend. Lorena was very accommodating with our check in and check out schedule. Overall, a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

fred h., Fallbrook

Cumfy, cozy crib.

The house was clean and very comfortable. Lorena took great care to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Had plenty of room for my family, including a couple of relatives that decided it best not to drive home after the wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

Very nice home with updated appliances and baths, and is comfortably furnished.

We stayed for 9 days while in Escondido for a family wedding. The house and pool were very nice for the 8 of us, and is really ideally located for easy access to sightseeing at area attractions and the coast. The owner was gracious and very helpful throughout our stay, and we really had an enjoyable time. We would certainly come back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

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