Experience the best of the Golden State from this stunning home in Escondido. Situated in the perfect spot to take in breathtaking 360-degree mountain views, this 3-bedroom 2.5-bathroom vacation rental will instantly put you in a state of ease. Enjoy the home's private 12 acres, recline on the deck, or travel 2 miles down the road to relax at Golden Door Spa. If you're up for more of an adventure, take a day trip to San Diego for endless fun before returning home for dinner with a view.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Gated Property | Panoramic Mountain Views | Pool Table
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Living Room: 2 Futons
GET OUTDOORS: Lake Hodges (9 miles), Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (10 miles), Double Peak Park (11 miles), Moonlight State Beach (19 miles), Black Mountain Open Space Park (21 miles), Torrey Pines State Reserve (27 miles), Mission Trails Regional Park (35 miles) HOT SPOTS: Golden Door Spa (2 miles), San Diego Zoo Safari Park (11 miles), San Diego Botanic Garden (17 miles), Del Mar Racetrack (27 miles), Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (32 miles), La Jolla Shores Park (34 miles) SAN DIEGO (37 miles): Balboa Park, Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Museum, Petco Park, The San Diego Art Museum, San Diego Zoo, Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego Air & Space Museum, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Mission Bay Park AIRPORT: San Diego International Airport (39 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: Bedroom 3 is accessible through Bedroom 1 - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras located on the front of the garage, at the front door, on the front of the house, on the northwest side of the house, and on the north side of the house. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion
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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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 5-1803201-22
About the area
San Marcos
Mesa Rock, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flower Fields of Carlsbad and popular attractions include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Center for the Performing Arts Escondido and California Center For The Arts are also worth visiting.
Center for the Performing Arts Escondido - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
Castle Creek Country Club - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
California Center For The Arts - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
Getting around
Carlsbad Village Station - 25 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Hidden Meadows Country Bar - 8 min drive
Jack in the Box - 7 min drive
West Coast Pizza - 7 min drive
The Market at Hidden Meadows - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Escondido Hilltop Home w/ Deck & Views! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Escondido Hilltop Home w/ Deck & Views!?
As of 3 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escondido Hilltop Home w/ Deck & Views! on 31 Dec, 2026 start from S$378, 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.
How much is parking at Escondido Hilltop Home w/ Deck & Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Escondido Hilltop Home w/ Deck & Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Escondido Hilltop Home w/ Deck & Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Escondido Hilltop Home w/ Deck & Views! located?
Located in Mesa Rock, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Reidy Creek Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Oaks Course and Center for the Performing Arts Escondido. Twin Oaks Golf Club and Montiel Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
5.2
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Licatiin was great. Owner was super nice and responded quickly
Jeffrey C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
padmaja munagala
6 Jul, 2023
Out standing
This place is outstanding with beautiful mountain views. We took a small ride though DEER SPRINGS road in to San Marcos town a 5 minute ride. it is very scenic with horse properties, horse riding facility and organic food stores etc. The property sits on a mountain top and we are inspired by mountain views both from the deck and the living room. Children enjoyed a lot with pool table to play. We highly recommend this place for a family vacation.
padmaja munagala
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Gregory P.
2 Oct, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Terrible. Find an alternative
Mice infested. Evidence of it all over. 3rd bedroom was off the (empty) hot tub room. No ventilation. Stuffy and hot.
There was garbage left behind in the kitchen from who-knows-when. Broken doors. A/C was off so the place was toasty. No toilet paper in bathrooms. It was not ready for guests. I’d suggest finding another place. The location wasn’t bad for visiting the Escondido area, but there are comparable rentals nearby. We found one and stayed there. Didn’t spend one night here. Took a look around and cancelled. If they cleaned it up and prepared for guests…who knows? For now, can’t recommend.
Our vacation was just short of a nightmare. The house was not well maintained or clean. There was a mouse running around in the kitchen (in and out of the cabinets) every morning. The downstairs smelled like something died and we were afraid to leave because we were locked out of the security gate multiple times. Worst of all the grill caught fire and almost exploded. We reported all this to the property manager and VRBO and the owner failed to send anyone out. We were refunded 1/2 of our money. We feel that both Evolve, the owner, and VRBO have not dealt with this matter well. We feel we deserve more than 1/2 of our payment refunded as our vacation was ruined. We have stayed in many VRBOs and this was by far the worst. I would suggest to keep looking at other rentals.
Jennifer G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2023
Hi Jennifer, we take it seriously when guests let us know that we missed the mark. After sending your feedback to the homeowner, they’d like to share the following:
- We take claims like this seriously and want to clarify the items mentioned in your review. We immediately had a professional team investigate the property for pests. The technicians did not find any evidence of pests.
- We have talked with our cleaning crew to ensure that these issues do not reoccur for future travelers. We do use a cleaning service to have the home professionally cleaned before each guest's arrival. We did everything we could to resolve the issues immediately so that you could enjoy the house.
- We sincerely apologize that we were unable to come to an agreeable solution based on the documentation provided but are confident that future guests will have excellent stays here!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Stephanie C.
11 Aug, 2023
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Inaccurate Description
First impression of the home upon arrival was not good. We arrived to find the house with the A/C off in the middle of a heatwave in CA. It took two days for the house “air out”, cool down and not have a smell from being closed up. Instructions advised not to open windows as bugs would come in due to holes in the screens. It would have been ideal for the A/C to be turned on prior to our arrival so the space can come down to an average level. The property was listed as three bedrooms with additional space for sleeping on living room futons. The third “bedroom” did NOT have A/C (house listed as have central A/C) and was attached to room that housed an in ground bath tub. The tub was covered, but was a hazard for my toddler, and still had a layer of water on the bottom. This tub room was not listed anywhere on the online listing and was not included in the pictures. This caused for a swamp like smell and the bedroom unusable. I had the max amount of guests allowed per the listing and with one room down, caused us to use an air mattress and double up more than anticipated for sleeping arrangements. Lastly, the cleanliness was not ideal. You can tell the house wasn’t cleaned prior to arrival, maybe months before. Carpet had numerous stains and areas of hazard on the floor for walking. Information provided for the stay was outdated: incorrect gate code, no welcome package with Wi-Fi info (like noted in the listing) and not all items available in the listing provided (trash bags).
Stephanie C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2023
Stephanie, We work hard to provide a clean and comfortable place for all our guests to stay. We apologize that you had issues while you were at the property.
- We recently made some changes to our cleaners so that we can ensure all our guests that our home is 100% ready clean and sanitized.
- We now keep the AC so that our guests are cool and it's not hot and stifling.
- We are listed as three bedrooms, we do have three bedrooms. The 3rd bedroom does not have AC but we do provide fans for your comfort. We are working on putting in AC in that room also.
- The tub is covered as it is not listed, but it is cleaned and covered. We also have a notice "Do not walk on".
We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests. We strive for those 5-star reviews that we know we can deliver.