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The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country

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Living area
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Temecula, CA
  • Place, Rancho Palomar Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Peltzer Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponte Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country

Perfect, private get-a-way for 2 or small group, truly in the heart of wine country. Our Cottage was featured on FYI's Tiny House Hunting- season 3, episode 8! This property is surrounded by the wine country trail, and just down the road from South Coast Winery. Also down the road, is the popular horse country, including the soccer and polo fields at Galway downs.

The Temecula wine country has been a growing destination vacation for horse lovers, wine tasters, weddings, hot air balloon enthusiasts as well as cyclists. And even if you don't enjoy any of these things, the open countryside is a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of city living.

The Cottage Haven is a darling guest house on our 5 acre ranch with it's own private entrance. Our family stays busy in the main house but you will have your privacy away from the main house in the cottage. Modern cottage decor, full kitchen, and the sound of whispering pines are just a few of the amenities you will enjoy. In the upstairs loft, your friends or children can enjoy the treetop views from the 2 twin beds. (Please note: the stairs to the loft are attic stairs-See photo)

Enjoy a picnic on your own private lawn or practice your soccer skills on the front soccer field/lawn. Sit by the shared pool with a glass of wine and a good book and enjoy the quiet countryside and the sound of the breeze blowing through the huge pine trees that surround you.

Horse lovers can pull your trailer on the property and coral their horses in our 16x30 feet horse pen with shade. You will also meet our labradoodle family members that roam the ranch as well.

We moved our family to this wine country property over 12 years ago from Orange County and have never regretted it! We love the beautiful landscape out here and the peaceful and starry nights. And even though we are in the country, we are literally 5 minutes to Ralph's, Sprouts Market, Baron's, Starbucks, Great Harvest, Corner Bakery, Best Buy, Big 5 and Super Walmart!

Even though this cottage has a full kitchen, we would love to recommend delicious places to eat including restaurants at the local wineries...We've tried them all!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Additional fees and requirements apply
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number 94-225, RVC-191
Property # 632290vb
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
Note from host: Additional fees and requirements apply
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Temecula

Located in Valle De Los Caballos, a neighbourhood in Temecula, this cottage is in a rural area. Temecula Museum and Old Town Temecula Community Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Vail Headquarters and Promenade. Paint a Dream and Mulligan Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Temecula, CA

What's nearby

  • Rancho Palomar Winery - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Peltzer Winery - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Avensole Winery - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Ponte Winery - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Callaway Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Temecula Valley Wine Country - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wilson Creek Winery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Europa Village Wineries & Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Truffle Pig - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country on 23 Nov 2026 start from £111, 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 The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country located?

Located in Valle De Los Caballos, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ponte Winery, Avensole Winery and Rancho Palomar Winery. Wiens Cellars and Fazeli Cellars Winery are also within 3 miles (5 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. 142 out of 156 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in the cottage. My family of 4 were in the area for a wedding and wanted to be closer to the venue and away from the lights and sounds of hotels and highways. This was such a great alternative. It was convenient to get to and in a nice quiet area. The cottage was very clean, comfy beds, and we loved that our kids had their own space and beds. We spoke to the homeowner briefly and they were very kind and welcoming. Would absolutely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Everything was well stocked and clean. The hot tub was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second visit and everything was fine as before.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting! So close to the best wineries and food! Peaceful, clean, and central to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

courtney s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were so kind and accommodating when I had an emergency arrive before checking in. The cottage was beautiful and the yard darling. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the best place we have ever stayed! Super clean and cute, with plenty of space. Enjoyed the hot tub and had fun playing horseshoes. Beautiful, relaxed setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vazgen M.

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

Great stay

Overall was very pleased with the place. Great communication, clean, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Loved it!

Exactly as advertised. The hosts were extremely kind. Property was beautiful. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is absolutely gorgeous, modern, beautiful furniture, comfortable I’m very tranquil. Would recommend this property to anyone who looking to be in the peaceful and quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

Honeymoon Suite

Perfect for a romantic Honeymoon night!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay in the heart of the wineries!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Francie S.

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

Wine and horses and a bit of country

We stayed 10 weeks with in Shari and Joes lovely cottage. My grandkids do en
Stayed 65 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Perfect weekend trip

My friend and I stayed in the cottage while attending a friend’s wedding. It was the perfect location and amount of space. We loved everything about the cottage. The owners were great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Wine trip

Great location, convenient to all the wineries. Comfortable cottage with everything we needed. Owners dogs were an added treat - very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Q.

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

Cottage Haven Perfection

Cottage Haven was the perfect get away we were looking for to celebrate our 40th anniversary! The cottage is exactly as described, Joe and Shari were wonderful hosts. We also loved having the sweet pups on the property to make this home away from home even more special!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brooke K.

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

Friends getaway

Super clean place, comfortable, lovely location. Sheri was so sweet, came by to say hi and she gave us some great restaurants to eat at. Would definitely return here and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Perfect weekend stay

We really enjoyed this cottage and beautiful property! The details of the home were so cute and cozy! My 3 year old son just loved how inviting the outdoor solace was for exploring nature! We enjoyed swimming and the pretty views. The family who lives in the main home is so nice! We would definitely recommend this stay to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Beautiful retreat

My sister and I stayed at this property for a 6 day get away and we loved it. It was so peaceful, beautiful, and pleasant. We slept so good in the master bed! The cottage is decorated impeccably and all the amenities make you feel like home. We enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings which was the perfect way to end the day. We loved the Christmas decorations too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Cottage stay in Temecula

We found the cottage to be clean and well decorated. Bed was comfortable. We were close to all the wineries. Our only complaint would be, on our last day, the cleaner was waiting outside the cottage an hour prior to check out time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen z.

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

Quaint cottage in great location.

Quaint cottage with everything we needed. Very well located. Close to wineries. Owners were great. Very accommodating. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike P.

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

Cute little cottage.

This is a cute cottage and great location. Owners very responsive. Very glad to have access to the pool/patio to lounge in as this is a small place. This is a better place for a long weekend than an extended stay. If you are coming for the wine country, be sure to check out the online SIP Passport!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Beautiful cottage.

Beautiful cottage. A few things to help improve would be to have wash cloths for showering, better toilet paper. Also I would suggest blowing off the entry points to cottage to keep debris from entering and for overall aesthetics. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loretta L.

Cozy and clean

The Cottage was cozy and comfortable and perfect for a small family. The kitchen was well stocked and also came with an ample supple of coffee. This enjoyable cute and cozy cottage is close to wineries, Old Town and is a little Temecula secret. I will come back when I visit my family
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thanks Loretta! We enjoyed having you and look forward to seeing you again next time you visit! Joe and Shari

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Shari Franklin

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We moved from Orange County CA to the beautiful Temecula Valley in 2009. Temecula is such a great place to raise a family and we have loved our time here. There is so much to do and enjoy here: wineries, hot air balloons, casinos, wedding venues, nearby Lake Skinner and Vail Lake, horse back riding - you name it, we got it!

Why they chose this property

We chose our five acre ranch because it was situated close to shopping, restaurants and wineries, while feeling like you are out in the country. It also gives our labradoodles space to run and play! Tranquility, peace and quiet is what makes out property amazing!

What makes this property unique

It is so rare in California to find a brick, ranch style house - when we drove up to this property we knew it was for us! And then when we saw the cute cottage on the property and we fell in love with it. We love sharing our property with friends and family and are excited to share it with you.

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