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Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods; Close to Town & Pet Friendly Fenced Yard!

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A small, single-story house with a porch and a small deck.
A gravel driveway leading to a house with a white picket fence, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A blue house with a porch, a small window, and a door with a decorative design.
A blue house with a white staircase leading to a balcony.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a visible window.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Julian, CA
  • Place, Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Julian Town Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Julian Historical Society
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

1940s bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods; Close to Town & Pet Friendly Fenced Yard!

Go back to a simpler time with a visit to this quaint 1940s country farmhouse, complete with a front porch that overlooks Volcan Mountain and an acre of fenced land filled with whispering pines, fragrant cedars, and majestic oak trees. Perfect for our furry friends! I'll supply the lawn chairs for the ultimate in relaxation if you supply the wine from one of our local wineries. Or, if getting out and about is more your speed, come hike in our crisp mountain air, visit an 1870s gold mine, or feast on a succulent apple pie. This tribute to my own grandmother (with many of her vintage antiques and linens) is located one mile from historic downtown Julian and is at the end of a 1/8th of a mile private gravel road. Recently redesigned, this 750 square foot bungalow is perfect for a romantic get-a-away or for a small family of four who wants to experience going back to a gentler time.

In the main house, there is a queen size bed in the larger bedroom, a full size bed in the guest bedroom, and a comfortable foldout bed in the living room. The cottage has the original oak hardwood floors, a quaint country kitchen, an outside BBQ, and Smart TV with DirectTV as well as Netflix, HULU, YouTube, Paramount Plus, Prime Video, and HBO Max. Plenty of private onsite parking. Julian is less than an hour from San Diego, so what are you waiting for?
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off all heaters and air conditioners
Close all gates on the white picket fence
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Due to fire danger, the fireplace and outdoor fires are prohibited; power company will turn off electricity on occasion to prevent fires.
Please inform owner if bringing a pet; for your pet's protection, keep pets on leash outdoors and keep all gates surrounding property closed.
Please keep noise to a minimum between 9pm and 9am. My neighbors all work and go to bed early. Keep speed on street to under 10 mph.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2-0619302-22
Property # 918214vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Julian

Located in Julian, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Menghini Winery and Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve and Santa Ysabel Preserve. California Wolf Center and Laguna Mountain Recreation Area are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Julian, CA

What's nearby

  • Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Julian Town Hall - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Julian Historical Society - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Menghini Winery - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Eagle and High Peak Mines - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julian Beer Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pit Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Pie House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods; Close to Town & Pet Friendly Fenced Yard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods; Close to Town & Pet Friendly Fenced Yard!?

As of 4 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods; Close to Town & Pet Friendly Fenced Yard! on 18 Jan 2027 start from £416, 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 Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods; Close to Town & Pet Friendly Fenced Yard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods; Close to Town & Pet Friendly Fenced Yard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods; Close to Town & Pet Friendly Fenced Yard!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods; Close to Town & Pet Friendly Fenced Yard! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Julian Historical Society, Eagle and High Peak Mines and Julian Town Hall. Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve and Menghini Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The front porch is very peaceful and shaded by lots of trees.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best caring host ever
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Very accommodating!

Chris and Dan are great hosts, they really tried to make our stay special!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was easy to connect. There was plenty of coffee, tea and breakfast bars to get us started. The porch is so lovely for a morning coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

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

Terrific cottage in great location

The host, Chris, was always very responsive and provided excellent information. The cottage was very clean and is in an outstanding location, quiet yet close to town. Would highly recommend this home for your visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richenda M.

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

Third time stay

This is our third time staying here and as usual we had a great time. So quiet in a cute cottage filled with antique decor. It's close to town and dog friendly, and the host is so nice and helpful when we book. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Julian Farm house

Wonderful hosts. Nice and quiet. Relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janneil B.

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

Cozy

We had such a relaxing getaway with some great hikes and delicious pie in Julian. The cottage was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cozy cottage. It was the perfect size for the three of us and in a great location for exploring the surrounding area and enjoying meals and Julian apple pie! The cottage is decorated so cute and wow, so quiet and peaceful! We loved all the different tea and’s coffee products. It was very clean, was in a wonderful neighborhood to walk and checked off all the boxes we were looking for in our mountain retreat. The host’s communication was wonderful and friendly and we know it’s not if we come back but when. And a huge bonus was stargazing at night as Julian is a designated international dark sky community!
Wonderfully stocked kitchen!
Coffee, tea, snacks galore!
Such an inviting front porch to have coffee while looking at Volcan Mountain!
Wonderful, large, beautiful backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tangled R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest house ever! Hosts were so welcoming! Generous check-out time. Beautiful bedding. Cozy cottage. We will be back. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

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

Cozy Stay

Great Experience. Lovely accommodations. You couldn’t ask for a better host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari D.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Loved all the apple items in the cottage, and the porch was an amazing place to sit and enjoy the quiet on warm days. It was cozy and comfortable with lots of snack and coffee options. It is a wonderful location for enjoying the town or doing hiking. We hiked every day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Didn’t want to leave!

Great place! Host very helpful. Nice neighborhood. Back yard edenesque! Great snacks!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Cute and quiet

The perfect relaxing getaway. Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesa G.

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

Joe's Birthday getaway

Spent 2 nights with our dogs. Love the cozy cottage , feels like home.We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cherine T.

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

Coziest Cottage

Communication and access to property was easy. Gracious hosts provided everything we needed and more. Everything was comfortable and clean. Cute and quiet neighborhood close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Cute little blue house

We enjoyed our weekend at this well appointed and adorably decorated little house. Quiet neighborhood yet close to town and lots of great hiking trails. It was nice to spend a weekend away, yet so close to home. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Super helpful texts and cute place

Cris was super helpful and was easy to contact. The place is super cute and clean. The bathroom is vintage and very small but efficiently used. Had a great time in Julian.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

good stay

Used for sleeping only.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Honey Q.

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

Peaceful Weekend Getaway

My husband & I had a wonderful stay. My experience of Cris is that she is in communication from start to finish, thinks of every detail, and she makes you feel at home. The house is cozy and has everything needed. I loved that it was away from the town and the property was full of well thought out touches. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2024
Thank you Honey! As a child in the 1950s, when things got hectic at home, my Mom would wake me up and say,"Get up, we're going to Grandma's!" And, after an hour drive to LA, my grandma would be at the front door waiting for me with chocolate chip cookies...I have tried to recreate this experience with this mid-century farmhouse, complete with my Grandma's treasured heirlooms...and a return to a gentler time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carl m.

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

Rams Hill

Every thing was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Just what we needed. Healing experience for mind, body and soul! Owners went out of their way with helpful info. Will definately be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iliana G.

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

Just amazing!!!!

Our stay exceeded our expectations! It was so beautiful and the cabin was perfect! It was clean and comfortable for us and our children and our dog. Cris was helpful and communicative, giving us great suggestions to make our weekend even better. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richenda M.

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

Second time staying and just as nice

I stayed with my partner and our dog for the second time because we had such a great time the first time. The location is 5 minutes from town but feels secluded and quiet. Very pet friendly, and nice and cozy even in the winter. Check out Apple Alley, the Blue Door Winery, and Julian Beer Co. We'll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cristine Hamilton

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Julian has always had a special place in my heart...my first memories are of my mother waking me up in Orange County at 4am and piling me into our Volkswagen bug for the 2 hour drive up to Julian to catch the birds singing at sun up! She was an avid bird watcher, and we came to Julian at least once a month during the spring and summer months. When she passed, I started making trips by myself to Julian in memory of her and bought my first vacation rental in 2011. This cozy cottage is my second of three vacation rentals, and it's my favorite, and as mentioned, it is a tribute to my Mom and her mother with many of their antiques and furnishings.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is in the Whispering Pines neighborhood, which is a 5 minute drive from downtown Julian....just close enough to enjoy the town and its festivities, but far enough for the quiet and peacefulness of country living!

What makes this property unique

The cottage is on an acre of wooded land with oaks, pines and cedar trees with room to explore while basking in the majesty of a view of Volcan Mountain. In addition, there is a medicine wheel on the property with Mason jars for guests to gather nature's jewels, such as our red rocks or fall leaves, and set their intentions or prayers for the coming year.

If more room is needed for additional family members, there is a second house on the property that can be rented separately through this online site. Please contact the owner for additional information!

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