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Julian's Red Fox Retreat- Nature with a Hot Tub

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Shared Pond- No fishing or swimming.
Outdoor dining
Private Setting
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Julian, CA
  • Place, Julian Town Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Julian Historical Society
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Julian Pioneer Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Julian's Red Fox Retreat- Nature with a Hot Tub

Nestled amongst the oak trees, off an old country road sits Red Fox Retreat, a wonderful mountain home ready to host you and your loved ones. Secluded in the hills, just 2 miles from the historic town of Julian, an adventure awaits. Enjoy the large deck or relax in one of our many hammocks scattered around the property and listen to the sounds of nature. Too hot? Relax inside and enjoy our new central AIR CONDITIONING, before you venture or when you return from your day of exploration.

THE SPACE:
Shaded by the surrounding oak trees and tucked away in the hills, "Red Fox Retreat" allows you to relax and unwind yet be a short 7-8 minute drive to all the amenities that both Julian and Wynola have to offer.

With almost 2000 sqft of interior living space and a 1,500 sqft deck, there is plenty of space to move about. Provided with newer central HEAT and AIR CONDITIONING, the interior can easily be kept at your ideal temperature; Add a log to the wood stove to achieve a little ambiance in the winter. There are smart TVs, WiFi (with speeds ranging from 10-45 mbps), as well as DVDs, puzzles, books and board games to enjoy.

All of the rooms are provided with large windows to bring in plenty of natural light. This brings in a light airy feeling, rather than a cramped, dark cabin feeling-which is especially nice in the winter!!

The kitchen is large and open. It contains all your cooking/ baking needs (including spices, condiments, coffee, tea, sugar, popcorn, syrup, pancake mix and a few other food items).

The primary bedroom is very large and contains a king size bed, walk in closet and a separate laundry room. The other two bedrooms are smaller and contain a king and queen sized bed.

There is a BBQ grill and plenty of parking on the private circular driveway for extra guests to visit.

The house is equipped with an automatic generator in the event that SDG&E shuts off the power during times of inclimate weather.

GUEST ACCESS- The entire cabin- This property sits on 5 acres of space. There is a fenced yard that is exclusive to the house as well as the adjacent grounds. The lower part of the property has a private Glamping site. This is not included with this property and can be booked independently. The seasonal pond is shared with the adjoining neighbors and our glamping site. For more information about, or to book our gamping site please Google "Manzanita Cove".

DOGS:
With an additional fee, up to two, QUIET, house broken and well behaved (dog/people friendly) dogs are welcome. If you have dog(s) who like to bark or who consistantly bark, we kindly ask that they be kept at home. This is out of respect for our neighbors and other guests who are here to "get away" and listen to the sounds of nature, Guests who have dogs that constantly bark, or who allow for their dogs to bark will be asked to leave the property. Dogs are not permitted on the beds or the furniture. There may be other dogs on the property, so we ask that you keep your dog(s) leashed when walking the grounds.

POND: Typically the pond starts losing water by June is dry by the end of August/ September. There are no fish present. Please do not venture onto the backside of the pond or into the glamping area. Be aware that the dock is not floating and has no railings. There is a 10 foot drop to the ground when there is no water. Please do not use, when there is no water

OUT STUFF:
Because we live here part time, there is a pantry, chest freezer and two storage closets that we have our food and personal belongings in that will be locked. Please do not try to enter into these areas.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

GLAMPING: There is a glamping site that resides on this property. It sits about 50 yards from the house and is not visible. It has a separate driveway, so there will be no cars driving past the house. It can be rented separately if you are interested by Googling "Manzanita Cove". There may be guests staying while you are here.

WILDLIFE: Red Fox Retreat is located in the country so please be aware that you will probably see turkey, quail, deer, woodpeckers, squirrels and possibly an elusive racoon or fox; but we also have ants, spiders, poison oak, rattlesnakes, bobcats, coyotes and mountain lions. It is important that you keep your eyes open and your pets and your children tended to.

WEATHER: The weather up here is typically beautiful, but it has its moments of rain, thunderstorms, hail, snow and high winds. Please take these elements into account when you book your stay. Winter guests may need AWD or 4WD and or chains. We do not give refunds for weather related issues. CHP can update you on road conditions and chain requirements before you come.

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About the area

Julian

Julian is home to this holiday home. Julian Historical Society and Julian Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Menghini Winery and Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery. California Wolf Center and Laguna Mountain Recreation Area are also worth visiting.
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Julian, CA

What's nearby

  • Julian Town Hall - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Julian Historical Society - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Julian Pioneer Museum - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Eagle and High Peak Mines - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve - 10 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julian Beer Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pit Stop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Pie House - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kalum L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved the location we even extended our stay thank you for hosting us
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time at the Red Fox Retreat. It was our second time visiting this great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great host and an amazing, relaxing place with all the amenities one could want to enjoy, BBQ, fire pit, Jacuzzi, quietness, open views, a very cute pond at close reach, games, wood fire stove with heat fan if wished (very cozy feel), extensive entertainment system, dog room with dog door very well thought, starry skies... A very enjoyable stay, thank you...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a mountain getaway. Host was excellent with great communication. Location is very private but close enough to Julian for a quick trip into town. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2026
Glad you had a great time. Thank you for sharing your pictures!
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10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and property. Just wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Makayla A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at this beautiful home. Can’t wait to come back again soon! The hosts are awesome and they have thought of every detail to make their guests feel welcome. 10/10!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our time in this home! It is extremely well appointed, with comfortable furniture, beds, and a brand new kitchen and 1st floor bathroom. The kitchen has everything one would need to cook up a storm. The sunny dining area showcases the wonderful “wilderness” feel of the home. The huge porch, has tons of seating which works for small or large families, as well as a hot tub.We were there the week before Christmas, and there were outdoor lights and a very fun Christmas tree on a timer for our enjoyment.Our host was extremely responsive as well. We would love to spend more time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much for the descriptive review. Im super glad that you enjoyed your time at our home during the holidays. We hope to see you again in the future.
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