"A Living Canvas" A home with views you will not forget!

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of the mountains.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a white railing, and a view of a mountainous landscape.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a refrigerator, a stove, and a dishwasher.
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A staircase with wooden railings, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of a hilly landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Julian, CA
  • Place, Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Cuyamaca
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Ysabel Mission
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

xtra mattresses

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Julian

Located in Julian, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Julian Town Hall and Julian Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness and Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain climbing.
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Map
Julian, CA

What's nearby

  • Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Lake Cuyamaca - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Ysabel Mission - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • California Wolf Center - 10 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julian Beer Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pit Stop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Diner - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Living Canvas" A home with views you will not forget! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at "A Living Canvas" A home with views you will not forget!?

As of 1 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "A Living Canvas" A home with views you will not forget! on 10 Mar, 2027 start from S$838, 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 "A Living Canvas" A home with views you will not forget!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "A Living Canvas" A home with views you will not forget!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "A Living Canvas" A home with views you will not forget!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "A Living Canvas" A home with views you will not forget! located?

This family-friendly Julian holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness and Lake Cuyamaca. Santa Ysabel Mission and Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve 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. 56 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended for anyone group looking to travel to Julian / Lake Cuyamaca.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views all the way to the ocean! Spacious accommodations….great fit for our family. And a special treat awaited us upon arrival…my favorite flavor of Julian pie! The host went well above and beyond to ship back some things my brother had left there. We really appreciated that!!Great host and great space…loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfortable spot to enjoy nature in solitude. Host was attentive, very accomodating, and communicated well. We also appreciate that it's pet friendly, my dog was having a blast. We'll be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
was a great escape, very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2026
Thank you for sharing the family pics!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views, excellent customer service and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and HOT jacuzzi! We do our annual high school girlfriends weekend and we love it!! The host is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2026
Thank you for the perfect review and the kind comments
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view of the mountains and large, relaxing home!! Very quiet and peaceful. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Had an amazing time with friends and family. We got engaged under your gazebo!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2026
How special that you got engaged with those amazing views. Hope you come back for an anniversary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely home is located in the perfect area in Julian/lake Cuyamaca! Its a two story home with a nice size kitchen and absolutely gorgeous views!!!! The host John is absolutely fantastic! We were able to use the hot tub and kitchen to the fullest potential. The shower heads are not exactly what they could be. However that's my ONLY critique. Maybe bring your own shower head? A/C works great! Record player works!! It was fun to use.. we even used the telescope to take a look at the stars. Absolutely will be coming back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend

We stayed at the living Canvas house and had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Solitude & Silence

Wonderful time, wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the great review. It was so nice to host your stay. I am glad that the views were so nice during your stay! We hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This place is absolutely beautiful , perfect for our stay ! Great fishing nearby , views that will take your breath away . Owner was great with any questions I had ! Would recommend!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet quiet quiet

Yes the views were spectacular but listening to the quiet was glorious!Host couldn’t have been nicer so our stay always felt like he had our back any time we might need him which fortunately the need didn’t arise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible views!!

We had a very nice getaway at this home. We appreciated all the cleaning guidelines they are following during Covid. The layout of the house was great and we enjoyed the deck and stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2021
Thank you for the great review. We we follow CDC protocols to vacation rentals and also want all our guests to know their options as far as using out linens or bringing their own. I am so glad that you enjoyed the views and hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

Snowed in the first few days but the view on day 3 was lovely. Lots of firewood for us to keep warm. House held up fantastic in the high winds. Kids loved the movie area. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2020
Thank you for choosing one of our Julian Cabins and for leaving the nice review! See you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the property and the host was welcoming. LOVED the gift of a Julian Pie. The detailed markings of where everything was in the kitchen drawers was impressive. Made it easier to navigate. The host was readily available for any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2026
Thank you for the kind review and hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scenic views!

Scenic view from the property. We stayed there for a couple of bights with family and friends and enjoyed the views from the lake to the mountains to the milky way right from the house! Will come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house for vacation

10/10! The house has such a beautiful view to the lake and the mountains. Everything is so clean. The hosts John and Sarah are so welcoming and so friendly, checking in on us a lot and making sure we have everything we need. My family and friends all have a wonderful time staying here this weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BEST Views EVER!

John was absolutely amazing. Very responsive and helpful. The house is in a perfect location and the VIEWS!!! Thank you so much, John and Sara, for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2022
Thank you and we are so glad that you enjoyed seeing the deer and turkey! We love feeding them apples year round too! John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Another amazing stay

Beautiful house inside and out! I have rented from John several times, and as always, it is a flawless experience from beginning to end. I will continue to rent his properties when I need them for retreats. Thank you again, John.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you Lauren for the kind review. We were so glad to host your stay. I know you enjoyed the reviews with your yoga group! Looking forward to hosting your next stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

WOW WOW WOW!!!!! Awesome views and experience

Very clean and elegant. A/C blows cold and the views are million dollar ones. Sunsets were just amazing and the lake view is unbelievable. Very quiet and easy to access. Very safe and lots to do at Lake Cuyamaca or in the town of Julian which is only 10 minutes away.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review. We loved having you at our Julian Cabins at Lake Cuyamaca. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed getaway

My family needed a getaway from the hustle and bustle of our everyday routine and this home provided just what we needed. It’s such a cozy welcoming home in a gorgeous place. The layout of the home is perfect for a large family or group of friends. The views are beautiful and the stargazing is amazing!! The hosts are wonderful. They were communicative and friendly. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house for a cozy weekend with friends!

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us! We were 3 families with young kids and this was a great house for our weekend away. Aside from some minor difficulty with the gate code, things could not have gone smoother. The house was clean, comfortable, and as pictured. The views truly are remarkable. Thank you so much and we hope to come back sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
It was our pleasure having you. Thank you for leaving the house in such nice shape. Very clean too! I am glad you loved the view which we call "a living canvas" and you even got some snow! We hope to see you again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Landscape Artist of the Year

We watch a show called Landscape Artist of the Year and even though the landscapes painted are mostly in England, we think this property's views would qualify to be portrayed! Absolutely beautiful views! And the star gazing was awesome! The response and attentiveness of the host, John, was exceptional! Thanks John!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!    Our stay was an absolute pleasure. This spacious, very clean, well kept, relaxing, beautiful home has amazing views of the lake, mountains, and sunsets and also includes great amenities.  The kitchen is well-stocked,  there is plenty of outdoor seating, the beds are comfortable with nice bedding, and the furniture has an inviting layout with quality seating that makes you feel at home.  On the comfy outdoor furniture we enjoyed lake and sunset views; at night we star gazed (witnessed shooting stars); we loved the spacious jacuzzi where we watched a sunset, and had so much fun in the cozy, entertaining, and comfortable movie room.Host was responsive, provided clear and timely communication, friendly, and accommodating.Highly recommended! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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