Nestled behind its own private gated entry leading to secluded grounds. Relax in the heated loggia w/ gas log fireplace, gas heaters, bar, pizza oven, and dining area OR on the patio with a wood fireplace, pool table, and heaters, OR chat around the gas fire pit, OR walk around the two acre property and pick fruit, berries, and nuts that are in season. The gate at the bottom of the property gives you direct access to the village walking trails. The property consists of a main house with four bedrooms and 5 bathrooms and a guest house with 4 bedrooms (one being a bunk room with 5 queen/double beds) and 3 1/2 baths and garage. Chef's kitchen features Wolf oven/stove/warming drawers/convection M/W drawer, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer with glass paneled refrig, copper pounded vegetable sink, farm house sink, 2 Bosch D/W, water filtration throughout the home. Main floor master BR w/gas fireplace and his and her toilets. Two-story library with circular staircase and gas fireplace. Theatre room is equipped with 8 power recliners. The gym is equipped with a treadmill, floor weighted punching bag, several yoga mats, and full-size weight rack.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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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, 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
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About the area
Rancho Santa Fe
Located in Covenant, a neighbourhood in Rancho Santa Fe, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. While the natural beauty of Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Travelling with kids? Make time for LEGOLAND® California, or head to an event or a match at Del Mar Racetrack. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
The Bridges - 7 min drive
La Valle Coastal Club - 7 min drive
Poolside Cafe - 7 min drive
The Pony Room - 11 min drive
Rancho Roasters - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Spacious Family Retreat have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Spacious Family Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Spacious Family Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Family Retreat?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Family Retreat located?
This family-friendly Rancho Santa Fe holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rancho Santa Fe Art Gallery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' and Solana Beach. Del Mar Horse Park and Belly Up are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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The house is beautiful. We had family come from all over the country and they were blown away by all of the details in this house. Loved the pool, home theater and putting green. Not to mention watching the sunsets from the outdoor sitting area. From checkin to checkout the owner took care of us. Would highly recommend!!
Very lovely Villa stay for our family. So much so a lot of the time we didn’t leave. A lot of things to do & enjoy. Convenient to where we needed to go.
Very nice owners to communicate with.
The perfect place to host a weekend with 17 adults!! We made so many special memories. More than enough space to spend time together or relax alone. Everyone in our group wants to go back to this property again soon!
We truly enjoyed our stay at this incredible home. It was beautiful and worked perfectly for our family of 24. Samantha was very responsive the few times we had questions. We highly recommend the Spacious Family Retreat!
Gorgeous space filled with so many amenities! Felt very homey and everyone was so accommodating. Perfect setting for our destination wedding for our families to get together and enjoy. Hosts were amazing and communicated well and frequently
The property was fantastic. All the rooms were larger than what the pictures on the Internet showed. It was well-maintained, clean, and had all of the accommodating things that a family needs to stay there for a week. We will definitely consider coming back to this property again.
This property was beautiful and was fabulous for the 20 guests celebrating my mom's 90th birthday. Many of the guests flew in from areas that had already gotten cold, so the warm weather and outdoor spaces were a hit, especially the pool. I can not say enough about how accommodating and responsive the hosts were to our requests. I hope we get to work with them again.
This property is fantastic and it was a shame that it was just my husband and I (and our pups). There are so many entertaining options on property from the putting green, to darts, poker table, outdoor entertaining areas, fire pits...it was amazing. The kitchen was also perfectly stocked with every cooking utensil, bowl, small appliance, prep tools you could need. The owners are incredibly nice and very responsive. We will be back!
My wife and I, and our 7 kids with spouses, all had plenty of room and fun at this amazing place.
Samantha was very attentive to any questions, and the place's actual layout upon arrival made it even better than we imagined through just viewing the pictures. Whether it was the heated outdoor living area, warm pool, hot spa, playing poker/cards or shooting pool, it was all just perfect for us. I wish we had another week there.
We enjoyed our stay at this most amazing home. Comfort, cleanliness, amenities, and accessible communication are a few of the exceptional qualities of this stay. We feel blessed to have the opportunity to be together at such a home that had so much to offer. We swam in a beautiful heated pool/hot tub, cooked in the large stocked kitchen, played cards in the “Game room” and sat by one of the wonderful fireplaces to watch movies. There is something and somewhere to go (for privacy) for everyone. Looking forward to being able to stay here again!
Absolutely stunning home nestled in a beautiful and serene area. Our family, ranging in ages from one to 65 spent a week here. We would not have had to leave the property. The pool and spa were perfect to spend the day with family. The other nice touches, including pizza, oven, golf chipping area, Theater room, were pleasant additions. Each suite was immaculate and comfortable. The host was extremely responsive. Would 10/10 return for another week.
We truly enjoyed our time together and all the spaces & amenities! The theater was a big hit with the kids! And the pool & hot tub was enjoyed by all! A few hiccups with a dryer & garbage pickup but owners were quick to answer & looking for solutions. The kitchen was wonderful to cook in for 23 people! We have a couple families who now want a new stove...like the one at this house!
Location was good - close to our tour destinations but far away from crowds & traffic and in a nice, quiet neighborhood.
We were a group of parents and girls from Australia on a skate tour of Southern California. Before we took the group to the property my wife and I checked in partly to confirm that this property was real and we were not disappointed indeed we could not believe how fantastic it was! We booked for one week and then no one wanted to leave - so we stayed for another 5 nights and we had to drag everyone out on our last day. The communication with the owners was responsive and very helpful. Thank you for having us and we are already planning next years trip!
The pictures do not do the house and property justice. It is much larger and more spectacular than they could ever show.
Our group consisted of eight gentlemen who could not believe our luck in finding such an extraordinary property. It really exceeded all expectations. I cannot recommend it highly enough. We will definitely be returning.
Simply amazing! We had our family gathering and this by far is the best home we have ever stayed at. Something for everyone to do. A week wasn’t long enough to enjoy all the amenities this property has to offer. From the walking trails, pool and jacuzzi, poker night, movie night to just lounging around. The big hit was pizza night using the outdoor pizza oven. This home is truly a special retreat. Samantha and the team were great with communication and very responsive to the few questions we had.
The family is already asking when we can do this home again! Thanks for a very memorable time!
We rent a house somewhere new every April to spend time with of grandkids, kids and family. We came to San Diego this year and it was the most beautiful house we have ever stayed in! So well equipped with everything we needed. I love to cook and to use the Wolf stove and double ovens was a dream! We never went out to dinner once, cooked everyday. The pizza oven outside was a huge hit too.
All the bedrooms were large and the beds comfortable. The kids were in the pool everyday after a fun filled excursion. We had a small issue with heating the hot tub but the manager was right on top of it. Anytime I had a question it was answered within minutes.
We are already planning of return trip!
Our family (18, ranging from 17 to 78 + dog) rents a house each summer. We've stayed in some really nice places over the years, but this was the best. The pictures and reviews don't do it justice. The entire property is absolutely beautiful and there is so much to do, from walking along the riding trails to using the sauna. It is clearly a family home and is full of family pictures. The whole family really, really loved it. Also, the property is really close to multiple attractions (beach, races, zoo). Everyone raved. We tried to book next summer, but it's already rented. I'll check every few weeks in case someone cancels.
We could not imagine a place fitting the needs of our family gathering better than this Spacious Family Home! We were 16 people ranging in age from 2 yrs to 76. We represented 7 separate households and all were amazingly comfortable. We found gathering space when desired and privacy when needed. The kids, aged 2, 3, 4, & 9 found places to run, play, and be curious. Hosts Samantha & Christian were responsive & helpful throughout our stay. Prior to arriving, we asked about a Pack-n-Play & Samantha secured one for us.For such a large property, everything ran so smoothly & as it should. We were easily able to park 6 cars & a 21 ft travel trailer in the parking area. The pool & hot tub, replete with many toys, kept kids & adults warm & happy for hours on end. The kitchen was stocked with equipment that enabled feast after feast. We had lots of fun making pizzas in the wood-burning oven. The local trail system allowed for many walks, runs, & thrills for the kids as they communed with neighboring goats, llamas, & lemon trees. Absolutely bucolic!The only very minor suggestion to improve an already fabulous property would be to provide a few unbreakable dishes for kids (& clumsy adults) to use on stone/concrete floors. All in all, this property and our experience there was Pure Perfection. Thank you so much, Samantha & Christian, for allowing us to share your amazing villa. Our memories will last forever!
We couldn't have more positive things to say. Overall property conditions exceeded our expectations. The property feels expansive - you can't see the neighbors with dense foliage on the perimeter, and the acreage is spacious to accommodate a number of functional outdoor areas. Overall the home is as advertised and as beautiful as the pictures. Finishes, fixtures and appliances are top of the line, and the guest house is equally well appointed. Amenities were plentiful for many of the common things you would need during your stay. Location is perfect for a short drive or a few minute walking distance from the quaint town of Rancho Santa Fe. Tons of local jogging trails and scenic views all around the neighborhood made walks exceptionally pleasant. Between the main home and the guest house, large parties can easily be accommodated.
Robert and Samantha were highly communicative throughout the entire process - before check-in and during the length of our stay - with multiple check ins to see how we were doing.
Our only regret was not being able to stay longer. We absolutely will look to come back.
We had up to 24 people for our week-long family reunion at this amazing property in Rancho Santa Fe. The pictures don't quite do this place justice - there were so many more amenities than described. The pool and hot tub were great, people *loved* the theatre room and the poker room, the putting green was very nice, and the gym had a pull-up bar, a barbell with plates, dumbbells, and a barre. The fire pit between the two homes was perfect. There's also an outdoor (covered and heated) pool table and dart board. And an outdoor 4-person sauna. We spent the majority of our time in the primary outdoor covered (and heated) space - complete with seating, dining, a wet bar and a TV. We didn't use the pizza oven but we did use the BBQ - also very nice. There are 2 dishwashers and 2 washer/dryers. Also 7 bedrooms (6 with ensuite bathrooms) distributed across 2 houses, plus a bunk room to accommodate more folks. Beds and linens were comfortable, people were very happy. But perhaps what was best was that there was enough SPACE for everyone (key at a family reunion). People could be together or alone and this made the week very enjoyable. The host was very responsive and helpful. Worth every penny.
Ami M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Samantha Walker
We love to travel and we love sharing our beautiful home when we are away.
Why they chose this property
It's spacious, beautiful, and you never need to leave. It's a vacation in itself.
What makes this property unique
Loads of beautiful room for enjoying your family and still having your own space and privacy when you want it.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests