Lots of bears! My 18 month old son would grab one of the many bears that live in "Cabin Fever" and…read moresay "Bear RRRRRRRR". My 3 year old daughter tried to count all the bears in the cabin, and she lost count. In addition to bears, the cabin is beautiful and has everything... fully equipped kitchen, BBQ grill, huge deck which looks out on pine forest, washer and dryer, internet, a big LED TV, books, games, toys, and a high chair and playpen for a toddler. The furniture is all very nice, and comfortable. The cabin is in a peaceful and friendly area. We spent the evenings on the deck, surrounded by pine trees, listening to the forest sounds, and watching the stars (no TV for us). The hospitality was so genuine that it made our vacation on Palomar Mountain one of our most memorable vacations ever. Bonnie, the Property Manager, was eager to help make the cabin a child friendly place for the paranoid parents (that's me) of a toddler who gleefully seeks out danger. On our last night there, Bonnie surprised us with a s'mores kit, complete with graham crackers, chocolate bars, marshmallows, and a burner. Our daughter loved it. Next time we visit Palomar Mountain, we wouldn't consider staying anyplace else.

We just stayed at Cabin Fever this weekend and the only thing I can say was it's perfect! We got…read morelucky and had snow on Saturday and we were so relaxed the entire time! The cabin is very clean and is fully equipped with pretty much everything. The bundles of firewood and fireplace made the trip that much better. We will be back!!

This charming ranch is perfect for a peaceful getaway. When I visited, the on-site restaurant was…read moreunder construction, so bring your own food--mini-fridges are in the cottages. I stayed in the cozy Sparrow cottage, which was well-decorated and had a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and dishes for two. I loved the rocking chair on the patio for coffee and reading. The pool is cute and relaxing, though unheated, but the hot tub is warm. There's a serene stream with frogs croaking at night, and the property is secluded, with a few nearby wineries to explore. This retreat is ideal for couples or a small group of friends. Cons: The hot water is only lukewarm. The bed had some dirt/sand. My TV didn't work, and the bonfire is only available until 4 pm. The animal sanctuary ($7) requires a reservation, but the front desk told me to just show up. When I did, the staff said same-day reservations weren't allowed--and she was a bit cranky--so I couldn't visit. However, it's small enough to view from outside the fence. TL;DR: This ranch is feels safe, peaceful and promising. Once the restaurant opens and cleaning standards improve, it will be a perfect nature escape.

We stayed at Bandy Canyon Ranch back in October to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. I sat…read moreon this review for far too long because it honestly just made me so incredibly angry and I didn't want to relive the experience. I've also seen how the manager responds to other negative reviews and didn't feel like dealing with the attacks. I had been following Bandy Canyon on Instagram and the experience they promote online nowhere meets the reality. We chose to stay at the Eagle cabin because it had more space for our 2 kids and dog and the other rooms available were much smaller in comparison. The cabin didn't look upgraded online but for $910 for 2 nights, I assumed it had to be nicer than the photos looked. It was actually much, much worse. The website touts upgraded and renovated rooms but the Eagle cabin had clearly not been updated maybe since it had been built. I cannot begin to explain how depressing the cabin felt walking in at night. Floor to ceiling brown shiny walls illuminated by harsh white lightbulbs, no art or decor on the walls, tacky fake plant from the 90s covered in dust, yellow stained and ripped curtains. The floor was ripped and worn. It felt like a prison. The TV was missing the remote so we couldn't even turn on the TV for some added ambiance. It was dead silent. We spent hours turning the place upside down trying to find a remote, my husband was hyperventilating from how suffocating and tacky the room felt with no escape. We almost left as soon as we arrived. I called the front desk over the course of several hours. The front desk couldn't get us a remote that worked and tried calling her manager but couldn't figure out what to do. We hadn't eaten dinner so my husband reluctantly grilled us some food on the sad bbq outside our room in almost complete darkness. It was intended to be a special celebration of our 10-year wedding anniversary and it ended up being a weekend from hell. Did I mention they prohibit you from bringing your own wine? Because they sell wine on site as part of their "winery." However I was told they only had rose when I asked for a red. What is this, a college dorm? I'm going to get in trouble for bringing my own wine to celebrate my 10 year wedding anniversary? Didn't find this out until we were packing our bags for the trip and my husband was looking at their website. I somehow managed to convince my husband to stay the night versus driving home immediately. I really wanted to salvage our milestone anniversary trip! I tried using the shower and the pipes screeched loudly, sounding like someone was screaming in your ear the whole time. I sent video to the front desk. The noise was so unbearable that we couldn't even use the shower. The sound echoed through the entire house, making it impossible to ignore. These elements greatly diminished the comfort and ambiance we had anticipated. Furthermore, a major reason for choosing the ranch was the promise of a pool for our toddler to enjoy, especially as it's promoted across the ranch's Instagram. To our dismay, the pool was not heated and was too cold to use, which was very disappointing. Adding to this inconvenience, the pool bar was closed, further limiting our recreational options.    All the ranch workers we interacted with were supportive and apologetic, agreeing that the Eagle cabin was outdated and unfit for guests. They acknowledged that it should not have been rented out in its current condition. They promised us the manager would make it right. I was told she's get in touch with me after the weekend. It took me messaging them for about a solid month for the manager to finally call me, which by that point I had zero interest in talking to her. We paid good money to stay here and it was a complete waste. For 2 nights we spent almost 1k ($910 to be exact). You'd think for that kind of money we'd get a much nicer experience!

We spent three days here, in Big Cat Cabin. Wonderful. Such a beautiful home. Warmth & Ambience…read moreabound.

We stayed at the artist loft, this past weekend- I'm…read morecompletely in love with this home! Can't wait to go back and would love to experience this in snow and a few good sunsets. Chuck and Nan greeted us and are terrific hosts and I'm sad I didn't get to spend a little more time with them. They have traveled the world and the cabin shows it. Photos and words don't do this home justice. My boys and I belief that the deer and maybe even the wild turkeys are on Chuck and Nan 's payroll ....and they are cued to stand on the side as you drive in the neighborhood and are in the garden in the morning!!! Sad to leave and hope to come back soon !!

The Summer Farmers Market is always a fun thing to do on a Wednesday in San Diego County. I highly…read morerecommend it. The organic produce is delicious! Lots of local products to shop too. Everyone is super nice and helpful. It's nice to get out of the city and see the rest of the county. The Golden Eagle Farm is quiet, so nice of a change from the city....and it's just a short drive away.

Just went for the first time today. Everyone was so friendly, and a small but very nice selection…read moreof organic produce and eggs. I was especially happy to find tomatoes, which I hadn't been able to find at some other local farms recently. They sell mostly wholesale, but right now the office is open Mon-Thurs 8-1 and one Saturday a month from 9-1 to sell directly to the public. A bit of a drive--but it's a nice one, and I will definitely be back! Check out their website at https://www.goldeneaglegardens.com/ and their current offerings on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldenEagleFarm.MesaGrande

We went to a retreat of Indonesian catholic church in Julian, CA, we found this beautiful house…read moreThe house was very clean,spotless , the beds are comfortable, it is like we're staying at a 5 stars hotel, and the view was amazing. The kitchen's pots and pans are so complete, more than what we expected. Thank you so much for making our holiday's retreat so enjoyable ! We'll stay here again!!

Five Stars is not enough stars to describe this beautiful home!!! I stayed there with my family…read morejust before Christmas. It was way beyond our expectations! The home feels like you've just walked into a custom newly decorated family environment. There were four adults and 3 children (over 18) sharing this beautiful getaway! With comfortable rooms, beds, bathrooms beautifully decorated and fully stocked for the Holidays. The deck extends the whole length of the house with an incredible view of Lake Cuyamaca! I live in a lovely home in Julian (2400 sq ft) with a view of the Cuyamacas. This 2500 sq ft house competes... with everything you could hope for when getting away in the mountains with every convenience and comfort on your getaway! Can't say enough about how much we all loved it and are planning our next trip soon! I recommend this to all my family and friends!!!

We stayed at this property a few weekends ago, it was a company all girls trip that we had to…read morescramble at the last minute to find another option for because of the weather. This property is gorgeous!! The Property Manager was very accommodating and helpful. We comfortably slept 7 and had plenty of space to be comfortable. I have no complaints about this house and we look forward to staying here in the future.

We had such a great time at this house. Upon check-in, Don and Pat greeted us to show us where…read moreeverything was and how to operate things. They supplied everything needed to make guacamole and even gave us a bottle of white and red wine! The house was beautiful and very comfortable. We had planned this trip with a group of friends. It's often hard to please everyone in a group but absolutely every person LOVED this house. I sometimes prefer hotels over renting a home because I like the cleanliness and luxuriousness of a hotel, but this was MUCH better. The towels were extremely fluffy and soft, the beds were like sleeping on a cloud, and they even provided little amenity baskets in each bathroom. Everything was done to the service standards of a hotel but with a much more cozy, homelike feel. It was a perfect house for a group. The dining table is large and there is plenty of kitchen space. They have a lot of kitchen supplies, so pretty much anything you could need will be there. They also have a smart TV in the living room so you can log in to your Netflix/other streaming accounts and not have to worry about renting movies or bringing anything. The pool was absolutely amazing. The beach entry and waterfall made it feel like you were somewhere tropical. It really felt like a vacation sitting outside in this backyard. We will definitely be coming back to this house in the future! Don and Pat were such great hosts.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this cabin!!! My boyfriend and our two dogs just got back from our two night stay…read moreand we already talking about our next trip back. (1) the cabin is just beautiful inside and out. (2) They allowed us to have two large dogs without a insane fee and they even had a convenient spot in the master bedroom where the dogs could sleep. Its essentially a large walk-in closet and they even provided a child gate so the dogs could see us but not be tempted to roam the house or jump on the bed. (3) the bed in the master bedroom was soooooo incredibly comfortable and this meant a lot to us because we already have a really nice bed at home (4) Great location. No loud neighbors. The house is close to town and it does not require a crazy drive to get to. (5) The owners are super friendly. (6) great price for what you get. Seriously, we cannot wait to go back!

I woke up this morning in the most peaceful and beautiful spot on the planet. We spent the weekend…read moreat An Eagle in the Pines Cabin in Julian California. The cabin was nicer then I ever imagined. A beautiful A fame cottage nestled in the woods. The cabin itself has every amenity possible from the exquisite furniture, two bedroom two bath with Jacuzzi tubs and fully equipped granite counter top and sink kitchen. Just one mile from the town of Julian this great hideaway is close to hiking trails and is dog friendly. Jim and Julie are wonderful hosts and did everything to make our stay enjoyable.

I seriously don't want to leave! I'm blown away but what we were given versus what I expected; this…read moreis a true gem! Special shout out to Lane and his beautiful fur baby, Theodore who were so good about making sure we had wood. Where to start!! I reserved online and let me tell you the pictures don't do it justice. I stayed in the Cedar cabin and it is the perfect place to recharge yourself and connect with the beauty of nature. The cabin is equipped with a full kitchen which we put to use and was happy to have. Once you're here, you won't want to leave so be sure you pack provisions. The cabin also includes a beautiful stone fireplace, shower and jacuzzi tub in the room. The bed is cozy and romantic with beautiful views of the surrounding area. I very much enjoyed hanging out in the reading book off the living room. It was the prefect spot to enjoy the scenery and do some light work. Unfortunately my time did include some work hours but I have no complaints working from this spot. The property has so much to take in I'm currently trying to extend my stay. The 2 days spent were filled with exploration, laughs, and breathing in the beauty that is in every corner of this property. Everyone was so friendly and helpful!

Bailey's on Palomar is hands down one of the most magical hidden gems and my favorite place to be…read more I've been here several times now and each experience is always incredibly peaceful, special, and calming. My husband and I always stay at the Birch cabin and love all of the amenities, while still being out in the beauty of nature. Staff is kind and the grounds are well kept. Unfortunately, as of 2025, Bailey's has been closed and I'm not sure why but check quite often to see if there are any updates as it truly is a wonderful place. I truly hope it reopens so we can continue making more memories at Bailey's on Palomar!