Our 2500 sq ft historic home nestled in a secludedhillside of Santa Ysabel is the perfect getaway retreat to host your next large group of family and friends. Built in 1949, this refurnished and modestly updatedadobehome is part of Hideout Mountain,our boutique lodging propertysituated on 40 acres of mostly wilderness, which includestheone-of-a-kind bar & grill and outdoor music pavilioncalledJosieâs Hideout Saloon.We are just 18 minutes from Julian and a few minutes down the road from the Santa Ysabel Business District. We are also uniquelysituatedas a hub forpopular biking, hiking, boating, fishingand motorcycle riding. Our spacious front and backyardsare the perfect place to BBQ, entertain, play outdoor gamesor just relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Henshaw, Palomar Mountain & the spectacular valley below!
Our 5-bedroom adobe houseis the crown jewel of San Diego Mountain Lodge, which includes 11 other modern cabins on this sprawling property. This private home can comfortably sleep your large group of 15 (*reduced cleaning fee offered for guests that are planing to use just 1 or 2 bedrooms).
Our aim is to create an enjoyably unforgettableexperience for our guests by providing outdoor games (badminton, horseshoes, corn hole, & other boardgames), picturesque natural sceneswith the added luxury of having available to rentone of the best historic bar & grills around for your next private party! Inquire at Josie's Hideoutfor more details!
Don't think that our backcountry locals are the only wildlife around here! This place is full of wild animals like deer, fox, raccoons, bats, ground squirrels and chipmunks. Once night falls, keep your ear's peeled for our local pack of coyotes while you star gaze under some of the darkest skies in San Diego County!We're also very proud to be a birder's paradise with more woodland birds here than you can shake a stick at! How about a chance to see(and hear!) turkeys, owls, scrub jays, cardinals, wood peckers, hawks, vultures and even the Western Tanager to name a few! Stroll the grounds and let us know what you discover!
We try toencourage our guests to unplug and unwind, but in case you want to Netflix and chill, we have all the modern comforts of home covered here too.
We really encourage our guests to unplug and unwind, but we also have all the modern comforts of home covered here too! Weoffer a 60â flat screen TV, Xbox 360 for the kid's room, and Wi-fi throughout. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, views of the lake and a 42" flatscreen TV.On summer nights, enjoy ceiling fans in each bedroom along with the central A/C unit. And for the cold nights, the central heat, 2 space heaters and a wood-burning fireplace will keep the house nice and warm. Wood is available for purchaseat Lake Henshaw Resort, Santa Ysabel Roadside 79and Don's Market.Lake Henshaw Resort is only a few minutes down the road andoffers fishing, rental boating, camping, a general store for groceries open till 4pm Mon./Wed., closed Tues. and from 7am-7pm Thurs.-Sun.They also havea nice pizzeriarestaurant/cafe which is closed Monday/Tuesday., but open till 8pm the rest of the week. Call ahead just to be sure!
âș 2 minutes to Lake Henshaw Resort
âș 4minutes & 20 secondsto Mountain SourceDispensary,
âș 10 minutes to Santa Ysabel, Post Office, Don's Market, SY Art Gallery, Farmhouse 78
âș 18 minutes to Downtown Julian,
âș 20 minutes to Vulcan Mountain Winery,
âș 12 minutes to Wynola w/ Jeremy's on the Hill, Julian Hard Cider, Hero's Wood-Fired Pizza, The Cooler
âș30 minutes to Lake Cuyamaca
âș 30 minutes to Granite Mountain Trail-head
âș 41 minutes to Borrego Springs
âș 75 minutes to downtown San Diego
Guests have full access to the property and house.
We like to give you plenty ofspace, but we're always available by text if anything comes up during your stay.
Currently our housekeeping staff must access the back attached laundry room. They will be respectful of your privacy and the time.
The San Diego Mountain Lodge is located just outside the heart ofSanta Ysabel, which includes Dudleyâs Famous Bakery, Julian Pie Company, S.Y. Art Gallery, and Santa Ysabel Nature Preserve. The preserve is surrounded by oak woodlands, native grasslands and fields of seasonal wildflowers. Set in a beautiful natural landscape of gently rolling hills, hikers, cyclists, and equestrians will enjoy an outdoor adventure within this combined 4,600-acre sanctuary. Discover more than 15 miles of trails through both the East and West Preserves including two loops that traverse through unique habitats â over the river and through the woods! Picnic tables and a rest area are available.
Josie's Hideout Saloon is open from 11 AM -5 PM Friday-Sunday. Live music is usually offeredSaturday & Sunday, weather permitting 11:30-3:30 pm. Checkout their page for info on special events.
CAUTION! This is rattlesnake country! Please be extra careful with children & pets while roaming the property unattended.There is also poison oak located on the property, we do our best to clear it out, but please keep your eyes open for any we might have missed.
We do allow pets for an additionalpet fee, let us know in advanceat the time of your booking.Unfortunately, only humans are allowed on the furniture and beds.And they must remain onleash while roaming the property. We kindly ask that your pick up waste after your dog.
We have Starlink wifi hotspots throughout the property. Normally it doesn't happen, but the signal could be inconsistent at times due to the location and internet traffic.
We also encourage guests to try disconnecting/unplugging and invite them to explore the entire Hideout Mountain Property and it's surrounding areas like never before and "Find Yourself in Nature Again!"
Kitchen Items
Gas Range and oven, plenty of forks, spoons, butter knives, two steak knives, measuring cups, whisk, tongs, large serving spoons, hand lemon juicer, wooden stirring spoon, large spatula, small spatula, ninja blender, electric sandwich maker, crock pot, tea kettles, 20 plates, 20 bowls, 15 wine glasses, 10 mugs, 20 glass cups, 3 cutting boards, 1 skillet, 3 cooking pots, 3 baking sheets, 2 baking pans, 1 cupcake pan, 1 strainer, 1 mixed drink shaker, 1 keurig coffee maker
Bedding
3 - Queen
2 beds- twin over queen (Bunkbed)
1- twin
2- twin (Trundle bed)
2 beds - bunkbed twin over full
Sleeps 15 total
