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Lake House/Discounts/Novel Attractions like Safari Park Close/Family & Pets

Lake House/Discounts/Novel Attractions like Safari Park Close/Family & Pets

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Main Entry at Front of House
Property grounds
View off upper deck
Private Main Decks /Barbeque
Terrace/patio

Overview of Lake House/Discounts/Novel Attractions like Safari Park Close/Family & Pets

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Escondido, CA
  • Popular LocationCarmel Mountain Plaza18 min drive
  • Popular LocationRancho Bernardo Inn Course18 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Zoo Safari Park21 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Common

Living Room 2

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Lake House/Discounts/Novel Attractions like Safari Park Close/Family & Pets

The 'Del Dios ' Lake House .......Simply put "Charming"
Our Lake House is in a very unique, one of a kind community....it's called Del Dios aka "Valley of Gods"on the west shore of Lake Hodges, San Diego Co, city of Escondido, California. "This is an awesome place to live and an excellent area for relaxing, family and outdoor activities"
........For your assurance, we still adhere to strict covid guidelines of sanitizing and cleaning!

Lake Features:
* Lake is about 75yrds off the property
* Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing
* Fishing
* Mountain Biking
* Cycling
* Coast to Crest Trail
* Hiking or Lake Strolling
* Bird Watching
* Horseback Riding
* BBQ and Picnic areas
* Rentals
* Boat Launch, Dock & Snack House
* Dog Friendly (please inquire first)
** Check lake water authority for allowable activities. Trail and horseback lessons are also new to the area.....just a couple blocks up lake drive.

About our Lake House
Why our lake house? it simply has more to offer for your vacation.

We are the only vacation rental cottage at Lake Hodges! We're so close, the waters edge is only a couple of hundred feet from the house.
Our 1000sf craft style home has two bedrooms, one bathroom. The house is stand alone entire home with full facilities, it sleeps up to 4 adults 2 children, decks overlook the valley, lake and local mountains. The renowned Lake Hodges is abound by miles and miles of trails running form the "coast to crest". Del Dios is a noted destination for enthusiast like runners, cyclist, hikers, trail bikers, equestrians, fishers, boaters, sunset walks or just picnickers at the lake shore. Guests say they feel far away from the everyday hustle but love being within minutes of the main city and major shopping centers. Our Lake House is a perfect get away and excellent for families, and couples. It is a great work environment in fact professionals love to come knowing the internet is fast, they can get things done and still enjoy time away. Few houses are on our street, they are far apart and although the neighbors are friendly, they keep to themselves. This is truly a great place to de-stress, re-energize and play.

Where is it?
Lake Hodges in North Co. San Diego....
Major malls, supermarkets, restaurants and breweries are within minutes. Main Town has everything and is only 5 minutes away. Attractions like the San Diego Safari Park to Sea World to Legoland are a quick and easy drive. Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing & Novel Attractions, Polo field, equestrian shows, local beaches, tide pooling, dog beach and Interstate-5 is 15 minutes away and it's only a few minutes to Hwy 15, Rancho Santa Fe is less than 5 minutes drive. Local golfing and driving ranges are a few miles, Torrey Pines Golf Course is 20 minutes. Disneyland will take about 75 minutes, local mountains and casinos like Harris & Valley View Casino take about 40 minutes, Lake Henshaw is 35 min. Palomar Observatory less than an hour and snow in the local mountains is around 45mi, skiing is available it will take 3hr to Big Bear, its 327mi to Mammoth Lakes, the desert is 1hour drive and Historic town of Julian is 1hr drive. Down Town San Diego and all it has to offer is less than 30min drive. Museums are local or visit Balboa park about 30 min highway drive. Down town Escondido offers dining and nightlife. The farmers market is Tuesdays and Sunday and just a few minutes drive. Walk to the local restaurant "The Historic Hernandez Hideaway" Mexican style Cantina just off the lake and steps from the house.

What's there to do?
Take a hike, visit "Potato Chip Rock" or Elfin Forest "The Way Up" trail and the beautiful Olivenhain Reservoir with views far accross the county to the ocean, it breath taking! Stick around an explore Lake Hodges and the miles of hiking, biking and horse back riding trails . Lake Hodges is a destination for many enthusiast like bird watchers, anglers, boaters, kayaking, bikers/cyclist and more.
Scroll our site for many more destinations and their distances, there are a lot of very close great places to explore.
What about the house?
* Excellent for online classes or working guests, fast internet, Roku
* Whole home family get-a-way in the heart of Del Dios
* Conveniently Located
* Comfortable and fully equipped
* Huge Fenced in Property
* Central Heat/ AC
* Large French windows overlooking the area
* Full Bath/Shower
* Parking on site
* Professionally maintained, sanitized and cleaned to the strictest guidelines
* Two Bedrooms, 1-Queen, 1-Double 1-Queen Air Bed, 1-very comfy convertible couch
* Full California style Kitchen ready for all occasion, great BBQ
* 42" TV
* Laundry
* High Speed Internet/Wifi
* Games, Books, Movies, Wii/Cds
* light tackle fishing gear,
* Dock rents....... kayak, boats

Cool " FREE " Things - During the kids free month of October children 11 or younger receive free admission at Zoo/Safari Park, Birch Aquarium Scripps, and many museums (sandiego.org/promotions/kids-free)..... during February seniors 65+ get the same Zoo/Safari deal (visit - SDZSafariPark.org). Over 20 San Diego museums are free. IPA-Observed on the first Thursday each August, National IPA Day is a hoppy hootenanny and there are many awesome local breweries in our town. "So many sites to see"
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Overview:
The California style kitchen and huge skylight are an inviting integration to kitchen, dining and living room. Walls are hand faux with the look of suede leather. The bathroom is deco with creative tile and beams. As the sun comes up, you'll awake to enjoy that perfect cup of coffee on the upper deck and gleefully see it's first light streaks through the mountains. During the evenings the full moon will overwhelm you glistening off the clam lake. At the east side of the house you'll enjoy larger decks where entertaining, bbqs and good conversation will happen. Our yard is full of succulents, old growth and fruit trees. Most pets are welcome, we do charge a per pet fee. For lake days and hours of operation check on their website or call dpt. of boating and waterways.
Guests from around the world say they've "been in many vacation homes but few are as welcoming and leave you that longing to come back". Our house is open to anyone looking for that place where we all love to be and get away from the traffic and hustle.
As owners we are very proud of our lake house and we promise we'll strive to make your stay at our Lake House the best time it can be. We'd love to hear from you and hope we'll become a part of your next great vacation.
Sincerely,
Lynn & Paul

Property manager

Lynn & Paul
Premier Host
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Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Organic food (80% minimum)
Energy-saving switches
Housekeeping on request
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Vegan dining options
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Games, movies and video games for kids.

Events

No events allowed
Inquire with owner prior.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pending owner approval, pet agreement and pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors, on decks by doors/windows
Relax and have an excellent stay. Parties, gatherings, loud noises/music or any neighborhood disturbances are not allowed. Pet fee $38pr pet pr night.
Fires must be in the fire pit and require local fire department approval (at times they are prohibited). Parking is in the driveway only.
Pets not allowed on/under furnishing. Owner approval needed. Be aware; if pet soils in the house you'll incur cleaning (min. cost $55 per incident)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Inquire with owner prior.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Escondido

This vacation home is located in Del Dios, a neighborhood in Escondido, and is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while San Diego Zoo Safari Park and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Make time for Del Mar Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Stone Brewing - 13 min drive
  • California State University San Marcos - 18 min drive
  • Carmel Mountain Plaza - 18 min drive
  • Rancho Bernardo Inn Course - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 27 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - 11 min drive
  • The Cheesecake Factory - 11 min drive
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - 12 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Starbucks - 18 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Such a cute place and the location was wonderful! It put us close to family but was a quiet retreat at the end of the day. The hosts were lovely and were on top of communications for the entire trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Place
This house and property were great and will suit our special needs in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

MICHIKO L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So lovely
This is a charming little house in a stunning big yard with multiple levels, loads of plants and trees, lots of birdsong and plenty of seating. The indoor space is clean and cozy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Lovely Oasis
We had the best family stay at Paul and Lynn's place! It's such a great location right down the street from Lake Hodges, ideal for outdoor activities but also a relatively short drive to many stores, restaurants, the zoo, Petco Park, and the beach. The house is really cute, super clean, well-stocked, and very comfortable. We all slept very peacefully and enjoyed coffee in the morning outside on the deck with a beautiful scenic mountain view. Lots of outdoor seating and lounge space. I recommend staying here and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lake House
Great space. Super relaxing! I would recommend this property to anybody
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lynn & Paul

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Our Lake Hodges home was the first single family home my husband and I purchased in 1990. Raising two of our three boys in the home was the best upbringing I could have given them. The Del Dios area is truly a unique place that I could let my children explore nature, canoe, kayak and fish with their friends. In 2001 my third son was born and we had to make a decision to remodel or add onto our cute and quaint lake home. We decided to move about a mile away to the other side of the lake because taking away the integrity of the home was not an option. Our plans are to move back to the lake home once our youngest son moves off to college. Both my husband and myself grew up in San Diego area and attended college here as well. We are excited for this opportunity to open our house up for guests to experience what we have been able to have in this home.


Why they chose this property

Before we had children we purchased a condo in Solana Beach. When our first son was born we decided that it was time to buy a home. My husband was driving his motorcycle and stumbled upon the community of Del Dios aka "Valley of the Gods". Because of the excellent weather and of course the lake, it felt right. The small town, it's vicinity and a country feeling was so appealing, it wasn't long before we found our home in the community. At first, we were torn about leaving the beach area but soon became impressed with the total culture. We lived there for 16 years before making the decision to move where we now, still in Del Dios still close to the lake.

What makes this property unique

Seasonal rates
From Beaches to Del Mar race track to the San Diego Safari Park, Disneyland to Mexico, the Lake House is the most centralized location available in San Diego Co.
Our home is half way up a gentle sloping road. It is one of three homes on the street. The living room has 4 giant picture windows that look out to the lake with mountains as the backdrop. It's about 100 yards to the lakes shore with trails that I have walked my dogs, biked, and jogged more times than I can count over the years. Although it is not a large home, it has an open feeling with the kitchen flowing into the living room and decks. There are three decks that surround the house. One of which is off the kitchen which makes a great place to have your morning cup of coffee or watch the moon rise reflect off the lake. Over the years the other two decks have provided us excellent places to have family barbecues and such. In the yard, we have done lots of gardening and landscaping throughout the years. It's a nice area for children to play in. Many different plants and trees add to the old growth that make for a lovely scape and walk through. We have also built a large kennel for pets which will suit visitors with pets needs when out on adventures, shopping at the mall or local stores. There are great views surrounding the property and many trails to enjoy running, hiking and biking. Once you wake up to the sun cresting though the distant mountains you'll know you're in the "Valley of the Gods" .We hope you'll enjoy our lake house just as hundreds our guests have.

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