House in Southern California, CA
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
A one of a kind family friendly gathering place. 11 private acres of fruit trees, a look out hilltop gazebo with views to the ocean, and a 1,200 sq ft tropical garden and butterfly house! See and experience the monarch butterfly life cycle up close and personal. A child friendly desert tortoise enclosure invites children and adults' interaction with these marvelous creatures. (FYI. they hibernate in the winter months)
See the video of our property ,the link is located next to our main property photograph on our VRBO web site (Homeaway site does not have video)
Click the video tab in the upper left by the large property photograph on VRBO web site to see a bird's eye view of the entire estate (a must see video!) Homeaway site does not have video.
Gather your own fresh eggs every morning from the 4 hen chicken house. Have the kids pick oranges and squeeze their own juice! Enjoy and relax under multiple, shaded patios or splash in the 33,000 gal swimming pool and adjacent spa. The pool IS NOT heated but the spa is . The pool has a rolling gate to keep little ones safe . Our hill top retreat has something for everyone.
Dog friendly, with a very large enclosed area adjacent to a patio for easy access. An outside patio for family dining that seats up to 14 people with tables, chairs and 5 ft charcoal grill all included. Beach chairs, coolers and umbrellas provided for your day trips to the beaches.
due to fire danger NO outdoor fire pits are allowed .
Where will everyone sleep? The 3,500 sq ft house has a master bedroom with a king size poster bed and full bath with Jacuzzi tub and adjoining glass shower. Sleeping area number 2 is a private guest wing of the house with living (queen sofa sleeper) room, 2 full bathrooms (1 handicap accessible) and 2 separate bedrooms. Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed, bedroom #2 has two double beds. The family room has a queen sofa sleeper with comfortable queen Murphy bed. The large office has two pull down Murphy beds 1 queen,1 full. There's a hallway powder room across from the office. There are 8 beds in all 1 king, 4 queens, 3 fulls and 3 1/2 bathrooms .
The house is the perfect set up for multiple groups offering lots of privacy yet in a family atmosphere . To re-cap we have 5 separate sleeping areas with 1 king bed ,4 queen beds and 3 full/double beds ,8 beds total.
The house is wheelchair accessible both front and back with an accessible toilet (see photo) and accessible roll in shower with movable shower seat and shower wand.
Want to see before you arrive? Click the "must see" video of the entire estate located on a button just to the left of our main photograph.
The house offers a warm, open great room area with eat-in gourmet kitchen, wood burning fire place and family seating area. There's a formal dinning area that seats 8/10 and a formal living room and second fireplace. There are two television viewing areas with Direct TV, Sirius satellite radio, a wine refrigerator and outside patio refrigerator.
The estate has easy access and parking for multiple cars and RV's.There's a nice gym /exercise area in the 2,400 sq ft metal barn .
About the area :
Mary's Hill Top retreat is just inside the Jamul area. We are at the top of a private road and right next door to the old Casi Cielo Farm and Maness Vineyards. That's our only nearby neighbor. There are several wineries very close by on HWY 94. . . We are about 20 minutes due east of downtown San Diego and about 5 minutes from Rancho San Diego shopping area. We can best be described as a private country retreat just 25 minutes from the beaches.There are 3 chain grocery stores ,a 12 plex movie theater and 20 plus restaurants all within 5 miles of our home .
We are 1 mile from the new 200,000 sq ft Jamul Casino"
Important: When requesting availability if you don't have a VRBO profile please tell us something about your group, where you are coming from and the reason for your San Diego visit.
Sorry due to parking constraints we can not accommodate weddings,receptions or events resulting in excess of 20 people. Please do not inquire about those at this time . We keep our cleaning fee to a reasonable $95.00 .
See a video of the property by visiting the video button link provided on this site next to our house photograph !
See the video of our property ,the link is located next to our main property photograph on our VRBO web site (Homeaway site does not have video)
Click the video tab in the upper left by the large property photograph on VRBO web site to see a bird's eye view of the entire estate (a must see video!) Homeaway site does not have video.
Gather your own fresh eggs every morning from the 4 hen chicken house. Have the kids pick oranges and squeeze their own juice! Enjoy and relax under multiple, shaded patios or splash in the 33,000 gal swimming pool and adjacent spa. The pool IS NOT heated but the spa is . The pool has a rolling gate to keep little ones safe . Our hill top retreat has something for everyone.
Dog friendly, with a very large enclosed area adjacent to a patio for easy access. An outside patio for family dining that seats up to 14 people with tables, chairs and 5 ft charcoal grill all included. Beach chairs, coolers and umbrellas provided for your day trips to the beaches.
due to fire danger NO outdoor fire pits are allowed .
Where will everyone sleep? The 3,500 sq ft house has a master bedroom with a king size poster bed and full bath with Jacuzzi tub and adjoining glass shower. Sleeping area number 2 is a private guest wing of the house with living (queen sofa sleeper) room, 2 full bathrooms (1 handicap accessible) and 2 separate bedrooms. Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed, bedroom #2 has two double beds. The family room has a queen sofa sleeper with comfortable queen Murphy bed. The large office has two pull down Murphy beds 1 queen,1 full. There's a hallway powder room across from the office. There are 8 beds in all 1 king, 4 queens, 3 fulls and 3 1/2 bathrooms .
The house is the perfect set up for multiple groups offering lots of privacy yet in a family atmosphere . To re-cap we have 5 separate sleeping areas with 1 king bed ,4 queen beds and 3 full/double beds ,8 beds total.
The house is wheelchair accessible both front and back with an accessible toilet (see photo) and accessible roll in shower with movable shower seat and shower wand.
Want to see before you arrive? Click the "must see" video of the entire estate located on a button just to the left of our main photograph.
The house offers a warm, open great room area with eat-in gourmet kitchen, wood burning fire place and family seating area. There's a formal dinning area that seats 8/10 and a formal living room and second fireplace. There are two television viewing areas with Direct TV, Sirius satellite radio, a wine refrigerator and outside patio refrigerator.
The estate has easy access and parking for multiple cars and RV's.There's a nice gym /exercise area in the 2,400 sq ft metal barn .
About the area :
Mary's Hill Top retreat is just inside the Jamul area. We are at the top of a private road and right next door to the old Casi Cielo Farm and Maness Vineyards. That's our only nearby neighbor. There are several wineries very close by on HWY 94. . . We are about 20 minutes due east of downtown San Diego and about 5 minutes from Rancho San Diego shopping area. We can best be described as a private country retreat just 25 minutes from the beaches.There are 3 chain grocery stores ,a 12 plex movie theater and 20 plus restaurants all within 5 miles of our home .
We are 1 mile from the new 200,000 sq ft Jamul Casino"
Important: When requesting availability if you don't have a VRBO profile please tell us something about your group, where you are coming from and the reason for your San Diego visit.
Sorry due to parking constraints we can not accommodate weddings,receptions or events resulting in excess of 20 people. Please do not inquire about those at this time . We keep our cleaning fee to a reasonable $95.00 .
See a video of the property by visiting the video button link provided on this site next to our house photograph !
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Southern California, CA
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests praised the beautiful property, well-stocked house, and fantastic sleeping arrangements. They enjoyed the butterfly garden, tortoises, pool, and fresh eggs. The host, Mary, was very accommodating and welcoming, making their stay unforgettable.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Mary's property is perfect for large family gatherings. We were traveling with 8 adults and 5 kids ages 14 all the way down to 6. The kids (and adults!) loved feeding the tortoises, collecting eggs from the coop and swimming of course! Mary was such a gracious host and always responded when we had a question. This property is the perfect distance from San Diego (only about 25/30 minutes) but it feels so remote. The view from her property is gorgeous. We were in the habit of trying to catch the sunset each night especially from her hilltop gazebo. Wonderful property and wonderful host! My kids are still talking about "Miss Mary" :)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
What a blessing it was to find this exceptional property. From the moment we arrived, we felt a deep sense of relaxation and connection. Mary is a wonderful host—incredibly warm, responsive, and welcoming from our first in-person greeting. Her home is immaculately clean and well-appointed, surrounded by gorgeous landscaping and spectacular sunset views. The outdoor space is a dream, featuring an expansive pool area and plenty of spots to sit and dine. The real magic, however, was sharing the grounds with her tortoises, hens, and the beautiful butterfly house.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Mary has everything you could possibly need. Very clean home, and very good communication. Would recommend it to anyone and everyone!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Mary’s house is wonderful! There is plenty of room, the pool area is nice, lots of outdoor seating, and the views go on for miles. The tortoises, butterflies, and chickens just add to the charm. Mary was welcoming and delightful. We enjoyed every minute of our stay.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(168 Ratings)
Guests praised the beautiful property, well-stocked house, and fantastic sleeping arrangements. They enjoyed the butterfly garden, tortoises, pool, and fresh eggs. The host, Mary, was very accommodating and welcoming, making their stay unforgettable.
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