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 at You've just found San Diego's most unique family gathering place.
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·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.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
What a welcome retreat close to many San Diego attractions. The views are spectacular and the natural setting is beautiful!
5 / 10·Jul 2021
Mary’s home is amazing, the pictures do not really do it justice. This was the second time my family and friends have stayed here and we always cannot wait to stay again after we leave. Mary is a wonderful host, always making us feel at home when we check in and out. Usually she will meet you when you arrive and since she was not available the first day to do so, her son did a great job giving us the walkthrough. She was able to stop by when we checked out to say goodbye and was so sweet spending time with our kids by the turtles while us parents gathered the last of our things. The house itself is large and has many rooms where our families were able to stay comfortably with all of our children. We spent most days in the pool and eating outside, but the kids loved starting each day checking on turtles and feeding them throughout the day, walking through the butterfly garden and collecting eggs from the chickens. The kitchen is attached to a family room, which makes it great for socializing while cooking. The house is always fully stocked with cooking supplies and plenty of extra blankets, pillows and towels. The views are incredible and the sunsets are magical. Thank you, Mary, for another amazing 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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