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San Diego Country Barndominium, Mountain Views, Spa, Deck, & More

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Vacation Apartment in Valley Center

1 bedroom·1 bathroom·sleeps 4·830 sq ft
Larry & Linda Maiolo

Hosted by Larry & Linda Maiolo

6 years hosting

Wifi included

Internet access throughout the property.

Pool access

A pool is available to guests.

About this space

San Diego Country Barndominium, Mountain Views, Spa, Deck, & More. GET AWAY from the hustle & bustle of everyday life and spend quality time together in our Country Barndominium located in Valley Center, California in San Diego County. We are nestled among the lush citrus. avocado groves, vineyards and horse ranches. You will often hear the sounds of Hawks and Eagles soaring through the blue skies from the PRIVATE DECK of this beautiful & spacious PRIVATE 1 BR - 1BA, full kitchen with a fabulous 180 degree mountain & sunset views. We are out here on almost 3 Acres so our neighboring properties are all spaced well. This Spacious & private Barndominium is .located out in the country down a country road. where there is no light pollution and we look at Mt. Palomar where the world famous Palomar Observatory is located. Downstairs, there is a private patio area with a BBQ, Spa, Seating with a grassy area to play games with a table to enjoy BBQing and eating food outdoors. . We offer a full kitchen with everything you would need including 3 coffee makers. During the spring we offer to fruit lovers, Tangelos, Tangerines right off our trees. We respect guests privacy but we are on the property (NOT in the rental area) if you need us, we are a text away.

ACTIVITIES / ATTRACTIONS / THINGS TO DO - CLOSE TO SOOOO MUCH! yet out and away.!! Only 10 Min. to easy freeway accessibility leading you to San Diego Zoo and Safari, Sea World, Legoland, museums, Down town San Diego Area, The Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, beaches galore, golf courses galore, Palomar Observatory, The Wine Tasting Safari, Wine Country Trails by Horseback - http://www.winecountrytrailsbyhorseback.com/ and balloon rides and more. These destinations range approx. 30 Min. to 1 hr. in trip time. There is so much more to see & do. Please see my REVIEW GUIDE to find more Local Attractions (mostly within the 15 - 30 Min. time frame.) Also see the other attractions that are about 1 hr - 2 hrs. away such as Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm.

WEATHER is fabulous, mostly in the 70's even in the winter. In the summer we have warmer temperatures 80's, 90's sometimes over 95 degrees and because we are 1,300 ft. above sea level we have a cool ocean breeze most of the time. Being less than 35 min. from Southern California beaches gives us the best of both climates because we are far enough from the ocean to escape most of the fog, clouds, and crowds yet close enough to enjoy the cool breezes in the heat of summer. We rarely go over 100 degrees and have air conditioning if we do get in the higher temps.

PRIVATE DECK with a great 180 degree mountain/sunset and grove views. Sit out and relax on cushy deck furniture watch the hawks and take in the peace and tranquility surrounding you.

KITCHEN comes fully equipped with all stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops in addition to the smaller appliances ie: blender, 3 different coffee machines: a Cuisinart full pot coffee maker and bean grinder, a Keuirig 1-cup coffee maker including K-cups, a Nespresso machine so bring your own favorite pods, hand mixer, etc. There is a LG oven/Cooktop and microwave, and a GE dishwasher together with a purified RO water system. The kitchen is stocked with some spices and basic condiments.

SLEEPS 4 / MASTER BEDROOM WITH KING SIZE BED/ QUEEN SOFA SLEEPER / OTHER OPTIONS - From the master bedroom there are BEAUTIFUL mountain views from the large windows installed with cellular shades and curtains for darkening. There is a California King size bed with a 3" memory foam topper, full length Mirror together with a quiet sitting area next to the window where you can curl up & read a good book. In addition, we have 2 storage areas (good for your suitcases) with plenty of room to accommodate a longer stay. QUEEN SLEEPER - SLEEPS AN ADDED 2 MORE - In the living area which has a 4" Memory Foam mattress. OTHER SLEEPING OPTIONS: We also have the option of 2 double bed size 4" high density foam pieces enclosed in sheets to place anywhere with added sheets to fit. Also a single wide Foam fold-out pad for anyone for simplicity in folding and picking up out of the way.

LIVING / ENTERTAINMENT We offer free Wifi and have frequent guests that work from here. We are set up with a flat screen TV with a Blu-Ray DVD player & Boze surround sound system. We have a wide variety of DVD's available together with a wide variety of games for quiet nights indoors. We also offer Video Game Cables for Gamers for your use. For indoor entertainment the room is set up with a Roku Box where you can stream movies for your Netflix or Hulu and or Prime

. for clothes washing.

OFFICE AREA is complete with free WIFI an office chair and a hugh granite desk with plenty of lighting, drawers and Built in filing cabinets giving you plenty of work space with free Wifi.

SPA (Private) is below the deck. Around the spa is a private full patio, seating area, and grassy area to play lawn games or just relax while barbecuing. An Umbrella is available at your request.

CLEANING- Just a note on cleaning procedures. We are very meticulous as we use a Commercial Grade Viricidal / Germicidal on all floors. We use Clorox Disinfectant Wipes on all surfaces and door-nobs. . All sheets and towels are washed in a Commercial front loader at high temps. Larger bedding pieces are washed on the highest heat setting in our commercial Speed Queen. All mattress covers are sprayed with Lysol or QD-64, a germicidal. All sofa/loveseat and dinette seats have coverlets that are washed or sprayed with Lysol between guests. We supply to our guests the following: Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Lysol Spray, Hand Sanitizer, Anti-bacterial hand Soap.

What this place offers

Air conditioning
Balcony
Bed linens provided
Internet & WiFi
Dishwasher
DVD player
Fireplace
Garden Or Backyard

Minimum 3 night stay

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Things to know

House rules

  • children welcome
  • no smoking

Safety & property

  • wheel chair accessible

Cancellation policy


100% refund of amount paid if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
50% refund of amount paid (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.


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


House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM Check out before 11:00 AM
Maximum overnight guests: 4
Max adult guests 4 but children has flexibility.
Minimum age to rent: 19
flexible if you have good rating fm. other rentals
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Number of kids is flexible within reason Call Host
No pets allowed
Events allowed: birthday parties, family gatherings
Maximum event attendees: 15
Contact host at xxx-xxx-xxxx. A bit flexible
No smoking allowed

5.0 · 9 reviews

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9 reviews

Cleanliness

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Accuracy

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Check-in

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Communication

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Location

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Value

5.0

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Deanna M.

January 2025

Absolutely perfect!!!! We loved this place!!!

Absolutely perfect!!!! We loved this place!!!

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Erin W.

November 2024

A beautiful getaway

This was a perfect place to stay after my half Ironman in Indian Wells. Close to everything: San Diego, Escondido for sh…

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Christie M.

July 2024

Great place.

My sisters and I found it to be really nice. It was very clean and everything was great. The couches are very comfortabl…

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Lynn S.

March 2020

5 star Overnight Getaway in Valley Center

My girlfriends and I planned an overnight get a way and picked Larry and Linda's place in Valley Center. It was a perfec…

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Catriona N.

February 2020

Lovely rural retreat

We felt so at home in this spacious private apartment. The facilities are great - fantastic cooking area, loads of hot w…

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Ralph B.Carlisle, USA

December 2019

Beauty in Valley Center

Amazing time with our stay at this property!! Linda and Larry were amazing hosts and have a beautiful property which we …

Where you'll be

Valley Center, Califórnia, Estados Unidos, California, United States

Area information Located in Valley Center, this apartment is in a rural location and next to a golf course. Cultural attractions include Moonlight Ampitheatre and Patio Playhouse, and popular attractions include Alta Vista Gardens and The Wave Waterpark. Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens and Sengme Oaks Water Park are also worth visiting. What different animals can you spot in the area? Discover activities like nature walks and bird watching. Surroundings Pala Casino Spa Resort - 18 min drive Valley View Casino - 19 min drive Pala Casino Spa & Resort - 19 min drive Harrah's Resort Southern California - 22 min drive Pauma Casino - 27 min drive Options nearby Oceanside Transit Center - 37 min drive Carlsbad Village Station - 38 min drive Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 45 min drive Oceanside, California (OCN) - 36 min drive Carlsbad, California (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 48 min drive Restaurants The Accidental Winery - 3 min walk The Yellow Deli Valley - 4 min drive

Important Information

Check-in

04:00 pm

Check-out

11:00 am

Change-over

Flexible

Pets

Not allowed

Cleaning fee

$75

Damage deposit

$200

Extra person fee

$15

Meet your host

Larry & Linda Maiolo

Larry & Linda Maiolo

9

Reviews

5.0

Rating

6 Years

Hosting

Response rate: 95%

Responds within a few hours

Available: Mon-Sun (8.00am - 8.00pm)

Speaks

About Larry & Linda Maiolo

Valley Center, San Diego Vacation Home by Linda Maiolo My husband Larry and I, along with our son, started our lives in a suburban area in Orange County, CA, and later moved to another suburban area in the San Diego area. After about 14 years of suburban living, with my son still young, I grew concerned about raising him in the suburban jungle and craved something different. We had become part of a "Married For Life" group that met in Fallbrook, CA, a beautiful area with a small-town atmosphere. We decided to sell our home and began looking in the Fallbrook area. We put in an offer on a house, but it didn’t work out, so we continued our search. After selling our home, we rented while looking. Not far from Fallbrook, we found Valley Center and made an offer on another house, but that also fell through. We loved Valley Center and started attending a small country church with a dear pastor named Dwayne Carter, a wonderful man who, unknown to us, was an award-winning architect. He knew we were essentially homeless (living in an apartment and partially with my mom) and suggested we look into buying land. He took an interest in us and began drawing up plans as we told him what we wanted. He encouraged us, as we were a little scared to buy and build our own home. Following his advice, we searched and found a beautiful piece of land with gorgeous mountain views, and we built our dream home, which has been, and still is, a dream come true. When we moved in, I could hardly believe it—I had to pinch myself, as I thought I had died and gone to heaven. What kept me grounded was the terrible loss of dear Pastor Dwayne, whom we grew to know and love, along with his wife, Lani, who became very close to us and has become my best friend. We now consider her part of our family. We are so blessed to be able to share this bit of heaven with family and friends. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us, and we look forward to serving you as our special guests. Why the host chose this property We chose Valley Center because of its gorgeous topography. We were longing for the country with wide-open spaces, hills, mountains, groves, and ranches. Homes are spread out on a couple of acres each rather than crammed together. We were ready to move out of the suburban jungle and make a new life. Valley Center is everyone’s idea of a small town with farms, horse ranches, pumpkin fields, rodeos, Western Days Parade, quaint shops, family-owned restaurants, historical sites, and good people. The more I live here, the more I appreciate it. There is enough depersonalization in life where you feel like a number, but here, people know who you are at the bank, the pharmacy, the doctor’s office, the eye doctor’s, the hardware store, and so on. What makes this property unique? When I am in Valley Center, I feel like I am worlds away from the crazy, busy life I used to have in the suburbs. On almost three acres, this getaway will automatically help you relax with peace and tranquility all around. The mountain and grove views give you a sense of ahhhhh. Put some steaks on the BBQ, then sit out on the deck with your dinner and enjoy the views. Most evenings, it is warm enough to sit on the deck and watch the most beautiful sunsets and cloud formations, as well as the birds and some wildlife. After it gets dark, step into the private spa and enjoy some stargazing—you can actually see the stars out where we are. There is a lack of light pollution, which allows you to see the stars a little better. If the weather is not quite warm enough, enjoy cooking inside with a fully equipped kitchen complete with cookbooks, a blender, and more. Snuggle up on the couch and watch a good movie, or go to bed early and have a great night of sleep in the super comfortable king-size bed.

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