Luxurious TREE HOUSE: SPA, LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEW,1-Acre, Observatory | Cabin in Julian

10.0 (212 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Julian Cabin | Luxurious TREE HOUSE: SPA, LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEW,1-Acre, Observatory

1 Bedroom Cabin in Julian

TREE HOUSES AREN'T JUST FOR KIDS ANYMORE
It's great for a romantic couple's getaway or families looking for that
SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON EXPERIENCE:
Be INTO THE WOODS, feel the energy of the trees with nature. Listen to the owls at night. Experience the privacy and solitude of being sheltered in a canopy of green and the sheer joy of calling a beautiful treehouse "HOME" for a little while.
This cozy Cabin was built 100 years ago on the side of North Peak Mountain. It overlooks Lake Cuyamaca. Guests love sitting on the deck outside with a glass of wine to watch the sunset over the lake.
Since 2014 Guests from all over the World travel here to stay at this spectacular tree-house cabin. No photo can prepare you for this beautiful location.
At an elevation at 5,000 feet on a Moonless clear night watch the sky fill with planets stars and shooting-stars.
BEFORE BOOKING, Please read this entire listing and rules. We will not be held responsible because you failed to read.
1. MAX. aggregate capacity of 5 people only (Add total number of guests and visitors combined equals five (5) or less).
2. You're required to sign a short-term RENTAL AGREEMENT and provide ID prior to arrival.
IMPORTANT
*THIS HOME NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HANDICAPPED or mobility impaired persons.
Please read section 8 for details.
* We recommend this retreat for guests who can walk 90 stair-steps to arrive at the front door of Cabin (see photos).
3. ACCESS TO COTTAGE, GUESTS MUST BE ABLE TO WALK UP MANY STEPS:
a. Our Tree House is located up the mountain. You must walk from the parking area to this Cottage.
b. Cottage is approximately 42 feet (elevation) above the parking area.
c. Walkways have handrails.
INTO THE WOODS.
Your sense of adventure is here. Stroll across a floating bridge high above the forest to a cluster of large Coulter Pines supporting a treehouse. Go back in time. Remember as a child what it's like to live and sleep under the stars! Now, your childhood dream of staying in a totally tricked-out luxurious treehouse cabin can come true.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!
12 minutes to all of the fine dining and good eats that Julian has to offer and it's nearby attractions.
Watch deer from our treehouse deck listen to natures symphony of birds and crickets. This cabin is surrounded by 3 towering mountain peaks.
COOL TRAILS are right here in our 1+ acre backyard.
Discover and walk through our Hidden-Trail! There are panoramic look-outs. View the desert, the National Forest, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Lookouts can be found around our highest points on the Property at approximately 5,000 feet elevation.
VIEWS
Magnificent rocky mountains tower above. State parks and hundreds of miles of forested hiking trails in a National Forest surround this cabin. Area trees are estimated to be up to 400 years old!
THE FOREST
Our small treehouse Cabin opens to the outdoors for views and direct exposure to the forest. This exposure to nature provides a wonderful inspirational relaxing effect. Japanese call it 'Shinrin-Yoku' which translates to 'forest bathing'. The idea is simple: If a person visits a natural area and walks in a relaxed way, there are calming, rejuvenating and restorative benefits to be achieved. Studies have documented reduced stress, lower blood sugar, better concentration, diminished pain, improved immunity...
Taking in this forest atmosphere has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. Researchers have established a robust body of scientific literature on health benefits of spending time under the canopy of a living forest. Many trees give off organic compounds that support “NK” (natural killer) cells that are part of our immune system's way of fighting cancer.
JOHN MUIR wrote:
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home. Wilderness is a necessity.”
COOL STUFF
* Hardwood floors, Gourmet kitchen & bath + Central heat & A/C, .
NICE
- Enjoy a hot bubbling 6-person caldera spa.
- Work remotely! Free high speed internet is here
• Enjoy a cozy warm fireplace. Feel radiating warmth from this cabin's high-tech electronic fireplace (no firewood needed). New High Technology electric fireplace has flames that look truly real and you can feel the radiating heat.
* Remodeled large bathroom, including a luxurious glass shower, mosaic ceramic rock flooring, dual-vanity under-mount sinks, rock counter tops. Linens and towels are provided as well as soap, shower gel, shampoo & conditioner.
Prepare meals in a GOURMET KITCHEN.
This professional chef's kitchen is fully equipped with all dishes and utensils needed to cook. ALL STAINLESS STEEL appliances are provided INCLUDES: Professional 5-burner gas range, forced-air circulation CONVECTION oven, built-in high-end microwave, dishwasher, side by side refrigerator, Granite counter tops, deep double sink, smoothie/drink blender, coffee maker and, of course a bagel toaster.
• Savor the great outside aroma of cooking using our Outdoor gas BBQ.
• OBSERVATORY (See photos):
Discover our beautiful new Observatory. Take "Hidden Trail" up to our OBSERVATORY. Observatory has a Lake View and is surrounded by Giant Trees. This cabana structure includes comfortable lounge chairs, soft lighting, a wall mounted TV inside cabana. Comfortably observe a wide variety of wildlife: Tree squirrels jumping high-above from tree-top to tree-top, wild turkeys foraging as well as migrating deer.
OBSERVATORY AREA at night. Explore the heavens. We provide a TELESCOPE.
NOTE:
Our treehouse cottage is at an elevation of 5.000 feet. This is ABOVE San Diego's heavy marine layer. The result is a "LIGHT BLANKET" which creates an amazing level of darkness up here. On a clear night view the Milky Way with it's millions of stars, shooting stars and planets.
MAY FLOWERS!
Every February through May, our OBSERVATORY area is flooded by seasonal color. Color is created by hundreds of brilliant multi-colored DAFFODILS surrounding the observatory!
SORRY, NO TENTS.
Due to insurance costs and liability issues, TENTS or "Tree-tents" are NO LONGER ALLOWED ON THIS PROPERTY. Thank you.
Take SECRET TRAIL to FOREST OUTLOOK TRAIL. This leads to our FOREST OUTLOOK. It's our highest point on the property. Experience "top-of-the-World Observation" here. platform includes large shade umbrella with COMFORTABLE SEATING and views are breathtaking: Desert, Lake Cuyamaca, 3 towering Mountain Peaks, even the Pacific Ocean (on a clear day). Experience amazing night-time Star-gazing sightings from our Forest Outlook.
DETAILED PROPERTY FEATURES:
1. FORCED AIR HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING. Set the perfect temperature.
2. OUTDOOR SPA. Submerse yourself in our new hot bubbling 6-person Spa; relax, let any problems simply melt away.
3. HOME THEATER like Experience. Watch movies & sporting events like never before. Has same resolution as a movie theater + four times resolution of a high-definition television (HDTV). Two New custom Leather Cinema Recliners plus Sound System.
4. ULTRA 4K BIG SCREEN TELEVISION:
Has Surround sound with Sub-woofer. Includes Dish Hopper DVR (Digital Video Recorder) to record your favorite shows & Sporting Events while you are out exploring and hiking.
5. REMOTE AREA COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION:
a. STARLINK High-speed internet helps to insure you stay connected.
b. CELL PHONE RECEPTION CAN BE LIMITED HERE.
6. COTTAGE SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS. Guests will find all new sleeping accommodations:
a. New Queen size bed in bedroom with MEMORY FOAM mattress (sleeps 1 or 2)
b. New Queen size convertible Sofa/bed in Living room with 4.5" MEMORY FOAM mattress (sleeps 1 or 2).
c. 31" x 75" Twin size rollaway bed (sleeps 1).
7. CABIN HAS ONE LARGE BATHROOM with two (2) sinks.
Bathroom includes a separate private water-closet with a sliding pocket door (see photo). New remodel, includes a luxurious shower, mosaic ceramic rock flooring, plus towels are provided.
8. ACCESS TO COTTAGE:
THIS HOME NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HANDICAPPED or mobility impaired persons...
a. Getting to our cabin requires a two (2) minute walk from parking area to Cabin.
b. There's a beautiful meandering staircase from parking area up to cabin. We recommend this retreat for guests who can walk 90 stair-steps to arrive at the front door of Cabin (see photos). You may also walk the "Hidden trail" as an alternative pathway up to the Cottage.
c. Cottage is approximately 38-42 feet elevation above parking area.
d. Walkways have handrails for those in need.
9. PARKING:
Parking area is limited to a MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) CARS. NO PARKING ON NEARBY STREET.
10. LAUNDRY ROOM:
Extra storage and full size Front load Samsung Washer and Dryer.
IMPORTANT NOTES::
OCCUPANCY.
The cabin is meant for 2 people. However the maximum capacity for this cabin is five (5) persons. We recommend only two pairs of adult couples at most. The third bed is a twin size roll-away bed (31"x75").
ADDITIONAL PERSONS, RULES and GUEST FEES:
a. There is a $12 charge for each person per night above 2.
Per person charge includes additional towels blankets & linens provided based on number of registered Guests in your party.
b. $150 Cleaning Fee.
c. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
d. There is a non-refundable emotional support animal rent fee of $100.00 per night for each animal brought to this property. You're required to sign our emotional Support Animal Acceptance Agreement PRIOR to arrival at this property.
e. NO SMOKING VAPING HUNTING OR GUNS allowed.
f. You must be at least 25 years of age in order to book.
g. Quiet hours begin at 9PM.
* We do not reimburse for weather or other issues that are out of our control such as if it gets windy, snow or ice, etc or SDGE decides to shut off the power. We have a gas stove in kitchen for cooking it can be used as an emergency heat source in case of power outage.

Luxurious TREE HOUSE: SPA, LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEW,1-Acre, Observatory is located in Julian. Luxurious TREE HOUSE: SPA, LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEW,1-Acre, Observatory provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Guest Services, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cabin features Security/Safety, Guest Services, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Luxurious TREE HOUSE: SPA, LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEW,1-Acre, Observatory has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Julian has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Julian, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smoke-free property
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video library
  • DVD player
General
  • English
  • Spanish
  • In the mountains
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • Desk chair
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Vikki C.
Jun 29, 2025 05:40:21 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: When my husband and I found this home on VRBO, it looked nice and was a decent price. So we booked our stay for our anniversary. We noticed right away after booking that the owner Rick and his property supervisor Maria were great about responding quickly. As soon as we got inside, we realized what a gem we had found. And although I would love to gatekeep this rental, the owner and his rental rep and this home are just too awesome not to leave a fabulous review. This property is one acre of amazing views of Lake Cuyamuca, fabulous spots for stargazing, birdwatching, wildlife and relaxation. We had breakfast on the balcony while watching chipmunks and birds galore. The bed was comfortable and the linens were very high quality. They even provided robes for us. How awesome! This location is a quick drive to local dining but this home is fully stocked with anything you need to cook whatever meals you’d like. The restroom was nicely appointed with toiletries. The spa was perfect after a hike to nearby Green Valley Falls. We loved the view from the lookout deck at the top of the hill and the views from the porch and tree deck. Near the street level there is even a cabana with two chase loungers and a big screen tv. If you are looking for a place to relax, reconnect with nature and unwind, look no further. Thank you Rick and Maria, We can not wait to come back!
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