Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

Q: Where is Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Ysabel Mission, Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness, and Lake Cuyamaca. Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

Feb 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Retreat

Great location and a great property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

German

Jan 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Thank you so much! It is a beautiful house and my family and I really enjoyed the stay. I wish you a happy new year.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Oct 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great Cabin

Absolutely beautiful and amazing views.. only request is give better directions and clearly state the address. Ty The Plumley’s

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Simone C.

Apr 19, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Looks can be deceiving

The view was very nice, but that was about the only positive thing I can say about this property. The biggest issue is that the wifi is spotty at best. And there's no cable or cell reception so it's essential. The owner did offer to send his "maid" (his words) the next day to troubleshoot, but the wifi was passably working again by then (and then not at all come night time). Other issues were a very understocked kitchen (no salt, pepper, sheet pans, cheese grater, lighter...) with some "clean" dishes having dust or dead bugs on them, uncomfortable beds with no bedroom doors, and outdated heating system with only high or low settings (no specific temperature). We left a day early to go home.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Jan 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a dream destination

I have stayed at the property three times, and I absolutely look forward to staying again. It’s perfect for myself and my two kids to cook and relax for a weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Mar 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Wonderful view, peaceful neighborhood. Great property for a family with young kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

May 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was my second stay here. I love it!

I stayed here once before and had such a great time that I just stayed again. And I’m already thinking about booking again. It’s the perfect size for a family, if you’re looking for a nice, quiet getaway with a beautiful view. We cooked, sat on the deck, and took in the scenery. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M., Oceanside

Jan 1, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome New Years!

My husband and I loved the cabin and made good use of the fireplace! It was everything we wanted and more to ring in the new year!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Robert H.

Jan 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

No TV/Internet 1st day. Not able to use Fireplace during stay as attached elect fan was not working and fire would not stay lit when fireplace door was closed. No working coffee maker. No response from Virbo host or Virbo corporate after complaint.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay O.

Sep 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Very nice

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

May 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house and view was amazing. Exactly what we were looking for to spend quality time with family.

Instruction from the owner were very clear and simple. It’s important to understand and respect this location and the fire hazards. The cabin was beautiful and what we were looking for, but the view was by far the best part. Parking was a little tricky if you have guests so I would recommend reading the parking instructions carefully, but it’s understandable considering the location. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

Dec 29, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Amazing Stay!

I would absolutely recommend this location to anyone! It's a gorgeous two story cabin with utterly stunning views to Lake Cuyamaca, it was breathtaking waking up to it. The owner is prompt in their responses and answers all questions quickly and thoroughly. The wood stove was great fun and put out tons of heat, and the hot water lasted plenty long even with people in the home. It was clean, warm, and welcoming. We may very well stay again!

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

May 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!!!!

We had a great time visiting Julian, fishing at the lake and going to the wolf reserve. Overall the property was fine but the oven needs cleaning, some problems with ants and trouble parking down below. I would recommend this property because the view is so breathtaking. Thanks

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

Nov 28, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent view!

Location and accommodations excellent. The view is spectacular. There were a few incidental things that should have been supplied—washcloths; dishwashing supplies since there’s no dishwasher; drinking glasses—though the owner did his best to remedy. The parking was not the best if multi-vehicles but sufficient. Overall, in comparison to our other vacation stays. I rate it as a 4.5/5. I would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Richard F., San Diego

Mar 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location and view is 5 star!

We had a great weekend watching a snowy storm blow through over the lake. Great time to sit in front of the fire, one problem, no fires allowed anymore. Some previous guests had caused embers to land on the carpet. I had steaks to cook but no bbq or broiling pans. Cooker them in a skillet. No salt and pepper for the steaks. Extra blankets would have been nice to cuddle with. Like I said, the location and view is top notch. The acutrements, not so much. Still we enjoyed our stay. If the weather was clear, we would have enjoyed the lovely deck more.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

Jul 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

The cabin is amazing and the view even more amazing. It was just my wife and myself but the cabin can easily sleep more. We spent time at the lake, there’s a nice area to hangout by the pub. You can drive down, picnic, walk or just relax. There are probably some great hikes nearby but it was a hot weekend so we decided no on the hikes. Speaking of the pub, we had dinner there which was outstanding. We also went into Julian, had some pie at one of the bakeries and had dinner at Roman’s which I highly recommend. We aren’t wine drinkers so we didn’t visit any wineries but we did have some of the local hard cider which is well worth it. Getting back to the cabin, we took our smaller car and easily parked up on Yuma which is right where the cabin is. We took our dogs with us and if you do, I recommend you walk them up on Yuma to relieve themselves. If you take them down in front of the cabin, the cabin is on a hill and the grass/dirt area is on a hillside. In my old age, I didn’t want to go falling down a hill so up on Yuma was a better choice for me. I’m the cook of the family and the kitchen has all the pots, pans and cook wear you need to make a meal. This was a great visit overall and I highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lois L.

Jul 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Sorry it wasn't better

Ad needs to emphasize the many stairs. Parking is so non-accommodating; had to park on a very lower level with many stairs, some without hand rail. Had to back all the way out the parking space which is not straight. Didn't want to hardly leave the house as it was so inconvenient. Also, water pressure is horrible. Also, having at least one mixing bowl would have been nice. Futon sofa which can not be pulled out, is extremely uncomfortable. The very large patio door definitely needs a drape or pull up blinds on the outside as the reflection and glare is bad. The bed was comfortable. The showers were roomy. The view was great. Having the variety of small appliances is nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Jul 6, 2023

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The check-in process was problematic. I received an email after making the reservation stating that "The lock box code will be texted to the guest once a reservation is confirmed." But I never received the code. Also, the owner's phone # was not present in any of the documentation I received. So at 6pm on the day of check-in, I had to call VRBO customer support and wait 25 minutes on hold (bad customer service) to speak with an agent. I wasn't happy about the wasted time on hold, but the agent was able to get me the code and the owner's #, and communication was good after that. The location is impressive and the balcony view is stunning. My kids loved the bunk bed. There were quite a few ants in the kitchen, so we had to be really careful with cooking and storing food. Parking is a challenge but that's part of the price you pay for living on a mountainside. I would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kylie T.

Jul 28, 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unsafe property and negligent owner- would not recommend this place.

I wish VRBO would allow me to share the videos & pictures I have. Throughout our stay, we came across hundreds of ants found on the kitchen counter, stove top, utensil drawer, dining room table and inside the freezer. I only felt safe putting my 6 month old baby down in the living room/upper loft area. We thought we could mitigate the issue with household cleaning products. Later in the evening, we discovered the bottom level of the home (master bedroom) was COVERED in ants including the carpet, under the bed, and the entire bathroom floor. I contacted the owner and asked for a refund so that we could stay at a hotel. He ignored my request and told me he would send his cleaning lady the next day. She used a spray that had a very harsh chemical odor- unsafe for us to inhale. I asked the owner once more for a refund which he ignored. The very LEAST Matt can do is give us a partial refund as we were only able to utilize half of his home and spent a lot of our time cleaning his house. In addition to the insect problem and awful communication with Matt, The sliding door/screen door that leads out to the balcony had note saying “do not open”. Also a note saying “out of order, do not use” on microwave. You are not able to use the fireplace aka stove. Spiderwebs on balcony and stair railing near the front door. Weak internet/phone signal. The view is not worth the agony and discomfort that my family and I experienced. I would NOT RECOMMEND if you have small children/infants.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher W.

Sep 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BYRON J.

May 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View - Close to Home

We love it

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Oct 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cabin getaway

Matt’s property is beautiful! The cabin looked just like the pictures, and is very spacious. You can tell it has recently been renovated/refurbished. The kitchen is also well stocked with pots, pans, and utensils. The whole place is very clean. And the view! The lake is very pretty and the view is unobstructed. The only *minor* concern of ours is that the driveway was very steep and narrow, so parking was a bit difficult. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Sherida B.

Sep 20, 2022

Liked: Listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Nice views but cleanliness is to be desired

Property is in a good area with great views, but the parking is tricky. The home was photo clean, but had used tissues in crevices of the bed and linen closet that my kids easily found. Home also had a few dust webs near light fixtures. Front door latch was broken, but luckily they’re is a second door. Property manager/owner has a no shoe policy, but the carpet was dirty and some areas soiled. Smoke detector was beeping. Be sure to get the lockbox code in advance because had to follow up last minute, which was a little nerve racking.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Y.

Jun 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice getaway place with great view

Overall it’s a nice place to stay with a great Lake view for the cost. I want to rate a 4.5 if that’s an option. Here are a few things that need to be aware: 1. The host provided instructions are a little bit overwhelming. 2. The upper level shared parking spot was no longer allowed by the neighbor. The lower level steep ramp parking is a challenge to get up and down. The other neighbor blocked the dirt road to turn around from the ramp. Other than that it was a pleasant stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Apr 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Few day getaway

Great rental with a beautiful view.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

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