"The Deer Bungalow" Pine Hills Large Custom Home in Julian that is Pet Friendly

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14232.3 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Hot tub
Air conditioning

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Julian, CA

William Heise County Park
‪6 min drive‬
Julian Town Hall
‪6 min drive‬
Lake Cuyamaca
‪17 min drive‬
Borrego Springs, CA (BXS-Borrego Valley)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Entertainment Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

When you arrive in Pine Hills you will see why it's the most preferred area of Julian. Mature oaks & pines await you w/ abundant wildlife. There is rarely a day when deer or turkey do not come to our back door. Amazing birds & big bushy squirrels also frequent the property. The house is large (2300 sq'). A wrap around deck, Swing set, horseshoes & hammock. Only a few minutes from famed William Heise Park and downtown Julian. A 75" tv in the media room & a giant fireplace to cozy up too. An amazing place Plenty of hiking nearby and this area is very quiet and private.

Property manager

John

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Languages

Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties or events

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Pets must stay off beds and furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking

No noise after 10 PM. This is a quiet neighborhood and we have great respect for our neighbors. If excessive you will be asked to leave with no refund

Important information

You need to know

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No parties or events

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Julian

Located in Julian, this holiday home is in the mountains. Julian Historical Society and Julian Town Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve. California Wolf Center and Laguna Mountain Recreation Area are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Julian, CA

What's nearby

Julian Pioneer Museum - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
William Heise County Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Julian Town Hall - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Julian Historical Society - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Lake Cuyamaca - 17 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lake Cuyamaca - ‬18 min drive
‪Julian Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Julian Pie - ‬13 min drive
‪Julian Pie Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Deer Bungalow" Pine Hills Large Custom Home in Julian that is Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "The Deer Bungalow" Pine Hills Large Custom Home in Julian that is Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Deer Bungalow" Pine Hills Large Custom Home in Julian that is Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Deer Bungalow" Pine Hills Large Custom Home in Julian that is Pet Friendly located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from William Heise County Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Julian Pioneer Museum and Julian Historical Society. Julian Town Hall and Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Casandra C.

9 Apr 2025

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

Great Stay

Had a great time and great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

28 Dec 2024

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

Our Bungalow Stay in Julian

House was very family friendly— large table for meals with views of turkeys and deer coming through the yard in the morning. FirePlace was nice to sit around in the evening to talk or watch tv.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanie B.

6 Dec 2024

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

Enjoyable Weekend Getaway

Thank you so much to John and his family for letting us rent this cozy home. This VRBO was easy to find in the dark. There was enough parking for all 3 vehicles. Although the listing stated that we would have to purchase firewood, the property manager we spoke to said the wood/kindling was available for us if we wanted to build a fire. We were surprised by an apple pie waiting for us in the kitchen. We would like the owners to define "fully stocked." Altho the listing said fully stocked, a few essentials were missing like a vegetable peeler, paper plates, cups. There were mixed messages on the paper work. Like "please don't eat our food", yet the fridge had condiments. We weren't sure what that meant. Were we allowed to use what was in the fridge? We have used vacation rentals and "fully stocked" included condiments/salad dressing etc in the fridge. Yes we appreciated the teas/hot chocolate packets, but some were expired. Please check your supplies periodically. We have had Owners who were very particular with their properties and we want to comply with every rule by the owners so we won't get charged extra fees. We enjoyed our stay very much,but the mixed messages were unnerving because of past experiences with other Vrbos. Thank you again for making your home available to us.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stellar

29 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Property was awesome, very peaceful. I will definitely will rent this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

16 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful family get together in Julian!

This house was perfect our family party. Beautiful mountain area, with wild deer and turkeys literally in the backyard! Nice back property for dogs to explore. Big, comfortable house with wood burning fireplace that everyone loved. Host was super easy to community with and even provided balloons, little party favors and a pie for my 60th! I would def stay here again. Oh, and neighbors sell fresh eggs across the street, I believe my family bought them out :)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

22 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful!

We absolutely loved our time there. Didn’t want to leave.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine R.

1 Dec 2023

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

Julian bungalow

Delightful place to stay with extended family! We wholeheartedly recommend it and hope to return. John was a very attentive and personable host.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clark S., San Juan capistrano, california

17 July 2023

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

Julian long weekend

Great

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn K., San Diego

1 July 2023

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

Absolutely Incredible

Can not say enough good things about this property. Gorgeous inside and out. Lots of room and seating inside and out. Beds comfy and warm. So thankful for our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

8 May 2023

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

Large cabin

The cabin was large to accomodate 8 of us. We were in the area for a wedding which was just a 1/2 mile away. Worked out good. Lots of wildlife around, turkeys, deer and variety of birds. Very peaceful setting. Worked out well for us.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus B.

18 Apr 2023

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

Felt like home away from home. Such an amazing experience

When we go there the house was clean it felt cozy and there was some laminated paper to explain the rules of the house the history of the house and the family also how to get around the house. It was easy to get a hold of the owner and get a reply in hours. The house was perfect for the family with board games the jacuzzi was a plus, there was extra blankets the beds were comfy as was the blankets. and overall the amazing peaceful experience we had as a family. This place was perfect and we would love to comeback and do it again. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to getaway. Thanks to John and his wife and kids for letting us use their home for our vacation.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

11 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful Cabin!

Second time staying here. Lovely location. Plenty of room for everyone to hang out, play games and watch TV. Dog run area is a big plus. Fishing close by at lake and easy walks around the neighborhood. Christmas treat for certain!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

23 Nov 2022

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

Family fun!

The property was above our expectations. Wildlife in such close proximity. Lots of photo opportunities. Our biggest compliment was no TV in the main room. It allowed us to enjoy converse and play board games. The large TV in the back room had plenty of seating for the teens to enjoy a movie and the football fans to watch Ohio State football.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

29 Sept 2022

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

Son’s Julian wedding weekend!

The house is in close proximity to the wedding venue (Pine Hills) and Julian. It is a beautiful and very roomy house, thank you for complimentary apple pie, it was delicious!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K., Southern California

14 Sept 2022

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

Awesome House for a Big Family/Friend group

Our son got married at Pine Hills Lodge in Julian on Sept. 8, 2022, and we needed a large home for out-of-town family and friends to stay in with us. John and Leslie's bungalow worked out very well for us. It is very close to the venue which made it super convenient. John was an extremely responsive host, even prior to our booking. The house was very clean, and very well appointed with just about everything we needed for the 13 people who stayed there. **Important note: although the house says it sleeps 14, 3 spots are on couches (not sofa beds), and 1 on a twin mattress that can be pulled out to use. We brought air mattresses and bedding to use, as we are all too old to sleep on couches lol. It was a minor inconvenience, but listing should be updated to make this clear, as bedding is not provided for these spots.** From all reports, the beds were comfortable (hubby and I were on an Aerobed). Bathrooms worked out fine; one has just a bathtub so showers must be shared with the other two. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make meals. The great room was fabulous and had plenty of room for our large group to sit around and visit, as well as eat together. There are books, games and even a record player. There is a large screen TV in the smaller family room that looked great; however we never had time to use it. The grounds were beautiful, and we were visited by some deer and turkeys before Hurricane/Tropical Storm Kay made her presence known. We never did use the jacuzzi due to the wind and rain. We very much appreciated being able to go in the back door rather than up all the front stairs during the stormy weather. The house worked out very well for our large group, and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

27 Dec 2021

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

Great location/Great hosr

The "Bungalow" was the perfect "destination Christmas" for our family, friends, and pets. John had the cabin decorated for Christmas, which made the stay even better. We saw deer, turkeys, and squirrels daily. It rained the whole time we were there but the cozy fireplace made being inside more bearable. Can't wait to go back when we can take full advantage of the outdoor beauty.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

William M.

1 Oct 2021

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

Relaxing in Pine Hills

We sincerely enjoyed this property for its beautiful setting and peacefulness. So quiet, except for the birds. So close to Julian and all the activities that provides. It is spacious and has everything we needed. We will return.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

7 Sept 2021

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

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great Family Experience

We had a great experience at this location, it was very serene and comfortable. Our family had a very enjoyable and restful stay. We highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Manhattan Beach

9 June 2021

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

Spectacular Home

Lovely home in the Pine Hills area of Julian. The home is clean and has everything you need. The decor and the vibe are super inviting. The bedrooms are perfect for a large group. Highly recommend this home. Thank you, John!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Kim M.

1 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Sadly, Not What We Expected

The home is spacious. However, there was food in the freezer so, we didn’t have any extra room for our frozen food (it would have been nice to know ahead of time). There was old coffee grounds in the coffee maker, the patio had not been cleaned off (leaves, spider webs). Then when we went to grill dinner and the bbq was not in the best shape. There was gunk in the grill that we had to clean off and then the grate fell into the coals so we had to rig it up to cook our steaks. If we had known this ahead of time we would not have brought anything to grill! We went to open our wine and there was no corkscrew so we had to drive to get one taking time out of our relaxing weekend. All said, we wouldn’t stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don S., mission viejo, ca, usa

22 Mar 2021

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

Cozy mountain stay

This is a wonderful home for a family to gather. Our girls loved playing outside on the swing set and looking for deers. There is a good size TV room to enjoy a movie together. The owners were thoughtful and we enjoyed their delicious banana bread that’s a family recipe. The home was clean and there is a library with lots of books! Great place for a family to relax!

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyne R.

24 Feb 2021

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

Amazing Getaway

Amazing house, great experience, definetly recommended for anyone who wants to getaway to have memories for a lifetime. John and Leslie are Super, always checkin- in and on top of any questions or concens. Thanks again

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason Y.

30 Dec 2020

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

Home full of warmth in the middle of the snow storm

We needed a break from the city and jumped at the chance when we saw snow on the forecast. John and Sarah were very helpful with the last minute booking, and all along the way. It was just two of us, but the house could have hosted a family. Many places to gather as well as spots to retreat on one’s own. Great home in the forest!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by John

We have 4 vacation rentals and cabins in Julian to Choose from. We love Julian and cannot get enough of beautiful surroundings. My wife Sarah and two children have made it our go to place!

Why they chose this property

Private with deer, turkey and lots of the big fluffy squirrels all over the property. The absolute best part of Julian. Level for walks and the trees are just gorgeous. Large home with large 2 acre lot and set back from the road. William Heise Park close by for more hiking options and picnics.

What makes this property unique

Large Home with plenty of deer and other animals. Private and quiet. No parties and great neighbors. The wrap around deck is amazing for the views and stargazing. The large fireplace and great room make for an outstanding stay.

Languages:

Spanish

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Entertainment Room

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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