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Charming cottage..A 1 minute walk to Main Street. Shops, Restaurants and more..

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Julian is known for their world famous apple pies
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Julian, CA
  • Julian Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Julian Historical Society
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Julian Pioneer Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Borrego Springs, CA (BXS-Borrego Valley)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Charming cottage..A 1 minute walk to Main Street. Shops, Restaurants and more..

Enjoy the rich history of Old Julian in this Charming cottage built in 1904 by F.L. Blanc, Julian's first preacher. Enjoy the beautiful hardwood floors throughout, vaulted ceilings, original clawfoot tubs in both bathrooms and a modern kitchen. This charming cottage was lovingly restored to give you modern day luxury and the comfort of years gone by.

The primary suite is complete with a king size bed, lavishly adorned for the most comfortable slumber and flat screen tv.
The guest bedroom is complete with an original 1891 hand carved murphy bed that will entice your guests (Full Bed)

The large back deck overlooks the spacious fenced backyard and Mainstreet Downtown Julian's shops and dining, against the beautiful mountain background. Come and enjoy everything this historic town has to offer in our cottage that has been lovingly restored to give you modern day luxury and the comfort of years gone by.

****** I am a total pet lover... however do to allergies and for the comfort and protection of the next guest we ask that you do not bring pets. So please No pet requests, No exceptions.

As a booking guest you agree that If a pet is brought on site there will be an additional $500.00 clean and sterilization fee

This cottage is a historic property and is not set up for parties and for no more than 4 people at most.

The quiet neighborhood has a noise curfew firmly in place. Please, no outside noise or inside loud music or tv, before 8am and after 9pm.

Please be prepared with tire chains during high storm conditions, there not always needed but at times, it’s required.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

Property manager

steven mcintosh
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Release required between the ages of 0 to 12
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please abide by all curfew laws. No outside noise or loud inside music before 8 AM and after 10PM. No gatherings or parties on the premises
If a pet of any type is brought on the premises you will be charged a $1500.00 sterilization fee. NO EXCEPTION. Incoming guests may have allergies
Your children are welcome, Any child under 12 requires a release agreement to be acknowledge they have read, understand and agree (it will be sent)

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
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

About the area

Julian

Located in Julian, this cottage is in the city centre and in the mountains. Julian Town Hall and Julian Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include California Wolf Center and Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Julian, CA

What's nearby

  • Julian Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Julian Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Julian Pioneer Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • William Heise County Park - 12 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julian Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Julian Pie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Julian Station - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage..A 1 minute walk to Main Street. Shops, Restaurants and more.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage..A 1 minute walk to Main Street. Shops, Restaurants and more..?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage..A 1 minute walk to Main Street. Shops, Restaurants and more..?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage..A 1 minute walk to Main Street. Shops, Restaurants and more.. located?

This family-friendly Julian cottage is located in the mountains, just steps away from Julian Historical Society and Julian Town Hall. Julian Pioneer Museum and Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

James B.

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

Quaint cottage

Convenient to downtown. Clawfoot tubs may be problematic for seniors.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben S.

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

Historic property full of charm

We absolutely loved every part of our stay at the Julian cottage. The cottage has been lovingly restored and has every luxury needed without sacrificing its' historic charm. It is only one street away from downtown, so the location is conveniently within walking distance from all of the shops and restaurants. Not only would we recommend a stay at this cottage, we will be planning a return stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evonne C.

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

Always a pleasure

This is our third stay in this magical cottage. We had a wonderful time and Steven is an incredible host. We are already talking about our next visit. We definitely recommend this location for a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto O.

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

Julian Cottage

Check in process was easy, cottage was charming but with modern amenities. Location was great! Overall, it was a great week and I would definitely recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Wonderful stay and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tam

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

A lovely home with vintage charm

This home was a delight for me and my mother. We visited Julian for her 86th birthday. It is updated and comfortable yet the historic charm flowed through the home. The guest book gave plenty of ideas where to visit in this quaint little town. We enjoyed our stay so much we are already planning our return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Wonderful Cottage

I told the property owner that if our lives depended on it, we couldn’t think of one thing missing! Great place, Steve even had little snacks, drinks, kcups for the Keurig, creamer, toiletries…everything! Fabulous host, we will DEFINITELY be back. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Fantastic stay in Julian

In Julian for a wedding and what a great find this place was. A block from town, so an easy walk when our other friends had to drive in from where they were staying. Decorated immaculately and stocked with everything you could need. Waters in the fridge and snacks on the counter. Easy to use Keurig with pods included for the coffee lovers. Very nice outside sitting area in the back that we took advantage of. Don’t hesitate to book here for your next stay in this charming town!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita F.

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

A Quiet,Cozy Home wherein the character of its origin ( circa 1905) has been preserved.

All amenities/ offerings are thoughtfully presented throughout…. Goodies, “in-case-you-forget “supplements , reading material, area guides for, “what-to-do. “. Very clean and inviting. I enjoy the quietness for inspiration and renewal as well as a daily stroll thru town and some venturing to area attractions. Steve is an EXCELLENT Jost.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Beautiful property with easy walk to main street

We loved our stay at this property. Cottage had everything we could possibly need, including snacks and drinks in the refrigerator. Comfortable bed and beautiful back deck. It was a quick walk to all of the stores and restaurants in town...which we loved. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Lovely stay

Stayed 2 nights with our grandson. We enjoyed the short walk to town and felt very comfortable in the charming house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

connie n.

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

Coziness overload

Very cute cottage. Enjoyed the step back in time with antique furniture everywhere including the very cozy bathrooms. The only thing we did not like was the Murphy bed, cute but not very comfortable. But it was manageable. We enjoyed sitting outside on the deck at night and look at the beautiful starlit sky. Another great feature was the location with just a few steps from Main Street. We would definitely recommend staying at this location. The host Steve was very kind and pleasant. Rating at 10 out of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracie S.

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

It was great to come to a beautiful and clean cottage after our two hour hike at Stonewall Peak!

The place is perfect for no more than four people. Is cozy, clean and it has everything we needed to cook a great dinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff C.

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

Great location and base for exploring the region.

Great communication with property manager. Check-in and out easy as. Walk to everything in Julian!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage with amazing location and wonderful special touches

We stayed only one night but it was great. It's set up with all the old time charm, straight out of a storybook.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole a.

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

Cozy

My husband and I had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy F., San Diego, USA

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

What a gem!

We stayed for christmas and had a great time! We brought out kids (4 & 7) and they thought this place was awesome. We had everything we needed there for cooking, etc. Main Street Julian was only a short walk down the street too. I would absolutely recommend staying, we plan on coming again. It's worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

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

Cute and cozy

Very cute and comfortable little house . Perfect for exploring Julian . I love that Main street is just around the corner. Walking distance to many shops , restaurants and apple pie !!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry & Cindy B., Laguna hills, Ca

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

Perfect quiet getaway

The home is really more lovely than the pictures, just perfect. Absolutely no complaints, and immaculate. The owner has attended to every detail. Being able to walk everywhere in town was so pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rita F.

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

A Treasure in Town

My Granddaughter and I spent two lovely days in this charming , impeccably clean and beautifully furnished cottage. It is whimsical… the Hosts are very accommodating with special touches everywhere …. And great communication . A- Plus all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

J

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena M.

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

Charming period home with modern touches

My spouse and I enjoyed our stay in this historic cottage. It was comfortable and well appointed. Perfect location to walk to Julian's main street and respite from the heat of Anza Borrego. We will stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

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

Cute and cozy

We had a wonderful stay. The house is cute and cozy. The amenities are perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

60th Birthday

This place is amazing! Loved being within walking distance to the places we love visiting while in Julian! It pays tribute to its heritage while adding modern touches. The host did an awesome job of communicating with us. We will definitely stay here again if available on our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by steven mcintosh

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Why they chose this property

I have been coming to Julian for many years, so when this property came on the market, I knew it was everything I could have hoped for and jumped at the chance to own it..

The Historic Blanc Cottage was built in 1904, it was one of three rentals built near 3rd and "C" St. By F.L.Blanc, the first resident preacher of Julian. His minister's pay of $50 a quarter was inadequate to raise a growing family of 8. In order to "make ends meet" he used his carpenter skills on many buildings around Julian, ran a lumber mill on the north Cuyamaca Mts. and had a mercantile store on Main St.

What makes this property unique

There is so much about this property that makes it special and unique.
Only a 2 minute walk to Main street where you will find several restaurants, so many wonderful shops of all types and of course, the apple pie bakeries that Julian is famously known for.


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