A-Frame Julian House of Games Located 5 Minutes to Downtown Julian

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available

Explore the area

Julian, CA

Julian Town Hall
‪3 min drive‬
California Wolf Center
‪5 min drive‬
William Heise County Park
‪15 min drive‬
Borrego Springs, CA (BXS-Borrego Valley)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

Office 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

This is a 3-level traditional A-frame located 1.5 miles from Main St in Julian, complete with a gourmet kitchen and a wood burning stove to enjoy the relaxing charm of neighborhood trees and bird watching. You can bring your kids and pets to enjoy a back to nature experience. The property provides a plenty of room on 1/2 an acre which includes a spacious fenced upper backyard area for young children and pets to play. This A-frame cabin has been through a recent remodel complete with an iconic new green metal roof. It boasts a spacious master bedroom in the upper loft area overlooking the main living area with vaulted pine tongue and groove walls. The main level has an open floor plan which has a defined well stocked grourmet kitchen area, living room, dining and game table nooks with a wood burning stove as the centerpiece. For those who enjoy playing pool, ping pong, foosball, poker, craps, blackjack, board games, books, streaming movies, music or even singing Karaoke, there is something for everyone. The pool table with a ping pong topper is set up in the lower level game room with a portable BBQ propane grill just outside the French doors for guests to enjoy. There are many hiking trails nearby with Lake Cuyamaca just 7.5 miles south which boasts year-round trout fishing. For those who are inclined, there are local wineries, cideries and breweries to enjoy along with scrumptious local dining experiences. Local activities for kids of all ages include gold mine tours, petting zoos, apple, pear or daffodil picking, ax throwing, horseback riding & fishing🎣.

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Owner/Manager

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$10/pet/night

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please lower noise levels after 10 pm

Please turn off all lights, appliances, AC, heaters and return furniture in its original spot when leaving

Please recycle cans, bottles, plastic, separate them from the trash ≈place the recycling and trash in the trash cans in the metal shed

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Julian

Julian is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, while Julian Historical Society and Julian Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider California Wolf Center and Laguna Mountain Recreation Area.

Julian, CA

What's nearby

Julian Town Hall - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Julian Pioneer Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
California Wolf Center - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Lake Cuyamaca - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
William Heise County Park - 15 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Lake Cuyamaca - ‬10 min drive
‪Julian Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Julian Pie Company - ‬3 min drive
‪Julian Station - ‬8 min drive
‪Miner's Diner - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Frame Julian House of Games Located 5 Minutes to Downtown Julian pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A-Frame Julian House of Games Located 5 Minutes to Downtown Julian?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Frame Julian House of Games Located 5 Minutes to Downtown Julian?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A-Frame Julian House of Games Located 5 Minutes to Downtown Julian located?

This family-friendly Julian holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Julian Historical Society, Julian Town Hall and Julian Pioneer Museum. California Wolf Center and Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Terri N.

1 Feb 2025

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Pros: Nice neighborhood, large yard, nice owner. Cons: Clean enough, but not great. Photos make it look larger than it is (hard to get five people at dining table), master is in an open loft and gets hot when fireplace is used.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Juana V.

10 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

nice location/unfortunate event

Property was nice and clean. Host was very friendly but there was a broken fridge that prevented us from enjoying our stay as I had wished. Host had purchased another one and was trying to have it installed as we arrived to the house. Her handy man did not come thru for her. This made it unfortunate for my family time. We worked out of an ice chest which we brought with us. We ran out of toilet paper, there were balls missing from pool table, the karaoke machine did not have good batteries. My bedroom did not have sheets on bed (only a comforter over the mattress. We changed our plans and ended up going out into town, and did mostly outside activities during our weekend in Julian. We would have liked to spend more time enjoying the games at the Game House. Guest was friendly and tried but my family time was not what we planned.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

1 Dec 2024

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

A great cabin!

We had a wonderful time here! First, the beds were very comfortable and our entire party slept well each night. The kitchen was fully stocked and the living spaces were comfortable and good for game nights. We appreciated both the wall heater and the wood stove- very cozy for the cold weather! Also, the trees around the property were gorgeous- we were surrounded by fall colors. Check-in & check-out were simple and easy. The location is perfect- near to town but far away enough to be peaceful. Our teens enjoyed the games (fooz ball and pool) and our little dog enjoyed the fenced in yard. All in all, a perfect trip for our family!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santos T.

13 Nov 2024

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

Great stay

The place was great. The karaoke speaker was a great hit.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen E.

13 Sept 2024

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

Quaint small town in Julian CA

We had a wonderful time in the charming small town, where there was plenty to explore. Our visit to Main Street was delightful, filled with unique gift shops and historical buildings. While the town offered a peaceful atmosphere, we especially cherished our time in the cabin with family. At the Julian cabin, we made the most of our stay with various games, enjoying the pool table and poker table. Although the karaoke machine wasn’t charging—an unfortunate setback—it didn’t dampen our spirits since we had a streaming service to watch movies together. Unfortunately, we experienced a mishap when one of our guests fractured his toe, which prevented us from visiting Lake Cuyamaca as we typically do. Despite this, it was still a lovely trip overall, and our host was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

4 Aug 2024

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

Quiet, Fun, and Comfortable

We found this a great place to stay while exploring Julian, a local gold mine, and taking our grandsons to Sea World in San Diego. The grandsons had a great time playing pool for the first time and there was a lot of other things for them to do. It was in a great area and was very quiet. Everyone enjoyed their stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandra M.

11 July 2024

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

Terrible stay

We had problems with air conditioners leaking water all over the floors. Mouse/rat infestation…we have pictures of feces in the house…but the odor was awful…had to close the door to a room and bought febreze spray to try to not have house smell so terrible. Bunk beds infested with fleas…so much laundry to do when at home as well as washing dogs and people. Horrible and no response from owner to date. Other people had good stays but we did not. First horrible no host response. Do not stay here…unless you want fleas.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Eileen K.

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location for Julian

There were issues with cleanliness, but we had a lot of contact with Linda, the host and I believe she is on top of correcting that. The place is part modern, part rustic and a work in progress. Linda has more plans to modernize it, but understandably it is not easy to do it all at once. Linda is very helpful and wants her place to be a great place to stay. The kitchen is updated and very nice. The living room is a bit small for any more than 4 - 5 adults. Lots of games and stuff to do (we didn't use any of it, but for those with kids would be ideal.). Julian is nearby but it is a drive, not a walk. Julian is a beautiful area but if you don't like crowds don't go on the weekends.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager

Remodeling, furnishing, decorating and stocking this A-Frame cabin is a labor of love.

Why they chose this property

This is an established neighborhood that is quiet, peaceful and safe. It becomes a magical winter wonderland when it snows and renews in the spring with daffodils brightening up the yard. One can star gaze on the balcony in midst of Julian's famous dark sky community year-round. Fall colors dress up the beautiful mature oak trees on the property in the fall.

What makes this property unique

This is an iconic A-Frame with a fire-resistant green metal roof makes it stand out in the neighborhood. There are always improvements to the property to be made for guests to enjoy, relax and to entertain in.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

Office 1

Office 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property