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Gorgeous A-frame cabin overlooking Lake Cuyamaca w/ Cedar Hot Tub, gorgeous views and luxe amenities
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10200.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Julian, CA
- Lake Cuyamaca7 min drive
- California Wolf Center11 min drive
- Julian Town Hall16 min drive
- Borrego Springs, CA (BXS-Borrego Valley)81 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
4 Single Beds
Living room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining Area
About this property
Gorgeous A-frame cabin overlooking Lake Cuyamaca w/ Cedar Hot Tub, gorgeous views and luxe amenities
Welcome to the Dark Moon Chalet - luxury in Julian!
*Cedar hot tub with spa robes*
*Wrap around deck with mountain and sunset views*
*Family friendly and dog friendly*
*Located in an international Dark Sky Community - take out our telescope to star gaze on the deck!*
*Pool table in downstairs gameroom perfect for large groups and families*
Follow us at @ saltandskylodgingco :)
We are here for you - please let us know what you need or if there are any issues/questions no matter what time of day.
An adorable peaceful and quiet neighborhood tucked away and overlooking Lake Cuyamaca.
The entire property is yours:)
The Dark Moon Chalet is newly renovated A-Frame cabin with incredible views including the sunset and mountains! This gorgeous cabin is loaded with luxury amenities and upscale furnishings. Family friendly, dog friendly and perfect for a girls or boys trip or a relaxing getaway to the mountains.
If you drive 1 hour east of San Diego, there is a gorgeous lake called Lake Cuyamaca where you feel transported outside of Southern California. The cabin is tucked away in a quiet mountain neighborhood overlooking Lake Cuyamaca, only 15 minutes outside of Julian, famous for their apple pies and certified Dark Sky Community. Indulge in the cabins' luxury amenities like a cedar hot tub, rain shower, wood burning fireplace, wrap around deck, pool table and so much more! Quality and eco-friendly furnishings are very important to us.
BEDROOMS:
-1 King bed in master loft
-1 Queen bed on main floor bedroom
-4 twin beds (bunk beds) on main floor bedroom
-1 queen pull out sofa bed in basement / gameroom
BATHROOMS:
-1 full bathroom with rain shower attached to master loft
-1 full bathroom on main floor with tub / shower
-1/2 bath in the basement laundry room
LAYOUT:
-Driveway with 2 entrances, steep stairs or a gradual pathway to a small set of stairs
-Entrance at ground level to the game room / laundry room / half bathroom
-Set of stairs leads up to main level with living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, and wrap around deck
-Master suite loft is overlooking living room with full bathroom and a reading loft
Special amenities:
-Multi-unit mini split system for heating and cooling
-Cedar Hot Tub
-Pool Table w/ bar and gameroom
-Starlink Wifi (High Speed 100 Mbps) - works great for Zoom calls and WFH
-2 Smart TVs
-2 fireplaces (1 wood burning 1 pellet stove)
-Outdoor propane grill and outdoor heaters
-Master Loft with spa bathroom
-Wrap around deck with sunset, lake and mountain views
-Organic coffee beans and loose leaf tea
-Terra Kaffe espresso machine
-Fully stocked kitchen with eco friendly cookware
-Outdoor fire table
-Work from home setup
-Helix Luxe mattresses
-Luxury linens and towels
-Driveway with parking
-EV Charger (outlet only 220V, bring own charging cable)
-Solar power with battery for off grid
-Extra gas furnace to heat cabin in winter
-Record player with records
-Books, board games and puzzles
-Dog beds and bowls
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash all eco-friendly
-Pack n play and high chair provided x2
-Baby gate for stairs
-Telescope for star gazing
-2 large washer and dryers
What you are close to:
-4 min drive to Lake Cuyamaca
-4 min drive to The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca (and a convenience store)
-6 min drive to Los Vaqueros Trailhead
-8 min drive to Stonewall Peak Trailhead
-8 min drive to Cuyamaca Peak Trailhead
-10 min drive to Pacific Crest Trail - Sunrise Trailhead
-20 min drive to Volcan Mountain Trailhead
-15 min drive to Julian
-10 min drive to California Wolf Center
-28 min drive to William Heise County Park
-1 hour drive to San Diego
Guests must drive a car since the location is remote.
GUESTS WITH DOGS:
Two dogs maximum! If you bring a dog you are required to pay a $150 pet fee.
We love dogs and have two furry children of our own. We please ask you respect our home if you bring your dog. Don't allow your dog to chew on our furniture and please clean up after your dog before you leave. Dogs are not allowed to stay in the home unattended unless they are in a crate.
*Cedar hot tub with spa robes*
*Wrap around deck with mountain and sunset views*
*Family friendly and dog friendly*
*Located in an international Dark Sky Community - take out our telescope to star gaze on the deck!*
*Pool table in downstairs gameroom perfect for large groups and families*
Follow us at @ saltandskylodgingco :)
We are here for you - please let us know what you need or if there are any issues/questions no matter what time of day.
An adorable peaceful and quiet neighborhood tucked away and overlooking Lake Cuyamaca.
The entire property is yours:)
The Dark Moon Chalet is newly renovated A-Frame cabin with incredible views including the sunset and mountains! This gorgeous cabin is loaded with luxury amenities and upscale furnishings. Family friendly, dog friendly and perfect for a girls or boys trip or a relaxing getaway to the mountains.
If you drive 1 hour east of San Diego, there is a gorgeous lake called Lake Cuyamaca where you feel transported outside of Southern California. The cabin is tucked away in a quiet mountain neighborhood overlooking Lake Cuyamaca, only 15 minutes outside of Julian, famous for their apple pies and certified Dark Sky Community. Indulge in the cabins' luxury amenities like a cedar hot tub, rain shower, wood burning fireplace, wrap around deck, pool table and so much more! Quality and eco-friendly furnishings are very important to us.
BEDROOMS:
-1 King bed in master loft
-1 Queen bed on main floor bedroom
-4 twin beds (bunk beds) on main floor bedroom
-1 queen pull out sofa bed in basement / gameroom
BATHROOMS:
-1 full bathroom with rain shower attached to master loft
-1 full bathroom on main floor with tub / shower
-1/2 bath in the basement laundry room
LAYOUT:
-Driveway with 2 entrances, steep stairs or a gradual pathway to a small set of stairs
-Entrance at ground level to the game room / laundry room / half bathroom
-Set of stairs leads up to main level with living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, and wrap around deck
-Master suite loft is overlooking living room with full bathroom and a reading loft
Special amenities:
-Multi-unit mini split system for heating and cooling
-Cedar Hot Tub
-Pool Table w/ bar and gameroom
-Starlink Wifi (High Speed 100 Mbps) - works great for Zoom calls and WFH
-2 Smart TVs
-2 fireplaces (1 wood burning 1 pellet stove)
-Outdoor propane grill and outdoor heaters
-Master Loft with spa bathroom
-Wrap around deck with sunset, lake and mountain views
-Organic coffee beans and loose leaf tea
-Terra Kaffe espresso machine
-Fully stocked kitchen with eco friendly cookware
-Outdoor fire table
-Work from home setup
-Helix Luxe mattresses
-Luxury linens and towels
-Driveway with parking
-EV Charger (outlet only 220V, bring own charging cable)
-Solar power with battery for off grid
-Extra gas furnace to heat cabin in winter
-Record player with records
-Books, board games and puzzles
-Dog beds and bowls
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash all eco-friendly
-Pack n play and high chair provided x2
-Baby gate for stairs
-Telescope for star gazing
-2 large washer and dryers
What you are close to:
-4 min drive to Lake Cuyamaca
-4 min drive to The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca (and a convenience store)
-6 min drive to Los Vaqueros Trailhead
-8 min drive to Stonewall Peak Trailhead
-8 min drive to Cuyamaca Peak Trailhead
-10 min drive to Pacific Crest Trail - Sunrise Trailhead
-20 min drive to Volcan Mountain Trailhead
-15 min drive to Julian
-10 min drive to California Wolf Center
-28 min drive to William Heise County Park
-1 hour drive to San Diego
Guests must drive a car since the location is remote.
GUESTS WITH DOGS:
Two dogs maximum! If you bring a dog you are required to pay a $150 pet fee.
We love dogs and have two furry children of our own. We please ask you respect our home if you bring your dog. Don't allow your dog to chew on our furniture and please clean up after your dog before you leave. Dogs are not allowed to stay in the home unattended unless they are in a crate.
Property manager
Aubrey Carlson
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Julian
Located in Julian, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Julian Historical Society and Julian Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Menghini Winery and Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery.

Julian, CA
What's nearby
- Santa Ysabel Mission - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
- Lake Cuyamaca - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
- California Wolf Center - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
- Julian Town Hall - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
- William Heise County Park - 28 min drive - 24.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lake Cuyamaca - 7 min drive
- Julian Brewing Company - 17 min drive
- Julian Pie Company - 16 min drive
- Miner's Diner - 16 min drive
- Mom's Pie House - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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Reviews
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ellen M.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and lux stay
Ellen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Felicity B.
7 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cozy mountain cabin
Felicity B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mags P.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Mags P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Garrett W.
1 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Frame cabin
Garrett W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erich V.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Upscale Cozy
Erich V.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
James H.
13 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning mountain cabin
James H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
About the host
Hosted by Aubrey Carlson

Languages:
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