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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 555 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Julian, CA

Julian Town Hall3 min drive
Julian Pioneer Museum4 min drive
Menghini Winery5 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)82 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

When we arrived, the cabin reminded us of the lake cabins our grandparents had and provided such great memories. It is f...

michael

Mar 3, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom One

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Fantastic Bathroom Clawfoot Tub

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

2 B/R Most Popular! "Time Traveler Retreat" (Pets Welcome)

Julian is open for hiking and takeout and much more. This is a very special cabin & not just a place to stay. We have labored to offer an experience, not just a place to sleep. This is a historical cabin built in the 1950's. It's complete w/ antiques & classic books. Even has a restomod antique phonograph that you can plug your phone into. Trails close by. Walking distance (1.5 mi) to Julian center. Very quiet and secluded w/ beautiful hammock. Full kitchen, claw foot tub, original outhouse w/ Turkey & Deer trails

You have chosen one of the nicest 2 bedroom 5 star rated cabins available in Julian. Built in the 40's and completely upgraded in 2016 this cabin is very secluded & quiet. Only 1.5 miles from Julian center so close but quiet. Trails are all around & it is very close to Volcan Mountain Preserve which is an amazing place to visit and hike. The ceramic wood stove gives it a most special ambiance. A wonderful deck with a new patio furniture are outside. Inside are many antiques and historical information about Julian. Washer and dryer in shed for you use if needed.
A high quality hammock is also in the shed for your enjoyment. It goes between the 2 trees to the left of the shed while facing it. High end EGG BBQ is quite the item these days!
The first room next to the bathroom has a beautiful and comfy queen size bed (new mattress)
The 2nd bedroom also has a new queen size bed and a large TV
There is a TV in each bedroom with Netflix, Amazon Prime and utube TV.
Wifi is free!
Please note there is a separate charge for wood (if needed).
You need to tell us if you want to pay to use our wood $15 or you can bring your own. Also included with the wood purchase are firestarters.
Pet fee is $35 extra for each pet. So you will have to use our link to pay for additional pets over one
There are no refunds given for this property after checkin
Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.
Pets are $35 extra and must be approved
$150 fee if you smoke anywhere on the property. High fire area.
There is a nest security outside that you can unplug outside the cabin
Extra persons brought after booking will by charged $25 each per night per person against deposit.
Covid cleaning protocols in place
We have a nest security system looking over the front. You are welcome to unplug if you like.

Property manager

john

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Welcome to Cristine's Cozy Cottage in the Woods!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties and no noise after 10 pm or must vacate

Pets

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

Pet fee $45

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$150 fee for smoking anywhere on property

Must leave cabin clean with dishes washed and all food put away to keep ants from coming in the cabin No parties and no noise after 10 PM

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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No parties and no noise after 10 pm or must vacate

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Julian

Located in Julian, this holiday home is in the mountains. Julian Historical Society and Julian Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Julian Town Hall and Santa Ysabel Mission. 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 Town Hall - 3 min drive
Julian Historical Society - 4 min drive
Julian Pioneer Museum - 4 min drive
Menghini Winery - 5 min drive
William Heise County Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Julian Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Julian Pie - ‬12 min drive
‪Julian Pie Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Julian Station - ‬8 min drive
‪Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 B/R Most Popular! "Time Traveler Retreat" (Pets Welcome) pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 2 B/R Most Popular! "Time Traveler Retreat" (Pets Welcome)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 B/R Most Popular! "Time Traveler Retreat" (Pets Welcome)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 B/R Most Popular! "Time Traveler Retreat" (Pets Welcome) located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Julian Town Hall, Julian Historical Society and Julian Pioneer Museum. Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve and Menghini Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

8 Apr 2024

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

Spring Break

Second time at this cabin. Creating memories with our grandson. Exceptional view. 2 sunny days, 1 windy and 1 snow day! What a treat! God willing will be back next spring or maybe wven summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

3 Mar 2024

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

When we arrived, the cabin reminded us of the lake cabins our grandparents had and provided such great memories. It is full, and I mean full, of items related to the past. That’s why it is named “The Time Traveler's” cabin. John, the host, was very responsive to any questions I had.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance A.

26 Feb 2024

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

Cozy Cabin!

Had a great time. Crazy checkin, great communication, clean and very true to listing. We’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Adna

27 Dec 2023

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

A special place full with vintage charm. Comfortable, cozy and clean. It’s super close to Julian downtown, Main Street. Communication with owners was super easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

14 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing stay in Julian

We loved the property and cabin. Already planning our next trip to Julian!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

19 July 2023

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

27 June 2023

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

Cozy cabin in the woods

Cute, cozy cabin in the woods in Julian. We (myself, husband, and teen daughter) went for a two night stay. Perfect for 3 people. Really enjoyed sitting out on the large deck, peaceful. My daughter enjoyed having her own room with a large TV and the hammock. Lots of antique knick knacks. Close to town but far enough away to enjoy nature.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

1 June 2023

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

Canin with Charm

Loved the cabin with all its 1950s charm. Great location too. A mile from main street Julian and not far from lake cuyamaca. John the owner had plenty of information on the cabin and what to do in julian and surrounding area. Would love to come back again soon. Luis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genises B.

29 Dec 2022

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

Amazing Place

This little cabin definitely takes you back in time! My husband completely fell in love with it and we really enjoyed our time! John was a great host & very kind. We will definitely be going back because it feels like home away from home. Thank you John & Family!😊

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin C.

19 Oct 2022

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

Lovely Julian Getaway

John’s cabin in the woods was adorable and just what I needed for a weekend getaway! The cabin was tucked away nicely and surrounded by trees so you could hear the birds. It actually rained on my first day but I didn’t mind at all because it was so cozy. When I wanted to get out the drive into Julian was a quick 5 minutes which was nice. I would definitely recommend to stay here and don’t forget to read and sign the guest book!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ann M.

5 Oct 2022

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

Couples Cozy Retreat

Lovely location near all in Julian. Definitely a cozy place for two

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

R J M.

20 Apr 2022

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

Relax, relax, relax

This cabin is extremely charming and inviting. The beds and bedding were both excellent. The deck and grounds are everything that I expected. John, the owner, was very friendly and prompt. The property is a 5min drive to Jullian's main street. All the furniture and amenities are great. However, the main seating area is a bit cramped and the couch/chair are not something you are going to look forward to hanging out in. These could be upgraded. 4.5/5 We had a wonderful time and will book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristine A., Whittier, California USA

20 Mar 2022

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

Relaxing stay

What a relaxing stay at this vintage cabin. It’s small but cozy. The beds are comfortable and warm. The best was having coffee on the patio deck in the morning! It’s a short drive to town and nice hiking spots. Great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

8 Mar 2022

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

Quiet, peaceful, cozy cabin.

I felt very safe and comfortable staying there by myself with my two dogs. Absolutely loved the large clawfoot tub! Surrounded by birds and wildlife, I loved my stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

William G.

30 Oct 2021

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

Lovely cabin in the woods!

My only regret is not being able to stay more than one night. The decor was so warm, inviting, and interesting and the beds were comfy. When we first pulled up into the driveway, we were underwhelmed but as soon as we stepped foot in the door we were taken back in time. We highly recommend and will be returning in the future!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

8 Apr 2021

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

Great Getaway

Just what we needed to renew our mind, body and soul. An amazing experience! Made wonderful memories with our grandson. Thank you. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

susana v.

11 Dec 2020

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

Quaint and clean cabin

Really enjoyed our stay, particularly in this pandemic season. The cabin was clean and well-organized and our host, John, really kept in touch with us. We liked it so much we will be returning in January!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V., San Diego

4 Dec 2020

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

Charming

We had a great time, loved the chickens next door and the trail nearby. The cabin is small, but has everything you need. The host were great and very helpful. Only note I’d make is, the mattresses are new, as noted- but, if your a sensitive sleeper, do know the box springs are pretty squeaky. Others seemed to be fine w it, as most says the beds were comfortable- just a note for those who are more picky 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Temecula CA

2 July 2020

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

Great quiet location

Peaceful, quiet, area 😊 Great communication with the owners 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jolene C.

23 Mar 2020

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

Beautiful

Great home! Owner is a fabulous communicator. Loved our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

9 Nov 2019

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

Back to Nature

The owners put a lot of thought and love into making this property a serene getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

20 July 2019

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

Charming cabin

This was our first booking of this type and we couldn't be happier. The cabin is secluded and very quiet. The decor is very rustic and neat to look at. Our favorite part was hanging out outside gazing up at the stars at night. Loved it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

25 June 2019

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

Family fun in Julian!!

We had a wonderful vacation in Julian. The cabin had everything we needed and was quite comfortable for our family of 4. We really were happy that we were able to bring our dogs with us as well.

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., San Juan Capistrano, CA

16 June 2019

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

Historic Julian

We had a terrific experience at the cottage in historic Julian.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

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10/10 Excellent

16 Mar 2019

A slice of heaven

Dear John and Sarah, A slice of heaven. What a wonderful weekend getaway. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Your cabin is warm, cozy, clean and really feels like home. Reminds me of my grandparent’s home. Remember, home is where the heart is 🥰 Best, Dana and Vince February 23, 2019

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019