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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Escondido, CA
  • Cordiano Winery
    5 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    12 min drive
  • San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
    20 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    31 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 1 & shower

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private Ranch Estate - Fun & Relaxing at its best !

Welcome to the Highland Valley Ranch House!

We would be thrilled to host you. Our privately gated estate rests on 5 beautiful acres in the San Pasqual Valley Wine Country. Come share an experience of warmth, family and unforgettable ambiance & enjoy our many neighboring award winning boutique wineries. Great location set among the San Diegito River Park Trail & the Highland Valley Wine Trail; surrounded by the San Pasqual Valley Preserve. More than 65 miles of trails of every level & are open year-round for day use free of charge.

The home comes complete with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, two living room spaces and a kitchen/dining area. The home overlooks the beautiful pool and the grand backyard where you are more than welcome to host your wedding, birthday party, or family gatherings. Your guests can enjoy the pool, spa, cabana, luxury lounge chairs, tennis court, vineyard, horse shoe arena, outdoor bathroom and much more! Heating for the pool is added at $250 per day and/or spa heating at $100 per day. If you have any questions regarding your prospective stay please reach out to the property manager.

Centrally located, 10 minutes & just 4.5 short miles to Highway 15
Westfield North County Fair Shopping Mall - 5 miles
Rancho Bernardo Inn & Golf - 5miles
San Diego Safari Park - 5 miles
San Diego Airport - 30 minutes
Beaches - 30 minutes

Our beautiful and wonderful San Pasqual Valley is valued for it peace and serenity. We strictly enforce San Diego County’s 10:00 pm noise ordinance.

Property manager

Jackie Olson
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Extra guests &events must be approved in advance.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
NO SMOKING INSIDE THE HOUSE

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: 99
Note from host: Extra guests &events must be approved in advance.
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

Escondido

Located in Escondido, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Queen Califa's Magical Circle are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Carmel Mountain Plaza and Bates Nut Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Escondido, CA

What's nearby

  • Cordiano Winery - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 12 min drive
  • Rancho Bernardo Inn Course - 15 min drive
  • Bernardo Winery - 16 min drive
  • Maderas Golf Club - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 28 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Orfila Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bernardo Winery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Ranch Estate - Fun & Relaxing at its best ! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private Ranch Estate - Fun & Relaxing at its best ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Ranch Estate - Fun & Relaxing at its best ! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Ranch Estate - Fun & Relaxing at its best ! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Ranch Estate - Fun & Relaxing at its best ! located?

This family-friendly Escondido holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cordiano Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Oaks North Golf Club. Queen Califa's Magical Circle and The Vineyard at Escondido are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Friendly
Jackie is a wonderful host. Our trip started with a generous welcome basket. House was very clean and well stocked with towels and household essentials. Pool, hot tub, fire pit, and grounds are awesome. We spent time playing pickleball, frisbee golf, horse shoes, and bags. We were able to make some tasty meals using the outdoor grill and fire oven. We were invited to pick oranges from the property and make fresh orange juice each morning! We had a great time during our stay and highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Retreat
We had a great time!! The pool and grounds are beautiful! The location was perfect for exploring the beaches and zoo. Jackie was super helpful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Experience Ever
We hosted an engagement party for one of my close friends at this house and it was an amazing experience! All of the girls were in awe of how beautiful and spacious the property was. The host (Jackie) went above and beyond for us! We all felt so safe and comfortable. I can’t wait to book again with Jackie at this beautiful house.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual vacay
Perfect for the family. Lots of activities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Great place to get a quit get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Stay!
My husband and I just hosted our 30 person family wedding at Highland Valley Ranch and we cannot say enough about this property. It was exactly what we imagined and more! From Jackie, the homeowners, thoughtfulness and responsiveness, to the huge gorgeous pool to the orange orchards, tennis courts and lawn games. This property has something for everyone! We had ages 5 to 75 and every single person had fun the entire weekend. Plus you could not want for anything in the home - extremely well stocked with amenities. The photos hardly do this ranch justice. Truly we could not have asked for a more special wedding weekend. Thank you Jackie. We hope to be back for anniversaries and reunions!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation home.
It felt welcoming and at home at The Olson Ranch Home. Great views and a beautiful property. Our host Jackie was very nice and helpful. We will definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for our weekend getaway and birthday party
This is a beautiful home and property. The listing is accurate and the manager Jackie is the best host I've ever worked with. The home is clean, comfortable, well stocked and very accommodating. There was an abundance of high quality bath towels, the beds are comfortable and the kitchen has everything you'll need. The one issue during our stay was that the water pressure in the guest bath was so poor everyone shared one bathroom (master) to shower. The backyard is a true oasis. We enjoyed the pool, the yard games and tennis courts. Plenty of seating and shade are provided. We hosted a birthday party of ~50 people in April and it was very successful. Many guests asked for the listing information because it was such a great find. Thank you Jackie!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend
My husband and I wanted to do a nice wedding ceremony with just family and were able to book this property for the weekend. Jackie was so sweet and accommodating, and the property is absolutely gorgeous! The back yard was perfect for our ceremony and a happy hour. The home was so clean and comfortable. We would stay again for another family event. It was a perfect weekend a beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Great property with plenty of outdoor activities and awesome scenic views. Ample space for large groups and plenty of parking. Jackie and Alexis were super helpful the whole time and everyone in my party enjoyed the stay. I'd definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristelle Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for my family!
This home was so perfect for my blended family. The house was perfectly clean and comfortable and the backyard was the best part. We enjoyed just relaxing by the pool and walking along the fruit trees. I wish we had scheduled more time there. We definitely want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time around was even better
I hate to give such a great review cause I don't want this hidden gem to become too popular, but I have to give credit where it's due. Nothing but fun at the Olsen Ranch home. This was our 2nd vacation here and it was even better second time around. Can't wait to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin & Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Rental EVER!!!!!!
This is the best VRBO we have stayed in! Jackie and her daughter were super attentive and helpful with getting us settled in and answering our questions throughout our stay. The property is not only gorgeous, but huge! There is so much to do! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Thanksgiving
We had such a great time over Thanksgiving week. Jackie and her daughter Alexis were great hosts and made everything so easy. I texted several times to see if I was turning the spa on correctly and they were very quick to respond. This place is like staying at a resort but with out any other guests. We will definitely be back here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Oasis!
Jackie's property was simply stunning, the photos do not do it justice! Accommodations were comfortable and spacious for our group. Check in and out was simply & Jackie was a quick text away for anything we needed! 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family weekend
Jackie’s home was perfect for a celebratory weekend for our extended family of 10. It was super cozy, had more than everything we needed, and best of all there was something for everyone with all its amenities. Our family had a very special time. Jackie was incredibly generous and always replied almost immediately by text. We hope to be back again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property
This property is huge and has a incredible backyard. I would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate Property
The photos do not do this place justice. Our family had an amazing time and didn’t need to leave the property other than to grab some groceries. Jackie is super friendly and accommodating. Every spot of the place is clean, and they cut no corners: from the abundance/fluffy towels to the stocked kitchen to the Charmin toilet paper! We would love to rent this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Small Piece of Paradise
What a gem! This property felt like we were on our own private resort. Everything we forgot, Jackie had it available! We were greeted with a cute basket with smores ingredients and a bottle of wine. There are plenty of clean linens, pool towels, and a full kitchen with spices. The fruit trees on the property allowed us to have nice healthy snacks throughout the day. Some of the lamps had built in usb inputs to easily charge our devices. The big wow feature is the land. The pool was very clean and we loved the setup of the outdoor bathrooms. The tennis court/ basketball court had all of the equipment ready for fun. I am obsessed with this property and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

erin d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Property EVER!!!
Our stay was PERFECT. Jackie is hands down the best host that my group and I have ever dealt with at a rental property. She was accommodating, gave suggestions, helped with any deliveries we had and was always in communication. TOP NOTCH SERVICE. The abundance of towels and cleaning supplies was so appreciated for our large group of people, along with all the tools and necessary items (utensils, glasses, cutting boards, etc.) to cook for a large group in the kitchen as well. We also loved all of the toys that we could use outside on the courts or in the backyards — basketballs, rackets, bags set, frisbees, etc. The list goes on!!! This property is amazing — the pictures don't do it justice. We used every inch of it — from the basketball/tennis courts, the large lawn for games, the pool and the little picnic tables. It is incredible. The extra bathrooms outside are such a nice touch for people hanging by the pool and need to run in. WE LOVE THIS VRBO!!! AND JACKIE!!! 11/10 recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Mark F., CHULA VISTA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property
This property was absolutely amazing. The pictures did not do this property any justice. Jackie was very responsive and was helpful in every way. We were already planning a trip back before we left! Thank you for everything Jackie!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had an amazing weekend at this property! The house had everything we needed and our host, Jackie, was very kind, responsive, and accommodating. The backyard is truly MAGICAL especially at sunset - the pool was perfect and the citrus trees were beautiful. The beds were so comfortable and everything was perfectly clean. There is so much to enjoy on this property, we wish we could have stayed longer to take full advantage of the opportunities. We definitely want to return sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING STAY WITH EXCEPTIONAL HOSTS
What an INCREDIBLE place for an escape! This house felt like a resort that our family had all to ourselves - we enjoyed relaxing poolside, picking fruit/making fresh squeezed juice and playing on the tennis court, bocce court & horseshoe court! The Olsons thought of EVERYTHING! As if that was not enough, the hosts were incredibly accomodating with check-in/check-out and did everything to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible (food delivery, many food supplies taken care of, immediate responses to questions, etc. We have already requested to come back next month! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time visiting
This was our second time staying at this property and it was even better than the first time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Olson

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The Olson Family has owned the Highland Valley Ranch House for over 60 years! Passed down from one generation to the next, each family member has made their own stamp on this ranch. This ranch has been the backdrop for many local family and friends weddings, parties, reunions and family fun. We would love to share it with you! The home is currently unoccupied and is used primarily as a short term rental property. With the owners just two driveways down if you need anything at all!

Why they chose this property

Welcome to the Highland Valley Ranch House! We would be thrilled to host you. Our private gated estate rests on 5 beautiful acres in the San Pasqual Valley Wine Country. The home comes complete with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, two living room spaces and a kitchen/dining area. The home overlooks the grand backyard where you are more than welcome to host your wedding, birthday party, or family gatherings. Up to 200 guests can enjoy the pool, spa, cabana, luxury lounge chairs, tennis court, vineyard, horse shoe arena, outdoor bathroom and much more! A one time venue fee of $3500 is added to your reservation if you are to host an event with more than 25 attendees. We can provide round tables, linens and chairs for your event at an additional $25 per person. Heating for the pool is added at $250 per day and/or spa heating at $100 per day. If you have any questions regarding your prospective stay please reach out.

What makes this property unique

This property gives you the privacy of your own estate with easy access to all the local fun!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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