Oak Grove Family Cabin in Julian

Stay in the Only Place Completely Geared for Kids and Pets!

4 NIGHT MIN ON HOLIDAYS!!!

This includes Dec 22-Dec 26 and is at the weekend rate of $250 A night plus extra guests fee.  Please do not contact us for 2-night stays during this period as it is not available for that during those dates. 

If you require 5-star accommodations, rare designer furniture, and truffles or warm cookies on your bed please check out the newer listings in Julian that can better suit your needs. We will no longer give refunds for misreading our description or not reading your contract. We realize that young kids and larger dogs create more wear and tear and have designed a cabin for those families traveling with this specific need.

Our place is decorated with a mixture of antique and new furnishings but is not so pristine you have to worry every five seconds about damaging designer pieces. We certainly expect you to take good care of the place but we have two boys, so we get the fact that they need wide open spaces to play, lots of games and toys, and if they catapult over the couch playing ninja attack when you have your back turned we understand---I mean, you can't crate train them like the dogs. Just don't have the kids wipe their hands on our custom-made drapes or have your dogs use our good dining room chairs as chew toys : )

PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR BEFORE CALLING---PHONE PROVIDED IS ALSO OWNERS BUSINESS LINE----COMMUNICATION VIA EMAIL IS BEST

You cannot find a better place to stay in Julian if you are traveling with kids of any age. If you want to "come home" and relax without hearing "there is nothing to do here" then you need to book with us. A dedicated kids room stocked with toys, games, tv/vcr (tv not connected to Dish Network), video library of children's movies and shows, as well as a train table, farmers market stand with play food, and kid-size table and chair. They will never be bored at our place which gives parents the perfect down-time. A toddler slide is located near our wildlife watering trough and there are rope swings for extra play fun. For older kids there is a Playstation2 upon request with additional deposit. Two snow discs are provided for sledding fun and plenty of hills mean you never have to leave the property! You can also walk the trails from our property. FOR TODDLERS AND INFANTS: kid-friendly cups and plates to diaper pails, Graco PacNPlay crib, 2 toddler booster high chair attachments, infant items (bath seat, toys) bouncy seat, and more ON-SITE, mean extra space in your car.

Oak Grove Family Cabin has almost 2000 square feet of living space and is located on close to an acre of land in the exclusive area of Pine Hills 4 miles from the historic town of Julian in Northern San Diego. Nestled in majestic oaks, our house sits just off the main road in a secluded hillside with views to the mountains. City lights can be seen from the downstairs porch. A wrap-around deck includes a roomy balcony deck with tables and chairs which is a great place to watch sunsets through the trees. A bird feeding plank is installed on the balcony and a wide array of birds can be viewed from inside the living room. There is an additional deck off the kitchen with another table and chairs. At night you have full view of the stars. We have made the balcony safe by installing fencing overlapping the railings. The property perimeter is fenced so that kids and dogs are prevented from wondering off. There is even a dog kennel area. Obviously this is no substitution for supervision and we do have mountain lions and possibly a wolf so please don't let kids or dogs wander beyond fence line alone. Home to the wild turkeys and deer, our water trough gives you front row seating to morning and afternoon migrations from our balcony or living room.

Cedar ceilings and walls give our place a cozy cabin feel and the home has been decorated with new furnishings. We have two floor to ceiling fireplaces, one in the living room and one in the Master Suite downstairs. Both fireplaces are equipped with Heatilators which circulate the heat back into the room. Additional heating is provided by our central heating/air system.

ROOMS: The first floor bedroom & bathroom is the Master Bedroom Suite and perfect place for an additional couple or relatives. It boasts a huge corner wood-burning fireplace. Beds include a 2-twin daybed that can join together to make a King and a private bathroom. A small covered patio is located off this bedroom.

The second floor is the main living area (has its own entrance) containing a large living room with sofa-bed and loveseat, another corner fireplace, dining room for 12, and a full kitchen. A special closet holds dog essentials.

Upstairs bedrooms include another Master with a Cal King Bed, and sliding door that leads to the balcony. The kids' room has trundle that pulls out to another King. As mentioned earlier---plenty of toys to keep them occupied from ages 6 months and up. ...and make sure to visit our blog for kid-friendly places and attractions in Julian. Scroll to bottom for web site links.

Walk up the main road and view a panoramic vista of the mountains and ocean from Mexico to the Catalina Islands.

Just minutes away are daytime adventures for you and your family including a Gold Mine tour, fishing, horseback riding, wine tasting, and a stroll through downtown Julian for shopping and a slice of world-famous apple pie. You will find virtually everything you need for you and your family to enjoy a peaceful getaway in a private location.

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SMOKING allowed on wrap-around decks and balcony. NO SMOKING or CANDLE BURNING is allowed inside home. CANNOT ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN 8 TOTAL INCLUDING CHILDREN

*Forced heating and air conditioning
*Dish Network satellite TV
*Full kitchen including dishwasher, stove, oven, fridge.
Small appliances include microwave, coffee maker, toaster, OJ juicer, and all the utensils,
cookware, dinnerware, and glassware, and basic spices.
*2 wood-burning fireplaces and firewood
*2 car garage
*fully fenced in to keep dogs and children in and local wildlife out
*TV/VCR/DVD player in living room

NOTE: AMENITIES ARE NOT GUARANTEED AS THEFT AND DAMAGE OCCURS FROM GUEST TO GUEST

ON-SITE: View wild turkeys and deer from the living room or deck. Use our snow disks in Winter for sledding. Rope swings on property.

Take a walk up the trail, jog up Oak Grove Ave to the clearing at the top of the mountain
and see the ocean view through the mountain vista.

Keep the kids happy with our many games, toys, vidoes, and DVD's.

OFF-SITE: Just minutes from Julian, a wide array of activities and shopping await you.
Visit Dudley's famous bakery in Santa Ysabel and stop by the new casino/resort.
Go fishing in Cuyamaca Lake!

This house is more like 2 separate suites than one 3 bedroom house.  

The downstairs has its own fireplace, tv, bathroom, couch that becomes a King size bed, and Full bed. 

Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and the kitchen/living room area. 

House sleeps max of 6 adults including children 12 and over. 

One of two rooms upstairs is specifically designed for kids and as such has day bed not suited for the weight of adults desiring a comfy fluffy bed.

M-Th $225/night
F-Sun & Holidays $250/night

$1,400/week
$3,400/month

2-night min in Fall/Winter. 4-night min for holidays, weekend rates apply.
Rates are for 2 adults and their children.
Additional $10/night per guest for each person 12 and over apply- please inquire.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A RESORT--IT IS A HOUSE IN THE WOODS