el Castillo, a Spanish-inspired, pet-friendly getaway in SD mtns with pool+sauna | Other in Julian

10.0 (4 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Julian Other | el Castillo, a Spanish-inspired, pet-friendly getaway in SD mtns with pool+sauna

1 Bedroom Place in Julian

Come for the pie, stay for the tranquilo.
Lovingly remodeled castle-in-the-woods guesthouse/tiny home with Mexico-inspired designs and modern amenities. Enjoy the tree lined backyard with pool and sauna. Just 5 minutes from town. Enjoy the stars in this International Dark Sky Community.
Your stay will be at a quiet Spanish-inspired guesthouse/tiny home that looks like a castle (one of two units on property). Check-in as early as 12pm/noon. Pull up onto the flat parking area just below the Castillo and head up one of two brick staircases to the front door. Enter into the main living and kitchen areas with heated saltillo floors throughout (winter months). Cook like you're at home in the full kitchen stocked with all the essentials, an eat-in bar top, and continental breakfast items. Relax overlooking the pool in the cozy living room with a board game or modern amenities like Netflix. You'll find a king bed in the bedroom and a queen-sized pull out couch, both outfitted with comfortable memory foam mattresses. The space is well thought out and includes hangers + iron, a built-in desk area with books to peruse, and an acoustic guitar to fiddle with! Enjoy the separate spa-like shower room with a rainfall shower head and organic hair/body care products. The toilet room is small but equipped with everything you need; bonuses like lotion, air freshener, and a bidet give it a touch of luxury. el Castillo has a whole-home water filtration system and drinking water. Access the private pool/patio/sauna through the bedroom. Bath and pool towels provided. Watch occasional deer and wildlife roam the property. No rush leaving - check out as late as 3pm.
You may access your unit and the pool/patio/parking areas during your stay. Please stay within these areas for safety reasons. The second unit is the owner's private residence during the weekdays, when guests not present.
Internet is generally reliable but not guaranteed. Most cell providers work well in the area, but not necessarily the entire drive up here. There is potential for severe weather or fire events. Winter months - you MUST carry chains (amazon/walmart/autozone). Please note: rental car companies will tell you they do not allow chains. Please check local weather prior to travel. In the event of a power outage, the Castillo has an automatic backup battery - we will ask you to limit power usage should this occur during your stay. Julian is a dark sky community; we recommend arriving for the first time during daylight hours to acquaint yourself with the property and surroundings. Property is on a septic system - DO NOT FLUSH ANYTHING OTHER THAN TP PROVIDED. Please note that you are in the mountains - there are critters, animals, bugs, etc. here! Fireplace is currently not for guest use. Keep outside gates locked. And please drive safely!

el Castillo, a Spanish-inspired, pet-friendly getaway in SD mtns with pool+sauna is located in Julian. el Castillo, a Spanish-inspired, pet-friendly getaway in SD mtns with pool+sauna provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This Other features Parking, TV, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

el Castillo, a Spanish-inspired, pet-friendly getaway in SD mtns with pool+sauna has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Other because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Other, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Other has a friendly neighborhood, and the Julian has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Other in Julian, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Private Pool
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Bed sheets
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Fireplace
  • Private pool
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Dryer
  • Desk
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Composting
  • Recycling
Breakfast
  • Free breakfast available
  • Kitchen island
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Accessibility
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • This property does not have elevators
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Playground
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
General
  • English
  • Games
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
  • Music library
  • Beach towels
Guest Services
  • DVD player
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Children's toys
  • Children's games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate living room
  • Refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: internet access
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Outdoors
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Beach loungers
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Deck or patio

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 12:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 3:00 pm
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: not child-proof + potentially dangerous.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 2-0618302-22 safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

License number: 2-0618302-22

Reviews

Lisa S.
Aug 2, 2025 01:01:51 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Perfect little getaway home! The house is very cozy private and nicely decorated. Bed is comfortable, shower is very nice and the kitchen had everything we needed to make meals as well as a great grill. The pool was very refreshing and the sauna was great too. We have been to Julian many times and wow, this home has it all. Robes, slippers spa type shampoo, conditioner. body wash. Dog friendly was a must for us. We feel fortunate to have found this little hidden treasure and would love to return!
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