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Escape to a serene oasis surrounded by a naturalistic water feature and lush foliage.
Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, ceiling fan, and a potted plant.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with a central island, stainless steel stove, and microwave, complemented by a wood-burning stove and large window with outdoor views.
Guests can enjoy a peaceful outdoor space surrounded by trees and shrubs, featuring a fenced enclosure and a covered area with a gate.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stove, stainless steel sink, and range hood.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Elfin Forest, CA
  • California State University San Marcos
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Aviara Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Escondido

In Escondido .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Escondido guesthouse, you'll find Double Peak Park and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Lake San Marcos Executive Course and California State University San Marcos are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • California State University San Marcos - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • La Costa Golf Courses - North and South - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Aviara Golf Club - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 25 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kotija Jr - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thai Thai San Marcos Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Amalfi Cucina Italiana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sanctuary - A Lost Abbey Tasting Room - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City

Tucked away on 3 acres of horse property in the city of Rancho Santa Fe / Elfin Forest, these lodgings are located in San Diego’s North County. The available space is a furnished, self-contained 1-bedroom Casita with a full kitchen and on-site laundry. Nearby is the Elfin Forest Preserve, known for its extensive horse & walking trails. In a 20-minute car ride, you can be at neighboring Legoland, Del Mar Racetrack, the beaches of Encinitas / Carlsbad, the San Diego Wild Animal Park, or on your way to downtown San Diego. The location affords the peace and quiet of country living, yet close enough to the various attractions in and around San Diego. These are the perfect accommodations for an extended vacation or short-term housing.

Property manager

William Stosic

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: pet limited to 2 dogs / no other pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Enjoy Peace Quite Country Living Attractions City Guesthouse
Enjoy Peace Quite Country Living Attractions City Elfin Forest
Enjoy Peace Quite Country Living Attractions City Guesthouse
Enjoy Peace Quite Country Living Attractions City Elfin Forest

Frequently asked questions

How close is Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City to the airport?

This guesthouse is 8.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City to the beach?

This guesthouse is 10.8 mi (17-min drive) from Moonlight State Beach and 11.9 mi (33-min drive) from Del Mar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City to downtown Escondido?

This guesthouse is 6 mi away from Escondido.

Enjoy Peace & Quite of Country Living Near the Attractions of the City Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elfin Forest Delight

It was such a comfortable cabin and the owners are really nice accommodating people. Close enough to town but fun to hang out at property. The grounds were fun to walk around on and perfect for our dog. The animals are adorable and friendly. We will be going back. It was right up our alley!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secure location, cozy guest house

Easy to access, 35 min from ocean but in rural setting. Great kitchen with gas stove and plenty of dishes. Clean space and responsive host
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The little guest house is spacious, with plenty of storage for clothing so you can unpack instead of living out of a suitcase. The kitchen has everything, including a Keurig. The bed and couch are very comfortable, and there is nearly instant hot water! Many windows give a lot of natural light, but foliage around the house provide privacy. There are horses, cats, dogs, a ram - very "country" - but 4 minutes down the road are Starbucks, a grocery store, etc. The hosts are wonderful - right there on site, and only a text away if you have any questions. It's a gem of a place. PS At night, you hear coyotes and owls - so special!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Casitas

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the casitas! It was a very comfortable space with fine attention to details. Beautiful woodwork in the kitchen, which was well stocked with everything we could possibly need. For coffee lovers, they had a kurig, coffee pot & French press with an electric kettle. Property grounds were beautiful and the property was very secure. Can’t wait to go back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elfin Forest retreat

Quiet, restful, secluded and beautiful. A lovely place.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noriko I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly wonderful

I was absolutely satisfied with the excellent environment and the property owner. I wished I could have stayed longer, but unfortunately, the place was already booked. I would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

weston v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful place

Awesome quiet property close to all the major city attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome casita

Willam and Holly are gracious hosts. Their casita was very comfortable and clean it has everything you could need. Perfect for 2 people. For our visit the location was perfect. Close to major shopping areas and entertainment. Loved their animals especially Snoop Dog❤️if we are ever in that area again we will definitely be staying there again. Nancy and Pete
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariann G., Mesa, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Our stay was great. Our cottage had everything you could possibly want, including one adorable beagle (snoop). It was exactly as pictured The place was very quiet and just across the street was a walking trail that ran for miles into the hills. Bill and Holly were perfect hosts. A pretty little town was just 2 miles away with everything you need. Carlsbad was a 20 min. drive where you can catch the train to San Diego.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Responsive hosts, nice property

We had a lovely stay. It's a but of a haul, but we wanted privacy, so that was expected. Owner's home is right next door, we had hoped there would be more distance as our dogs bark, and we did not want to disturb anyone. Very responsive hosts. Nice property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will M., Walnut, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property in country setting

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful Casita. Spent 5 days 4 nights and enjoyed every minute of our stay - Property is on a small ranch that houses a number of rescue animals (Dogs, Horses, Ram, Cats) - highly recommend reaching out the owners for a tour. Well worth the hour we spent - great way to meet the animals and see their dream coming to life. Beautiful unit - well decorated, full kitchen with sufficient supplies to eat in (we cooked most meals), comfy bed (Queen memory foam), great walk-in closet, window AC in living room for the summers (we had cold temps so we used the gas stove which worked very well). It get's very dark and quiet which made for some very comfortable evenings. Owners were there if we needed anything but otherwise left us alone. There may be some activity on the property as they are doing some remodeling but didn't impact us at all. Property is 10 minutes from San Elijo with restaurants and grocery stores. Elfen Park has some great hiking. Highly recommend this property and would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quiet

Really enjoyed my brief stay…the hosts were delightful and very helpful. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Cottage Bliss

Lovely cottage became our home away from home. The hosts were great and we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Well appointed kitchen, comfortable bed, huge walk-in closet. We would definately stay again.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Country Cottage

Peaceful and extremely quiet. I could spend months there. My dog had free run of a fully fenced acreage and friendly dogs to run with. The cottage had every high end appliance you might want, including a washer/dryer combo. I would have liked to stay longer, but was needed at home. The hosts are available for any questions.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised and very cozy

Spent 10 days here with my dog and my wife. We had a very pleasant experience with both William and Holly our hosts. Kitchen bath and bedroom all well stocked. If you enjoy dark skies and quiet, this is the place for you. Grocery store and a few restaurants very close by. Plenty of other restaurants nearby deliver via GrubHub. We will be back to enjoy this location again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Rancho Mirage,Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural Peacefulness

Property is located on a small ranch just outside more populated areas. Very quiet, owners live next door but rarely seen. Slight problem with the dishwasher was fixed immediately.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

We enjoyed a relaxing week at the Stosic stables. Everything we needed was there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA, Ridgecrest

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definetely nice to have your own little cottage with cooking and clothes washer. Beautiful remote location close to everything. Cottage is well kept and made well. Owners are friendly, and will engage with you if you have questions, but otherwise leave you alone to enjoy the place.

10/10 Excellent

PATRICE G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Sanctuary

This place is gorgeous! Plenty of light, able to open windows for fresh air. About 15 minutes from Carlsbad and Vista. Elfin Forest has a beautiful community to walk around. Explored the animals on the property. Loved hearing the water fountain and frogs at night. Fast communication. Will definitely come back again when I visit San Diego- about 45 min, so worth it!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Retreat in the Elfin Forest

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this property. It is a two acre gated estate that we were allowed to explore during our stay. It is very private and quiet. It is beautiful and comfortable. The owners are on site and very welcoming. We could not have asked for more in a short term rental property and will visit there again if we get the chance.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very peaceful and great property!

I read this to stay near San Diego for a funeral. this property really fit the bill ass. It allowed me some peace and quiet away from the bustle of the city. The guest house that you rent is very nicely furnished and has plenty of amenities. you can get some local food about 3 miles away. The owners respect my privacy, but were there if I needed them.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forest Hideaway

We enjoyed our stay with William at their place in Elfin Forest. William was accommodating with our later check in time which was appreciated. The guesthouse was very spacious and well stocked. It was easy to find, though it does takes a few winding roads to get there. Glad we could bring our dogs and had a safe place to park. We did find that the wifi didn’t work the greatest (though no issue getting full cell service) and the tv had recordings scheduled that would interrupt what we had on. The bed creaked a lot, but was very soft. Nice bathroom and again, truly enjoyed all the space inside.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elfin Casita Comfort

This property is ideally located if your goal is to enjoy SoCal while enjoying a truly quiet, comfortable, relaxing place to rest away from the hustle of city “busy”. March is a lovely month to visit - cool temps, spring blooms, and green beauty! Thanks to the homeowners for a great place to rest & recharge !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Elfin Forest

What a gorgeous property. My two dogs and I were so comfortable in the cottage. And just outside the gate were wonderful horse trails and reserves and town center to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert Y., Carlsbad, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

We are locals and found this to be perfect

We are between homes and live in the North County of San Diego. We really enjoyed our stay at this property. I had some doubts when we booked because 1) It seemed like it might be a little out of the way and 2) I am always a little leery when the owner also lives on the property. I was wrong on both accounts. My job takes me to many areas of North County as well as San Diego city itself. Despite being in a rural, ranch-like setting, access to all the major routes is minutes away and easy to get to. While the accommodations were only 15 feet away from the owner's home, we never felt his presence or sensed anything other than feeling like we were in our own private place in the country. As for the accommodations themselves, this was one of the largest, best equipped owner rented spots my wife and I have expediency. You won't be bumping into each other or moving out of the way to let your significant other get to the bathroom, or kitchen, or closet, or whatever. Oh yeah the closet. Did I mention it's a walk in? My wife was in heaven. Huge comfy sofa in the living room, full kitchen well equipped with no less than three types of coffee - makers, pantry, washer-dryer, full bath with jacuzzi tub, large TV in living room and large TV in a large bedroom and the peace and quiet of country living while only a couple miles away from getting to everything else North County offers (Legoland, Carlsbad, beautiful beaches). Definitely two BIG thumbs up for me.
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2022