★ Modern Hilltop Villa on 5-acre gated estate
★ Separate modern, chic casita (Grove View Suite)
★ Paradise pool oasis with sweeping views, Baja shelf (& optional heating)
★ Private pickleball court nestled hillside in our avocado grove
★ Surrounded by lush avocado grove
★ Within walking distance of Monserate Winery
ABOUT THE PROPERTY:
Hilltop Villa: A grand, luxurious, modern, 4-bedroom Villa with a 1,000 sf panoramic view living room and pool oasis backyard that serves as gathering spot for everyone.
Grove View Suite, a modern, 550-sf suite. This setup is perfect for groups wanting to spend time together while enjoying the privacy of their own sleeping quarters.
The property is fully fenced, gated and surrounded by some 500 avocado trees.
ABOUT THE OWNERS: My wife and I (Simon and Jodi) are not a vacation rental company or vacation rental managers. We own, love, and maintain this very special property and avocado farm. We want you to enjoy your special moments at our Hilltop Retreat and guests can always reach me on my cell phone. Although this is a new listing (since we just added the Grove View Suite), we have been renting the Hilltop Villa since 2022 and have exclusively received 5-star reviews (over 100 of them).
WHAT TO EXPECT: After a comprehensive remodel, the Hilltop Villa has been WOW-ing guests. “Oh my gosh,” or “no way” are usually the first words as guests step from the front door into the massive, all window, panoramic view, high ceiling living room. A common refrain in guest reviews echos what guest Marie wrote: “This villa was absolutely amazing! It is even better in person than in pictures!!”
WHAT ABOUT PETS? We usually allow pets for an extra fee of $25-$100 per night. For concerned pet owners, our property is fully fenced.
GUEST COUNT: The Hilltop Villa has 4 bedrooms with a king bed each. The Casita or Grove View Suite has 2 queen beds. In addition we can provide extra mattresses/beds and have a number of comfortable sofa/couches. The Villa + Casita (Grove View Suite) can sleep 10-14 people. We charge a flat base price for up to 10 guests. There is an extra nightly guest fee of $50 per person after 10 guests to help cover the added cost of bedding, laundry, and resources for larger groups. Please be sure to indicate the accurate number of guests when making your reservation. Changes can always be made and adjusted prior to your arrival.
HILLTOP VILLA LIVINGROOM: The living room is the center of the Hilltop Villa. Well over 1,000 sf, high ceilings, and expansive panoramic views turn every gathering into a memorable experience. The living room connects to the gourmet kitchen, billiard nook, two sun rooms and an outside entertainment area with even better views. In the living room itself, you will find a formal dining table for eight, comfy couches, lounge chairs by the fire place, and bar stools facing the kitchen.
HILLTOP VILLA GOURMET KITCHEN: The kitchen was designed to accommodate your favorite gathering of friends and family. The comfy bar stools around the center island and granite counter top flow seamlessly into the living room and easily seat eight guests.
HILLTOP VILLA MASTER BEDROOM: The huge master bedroom comes with a king bed, ceiling fan, TV, huge master closet, and direct access to the 'tree house' sun room and outside relaxation/entertainment area. As soon as you step foot into the sun room, you'll feel like you are in a tree house. The master bed room connects directly to the master bathroom, which feels like your own personal spa.
HILLTOP VILLA BEDROOMS #2, #3, #4. All 4 bedrooms are fully furnished and equipped with king beds, high-end mattresses (see picture description if you want to know which type and brand of mattress is in each bedroom), ceiling fans, and TVs.
ADDITIONAL MATTRESSES: Two additional twin size memory foam mattresses are provided upon request to accommodate extra guests.
HILLTOP VILLA MASTER BATHROOM: The master bathroom features a walk in shower with double rainfall shower heads, bath tub, changing lights, electric fire place and big walk-in closet. You won't want to leave your own personal spa.
HILLTOP VILLA BATHROOM #2: This bathroom features a large walk in rainfall shower, modern double sink cabinets and direct access to the sun room.
HILLTOP VILLA BATHROOM #3: This bathroom sports a designer shower and sink.
HILLTOP VILLA “TREEHOUSE SUNROOM:” This sun room is connected to the master bedroom. As soon as you step into the sun room, you'll feel like you are in a tree house. Take a few more steps and you are on the artificial lawn with fresh avocados within reach (when in season).
HILLTOP VILLA ENTERTAINMENT SUNROOM: This sunroom can be accessed from the kitchen or living room. It is protected only by mosquito nets, which allows the gentle but consistent breeze to come in and brighten your day.
HILLTOP VILLA ENTERTAINMENT & RELAXATION AREA: This area is right outside the living room. It features outside seating for 10 (or more), artificial gras, fire pit, heater, over-sized umbrella and access to the hot tub.
CASITA or GROVE VIEW SUITE: The Grove View Suite is the ground floor of a separate 2-story house about 100 feat away from the Hilltop Villa. The Grove View Suite is 550 sf with a modern, light and bright feel and features a semi-separate sleeping area with 2 queen beds and stylish bathroom. The living room has a 10-ft window with panoramic grove view (and night time grove view spot light for ambiance). The Grove View Suite has its own private entrance and its own washer/dryer.
SWIMMING POOL: The pool shell is made of pebble tech to create an inviting light blue water color. Extra glass and abalone shells embedded in the pool surface create an extra sparkle. The shallow baja shelf is perfect for lounging in the water while the built in crescent shaped pool bench allows you to enjoy the views. From July - September the water temperature customarily exceeds 85 degrees, so the pool and pool bench become a favorite gathering spot. Pool heating - during the cooler months - is available for those who want to enjoy the pool at their favorite temperature (extra heating charge applies).
HOT TUB: The hot tub is always ready to be used. Unlike other places, you don't have to schedule your 'soak' and you don't have to pay extra to heat it. It's always hot and ready for you.
AVOCADO GROVE: The Hilltop Villa is surrounded by a lush 5-acre avocado grove. We sell the avocados commercially (harvest time is usually in June) to help pay for the water bill (the grove needs the equivalent of 5 inches of rain every month), but you are welcome to roam around the grove and pick avocados or citrus (we have white and pink grapefruit, tangelo and satsuma tangerines, kumquats, cara cara and navel oranges, pomegranates, cherimoyas, apples, passion fruit and macademia nuts).
LOCATION & FUN THINGS TO DO: Our Hilltop Retreat is the perfect location if you want to visit Los Angeles (Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, etc.) and San Diego (San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Wild Animal Park, Legoland, Old Town, Gaslamp, etc.) as we are located between San Diego and Los Angeles). Ocean & beaches and Camp Pendleton's main gate are only 18 miles away. The newly opened Monserate Winery is only a 10 minute walk away. Temecula wineries are only 14 miles away. The San Diego Wild Animal Park is 30 miles away.
LEGOLand is 32 miles away. The San Diego Zoo is 51 miles away. San Diego Airport, Downtown San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, Little Italy, San Diego Harbor) are 52 miles away. Nearby Wedding Venues: Monserate Winery Fallbrook Estate Grand Tradition Jeune Perche Estate Estrella Venue Los Willows Wedding Estate Tivoli Garden of Light Pala Mesa Resort Circle Oak Ranch Brookridge Manor
CLIMATE: The Hilltop Villa is far enough away from the ocean to escape the marine layer (layer of fog that covers the coastal region and obscures the sun for days/weeks at a time, even during summer). Temperatures at the Hilltop Villa are warmer than at the ocean, but we get a pleasant ocean breeze that makes even the hottest of days enjoyable.
HOUSE RULES (when you book our Villa we assume that you consent to our house rules):
- NO EVENTS WITHOUT APPROVAL
- NO PARKING ON STREET (ALL CARS HAVE TO BE ON PROPERTY, INSIDE THE GATE)
- NO SMOKING
- NO DRUGS OF ANY KIND
- NO GETTING DRUNK
- NO EVENTS, PHOTO-OR VIDEO SHOOTS UNLESS SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED IN WRITING BY OWNER
- NO LOUD NOISE (INCL. MUSIC) AFTER 10PM
- ONLY THE NUMBER OF BOOKED AND PAID FOR GUESTS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL GUESTS OR BRIEF VISITORS REQUIRE OWNER’S PERMISSION (AND POSSIBLY PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEE)
- NO PETS ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION
- NO CANDLES
- NO GLITTER OR GLITTER POWDER
- NO JUMPING ON BEDS
- NO TAPING, GLUEING, STAPLING, ETC. DECORATION OR OTHER 'STUFF' ON WALLS
- NO USING THE HOT TUB WITH SPRAY TAN. WE CHARGE $250 TO DRAIN/REFILL SOILED HOT TUB WATER
- IF YOU BREAK SOMETHING, PLEASE LET US KNOW RIGHT AWAY
- PLEASE PUT BACK ALL REMOTES TO WHERE THEY BELOW. WE CHARGE WE MISPLACED REMOTES
SHORT-NOTICE BOOKINGS: Our Villa is usually available for short-notice bookings, including same day or next day checkin.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT: The regular check-in time is 4pm, the regular check-out time is 11am. We make early checkin or late checkout available when possible.
