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Tranquil Hilltop 3BR retreat that fits 6+

Tranquil Hilltop 3BR retreat that fits 6+

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The Gillespie House is a huge house (with 3 private rooms) dedicated to guests.
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Dining room
The living room couch gives plenty of room for all the guests to relax

Overview of Tranquil Hilltop 3BR retreat that fits 6+

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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El Cajon, CA
  • Popular LocationThe Magnolia5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSportsplex USA Santee7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Diego State University14 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Tranquil Hilltop 3BR retreat that fits 6+

LONG-TERM STAYS PREFERRED (45-day min). The 1700 sq. ft. house sits on a 1-acre property on top of a hill with panoramic views of local mountains and all of East San Diego County.

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PLEASE Inquire (click "Contact Owner"), rather than doing a Request to Book. Because we list on 5 different sites, our calendar is not always up to date.
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The patio and dining room overlook the flight path to Gillespie field, where you can see restored WWI and WWII aircraft constantly flying by.

The neighborhood and street are very quiet and extremely safe. At night you just hear the crickets outside and in the morning you have a serenade of bird calls.


Master bedroom w/bath:
This luxurious bedroom (with attached bathroom) is the largest room in a spacious 1200+ sq. ft. house that we call “The Gillespie House”.

The Lavender room has a brand new spring-coil king-sized bed, lavender bedding, nightstands, antique desk, chair, a closet, and two small cabinets to store your stuff. It has an alarm clock with USB jacks to charge your Smartphone.

The private bathroom is new, clean, fully stocked, has a Jacuzzi bathtub, and even the towels are lavender.

Bedroom 2:
The Turquoise Room is the farthest away of the 3 bedrooms for guests in the house. It has a brand new spring-coil king-sized bed, and an alarm clock with USB jacks to charge your Smartphone.

Bedroom 3:
The White Room is the smallest of the 3 bedrooms for guests in the house. It has a brand new spring-coil queen-sized bed, and an alarm clock with USB jacks to charge your Smartphone.
The kitchen is large and features a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, 4-burner stove, full-sized oven, toaster-oven, toaster, coffee maker, coffee bean grinder, cutlery, pans, pots, wine opener, can opener, salt/pepper, paper towels, etc. The island in the middle even has USB jacks to charge your phone. The full-sized refrigerator comes pre-stocked with bottled water and fresh Starbucks coffee beans.

We provide everything from cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, trash bags, dish-washing detergent etc.

Each bedroom and the living room has a 32-inch Apple TV where you can watch unlimited free movies and TV shows, on demand, from Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO, YouTube and Disney.

The rooms and the entire house have Wi-Fi. We recently bumped up the speed of the Internet to over 30Mbps!

For our business guests, we also offer wireless access to a laser printer and scanner.

Guest access

Guests have 1 parking space and plenty of street parking. There is a washer/dryer on the premises. Detergent and dryer sheets provided.

Interaction with guests

We are just next-door and almost always home. We are just a text message away if you need anything at all. We can help you with directions, tips on where to go, and other friendly advice. If your car dies and you are stranded, we ask you to call us first and we will aid (if we can).

The neighborhood

The neighborhood is a safe, quiet, predominantly single-family residential area. It is located in the city of El Cajon, which is in San Diego’s East County. This property is generally sunnier than the coast, but still has easy access to beaches, mountains & desert.

Getting around

Shopping: Less than 5 minutes away are the shopping malls and restaurants in Santee and fun places like the Santee drive-in and Parkway Bowl. Food options include Mexican as well as lots of different ethnic foods from Japanese to Lebanese.

Driving: Easy access to everywhere from I-8 or I-52, just down the hill.

Parking: You are allotted one parking space on the property but have plenty of street parking for a second car.

Transit: There is a bus stop within 10 minutes walk. Keep in mind that San Diego’s public transportation system is terrible. You are far better off renting a car at the local Enterprise car rental place for approx

It is just 30 minutes away from the beaches at La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Shores, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, and Mission Bay.

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PLEASE Inquire (click "Send a Message"), rather than doing a Request to Book (Booking). Because we list on 5 different sites, our calendar is not always up to date. We do our best, but because the demand is so high, we get inundated with reservation requests and then get penalized by for declining the ones that are not a good fit. Help us out and send an inquiry first! We promise to respond very quickly! Our typical response rate is 2-10 minutes.

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Property manager

Mike Solomon

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Will be fully child proof by Mar 31 2019

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking Garden in the backyard

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

El Cajon

This holiday home is located in El Cajon. Boomers El Cajon and Taylor Guitars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Parkway Plaza and Little Saigon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at SDCCU Stadium or Viejas Arena.
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El Cajon, CA

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 5 min drive
  • Sportsplex USA Santee - 7 min drive
  • San Diego State University - 14 min drive
  • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - 20 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Gillespie Field Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego-Old Town Transit Center - 21 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In - 4 min drive
  • Kelly's Pub - 3 min drive
  • Buckboard's Barbecue & Brew - 3 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Hilltop 3BR retreat that fits 6+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Hilltop 3BR retreat that fits 6+?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Hilltop 3BR retreat that fits 6+?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Hilltop 3BR retreat that fits 6+ located?

Situated in El Cajon, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Boomers El Cajon, Creation and Earth History Museum and Parkway Plaza. Warbirds West Air Museum and Art World Western Heritage Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S., Los Angeles, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiiden gem in sunny San Diego for cororate offsites!
This place is like a hidden gem in San Diego. Away from the craziness and traffic of downtown, yet I can be anywhere from La Jolla to Downtown, to the biotech distract in 20 to 30 min because 3 of the major freeways are 4 min away. Our team even got a chance to hit the beach for a sunset walk after a tough meeting. It was only 30 min away. I was blown away that both the water and air were in the 70's at the end of Oct, you do not see that at our HQ in San Francisco. The huge living room was perfect for company meetings and we didn't even use one of the 3 bedrooms. The speed of the Wi-Fi made doing business easy! We will be back for our next off-site in beautiful Sunny San Diego! Sandy Smith, COO
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Get away to the mountains but stay close to San Diego central
Stayed here with my extended family. 7 of us enjoyed an extended stay in this wonderful house. Huge living room, dining area, and patio that overlooks the local private airfield. BBQed and drank daquis into the night while watching the WWII restored airplanes doing a mini flight show for us. Mega comfy living room leather couch that opens up to an L-shaped queen-sized sleeper for 2-3 kids. Lots of bathrooms so we could all get ready comfortably. Beds were huge and very and comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed. Loved the back patio area. there is a huge trail system in the back and amazing hiking a 10 min walk away from the house. Quiet, relaxed neighborhood. So much outdoor toys and fun for the kids. Glad we found this great home (away from home). The West Family - NYC, NY
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christie H., san Diego

Get away to the mountains but stay close to San Diego central
Stayed here with my extended family. 7 of us enjoyed a long stay in this wonderful house. Huge living room, dining area, and patio that overlooks the local private airfield. BBQed and drank sangria into the night. Mega comfy living room leather couch that opens up to an L-shaped queen-sized sleeper for 2-3 kids. Lots of bathrooms so we could all get ready comfortably. Beds were huge and very and comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed. Loved the back patio area. there is a huge trail system in the back and amazing hiking a 10 min walk away from the house. Quiet, relaxed neighborhood. Glad we found this great home (away from home). The Hanna family - Los Carlos, CA
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Big little house-Out of the way-Easy access to San Diego beaches
Our group had a wonderful stay at what the call "Gillespie House". The name comes from Gillespie Field, a private little airport in the eastern suburbs of San Diego. We had a great time watching the restored WWII aircraft land on the runaway. it is just close enough to see them, but far enough not to hear them. The house was big (3 bed, 2 bath) and man what a kitchen. Perfect for our family and our friend's family. With a table for 8 in the liniing room and on the patio table, we were able to all fit. The kitchen was big enough for both families to cook and we loved the 4 burner BBQ. Best was that is was only a 30-min drive to the La Jolla Shores, and all the other beaches. We had a great stay. Jim's Group - New York City, NY
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Seattle

Up on a hill so it’s very secluded and offers tons of privacy and room
My friends and I stayed at the Gillespie House recently and were truly pleased. Not sure why it was named that way, we asked the host and were told about the airport nearby. It was fun to watch the old WWII planes landing. Anyway, it’s neat that they incorporated the name. There are 3 bedrooms, each named after a different color and it’s cool because the linens are all color-coordinated as well. Perfect for knowing what belongs where. The scenery outside is simply breathtaking and there is a grill outside on the patio. We cooked outside and because the kitchen has all the essentials we only had to worry about buying our food, not tons of spices, etc. The house is up on a hill so it’s very secluded and offers tons of privacy. There’s even dedicated parking for the unit on the driveway. Because of the hill, you get a 360 of San Diego. Hosts were gracious and amicable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mike Solomon

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We have traveled to over 33 countries and love meeting new people. While you have complete privacy in your condo, we are right next door if we can offer any help or hospitality!

Why they chose this property

Cozy, affordable, very safe, and private. Only a 30 min drive from most anywhere. Three years ago, we gutted the inside and rebuilt it, so everything is like new.

What makes this property unique

Privacy, backyard trails, peaceful, tranquil, easy access to anywhere since we are 4 min from both the 52 and 8 freeways. Wake up to the sounds of birds chirping and squirrels on your private porch overlooking all of East San Diego.
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