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Villa in La Jolla

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Modern Escape

Located in a peaceful residential area close to all La Jolla beaches, you’ll enjoy one of the city’s premier luxury properties. Modern Escape is a contemporary, four-bedroom villa, plus a dedicated office that offers a strong connection between the indoor and the charming Californian outdoor. The entrance through a glass door gives on a large, uncluttered living space fit for entertaining that opens up to a private backyard with a large pool, hot tub, fire pit and terrace. Multiple outdoor sitting areas, equipped with patio heaters and a BBQ will allow for plenty of open-air entertainment and a pleasant outdoor dining experience. The six lounge chairs overlooking the pool are perfect for sunbathing while enjoying a book, listening to your favorite music, or simply relaxing while your children have good time. The hammock located on the upper grass-terrace will be a prime spot for a soothing “siesta” during the hottest hours of the day or even at night for some stargazing in the backyard. This spacious 3,460 square feet newly built architectural residence truly offers a unique experience. It combines close proximity to everything you'd want to visit; the beaches, downtown, museums, numerous art galleries and artist studios, recreational facilities and great shopping, with the tranquility of a residential area. Five minutes away from La Jolla Shores, Windansea beach or Pacific Beach. This modern house is also just twenty minutes away from many easy day trips: Seaworld, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Legoland. Not to mention the infamous Torrey Pines Golf Course just ten minutes away. Modern Escape is ideally located to enjoy the ultimate Southern California living experience. Everyone who comes here loves it! Just look at the pictures and start dreaming! Your southern California family escape or retreat with friends will undoubtedly be charming and memorable. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM & BATHROOM • Bedroom 1 - Primary: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone steam shower & bathtub • Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, Twin size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower • Bedroom 3: Queen size bed, one twin bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo • Bedroom 4: Double bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower • Additional Bedding: Sleeper sofa FEATURES & AMENITIES • More under “What this place offers” below Extra Cost (advance notice may be required): • Activities and excursions • Daily pool heating fee • Additional housekeeping • More under “Add-on services” below

Mar 11 – 18

$2,141 per night

Villa in Escondido

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Rancho Sante Fe Private Resort

Experience a legendary Escondido getaway with this innovative property, which offers all the fun of a resort at a private home. A playground for adults and kids alike, the pirate ship pool, home theater, and tennis court are among the home’s features, plus great indoor comfort, spacious bedrooms, and eye-catching hilltop view. Excellent golf, wild trailheads and beach access are all close by. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM & BATHROOM • Bedroom 1- Primary: King size bed, Twin size day bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower & bathtub, Dual vanity, Television, Walk-in closet, Access to the terrace • Bedroom 2 - Primary: 2 Queen size beds, Queen size sofa bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower, Dual vanity, Walk-in closet, Television • Bedroom 3: Queen size bed, Twin size bed, Jack and Jill bathroom shared with bedroom 4, Rain shower/bathtub combo, Dual vanity, Access to children's media room • Bedroom 4: King size bed, Twin size bunk bed, Jack and Jill bathroom shared with bedroom 3, Rain shower/bathtub combo, Dual vanity, Walk-in closet, Access to children's media room • Bedroom 5: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Walk-in closet, Television Guest House: • Bedroom 6: Queen size bed, Access to shared hallway bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Air conditioning • Bedroom 7: King size bed, Access to shared hallway bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Air conditioning Additional Bedding: • Theater: Queen size sofa bed, Shared bathroom access • Guest house living room: Queen size sofa bed, Shared bathroom access FEATURES & AMENITIES • Home theater • Shuffleboard • More under “What this place offers” below OUTDOOR FEATURES • Terrace • Outdoor living area • Trampoline • Putting green • Tesla charging station

Dec 6 – 13

$3,606 per night

Home in Poway

Poway Luxury Estate

Please note this host requires a supplemental contract be signed and it will be sent via email within 24-72 hours after the booking. Fifteen fun-filled acres are yours to explore at this San Diego estate. There is entertainment for everyone, from basketball and volleyball courts to a putting green, shuffleboard, and a capacious swimming pool. Enjoy an al fresco meal on the expansive patio before taking a stroll through the fragrant fruit orchard. The beach, Balboa Park, and the downtown core are under 30 minutes away by car. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM & BATHROOM Main house • Bedroom 1 - Primary: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Television • Bedroom 2: King size bed, Shared access to hallway bathroom with Bedroom 3, Stand-alone shower, Television • Bedroom 3: King size bed, Shared access to hallway bathroom with Bedroom 2, Stand-alone shower, Television • Bedroom 4: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Television • Bedroom 5: 3 Twin over queen size bunk beds, Television Casita • Bedroom 6: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Kitchenette, Television OUTDOOR FEATURES • Pickleball court STAFF & SERVICES Extra Cost (advance notice may be required): • Babysitting service • Laundry service • Resort fee ($375 per stay)

Nov 12 – 19

$3,685 per night

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All about San Diego

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When Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo landed in what is now San Diego Bay in 1542 and claimed it for the Spanish, he took the first steps in establishing the birthplace of California – a city that today sprawls across more than 400 sq miles right by the border with Mexico. Laidback surfer vibes are mixed with a sense of history and there’s plenty to keep you busy, from hiking and watersports to theme parks and museums, plus fabulous Californian cuisine and the best Mexican tacos.

Beach buddies

Head to Coronado Island (there’s a bridge, or jump on a ferry and enjoy the ride) to enjoy a beach that is consistently voted among the top 10 in the USA. Coronado Central Beach is great for families, with tide pools for exploring at low tide and the Hotel del Coronado at its southern end – the hotel had a starring role in Marilyn Monroe’s 1958 film Some Like it Hot and serves up killer cocktails.

Get active

Do you like to keep active on vacation? If something a little more heart-pumping than basking on a sun lounger is what you’re after, then head for Torrey Pines State Reserve. There are 1,750 unspoiled acres to explore, so put on your backpack and hike trails that wind through breathtaking sandstone ravines and past colorful wildflowers. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous there’s also the Torrey Pines Gliderport, where you can take a 20-minute hand-glider flight – strapped to a qualified pilot, so you’re in good hands. Float down on the warm sea breezes, drinking in eyefuls of Pacific blue as you go.

Beautiful Balboa Park

No visit to San Diego would be complete without at least one day spent exploring Balboa Park. And we mean at least a whole day. This downtown public park covers 1,200 acres and packs in a whole lot of awesome. Entrance is free, and you could happily spend a day strolling past the Spanish-Renaissance architecture through the park’s gorgeous gardens, like the cactus garden, rose garden, and Japanese-style garden. But there’s so much more! Balboa has 17 major museums in its grounds, so art lovers can linger in the San Diego Museum of Art, the Museum of Photographic Arts and the Timken Museum of Art while those with a passion for science and nature might like to explore the Fleet Science Center and the San Diego Natural History Museum. If you’re looking for a family day out you won’t be short of options – the park has a carousel, a miniature railroad and the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre (alongside plenty of performing-arts venues for the grown-ups). It’s also the location of San Diego Zoo, one of the finest in the world and home to gorillas, Komodo dragons, tigers, flamingos, giant tortoises, elephants, and rare Giant Pandas.

You get the picture – there’s lots to do. Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, and consider buying one of the passes available that gets you entry to a set number of the fee-charging attractions.

Fabulous food

Hungry?  Then take yourself along to Barrio Logan, the center of San Diego’s Hispanic community and the place to find a Mexican feast. The best tacos are at Las Cuatro Milpas, where the line of eager customers often stretches around the block. On Wednesdays and Sundays, there’s also the San Diego Public Market, with farmers’ stalls selling California’s bounty – load up on fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, locally caught seafood, pastries and pasta for a slap-up supper back at the ranch.

Enjoy our San Diego luxury homes

Whether you’re looking for picture-postcard properties in Coronado, the elegance of La Jolla or getting away from it all in Encinitas, we have the vacation home to make your stay in San Diego special. Choose a traditional ranch-style villa or something with modern, clean lines, either right by the deep-blue Pacific or up in the rolling California hills.

Stay in Rancho Santa Fe

If you want a place to take the whole family, then our rentals in Rancho Santa Fe could be just the ticket. A 30-minute drive from downtown San Diego finds you surrounded by nature yet within reach of all that the city has to offer. We have villas large enough to accommodate 10 people, with pool tables and air hockey for those inter-generational tournaments, and of course swimming pools, plus hot tubs and firepits for warming up when the evenings draw in. Golfers will appreciate the close proximity of The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe golf course, and the kids are sure to persuade you that nearby Legoland is a must-see.

Homes in La Jolla

Just one visit to La Jolla is enough to see why it’s named ‘the jewel’ of San Diego, so be warned – you might find it hard to leave our La Jolla vacation rentals once you’ve unpacked your bags. We have villas ranging from 2 bedrooms right up to 7, with your choice of beachside terraces or sweeping views from high up in the hills. Some of our properties have saunas and media rooms, and hot tubs and pools are of course plentiful in the Californian sun, so don’t forget to pack your swimsuit!

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