The Space

Take your getaway with family or friends to the next level with the ultimate vacation retreat: A 3,400 sf villa and separate 950 sf guest house on a hilltop with panoramic views, pool and hot tub, all surrounded by your own 5-acre avocado grove. Wow!

After a comprehensive 6-month 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.

As soon as you enter the private gate int our Hilltop Retreat you will feel like in a different world. Rustling leaves, expansive views and the privacy of your own retreat.

The 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, Hilltop Villa is perched atop the avocado grove mountain in an absolute climate sweet spot: Far enough away from the ocean to escape the annoying marine layer (a layer of fog and clouds that covers beach towns much of the year), but close enough to enjoy the ocean breeze.

The separate 1-bedroom Penthouse Cottage (guesthouse) offers stunning mountain views from the oversized balcony and every room.

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 the Hilltop Villa and guests can always reach me on my cell phone.

How many people does the Hilltop Villa and Penthouse Cottage (Guest house) accommodate?
All 5 bedrooms have super comfy memory foam mattresses. A sleeper couch (Penthouse Cottage) and three additional twin memory foam mattresses (to be placed anywhere) are available upon request. Up to 14 people can comfortably sleep in the Hilltop Villa and Penthouse Cottage.

Hilltop Villa Living room (upgraded in 2022):
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, and lounge chairs by the fire place.

Hilltop Villa Gourmet kitchen (completely remodeled and redesigned in 2022):
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 seemlessly 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
Three additional twin size memory foam mattresses are provided upon request to accommodate extra guests.

Hilltop Villa Master bathroom (completely remodeled and redesigned in 2022):
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 (completely remodeled and redesigned in 2022):
This bathroom features a large walk in rainfall shower, modern double sink cabinets and direct access to the sun room.

Hilltop Villa Bathroom # 3 (completely remodeled and redesigned in 2022):
This bathroom sports a designer shower and sink.

Hilltop Villa 'Tree house' sun room:
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 sun room:
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.

Penthouse Cottage (Guest house):
The Penthouse Cottage is a separate 2-story building about 100 feat away from the Hilltop Villa. This unique setup allows you to have friends and family nearby while still allowing as much privacy or alone time as you desire.

The Penthouse Cottage is spacious (950 sf) with high ceiling and incredible views. The kitchen and bathroom were completely redesigned and upgraded in 2022. The bedroom hosts a king bed. The living room features a hanging chair, sleeper couch, and twin memory foam mattress upon request.

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.

Swimming pool:
This over-sized pool is up to 9 feet deep and 'green energy heated' (the water flows through black panels on the roof, which increases the temperature by a few degrees). During the summer the water temperature moves into the 80s, during the winter the temperature moves into the high 60s or low 70s (as comparison, average San Diego summer ocean temperature is 67 degrees). Enjoy the magnificent views while swimming or lounging in the pool area.

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 and Macademia nuts).

Location & fun things to do:
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.

Climate:
The Hilltop Villa is far enough away from the ocean to escape the marine layer. The marine layer is a cloud cover that covers the coastal region and obscures or entirely blocks the sun for days and 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. Due to our location and elevation it cools down at night, which allows for a good night's rest. You can sleep with the windows open and listen to the soothing sounds of the night (including howling coyotes).

Guest Access

Guest have access to everything on the property.