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San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat

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A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and deer antlers. - San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat (El Cajon)
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A log cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a gazebo. - San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat (El Cajon)
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A wooden cabin with a stone bridge over a stream, surrounded by trees and rocks. - San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat (El Cajon)
At San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat , you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat

  • Seeking an extraordinary escape for your family or group in San Diego? Welcome to the Pioneer Log Home, a unique 3,000 sq ft log cabin retreat overlooking a seasonal river and surrounded by mountains. With stunning exposed log beams throughout, this home offers the cosy charm and atmosphere of a Big Bear cabin getaway—right here in San Diego—blending rustic beauty with modern comfort.

    The home features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across three levels, providing ample space and privacy for families and groups.

    Bedroom 4 is a loft-style room located on the upper floor with an open layout and no door.

    Bedroom and Bathroom Arrangements:

    Main Floor (Entry Level)

    * Master bedroom with a King bed.
    * One full bathroom inside the master bedroom and an additional bathroom in the hallway.

    Upper Floor

    * An open loft bedroom (as shown in the photos and described in the listing). Please note that the loft does not have a door and features a triple bunk bed.
    * Two additional bedrooms, one with a Queen bed and one with a King bed, plus a children’s cot.
    * One shared bathroom serves the loft and both bedrooms on this floor.

    Lower Floor

    * One bedroom with a triple bunk bed and one King bed.


    Beautiful wraparound balconies surround the home, offering breathtaking mountain and nature views—perfect for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful settee

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About the area

El Cajon is home to this holiday home. Pine Creek Wilderness and El Capitan Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include P2K Range and Viejas Bowl. Travelling with kids? Consider The Water Conservation Garden and La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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El Cajon, CA

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a boat, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
    Lake Jennings
    14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Alpine Branch San Diego County Library
    10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Sycuan Casino
    12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church
    15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Viejas Casino
    15 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Denny's
    11 min drive
  • Retreat Pool & Cabanas
    6 min drive
  • Rank And File
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat located?

Set in El Cajon, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sycuan Casino, El Capitan Reservoir and Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course. Alpine Historical Society and Mike Hess Brewing are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

San Diego’s Luxury Mountain Cabin Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had a great trip . loved the area,rooms,outside . will definitely look to going back! add for cabin was right on!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setting was fantastic for a company gathering. It was very relaxing , like being in the middle of a forest. The kitchen was well set up to cook any type of meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Property was as advertised and well cleaned. Outdoor area is great and can accommodate a large group. Had a great stay. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin and great stay!

This cabin is gorgeous! The pictures don’t do it justice, truly. It was so comfy and the check-in process was super smooth. Would love to stay here again someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cabin

It was overall a nice cabin, nice stay, very peaceful, you will enjoy the sounds of the night if you are outside. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome weekend getaway

My friends and I from Arizona wanted to go to San Diego for the weekend and we saw this beautiful place. It was everything it advertised and more. Such an amazing place to stay at and pretty close to the beach. The owner was very responsive and she gave thorough information. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Stay

The log cabin was beautiful and very cozy. The detail of the craftsmanship was phenomenal. The creek and back yard was really peaceful and gorgeous, especially if you love the outdoors. The beds were very comfortable. Lots of space it made for a wonderful Easter weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutest log cabin

We stayed here for the weekend with a group of nine people to celebrate a 40th birthday and just enjoy great food and scenery. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. Easy to get to. Great communication with the house when I had questions. The cabin is very log cabin, mountains and bears, and I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of log heaven

We celebrated Thanksgiving with our daughters and grandchildren at this fantastic cabin. It is enchanting with very unique log design elements and an expansive outdoor living area. We enjoyed the fireplace, the hot tub, the outdoor play area, the outdoor propane fire pit and the gazebo with TV. Driveway is steep and there are no obvious running paths in the neighborhood, but, those are the only downsides.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin just far enough away from the City.

Booked this cabin for 4 co workers attending a trade show at the Convention Center in downtown San Diego. Morning Traffic made the trip closer to 40 minutes to downtown in the mornings but the drive was scenic and beautiful so no complaints. Cabin was top notch!! The property and the winding drive into the Valley had amazing views. Place was clean, host was very responsive and I would definitely recommend for all families. If I had to recommend any improvements it would only be for TVs to be in all bedrooms but that would not be a reason why I wouldn’t go back. Thanks again for allowing us to stay at your beautiful place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We used this cabin in San Diego for our family gathering, and it was absolutely perfect! The location was very convenient, with easy access to downtown, the beach, and all the sightseeing spots in San Diego. The house itself was extremely clean and had a stunning view—honestly, I’ve never stayed in such a beautiful place before! Mika, our host, responded to us super quickly, and the kids had a blast playing in the gorgeous yard. I’ve never seen such a lovely yard with that kind of view! It made our family gathering truly special. It was amazing! If you reserve it, you’ll have one of the most enjoyable and unique getaways ever! It was absolutely fantastic, truly one-of-a-kind, with a wooden decor style that was so tasteful and full of detail.Thank you Mika!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a quaint beautiful home my family was so relaxed and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home with a spectacular outdoor space. Would love to stay here again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The highlight of this stay was definitely the outdoor space. It is absolutely excellent—well-designed, spacious, and the perfect spot to relax and soak up the atmosphere. It is also a great family spot, with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. We spent most of our time out there! Highly recommend if you enjoy being outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was great and exactly as shown in the listing—the pictures and description were 100% accurate. Communication with the host was excellent; they were very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house design, clean and a great outdoor area for the kids to run around and the adults to relax. Outdoor tv great for bbq while watching games. Kitchen well equipped with cooking utensils. Anytime again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great Family Trip

We enjoyed the home and property. Lots of room to run around and enjoy being outside as well as lots of room inside to gather. The hot tub was a hit with the kids! The decorative lighting outside was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only experienced minor problems. The AC could not keep the house cool with 12 people staying in the house. The afternoon sun beating in the great big beautiful windows really heated it up.Some of the sinks do not drain well. Other than that I believe we had the perfect place for a small wedding. After placing our decorations the outdoors became an enchanting ,magical place. It was perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cute and cozy!

This house was the perfect place to stay. San Diego was only a short way away and it was a great place to relax after a day in the busy nearby cities. We got to enjoy the sound of frogs at night qnd even got to see a coyote lounging on the mountain right outside. 10/10 wp I ls reccomend this place!The only thing was, there is no sauna qhich the listing included, bit the hot tub and fire pit qere perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a magical place that I booked for Christmas. It is situated next to a small mountain, and has a seasonal stream. I was concerned that there was rain forecast, but Christmas day had blue skies. It rained Christmas Eve and the day after, which was great. The stream was wonderful to hear as there were small waterfalls. It was so peaceful! My family couldn't thank me enough for booking this home. Lots of great family memories made! Thank you Mika!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Famiglia Napoli

Property was impressive the house we felt like we are far from reality. We all had a good time the bonding we had is priceless. We would recommend it to our friends and family. The only minor discrepancy is the drainage of the sinks in all bathrooms and trash we dont have anyplace to put the trash, the trash bins were full. To Ms Mikah and Mr. Ramin thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

EL Cajon Cabin

We enjoyed our weekend stay. It was spacious, child friendly, and clean. There were many stairs. The outdoors were beautiful. The owners responded promptly when we asked questions. The check-in instructions were thoroughly and clear. The driveway is a bit narrow and steep when you first turn in, but we had a truck and a car, they both made it with ease. You will not be disappointed with the beauty, tranquility, and comfort of this beautiful place. My pictures won't upload to show the pure tranquility of this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was lovely, and we enjoyed your house very much. It was comfortable, spacious and spotless. I do have a couple of suggestions. 1. the guest toilet runs unless the handle is pulled up manually.- it needs adjusting.2. A shower stool and grab bars in the master bath would be handy in the event of a disabled guest staying in the house.3. When it becomes feasible, a stairway and ramp from the main level deck down to the outside decks would be nice as would a ramp at either the front or kitchen doors. .As you can tell, I am disabled and while I managed, these improvements would have made my stay even nicer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025