This property and the hosts were amazing! I wish I could give more than 5 stars. We arrived to fresh homemade cookies and fresh picked flowers. Everything about this place was amazing. We are already planning our next vacation here

Stop clicking. Make your reservation for this cottage now. My family of 4 had the most amazing stay. The cottage is 5 min from the highway and 20-60 min from every attraction. We went to Safari Park, Birch Aquarium, La Jolla Beach, several skate parks and community pools in Temecula, Escondido and Cal Oaks. Teresa is a lovely host. The cottage had everything we needed and more and was pristine. Our fondest wish is to return someday.

This cottage was simply beautiful. The owners were friendly and easy to work with. This has been the best-stocked VRBO I have ever stayed in. Many average pantry items were there and waiting for us. Things like one stick of butter so you didn't have to buy a whole box, fresh eggs, and homemade cookies. It was amazing.

From the outset of booking until we left Teresa has been fantastic- accommodating, helpful and friendly host. The cottage is twice as good as the photographs! The garden is breathtaking both in appeance and fragrance! So much space to sit and enjoy the garden. Swing chairs, Rockers and relaxing gazebo. Then the cottage, this is not a rental but a home. Comfortable, clean and so well equipped. We slept so soundly on the comfy beds. The kitchen has everything you could need. Teresa the wonderful host had baked scrumptious cookies. Then fruit from the garden. Plus a few provisions to get us started. The location is relaxing but not too far to enjoy the area and 35 minutes in to the heart of San Diego. Loads in the area to enjoy, plenty of good restaurants and craft breweries just 10 mins drive away. Teresa treated as friends and guests, attentive but not imposing. So very kind and generous. We would not hesitate to come back to the cottage. Highly recommended!

My husband and I rented this cottage while visiting family in the area. While it is at least a 10 minute drive to most restaurants and grocery stores it was worth it. The house had basics to get our stay started included freshly ground coffee and creamer if desired! Had great communication with Teresa and enjoyed all the nice special touches in the house.

This is a peaceful house set in a nice garden- the house is well appointed with a grill, patio furniture, rocking chairs and everything you need in a kitchen.

John and Teresa understood the situation during the COVID and gave us contactless experience. Everything was organized from Check-In to CheckOut and the process was smooth. This property is close to mountain and we enjoyed our stay there. We can reach to grocery store and beach in 15-20 minutes. If anyone is looking for a relaxing break or vacation, you should visit Old Cottage at the Valley Center.

This was a great place to reconnect with family after more than a year of Covid and 3000 miles of distance apart. We had a wonderful time. The property is beautiful, well maintained, secure and includes many amenities. The owners went out of their way to be sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed to have a fabulous time. The surroundings are beautiful, including the flowers and gardens on the property and the mountainous/desert area with its cactus and valley views. The cottage itself is welcoming and comfortable. The bedrooms were very comfortable as was the family room. We spent a lot of time around the dining table playing games and just reconnecting. The enclosed backyard, front yard and play area were a big hit with our grandson. The adults (and our grandson) loved the flowers; the roses and gardenias were especially gorgeous and fragrant in May. This was the first time we rented through Vrbo and were not at all disappointed. Would not hesitate to rent again... especially the Old Castle Cottage. Thank you for such a wonderful vacation.

We are a family of 4 - we had the best Thanksgiving ever here at the Old Castle Cottage! Located in such a desirable area, we were happily surprised with spacious grounds, a clean & lovely interior, and fresh cookies, persimmons, and avocados to boot! We all slept very comfortably & cooked a ton, plus we rode bikes, played golf, and learned how to surf from this warm oasis. We are so sad to leave, but we hope to be back soon!

This property was amazing, and I must add , every aspect of my visit was perfect. We wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle, and it was so quiet and secluded (beautiful and maintained as well). However, you aren't far from many of the beach towns, or San Diego. We also hit the mountains on a day trip to Julian to tour the gold mine shafts and try the apple pie. We cooked in as well, and everything we needed was stocked. Again, such a wonderful time at the Old Castle Cottage. Thank you Teresa for everything!!! Much Appreciated.