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Cute & Cozy! Julian Mt. cabin. Hiking, wineries, brewery. All season getaway.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Front Porch
Evening under the lights
Dinning room table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Julian, CA
  • Julian Town Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Julian Pioneer Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Borrego Springs, CA (BXS-Borrego Valley)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cute & Cozy! Julian Mt. cabin. Hiking, wineries, brewery. All season getaway.

YOUR STAY: This lovely family cabin is a perfect getaway for those who love nature. It is a beautiful spot, surrounded by trees. Only one mile from town, even less to a wonderful brewery and several great wineries. Enjoy your coffee or glass of delicious local wine from several seating areas. Both have the sound of water for your pleasure. There is a table and chairs and a waterfall pond. There are lights strung in the tree, making this a great place to BBQ on the gas grille, or just to enjoy the evening. There is a café table and the sound of a fountain with views of Vulcan Mountain. We often see birds, wild turkeys and deer on the property.

THE CABIN: Two bedroom, one bath with 1,200 square feet. Inside is a large living room with plenty of seating to enjoy a nice fire, watch Netflix, Prime or play some of the many board games on hand. The hand made coffee table has a built in checkers board. There is a dinning table for six and in the kitchen a table for four. The kitchen is fully stocked. There is a Keurig on the counter and a regular coffee maker in the cupboard. There is a four piece toaster and a small crock pot, as well as the normal pots and pans. We have a limited supply of coffee and tea for your enjoyment. The front bedroom has a King bed with comfy bedding and pillows. There are reading lights, phone charger and a ceiling fan for your convenience. The back bedroom includes a Queen and Double bed with the same comfy bedding. The bathroom has a combo tub/shower, basic toiletries included, and plush towels. The hall closet contains a variety of board and card games. Coloring books and crayons for the kids. There are even books if anyone wants to enjoy reading around the fire or outside under a tree.

WHAT TO DO: There are many wonderful restaurants, wineries, breweries and cideries around Julian. In the Info Book provided in the cabin, you will find lots of info and recommendations about them. There are some really cute coffee shops as well, and please don’t forget the famous apple pie as you are wandering around town enjoying the quaint stores filled with small town treasures. The hiking is amazing around Julian. Nearby, there are the Vulcan Mountain trailhead and Santa Ysabel East Preserve trailhead. A bit further are the hikes near Cuyamaca, including Stonewall Peak, and Laguna including Desert View Trail, and Big Laguna Trailhead. Julian is also a stop for some of the PCT hikers. Gold mining and gold mining tours are available. Julian is famous for their apples. Apple Days usually start in early fall where you can pick your own or buy from bins of all varieties. In early spring there are hills covered with daffodils and a bit later the lilacs fill the air with their beautiful fragrance. Julian is also certified as a Dark Skies Community and you will see plenty of stars in the night sky.

THE HISTORY: Our family has owned this cabin since 1939. Our Grandpa built it with lots of help from friends and family. It has been added on, redone and refurbished many times. It is filled with some of our family treasures for you to enjoy. We lovingly call it “Granny’s Cabin”, but you will find that it is filled with all the modern necessities.

Property manager

Tammy Downs
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are uneven steps to watch out for.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Mountain area disclosure. Critters are around the cabin. You will probably see at least one of the following: Rattle snake, rodents, skunks, bugs, etc
Please be respectful of the neighbors. Feel free to have a great time, just follow common sense noise and quiet time limits.
Only six guests are allowed on the premise except for temporary visitors.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Property Registration Number cosd-00733

About the area

Julian

Located in Julian, this cabin is in the mountains. Julian Town Hall and Julian Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Menghini Winery and Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery. California Wolf Center and Laguna Mountain Recreation Area are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Julian, CA

What's nearby

  • Julian Town Hall - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Julian Historical Society - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Julian Pioneer Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • William Heise County Park - 15 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julian Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Julian Station - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute & Cozy! Julian Mt. cabin. Hiking, wineries, brewery. All season getaway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cute & Cozy! Julian Mt. cabin. Hiking, wineries, brewery. All season getaway.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute & Cozy! Julian Mt. cabin. Hiking, wineries, brewery. All season getaway.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute & Cozy! Julian Mt. cabin. Hiking, wineries, brewery. All season getaway. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Julian Town Hall, Julian Historical Society and Julian Pioneer Museum. Eagle and High Peak Mines and Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liam H.

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

In town for ultramarathon

Very cozy cottage. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique I.

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

Comfortable and everything worked

A great and seamless/relaxing stay in one of our favorite places in Southern California.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Weekend Getaway

This cabin was great for a family trip. Host Tammy was very attentive. The property was clean and a lot more spacious than the pictures show. We enjoyed sitting outside under the lights. Very close to town and hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry J.

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

Cozy comfort

Nice and relaxing. Good spot for day trips and a venture into the town of Julian
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

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

The Cozy Getaway You Need!

Enjoyed this beautiful cabin for a few days with my best girl friends. We have a lovely time cooking meals together and watching Christmas movies. The cabin had everything we needed and the host, Tammy, was great. Conveniently located close to Main St., this was the best choice we could have made to make memories at. We look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

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

Friends Get-away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house just minutes from main street in Julian. Although the house is close to Julian, it is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood.The special vintage touches in decor along with modern comforts made us feel right at home. The Franklin cast iron stove was cozy and kept us warm. The mountain view, the trees, and quaint street were so lovely!The special family story of the early beginnings of the cabin to it's current state was heartwarming. Definitely created from family love!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice T.

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

Friend Reunion

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed being at Granny’s Cabin! Everything was clean and there were plenty of amenities. We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings of Julian,too! Perfect location! We would love to return sometime in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie L.

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

A nice get away ...

When we first walked into the cabin, we fell in love with it! It's very charming and homey. Tammy's binder has all the information we need and help us explore Julian. It also tells us that her grandfather built this cabin original and made our stay even more special because she shares all the memories from her family including a rotary phone that my wife and I had to use growing up :) Charlie
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mercedez g.

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

Family time

Loved it and the character the cottage displayed had everything we needed definitely want to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

My son's 11th birthday

Loved the cabin, perfect for a stay in our San Diego moutains. Very peaceful but still close enough to everything fun. The cabin was cozy, and I loved the decor and especially the beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khadeeja A.

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

Such a lovely home and gracious host

We loved our stay here. The home was so cute and welcoming. We came for a work retreat and the owner was so accomodating with check in and check out times. We definitely will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mael V.

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

Excellent family weekend getaway spot

My family and I throughly enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin. It has an awesome wood burning stove-fireplace! And a great location close to Main Street Julian and beautiful hikes nearby. Thank you for sharing your family home with us, Tammy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah g.

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

peaceful and quiet getaway

We are from San Diego and decided to get away for Thanksgiving. The cabin was clean, cozy and comfortable. We enjoyed walking the neighborhood and meeting all the dogs. Romanos is a great restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet Z.

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

So fun at Granny’s Cabin!

Four of us gals enjoyed our stay in the sweet cabin! Charming and comfortable. Tammy was the best host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Great location just outside Main Street.

Very clean and organized cabin with all the essentials you might need including a ton of games for kids. Great communication before and during stay. Heater and fire worked very well. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina K.

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

Absolutely Wonderful Weekend

We loved everything about Tammy's cabin! It was so cozy, beautifully decorated, and full of history. We really felt at home. The cabin is also perfectly located, in a quiet neighborhood just outside of the bustling main street in Julian. We were just minutes away from excellent hiking. We'd love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney S.

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

Julian getaway

The property was well maintained with many amenities. It had a well-stocked kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Peaceful and relaxing!!

Easy to get there, directions were to the T!! Love everything about the place it was exactly as described. The owner was very kind and communicated every step of way. Thanks for the beautiful stay it was very relaxing just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

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

Clean and cozy

Warm and inviting for my sisters and I who remember our grandfather's ranch and rustic home, but enjoyed the modern updates too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

16th Birthday Escape

My daughter wanted to go to a cabin for a weekend, unplug, read and recharge for her 16th birthday. It has been a crazy year for our family so I jumped on this idea! The two of us left San Diego for 48 hours and this cabin was perfect! It is so quaint, super clean and easy to navigate the hosts were amazing. We enjoyed the sounds of the water fountain while reading and had a fire while we watched a movie. This is a perfect escape for a girls or family getaway. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Comfy little cabin

We stayed a couple of nights and this cabin was perfect. Really close to downtown Julian, but in a quiet neighborhood. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. We lounged a bit at the cabin and also went out and about to do some hiking. And it was perfect for both. We didn't need to reach out to the host very often - they had a notebook near the door with a lot of information in it. But for the few questions we had, Tammy was always quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

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

Spring Hiking

Granny’s Cabin was the perfect choice for our trip. Clean, comfortable furniture and beds, great water pressure in bathroom, and thoughtful and plentiful amenities. The home has lots of updates while retaining a family nostalgia throughout the cabin! The location was perfect for hiking Cuyamaca Rancho SP, Anza-Borrego, Cleveland NF followed by rewarding ourselves at the local breweries and feasting on delicious local pie! We highly recommend Granny’s Cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel k.

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

Family Time

We really enjoyed our time together! Everything you need is provided. The cottage is 1 mile from down town Julian. The beds are really comfortable and plenty of towels and blankets. We visited the town and ate apple pies and drank hard apple ciders! The weather was great and l took lots of pictures of the beautiful blue jays!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Cute cabin

We had a relaxing quick getaway to this mountain cabin. The weather was cold and stormy and we loved staying in, playing games and enjoying the wood burning stove. Plenty of wood was provided. The cabin was charming with lots of family treasures throughout. It was fully stocked with supplies needed for our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessicaca G.

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

Mom's 85th

We had a great time is Tammy's beautiful home. It was a quiet weekend of relaxation. Enjoyed sitting outside by the fountain and eating in the kitchen with the beautiful views. Tammy is very sweet and easy to get a holds of. Thank you Tammy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Downs

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My name is Tammy and my husband is Jim. While we are new to the "owner" part of VRBO, we love travelling and love exploring from family rentals. I spent years working in retail while raising three kids. As my children got older and flew the nest I sought out a career as a Post Partum Doula. That turned into a Nanny gig and I absolutely love it. There is nothing I love more than gathering with family. Our extended family is quite large and we all have amazing memories at the cabin. Our family cabin was first build in 1939 by my Grandfather and other family members. We have always loved and cherished our time at what we always called "Gramps and Granny's Cabin" . My husband and I, along with many family and friends have been slowly re-building and re-modeling it over the years. The Cabin is now ready to be enjoyed by others.

Why they chose this property

There are so many things to love about Julian. The beautiful hikes, the surrounding mountains, all the flora and fauna. We love going on one of the many nearby hikes in the morning and then ending at one of the wineries or breweries. Our favorite spot being Vulcan Mountain Winery. We always meet wonderful people there and the wine is pretty delicious as well. Often times we BBQ at the cabin and sit under the trees with the twinkling lights.

What makes this property unique

A family cabin with lots of cozy spaces to enjoy the outdoors and inside.

Languages:

English

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