Night or weekend getaways in the Cuyamaca Mountains!
The Descanso Rock Cabin
Bob and Joanne Elkins, proprietors
25133 Oak Lane, Descanso, CA 91916
For Reservations please call (619) 659-0711 (9am - 9pm)
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General Information
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This historical rock cabin is nestled among large oak trees and boulders along Descanso Creek. The town of Descanso is located in beautiful Cuyamaca State Park outside San Diego. Come enjoy this fully furnished cabin, easy access to miles of hiking, biking and horse trails, and many other nearby activities. |
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The cabin is fully furnished with a private bath, a complete kitchen, including microwave and coffeemaker, and a private bedroom, with a full size bed. The living room has a fireplace, TV, VCR, and CD player. Also included is an assortment of books, games, videos and music for your enjoyment. Additionally, there is a queen size hide-a-bed in the living room area. Outside the cabin is a jacuzzi, gas BBQ and corrals for boarding your own horses. Towels and bedding is provided. |
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Things To Do
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There are many things to do and places to see in the nearby areas: Cuyamaca State Park (5 minutes, Hwy 79)- Campgrounds, hiking, biking & horse trails, fishing at Lake Cuyamaca, museum and visitor center. Julian (30 minutes, Hwy 79) - A quiet mountain town founded during the 1870s gold rush has shopping, restaurants, and their famous apple pies! Viejas Casino and Outlet Center (15 minutes, Interstate 8) - Gambling, race book, restaurants, live music and over 50 outlet shops. Descanso also has a general store, shops, restaurants, churches, library, and Friday night movies, pancake breakfasts (every 2nd Sunday of the month) and other events at the Town Hall. |
Reservations/ Rates
Please call (619) 659-0711
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Rate: $125 per night, 2 or more nights(double occupancy). $155 for one night. Check in after 3pm; check out 11am. $10 extra per person per night (over age 2). Extend your stay for $40. Special Weekend Package: $300 - 3 days/ 2 nights - arrive anytime Friday and leave anytime Sunday! Horse corral use: $10 per horse, and $2 per day. Rates subject to change. |
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This rock cabin was built in 1934 and started as a 220 square foot, one room retreat with a sleeping loft. In the 1940's two more rooms were added plus a porch. Soon after, the privy was moved indoors and a larger kitchen was constructed. The cabin was originally built by the McCoy brothers who first came to the San Diego backcountry during the famed Julian Gold Rush. The cabin was constructed in the craftsman style and faced with local rock. If you look closely you can find some garnets embedded in the stone.There are many matatas carved into the rocks by the original inhabitants of this area. There is even a petroglyph carved into the front step of the cabin, believed to have been drawn by its builder. This area is filled with history and charm. Please help to preserve it! |
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Take Interstate 8 about 20 minutes east of San Diego to the Japatul Road Exit. Head north for about 2.5 miles and turn left onto Highway 79 (Look for the "Cuyamaca State Park/ Julian" signs). Take an immediate left at the fruit stand/ market onto Viejas Blvd. After 1/4 mile, turn right onto Manzanita Lane. Take your first left onto Oak Ln. (a dirt road). Take the road around the bend to 25121 Oak Ln. For maps or driving directions from Mapquest click here. |
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