Two private ranch estates side by side in the hills near Carlsbad. Book one for up to 25 guests, or both for up to 50, with pools, a tennis court and six acres to yourselves.
Groups who want to be together without being on top of each other.
Grandparents get a quiet house, the family takes the one next door.
Plan a family trip
Meeting space, 100-inch screens and chef-catered meals for up to 50.
Plan a retreat
Garden ceremonies and a long dinner table, with guests staying on site.
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Milestone birthdays, girls’ weekends and holidays by the pool.
Compare the estatesMost families take both. Each house works on its own for up to 25 guests, and together they sleep up to 50.
8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 6,500 sq ft
Best for grandparents, a girls' getaway, or up to 25 guests
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7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 7,000 sq ft
Best for families with kids, or up to 25 guests
See photos and availabilitySame driveway, separate houses. Book both estates together for up to 50 guests.
Teenagers in the game room, toddlers at 6 a.m., and one shared bathroom down the hall. Here, each side of the family has its own house, its own kitchen and its own pool — on the same driveway.
We set one long table on the Grand Estate patio. Chef cooks there, we clean up, and everyone walks home to their own house.
Our rates cover the estates. Chef and housekeeping are available as add-ons — we arrange everything, and you only pay for the nights you want them.
Per night. Taxes and cleaning fee additional. Bookings are non-refundable. Full terms are in the rental agreement.
We keep the chef separate on purpose, so you aren't paying for a chef on the nights you'd rather go out to dinner in Carlsbad or Encinitas.
Move the sliders to estimate your trip. Bob will confirm the exact price for your dates.
Estimate only. Taxes, cleaning fee and the cost of groceries are additional.
Call Bob for an exact quoteThe estates sit at about 1,000 feet in the hills of North County San Diego, near Carlsbad and Encinitas. You're high enough that the marine layer usually stays below you, so afternoons are sunny and nights are clear.
Two private estates on a working ranch in Elfin Forest, rented whole, booked directly with the owner.
Most luxury vacation rentals in San Diego top out at five or six bedrooms. Here you can book one estate or both side by side, so three generations, a wedding party or a whole team stay on one gated property instead of scattered across hotels.
Each estate has its own kitchen, living spaces and pool. Shared lawns, the court and the horse pasture sit between them, so the group can spread out during the day and come together at dinner.
The horses live on the property, the hens lay the breakfast eggs, and more than 150 kinds of fruit trees line the paths. Kids feed the horses carrots; adults take a horseback ride or sit by the fire table after dark.
Add a private chef, a stocked kitchen on arrival, daily housekeeping or massage, and Bob sends one price for the whole stay.
The ranch is about 9 miles inland from Carlsbad, close to LEGOLAND, the Carlsbad Flower Fields and the beaches, but on private acreage at roughly 1,000 feet. That elevation often keeps the marine layer below you.
You get beach days and Carlsbad Village dinners within an easy drive, then come home to quiet, open space and a dark sky.
You deal with Bob, the owner, from first text to checkout. No call center, no platform service fee on top of the nightly rate, and someone who knows which room has the best morning light.
Text Bob for dates and he will tell you what is open, what it costs, and which extras make sense for your group.
From verified stays on Airbnb and Vrbo.
“We loved having both homes and so much hang out area. My kids came to welcome everyone and wanted to move in.”
Ali, San Diego. Airbnb, group trip
“Bob and his son keep the house in wonderful order and it has everything you need to make your stay nice.”
Laurel, Los Angeles. Airbnb, group trip
“Bob’s VRBO rental exceeded all expectations for our recent leadership off-site event.”
Amanda W. Vrbo, 10/10, June 2024
Anything else, call or text Bob at 760-802-6312.
One estate is $2,500–3,000 a night and both estates are $5,000–6,000 a night, with a 3-night minimum. Taxes and the cleaning fee are additional.
Each estate sleeps up to 25 guests, and both together sleep up to 50.
No. The estates are in the hills of North County about 9 miles from the coast, which gives you privacy, space and sunny afternoons above the fog.
Yes. Chef Alfonso can cook individual dinners or every meal of your stay, and we arrange everything.
Book 6 to 12 months ahead for summer and holidays. Large estates sell out first.
Call or text Bob with your dates and group size, and he'll send an exact quote.
