We were contacted 45 minutes before check in via text that the gnome home was unavailable but another room would be available. We had selected the gnome home for the curiosity and wonder 2 months prior and would have made other arrangements had the owners been honest about the unavailability. Seems like they met the rules of VRBO by offering us another room but this was not the vacation we had hoped for. On arrival it was apparent the gnome home was not in good condition from the exterior views. Had they been honest we could have made more suitable arrangements.

The gnome home was a very unique experience for us. It would have been much better if just some minor improvements were done. For instance, there was a dvd player with some great movies available but we found the dvd player was not plugged in or connected to the tv. We wanted to make coffee and when we opened the lid to add water we saw that it had not been cleaned in a long time. So bad we chose not to use it. On our final day there it rained and the drip from the roof was landing right on the bed, it was not a bad leak but we thought we would place one of the bowls that were supplied. We then noticed the bowl had rust in it and also had not been cleaned. Exterior had some wear and tear as well. Carpet could be replaced and sofa cushions were worn. I’m taking the time to share this because it seems if just some minimal attention was given, our experience could have been so much better. We would definitely come again if these issues were addressed.

The property was very well maintained and the house itself is very creatively constructed. The waterfall shower put you in a different world. It is exactly what you think a gnome house would be. I highly recommend this property. Only minutes from julian and 12 minutes from 3 sister falls. The wildlife is every where roaming free. Turkeys, birds, squirrels, cows, etc. Quiet nights. It was an amazing experience. Will definitely be back.

Ants on bed and poor ventilation. The listing photo is of the Gnome Home years ago probably. In person it looks rundown. Upside is the internet works well, the shower is super cool, and the Property Manager communicates well. Wish it would have been a better stay.

Despite having stayed there for three nights, I still can barely believe this place exists. The property is full of whimsical detail and beautiful, custom-woodwork furnishings. It's in a fantastic location, under 15 minutes from Julian and popular hiking trails. We did not have any trouble with the cold, as some previous reviewers did, despite overnight lows around 30 degrees. The only major issue we encountered was that the stunning waterfall shower drained poorly, and we had to mop up some minor overflow. We contacted the property manager and let her know about the issue, so hopefully it may be resolved in the future, but realistically, only sub-5-minute showers were possible without risking flooding in the shower's present state. I recommend asking about this before booking. One other thing to know is that the single bathroom is separated from the bedroom only by a pair of saloon-style swinging doors. Needless to say, anyone in the bedroom will get to fully experience the bathroom soundscape when it is in use. Plan accordingly.

Such an interesting property and a very quaint town with great shops and restaurants.

The owners are nice, and this was a beautiful place to stay.

Gnome Home was an absolute delight. The exterior looks like something from the Hobbit. The building has 2 sections with a mushroom on top of each one. The interior has 2 main rooms, connected by a slightly sloping hallway. You have the feeling that your are underground. The living room and hallway have green carpeting, like grass, and the bedroom has a floor that looks like rock. The consistency is quite impressive. The decor is loaded with gnomes: on top of furniture, carved into doors, everywhere. And there is a towel rack with a leaf design, and a bench with back and arms that look like branches of a tree, and rustic chairs. The sink appears to be made of rock. But the highlight of the cottage is the shower, where water comes pouring out onto a "rock" ledge and then comes down as a waterfall. We loved our stay at Gnome Home!