Bison Lodge For Quiet Contemplation, Modern Conveniences, AC/Wifi & Pets
House in Julian, CA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
In 2023/2024, we completed a list of property improvements for this beautiful and charming house:
(1) added mini-split A/C for the upstairs bedroom, living room, and dining/kitchen,
(2) replaced the roof so it is now Energy Star efficient,
(3) added solar panels and backup battery to reduce the property's carbon footprint,
(4) repaired the aging cedar wood siding and improved installation,
(5) completed a plumbing inspection and upgrades,
(5) replaced three sets of balcony doors.
The solar panel and backup batteries will make things easier during SDG&E's "Safety Power Shutoff." This means our guests will be more comfortable in this beautiful house (i.e., warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.) We continue to plant hundreds of daffodils, tall bearded irises, and seeding wildflowers inside and outside the property each year.
We continue to be concerned about your health and safety. Therefore, we disinfect and deep clean our property after each customer visit. You will find a supply of cleaning and disinfecting items under each sink area (i.e., kitchen, upstairs bathroom, and downstairs bathroom). Liquid hand soap is also available at each of these locations.
The most often customer comment is that the property pictures do not do justice to the beauty and scale of this property. We will let you be the judge on this.
This property is best suited for families with children and pets, especially when you and your family are interested in accessing Julian with modern conveniences and comfort. Please note that we are provisioning this property for 6 -persons maximum, and exceptions will require the property owner's approval. For example, a recent guest asked us to support an 18-person family party, which we declined. We do not support large parties of any kind. We strive to have a calm, beautiful, and well-maintained property that can delight all of us.
If you are looking for a property to celebrate elderly parents (i.e., Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.), this may not be your property. We have a 14-step stair connecting the upstairs and downstairs. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all located upstairs. Alternatively, a gradual garden side walkway leads to the kitchen backdoor to access the upstairs, but this may not work for your elderly parents. In addition, this property is not wheelchair accessible.
Located only 5 minutes (approximately 2 miles) from downtown Julian, Bison Lodge provides couples and families a quiet, romantic getaway. The property was completely remodeled a few years back, with the notion of opening the living spaces to allow for quiet contemplation. The Bison Lodge offers two master-suite bedrooms and a third bedroom located downstairs. These three bedrooms provide privacy and charm. Each room is uniquely decorated with a specific theme and ambiance and tastefully appointed for comfort. In addition, the separately fenced gardens are ideal for children, four-legged kids (with a dog fee), outdoor dining, bird watching, and stargazing.
We love having morning coffee on the balcony and backyard, looking at the distant hills, sky, flowers, and birds in the gardens.
(1) added mini-split A/C for the upstairs bedroom, living room, and dining/kitchen,
(2) replaced the roof so it is now Energy Star efficient,
(3) added solar panels and backup battery to reduce the property's carbon footprint,
(4) repaired the aging cedar wood siding and improved installation,
(5) completed a plumbing inspection and upgrades,
(5) replaced three sets of balcony doors.
The solar panel and backup batteries will make things easier during SDG&E's "Safety Power Shutoff." This means our guests will be more comfortable in this beautiful house (i.e., warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.) We continue to plant hundreds of daffodils, tall bearded irises, and seeding wildflowers inside and outside the property each year.
We continue to be concerned about your health and safety. Therefore, we disinfect and deep clean our property after each customer visit. You will find a supply of cleaning and disinfecting items under each sink area (i.e., kitchen, upstairs bathroom, and downstairs bathroom). Liquid hand soap is also available at each of these locations.
The most often customer comment is that the property pictures do not do justice to the beauty and scale of this property. We will let you be the judge on this.
This property is best suited for families with children and pets, especially when you and your family are interested in accessing Julian with modern conveniences and comfort. Please note that we are provisioning this property for 6 -persons maximum, and exceptions will require the property owner's approval. For example, a recent guest asked us to support an 18-person family party, which we declined. We do not support large parties of any kind. We strive to have a calm, beautiful, and well-maintained property that can delight all of us.
If you are looking for a property to celebrate elderly parents (i.e., Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.), this may not be your property. We have a 14-step stair connecting the upstairs and downstairs. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all located upstairs. Alternatively, a gradual garden side walkway leads to the kitchen backdoor to access the upstairs, but this may not work for your elderly parents. In addition, this property is not wheelchair accessible.
Located only 5 minutes (approximately 2 miles) from downtown Julian, Bison Lodge provides couples and families a quiet, romantic getaway. The property was completely remodeled a few years back, with the notion of opening the living spaces to allow for quiet contemplation. The Bison Lodge offers two master-suite bedrooms and a third bedroom located downstairs. These three bedrooms provide privacy and charm. Each room is uniquely decorated with a specific theme and ambiance and tastefully appointed for comfort. In addition, the separately fenced gardens are ideal for children, four-legged kids (with a dog fee), outdoor dining, bird watching, and stargazing.
We love having morning coffee on the balcony and backyard, looking at the distant hills, sky, flowers, and birds in the gardens.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Julian, CA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
What a beautiful and well furnished property!!! The host was super responsive and helpful. The rooms were very clean, the interior decors and furniture, kitchen supplies top notch! We absolutely loved the property and the place! Can’t wait to come back again.
5.0 / 5.0
What a lovely property! Impeccably clean. Beautifully decorated and greatly comfortable!! We were lucky enough to visit during Lilac season and the lilacs, daffodils and Iris were still all in magnificent bloom! We enjoyed our stay very much.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family had a great stat at this spacious and relaxing house. Big interestingly decorated rooms and convenient location made the trip easy. The host was in regular contact to make sure we were prepared for our trip and settling in. We'd happily visit again. Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
We just finished our stay at this beautiful cabin and I wish we were able to stay longer. The grounds are very well maintained. Firewood was included which was great because it snowed while we were there. The house was nice a toasty upstairs and the two downstairs rooms are equipped with Dyson heaters that work very well. The beds were very comfortable and my son enjoyed the futon couch in the master bedroom. The kitchen is fully stocked with really great quality cookware. I loved the gardens filled with dafodils this time of year and there are separate fenced sections of the yard which is nice too. The house is beautiful just beautiful! Thank you Barbera for answering all of our questions and for being a fantastic property manager!
5.0 / 5.0
Really comfortable spacious modern home. Even better than photos show. Room for 6 adults with beautiful yard and view. Close to mt Laguna and Borrego springs. Downtown Julian 3 minutes to town. Loved large kitchen. We will be back
5.0 / 5.0
Thank You we enjoyed our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Barbara and the team are exemplary hosts. Communication was great, everything worked like clockwork and the property is fantastic. We're looking forward to our next stay!
5.0 / 5.0
This is our 3rd time at the Bison Lodge. Always a great time. Location is great home is roomy and Comfortable. we will be back
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the property, being inclosed for our dog was nice. Lots of wildlife including 4 good sized turkeys. All the beds were comfortable and the snack and coffee for us was really appreciated. 5 stars. Would return. One note would becto have a frying pan, there wete lots of pots and bakeware including utensils. But the kitchen was really nice to cook in. Thank you. Ps the wood stove really warmed up the cabin.
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed in this home a number of times. We really love it.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our favorite property to stay at in Julian. It is so comfortable and clean. We always have the best time here. We look forward to our next time in 2024!!
5.0 / 5.0
It was very easy to check in. The house was great, very roomy and the hosts provided snacks and had decorated for the holidays which made it feel cozy. We had a great time. It was nice that there wasn't a lot of extra cleanup required. Had a really nice stay and would stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home with loving touches throughout - stayed here as we attended a family wedding nearby and it was the perfect home base. Especially loved bird watching on the wraparound deck!
5.0 / 5.0
We originally reserved this house back in February for my husbands birthday but unfortunately had to reschedule due to the extreme winter weather
Julian was snowed in and the host was kind enough to contact us and offered us a future rescheduled weekend
Glad we rescheduled for September
The weather was perfect and it was apple season so we enjoyed going apple picking
The house is a perfect location and the house was charming and comfortable
Came equipped with anything you’d need
I’m a bird nerd and there were so many birds
There were bird feeders on the upstairs deck which attracted a variety of birds
Along with other wild life like a family of deer in the neighborhood & wild Turkey
Also tons of stars !
It was a great home base for exploring the area
5.0 / 5.0
This property is amazing . It had everything you need. I would highly recommend this property. Management is available within minutes. This is my 3rd time staying and hoping to stay there every chance I get !!
5.0 / 5.0
We truly enjoyed this property. It is so clean and has everything needed. It has quality supplies, such as kitchen items, bathroom item, blankets, and not to mention enough towels, It is so spacious. This is our second stay at this property and we truly love it.
4.0 / 5.0
The weekend vacation was favorable to us all. We enjoyed the wonderful rental, although the visit from the picnic spoilers caused a scene in the kitchen.
5.0 / 5.0
Really enjoyed this beautiful home that is well stocked with a great kitchen and King beds. We would definitely come back. We brought our two dogs with us and the gated two tiered yard was great for them. The only suggestion I would make to the owners would be to update your photos showing a grassy area in the yard. We really liked this for the dogs and was part of our reason for choosing this VRBO, but the grass has been removed. Still a very beautiful yard, but an FYI.
All in all, we'd definitely come back!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location near all the Julian attractions. The updated kitchen was very well equipped and the dining and family rooms were great for family visiting. We also loved how very dog-friendly the property was.
5.0 / 5.0
Property was comfortable and dog friendly
5.0 / 5.0
Plenty of space, beautiful home!
5.0 / 5.0
I rented this property for the weekend to celebrate my wife’s birthday, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! We love going to Julian and were happy to stay at such a beautiful home. Would love to return and maybe get some snow next time.
5.0 / 5.0
We rented this house for a few nights at the tail end of apple picking season. Our kids still talk about how they can’t wait to go back to “the Apple house”! We had always wanted to visit Julian and this house turned out to be the perfect place for our family. The house is very spacious and beautifully decorated. The beds were all very comfortable. Our kids and dog loved running around in the outdoor garden space as well, and walking down the road to say hi to the turkeys in the morning. It was a short drive into town and to a beautiful little Vineyard for winetasting. Unfortunately, we missed apple picking season. But, the weather was cooler and we were able to still enjoy the local pumpkin patch and all the yummy pies. We loved our stay in Julian, and would definitely stay at this house again if it is available! Thank you for your hospitality.
5.0 / 5.0
Check-In was quick, home was immaculate. Kitchen was well furnished with everything needed to cook. Manager very responsive to minor queries.
5.0 / 5.0
A nice property. Should emphasize spaciousness of rooms current listing doesn’t do it justice. Worked very well for our needs & enjoyed the stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our stay here. I have never rented a place that had such a well equipped kitchen. The yard is fantastic for dogs. The couches are super comfortable. The extra space heaters in each room were great as we were there in December. Beautifully decorated with lots of nice touches. My daughter said she wants to go back and stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
our second time here and the fact that we came back should tell you all you need to know. Everything was great. Communication was first class, the house was decorated for Christmas which was a lovely touch. Clean, spacious, everything we needed.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family of five adults were extremely pleased with this
VRBO. We loved last year's Julian house but this year's larger size suited us a little better.
The home is clean, beautifully appointed (although some of the lovely items were obscured by a bit too many Christmas ribbons) and safe.
Because we are a family of foodies (who apologize for accidently packing your Kirkland salt and pepper shakers thinking they were ones we brought), including a retired LA chef, we spent a lot of time cooking. in the lovely kitchen. However, the two kitchen windows had not been washed (due to a bad weather day?) so we took it upon ourselves to clean them. Easy enough to do and created even more enjoyable kitchen time. We brought all of our Thanksgiving food items so had to set aside some of the items in the frig in order to have enough room (An awareness of kitchen contamination issues made us wonder why used cooking oil and opened condiment jars filled two door shelves.) No big deal and easy
enough for us to address.
We slept well because of the quiet neighborhood and the comfy beds. Loved having a second TV for individual choices!
Thank you so much for providing us with such a lovely home in which to spend our 2022 Thanksgiving vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Such a beautiful home and it had everything we needed!!
5.0 / 5.0
Large and clean home with secure fencing for pets and kids.
4.0 / 5.0
Easy access to the property, and the town. The cabin does not have traditional AC but has many fans and portable AC units. Very comfy couch, and beds. The pictures don’t do it justice ! Very beautiful and decorated nicely.
5.0 / 5.0
Retreat in Julian CA
Our stay was great. Had everything we would need. Also master bed upstairs comfortable. Great room.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Holiday Getaway
We visit Julian every 4th of July to get away from the constant barrage of fireworks in the LA area. This place was perfect for 2 couples with dogs. Everything was premium and well thought out. We appreciated that dogs were allowed and welcomed!
The house is located in a quiet neighborhood less than 2 miles away from Julian. Close enough to grab a quick bite, but secluded enough to enjoy the peace and quiet that we were seeking.
Looking forward to coming back soon!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Staycation Location
Perfect VRBO! Way beyond our expectations and was a wonderful place to spend a long weekend. My husband, myself, and our dog Petunia spent three relaxing nights at Bison Lodge. The property was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Our dog adored the yard, and we spend a lazy Sunday lounging and reading in the garden. At night we cooked in the EXTREMELY well-stocked kitchen (seriously the best kitchen in any rented place) with spices, tools, nice knives, pans, and real napkins- Bison had it all. Then after dinner, we cozied up in the uber comfortable reclining sofa. The beds were comfortable and the rooms temperate. The bathrooms had great showers.
It was just a quick 5 min drive into downtown Julian, but at Bison lodge, you won't want to leave. 5 star stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Spot in Julian
The house was very clean and nicely setup with amenities. It was only a few minute ride to town in a nice neighborhood. Check in and out was super easy. We hope to be back soon.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house that is super close to downtown
Absolutely loved staying at this home. The manager was so nice and quick to respond to all questions. Looking forward to coming back.
5.0 / 5.0
Best place in Julian
We stay here every year & won’t stay anywhere else. This is not a glorified trailer or an adu like you see on a lot of these listings. This is a beautiful nice house. It’s worth the extra expense to stay here, especially if you have 6 people. There are 3 beautiful bedrooms that are all cabin-like but not rustic at all,
I.e. large step-in showers, high ceilings, big jacuzzi bath, modern amenities. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need to cook (bring your own food of course as there’s is only a tiny market in town). There’s a large tv with surround sound, it’s a dog haven or bird-watchers paradise. The host & manager are so responsive & accessible. Stay here!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing House!
This house is even more amazing in person! Our group was 3 couples celebrating my sisters 40th birthday. The bedrooms are huge, the bathrooms are beautiful and the kitchen was a blast to cook in! It was extremely clean and we had everything we needed. They even left some goodies on the kitchen counter :) don’t hesitate to book this property! We will definitely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Great family stay
We really enjoyed our stay at this home, there was more than enough room for the 6 of us! Well-stocked kitchen (pots/pans/utensils/dishware), which is always a huge plus! Very easy check-in and fast communication. Couldn’t ask for more - can’t wait to return!
5.0 / 5.0
Most amazing place in Julian!
This house in unbelievable. The property was spotless, the yard was perfect for the dogs(all gated). Communicating with host was easy. The bedrooms were big and the showers were amazing!! Can’t wait to come back here. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a great place to stay either with or without dogs.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Julian?
The average price for a rental in Julian is $232 per night. This rental is $130 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bison Lodge For Quiet Contemplation, Modern Conveniences, AC/Wifi & Pets. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Bison Lodge For Quiet Contemplation, Modern Conveniences, AC/Wifi & Pets pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Bison Lodge For Quiet Contemplation, Modern Conveniences, AC/Wifi & Pets?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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