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Holiday-Ready Julian Retreat • Sleeps 10 • Walk to Town • 4BR Family Home

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Outdoor banquet area
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Julian, CA
  • Place, Julian Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Julian Historical Society
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eagle and High Peak Mines
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holiday-Ready Julian Retreat • Sleeps 10 • Walk to Town • 4BR Family Home

Welcome to The Heart of Julian — a warm, walkable 4-bedroom retreat perfect for family gatherings, holiday escapes, and group getaways. With 5 queen beds, two spacious living areas, and a fully equipped kitchen, this home is designed for comfort, connection, and easy mountain living.

Just a 2-minute walk to Main Street, you can enjoy Julian’s famous pies, cafés, shops, wine tasting rooms, and seasonal events without ever getting back in the car. Park once, relax, and explore at your own pace.

Whether you’re celebrating the holidays, planning a birthday or anniversary, or visiting for a cozy winter retreat, this home offers everything you need to bring your favorite people together.

Why Guests Love This Home
Perfect for Families & Groups (Sleeps 10)

Everyone gets a real bed — 5 queen beds across 4 bedrooms, including two master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs) with Smart TVs, storage, and comfortable linens. Ideal for multi-generational families and friend groups.

Cozy Spaces to Relax & Reconnect

Large living room with 65” Smart TV

Board games, books, karaoke & arcade machine

Indoor fireplace with pellet stove + wood stove

Comfortable seating for unwinding after a day in town

Cook & Dine Together

Enjoy preparing meals in a fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances and all the essentials for family-style cooking.
Gather around the large dining table indoors or enjoy one of the three outdoor dining spaces.

Outdoor Spaces for Every Season

Two fire pits for stargazing or evening wine

Covered gazebo with seating and wet bar

Balcony perfect for morning coffee

Spacious backyard to enjoy fresh mountain air

Walk-To-Town Convenience

A rare feature in Julian — leave the car parked and stroll to:

Pie shops & cafés

Restaurants & tasting rooms

Holiday lights and seasonal markets

Antique shops & boutiques

Concierge Services (Available Upon Request)

Make your stay unforgettable with optional add-ons:

In-home spa treatments

Private chef experiences

Cooking classes

Wine tours

Micro-weddings, officiant services & confidential marriage licenses

Perfect For:

✔ Holiday & family gatherings
✔ Birthdays & special celebrations
✔ Wine weekends
✔ Outdoor adventures
✔ Micro-weddings & elopements
✔ Extended stays & work-from-mountains

Guest Access

Self check-in with smart lock. Guests have full use of the entire home, all outdoor areas, the gazebo, BBQ, and parking.

Your Julian Experience Awaits

Stay steps from town, enjoy the charm of mountain living, and create memories in a home built for togetherness.

Book your stay at The Heart of Julian today.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Eagle and High Peak Mines. Features include breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and limo or town car service
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Eagle and High Peak Mines and 5 minutes by foot from Julian Town Hall
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and concierge services. The business-friendly vacation home also features laundry facilities, limo service, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cooking classes

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2,099 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Only two cars in tandem are permitted to park in the driveway. Do not exceed this requirement.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Walk Downtown Julian Sleeps Up 10 House
Walk Downtown Julian Sleeps Up 10
Walk Sleeps Up 10
Walk to Downtown Julian Sleeps Up to 10
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Holiday-Ready Julian Retreat • Sleeps 10 • Walk to Town • 4BR Family Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious and comfortable! Room for all with tons of private and together spaces. Clean with all the necessities and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dinner Party

The property is as depicted in the photos. It was very nice and clean, with an amazing outdoor area for entertaining guests. The hosts charged us a 250 fee for hosting a dinner party, for which they provided 4 round tables and 32 chairs for our use.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

We gathered as a family for a family wedding. Location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah k., Redondo Beach, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay

We stayed here for two nights with another family in April for spring break. Julian was such a wonderful, quaint town and we were so grateful for this home as home base. We walked into town 3x to eat Julian pie, Julian BBQ, wine taste and get gifts for the kids. Priscilla's place was perfect for our party of 8. She was very detail oriented with the check in process and the guidelines of the home. At first I was overwhelmed by the instructions but then totally understood the rationale behind the details! The house was perfectly equipped with great blankets, heaters in each room, towels, pillows and the kitchen was well stocked with equipment as we cooked breakfast and dinner at home. We appreciated the porch the most, at it was clean and perfect for sitting to watch the sunset and have coffee in the morning. Thank you Priscilla! Thank you Julian! We had a wonderful time and the kids had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and great location

The house was great, big, clean, and comfortable. The location is a couple blocks walk to the main strip, perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th Birthday

The house was lovely lots of space and so close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rita F.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice house. Lots of Stairs.

Beautiful property. Main bedroom with bathroom downstairs. Kitchen and everything else upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Get away

The House was Beautiful, Clean and a Great Place to Visit, Close to town, within walking distance of Stores, Restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Walk to town, great location and comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Overall great home. Very close to Main Street. Walked several times back and forth.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation for Grandma

We wanted to take my grandmother out of town for a week, and she had a great time. The house was beautiful and well maintained. At night it did get down into the 30's and we really only used the pellet stove downstairs to heat the whole house. My brother was in shock with how much the kitchen came equipped with! And the communication with our body was above and beyond what i expected. It was a wonderful retreat, and we would gladly do it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

friends vacation

Very good! However we had issues with the heat as it turned cold and we would not had to bother her if we knew where to find the manual.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Julian getaway

The home was very clean, great location near downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O., Hemet, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow! Beautiful property.

This home was beautiful! It was just me & my husband for 2 days, so we didn't use it to its full potential, but would love to go back with extended family. The place was absolutely spotlessly clean. Beautifully decorated, and the location can't be beat. Walking distance to town in just a couple minutes but the walk back is uphill...not bad, just reminded us we are out of shape. Definitely on our list of places to go back when our adult kids come to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelly P.

OK House. Great Proximity to Town

This property needs some work. Doors all need repairs. Hard to close and get stuck. One of the bedrooms upstairs doesn't have a door so noisy if anyone is up doing anything. Quick walk to town. Nice front porch. Well equipped in the kitchen. I don't think I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house!

Went up to Julian to watch the Perseid Comet shower. 3 couples of old friends got together and had a wonderful time at this beautiful house. It had everything we needed and more. Communication with the owner was great. Couldn’t be happier and we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great stay

The house was super nice and Priscilla was easy to contact and communicate with. My only complaint was that the bedrooms were pretty warm, even with the air on. But it was on some of the hottest days in summer, so whatever. Oh, and BTW, there is no hot tub even though the listing says there is. All in all, though, it's worth staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

This is a lovely property with comfortable beds and everything you need for a great vacation. Right in town for walking to restaurants, shopping, or the mine. Had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location in Julian

This home is located within walking distance to the center of Julian. There are lots of hiking trails to explore. Our family included grandkids from 13 —> 21 yrs. No one was bored. We were surprised by the multiple large gathering places inside and outside this home. The home was clean and the kitchen is well-stocked with cooking utensils. The owner provided detailed descriptions for the house and was easy to contact if we had a question. Our only regret is that we didn’t have more time to enjoy this home and Julian.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heart of Julian May'24

Very nice, spacious property. Tree over the driveway drops yellow, dusty pods all over the vehicles. Might be a seasonal occurrence. Everything else was great! Not a disability or elderly guest friendly house. Clean venue, hostess was very responsive and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Julian Overnight

A lovely home in an excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannette A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Julian

House is nice and very close to town. Description online was very accurate. Enjoyed our time in the mountains. Hurricane which is once in a lifetime for this area was no problem. House was safe and neighbors and community were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfortable, and cool place to stay during unusually hot summer day

The place is as advertised. Comfortable beds - lots of towels for everyone. We utilized washer and dryer - that was convenient. We were worried that the a/c unit would not be sufficient for a super hot weekend - but it was - and there are ceiling fans in all of the rooms. We had an amazing pie from Julian Pie Company. Quecho is a quick walk down the street and had delicious burritos too. Very nice place to stay while in town for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

10 yr reunion for small cohort

We were a small group of 6 who stayed at the heart of Julian, celebrating our 10 yr reunion as graduate students. The house and location were perfect for us. Located centrally, literally in the heart of the town, easy access to shops and cafes. We cooked at the house, enjoying the home-feeling of all being together again. The beds were comfortable and we shared all rooms very easily. The host was easy to contact and was accessible throughout our stay for anything that came up. All we have as feedback is to align the check out time posted in the house with the time posted in the messages, and we recommend the 11am check out time (sent in message by host) rather than the 10am (posted on sign in house). It’s a big house that supports a lot of ppl, and we had to strip the beds, put clothes in laundry rooms, and other specific tasks which took extra time. Nonetheless, we would happily stay again and appreciate the host working with us to be able to rent the home and celebrate the lives and friendships in our group. It was special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023