Modern Château - Lap Pool, near Wineries & Beaches

A contemporary villa blending French architecture with California dreaming. Ideal for wine getaways, family holidays and quiet retreats. Set on 4 private acres with mountain and vineyard views, the estate features a half-Olympic heated saltwater lap pool, oversized spa, and chef's kitchen. 20 minutes to Temecula wine country, 30 minutes to Oceanside beaches, and easy day trips to Legoland, La Jolla, and San Diego.

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Pick fresh citrus from the orchard for your morning juice. Practice yoga in our expansive living room with panoramic views of the De Luz mountains. Lounge in the sun by our sparkling pool, surrounded by palms and plumeria. Step out your door onto the Santa Margarita River Trail, with blooming wildflowers, shaded riverbanks and hidden truffles. Toast marshmallows in the backyard chiminea as the sun sets.

Fallbrook is one of Southern California’s last rural enclaves. Secluded and stunning, yet still close to everything -- wine tours, beach days, hiking, golf and pickleball, or a trip to the city.

WHAT MAKES OUR HOME SPECIAL

• Dramatic Versailles-style courtyard centred around a half-Olympic heated saltwater lap pool + oversized 10-person spa
• Château-inspired architecture by Colbourn Currier Noll with huge custom French doors and single-level open-concept floor plan -- perfect for indoor/outdoor living.
• 3,800 sq ft estate on 4 private acres surrounded by citrus and vineyards
• Chef’s kitchen: 6-burner range, double ovens, Sub-Zero fridge, wok + grill
• Direct access to local hiking trails, minutes from golf and pickleball

THE ESTATE

Bedrooms (up to 15 overnight guests):
• Master: King bed, optional queen bean bag + cot | 800 sq ft bathroom | tropical palm garden and pool views
• Bedroom 2: Two queens + optional bean bag | En-suite bathroom | 65" Frame TV | valley views
• Bedroom 3: King + queen Murphy bed | En-suite bathroom | garden and valley views
• Bedroom 4: Full-over-queen bunk (top: 1 person, 180 lbs max) | private bathroom | valley views
• Living room: Two queen bean bag beds | 85" Frame TV | ultimate panoramic views

Living:
• Open living/dining with French doors to front courtyard, back yard with panoramic mountain views.
• Indoor dining for 12+
• 85" and 65" TVs (Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max)
• Board games and toys
• 3 gas fireplaces (please ask before lighting)

Outdoor front yard and pool:
• 5,000 sq ft poolside patio with loungers, canopy daybed, tropical palms
• Outdoor dining for 12+, gas BBQ grill and outdoor kitchen under the lanai
• Ping pong, pool table and lounge under our sheltered wisteria lanai

Outdoor back yard:
• Gas chiminea and chair circle for cosy evenings, fireside chats and s'mores
• Mature orange and lemon trees (pick as much as you like)
• Large open space
• 4 acres for exploring
• Hiking & mountain biking trails at your door, leading to the Santa Margarita river.

Sustainability:
• 30 kW solar & electric pool heat pump
• EV charger - free and convenient for your use

POOL & SPA

Our half-Olympic size lap pool is larger than most hotel offerings, and stunning when sparkling in the sun. Saltwater feels soft compared to the ocean or chlorine pools -- perfect for morning laps or soaking away stress.

The pool is regularly 80–85°F in spring, summer and fall, and heated free to a refreshing 75°F in winter. Our adjacent 104°F spa — as big as many plunge pools and seating 10 — is available for warm-ups. Additional pool heating is available for $40/degree with advance notice.

LOCATION, ACTIVITIES & DAY TRIPS

Fallbrook sits between wine country, beaches, deserts, and cities—all within an hour. It feels like the last rural bastion in southern California, yet nearly everything can be done as a day trip.

• Wine Country (20-30 min): Temecula Old Town, wineries, hot air balloons, Pechanga Casino
• North County beaches (30-50 min): Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Onofre, La Jolla
• San Diego (50-60 min): Zoo & Safari Park, Balboa Park, SeaWorld, Gaslamp, Mission Beach, Coronado Beach
• Orange County (60-90 min): Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach
• Hiking & Outdoors: Santa Margarita River trail (right out your door), Potato Chip Rock (45 min), Mount Palomar (40 min), Anza-Borrego (90 min),
• Golf & Pickleball: Golf Club of California, Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook Tennis & Pickleball Club (10-15 min)
• Family Fun: Legoland (35 min), Carlsbad Flower Fields (35 min, spring), Disneyland (90 min)

Fallbrook boasts excellent local wineries and eateries, 5--15 minutes from our house:
• Monserate Winery, Fallbrook Winery, The Vineyard at 1927 -- personal, curated, relaxed tastings with no crowds.
• Local restaurants: Casa Estrella, 127 West Social House, The Veranda, Trupiano's

WHO THIS IS FOR:

-Wine lovers escaping the crowds
-Families with kids who love to swim and explore
-Sun-seekers wanting balmy 70-85°F weather year-round, with neither 100°F desert heat nor 55°F coastal "June Gloom"
-Small corporate retreats and visiting military families
-LA, OC and San Diego staycations wanting space and an amazing local getaway
-Travellers valuing architecture and privacy over suburbia and tourist traps


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WHAT TO EXPECT

This is a large luxury home in the countryside, built in 1987 and renovated in 2022. We maintain it lovingly, but it's not a brand-new home or a hotel.

WHAT THAT MEANS:

• Expect normal wear in furnishings and amenities, minor scuffs on walls and floors, and occasional features awaiting repair or replacement. We have high standards for cleanliness, but this is a large home — our co-hosts clean it personally and are only human.
• Rural living: You'll see occasional bugs (earwigs, ants), wildlife (coyotes, gophers). We have bimonthly pest service but they cannot be requested upon demand.
• Our pool heat policies are firm. Winter pool temperature of 75°F is swimmable and pleasant, but additional heat at $40/°F must be covered by guests and requested in advance.
• Pool service is twice a week, but there will occasionally be windblown debris or pollen in between service. Pool staff does not come on demand except in cases of emergency. We invite guests to skim the pool themselves if needed.
• Our limit of 15 guests overnight is firm. Our home and septic system are not designed to exceed that.
• We allow a maximum of 5 daytime visitors, with host approval, for a maximum of 20 occupants total.
• Noise monitoring: We have outdoor noise sensors to protect neighbors, and exterior cameras on the garage and side of the home to gauge occupancy. Loud outdoor music will result in removal. We do not video monitor any indoor area or the pool.

Our home is not suitable for:
- Parties or events
- Anyone expecting an 85°F pool without advance planning and expense (in winter)
- Those uncomfortable with rural living (bugs, wildlife, minor upkeep)
- Guests expecting 100% brand new perfection, zero blemishes and everything always working. We actively maintain our home, but run an active holiday rental with custom features that cannot always be readily repaired or replaced.
- Groups expecting hotel-level service (no daily housekeeping, no front desk, twice-weekly pool service). Our local co-hosts are responsive but live in Oceanside, and make service calls only when necessary.

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HOUSE RULES

CHECK-IN/OUT:

• Check-in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Checkout: 10:00 AM
• Late checkout: $50/hour if approved; $50 per 15 min if NOT approved

GUESTS & FEES:

• 15 overnight guests maximum (8 included in base rate)
• 5 daytime visitors allowed with host approval (maximum daytime occupancy 20)
• $25/guest/night for guests 9-15 (auto-charged by platform)

PARKING & FIRE SAFETY:

• DO NOT park on the paved area on Chandelle Ln (dedicated fire lane)
• You MAY park in the 3-4 grass spaces next to it

POOL & SPA:

• Pool heated to at least 75°F year-round (included)
• Additional pool heat: $40/degree (requires 48 hours' notice for effectiveness)
• Do not tamper with pool equipment behind grey fence—use control panel outside master bathroom

NO SMOKING/VAPING/DRUGS:

• Absolutely no smoking, vaping, marijuana, or fireworks anywhere on property
• Serious fire hazard in rural California—violations result in immediate removal

NOISE RESTRICTIONS:

• Noise limit: 70 dB (ambient music & voice) 10 AM to 6 PM, 60 dB (no music, quiet voice) after 6 PM, monitored
• No outdoor music unless approved by hosts. Keep music at a moderate volume and be respectful. Please take all music inside after 6 PM.
• Repeat neighbour complaints or tampering with noise monitors will result in removal.

PETS:

• Small dogs allowed ($100/pet); other pets please enquire
• Owners must clean up after pets (waste + hair); additional cleaning may apply.

BUNK BED SAFETY:

• Top bunk: 1 person max, 180 lbs max, use at own risk with rail guard

LIABILITY WAIVER
By booking the home, all guests must agree to waive all liability for injury related to use of equipment including but not limited to pool, spa, grill, kitchen and gas appliances; and assume all risk for use of facilities. If this is not agreeable, the booking is void, the booking guest must cancel immediately and notify the host.

GUARANTEES AND REFUNDS:
While we strive to keep our home and its amenities fully functioning, there may be occasional defects, missing appliances or ongoing repairs. We do our best to notify guests before their stay, and advise guests that by default we will not issue refunds for temporarily unavailable amenities.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES
• $25/guest/night for guests 9-15 (auto-charged by platform)
• $40/degree for pool heating above 75°F
• $50/hour early check-in or late checkout (if approved)
• $50 per 15 min late checkout (if NOT approved)
• $200/hour for extreme cleaning beyond regular scope
- Damaged or irreparable items and linens will be assessed to guests at either original purchase or replacement cost.