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The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country

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Terrace/patio
TV
Property grounds
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country

Perfect, private get-a-way for 2 or small group, truly in the heart of wine country. Our Cottage was featured on FYI's Tiny House Hunting- season 3, episode 8! This property is surrounded by the wine country trail, and just down the road from South Coast Winery. Also down the road, is the popular horse country, including the soccer and polo fields at Galway downs.

The Temecula wine country has been a growing destination vacation for horse lovers, wine tasters, weddings, hot air balloon enthusiasts as well as cyclists. And even if you don't enjoy any of these things, the open countryside is a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of city living.

The Cottage Haven is a darling guest house on our 5 acre ranch with it's own private entrance. Our family stays busy in the main house but you will have your privacy away from the main house in the cottage. Modern cottage decor, full kitchen, and the sound of whispering pines are just a few of the amenities you will enjoy. In the upstairs loft, your friends or children can enjoy the treetop views from the 2 twin beds. (Please note: the stairs to the loft are attic stairs-See photo)

Enjoy a picnic on your own private lawn or practice your soccer skills on the front soccer field/lawn. Sit by the shared pool with a glass of wine and a good book and enjoy the quiet countryside and the sound of the breeze blowing through the huge pine trees that surround you.

Horse lovers can pull your trailer on the property and coral their horses in our 16x30 feet horse pen with shade. You will also meet our labradoodle family members that roam the ranch as well.

We moved our family to this wine country property over 12 years ago from Orange County and have never regretted it! We love the beautiful landscape out here and the peaceful and starry nights. And even though we are in the country, we are literally 5 minutes to Ralph's, Sprouts Market, Baron's, Starbucks, Great Harvest, Corner Bakery, Best Buy, Big 5 and Super Walmart!

Even though this cottage has a full kitchen, we would love to recommend delicious places to eat including restaurants at the local wineries...We've tried them all!

Property manager

Joe and Shari Franklin

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Additional fees and requirements apply
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 94-225, RVC-191

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Temecula

What's nearby

  • Ponte Winery - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Rancho Palomar Winery - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wilson Creek Winery - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Callaway Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Galway Downs - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wilson Creek Winery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Europa Village Wineries & Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leonesse Cellars - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ponte Winery, Avensole Winery, and Rancho Palomar Winery. Wiens Cellars and Fazeli Cellars Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Cottage Haven - Nestled In The Heart Of Wine Country And Horse Country Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful retreat

My sister and I stayed at this property for a 6 day get away and we loved it. It was so peaceful, beautiful, and pleasant. We slept so good in the master bed! The cottage is decorated impeccably and all the amenities make you feel like home. We enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings which was the perfect way to end the day. We loved the Christmas decorations too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage stay in Temecula

We found the cottage to be clean and well decorated. Bed was comfortable. We were close to all the wineries. Our only complaint would be, on our last day, the cleaner was waiting outside the cottage an hour prior to check out time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend trip

My friend and I stayed in the cottage while attending a friend’s wedding. It was the perfect location and amount of space. We loved everything about the cottage. The owners were great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend stay

We really enjoyed this cottage and beautiful property! The details of the home were so cute and cozy! My 3 year old son just loved how inviting the outdoor solace was for exploring nature! We enjoyed swimming and the pretty views. The family who lives in the main home is so nice! We would definitely recommend this stay to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Haven Perfection

Cottage Haven was the perfect get away we were looking for to celebrate our 40th anniversary! The cottage is exactly as described, Joe and Shari were wonderful hosts. We also loved having the sweet pups on the property to make this home away from home even more special!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay in the heart of the wineries!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

brooke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends getaway

Super clean place, comfortable, lovely location. Sheri was so sweet, came by to say hi and she gave us some great restaurants to eat at. Would definitely return here and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage.

Beautiful cottage. A few things to help improve would be to have wash cloths for showering, better toilet paper. Also I would suggest blowing off the entry points to cottage to keep debris from entering and for overall aesthetics. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine trip

Great location, convenient to all the wineries. Comfortable cottage with everything we needed. Owners dogs were an added treat - very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage in great location.

Quaint cottage with everything we needed. Very well located. Close to wineries. Owners were great. Very accommodating. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Holiday get away

We loved our stay at the cottage. Joe and Shari were great hosts and checked in with us when we arrived and throughout the weekend. The cottage looks as if it is professionally decorated and looked very festive with holiday decor. We enjoyed sitting out by the fire pit with a cup of coffee in the morning and at night the hot tub was nice after wine tasting. This spot is the perfect location to stay if doing a wine tasting tour and an easy Uber ride back at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mike P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage.

This is a cute cottage and great location. Owners very responsive. Very glad to have access to the pool/patio to lounge in as this is a small place. This is a better place for a long weekend than an extended stay. If you are coming for the wine country, be sure to check out the online SIP Passport!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location, great property, fantastic hosts

The Cottage Haven is exactly like it looks in the pictures. Joe and Shari are EXCELLENT hosts. Communication with them before and during our stay was excellent. The pool and grounds were very well maintained and gave us a sense of calm and relaxation with lots of space and different spots to kick back around the pool. Beds and furniture were very comfortable, kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. The location is about a 10 minute Uber ride to downtown/old town Temecula. It is less than 5 minutes to some great wineries. My wife and I had been to Napa on a wine trip and were not sure what to expect with Temecula. We will most definitely be back. I would absolutely recommend staying at this property if you are making a visit to the area with a small group or as a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A chance to wine

This is a very cozy little cottage. The surroundings are private and tranquil but shops/wineries/dining and the Heritage Rose Garden are all within easy driving distance.a Would reintegrate as noted in the listing that the stairs to the second floor sleeping area are indeed attic stairs. They are steep and shallow with only one hand rail so carrying luggage to the room is tricky if like us, you are seniors. Our hosts were very responsive and helpful. My friend and I would not hesitate to stay here again. Really, Temecula Valley is a hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

I came for a wedding at a nearby winery. Not only was the location perfect, the little bungalow was the perfect place for me to stay. It was immaculate and had everything I needed for my two nights. The hosts were amazing at communication and making sure everything was there that I needed. I would surely come and stay at this again. They are amazing Hosts on an amazing property. I’m very grateful for my stay, thank you I want to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loretta L., Olympia, Washington

Cozy and clean

The Cottage was cozy and comfortable and perfect for a small family. The kitchen was well stocked and also came with an ample supple of coffee. This enjoyable cute and cozy cottage is close to wineries, Old Town and is a little Temecula secret. I will come back when I visit my family
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Wish I could have stayed longer

What a fantastic place! I wish we were able to stay longer. The cottage is beautifully furnished and very comfortable. Joe ensured our arrival was smooth and was very responsive. The dogs were very friendly and greeted us as well :-) All in all a wonderful haven close to the vineyards. I look forward to my return trip someday. Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Araceli O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend at the Cottage

We booked the Cottage Haven for the weekend to attend a family gathering in Temecula. We are so happy we stayed in the cottage and not in a hotel. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and very cozy. We had everything we needed for our stay and more. Joe and Shari are great hosts. I highly recommend this location if you are looking for a relaxing weekend near the Temecula wineries. I definitely look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Getaway

Four female friends out for a long weekend getaway and wine drinking! This cottage had everything we needed, was a super clean and stylish! Our hosts, Joe and Shari, were quick to respond to questions and gave us great restaurant and happening recommendations. Beds were very comfortable, and the hot tub was divine! The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, and close to the wineries so we could Uber without a huge expense! Absolutely would recommend and would definitely return here! Only one bathroom so be prepared to share if there are more than two of you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Huntington Beach, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Winery Getaway

3 girlfriends came to Temecula to wine taste and see a concert at South Coast Winery. The cottage was as described but also exceeded expectations. Gorgeous property and wonderful hosts! We arrived early and the hosts allowed to access the cottage early. We were able to use the beautiful pool and met Shari (the owner) who was super nice and even gave us a bottle of their family wine! Everything was clean and even supplied a can of bug repellent for our use. We will definitely come back to the Cottage Haven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Amazingly Adorable Cottage

We are so glad that we booked this property for my sister's wedding weekend. It was only about ten minutes from her wedding venue location, which was so much better than the nearest hotel. It was the perfect place for her to have downtime with her maid of honor the night before her wedding. She liked it so much that she and her husband even decided to stay there after their wedding reception. The owners made things very easy and were very accommodating. Would recommend to anyone looking for an easy, cozy, relaxing getaway.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Great Winter Retreat

My wife and I stayed for four weeks at the Cottage Haven. Wonderful, helpful hosts. Location is right in the heart of Temecula Valley wine country, yet only 10 minutes from shopping and restaurants in Temecula, 70 minutes to San Diego, about the same to Palm Springs. The cottage was so delightful and restful we didn't leave much. I made real progress on a book I am writing sitting outside on the patio everyday. Only regret we have is that we couldn't stay for two months.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allison K., Scottsdale AZ

Beautiful cottage

My husband and I spent two nights here at The Cottage. We drove over from Arizona to check out the wine country. Staying at the cottage was a real treat. The owner met us when we arrived and showed us to the property. The cottage was just adorable. Perfect for the two of us but definitely room for another couple or 2 kids. The layout and size was perfect and the decor was very well done. Great location for wineries and downtown/old town. Definitely recommend Pedego electric bikes for touring wine country. Looking forward to coming back here for another visit/stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., California

Adorable Cottage in a Great location.

Joe & Shari's cottage is perfectly located in Temecula's Wine Country. A short drive to everything. We drove to some places and we Ubered to others. The cottage is well decorated and clean. Upon arrival, we hit a grocery store and we were set for the long weekend. After a full-day of winery touring with Temecula Black Car, we relaxed in the full-size pool and hot tub that are located right outside the back door. A great way to spend a long weekend. Thanks, Joe & Shari, for a wonderful time.

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Oasis

Cottage Haven lives up to it’s name. Comfy, cozy, and quite chic . . This cottage offers everything one would want as an escape into wine country. Shari and Joe are generous hosts and clearly, an engaging couple that warmly welcomes guests to enjoy all the beauty that surrounds their stunning home and magnificent grounds.The cottage is well equipped to unwind and relax after a day of touring the countryside and stopping along the way to select some amazing spirits. Shari was so gracious and spent time chatting with us each day. For doodle lovers, be prepared for some furry, fluffy love. Such a great experience. We want to visit again and again. ☺️☺️ Linda and Tom, Annapolis Maryland
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023