El Capitan Real

Escape to the hills of East County San Diego at this sprawling 2,800 sq ft ranch-style retreat, perched on a quiet hilltop with panoramic sunset views. With a private pool and hot tub, a resort-style backyard complete with an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and gazebo, this is the kind of place where you never want to leave — and you don't have to.

Every Coast to Cactus home is professionally prepared with hospitality at the forefront. You’ll arrive to a space stocked with all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay, including high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, fully equipped kitchens, complimentary coffee, bath essentials, and freshly laundered linens and towels.

Coast to Cactus is a locally owned and operated small business, built on a passion for great hospitality and caring for our community. We live and work here, partner with local vendors, and take pride in being hands-on hosts who are just a message away. When you stay with us, you’re not only choosing a well-managed home—you’re also supporting local families, local workers, and a team that truly cares about creating an exceptional stay.

Escape to Moonbase Ranch

This 2,800 sq ft hilltop ranch sits behind a grand brick-and-timber entryway and opens into a vaulted, open-concept living space anchored by a brick fireplace and a wall of sliding glass that leads straight to the pool deck. Inside you'll find a fully equipped kitchen with quartz countertops, leather recliners around a big smart TV, formal dining for six, and four bedrooms — including a primary suite with stone-walled en-suite and three additional rooms that sleep nine comfortably. Outside is where this home really shines: a freeform pool and separate covered hot tub, a built-in BBQ kitchen under a string-lit pergola, a fire pit with Adirondack seating and panoramic sunset views, and a hillside gazebo — all on a private lot with a driveway that fits 9+ cars.

The Home

• Open-concept layout with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors
• Grand brick-and-timber entryway with rustic double doors
• Brick fireplace in the living room
• Sliding glass wall opens directly to the pool deck
• Leather recliners, large smart TV with streaming
• Separate formal dining area (seats 6)
• In-unit washer and dryer
• High-speed WiFi

Kitchen

• Quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances
• Full oven, microwave, dishwasher
• Keurig + drip coffee maker
• Breakfast bar seating
• Fully stocked with cookware, utensils, and basics

Bedrooms (4 BR / 3 BA · Sleeps 9)

• Primary Suite — King bed, vaulted ceiling, smart TV, seating area, en-suite bath with stone walls and vanity (one of two sinks is currently out of order)
• Bedroom 2 — Queen bed
• Bedroom 3 — Queen bed
• Bedroom 4 — Bunk with 1 twin, 1 double, and 1 pull out trundle

The Backyard (The Real Star)

• Private pool
• Built-in BBQ and outdoor kitchen under a pergola with string lights
• Fire pit with Adirondack lounge seating and sunset views
• Shaded gazebo on the hillside

Parking and Access

• 250-foot private gated driveway — fits 9+ vehicles
• Single-level home, no stairs inside

Location

Located just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego, you're close to everything — Sycuan Casino, Mount Helix Park, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, local craft breweries, and the beaches of La Jolla and Coronado — while still feeling a world away.

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Some things to note:
• The garage is locked and not available to guests
• The primary bathroom has a sink that is currently not operational. There is a second working sink.
• The front and sides of the home are monitored by security cameras. There are no camera present inside the home or in the backyard.
• A Note About Our Location: This home sits on a hilltop surrounded by natural hillside and open space — that's what makes the views and privacy so special, but it also means you're sharing the neighborhood with local wildlife. It's not uncommon to spot coyotes, rabbits, lizards, the occasional rattlesnake, or other critters around the property, particularly at dawn and dusk. Insects like spiders and crickets may also find their way indoors from time to time — it comes with the territory out here. We recommend keeping doors closed when not in use, supervising children and small pets outdoors, and being mindful of your surroundings when walking the property at night. None of this should keep you from enjoying the backyard — just be aware that you're a guest in their neighborhood too.

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