Title: Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” Cottage in Julian with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90737000/90736921/5c3ba574.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90737000/90736921/638b8b53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90737000/90736921/29a1df94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90737000/90736921/2a132f22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90737000/90736921/1b58f219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” provides everything that you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” “Story Book Barn” is a retreat from the bustle of everyday life, where you’ll go to find your own quiet cottage in the mountains. Located on one of the original homesteads in Julian, you’ll experience a combination of old with Ritz quality new nestled among mature oaks and evergreens, the cottage features all the amenities one could imagine for a much needed getaway. The Story Book Barn was indeed the original barn on the property and has been renovated into a full service cottage. And features a California King Bed with twin sofa pullout. Enjoy meals at the kitchen bar which divides the full service kitchen from the bedroom. The beds face a 55′′ flat screen TV with Dish service. Enjoy the full service kitchen with stove, oven, full size refrigerator. We provide coffee, tea, coffee maker and include eggs, muffins and fresh fruit. We make your meal preparation easy by offering utensils, pots and pans. The private patio from the kitchen offers serenity to enjoy over 5 acres of open views and mountains from the patio. The bathroom offers a full size glass shower and while modest in size offers all the amenities you would need such as toiletries, high quality towels. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### 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) ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90736900/90736809/2d8cf5ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Cottage “Wild Rose” Julian - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=90736809&PinnedHotelID=90736809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27129500/27129422/dc2e73de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Julian, CA Historic Apple & Gold Mine Town A-Frame 1-Bed, Pets Okay Julian - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 403 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=27129422&PinnedHotelID=27129422&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83967400/83967320/85489da4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Tiny House Retreat - 4 Minutes from Village Julian - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 27 reviews £111 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=83967320&PinnedHotelID=83967320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109052500/109052466/8b41d91d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Julian Cafe Couples Cottage - Breakfast Included at The Julian Cafe & Bakery! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.06874,-116.61929&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:urzhEpexfU%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40S%40QBQ%40QBQBQBSBQBQBODQDQBQDODSDOFODQDOFOFQDOHOFOFOFOHMFOHMHOHMFOJKHMHOHKJMJMHKJMJKJKJIJKLMJIJILKJILGJKLGLILILELILGLGLENGLELGLENELCNENELCNCNELANCNALCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDNDLBLDNDLFLDLFNDLFLFLHLDLHLHLFJJLFJHLJJHJJLJJJJHJJJLJJHJJLHLJLHLHLHJHNHLHNHLFNHLFNFNFNFNFNFPFNDNDPFNDNDRDNBPDPDPBNBPBPBRBPBP%40P%40PBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAPAPARAPAPCPARAPCPCPCPCPCPCPEPENCRENEPENGPENEPGNGNGPGLGPGLGNINGLININIJINILILILKLIJKLIJKLKJKJKJKJMHKJKJMHKHMHKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDMBODOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCOEMCOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIKIMIKIMIKKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMIKKMKKIMIMIMKMGOIKIOIOGMIOGOGMGQIMEQGOGOEQEOGQEOEQEOCSEOEQCQCQCQCQCQCQAQCSAQAQAQASAQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-mYyz4g3R9H4KJCoO3vjEIHFybw=) Julian, CA #### What's nearby - Julian Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Julian Historical Society - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Julian Pioneer Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles - William Heise County Park - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles #### Getting around - San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Julian Beer Co. - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca - ‬14 min drive - ‪Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬2 min drive - ‪Julian Cafe & Bakery - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Private Cottage “Storybook Barn”? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Cottage “Storybook Barn”? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Julian Pioneer Museum, Julian Historical Society and Julian Town Hall. Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve and William Heise County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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