Title: Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat 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 # Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat Lakefront holiday home with sauna and Hot tub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112887400/112887368/7e688d60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112887400/112887368/c49ea77b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112887400/112887368/61a969ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112887400/112887368/1ebebaee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112887400/112887368/79e6a954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden at Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Hot tub - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat New Listing! Welcome to your Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat. This Ultra Private, Corner Lot Home completely surrounded by large mature trees and backs up to the Cleveland National Forest. This spacious estate will host your Family Vacation or Small Group. This Single Level "Ranch Style" property sitting on well over an acre of land boasts an expansive backyard with loads of things to entertain for everyone as it is designed for the perfect "Staycation." Under the massive Backyard Patio feature, we've created outdoor seating/dining for up to 16 people. There is also a large BBQ island featuring a Natural Gas BBQ, a beverage refrigerator and an outdoor cooktop for entertaining outdoors overlooking the beautiful hillside surroundings. Pamper your family or group with the Large "Cedaroma" Hot Sauna, with seating for up to 12 people. Just outside the Sauna you can heat up the evening chill with our Large 10 person Jacuzzi Spa, which overlooks the large 6 Hole Putting Green, great entertainment for the whole Family or Group. Nestled within the trees on the rear banks of the property is a Large lighted Treehouse for the kids overlooking the entire backyard and our newly installed Natural Rock Waterfall and 6 Hole Putting Green. Water cascading down the slope, adding a natural ambience to your experience of this beautiful outdoor space. At the base of the Waterfall, we've installed a Natural Gas Firepit with enough seating for your entire group to sit around the fire telling stories, making S'Mores and making memories. (Please bring your own firewood and Fire Starter) Adjacent to the firepit you can test your skills in the Horseshoe pit. Inside we have designed a custom Game Room with Billiards and Ping Pong with a 75" HD Smart TV with Netflix. Throughout the home is 1000 MBPS WIFI. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 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. - Accessible parking space - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Golf - Table tennis ### 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) ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18969000/18968910/170b9396.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect for 2 Families or a small group wanting to stay under one roof Lake Elsinore - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=18968910&PinnedHotelID=18968910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111750100/111750095/f6c92e73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4BR, Pool,Spa, Mini Golf, A+ House Lake Elsinore - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=111750095&PinnedHotelID=111750095&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90160000/90158500/90158446/6ee47f0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity On Cross Hill Menifee - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 7.2 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=90158446&PinnedHotelID=90158446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968200/18968123/6696cc91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large family Gathering? 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 65-199, 002838 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.675476,-117.40475&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ybqlEtrqkU%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%40QBQ%40QBSBQ%40QBQBQDQBQBSDODQBQFQDODODQFOFQDOFOFQFMHQFMFOHOFMHOHOHKHOHMJMHMJMHKJMJKJKJKHKLKJIJMLIJILKJGLILILIJGLILGLGNGLGLELGNELENELELENCNCLENCNCLANCNANCN%3FLANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBNBLDNBLBNDLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFJHLFLHLHJHLFLJJHLHJLJHJJJJJJJJJJJLHJJLHLJLHNHLHJHNFNHLHNFNFLHPFLFPFNDNFPDNFPDNDNDPDPDPBPDPBPDPBP%40PBPBPBR%40P%40PBP%40R%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FPAR%3FPAPARCPAPARCPCPCPAPCPERCPENCPEPEPEPENEPGNEPGNENGPGNGNINGNGLININGLINILILILKLILKLIJKLKJKJKJKJKJKJKJMHKHMJMFKJMFMHMFKHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMDOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOCOAOCMAOCOCMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMIKGMIMGMKKGMKKIMIKKKKMKIKKKKKKKKMIKKMIMKMIMIMIMIOIMGOIOGMGOIOGOGOGQEOGOGQEOEQEOGQCQEQEOCQCQESCQCQAQCQCQASCQAQASAQ%3FQASAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=s-sypgYeRQQHQXR_gCrndMT5ra4=) Lake Elsinore, CA #### What's nearby - Lake Elsinore - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles - Skull Canyon Zipline - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles - Lake Elsinore City Hall - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles - Lake Elsinore Casino - 12 min drive - 9.9 miles - Lake Elsinore Storm, The Diamond - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles #### Getting around - Perris Station - 22 min drive - Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive - ‪El Comal - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### How much is parking at Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat located? > This family-friendly Lake Elsinore holiday home is located on a lake, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Elsinore, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lakepoint Park and Lake Elsinore City Hall. Skull Canyon Zipline and Total Care Family Medical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cory S. 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place. Friendly, helpful host. Lots of books, games activities. Only drawback was location of master bath and half bath were unavailable to others unless you go through the bedroom. One full bath for use to 3 bedrooms with sleeping space for 8 people was a little inconvenient ##### Cory S. 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