Title: The Ultimate Escape – Pool, Slide, Gym + Games! 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 # The Ultimate Escape – Pool, Slide, Gym + Games! ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90127300/90127214/7a753bb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90127300/90127214/25ecb3f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90127300/90127214/f6736856.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90127300/90127214/80932c5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90127300/90127214/7e2d6e06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the rolling hills of East San Diego County, this tropical paradise awaits. With a waterslide, pool, jacuzzi, tiki bar with BBQ grill and outdoor TV - every corner of the home has been expertly designed to provide a getaway experience like no other. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16 ## Popular amenities - - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### The Ultimate Escape – Pool, Slide, Gym + Games! Get ready for your next epic vacation! With a waterslide, pool, spa, tiki bar, fire pit, and games galore, you’ll have your own private tropical paradise! Challenge the crew to a game of billiards or ping pong, sweat it out in the gym, or host your next backyard bbq. There's room for up to 16 guests with plenty of entertainment options for kids and adults-so whether it’s a big family trip or a group retreat, everyone’s covered. Plus, you’ll be a quick drive from all the San Diego hot spots! The space This spot is the real deal!. Tucked in the hills of El Cajon, it’s all about the backyard-think private pool, relaxing spa, waterslide, and loads of space to kick back or play. This home has vacation vibes written all over it. Inside, the main level brings everyone together. The open layout connects the sleek kitchen, 8 seat dining table, and a comfy living room that’s perfect for movie nights or chilling by the fireplace. Head upstairs and you'll find four private bedrooms, with a fifth downstairs. There’s plenty of space for the whole crew. Sleeping arrangements are super flexible: ☆ Main Suite: King bed, twin bed + extra twin roll-away ☆ Bedroom 2: Queen bed ☆ Bedroom 3: Twin over twin bunk + queen bed ☆ Bedroom 4: King bed + twin over twin bunk bed ☆ Bedroom 5 (downstairs): King bed Every bedroom has its own Smart TV and ample storage, so you’ll feel settled in no time. There's an extra full bathroom upstairs, too, with a tub/shower combo. Now, the backyard? It can’t be beat! A pool that can be heated (yes, even in winter), waterslide, hot tub, tiki bar, BBQ grill, shaded outdoor dining, fire pit, playground, and space to serve up a volleyball or badminton match. Add in an outdoor TV, garage gym, and ping pong, and you've got something for everyone. Other great features: ☆ Fast Wi-Fi, cable, and Smart TVs throughout ☆ Two workstations if you need to sneak in a little laptop time ☆ Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need ☆ Fresh sheets, towels, and bath essentials ☆ Gated driveway + garage—parking for up to 8 ☆ Basketball hoop, pool toys, floaties, and more ☆ Washer & dryer for easy laundry days Whether you're coming to relax, entertain, or just enjoy time with friends and family—this place has you covered. Guest access You’ll have the whole place to yourself—including the garage, driveway, awesome outdoor spaces, and laundry area. Everything is yours to enjoy! Got any special requests? Just let us know! Other things to note \* We follow enhanced cleaning protocols between stays, with extra attention to high-touched surfaces. \* The home has central heating and AC to keep you comfortable year-round. \* This is a family-friendly neighborhood, so please keep noise down during quiet hours, especially at night. \* Hosting an event? Let us know in advance—as approval and extra fees apply. \* Pool heating is available up to 82°F for $100/day minimum (based on current SDGE rates so please inquire about pricing prior to booking). Spa heating is always free \* A $100 pet fee per pet applies (up to 2 small dogs) to cover deep cleaning after checkout. \* After 14 guests, there’s a $50 per night fee for each additional guest. \* Early check-in or late check-out must be requested at least 24 hours ahead and depends on our cleaning schedule. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool toys - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Gym - Table tennis - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 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 are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 Lakeside is home to this holiday home. Boomers El Cajon and Regal Parkway Plaza are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Water Conservation Garden and P2K Range. Travelling with kids? Consider Computer Museum of America and Viejas Bowl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. [Visit our Lakeside travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lakeside.dx177691) [View more Holiday homes in Lakeside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lakeside-Private-Holiday-Homes.d177691-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.845165,-116.896065&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k%7DngEjgnhU%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40S%40QBS%40QBQBQBQ%40QBQDQBQDQBQDODQDQDODOFQDOFQDOFOFOFOHOFOFMHOHOFMHMHOHMHKJMHMJMHKJMJKJKJKHKLKJKJILKJILIJKLGLILGLIJGLGNILGLELENGLELENELGNCLCNCLENCNALENANANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40N%40LDN%40NBLDNBNBLBLFNDLDNDLFLDLDLFNHLFJFLHLFLHLFJJLHJHLJJHJJLJHJJJLJHJJLHJJLHLJLHJHLHNHLFLHNHNFLFNHNFNFNFNDNFPFNDPDNDNDPDPDNBPDPBPDPBPBP%40PBPBP%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%3FP%40P%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAP%3FPAPARAPCRAPCPCPAPCPCPEPCPENCRENEPENEPENEPGNGNEPGNGNGNINGLGNINILGNILINIJILKLILKLIJKLIJMJKJIJMJKJKHMHKJMHKHMHMHMFMHKFMFOHMDMFMDMFODMDODMDMDOBOBMDOBO%40MDO%40O%40O%40O%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOAOAOAMEOAOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMEOIMGKGMIMGMIMIKIMIKKMIKIKKMKIKKKKKKKKMIKKMIMKMIMIKIOIMGOIMIOGOGMIOGOGOGOEQGOEOGQEOEQEOEQEOCSEOCQEQCQAQCQCQCQAQCSAQASAQ%3FQAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9REyn8hkJK7NylxG8_DeqzC5KBo=) El Cajon, CA ### What's nearby - Lake Jennings - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Shadow Mountain Community Church - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles - Barona Casino - 16 min drive - 10.5 miles - Sycuan Casino - 19 min drive - 13.9 miles - San Diego State University - 19 min drive - 16.5 miles ### Getting around - El Cajon Transit Center Station - 11 min drive - San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 31 min drive - San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 14 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Denny's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive - ‪Eastbound Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Ultimate Escape – Pool, Slide, Gym + Games! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is The Ultimate Escape – Pool, Slide, Gym + Games! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Ultimate Escape – Pool, Slide, Gym + Games!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Ultimate Escape – Pool, Slide, Gym + Games!? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Ultimate Escape – Pool, Slide, Gym + Games! located? > Located in Lakeside, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Jennings, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Art World Western Heritage Gallery and Shadow Mountain Community Church. Boomers El Cajon and Parkway Plaza 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 ## The Ultimate Escape – Pool, Slide, Gym + Games! Reviews 9.6 ### 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 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun F. 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Reunion My 3 sisters, their 5 littles and my parents all met up here to have a lovely time. Pool was a hit. Lots of fun games. The kitchen is well equipt, and so much room. Decor is cute and space is very conducive to making memories. Popping into San Diego proper is not bad, 20-25 minutes to all of the attractions. This property is lovely. ##### Shaun F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James E. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Tons of games ##### James E. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loni L. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect paradise Literally perfect getaway house! Clean, beautiful and extremely fun! Everyone loved it! Highly recommend booking. ##### Loni L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly H. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place! Had a wonderful time at this property with lots of activities to keep kids entertained. They thought of details and were very responsive when we arrived and didn’t have internet or heated pool. They worked hard over the holiday to make sure we were comfortable. Thank you! ##### Holly H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paula c. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome property!! Very nice, extremely clean, very well equipped. Can’t go wrong with this place we had a great time highly recommend east check in hosts were great couldn’t have asked more from a property we will definitely be back!!! ##### paula c. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane R. 20 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything about this place is perfect Our family of 10 thoroughly enjoyed staying here. We almost don't want to leave! We will definitely come back and book Casey's home again and again! Thanks Casey for having us! From: Roberts Family ##### Diane R. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivian D. 16 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Staycation This place is amazing!!! All the amenities and the place was serene! Casey we absolutely the best!! Even with all my questions lol. I would definitely make a return trip. ##### Vivian D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Djanira L. 22 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay This place was amazing for our family vacation. Our group ranged in age from 6 to 64 years old and it fit the bill. Simply amazing. We brought our own games which we didn’t even use since the house had a pool table and a variety of different games. The house was bigger than expected! So comfortable. We also added the pool heat and it was well worth the cost. The pool slide was a cherry on top.Beds were also very comfortable and we all had a great nights sleep. I really appreciated the labels in the kitchen which helped us avoid mundanely opening cabinets/drawers to look for an item. They also had a good number of seasoning available. That’s usually something we have to buy.The neighborhood is quiet and added to our peace and relaxation. For families and groups looking for a quiet and safe rental, this house is in a great location. The street is also aesthetically pleasing.Communication with the property manager was very easy and prompt. 10/10 would stay again. ##### Djanira L. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie S. 20 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely a gem! We booked this last minute and everything was perfect! Casey was very quick to respond and the house is amazingly beautiful and well-designed! We will come back again here! :) ##### Stephanie S. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike J. 21 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home! Amazing host! The property is spacious and clean. The home has a wonderful backyard with a pool, hot tub, fire pit, and tiki bar. My family also enjoyed the pool table in the living room and the ping pong table in the garage. The kitchen has all the essentials to cook meals. The host was so nice and welcoming! Our stay was perfect! I highly recommend this amazing home and amazing host! ##### Mike J. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sasha-Kaye G. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Bad start but great trip We had a lot of issues during check in. The gate was padlocked and we were not provided the code. The power was not turned on during our arrival, and we had to wait over an hour for it to be fixed. This caused us to miss an excursion as we were planning to drop off our things and immediately go there. The property managers were mostly easy to get a hold of and attended to all of our problems as quickly as they could. Overall the stay was amazing and everyone in my party had a great time. The property looks just like the pictures! ##### Sasha-Kaye G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce M. 27 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Almost perfect The property is beautiful and has everything you would want for a vacation home. The property owner was easy to communicate with. We were six adults and three small children. The house and yard were perfect for us. Our only complaint would be the dogs next door barking at us every time we were at the pool and the fact the owner does not allow anyone outside after 9:00. The adults had quiet conversation outside one night after 9:00 and we received a text from the owner saying it was quiet time, which we were observing. ##### Bruce M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rina S., Los Angeles 4 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### A nice oasis house The house has great features and bedrooms. The layout is quite convenient and is a great place to get away. Pros - outdoor space, lots of activities built within the house, clean and spacious. Kitchen area is especially nice with really good knives for cooking and higher end appliances, dishes, utensils. Nice towels, sheets etc Cons - having to be mindful of noise after 9pm, large barking dogs right next door, a few snafus with things broken or breaking (but mostly remedied during our stay), water taking quite some time to heat (inside and out), extra costs needed for heating pool and spa, higher end cost for what it actually is. However, all in all, if you are looking for a place to just get away and do things in the house, this place could be for you. ##### Rina S. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Leah H. 23 Jul 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Horrible Host Canceled our stay within hours of scheduled arrival on Wedding Night We were so excited to stay in this home as the reviews were great & the pictures looked lovely. My husband and I were getting married at the courthouse with family coming to stay with us. We got permission from the host to have additional family come for an evening bbq & then they would return the next day to enjoy the pool. Unfortunately I woke up, ON MY WEDDING DAY, to find that my reservation was CANCELED within hours of our arrival. I was shocked to say the least. The host, Casey, said there was a leak in the roof and it needed immediate repair (it wasn’t raining or due to rain in July). She hosts other homes and said that she would do her best to find us another place to stay. Not only did she not do that, but she didn’t answer any of my messages after she canceled on us. She left me and my family with no place to stay on THE VERY SAME DAY we were to arrive. We had other family staying in hotels in the area who had to forfeit their money because we had to find a different house 50 miles away at the last minute. Many of my family was not able to find a place to stay and ended up having to turn around and go home. I was heartbroken, my wedding day ruined. Casey was awful. She was unprofessional and cruel to do this to her guests. My family members reached out to her to see if she would respond since she ghosted me and she did! She just avoided me. No consequence for her actions and no care for other people. AVOID CASEY and any of her homes!!! ##### Leah H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Celina G. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Celina G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023