Title: Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=116697981&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym Cottage in San Marcos with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym ![Property grounds - Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116700000/116698000/116697981/624f58e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116700000/116698000/116697981/73e50784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116700000/116698000/116697981/3c648bde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116700000/116698000/116697981/6606d700.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116700000/116698000/116697981/w2400h1599x0y1-9fed1de8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £304 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan ## 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. ### Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym Welcome to Casa Grotto, a one-of-a-kind hillside retreat perched 800 feet above sea level with breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean—from La Jolla all the way to the San Clemente Islands. Nestled on the lush green mountainside above Lake San Marcos, this private stone studio offers a peaceful escape where coastal serenity meets natural design. Built into the hill using real stone from a 1970s dynamite blast, Casa Grotto is as unique as it gets. Inside, you’ll find organic materials, arched windows, and warm, modern finishes that honor the land it was built on. The space features a queen bed, full kitchen with concrete countertops and filtered water, a private gym, and a truly memorable stone shower—accessed from the bed area and illuminated by natural light from above. Casa Grotto is perfect for solo travelers or couples seeking a calm, inspiring space to recharge. We’re just 4 miles from Cal State San Marcos—ideal for visiting parents, faculty, or alumni—15 miles from the Escondido wineries, and only 20 minutes from the coast and local beaches. If you're planning a beach day, we’re happy to provide surfboards and beach towels upon request. And don’t be surprised if our two friendly boxers stop by—they supervised the entire remodel and will gladly try to join your stay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88940000/88939600/88939547/w1160h870x0y4-9ad35fa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintage Airstream Trailer in the Hills of San Marcos! 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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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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=33.11371,-117.22458&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wkciErlnjU%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBQDQBQDQDOBSDODOFQDOFQDOFOFQFMFQFMHOFOHMFOHOHMHMHOHMHKJMHKJMHKLMHKJKJKLKJKJIJKLIJILKLGLIJGLILILELILGNGLELELENGLENELCNCLENCNCLCNCNANCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNBLDNDLFLDLDNDLFLFLHLDLHLHLFLHJFLJLHJHLJJHJJJJJJJJJJJLJJHLJJHLHJHNJLHLHLFNHNFLHNFNFLFPHLDPFNFNDPFNDPDNDNDRBNDPDPBPBPBPBPBPBPBR%40P%40P%40PBP%3FP%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FPAPAR%3FPCRAPAPAPCPCPCRCPCPCPCNEREPCNEPEPENENGPENGPGNENINGNGNGNILGNINGLINILKLILILILKJILKJKLKJKJKJKJKJKHMHKJMHMHKHMFMHMHMFMFMHMDMFODMFMDMDODMDODMBODO%40MDOBOBO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAOCM%3FOCOAOCMCOEOAMEOCMEOEMEOEMEMGMEOGMEMIMGMGMIKIMGMIMIKIMKKIKIKKMKKKKKIKMMIKKMIKKMIMIMIMIMIOIMGOIOGMIOGOGOGOGOGOEQGOEQGOEOEQCQEOEQCSEOCQCQCQCSCQAQAQCQAQASAQAS%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yfkXsZGVU2jrobXU9NO4GLBRA7k=) San Marcos, CA #### What's nearby - Lake San Marcos Executive Course \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park \- 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile - St. Mark Golf Club \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - LEGOLAND® California \- 11 min drive \- 7.0 miles - Carlsbad State Beach \- 15 min drive \- 9.9 miles #### Getting around - Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 23 min drive - Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive - ‪St. Mark Executive Course & Tap In Tavern - ‬3 min drive - ‪Senor Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym? ### How much is parking at Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym? ### What time is check-in at Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym? ### What time is check-out at Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym? ### Where is Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Grotto, 1 Bed Stone Cave Cottage, Panoramic Ocean View, Stone Shower, & Gym Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobby B. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unbelievable property with the BEST view! I would rent this property over and over again. My girlfriend and I had the best experience! The property is immaculate and the view is absolutely stunning. The grotto house is first class, and I highly recommend renting it. ##### Bobby B. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle H. 24 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique Property! My wife and I had an amazing stay. The hosts did a remarkable job turning the mountainside into a comfortable and homey rental. We enjoyed the visits from their happy doggos. Thanks! ##### Kyle H. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brookellyn J. 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This might be one of the best VRBOs I’ve stayed in. I’m not sure what was more stunning…. The views or the unit itself. The dogs were so very sweet and the attention to detail to ensure the stay went well was noticeable. Host was super communicative and attentive. Will be staying here again. BOOK NOW if you’re on the fence! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d508b9ad-21c2-403e-960e-9cbab916e75b-1760364440595.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Brookellyn J. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica R. 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is such a unique property. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway, this is your spot! The views were amazing that little house itself is completely made of stone and absolutely perfect in every way. We didn’t use the outdoor shower, but it was very cute and I will definitely use it next time we come back and we will definitely be back. ##### Jessica R. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ---