Accomodation Ideas
First things first:
(1) This is not a traditional wedding venue and Santa Ysabel/Julian are sleepy small towns.
(2) Fall is the busiest time in Santa Ysabel and Julian. Although October 31 - November 2 are at the tail end of apple picking time, Alexa and Matt are told that accommodations book up quickly and far in advance for the fall months. Please plan accordingly if you are set on spending the night in a room with a bed, a sink, etc.
Vacation Rentals Nearby
1. Julian Pie Co. Family's Vacation Rental
Second closest to the venue. Technically can walk, except the roads are dark and windy. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. $450 for the weekend. She says it comes with pie and cider. Please share!
(760)310-8587 smothersfamily@aol.com
Brandi Smothers is the manager and it is about $450 for 2 nights.
2. White Colonial Home on 41 Acres (Sleeps 14)
7 bedrooms and 5.5 baths
This is a gorgeous option, and Alexa’s mom wanted her to have the wedding there (despite the fact it does not appear they allow weddings). $950 per night and 2 night minimum. Not walking distance, but about 3.5 miles and 7 minutes to the venue. I bet with an air mattress or a few, 1/2 the guests can stay here and make it very affordable. Maybe the group that rents this house will let Alexa get ready for the wedding there!!!
3. The Nest (Sleeps 10)
1952 Cottage for Rent
3 beds/ 2 bath
http://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentalReview-g32545-d6466493-Cottage_With_Panoramic_Views_Guest_House_Spa-Julian_California.html
4. Modern Style Cabin (Sleeps up to 8)
2 bed/2 bath Cabin http://www.vrbo.com/569914#location
Located closer to Julian and about 6 miles from the venue.
5. The Artist's Loft (sleeps up to 5)
(760) 765-0765 http://www.artistsloft.com/artistsloft/
Includes free range eggs for your first breakfast. Their site states the rate is $620 for two weekend nights.
6. Sacred Mountain Retreat (sleeps 14 in beds)
7 bedroons/3.5 baths. Gorgeous estate with a barn, decks, saline pool. A bit on the fancy side.
7. Cathleen's Country Cottage (Sleeps 6)
One bedroom & 1 bathroom with 2 full size futons in the living area. $150- $165 per night.
8. Chez Pomme (Sleeps 7-8)
Victorian house closer to William Heise County Park and a bit east of Downtown Julian. 3 bed/2.5 ba. $715.00 for 2 nights.
Hotels and B&Bs in Wynola & Julian
In approximate order of proximity to venue
1. The Apple Tree Inn
4360 Hwy 78, Julian, CA 92036 (760) 765-0222
email JulianAppletree@aol.com julianappletreeinn.webs.com
Pets accepted. Less costly than Julian and closer to the Zanolli/Austin wedding. (The rates are about $132 /night as of 8/2/2014 for two beds and tax).
Reviews indicate it is a bit outdated. 16 rooms and a pool. It is the closest hotel/motel option to the wedding venue.
**Note: The property owner will not work with Alexa to reserve a block of rooms because in his words: "A wedding screwed me last week." He seems less than accommodating. Although it is very convenient location wise, caveat emptor.
2. Julian Lodge
4th & C Streets, Julian, CA 92036
760-765-1420 http://www.julianlodge.com/
More modern accommodations. Website states: Double-double rooms $105-150/night, King and King Suite rooms, Queen room $85-$120/night.
*Alexa booked a Queen Deluxe room for Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Room is $149 with AAA discount (also offer Senior discounts). As of 9/19/2014 there are 3 Queen rooms ($120/night prior to AAA or Senior discount) and one Queen Deluxe room available. If calling before 10/1/2014, reference to Alexa Zanolli when making a reservation for November 1 because the rooms are being held exclusively for her guests until 10/1.
3. Julian Country Inn
2343 Sunset View Dr., Julian, CA 92036 (4.4 miles from venue)
(760)765-4838 www.juliancountryinn.com
Rates- 2nights at $95 per night and one night when available st $95-125. Also a King Suite that sleeps up to 6 people (3 beds) at $130/ night for 2 nights and when available one night at $130-155.
4. Orchard Hill Country Inn
2502 Washington St., Julian CA 92036
(760)765-1700 http://www.orchardhill.com/
All rooms only have 1 bed. Rates range from $195- $450 (for AAA Four Diamond Cottage Rooms) per night. 2 night minimum stay and that includes full breakfast, afternoon hors d'oeuvres with wine and beer and a 4 course dinner during the stay.
5. Oak Hills Farm B&B Inn
2333 Sunset View Dr., Julian, CA 92036
5 miles from venue.
6. Shadow Mountain Ranch
2771 Frisius Rd, Julian CA 92036
6 Miles from Venue. Great Trip Advisor Reviews.
7. Pine Hills Lodge
2960 La Posada Way, Julian CA 92036 760-765-1100
Individual lodge and cabin rooms. Lodge rooms $95/night snf 2 person cabins range from $125-140/night. The Bluebird cabin is $180/night and sleeps 6. Northstar cabin sleeps 4 for $190/night and Pine Cone 2 sleeps 4 at $160/night.
8. Julian Gold Rush Hotel B&B
On Mainstreet in the heart of Downtown Julian.
Rates October 31-Nov.2: $155/night 1 bed on second floor, first floor rooms $165, Patio cottage $190, Honeymoon house $210.
www.julianhotel.com julianhotel@gmail.com
9. Wikiup B&B
1645 Whispering Pines Dr. 1-800-694-5487 www.wikiupbnb.com
1 mile east of downtown Julian (about 7-8 miles from wedding venue). Quirky inn with rates for rooms advertised as $185-195/night depending on the room.
10. Pheasant Hill Cabin
Sleeps 4. In a neighborhood near Downtown Julian (east of wedding venue by 7miles).
Listed as $82/night with a $20 cleaning fee (so should come to $182 for 2 nights).
*There are many many more and depending on your preferences and transportation options, the couple are happy to suggest other lodging locations. Google searching works well too.
Campgrounds & Vintage Trailer Park & RV Parks
1. William Heise County Park. From junction of Highway 79 & Pine Hills Road (1 mile west of the town of Julian), head 2 miles south on Pine Hills Rd. to Frisius Rd., then head east for 2 miles. Trailer sites, cabins, restrooms with showers, a caravan camping area, individual tent sites. Fourteen, 224-square feet comfortable cabins. Each cabin offers wifi Internet access, insulation, interior lighting, table and chairs, a food pantry, and a large sitting room.
2. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/parks/Camping/heise.html
3. Pinezanita. http://pinezanita.com/ Cottages $145 per night. Camping $26 per vehicle. 4446 Hwy 79.
4. **Pinecrest Retreat. Hipster friendly retreat where the accommodations are vintage trailers!!! You can also bring a tent. The trailers are vintage Airstream International trailers sleeping 1-4 guests with cost ranging from $70-$100 per night. All come with linens, bathrooms with flush toilets, small showers and running water. https://pinecrestretreat.squarespace.com/#itemId=518175a5e4b085d260ae0b07