VCT#2 Sunshine Retreat -Vintage Camper-Glamping in the Trees

The Sunshine Retreat (Vintage Camper Trailer #2) is a vintage retro camper that offers a complete glamping experience! Located closest to the top of Hideout Mountain, the backdrop of breathtaking views of Lake Henshaw and the surrounding SD Mountain Range will leave you awe inspired. Staying in a little camper has never looked this cool or been this easy! Simply drive-up, park your car and immerse yourself in nature at the San Diego Mountain Lodge. With a mini kitchen, huge private patio space equipped with a BBQ, and a picnic table. To set the nighttime vibe we have a fire pit and string lights.

This is a stationary camper with a full-size bed. But it also has a fold down table to create another bed for two more people. There is a hideaway bathroom with a flushing toilet inside the trailer and an outdoor shower with hot water just steps away.  Parking for any size vehicle.

This is retro camper is just one of the many options to stay at Hideout Mountain. We are a boutique retreat destination on 40 acres of unspoiled wilderness with an unbelievably cool, one-of-a-kind historic bar and grill called Josie’s Hideout Saloon. Open Friday-Sunday till 5, with live music every weekend, weather permitting.

Ask about reserving Josie's Hideout Saloon for your next once-a-year(or lifetime?!) event. No gathering too small! Your live music stage awaits! Your live music stage awaits! Imagine delicious catering options, DJs, a fog machine and disco balls! What are you waiting for?! Sound exciting enough? Keep reading for more details!

Don't think that our backcountry locals are the only wildlife around here! This place is full of wild animals like deer, fox, raccoons, bats, ground squirrels and chipmunks. Keep a steady eye open for rattlesnakes, badgers and mountain lions, oh my! Make some noise so they know you're coming. Be not afraid, they're honestly more scared of us than we are of them! And once night falls, keep your ear's peeled for our local pack of coyotes while you star gaze under some of the darkest skies in San Diego County! We love to encourage our guests to unplug and unwind, but in case you want to Netflix and chill, we have all the modern comforts of home covered here too.

The fully stocked kitchen has all the essentials to cook a delicious home-cooked meal (once you go to the market first!) and a Keurig coffee machine for that morning cup o' joe. There is a shared outdoor fire pit to enjoy the incredible surrounding landscape, and offers the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine after a day of activities with friends and loved ones. Park it right there! Private parking spaces will accommodate any two large vehicles.

Hideout Mountain really is your go-to for the ultimate get away destination for a retreat, festival, reunion or just a romantic weekend with a loved one. Invite your friends and make it more the merrier! We are just 18 minutes from Julian and down the road from the Santa Ysabel Business District. We are also uniquely situated as a hub for popular biking, hiking, boating, fishing and motorcycle riding. Our spacious property is the perfect place to BBQ, entertain, play outdoor games or just relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Henshaw, Palomar Mountain & the spectacular valley below!

We not only have Josie's Hideout Saloon & Grill with it's outdoor live music pavilion, there's also San Diego Mountain Lodge! And with 11 cabins, 2 retro campers and the historic 5 bedroom Adobe Lake View Retreat House, we have over 26 beds that could potentially accommodate over 21 couples and up to 5 singles for a total of nearly 50 people with a few couch crashers! With our expanding campground and RV spaces, even more people could join in on a unique event here just waiting to be organized! Hit us up with any questions. We want to help make your Hideout dreams come true!

► 2 minutes to Lake Henshaw
► 10 minutes to Santa Ysabel
► 18 minutes to Downtown Julian
► 20 minutes to Vulcan Mountain Winery
► 12 minutes to Jeremy's on the Hill
► 30 minutes to Lake Cuyamaca
► 30 minutes to Granite Mountain Trailhead
► 41 minutes to Borrego Springs
► 75 minutes to downtown San Diego

You will have access to the entire cabin, and you are encouraged to walk around the property and explore.

The top attractions to visit in Santa Ysabel are:

Santa Ysabel Mission
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery
Himalaya Mine
Lake Henshaw Resort
Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures
Julian Pie Company
Farmhouse 78
Dudley's Bakery

*There IS cell phone service in the area so you will be able to connect if needed. Some carriers are better than others, you'll find out which one when you're here:)

*Remember Josie's Hideout is only open Friday-Sunday, usually 11-5. There is typically live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The bar closes at dusk and live music cuts off at the same time.

*We do NOT allow pets in the campers, but some of our cabins are pet-friendly for a small pet fee of $35 per pet.

*Guest must supply there own wood for fire pit and charcoal for BBQ. We have a charcoal chimney starter for you at the grill provided.

*There is a small store located at the Lake Henshaw resort just one mile away to purchase wood

*Bring extra blankets if you are bringing kids along with you.

*We now have Starlink Wi-Fi! But as always, we encourage guests to disconnect and explore our surrounding area like they never have before!

*"Get Lost Here & Find Yourself in Nature Again!"