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94% Recommend175 ratings · 135 reviews
We loved camping here!! It was so relaxing, even though it was raining me and my partner were able to keep warm :) the host is very friendly and helpful as well!
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Chelsea W.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2022
Such a cool oasis with some many touches of art and creativity. Truly a labor of love that I feel there and would love to come back and enjoy again. Loved the fire next to the cabana and the koi in the pool.
Craig B.
4 reviews
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· December 2021
This place was magical. We had originally scheduled the bungalow but dawn contacted me to suggest that we switch the the trailer because of how cold it was going to get during our stay… I’m really glad we did. She worked with us when there was some confusion with the website reservation! They were very helpful and it was beautiful
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Rebecca H.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2021
Beautiful space and comfortable stay!
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Theresa S.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2021
The place created by the host was magnificent;
I received more than I imagined
And I thanked the host for sharing, “natural poolside Cabana” on hipcamp, so I could find this getaway from city living.
4 me, the poolside cabana was what I was looking for; a space to feel relaxed enough to create art & stuff & sleep outdoors comfortably.
Much gratitude
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Cat F.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2021
Awesome stay. Super cool host with an awesome spot!
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Daniel P.
3 reviews
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· October 2021
Beautiful place!
Dicky D.
2 reviews
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· September 2021
Great stay at the dome asylum! It was perfect place to pitch our tent and have running water to shower in. The place has nice chill vibes. The chickens wake up early so bring some earplugs.
Stefan E.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2021
The Dome Asylum Punkin Lounge was a lovely place to camp for the weekend. Its in a very calm, laid back area and you can see the stars. Dawn was so nice with check in and showed us the whole property. We even gote late (due to traffic) and she was so nice about check in. Parking is next to the camp site. There are shaded areas and a place for a campfire (for enjoyment, wouldnt work well for cooking). The pool is pleasant too and the chickens are pleasant to watch as they wander around the yard. They did not come into our camp area though - mostly stayed near the hydroponic garden. Overall, wed come back for a longer weekend and to explore the area.
Elizabeth B.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2021
Beautiful, relaxing, and funky. Dawn is incredibly nice, helpful, and chill. Just perfect vibes. I hope to be back again soon :)
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Chelsey D.
3 reviews
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· August 2021
This is a charming little eco-retreat with a sensual natural pool and cabanas and fun sculptures and structures everywhere. Watched a rooster jump up to roost over the trailer each night.
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Sonya U.
5 years on Hipcamp
Dawn and her partner have created a quiet oasis in the outlying town of Ramona, a worthwhile trek to points east in San Diego County on the way to Julian, another outpost established in the mining rush of the mid-to-late 1800s. I especially appreciated Dawn adjusting my stay when I couldn't make my first night out, along with helpful instructions. I was left in peace to enjoy the tranquil poolside cabana, the natural pool and koi, the beautiful plants, the dragonflies darting to and fro, the sound of water, in the shelter and shade with wi-fi and electrical outlets readily available. Raised in the country, personally I found the crowing of the roosters and the chickens running around charming, rather than off-putting. Outside of a recent visit to Lotusland in the Santa Barbara area, I have yet to see a more impressive array of cacti and succulent plants than around their home. The lighting at night, creative installations, are all thoughtful too and add to the ambience. If you want a low-key experience and unobtrusive hosts, they've got the basics covered in a lovely setting that they've created.
Leah E.
2 reviews
Absolutely loved their space, I can’t imagine a more loving way to share what you enjoy with others than the grounds at Dome Asylum. The host were so welcoming and helpful. We felt like our tent spot was private enough and the working toilet is a huge plus. Don’t even get me started on their live pool, but I’ll let you see that for yourself 🖤
Miranda R.
17 reviews
Awesome place. Super quiet and relaxed. Dawn is awesome and we will be staying here again in the future!
Patrick K.
4 years on Hipcamp
Great place to relax, camp and rejuvenate. Dawn was so helpful, kind & welcoming. The peaceful vibe at the goldfish pond & the cabana area was a wonderful place to reset.
Terri H.
2 reviews
Really cool home and very peaceful stay. Thank you so much Dawn for opening up your home to my family! We had a great little stay and loved your beautiful property!
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Matthew H.
2 reviews
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· July 2021
We were so happy with the Dome Asylum! Dawn was an amazing host, and we were close enough to town and friends’ homes, location was perfect. Bummed we didn’t enjoy the natural pool, but it was relaxing for my bf to get some homework done!
Lisa K.
5 years on Hipcamp
We had a wonderful time staying at the Dome Asylum what a great experience thank you so much Dawn, you were a wonderful host!
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Tammy L.
4 years on Hipcamp
This is a great spot and the listing doesn't even do it justice! The site feels fairly private and the cacti around makes it magical. The property has a lot of inspiring objects and the pool setup is very comfortable. We honestly contemplated spending a day chilling by the pool instead of the day trip we had planned. Swimming with fish on a hot day was really nice. Dawn is a wonderful host who made us feel welcome. I definitely recommend and would stay again.
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Sylvan B.
2 reviews
Great place. We went there for Memorial Day getaway with our puppy. There are many animals around. Dawn was friendly and responsive in communication. She greeted us from the gate and showed us around, we really appreciate it. One thing with camping here is there are many dog barking and howling at night, the rooster crowing around 3am in the morning. Bring some noise cancellation plugs, or get them at the CVS in the town will help.
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Lucio C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Dawn greeted us when we got there and showed us around. This place was so quiet and peaceful. One of highlights was the Western Screeching Owl flying over at night and letting his presence be known. The natural pool was a hit with my kid. You are close to some of the best hikes in San Diego. Dawn was also an fascinating person to talk.
Heather S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Nice little getaway. Thank you!
Amber R.
2 reviews
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· May 2021
Peaceful, out of the way. Worthwhile stop for anyone in the area.
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Christopher I.
2 reviews
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· May 2021
Group trip ·
Dome Asylum Sweet Orchard Spot
Nice spot to group camp (I had 6 ppl). Host amenities: common area/seating area, shower/flushable tiolet, fresh eggs ($), and onsite parking. You can feed fish in the pool-pond and birds. There are chickens and roosters that roam around. You are camping on grass so make sure to bring waterproof gear bc things will get dewy/muddy in the night. Also bring earplugs bc the roosters like to have long distance conversations with other roosters in the area. Lol. She even let me feed one! Fun night highly recommend!
Andrea U.
5 reviews
Good people! And the property felt communal and private. The swimming pond/pool was awesome FYI Not everything you read advertised or in comments may be up and running at the moment (pumpkin patch).
Chase G.
5 years on Hipcamp
At first glance, Dome Asylum comes across as a charming little self-sufficient homestead. Dawn met us at the gate, let us in, and gave us the tour of the eclectic property. Everything seemed to be as advertised. We went to sleep that first night, around 9 PM. It was pretty cold for SoCal, dipping into the low 40s, but the bed was relatively comfortable and between us we managed to stay warm enough to get to sleep. "Well... it was on a site called HipCamp, anyway, so we might as well embrace it. At least we aren't sleeping on the ground," we told ourselves. If you look at the property description, Dawn makes brief mention of waking to the sound of a rooster, and indeed we did... at 3:27 AM, by the rooster crowing right behind our cabana. Then the other on-site rooster crowed, and a neighboring rooster, and another, and another... This went on ALL NIGHT and EVERY NIGHT. We pushed through the madness, getting 15-20 minutes of sleep between rooster concerts. And let's not forget the feral cat (we assume) that joined us in bed around 1:00, which hissed and took a swing at us when we tried to shoo it away. Once the sun was up, we staggered to the shower (one of the pleasantries, even with the cobwebs - it was nice and hot). I would say that the bathroom facilities were decent and had very little to nothing to complain about there. After we got ready for the day, we started to make the bed. I think we counted 4 earwigs snuggled up in the covers that morning.
Multiply this by 3 nights (we had reserved 4), and you could probably estimate the level of near insanity we had reached. Needless to say, we booked other accommodations for night #4.
I should also mention the condition of the "natural pool." Natural would be a good description, for sure. When we booked this trip, we thought it would be great to cool our feet in after a long day on the trails. But at first sight of this algae filled, glorified fish tank, we wanted nothing to do with it. Combine that with three semesters of microbiology classes, and there was no way I was letting either of us get any exposed skin near that thing. The fish did seem healthy, though.
And, look... I get it... it is called the "Hippie Homestead." It isn't supposed to be a Hilton., right? I absolutely agree. But you are hosting people that are paying you, with their money, to stay on your property. At least TRY to make your guests more comfortable. Make them want to come back. Be a little more forthcoming and detailed with information about crowing roosters and possible creepy-crawlies sharing a bed with you. If you notice it's cold at night (or has the potential to be), have some extra blankets available for your guests; and maybe not wait until after they've already shivered for two nights. A mini-fridge costs maybe $80-100, and would serve guests well, should they want to use the grill but might happen to need a place to keep their food and drink cold.
I think that, overall, the toughest part of this experience to swallow was the brilliant potential this place has, that isn't being realized. As my partner and I lay in bed that 4th night, in our clean white-sheeted bed, with fluffy pillows, full kitchen, and flat screen TV, in a place that we paid only $20 more per night for, that was our main topic of discussion. Had I only paid $25-35 per night for this, I would gladly thought of it more as a campsite, and have been way more understanding.
James V.
5 years on Hipcamp
Returning campers. Dawn is a great communicator. Love the chill vibe. Someday I’ll actually immerse myself fully in the green pool but at least I dangled my feet in it this time - very refreshing! Looking forward to post-Covid hanging around the pool with others enjoying the bbq grill and fire-sculptures. Only bummer: the incredibly gorgeous roosters who can’t tell time and crow occasionally in the middle of the night - bring earplugs.
April A.
3 reviews
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· April 2021
Dawn welcomed me and reviewed the site with me . Everything is exactly as it is described on the website . Ramona, CA. Is a beautiful city . I definitely recommend Dawn’s place for your next SoCal visit
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Mohammed H.
8 reviews
This was a sweet spot to set up for a few days! I felt like I was in the tropics, with the greenery and citrus blossoms in the yard.
Both Dawn and her partner were lovely and warm, and their little dog was super sweet and checked up on us.
We were here for Easter and stashed eggs around the yard for my kiddo to hunt down; it was perfect.
Alegre F.
4 years on Hipcamp
This is such an awesome camp spot if in the San Diego area! I will definitely be back when coming to town.
Shandra S.
6 reviews
Location
Ramona, San Diego, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Dawn S.
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