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Summit Trail Hilltop Retreat

Hosted by Heidi · Jamul, California
5 sites · Lodging · 11 acres
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☀ Welcome to La Selva La Selva means “the jungle” in Spanish. Our 11-acre hilltop homestead sits in the chaparral-covered hills east of San Diego, with views of Lawson Peak, dark skies and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a summit with sweeping 360-degree mountain and valley views. ⛺ Choose your stay Reserve Meadow or Ridge as a private bell-tent site, our cozy Mountain View Cabin, both tents together, or the whole-property retreat. Each tent accommodates up to three guests. The cabin (10' x 12', 120 sq ft) has a full-size bed for two and a provided air mattress for a third guest. Check the capacity and access details of the specific option you book; a single-site reservation does not include the other guest sites. ✓ Bedding included — no linen add-on fee We provide bedding, linens and bath towels for every tent and cabin stay at no extra charge and handle the laundering. Please bring food, personal items, a cooler with ice and sturdy trail shoes. ☀ Amenities and outdoor cooking • Shared enclosed HOT WATER shower and potable well-water sink. • Clean composting toilet for tent guests; the cabin has its own flushing toilet. • Provided camp stoves, cookware, dishes, seating, lighting and picnic/prep space at the tents; the cabin has heating/AC and a double cooktop for outdoor cooking. • Wi-Fi (50 Mbps download, consistent), a shared basketball hoop and our PRIVATE summit trail. • Mountain views, golden-hour skies, stargazing and abundant chaparral wildlife. ⚠ No fires / no hot tub / no pool access No campfires, wood fires, propane fire pits or chimineas anywhere on the property. Outdoor cooking only, using the stoves/cooktop and equipment we provide. The jacuzzi is CLOSED and unavailable; no listing includes hot-tub access. No smoking inside the tents or cabin. Bring your own portable ashtray, fully extinguish cigarettes and never discard them on the ground. The swimming pool and the owners’ house on the property are PRIVATE and are NOT included with any stay. ✓ Pets and guest expectations One well-behaved DOG per booking is welcome for $50 per stay. Sorry, NO CATS on Hipcamp bookings. Add the Pet Fee Extra when booking. Keep dogs leashed, attended and off beds/bedding; bring a pet bed and clean up after them. Only guests included in the booked guest count may visit. Quiet hours are 10 PM–8 AM. Check-in starts at 5 PM; checkout is 10 AM, unless you already have a separately agreed exception. ⛰ A real rural glamping stay Ridge involves an uphill walk with steps from parking. The tents can occasionally receive a slight horse smell from the neighboring ranch; the cabin can have a new-construction smell. Uneven ground, rattlesnakes and other wildlife are part of this natural setting. Supervise children, keep pets close, stay on designated trails and give wildlife space. Coyotes live in the area, so we recommend keeping pets inside at night. Explore Engelmann and coast live oaks, manzanita, toyon, white and black sage, laurel sumac, lemonade berry, California buckwheat and yucca. Listen for coyotes and birdsong and watch for deer, rabbits, quail, roadrunners, hawks, owls and lizards. ☀ Explore nearby Horseback riding at the neighboring ranch, local hiking, wineries, farm stands and Jamul Casino are within reach. Downtown San Diego is approximately 35–40 minutes away; beach travel varies with destination and traffic. Enjoy a nature getaway without being truly remote.

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Lodging

5 sites

Meadow Tent @ The Jungle w/ Private Hiking Trail!

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Bell tent · Sleeps 3 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet
☀ Welcome to our mini “jungle” in east-county Jamul! La Selva means “the jungle” in Spanish. Our 11-acre hilltop homestead offers mountain views, dark skies and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a 360-degree summit viewpoint. About 35–40 minutes from downtown San Diego, with beaches, wineries, farm stands, horseback riding and Jamul Casino within reach. ⛺ Meadow Tent Our spacious bell-tent site sits in the open meadow with mountain views and room to unwind. A full-size bed sleeps two, with a fold-out full-size mattress for a third guest. Maximum 3 guests. Rugs, lanterns, camp chairs, a private picnic table and outdoor prep table, camp stove, cookware, dishes and utensils make this a comfortable glamping stay. Shared facilities include an enclosed HOT WATER shower shed, potable well-water sink and composting toilet. Parking is a short walk from camp. Occasionally a slight smell of horses may drift from the neighbouring ranch with the wind. ✓ Included with every stay All bedding, linens and bath towels are provided at no extra charge. DAP handles the laundering; there is no linen add-on fee. Please bring food, personal items, a cooler with ice, spare fan batteries and sturdy trail shoes. ☀ Enjoy the property Wi-Fi (50 Mbps download, consistent), a shared basketball hoop and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a 360-degree summit viewpoint. This is an 11-acre hilltop homestead in Jamul, about 35–40 minutes from downtown San Diego. ⚠ Important information The swimming pool and the owners’ house on the property are PRIVATE and are NOT included with your stay. NO FIRES anywhere on the property: no campfires, wood fires or propane fire pits. Outdoor cooking only, using the camp stoves/cooktop and equipment we provide. No smoking inside the tents or cabin. Bring your own portable ashtray; never discard cigarettes on the ground and remain extremely fire aware. One well-behaved DOG per booking is welcome for $50 per stay, on-leash and off beds/bedding. Sorry, NO CATS on Hipcamp bookings. Only guests included in the booked guest count may be on the property. Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM. Check-in from 5 PM; checkout by 10 AM, unless you already have a separately agreed exception. This is natural chaparral with uneven trails and wildlife, including rattlesnakes. Supervise children, keep pets close, wear sturdy shoes and leave wildlife alone. Use the trail at your own risk. ⛰ The Jamul landscape Explore real Southern California chaparral: Engelmann and coast live oaks, manzanita, toyon (California holly), white and black sage, laurel sumac, lemonade berry, California buckwheat and Our Lord’s Candle yucca. Enjoy the changing light across the rolling hills and views toward Lawson Peak. ⚠ Wildlife and rural setting Coyotes, mule deer, bobcats, rabbits, quail, roadrunners, hawks, owls, hummingbirds, woodpeckers and lizards share these hills; rattlesnakes and occasional tarantulas are also part of the natural setting. Give wildlife space, watch where you place your hands and feet, and keep pets leashed and children supervised. Coyotes live in the area, so we recommend keeping pets inside at night. This is a rural glamping stay, not an urban hotel.
Short walk to site
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Ridge Tent @ The Jungle w/ Private Hiking Trail!

100%
(4)
Bell tent · Sleeps 3 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet
☀ Welcome to our mini “jungle” in east-county Jamul! La Selva means “the jungle” in Spanish. Our 11-acre hilltop homestead offers mountain views, dark skies and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a 360-degree summit viewpoint. About 35–40 minutes from downtown San Diego, with beaches, wineries, farm stands, horseback riding and Jamul Casino within reach. ⛺ Ridge Tent A PRIVATE bell tent higher on the hill, close to the summit trail, with mountain views and open skies. A full-size bed sleeps two, with a fold-out full-size mattress for a third guest. Maximum 3 guests. Your site includes rugs, lighting, camp chairs, a picnic table, outdoor prep table, provided camp stove, cookware, dishes and utensils. Shared facilities include an enclosed HOT WATER shower shed, potable well-water sink and composting toilet. ⚠ The Ridge requires a genuine uphill walk with steps from parking; it may not suit guests with mobility limitations. Occasionally a slight smell of horses may drift from the neighbouring ranch with the wind. ✓ Included with every stay All bedding, linens and bath towels are provided at no extra charge. DAP handles the laundering; there is no linen add-on fee. Please bring food, personal items, a cooler with ice, spare fan batteries and sturdy trail shoes. ☀ Enjoy the property Wi-Fi (50 Mbps download, consistent), a shared basketball hoop and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a 360-degree summit viewpoint. This is an 11-acre hilltop homestead in Jamul, about 35–40 minutes from downtown San Diego. ⚠ Important information The swimming pool and the owners’ house on the property are PRIVATE and are NOT included with your stay. NO FIRES anywhere on the property: no campfires, wood fires or propane fire pits. Outdoor cooking only, using the camp stoves/cooktop and equipment we provide. No smoking inside the tents or cabin. Bring your own portable ashtray; never discard cigarettes on the ground and remain extremely fire aware. One well-behaved DOG per booking is welcome for $50 per stay, on-leash and off beds/bedding. Sorry, NO CATS on Hipcamp bookings. Only guests included in the booked guest count may be on the property. Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM. Check-in from 5 PM; checkout by 10 AM, unless you already have a separately agreed exception. This is natural chaparral with uneven trails and wildlife, including rattlesnakes. Supervise children, keep pets close, wear sturdy shoes and leave wildlife alone. Use the trail at your own risk. ⛰ The Jamul landscape Explore real Southern California chaparral: Engelmann and coast live oaks, manzanita, toyon (California holly), white and black sage, laurel sumac, lemonade berry, California buckwheat and Our Lord’s Candle yucca. Enjoy the changing light across the rolling hills and views toward Lawson Peak. ⚠ Wildlife and rural setting Coyotes, mule deer, bobcats, rabbits, quail, roadrunners, hawks, owls, hummingbirds, woodpeckers and lizards share these hills; rattlesnakes and occasional tarantulas are also part of the natural setting. Give wildlife space, watch where you place your hands and feet, and keep pets leashed and children supervised. Coyotes live in the area, so we recommend keeping pets inside at night. This is a rural glamping stay, not an urban hotel.
Short walk to site
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers

2 Tents + Cabin @ The Jungle w/ Private Trail!

Cabin · Sleeps 10 · 3 bedrooms · 6 beds · 2 toilets
☀ Welcome to our mini “jungle” in east-county Jamul! La Selva means “the jungle” in Spanish. Our 11-acre hilltop homestead offers mountain views, dark skies and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a 360-degree summit viewpoint. About 35–40 minutes from downtown San Diego, with beaches, wineries, farm stands, horseback riding and Jamul Casino within reach. ⛺ Whole Retreat: Both Tents + Cabin Book the Ridge and Meadow bell tents together with the Mountain View Cabin. Your group has exclusive use of these three accommodation units on the 11-acre hilltop homestead. Each tent has a full-size bed plus a fold-out full-size mattress, rugs, lighting, camp chairs, a picnic table, outdoor prep table, provided camp stove and cookware. The cabin (10' x 12', 120 sq ft) has a full-size bed plus a provided air mattress for a third guest, mini-split heating/AC, mini fridge, kettle/coffee station, covered porch, double cooktop and PRIVATE flush toilet. Shared facilities include an enclosed HOT WATER shower shed, potable well-water sink and composting toilet for the tents. Ridge requires an uphill walk with steps. ⚠ The hot tub/jacuzzi is CLOSED and unavailable. The cabin may retain a slight new-construction smell; a slight horse smell may drift from the neighbouring ranch with the wind. ✓ Included with every stay All bedding, linens and bath towels are provided at no extra charge. DAP handles the laundering; there is no linen add-on fee. Please bring food, personal items, a cooler with ice, spare fan batteries and sturdy trail shoes. ☀ Enjoy the property Wi-Fi (50 Mbps download, consistent), a shared basketball hoop and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a 360-degree summit viewpoint. This is an 11-acre hilltop homestead in Jamul, about 35–40 minutes from downtown San Diego. ⚠ Important information The swimming pool and the owners’ house on the property are PRIVATE and are NOT included with your stay. NO FIRES anywhere on the property: no campfires, wood fires or propane fire pits. Outdoor cooking only, using the camp stoves/cooktop and equipment we provide. No smoking inside the tents or cabin. Bring your own portable ashtray; never discard cigarettes on the ground and remain extremely fire aware. One well-behaved DOG per booking is welcome for $50 per stay, on-leash and off beds/bedding. Sorry, NO CATS on Hipcamp bookings. Only guests included in the booked guest count may be on the property. Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM. Check-in from 5 PM; checkout by 10 AM, unless you already have a separately agreed exception. This is natural chaparral with uneven trails and wildlife, including rattlesnakes. Supervise children, keep pets close, wear sturdy shoes and leave wildlife alone. Use the trail at your own risk. ⛰ The Jamul landscape Explore real Southern California chaparral: Engelmann and coast live oaks, manzanita, toyon (California holly), white and black sage, laurel sumac, lemonade berry, California buckwheat and Our Lord’s Candle yucca. Enjoy the changing light across the rolling hills and views toward Lawson Peak. ⚠ Wildlife and rural setting Coyotes, mule deer, bobcats, rabbits, quail, roadrunners, hawks, owls, hummingbirds, woodpeckers and lizards share these hills; rattlesnakes and occasional tarantulas are also part of the natural setting. Give wildlife space, watch where you place your hands and feet, and keep pets leashed and children supervised. Coyotes live in the area, so we recommend keeping pets inside at night. This is a rural glamping stay, not an urban hotel.
Short walk to site
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers

Both Glamp Tents @ La Selva w/ Private Trail!

Bell tent · Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 toilet
☀ Welcome to our mini “jungle” in east-county Jamul! La Selva means “the jungle” in Spanish. Our 11-acre hilltop homestead offers mountain views, dark skies and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a 360-degree summit viewpoint. About 35–40 minutes from downtown San Diego, with beaches, wineries, farm stands, horseback riding and Jamul Casino within reach. ⛺ Both Tents: Ridge + Meadow Book both bell-tent sites together: the Ridge tent up the hill by the summit trail and the Meadow tent below. Your group has private use of both tent sites. Sleeps up to 6, maximum 3 per tent. The cabin is NOT included and may host other guests. Each tent has a full-size bed plus a fold-out full-size mattress, rugs, lighting, camp chairs, its own picnic table, prep table, provided camp stove, cookware, dishes and utensils. Shared facilities include an enclosed HOT WATER shower shed, potable well-water sink and composting toilet. Ridge requires an uphill walk with steps. Occasionally a slight smell of horses may drift from the neighbouring ranch with the wind. ✓ Included with every stay All bedding, linens and bath towels are provided at no extra charge. DAP handles the laundering; there is no linen add-on fee. Please bring food, personal items, a cooler with ice, spare fan batteries and sturdy trail shoes. ☀ Enjoy the property Wi-Fi (50 Mbps download, consistent), a shared basketball hoop and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a 360-degree summit viewpoint. This is an 11-acre hilltop homestead in Jamul, about 35–40 minutes from downtown San Diego. ⚠ Important information The swimming pool and the owners’ house on the property are PRIVATE and are NOT included with your stay. NO FIRES anywhere on the property: no campfires, wood fires or propane fire pits. Outdoor cooking only, using the camp stoves/cooktop and equipment we provide. No smoking inside the tents or cabin. Bring your own portable ashtray; never discard cigarettes on the ground and remain extremely fire aware. One well-behaved DOG per booking is welcome for $50 per stay, on-leash and off beds/bedding. Sorry, NO CATS on Hipcamp bookings. Only guests included in the booked guest count may be on the property. Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM. Check-in from 5 PM; checkout by 10 AM, unless you already have a separately agreed exception. This is natural chaparral with uneven trails and wildlife, including rattlesnakes. Supervise children, keep pets close, wear sturdy shoes and leave wildlife alone. Use the trail at your own risk. ⛰ The Jamul landscape Explore real Southern California chaparral: Engelmann and coast live oaks, manzanita, toyon (California holly), white and black sage, laurel sumac, lemonade berry, California buckwheat and Our Lord’s Candle yucca. Enjoy the changing light across the rolling hills and views toward Lawson Peak. ⚠ Wildlife and rural setting Coyotes, mule deer, bobcats, rabbits, quail, roadrunners, hawks, owls, hummingbirds, woodpeckers and lizards share these hills; rattlesnakes and occasional tarantulas are also part of the natural setting. Give wildlife space, watch where you place your hands and feet, and keep pets leashed and children supervised. Coyotes live in the area, so we recommend keeping pets inside at night. This is a rural glamping stay, not an urban hotel.
Short walk to site
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers

Cabin Glamp @ The Jungle w/ Private Hiking Trail!

Booked 1 time
Cabin · Sleeps 3 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
☀ Welcome to our mini “jungle” in east-county Jamul! La Selva means “the jungle” in Spanish. Our 11-acre hilltop homestead offers mountain views, dark skies and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a 360-degree summit viewpoint. About 35–40 minutes from downtown San Diego, with beaches, wineries, farm stands, horseback riding and Jamul Casino within reach. ☀ Mountain View Cabin Enjoy mountain views and sunset from your covered porch. The cabin is 10' x 12' (120 sq ft) and has a full-size bed for two; we provide an air mattress for a third guest. Maximum 3 guests. Inside: mini-split heating and air conditioning, mini fridge and coffee station with electric kettle. Outside: bistro table, two Adirondack chairs, your own private outdoor kitchen (not shared with the tents) with a prep station, double cooktop, pots and pans, salt and pepper, cooking equipment, plates and utensils, running potable water and your own PRIVATE flush toilet. You share access to the enclosed HOT WATER shower shed. ⚠ The cabin is newly built and may retain a slight new-construction smell. The hot tub/jacuzzi is CLOSED and unavailable; it is not part of the stay. ✓ Included with every stay All bedding, linens and bath towels are provided at no extra charge. DAP handles the laundering; there is no linen add-on fee. Please bring food, personal items, a cooler with ice, spare fan batteries and sturdy trail shoes. ☀ Enjoy the property Wi-Fi (50 Mbps download, consistent), a shared basketball hoop and a PRIVATE hiking trail to a 360-degree summit viewpoint. This is an 11-acre hilltop homestead in Jamul, about 35–40 minutes from downtown San Diego. ⚠ Important information The swimming pool and the owners’ house on the property are PRIVATE and are NOT included with your stay. NO FIRES anywhere on the property: no campfires, wood fires or propane fire pits. Outdoor cooking only, using the camp stoves/cooktop and equipment we provide. No smoking inside the tents or cabin. Bring your own portable ashtray; never discard cigarettes on the ground and remain extremely fire aware. One well-behaved DOG per booking is welcome for $50 per stay, on-leash and off beds/bedding. Sorry, NO CATS on Hipcamp bookings. Only guests included in the booked guest count may be on the property. Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM. Check-in from 5 PM; checkout by 10 AM, unless you already have a separately agreed exception. This is natural chaparral with uneven trails and wildlife, including rattlesnakes. Supervise children, keep pets close, wear sturdy shoes and leave wildlife alone. Use the trail at your own risk. ⛰ The Jamul landscape Explore real Southern California chaparral: Engelmann and coast live oaks, manzanita, toyon (California holly), white and black sage, laurel sumac, lemonade berry, California buckwheat and Our Lord’s Candle yucca. Enjoy the changing light across the rolling hills and views toward Lawson Peak. ⚠ Wildlife and rural setting Coyotes, mule deer, bobcats, rabbits, quail, roadrunners, hawks, owls, hummingbirds, woodpeckers and lizards share these hills; rattlesnakes and occasional tarantulas are also part of the natural setting. Give wildlife space, watch where you place your hands and feet, and keep pets leashed and children supervised. Coyotes live in the area, so we recommend keeping pets inside at night. This is a rural glamping stay, not an urban hotel.
Short walk to site
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers

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100% Recommend14 ratings · 11 reviews

Location

Jamul, San Diego County, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Heidi B.

Joined in February 2026

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