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Villa Macala

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· Hemet, Riverside, California
20 acres hosted by Nina M.
1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 1 RV site · 3 tent sites
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Family-friendly
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Villa Macala is a 20-acre oasis of detailed landscape, orchards and Southern CA native planting while complimenting the natural rocks and gorgeous views. Enjoy the many hiking trails and rest in the peace, quiet and beauty. Overlooking the Hemet Valley with gorgeous panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains, Villa Macala is reminiscent of an Italian Villa. The property landscape includes Olive Orchards throughout, a growing vineyard, fig trees, pomegranate trees. Villa Macala is 15 minutes from Diamond Valley Lake where you can enjoy a wildflower trail, fishing or mountain bike trails, museum and water park. It is 20-30 minutes to Pachea Trail and Simpson Park where you can enjoy more great hiking and mountain bike trails. It is also a 30-minute drive to Temecula Wine Country. We have 2 outdoor bathrooms, one was most recently added one at our Elderberry Camp Site (site 1), closer to site 4 our Oaks Campsite as well. (Please note our 2nd bathroom is a good walk uphill from the campsites). Our larger bathroom campers can use with a shower and small fridge to store your food. We also have a playground with swing set for kids to enjoy. PLEASE NOTE: Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance. FIRES: No fires are to be lit by the campers without verbal consent from property owner and instruction. SEE property owner/camp host upon arrival about what you may use on the property. He will provide instructions. TASTINGS: Macala Orchards Olive Oil, Various Jellies and Jams Pomegranate Juice all made from what we grow are available for tasting upon request. Please let us know prior to arrival if you are interested in a scheduled tasting during your stay! We can provide a tasting if we have the proper staff during your visit. Our products are available for purchase, with or without a tasting. We recommend you bring cash if you are interested. We also take Venmo!
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Matt D.recommends
November 22, 2024
Site 2 - Olive Orchard
Beautiful ranch camp spot!
We ended up staying at the Elderberry campsite and it was an absolutely beautiful spot nestled among the big boulders of rural Riverside County. The campground is well maintained with a great bathhouse and the hosts are super friendly and helpful. It was also great to see the olive orchards and other agricultural areas. There is a small playground for kids too which was really nice. We were there in November and it was chilly at night and very pleasant during the day. Very few bugs too, and the cute farm kitties were a nice surprise!
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M L.recommends
October 22, 2024
Site 1 - Elderberry Park
Can’t wait to go back!
First time visiting and we are in love! Macala Villa is not your ordinary campground where your tent neighbors are a few feet away from you. If you crave serenity, this is the place to camp. Our host Rich and David made us feel like family. They made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I highly recommend the tour. A lot of thought was put into building up Macala Villa. Every tree planted, every structure built and every path carved was carefully planned (from the heart) to ensure guests will have an enjoyable stay. And the new bathroom/shower built near Campsite 1 is now open and you no longer have to walk up the hill. Our kids are 2.5 and 5 and it was their first time camping. They had a very memorable experience and they are already asking to go back. The online store offered many great olive oils, jams, teas and they were so delicious! We purchased more to bring home. We were also gifted some wine. It was one of the best wine we ever tasted, and it didn’t give me an allergic reaction like some wines do. There are so many exciting developments in Macala Villa and we can’t wait to go back and see how it evolves.
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Kt T.recommends
October 13, 2024
Site 1 - Elderberry Park
Glamping like experience
We had the fortune of having the whole camp ground to ourselves. Very spacious & well equipped. Bathroom & showers are clean and well organized. The location sits among pomegranate & olive orchards with fascinating rock formations. The olive oil & pomegranate juice produce are available for purchase.
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Danni K.recommends
June 16, 2024
Site 1 - Elderberry Park
Beautiful Spot
So far the best Hip Camp. David the manager of the property and Nina the host were wonderful .. the campsite is beautifully maintained. 10/10
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Yang K.recommends
May 28, 2024
Site 1 - Elderberry Park
Villa Macala - can’t wait 2 go back
Our family (and also another family) has a great weekend camping at Villa Macala! Specifically at the Elderberry Park camp site. The camp site was perfect for 2 families, with own faucet and even a drinking fountain from their own spring well. The bathroom was more than you can ask for; clean, flush toilet, and even a hot shower. However, the walk to the bathroom was a bit of a hike… not too convenient if nature calls late at night. But other than that, it was a fantastic site and looking forward to going back! Nina was a great host pre-arrival; and David was a perfect host post-arrival. I would definitely recommend the site for anyone looking to go camping!
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Greg S.recommends
May 13, 2024
Site 1 - Elderberry Park
Great land, quiet, good views, secluded, relaxing.
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Hemet, Riverside, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ɂívil̃uwenetem Meytémak (Cahuilla) and Payómkawichum (Luiseño) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in February 2016
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