Title: Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” Cottage in Julian with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90737000/90736921/5c3ba574.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90737000/90736921/29a1df94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90737000/90736921/2a132f22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90737000/90736921/1b58f219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90737000/90736921/638b8b53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” “Story Book Barn” is a retreat from the bustle of everyday life, where you’ll go to find your own quiet cottage in the mountains. Located on one of the original homesteads in Julian, you’ll experience a combination of old with Ritz quality new nestled among mature oaks and evergreens, the cottage features all the amenities one could imagine for a much needed getaway. The Story Book Barn was indeed the original barn on the property and has been renovated into a full service cottage. And features a California King Bed with twin sofa pullout. Enjoy meals at the kitchen bar which divides the full service kitchen from the bedroom. The beds face a 55′′ flat screen TV with Dish service. Enjoy the full service kitchen with stove, oven, full size refrigerator. We provide coffee, tea, and a coffee maker. We make your meal preparation easy by offering utensils, pots and pans. The private patio from the kitchen offers serenity to enjoy over 5 acres of open views and mountains from the patio. The bathroom offers a full size glass shower and while modest in size offers all the amenities you would need such as toiletries, and high quality towels. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90740000/90736900/90736809/2d8cf5ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Cottage “Wild Rose” Julian - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 77 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=90736809&PinnedHotelID=90736809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27476600/27476551/5e64d1db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Historic Cabin Nestled In The Heart Of Julian Pets ok Quiet and secluded Julian - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews CA $165 CA $280 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=27476551&PinnedHotelID=27476551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83967400/83967320/85489da4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Tiny House Retreat - 4 Minutes from Village Julian - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 27 reviews CA $175 CA $203 total includes taxes & fees Nov 18 - Nov 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=83967320&PinnedHotelID=83967320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27129500/27129422/dc2e73de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Julian, CA Historic Apple & Gold Mine Town A-Frame 1-Bed, Pets Okay Julian - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 408 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=27129422&PinnedHotelID=27129422&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109052500/109052466/8b41d91d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Julian Cafe Couples Cottage - Breakfast Included at The Julian Cafe & Bakery! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.06874,-116.61929&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:urzhEpexfU%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40S%40QBQ%40QBQBQBSBQBQBODQDQBQDODSDOFODQDOFOFQDOHOFOFOFOHMFOHMHOHMFOJKHMHOHKJMJMHKJMJKJKJIJKLMJIJILKJILGJKLGLILILELILGLGLENGLELGLENELCNENELCNCNELANCNALCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDNDLBLDNDLFLDLFNDLFLFLHLDLHLHLFJJLFJHLJJHJJLJJJJHJJJLJJHJJLHLJLHLHLHJHNHLHNHLFNHLFNFNFNFNFNFPFNDNDPFNDNDRDNBPDPDPBNBPBPBRBPBP%40P%40PBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAPAPARAPAPCPARAPCPCPCPCPCPCPEPENCRENEPENGPENEPGNGNGPGLGPGLGNINGLININIJINILILILKLIJKLIJKLKJKJKJKJMHKJKJMHKHMHKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDMBODOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCOEMCOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIKIMIKIMIKKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMIKKMKKIMIMIMKMGOIKIOIOGMIOGOGMGQIMEQGOGOEQEOGQEOEQEOCSEOEQCQCQCQCQCQCQAQCSAQAQAQASAQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-mYyz4g3R9H4KJCoO3vjEIHFybw=) Julian, CA #### What's nearby - Julian Town Hall - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Julian Historical Society - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Julian Pioneer Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Sycuan Casino - 47 min drive - 72.3 km - San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 48 min drive - 62.9 km #### Getting around - San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Julian Beer Co. - ‬2 min drive - ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬2 min drive - ‪Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca - ‬14 min drive - ‪Julian Cafe & Bakery - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Private Cottage “Storybook Barn”? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Cottage “Storybook Barn”? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private Cottage “Storybook Barn” located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Julian Pioneer Museum, Julian Historical Society, and Julian Town Hall. Eagle and High Peak Mines is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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